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Edward Michael Berger
Sep 4, 2026
Edward Michael Berger, 82, of Saint Simons Island, passed away on September 4, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
John Thomas Miller, II
Sep 3, 2026
John Thomas Miller, II, 75 of Brunswick, was born September 11, 1950 and passed away on September 3, 2026. Arrangements are pending.
James "Jake" Alexander Cunningham
Sep 2, 2026
James “Jake” Alexander Cunningham died peacefully at home on September 2, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1993, to Sarah Elizabeth Tinsley and Robert Mangrem Cunningham.
James grew up on St. Simons Island, graduated from Glynn Academy, and earned his degree in mechanical engineering technology from Southern Polytechnic Institute at Kennesaw State University. James loved machines and learning how things...
John William Moseley
Sep 2, 2026
John William Moseley, 89, of Brunswick, passed away on September 2, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
Aloma Jean Hannon
Sep 1, 2026
Aloma J. Hannon, 83, of Brunswick, passed away September 1, 2026 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Graveside Services will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Brunswick Memorial Park.
Karl "Bucky" Hunter Thomas
Aug 29, 2026
Karl Hunter “Bucky” Thomas of St Simons Island passed away on August 29, 2026.
Bucky was born in Johnson City, TN, and hailed from Wheelwright, KY. A gifted athlete, he was recruited to Statesboro, GA, to play basketball and continue his education at Georgia Southern University. It was there that he met on a double blind date the love of his...
William "Russ" G. Manning
Aug 28, 2026
William G. “Russ” Manning, 61, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was born in Jesup, Georgia on December 29, 1964, to the late Carl and Lavada Manning.
Russ was a proud 1982 graduate of Brunswick High School. He began his career in law enforcement, serving as a police officer with the City of Brunswick and later with the Glynn...
Gloria Kelly Johnson
Aug 28, 2026
Gloria Kelly Johnson, born July 3, 1941, lived a life centered around the people she loved most. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Gloria had a special way of making those around her feel loved, cared for, and at home.
Family was the heart of Gloria’s life. She loved deeply and gave generously of herself, creating a lifetime...
William Thomas Lockhart, Sr. "Captain Bill"
Aug 27, 2026
William Thomas Lockhart, Sr.
“Captain Bill”
August 22, 1953 – August 27, 2026
William Thomas Lockhart, Sr., affectionately known as “Captain Bill,” passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 73.
Captain Bill was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be remembered for the love he gave his family and the special place he held in the hearts...
William Thomas Lockhart, Sr.
Aug 27, 2026
William Thomas Lockhart, Sr., 73, of Brunswick, passed away on August 27, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
David Hinton
Aug 26, 2026
David Hinton, 68, of Brunswick, passed away on August 26, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist with the arrangements.
Choi Tai Wong
Aug 26, 2026
Choi Tai Wong, 97, of Kingsland, passed away on August 26, 2026. A graveside service will be held at Chapel Park Cemetery on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
David Arthur Kelley
Aug 26, 2026
David Arthur Kelley, 89, of Brunswick, passed away on August 26, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
Louise Flowers
Aug 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Louise Flowers
Sunrise: September 24, 1945, Sunset: August 24, 2026
Louise Flowers, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, peacefully transitioned on August 24, 2026. Her life was defined by devotion, resilience, and a joyful spirt that touched everyone she encountered.
Louise was preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Wynn; her grandson, Felix Walters and her siblings;...
Virginia Schaefer Hanly
Aug 24, 2026
Virginia Schaefer Hanly, 85, of St. Simons Island, passed away on August 24, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
Lawrence Dwayne Dawson
Aug 23, 2026
Lawrence Dwayne Dawson, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Harborview Satilla after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born and raised in Wick (Tyler County), WV, he was the youngest of fourteen children born to George and Stella Lewis Dawson.
A veteran of the United States Army, Lawrence served in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge after 10...
Kathy Lynn McCall
Aug 22, 2026
Kathy Lynn McCall, 62, of Brunswick, passed away on August 22, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.
Ruby Geneva Runnels Knight
Aug 22, 2026
Ruby Geneva Runnels Knight, 91, of Lakeland, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2026. She was born January 9, 1935, to James Curtis (“J.C.”) & Ruby Runnels in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Ruby attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Wilson Harold “Hal” Knight, who was an avid golfer. They met...
Selena Louise "Ma Belle" Summerlin
Aug 21, 2026
Selena Louise Summerlin, age 60, lovingly known to many as “Ma Belle,” passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1966.
Selena was a one-of-a-kind person whose funny, outgoing personality could light up any room. She was truly happy-go-lucky, always ready with a smile, a laugh, or a good story. Selena never met a stranger and...
Ernest Penson Curry
Aug 20, 2026
Ernest Penson Curry, Jr., passed away on August 20, 2026 at the age of 85 in Brunswick, GA. He was born in Wilmington, NC, on May 22, 1941. Ernie spent more than 40 years in residential and commercial construction and real estate development on St. Simons Island, Atlanta, South Carolina, and North Florida.
Ernie was the eldest son of Ernest Curry...
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