obituaries

Local Obituaries

William "Bill" Ervin Geiger

William "Bill" Ervin Geiger

Jul 30, 2015

William "Bill" Ervin Geiger, 86, of St. Simons Island, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Imelda; son, Billy; daughter, Emily; sister, Betty Warner; brother, Frank Geiger and sister-in-law Linda; and several nieces and nephews. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is serving the family of William...

Lewis Calvin Hinson

Lewis Calvin Hinson

Jul 27, 2015

Lewis Calvin Hinson, 79, of Brunswick, went to live with his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2015, from Hospice of the Golden Isles. Born on Aug. 9, 1935, he was the third son of Benny and Essie Lee Hinson of Greenville, Ala. After graduating from Greenville (Ala.) High School, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served stateside...

Roger Michael Mogford

Roger Michael Mogford

Jul 17, 2015

Roger M. Mogford, 75, of Oak Grove Island, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Southeast GA Health System of Brunswick. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments.

Helen Clara Mae Smith Millican

Helen Clara Mae Smith Millican

Jul 16, 2015

Helen Clara Mae Smith Millican September 11, 1918-July 16, 2015 Helen Millican, 96, longtime resident of Glynn County, recently of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, passed away on July 16, 2015. She was the daughter of James Harvey Smith and Georgia Mae Murphy Smith, born on September 11, 1918 in Hopewell, Virginia. Helen's father passed away due to complications of influenza...

Weldon Gene Bragg

Weldon Gene Bragg

Jul 14, 2015

Weldon Gene Bragg, 66, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 and is now at peace with his Lord. He was a disabled veteran Marine from the Vietnam War. Weldon was a good, decent Christian man and member of the Church of Christ/Christian Church. He was a wonderful husband and father who loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Weldon...

Craig Lee Jones

Craig Lee Jones

Jul 13, 2015

Craig Lee Jones, 65, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Southeast GA Health System of Brunswick. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park are in charge of arrangments.

Anne L. O'Neal

Anne L. O'Neal

Jul 13, 2015

Anne L. O'Neal, 88, of Darien passed away July 13, 2015 at S.E. GA Health Systems. She lived in Darien for 15 years and attended the Darien Church of God. She was a retired CNA in her own private practice. She is survived by a son, Bob J. (Hilda Jean) Leverette; a daughter, Teresa Morgan; 3 sisters, Laurice Trice, Dorothy...

Dolores "Betty" Blades

Dolores "Betty" Blades

Jul 6, 2015

Dolores "Betty" Mosely Blades was born On December 7, 1929 in Tampa, Florida. She passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Georgia. Mrs. Blades was preceded in death by her father Lewis Mosely; mother, Thelma Mosely; and brother, Lewis Mosely, Jr. She was married to her husband, Frankie Raymond Blades, on April 3, 1953....

Maude Whaley Williamson Garner

Maude Whaley Williamson Garner

Jul 4, 2015

Maude Whaley Williamson Garner, 89, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at the Southeast GA Health Systems of Brunswick. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gould Williamson and the wife of George Garner, Jr. Maude Whaley was a graduate of the Conservatory at Wesleyan University and held a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts. She was a member...

Troy J. Taylor

Troy J. Taylor

Jul 3, 2015

Troy J. Taylor, 53, of Brunswick, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Troy graduated from Glynn Academy and was a member of Pine Haven Baptist Church. He enjoyed his work driving the school bus for Glynn County. Troy also drove the bus for the St. Mark's Towers. He loved meeting people and made new...

Tiffany Cherie Griffis

Tiffany Cherie Griffis

Jun 30, 2015

Tiffany Cherie Griffis, 28, of Brunswick passed away June 30, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and attended Brunswick High School and the Sterling Church of God. She was a loving mother and daughter. She is survived by her daughter, Kylie Blake Griffis; her parents, Wanda and Eddie Griffis, Maternal grandmother Beatrice Rhymes; 4 sisters, Laura Hardy, Jennifer...

Joe Tucker

Joe Tucker

Jun 25, 2015

Joe Tucker, 75, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at GraceMore Nursing and Rehab Center. Joe owned his own business, Diversified Exteriors, in town for many years. He was a true people person, who loved his family and friends. Joe was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He loved the Lord. Joe enjoyed riding bikes and spending time...

Robert Wayne Coleman

Robert Wayne Coleman

Jun 23, 2015

Robert Wayne Coleman Robert Wayne Coleman, 78, of Brunswick passed away Tuesday, on June 23, 2015 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, GA. Mr. Coleman had been an active member of the community of over 50 years. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and all around mechanic. Mr. Coleman was a member of the Blythe Island Baptist Church....

Richard D. Hicks

Richard D. Hicks

Jun 19, 2015

Richard Dewey Hicks, 79, of Brunswick, completed his earthly journey on June 19th surrounded by loving family. Born in Hopewell, New Jersey on May 27th 1936 to Dorothea and Admiral Dewey Hicks, he was one of seven siblings who were raised to cherish family. This love and devotion was evident throughout life and passed down to each of their own...

Peggy A. Seavert

Peggy A. Seavert

Jun 11, 2015

Peggy A. Seavert, 70, of Darien passed away June 11th at the S.E. GA Health Systems.She had been a lifelong resident of Darien and was employed at the McIntosh County Sheriff's Department. She was formerly a waitress at Morrison's Restaurant in the mall. Peggy was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary. Funeral services will be held Monday at...

Beatrice Hope

Beatrice Hope

Jun 10, 2015

Beatrice Hope, 93, of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2015 at the Senior Care Center. Born June 9, 1922 in Albany, Missouri she was the daughter of James Smith and Jessie Miller Smith. Beatrice owned Bea's Blossom Shop on St. Simons Island, she was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and very active in the community. She volunteered...

Linda Louise Whittington

Linda Louise Whittington

Jun 8, 2015

Linda Louise Whittington, 72, of St. Simons Island, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Southeast GA Health System of Brunswick. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dewey Calhoun

Dewey Calhoun

Jun 7, 2015

Dewey Calhoun, 76, of Pittsville, Maryland, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Southeast GA Health Systems of Brunswick. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Betty Moore

Betty Moore

Jun 7, 2015

Betty Moore, 71, of St. Simons Island, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at her residence. Golden Isles Cremtaion Center and Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Ray F. Jones

Ray F. Jones

Jun 2, 2015

Ray F. Jones Ray Fredrick Jones was born June 29, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Although small in stature Ray was a sweet and gentle giant. He expressed the desire to "just slip away" and he did just that, snuggled up to his wife on June 2, 2015, with his three children and their spouses gathered around. There was...

Subscribe & Receive Obituary Alerts

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.