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Martin "Marty" Andrew Evensen, Iii

Martin "Marty" Andrew Evensen, Iii

Jan 13, 2013

Martin (Marty) Andrew Evensen III, 71, a longtime resident of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. Born on September 4, 1941 in Mineola, NY, his parents were Harriet Elizabeth (Buckman) Holmes, of Boynton Beach, Florida and the late Martin Andrew Evensen Jr. Marty was raised in the town of...

Robert "Bob" A. Clark

Robert "Bob" A. Clark

Jan 12, 2013

Robert "Bob" A. Clark, 89, of Brunswick passed on January 12th at the S. E. Ga. Health Systems in Brunswick. He had lived here for 51 years and was retired from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief Petty Officer for 22 years. He was stationed at N.A.S. Glynco at his retirement. Mr. Clark also worked for the U.S. Postal...

Edna Lois Lawrence

Edna Lois Lawrence

Jan 9, 2013

Edna Lois Lawrence, 80, of Brunswick died Wednesday at Magnolia Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a longtime resident of Glynn County and was a homemaker. She was the former owner and operator of MeMa's Playhouse Daycare Center, and was a member of College Place United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cooking, and dearly loved the time...

Fred Leo Grimes

Fred Leo Grimes

Jan 6, 2013

Fred L. Grimes, 86, of Brunswick passed away Sunday at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was a retired electrician, and served in the United States Merchant Marines. Mr. Grimes was the son of the late Eli Grimes and Florence Thornton Grimes. Mr. Grimes is survived by 4 sons, David Grimes, Keith Grimes, Michael Grimes Sanders, and Robert Grimes; 3...

Mertie Mae Odom

Mertie Mae Odom

Jan 4, 2013

Mertie Mae Odom, 85, of Brunswick died Friday at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home on St Simons Island. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 PM from the graveside in Chapel Park Cemetery, BuriaL to follow. Reverend Bert Cramer to officiate. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.brunswickmemorialpark.com Cemetery Details Chapel...

Beby Kate Girtman

Beby Kate Girtman

Dec 30, 2012

Beby Kate Girtman, 88, of Brunswick died Sunday December 30th at Sears Manor. Born in British Guyana South America. Mrs. Girtman had been a long time resident of Brunswick. She had retired from the former Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital. She is survived by 2 daughters; Jeanette F. Rucker of Brunswick, and Patrica Cardenas of Cuba; 2 sisters; Khatige Mohammed of New...

Margie Earline Shelton Anderson

Margie Earline Shelton Anderson

Dec 23, 2012

Margie Earline Shelton Anderson (Marge), a resident of Brunswick, Georgia, departed this life on Sunday, December 23, 2012, and joined her family in heaven. Born on February 27, 1928, Marge was the first of ten children of Clay and Mary Edith Shelton. She left school after the 8th grade to work in a doll factory to help support her family....

Lori Lynn Johns

Lori Lynn Johns

Dec 20, 2012

Lori Lynn Johns, 46, of Brunswick passed away December 20th at the S.E. Georgia Health Systems. She was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was a Homemaker. Lori was a loving mother, and grandmother, and loved making arts and crafts with her grandchildren. She attended the Darien Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Vernon Johns Jr. of...

Dorothy H Collins

Dorothy H Collins

Dec 20, 2012

Dorothy H. Collins, 80, of Brunswick passed at her residence Thursday. She had lived here most of her life and was a retired LPN. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM at the Graveside in Chapel Park Cemetery. Reverend Stanley Luke to officiate. She is survived by 2 daughters, Gloria...

Wilson Hal Knight

Wilson Hal Knight

Dec 20, 2012

Wilson 'Hal' Knight, 83, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 20, 2012, at LRMC due to heart failure. He was born August 11, 1929 in Brunswick, Georgia, was a veteran serving in Korea, a member of the First Baptist Church, the Brunswick Country Club, and retired from Hercules, Inc. with 33 years service as supervisor. For the...

