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James F Willis
Jan 29, 2008
James F. "Bobie" Willis, 79, Townsend, died Tuesday at Hospice of the Golden Isles. He had lived there since 1972 coming from Brunswick..He was a lifelong mechanic and was a cowboy. He was an honorary member of the Diamond Bar D Saddle Club, and the Bill Smith Hunting Club. He was an active member of New Living Waters Church of...
James E Sutton, Jr.
Jan 27, 2008
James Edward Sutton, Jr, 70, of Saint Simons Island passed away Sunday at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Macon, Ga., he lived on St. Simons Isl. For 48 years and was an Architect designing many homes on Sea Island, St. Simons Isl and Savannah. He attended Southern Tech and the Ga. Institute of Technology and was a...
Kathryn B Yarger
Jan 24, 2008
Kathryn Yarger, 61, of Brunswick, died Thursday at the local hospital. Born in Freemont, Mich, she moved to Brunswick in 2006 from Marietta, Ga. She was employed with IBM for 20 years, and attended Saint Marks Episcopal Church. She was an avid quilter, and attended Western Michigan University. Survivors include her husband, William Roy Yarger of Brunswick; a daughter, Roi-Lyn...
Margaret L Young
Jan 20, 2008
Margaret "Linda" Young, 65, a resident of Brunswick, died Sunday. A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Family Life Church, with a graveside memorial service following at 3:30 PM at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery.
Elford D Breland
Jan 19, 2008
Elford Dean Breland, 91, fondly known as Big Ed of Blythe Island, died Saturday at his residence. He was a native of Walterborough, S.C. and had lived on Blythe Island since 1982. He was retired from Southern Bell after 42 years of service and moved here from Cartersville, Ga after his retirement. He had a passion for fishing, and never...
William E Dettmer
Jan 15, 2008
William E. Dettmer, 87, died January 15, 2008 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. He was a resident of Crescent, Georgia. Born in Tonawanda, NY on June 2, 1920, Bill graduated from Tonawanda High School Class of 1939. He attended the University of Kentucky at Louisville. As a young man, Bill was active in Boy Scouts of...
Joel W Green
Jan 14, 2008
Joel William Green, 80, Brunswick, died Monday at S.E. Ga. Health Systems. He was born in Brunswick, and lived in Fernandina Beach Fla over 40 years. He was employed with ITT Rayonier in Fernandina for 45 years, and was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Survivors are 4 brothers, Noel 'Bo' Green...
Jim S Watson
Jan 8, 2008
James S. 'Jim' Watson, 66, of Brunswick, died Tuesday at his residence. He moved here in 1972, being a native of New Ulm, Minnesota. He was a tool and die maker and was active in real estate, working with Century 21. He was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church, and was an avid golfer. Surviving are his wife, Marie...
John A Wildes
Dec 25, 2007
John A Wildes, 79, of Jesup died 12-25-07 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He lived in Brunswick 15 years coming from Waycross. He was a District Manager for Security Life Ins. Co. for 10 years, a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include 2 sons, Dwight Wildes (Wife Barbara) of Waycross, and Tommy Wildes...
Fred M Boswell
Dec 22, 2007
Fred M. Boswell, 104, of Brunswick, died Saturday 12-22-07 at his home. A graveside service will be held Thursday 12-27-07 at 1:00 P.M. at the Garden of Memories Chapel Mausoleum at the Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. Entombment to follow in the Brunswick Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mr. Boswell moved here in 1970 from Birmingham, Ala, and was a retired engineer after...
Sandra S Massie
Dec 19, 2007
Sandra S. Massie, 65, Brunswick, died 12-19-07 at her residence. She had lived here for 30 years coming from Ohio. She was retired from S.E.GA. Health Systems and in the past a member of the Glynn County Antique Auto Club. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home and Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of local arrangements. Please visit the online...
Kristopher A Teague
Dec 19, 2007
Infant Kristopher Allyn Teague had a graveside service 3:30 PM Wednesday 1-2-08 in Babyland at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home with Rev. Wright Culpepper officiating.
Harold B Jackson
Dec 17, 2007
Harold B. Jackson of Brunswick departed this life on December 17, 2007 at an age of 88 years. He was born November 8, 1919 in Hyde Park, Mass. He was a decorated Lt. Commander in the United States Navy, serving during World War II as a Naval Aviator. He retired from the Navy after 23 years of service. Being an...
Jean K Grace
Dec 16, 2007
Mrs. Jean Krauss Grace, 87, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Gracemore Nursing Home. Mrs. Grace was born in Brunswick, GA on February 29, 1920 to Daniel Alexander Krauss and Eunice Seabrook Krauss. She graduated from Glynn Academy and the University of Georgia. She worked at the Brunswick Shipyard as a welder checker during World...
Richard "Richie" L Hall, Jr.
Dec 15, 2007
Richard Louis Hall Jr. 'Richie', 37, of Brunswick, died Dec 15, 2007 at his residence. He came here 1986 from Macon, GA. He was employed as a driver for East Coast Concrete. Richie was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He was a member of Wesley Lake Hunting Club. He was a large Florida Gator fan and enjoyed NASCAR. Richie...
Geneva L Spikes
Dec 2, 2007
Geneva L. Spikes, 80, Brunswick, died Sunday at Hospice of the Golden Isles. She moved here in 2003 coming from Fort Lauderdale, Fl, and was a retired hairdresser and caregiver. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home and Golden Isles Cremation Center is in charge of the arrangements.
Jon H Whirlow
Dec 1, 2007
Jon Hammond Whirlow, 82, Brunswick, died Dec.01 at his residence. He had lived here and on St. Simons Island for 30 years coming from Atlanta. He was a retired Interior Decorator, and was a Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers, please send your donations to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Pkwy, Brunswick GA 31525....
John P Johnson
Nov 29, 2007
John Paul Johnson, 62, of Brunswick, died Nov. 29th. He had lived in this area most of his life and was a self employed appliance repairman. Local arrangements were handled by Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.
Mary J Kellar
Nov 24, 2007
Mary Jo Kellar, 58, Brunswick, died Saturday at her residence. She had lived here since 1972 coming from Virginia. She had worked in local airports for several years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery, Rev. Woodie Choate to officiate. Visitation will be Monday night 6...
Eula L Rowland
Oct 21, 2007
Eula Lee Bennett Rowland, 87, of Brunswick died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Sears Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. The Tattnall County native had been a resident of Brunswick for most of her life. This loving mother and grandmother's passion was her family and church. One of her greatest joys was in caring for other people. She...
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