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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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