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Steve Warren Girtman

Steve Warren Girtman

Dec 14, 2013

Steve Girtman, 52, passed away December 14, 2013 at his residence in Everett, GA. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

James F. Simpson

James F. Simpson

Dec 8, 2013

James Simpson, 63, died Sunday. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

James Alexander Black Jr.

James Alexander Black Jr.

Dec 6, 2013

James Alexander Black, Jr., 69, passed away December 6, 2013 at his residence in Darien, GA. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Major Herschel D. Harris

Major Herschel D. Harris

Nov 19, 2013

Major Herschel D. (Tex) Harris (USAF Retired) died November 19 at Magnolia Manor on St. Simons. He was born October 22, 1919 in Harrison, Montana. His mother died when he was two and his father sent him to live with his aunt and uncle in Stratford, Texas. They eventually adopted him. He was preceded in death by his biological father...

Rebecca Elaine Greene

Rebecca Elaine Greene

Nov 18, 2013

REBECCA ELAINE GREENE, 22, OF BRUNSWICK WENT TO BE WITH JESUS NOVEMBER 18, 2013 IN ATHENS, GA. SHE WAS HOME SCHOOLED AND COMPLETED HER EDUCATION AT WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AS AN HONOR STUDENT. REBECCA ATTENDED THE COLLEGE OF COASTAL GA., KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA IN ATHENS. SHE WAS EMPLOYED AT GNATS LANDING ON ST. SIMONS...

John Underwood

John Underwood

Nov 15, 2013

John Underwood, age 69 , of St. Simons Island, died Friday November 15, 2013 at Homelife Assisted Living in Brunswick. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Diana Suzette Austin

Diana Suzette Austin

Nov 9, 2013

Diana Suzette Austin, age 53, died on November 9, 2013 on Jekyll Island, Georgia Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Alan Austin

Thomas Alan Austin

Nov 9, 2013

Thomas Alan Austin, age 56, died on November 9, 2013 on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Rose Rupnik

Frances Rose Rupnik

Nov 3, 2013

Frances Rose Rupnik, age 96, died at her residence in Brunswick, GA on Nov. 3, 2013. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Lancelot Robert Dudley Simmons

Lancelot Robert Dudley Simmons

Nov 2, 2013

Lancelot Robert Dudley Simmons, age 91, died at his residence in Kingsland, GA on Nov. 2, 2013. Golden Isles Cremation is in charge of the arrangements.

Jeannette Dill Shoultz

Jeannette Dill Shoultz

Oct 23, 2013

Jeannette Dill Shoultz, 86, of Brunswick passed away Wednesday at Sears Manor. She was born in Atlanta, Ga. September 30, 1927 and moved to Brunswick in 1942. During those years here she worked for Leotis & Co. and Builders Supply Corporation. In 1969 she married Lt. Ken Shoultz and moved to New Orleans. After they were married they served in...

Joann B. Headrick

Joann B. Headrick

Oct 18, 2013

Joann Headrick, 79, of St. Simons Island, passed away Friday at Fairhaven Assisted Living. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of the arrangements.

William Graham Ponder Sr.

William Graham Ponder Sr.

Oct 13, 2013

William Graham Ponder, Sr., 89, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Marsh's Edge. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Jacqueline Marie Clay Manion

Jacqueline Marie Clay Manion

Oct 12, 2013

Jacqueline Marie Clay Manion, 26, of St. Simons Island Ga, went to be with her Heavenly Father Saturday, October 12, 2013 in Augusta, Ga. She was a beautiful, free spirited girl, with a deep love for music, fun, laughter, and good, true friends. Jackie, blessed with many God given attributes which included penmanship champion, artist, musician, lover of animals, and...

John T. Cenicola

John T. Cenicola

Oct 10, 2013

John T. Cenicola, 94, died at Sears Manor on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Goldens Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Janice Marie Reeves

Janice Marie Reeves

Oct 9, 2013

Janice M. Reeves, 59, of Brunswick passed away October 9th at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Golden Isles Baptist Church. Funeral services to be held Friday, at 2 PM in the chapel of the Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home, Interment following in the Brunswick Memorial Park...

John Peter Fox

John Peter Fox

Oct 2, 2013

John Peter Fox, age 75, of St. Simons Island died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Marshes Edge. Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements.

Richard S. "Dick" Seavert

Richard S. "Dick" Seavert

Sep 26, 2013

Richard S. 'Dick' Seavert, 83, of Darien passed away September 26th at his residence. He came to Georgia in 1961 from New York, and was retired from the Brunswick Pulp and Paper Co. He was a member of American Legion Post #137, the V.F.W., and was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He loved gardening and woodworking. He...

Kenneth B Goodbread

Kenneth B Goodbread

Sep 22, 2013

Kenneth B. Goodbread, 78, of Brunswick went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 22nd. He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was retired from the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #177. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Brunswick, served on the Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Team, and served in the Air National...

Paul Davis Smith

Paul Davis Smith

Sep 11, 2013

Paul Davis Smith, 87, passed away on Sept. 11th in Brunswick, Georgia where he had lived since a young boy. He was a loving and proud father to his three children, Cindy, William (Bill) and Paul Jr. He is also survived by his wonderful grandchildren Elizabeth, Justin, Rebecca, Katie and five great grandchildren. He served his country during WWII in...

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