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Joseph Edward O'Connor

Joseph Edward O'Connor

Oct 4, 2026

Joseph “Edward” O’Connor Sr of Brunswick, GA passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on October 4, 2026, at the age of 92.

Born on January 6, 1934, in Sylvania, GA to James Donovan O’Connor Sr. and Edna Claire Enneis. Edward lived a life defined by his faith, service, and abiding love for his family. He served honorably in the United...

Mary Margaret O'Shea

Mary Margaret O'Shea

Sep 28, 2026

Mary Margaret O’Shea of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026. Ms. O’Shea was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 20, 1938. A memorial will be announced at a later date. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home (www. brunswickmemorialpark. com) is honored to be assisting the family.

Barbara Kay Ruffner

Barbara Kay Ruffner

Sep 27, 2026

Barbara Kay Ruffner, 87, of Waverly, passed away on September 27, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Gary Allen Wade

Gary Allen Wade

Sep 27, 2026

Gary A. Wade, age 81, of St. Simons Island, GA, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Gary was born in Akron, Ohio and after graduation from high school, worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C., where he met his wife of 61 years, Ginger. He volunteered to join the Army and served in Vietnam. After discharge from the Army,...

Ethelene Jones

Ethelene Jones

Sep 26, 2026

Ethelene Jones, 69, of Brunswick, passed away on September 26, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Lewis Henry Hall

Lewis Henry Hall

Sep 26, 2026

Lewis Henry Hall was born on April 27, 1938 in Fitzgerald, GA, to Calvin Califf and Ida Marie Hall. Lewis met the love of his life, Linda Davis Hall, in 1965. It was a whirlwind courtship of only 6 months that lasted over 60 years. They had two children, John Califf “K” and Amanda Caryl. After a courageous battle with...

Ann Payne Price

Ann Payne Price

Sep 24, 2026

Ann Payne Price passed away on September 24, 2026, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, at the age of 90.

Ann was Southern, classy, and gracious, and could lift you up with her beautiful smile and the crinkle of her eyes. Born in Rome, Georgia, on June 29, 1936, she was the daughter of Grace Brown Payne and Robert Earl Payne and...

Mary Kevin Bankston

Mary Kevin Bankston

Sep 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Kevin Bankston

 It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Mary Kevin Bankston, who departed this life on September 24, 2026 at the age of 74.

Born on August 1, 1952 in Brunswick, GA. Kevin lived a life marked by caring, compassion, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. She touched countless...

Joseph Delbert Wachlin

Joseph Delbert Wachlin

Sep 23, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Wachlin was born on October 12, 1948, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Margaret McCann Wachlin and Delbert Wachlin. He attended St. Therese School and graduated from Xavier High School in 1967. That same year, he answered his country's call to service, joining the United States Marine Corps. He served from 1967 to 1970, including 13 months in Vietnam.Upon returning...

Gary Stephen Share

Gary Stephen Share

Sep 20, 2026

Gary Stephen Share, 71, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on September 20, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1955, in Far Rockaway, New York, to the late Edith Madeline Thompson and Richard Trent Share.

Gary was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a man whose life was deeply rooted in his faith. He was a truly godly man...

Mildred "Millie" Perry

Mildred "Millie" Perry

Sep 15, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Perry, 98, of St. Simons Island, passed away on September 15, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Jessica Lorraine Therrell

Jessica Lorraine Therrell

Sep 14, 2026

Jessica Lorraine Therrell, 56, of Brunswick, passed away on September 14, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Jack Alfred Bailey

Jack Alfred Bailey

Sep 13, 2026

Jack Alfred Bailey, 81, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, in Brunswick. He was born on December 17, 1944, in Glenwood, Georgia.

Jack was a proud United States Army veteran. He joined the Army on October 13, 1966, and honorably served his country. During his military service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal,...

Briggs William Gilliland

Briggs William Gilliland

Sep 12, 2026

Briggs William Gilliland, 20, of Brunswick, passed away on September 12, 2026.  The family ask to please give them the time and courtesy of dealing with this process.  There is no services at this time, but we will update the website when this changes.  

Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Sylvia Dale Vaughn Rivenbark Moffett

Sylvia Dale Vaughn Rivenbark Moffett

Sep 8, 2026

Sylvia Dale Vaughn Rivenbark Moffett, 85, of Gastonia, NC and formally St. Simons Island, GA, passed away September 8, 2026. She was born February 1, 1941 in Gastonia daughter of Oscar Alvin and Eliza Henry Vaughn. 

Dale was a graduate of Woman’s College, Greensboro, NC and dedicated her entire career to educating and inspiring students as a teacher and Chair of...

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 "Ruthie" Esther Howell

May 8, 1949 – September 5, 2026

Ruth Esther Howell, affectionately known by many nicknames, including “Goofy Ruthie,” passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at the age of 77. To her grandchildren, she was simply Grandmother — although Ashley lovingly called her “Grandmother Lipnicki,” after one of their favorite movies, The War. Whatever name you called her,...

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...

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