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Robert "Bobby" A. Kern

Robert "Bobby" A. Kern

Dec 27, 2014

Robert 'Bobby' A. Kern, 54, of Hortense, passed away Saturday at Hospice Satilla in Waycross. He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was a former shrimper and fisherman. He was a Tugboat operator all over the world. He liked to hunt and fish, and attended Christian Renewal. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Hope Kern of Hortense; his...

Edwin F. Cross

Edwin F. Cross

Dec 23, 2014

Edwin F. Cross left us on Tuesday, December 23rd. He died peacefully at home. He is survived by his wife Tanis Cross; brother, Homer Cross; sisters, Arleen Shuman and Jean Theiss; son, Gary (Na) Cross; granddaughter, Julie (Jason) Echols; 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Cross and a sister, Genevive Verrill. His parents were Arlie...

Christine B. Strickland

Christine B. Strickland

Dec 17, 2014

Christine B. Strickland, 77 of Brunswick passed away Wednesday at S.E. GA Health Systems. She was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was employed at Carl Gregory. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved people and volunteered her services to the community for many years. Christine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and 'Grannie' to...

Anita Dawn Dean

Anita Dawn Dean

Dec 14, 2014

Anita Dawn Dean, 39, died Sunday at St. Joseph Candler in Savannah. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph T. "Buddy" Willis Sr.

Joseph T. "Buddy" Willis Sr.

Dec 14, 2014

Joseph T. "Buddy" Willis, Sr. 90, of Brunswick passed away Sunday December 14th at S.E. GA Health systems. He was a longtime resident of Brunswick and worked with the U.A. Local #177 Plumbers & Steamfitters Union for 44 years. Mr. Willis was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. He is survived by 2 sons, Joseph T. (Karen)...

Carmie Nadine Collins

Carmie Nadine Collins

Dec 13, 2014

Carmie Nadine Collins, 98, of St. Simons Island died Saturday at her residence. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Jack R. Nelson

Jack R. Nelson

Dec 10, 2014

Jack Riley Nelson, 86, passed away December 10, 2014 peacefully at SEGRMC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Pauline B. Nelson. Born in Perry, Georgia on April 13, 1928 he made his way to Brunswick in 1962 to open his first automobile dealership, Atlantic Motors, on Norwich Street. He always attributed his business success to...

Jennifer Dolores Grace

Jennifer Dolores Grace

Dec 8, 2014

Jennifer Dolores Grace (DeDe), 42, of Brunswick, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 8, 2014. She was living at home with her family. The family would like to have a visitation time on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 5 to 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Darien, GA. Thank you for all your love and prayers...

Emma Nell Astin

Emma Nell Astin

Dec 7, 2014

Emma Nell Astin, 83, of Brunswick died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at her residence. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy F. Netherton

Dorothy F. Netherton

Nov 28, 2014

Dorothy F. Netherton, 92 of St. Simons Island, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park are in charge of arrangments.

Donald W. "Don" Lee

Donald W. "Don" Lee

Nov 18, 2014

Donald Wellons (Don) Lee, 86, of Shellman Bluff and formerly of Brunswick, died Tuesday, November 18 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret (Peggy) Lloyd Lee of Shellman Bluff. Other survivors are his sons: Jeffrey Wellons Lee and wife Capricia of Pensacola, Fl., and David Wayne Lee of Columbus, Ohio; his...

Susan Powell

Susan Powell

Nov 6, 2014

Susan Powell, 66, of St. Simons Island, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Hospice of Golden Isles. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Sallie Ickler Oxendine

Sallie Ickler Oxendine

Nov 5, 2014

Sallie Ickler Oxendine, 82, a resident of Brunswick and Pembroke, N.C. passed away November 5th at her residence in Pembroke after an extended illness. She was retired from the Glynn County School System and was a school teacher at Ballard Elementary for most of her teaching career. She was a graduate of the University of N.C. at Pembroke. She is...

Jerry Mack Chambers

Jerry Mack Chambers

Nov 1, 2014

Jerry Mack Chambers, 74, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Jerry was born and raised in Alachua, Florida and graduated from Santa Fe High School. He furthered his education through Cornell College. During his teen years, he began his career bagging groceries at a local grocery store. He continued working his...

Nancy Catherine Davitte

Nancy Catherine Davitte

Oct 27, 2014

Nancy Sullivan Davitte, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Oak Grove Island, October 26, 2014. She was born January 17, 1944 in Tarboro, North Carolina to the late Colonel Leonard Paul Sullivan and Virginia Sullivan. Nancy was a graduate of the Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, GA and recently enjoyed reconnecting with her many friends and classmates from that...

Diane Skarpalezos Bowen

Diane Skarpalezos Bowen

Oct 24, 2014

Diane Skarpalezos Bowen, 71, of Brunswick passed away Friday, October 24th at the Senior Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and graduated from Glynn Academy. She was employed at Pizza Inn for 15 years, Captain Joe's for 15 years, and was of the Baptist faith. Diane lived in High Hill Lakes where she cared and looked after...

Mary Louise Gann

Mary Louise Gann

Oct 16, 2014

Mary Louise Gann, 75, of Alma, passed away October 16th. She was a homemaker. She attended and loved TV church. Graveside services will be held Monday at 11:00 A.M. in Chapel Park Cemetery. Pastor Art Cyphers to officiate. Survivors are 4 sons, Mark Earnest, Guy Watkins, Chester Watkins, and Jeffrey Gann. 3 daughters, Brenda Meeks, Marie Hutchinson, and Jennifer Clifford....

Hansol Franklin Woodard

Hansol Franklin Woodard

Oct 15, 2014

Hansol Franklin Woodard "Frank", 82, of Waynesville, GA passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at his residence. Frank was the owner of Woodard Used Cars. He retired from LCP Chemicals. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanette Lowery Woodard; 2...

Mary J. Coletti

Mary J. Coletti

Oct 14, 2014

Mary J. Coletti, 96, of St. Simons Island, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at her residence. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park will be in charge of arrangments.

Frieda J. Sikes

Frieda J. Sikes

Oct 13, 2014

Frieda J. Sikes, 76, of Merritt Island, FL passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Jekyll Island. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park are in charge of arrangements.

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