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Sara Elizabeth Hodges Walker

Sara Elizabeth Hodges Walker

Sep 8, 2026

Sara Elizabeth Hodges Walker, 78, passed away on September 8, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, following a brief illness.

Born on December 11, 1947, in Brunswick, Georgia, Sara was the daughter of James Manson Hodges and Lois Tucker Hodges. She grew up in Brunswick and attended Glynn Academy before continuing her education at Brunswick Jr. College, followed by Georgia...

Christine Marcel Franzenburg

Christine Marcel Franzenburg

Sep 7, 2026

Christine Marcel Franzenburg, 56, of Brunswick, passed away on  September 7, 2026.  Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Ruth Esther Howell

Ruth Esther Howell

Sep 6, 2026

Ruth Esther Howell, 77, of Brunswick, passed away on September 6, 2026. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A service will follow in the chapel at Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

David Anthony Rivera, II

David Anthony Rivera, II

Sep 5, 2026

David Anthony Rivera, II, 32, of Brunswick, passed away on September 5, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Jack H. Mull, Jr.

Jack H. Mull, Jr.

Sep 4, 2026



Jack H. Mull, Jr. passed away in his sleep, attended by his family at his home on Oak Grove Island, early in the morning on September 4, 2026, the result of recently diagnosed liver cancer. 

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Jack grew up in Rockmart, Georgia. Following the loss of his mother when he was a young child, Jack was raised by...

Edward Michael Berger

Edward Michael Berger

Sep 4, 2026

Edward Michael Berger, 82, of Saint Simons Island, passed away on September 4, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

John Thomas Miller, II

John Thomas Miller, II

Sep 3, 2026

John Thomas Miller, II, 75 of Brunswick, was born September 11, 1950 and passed away on September 3, 2026. Arrangements are pending. 

James "Jake" Alexander Cunningham

James "Jake" Alexander Cunningham

Sep 2, 2026

James “Jake” Alexander Cunningham died peacefully at home on September 2, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1993, to Sarah Elizabeth Tinsley and Robert Mangrem Cunningham.

James grew up on St. Simons Island, graduated from Glynn Academy, and earned his degree in mechanical engineering technology from Southern Polytechnic Institute at Kennesaw State University. James loved machines and learning how things...

John William Moseley

John William Moseley

Sep 2, 2026

John William Moseley, 89, of Brunswick, passed away on September 2, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Aloma Jean Hannon

Aloma Jean Hannon

Sep 1, 2026

Aloma J. Hannon, 83, of Brunswick, passed away September 1, 2026 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Graveside Services will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Brunswick Memorial Park. 

Karl "Bucky" Hunter Thomas

Karl "Bucky" Hunter Thomas

Aug 29, 2026

Karl Hunter “Bucky” Thomas of St Simons Island passed away on August 29, 2026.

Bucky was born in Johnson City, TN, and hailed from Wheelwright, KY. A gifted athlete, he was recruited to Statesboro, GA, to play basketball and continue his education at Georgia Southern University. It was there that he met on a double blind date the love of his...

William "Russ" G. Manning

William "Russ" G. Manning

Aug 28, 2026

William G. “Russ” Manning, 61, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was born in Jesup, Georgia on December 29, 1964, to the late Carl and Lavada Manning.

Russ was a proud 1982 graduate of Brunswick High School. He began his career in law enforcement, serving as a police officer with the City of Brunswick and later with the Glynn...

Gloria Kelly Johnson

Gloria Kelly Johnson

Aug 28, 2026

Gloria Kelly Johnson, born July 3, 1941, lived a life centered around the people she loved most. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Gloria had a special way of making those around her feel loved, cared for, and at home.

Family was the heart of Gloria’s life. She loved deeply and gave generously of herself, creating a lifetime...

William Thomas Lockhart, Sr.

William Thomas Lockhart, Sr.

Aug 27, 2026

William Thomas Lockhart, Sr., 73, of Brunswick, passed away on August 27, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

David Hinton

David Hinton

Aug 26, 2026

David Hinton, 68, of Brunswick, passed away on August 26, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist with the arrangements.

Choi Tai Wong

Choi Tai Wong

Aug 26, 2026

Choi Tai Wong, 97, of Kingsland, passed away on August 26, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Chapel Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

David Arthur Kelley

David Arthur Kelley

Aug 26, 2026

David Arthur Kelley, 89, of Brunswick, passed away on August 26, 2026.  Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Louise Flowers

Louise Flowers

Aug 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Louise Flowers

Sunrise: September 24, 1945, Sunset: August 24, 2026

Louise Flowers, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, peacefully transitioned on August 24, 2026. Her life was defined by devotion, resilience, and a joyful spirt that touched everyone she encountered. 

Louise was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Wynn; her grandson, Felix Walters and her siblings;...

Virginia Schaefer Hanly

Virginia Schaefer Hanly

Aug 24, 2026

Virginia Schaefer Hanly, 85, of St. Simons Island, passed away on August 24, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Lawrence Dwayne Dawson

Lawrence Dwayne Dawson

Aug 23, 2026

Lawrence Dwayne Dawson, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Harborview Satilla after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born and raised in Wick (Tyler County), WV, he was the youngest of fourteen children born to George and Stella Lewis Dawson.

A veteran of the United States Army, Lawrence served in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge after 10...

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