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Luis Alejandro Valera

Luis Alejandro Valera

Nov 27, 2017

Luis Alejandro Valera, 71, of Brunswick passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Truitt Nelson Nobles Jr.

Truitt Nelson Nobles Jr.

Nov 24, 2017

Truitt Nelson Nobles Jr., 70, of Brunswick passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Robert O. Barnes

Robert O. Barnes

Nov 23, 2017

Robert O. Barnes, 87, of St. Simons Island passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Charles William Anderson

Charles William Anderson

Nov 23, 2017

Charles William Anderson, 69, of Townsend passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Mary Alta Mcgee

Mary Alta Mcgee

Nov 23, 2017

Mary Alta McGee, 92, of Brunswick passed away in her home on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Marilyn Finn Rath

Marilyn Finn Rath

Nov 22, 2017

Marilyn Finn Rath, 92, of St. Simons Island died November 22, 2017 at Marshes Edge. Services may be announced by the family at a later date.

Walter Stephen Bladen

Walter Stephen Bladen

Nov 21, 2017

Walter Bladen, 79 of Brunswick passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 with his family at his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucy and H.H. "Bud" Hunter, and John Bladen. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Florence Dozier Bladen; daughters, Shanna Ireland of Brunswick, GA and Susan (Joshua) Hortman of Lizella, GA; grandchildren, Lasairyn and...

Leroy H Nail

Leroy H Nail

Nov 21, 2017

Leroy "Larry" Nail, 65, of Brunswick died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at home with his family. Larry was an employee at Hercules for thirty-two years and PAR for over ten years. A true family man, he taught his family how to hunt, fish, and ride horses. He loved to garden and could fix just about anything. If you knew Larry,...

Charles Hartwell Shivers

Charles Hartwell Shivers

Nov 20, 2017

Charles Hartwell Shivers, 69, of Brunswick passed away at the Southeast Georgia Health System on Monday, November 20, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Thomas Arnold Sanders

Thomas Arnold Sanders

Nov 20, 2017

Tommy A. Sanders, 63, of Brunswick died Monday, November 20, 2017. He graduated from Glynn Academy in 1972. He loved to play rugby. He belonged to Golden Isles Rugby Football Club known as the Hammerheads. Tommy was an avid fisherman all his life. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas "Red" Sanders and his mother, Helen I. Sanders....

Martha Jane Cook

Martha Jane Cook

Nov 20, 2017

Martha Jane Cook, 65, of Brunswick, GA passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, Pat & Dorothy Quinn of Belle, West Virginia. "Marty" is survived by her daughters, Molly Anderson (Shane) and Chelsea Cook, both of Brunswick; grandchildren Jordan Anderson, Skye Cook, Gavin Anderson, & Mac Anderson, all...

Levon Smiley

Levon Smiley

Nov 20, 2017

Levon Smiley, 95, of Brunswick passed away in his home on Monday, November 20, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Maureen Mccarthy- Wagner

Maureen Mccarthy- Wagner

Nov 14, 2017

Maureen McCarthy- Wagner, 63, of St. Simons Island passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Joseph Patrick Patterson

Joseph Patrick Patterson

Nov 13, 2017

Joseph Patrick Patterson, 52, of Brunswick passed away in his home on Monday, November 13, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

Larry Mills Pafford Sr.

Larry Mills Pafford Sr.

Nov 10, 2017

Larry Pafford, Sr., 75 of Brunswick died Friday, November 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Charleston, SC. He graduated from Georgia Southern. After retiring from Strong Company in Arkansas, he returned to Georgia where he was co-owner of L&D / Pafford Framing. He was a member of Norwich Baptist Church. A true man...

Daniel Anthony Demko

Daniel Anthony Demko

Nov 9, 2017

Daniel Anthony Demko, 67, of Senoia, Georgia passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by family at a later date.

James Edward Miller

James Edward Miller

Nov 8, 2017

James "Edward" Miller, 66, of Darien died Wednesday, November 08, 2017. Edward was born in Brunswick to the late James and Etherlene Miller. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Merritt & Son Construction Company after twenty-four years of service. He was preceded in death by his sister, Veriece Thomas....

Jimmy Jones

Jimmy Jones

Nov 8, 2017

Jimmy Jones, 73 of Hortense died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Jimmy's favorite word was "Hallelujah". He was a loving husband, an amazing Daddy, and a brother to all. He was a hero to all. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Marlowe Rose Alcott; a son, Tinkie; two brothers; and one...

James Henry Tucker

James Henry Tucker

Nov 6, 2017

James Henry "Jimmy" Tucker, 71, of Brunswick died Monday, November 6, 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health Systems surrounded by family. He was born in North Carolina to Gaston and Susie Tucker. Jimmy served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of the Anguilla Hunt Club where he spent...

George Robert Chavous

George Robert Chavous

Nov 6, 2017

George R. Chavous, 64, of Brunswick, GA passed away on November 6, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Tonya Loper Chavous. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carolyn and Henry "Chief" Chavous, Jr. George was an avid NASCAR fan and favored driver, Chase Elliott. He also enjoyed working on golf carts. After his father...

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