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Richard Roy Lackemann

Richard Roy Lackemann

Apr 28, 2017

Richard Roy Lackemann, 66, of St. Simons Island died Friday, April 28, 2017 at Hospice of the Golden Isles.

Heradia Ruiz Mestey

Heradia Ruiz Mestey

Apr 28, 2017

Heradia Ruiz Mestey, 82, of Brunswick died Friday, April 28, 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Golden Isle Cremation, Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Benjamin Arthur Durrett

Benjamin Arthur Durrett

Apr 28, 2017

Benjamin Durrett, 60, of Darien died April 28, 2017.

Richard Louis Hall Sr.

Richard Louis Hall Sr.

Apr 26, 2017

Richard Louis Hall, Sr., 67, of Hortense passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. Originally from Macon, he has made southeast Georgia his home for the past thirty-one years. Having served in the United States Navy, he was passionate about supporting our troops. Rick is preceded in death by a son, Richard Louis Hall, Jr....

Margaret Elizabeth Hendley

Margaret Elizabeth Hendley

Apr 26, 2017

Margaret E. Hendley, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Hendley; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her children, Terry Baker (Vic), Mike Hendley (Lynn); four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Martha Hodge; and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will begin at...

Paulette Everett

Paulette Everett

Apr 26, 2017

Paulette Everett, 69, returned to her heavenly home on April 26, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Her devotion to her husband and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Paulette was born to the late Evell and Lonnie Bland, a south Georgia farmer and a homemaker respectively, in...

Sharon Dianne Sloan

Sharon Dianne Sloan

Apr 25, 2017

Sharon Sloan, 67, died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Born and raised in Hazlehurst, GA, Sharon spent most of her adult life in Brunswick. She was a registered nurse and loved caring for her patients. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ervin Kicklighter and Jeannette Carter. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, D.L....

Veronica Frances Smith

Veronica Frances Smith

Apr 25, 2017

Veronica Frances Smith, 49, of Kingsland, GA passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on Tuesday, April 25,2017. Arrangements are being handled by Brunswick Memorial Park and Golden Isles Cremation Center

Roy Albert Miller

Roy Albert Miller

Apr 24, 2017

Roy Miller, 68, of Hortense died Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home. Golden Isle Cremation Center, Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Roy A. Miller

Roy A. Miller

Apr 24, 2017

Roy A. Miller, Jr. 'Junior', 68, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Miller was born and raised in Brunswick. His first love was his family. He also loved fishing, cars, and true southern home cooking. He never met a stranger and loved to make people laugh. He was preceded in death by his...

David Edward Bourgeois

David Edward Bourgeois

Apr 23, 2017

David Bourgeois, 62, of Brunswick died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at South Georgia Health Systems.

George Walker Dodge Sr.

George Walker Dodge Sr.

Apr 23, 2017

George "Skip" Walker Dodge, Jr., 74, passed away quietly in the early morning hours at Hospice of the Golden Isles on April 23, 2017. He was born on March 7, 1943 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to George and Doris Harkey Dodge. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve. He is survived by three daughters; five grandchildren;...

Jean Frances Davis

Jean Frances Davis

Apr 22, 2017

Jean F. Davis, 77, died Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home, Golden Isle Cremation Center is in charge of the arrangements.

Fannie Mae Turner

Fannie Mae Turner

Apr 21, 2017

Fannie Mae Turner, 97, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Gracemore Nursing and Rehabilitation. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2017 at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Graveside Service

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Martha K Presley

Martha K Presley

Apr 20, 2017

Martha Kate Presley, 72, of Saint Simons Island passed away on April 20, 2017 at Hospice of Golden Isles. Kate was a retired CPA with a Masters in Tax from Georgia State University. She was a co-chairman of Frederick Cousins Guild at Christ Church. Kate was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Louise Legg and John Goog Presley. She...

James Farley Marshall Sr.

James Farley Marshall Sr.

Apr 18, 2017

Dr. James F. Marshall, Sr., 78, of Townsend died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home. Born in Birmingham, AL, Dr. Marshall lived in Cochran, GA for thirty years where he worked as a dentist alongside his wife, Mary Marshall. Once he retired, they moved to McIntosh County where they spent the remainder of their lives. Dr. Marshall is preceded...

Jimmie M Wade

Jimmie M Wade

Apr 15, 2017

Jimmie M Wade, 92, of St. Simons Island died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Golden Isles Cremation Brunswick Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.

Edith Oderkirk James

Edith Oderkirk James

Apr 13, 2017

Edith Oderkirk James, 85, of Townsend died April 13, 2017 at her residence.

Donnie Manning

Donnie Manning

Apr 12, 2017

Harry "Donnie" Manning, 62 of Brunswick died of natural causes April 12, 2017 in Minot, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Julia Manning; a brother, Jesse Manning, Jr.; a sister, Julie Patricia Powell; and a brother, Montey Manning. Survivors include his wife, Loral Manning; brother, Ronald "Tony" Manning; a daughter, Shelley Wheeler; a son, Ryan...

Elizabeth Dittbenner

Elizabeth Dittbenner

Apr 11, 2017

Elizabeth Dittbenner, 57, died April 11, 2017 at her residence.

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