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Anastasia Knight

Anastasia Knight

Jun 19, 2026

Anastasia Knight, 59, of Brunswick, passed away on June 19, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.

Raymond Phillip Middleton

Raymond Phillip Middleton

Jun 19, 2026

Raymond Phillip Middleton, 67, of St. Simons Island, passed away on June 19, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Paula Ruiz

Paula Ruiz

Jun 19, 2026

With heavy hearts and treasured memories, we celebrate the life of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Paula Ruiz, who left this world to be with Jesus on June 19, 2026 after a well-lived life.

At the time of her passing, Paula was 88 years old. She was born on a farm on June 18, 1938 in Uvalde, TX to Luis &...

Scott Patrick Igielski

Scott Patrick Igielski

Jun 11, 2026

Scott Patrick Igielski - February 28, 1994 - June 11, 2026

Scott Patrick Igielski, lovingly known as "Scottie," passed away tragically at the age of 32 while on a trip out West.

Scottie was the beloved son of Kevin and Diane Igielski. He had recently relocated with his parents from Illinois to Waverly, Georgia, where they were beginning a new chapter together.

In...

Ronald Edward Flora

Ronald Edward Flora

Jun 11, 2026

Ronald Edward Flora, 83, of St. Simons Island, passed away on June 11, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Dr. Obie Clayton, Jr.

Dr. Obie Clayton, Jr.

Jun 11, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Obie Clayton, Jr. (Dad, Grandad, June, or Doc) who departed this world peacefully at home on June 11, 2026. Born in the warm embrace of Meridian, Mississippi, Obie enriched the lives of countless individuals through his dedication to education, his unyielding kindness, and his vibrant spirit.

The son of...

Myron Lewis Pederson

Myron Lewis Pederson

Jun 9, 2026

Myron Lewis Pederson, 87, of Brunswick, passed away on June 9, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Walter Everett Hunley

Walter Everett Hunley

Jun 9, 2026

Walter Everett Hunley, 86, of Brunswick, passed away on June 9, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Timothy Maurice Cottengim

Timothy Maurice Cottengim

Jun 9, 2026

Timothy Maurice Cottengim, 73, of Waverly, passed away on June 9, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Harna Denham Hill

Harna Denham Hill

Jun 5, 2026

Harna Denham Hill 65 of Brunswick, Georgia passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on June 5, 2026. Harna was born on February 26,1961.

She worked for Sea Island Company for over 20 years. After retiring from Sea Island, Harna worked for FLETC until her retirement in September of 2025. She had part time jobs in addition to her full time job, which...

Kurt Douglas Joseph

Kurt Douglas Joseph

Jun 4, 2026

Kurt Douglas Joseph, 62, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home in Brunswick with his loving family by his side on June 4, 2026. Born on March 27, 1964, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, Kurt lived a life defined by faith, family, perseverance, and a genuine love for people.

Raised in the Pittsburgh area, Kurt developed a passion for fitness and...

Geoffrey Maurice Lowe

Geoffrey Maurice Lowe

Jun 4, 2026

Geoffrey Maurice Lowe, 89, of St. Simons Island, passed away on June 4, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Hilda Adrianna Quintanar

Hilda Adrianna Quintanar

Jun 4, 2026

Hilda Quintanar, beloved mother, grandmother, family matriarch, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, just days before her 82nd birthday. She was born on June 12, 1944, in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

In the early 1970s, Hilda immigrated to the United States in pursuit of greater opportunities for her family. She made her home in...

Frederick Joseph Patch

Frederick Joseph Patch

Jun 3, 2026

Frederick Joseph Patch, 79, of Brunswick, passed away on June 3, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Elijah Demon Antonio Myers

Elijah Demon Antonio Myers

Jun 2, 2026

Elijah Demon Antonio Myers passed away on June 2, 2026, at SGHS, following complications from the long-term health challenges he faced with remarkable courage and strength. He was 25years old and a proud Brunswick High graduate.

Growing up, he loved the family tradition of sharing a mid-week meal and Sunday dinners with his large extended family at his great-grandparents' house. Those...

Joseph John Gaska, Jr.

Joseph John Gaska, Jr.

May 31, 2026

Joseph John Gaska, Jr., 78, of Brunswick passed away May 31, 2026, at UF Health in Jacksonville, FL.

Born on September 13, 1947, to Joseph John and Josephine Urban Gaska, he was the oldest of their children. Raised in the Catholic faith in Utica, New York, he graduated from Notre Dame High School before enrolling at George Washington University. His college...

Garland Emanuel Baisden

Garland Emanuel Baisden

May 31, 2026

Garland Emanuel Baisden, 76, of Shellman Bluff, passed away on May 31, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Dalton Charles Deaver

Dalton Charles Deaver

May 28, 2026

Dalton Charles Deaver, 28 passed unexpectedly May 28, 2026, at 9:49 p.m. The tragic single automobile collision occurred off Williams Road in Statesboro, Georgia under poor weather conditions. He was born November 12, 1997, in Brunswick, Georgia, the son of mother, Leslie Donyale Drawdy of Statesboro, Georgia & father, Terry Lee Logan of Clyde Park, Montana, and biological father Charles...

William Major Wainright, Jr.

William Major Wainright, Jr.

May 23, 2026

William Major Wainright, Jr., 57, of Brunswick, passed away on May 23, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to have assisted with the arrangements.

Benita Louise Darnell

Benita Louise Darnell

May 23, 2026

Benita Louise Darnell, 78, one of four daughters of Bruce Anthony Girten and Mildred Lucia Essman, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Benita and her husband, Brian Scott Darnell, were married for 40 years. Together they made homes in Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, and Illinois, eventually choosing to retire on Saint Simons Island.

Benita built a career in...

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