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Thomas David Pfaffenbach

Thomas David Pfaffenbach

Sep 8, 2023

After an epic fight against cancer that was inspirational to all who witnessed it, Tom Pfaffenbach finally slipped away peacefully at home on Friday night, September 8. He may have lost that final battle, but he won the war because, as a man of deep, abiding faith, he knew death is not the end of the journey, but just...

Susan Penny Cohen

Susan Penny Cohen

Sep 7, 2023

Susan Penny Cohen, 64, of Townsend, passed away at her home on September 7, 2023. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Susan Gretchen Gibbs

Susan Gretchen Gibbs

Sep 4, 2023

Susan Gretchen Gibbs, 80, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on September 4, 2023. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Shirley Young Cotton

Shirley Young Cotton

Sep 3, 2023

Shirley Young Cotton, 72, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on September 3, 2023. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

William Robert Shadron

William Robert Shadron

Sep 2, 2023

William Robert Shadron passed away on September , 2023, in Brunswick, at the age of 81.  He was born on January 26, 1942, in Waycross.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Beecher Shadron: father, James Earl Shadron, Sr., daughter, Jeannie Shadron; sister, Jerri Jackson; and brother, Don Shadron.

He is survived by...

Jerry Lee Kiff

Jerry Lee Kiff

Aug 30, 2023

Jerry Kiff, 73, of Brunswick passed away on August 30, 2023 with his devoted wife, Julie, by his side. Jerry was born on September 17, 1949 on St. Simons Island and lived his whole life in the Golden Isles. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. Jerry loved nature and had a green thumb like...

William Thomas  Herndon

William Thomas Herndon

Aug 29, 2023

William "Scobbie" Herndon, 85, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on August 29, 2023, in his hometown. Born on March 16, 1938, in Brunswick, Georgia, William was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

William was a man who loved the outdoors and had a passion for fishing. He found solace and joy in spending time in nature,...

George Ellis West Jones

George Ellis West Jones

Aug 29, 2023

George Ellis West Jones, 57, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health

System on August 29, 2023.

George was born on June 20, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia but raised here in Brunswick most of

his life. George was the only boy in a family of 4 sisters, so naturally he quickly became...

Gregory F. Ford

Gregory F. Ford

Aug 28, 2023

Gregory F. Ford, 74, of Brunswick, passed away at Community Hospice at Baptist South Hospital on August 28, 2023. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

David Carlos Davis, Jr.

David Carlos Davis, Jr.

Aug 28, 2023

David C. Davis, Jr., 53, of Brunswick, passed away at his home on August 28, 2023. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Michael Frazier Purnell

Michael Frazier Purnell

Aug 25, 2023

Michael F. Purnell, 81, died on August 25, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick, surrounded by family.

He was born in Washington to the late Irving and Mary Clark Purnell of Occoquan, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Christa Kinack Purnell.

They moved to Brunswick in 1980...

Jerry Robert Winsness

Jerry Robert Winsness

Aug 25, 2023

Jerry Robert Winsness, 82, of St. Simons Island, passed away at the Senior Care Center on August 25, 2023.  A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Simons United Methodist Church.  Flowers can be sent to St. Simons United Methodist Church.   Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting...

Keith Neal Holliday

Keith Neal Holliday

Aug 24, 2023

Keith Neal Holliday, 76, of Brunswick, passed away at his home on August 24, 2023. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Johnny Stanley Hippard, Sr.

Johnny Stanley Hippard, Sr.

Aug 23, 2023

Johnny Stanley Hippard, Sr., 66, of Brunswick, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on August 23, 2023. Golden Isles Cremation Center/Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Gloria Livingston

Gloria Livingston

Aug 18, 2023

Gloria Livingston, 98, of St. Simons Island, passed away at The Cottages at Magnolia Manor on August 18, 2023.  Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Dennis Keim Brumbach

Dennis Keim Brumbach

Aug 18, 2023

Dennis Keim Brumbach, 80, of St. Simons Island, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on August 18, 2023.  Golden Isles Cremation Center/Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Latanya Denise Walker

Latanya Denise Walker

Aug 17, 2023

Latanya Denise Walker, 53, of Brunswick, passed away at Senior Care Center on August 17, 2023. Golden Isles Cremation Center/Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Emily Anne Hutto

Emily Anne Hutto

Aug 16, 2023

Emily Anne Hutto, 74, of Darien, passed away at Magnolia Manor of Midway on August 16, 2023. Golden Isles Cremation Center/Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

David Theron Horton

David Theron Horton

Aug 14, 2023

David Theron Horton, aged 79, of Brunswick, GA peacefully passed away August 14, 2023 at

home with his devoted wife and dog (Zomi) by his side. He was born August 13, 1944 to David

and Glorina Inez Horton.

David is survived by his loving wife Kay, his daughter Jennifer Peyton Horton, step-daughter

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Emily Willis Hines

Emily Willis Hines

Aug 13, 2023

Emily Willis Hines, 70, of St. Simons Island, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on August 13, 2023.  Golden Isles Cremation Center/Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

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