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Betty Louise Goss
Aug 12, 2014
BETTY LOUISE GOSS, née Irwin, passed away on August 12, 2014. She was 89. A native of Atlanta, Betty married her high school sweetheart, Roy Goss, in 1946, and the couple moved to Saint Simons Island, a place they both loved. There Betty taught Sunday School at the First Baptist Church and raised their two daughters doing all the things...
Herbert Edward Sills
Aug 4, 2014
Herbert E. Sills, 59, of Brunswick passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Yoko T. Holmes
Jul 31, 2014
Yoko T. Holmes, 83, of Brunswick, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 of natural causes. She was currently residing at Marsh's Edge where she has lived the past five years. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland Holmes (deceased 07/21/2004), also of Brunswick. She is survived by her sister, Michiko Tezuka of Tokyo, Japan. She was a member of...
Colene J. Eberly
Jul 29, 2014
Colene J. Eberly, 80, born August 22, 1933, left us on July 29, 2014. She is preceded in death by a son, James Claude Eberly and a daughter-in-law, Denise K. Eberly. She leaves behind a husband, Donald Whitfield Eberly Sr.; a son, Donald Whitfield Eberly Jr.; grandsons, John Paul Eberly and wife Joanna, Eric James Maynard; and great grandson, Parker...
Roy Harrison Rosenbalm
Jul 27, 2014
Roy Harrison Rosenbalm, 87, of Brunswick, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2014. He was born and raised in Bristol, Virginia. He moved to Brunswick, Georgia over 40 years ago. Roy was a Master Plumber and Owner of Roy's Plumbing in Brunswick, Georgia for over 30 years. He served in the United States Navy,...
Donald Lee Roark
Jul 21, 2014
Donald Lee Roark, 45, of Ventura, CA, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Southeast GA Health System of Brunswick. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
Henry B. Brooks
Jul 16, 2014
Henry B. (Hank) Brooks of Brunswick went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, under the loving care of Hospice of the Golden Isles. He was born on Dec 9, 1930, in Kino, Virginia to the late Lewis and Netta Brooks and was preceded in death by a sister Inell Becker and two brothers, Floyd Brooks and...
Vernell Lavern Grovner
Jul 13, 2014
Vernell Grovner was granted her angel wings on July 13, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Vernell had touched in some way throughout her very memorable life. She was born April 21, 1942, in Sapelo, Georgia to James and Rosa Mills. Her father preceded her in death during her childhood, and her mother died...
John Richard Hamilton
Jul 11, 2014
John Hamilton, 72, of St. Simons Island, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Brunswick Memorial Park and Golden Isles Cremation Center are in charge of arrangrements.
Ronald Roy Anderson Jr.
Jul 9, 2014
Ronald Anderson, 52, passed away at the Southeast GA Health System of Brunswick. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Jo Wallace
Jul 5, 2014
Barbara Wallace, 76, of Ludowici passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Coastal Manor Nursing Home in Ludowici, GA.
Glenn Hayes Holmes Sr.
Jun 29, 2014
Glenn Hayes Holmes, Sr., 58, of Rock Hill, S.C. died Sunday on Jekyll Island.
Judi Ann Anderson
Jun 25, 2014
Judi Anderson, 59, a resident of Oak Grove Island, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at her residence. Judi earned an Associate's Degree from Southern Adventist University and a Bachelor's Degree from Mercer University. For most of her career, she was a legal secretary and office manager for her husband's law firm in Atlanta. After retiring to Brunswick, she learned...
John "Johnny" Louis Skarpalezos Jr.
Jun 19, 2014
John "Johnny" Skarpalezos, 73, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014 at his residence. He was of Baptist Faith. Johnny loved Elvis Presley. He was an avid sports fan, especially baseball and the Atlanta Braves. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Erlinda; two sisters, Diane S. Bowen and Rita S. Finn;...
Earl Monroe Odom
Jun 18, 2014
Earl Monroe Odom peacefully went to be with his Lord June 18, 2014 at Southeast Health System, with family and friends gathered near. He was born in Opp, Alabama on August 6, 1950 to Rev. Houston and Mary Clyde Odom. His family moved to Columbus, GA in 1951 to follow the calling of ministry on his father's life. Relocating to...
Patricia Ann Byerly
Jun 16, 2014
Patricia Ann Byerly, 82, of Woodbine died June 16, 2014 at her residence.
Micahel Jacobs
Jun 15, 2014
Michael Jacobs, 36, of Kingsland, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
John Norman Oglesby Jr.
Jun 15, 2014
John Norman Oglesby, Jr., 47, of Brunswick, passed away June 16th at his residence. He was a long time resident of Brunswick and was a graduate of Randall Christian Academy in Memphis, TN. He was formerly employed as a transporter with S.E. GA Health Systems, Brunswick Campus. He is survived by his parents, John and Jan Oglesby of Memphis, TN;...
Bobby Preston Wilborn
Jun 13, 2014
Bobby Preston Wilborn, 72, of Brunswick, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 at Sears Manor. Golden Isles Cremation Center and Brunswick Memorial Park are in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Theresa Maxey
Jun 13, 2014
Virginia Maxey of Brunswick, 91, passed on to a new life on Friday, June 13, 2014. Mrs. Maxey worked at US Steel in her hometown of Gary, IN. During World War II, her husband, Wyatt, served our country. Wyatt and Virginia were married for over 72 years. Together they raised 4 children, Frances Hodge (deceased), Barbara Wright of Jacksonville, FL,...
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