Alowene Paulk Davidson

Alowene Paulk Davidson

Dec 16, 2012

Alowene Paulk Davidson, age 93, passed away quietly on December 16, 2012 and went to be with her Lord. She was a resident of The Cottages at Brushy Creek in Greer, SC. Alowene was born on April 26, 1919 to Micajah and Mary Jane Paulk in Willacoochee, GA. Upon completion of high school, she attended Berry College in Rome, GA...

William M. Strickland

William M. Strickland

Dec 15, 2012

William M. Strickland, 94, died at his daughter's home on Blythe Island on December 15, 2012. A native of Waycross, Mr. Strickland was a longtime resident of Fitzgerald prior to moving to Brunswick about 12 years ago. He was a retired construction superintendent with Mann and Masse Construction Company in Fitzgerald. Funeral Services will be at 11:30 am, Thursday, December,...

Bobbie Knight Bush

Bobbie Knight Bush

Dec 7, 2012

Bobbie Knight Bush, 86, of Brunswick went home to be with her Lord on Friday. She was a lifelong resident of Glynn County and was a graduate of Glynn Academy. She attended Northside Baptist Church and was a member of the Golden Dreamers. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Chapel Park Cemetery. Pastor Craig Hartzog to...

Berta Ruth Walker Purvis

Berta Ruth Walker Purvis

Dec 5, 2012

Berta Ruth Walker Purvis, 86, went to be with our Lord Jesus on December 5, 2012. She was born on January 1, 1926 in Lumber City, Georgia. She resided 21 years in Jesup, Georgia before coming to Brunswick. She was a member of Golden Isles Church of God. Ruth was a devoted wife and mother. She is preceded in death...

Rossie Jones Milans

Rossie Jones Milans

Dec 3, 2012

Rossie Jones Milans Memorial Service for Rossie Jones Milans will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2013 in the chapel of Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home with Rev. Dawn Mayes officiating. Interment of the cremains will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. Thank you, Rossie Jones Milans, for your service to our country through the United States Army. Brunswick Memorial...

Thomas Austell Stafford

Thomas Austell Stafford

Nov 29, 2012

Thomas A. Stafford, 84, of Brunswick died Thursday at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Mr. Stafford moved to Brunswick in 1994 with his wife, Janie, from McIntosh County. He was retired from the United States Air Force and FLETC. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his three cats; Dusty, Rusty and Little Blackie. Visitation...

Janie Colter Myers Stafford

Janie Colter Myers Stafford

Nov 28, 2012

Janie Colter Myers Stafford, 82, of Brunswick, died Wednesday at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Mrs. Stafford moved to Brunswick with her husband, Thomas, in 1994 from McIntosh County. She was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church and D.A.R. Mrs. Stafford served in the United States Air Force. She is survived by her three cats; Dusty, Rusty and Little Blackie....

Jack Elijah Harrell

Jack Elijah Harrell

Nov 25, 2012

Jack E. Harrell, 79, of Brunswick, died on Sunday at his residence. He was born on 10/1/1933 in Lyons, GA to John and Odessa (Underwood) Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Marie Lowe; his brothers, Fred (Henrietta) and Vernon Harrrell, his sisters, Lillian (J. W.) Holton, Earline Harrell and Jacqueline Harrell...

Elzie L Cook Jr.

Elzie L Cook Jr.

Nov 22, 2012

Elzie L. Cook, Jr., 67, of Darien died Thursday at his residence after an extended illness. He moved to Darien in 2005 from Albany. Mr. Cook was a retired truck driver. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Cook is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley Cook of Darien; three daughters, Angela Bible of Darien, Sharon (Christopher)...

Ethel Wilcox Bianchi

Ethel Wilcox Bianchi

Nov 21, 2012

Ethel Wilcox Bianchi, 79, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. She was a life long resident of Brunswick. Ethel's business career in finance and insurance spanned more than 50 years and included Shelander-Berry & Cowden Insurance, the Garlington Group and Coastal Underwriters. She was very well known for her work ethic and loyalty to her...

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