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Edna M. Parks

Edna M. Parks

Feb 6, 2014

Edna M. Parks, 91, of Brunswick, passed away February 6, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Vernon Scott Kersey

Vernon Scott Kersey

Feb 6, 2014

Vernon Scott Kersey, 49, of Lizella, died Thursday at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick Campus.

Henry Clarence Lewis

Henry Clarence Lewis

Feb 2, 2014

Henry Clarence Lewis, 66, of St. Simons Island died February 2, 2014 at Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus.

Mary Ellen Blanken

Mary Ellen Blanken

Jan 31, 2014

Mary Ellen Blanken, 70, of Brunswick died January 31, 2014 at Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus.

Betty Jean Asbell

Betty Jean Asbell

Jan 31, 2014

Betty Jean 'B.J.' Asbell, 67, of Blythe Island passed away Friday at her residence. She was a longtime resident of Blythe Island and graduated from Glynn Academy. She attended the University of Georgia, and was an artist. She is survived by her mother, Mary Asbell of Blythe Island; 2 sisters, Mary Ann Asbell of Bonita Springs, Fl., and Peggy (Mike)...

Melba George

Melba George

Jan 30, 2014

Melba George, 71, of Brunswick died January 30, 2014. Services will be private.

Wemyss B. Scott Jr.

Wemyss B. Scott Jr.

Jan 27, 2014

Wemyss B. Scott Jr., 86, of Jekyll Island, passed away January 27, 2014 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Kathlean Anne Young

Kathlean Anne Young

Jan 25, 2014

Kathlean Anne Young, 58, of Brunswick, passed away January 25, 2014 at the hospital. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Lucien P. A. Debacker

Lucien P. A. Debacker

Jan 24, 2014

Lucien DeBacker, 82, passed away January 24, 2014 at the Southeast GA Heath Systems-Bwk Campus. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Rev. Geoffrey "Jeff" Anthony Critchley

Rev. Geoffrey "Jeff" Anthony Critchley

Jan 22, 2014

Rev. Geoffrey 'Jeff' A. Critchley, 69, of Brunswick, was surrounded by his family when he went to be with his Lord and Liz, January 22nd at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a longtime resident of Brunswick and a Graduate of Glynn Academy in 1962. He married the late Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Wiggs Critchley, they were married for 47...

Mary Louise Manning

Mary Louise Manning

Jan 16, 2014

Mary Louise Manning, 57, of Brunswick, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Southeast GA Health Systems-Brunswick Campus. Memorial Services will be held 5:30 PM Sunday, January 19, 2014 at in the Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends at 5:00 PM and following the service. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home will be serving the family of...

Juanita H. Bargainnier

Juanita H. Bargainnier

Jan 11, 2014

Juanita H. Bargainnier, 87, resident of Brunswick passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at her residence. Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in the chapel of Brunswick Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Thompson officiating and burial will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. While...

Onice L. Peden

Onice L. Peden

Jan 7, 2014

Ms. Onice L. Peden, 90, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Hopsice of the Golden Isles. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dewey A. Darby

Dewey A. Darby

Jan 7, 2014

Dewey A. Darby, 78, passed away January 7th at S.E.GA Health Systems. A native of Newberry S.C., he joined the United States Marine Corps in August of 1953. During his career, he served as an air traffic controller at many duty stations around the world including Vietnam. In 1973, Dewey retired from the Marines as a Gunnery Sergeant at NAS...

Clarence Marvin Foster Jr

Clarence Marvin Foster Jr

Jan 5, 2014

Clarence Marvin Foster, 69 of Brunswick passed away January 5th. He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and a member of College Place United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army and had the highest honor rifle marksmanship in his platoon. He was also in the Honor Guard at Washington DC at President Kennedy's grave in 1963....

Jeanette A. Searcy

Jeanette A. Searcy

Jan 5, 2014

Jeanette A. Searcy, 82, of Brunswick died Sunday at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Mrs. Searcy was a longtime resident of Brunswick. She graduated from Glynn Academy in 1949. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Searcy worked at Belk's, and upon her retirement from Belk's she worked at Sea Island Company. Graveside Services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m....

Alexis Marie Rice

Alexis Marie Rice

Dec 29, 2013

Infant Alexis Marie Rice passed away December 29, 2013. Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chapel Park Cemetery. Rev. Dan Harris will officiate. Cemetery Details Chapel Park 1180 Cate Road Brunswick, GA 31525

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Earline Barker Smith

Earline Barker Smith

Dec 29, 2013

Earline Barker Smith passed on December 29, 2013 at 5:30 a.m. at the Senior Care Center. Annie Earline Barker Smith was born November 9, 1921, in rural Turner County, Georgia, to W.B. Barker, Sr. and his wife Annie. Earline was the third of four daughters and one son born to the Barkers. Always involved in the church, she and her...

Mona Crews Guest

Mona Crews Guest

Dec 23, 2013

Mona Crews Guest, 75, of Blackshear, died Monday evening at her residence. Mrs. Guest worked for the Brunswick News for 2 years as a carrier. She loved to ride horses with her husband, Harold. They were members of the Diamond Bar D Saddle Club, and had many friends there. Her favorite time of year was Christmas. Mrs. Guest loved her...

Vanita Christine Brizendine

Vanita Christine Brizendine

Dec 17, 2013

Vanita 'Christine' Brizendine, 82, of St. Simons Island passed away December 17th at Hospice of the Golden Isles. She moved here in 1983 from Jonesboro, Ga., and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Brunswick. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor James McIlrath officiating. Burial will...

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