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Delorise Jean Bennett
Oct 29, 2025
Delorise Jean Bennett, 81, of Brunswick, passed away at Gracemore Nursing and Rehab on October 29, 2025, under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles.
Delorise was born on July 7, 1944, in Ocilla, GA, to the late Homer Woodrow and Lila Mae Tucker. She was one of 17 children.
She was a great...
George Marshall Gensmer, Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
George Marshall "Marty" Gensmer, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully Monday, October 27, 2025, under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles.
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, on July 16, 1941, Marty was the only son of George Marshall "Hardy" and Margaret Irene Hicks Gensmer. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served three tours of duty...
Lawrence Albert Hamilton
Oct 22, 2025
Lawrence Albert Hamilton, 57, of St. Simons Island, passed away on October 22, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting with the arrangements.
Genevieve Bartlett Fricks
Oct 20, 2025
Richard Park Fricks, Jr., and Genevieve "Jenny" Bartlett Fricks of Saint Simons Island, GA, died peacefully in their home, March 7th and October 20th, respectively. A marriage between devoted soulmates, their obituary mirrors their lives - unique, creative, and intertwined together forever.
Born in Rising Fawn, GA, to Mr. Richard Park Fricks, Sr. and Belva Chapman Fricks...
Darrel Eugene Butler
Oct 20, 2025
Darrel Eugene Butler, 73, of Brunswick, passed away on October 20, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Ellen M. Robb
Oct 18, 2025
Ellen M. Robb, 73, of St. Simons Island, passed away Oct. 18, 2025.
She was born in Geneva, Illinois, at Fox River Hospital, to Sarah Maxwell and David Allyn Robb Sr. The family relocated to Watkinsville when she was a toddler, where they ran Saralyn Farms, raising horses, cattle and poultry, which instilled in Ellen an undying...
Geneva Corine Susenbach
Oct 18, 2025
Geneva O'Quinn Susenbach, a long-time resident of Glynn County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 64.
Born on August 22, 1961, Geneva was a woman of undeniable spirit, known to all who loved her as resilient and a true fighter. She faced numerous health battles over the years with courage and...
Debra Ann Lozo
Oct 17, 2025
Debra Ann Lozo, 73, of Brunswick, passed away on October 17, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Wayne Joseph Vachon
Oct 16, 2025
Wayne Joseph Vachon, age 66, of White Oak, Georgia, passed away on October 16, 2025, in Brunswick, Georgia.
Wayne was born on February 1, 1959, in Norwich, Connecticut, to Wilfred D. and Noel M. Vachon. At the age of 15, he moved to Brunswick, Georgia, with his mother and stepfather following his stepfather's retirement from the U.S....
Lester Dale Wildt
Oct 13, 2025
Lester Dale Wildt, 80, of Brunswick, passed away on October 13, 2025. A retired Chief Petty Officer from the Navy. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
William Oliver Robinson
Oct 13, 2025
William Oliver Robinson, 65, of Brunswick, passed away on October 13, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Linda Sloan Hodges
Oct 11, 2025
Linda Kay Sloan Hodges, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Born on July 4, 1943, to Bryson Sloan and Ruth Pittman Sloan, Linda lived a life defined by love, family, and a commitment to serving others. She married the love of her life, Coy Hodges, on March 16, 1963, and together they shared...
James Alexander Wilkerson, Jr.
Oct 10, 2025
James Alexander Wilkerson, Jr., 85, of Brunswick, passed away on October 10, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Luis Rafael Maldonado, Jr.
Oct 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Luis Rafael Maldonado, Jr., who departed this life on October 8, 2025, in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia. He was born on March 11, 1965.
Luis was a devoted father, son, brother, and grandfather. He dedicated many years to his profession as a maintenance man, a role...
Richard Glen Pechin
Oct 8, 2025
Richard Glen Pechin, 63, of Brunswick, passed away on October 8, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park is honored to be assisting the family.
Gerald Joel West
Oct 7, 2025
Gerald Joel West, 62, of St. Simons Island, passed away on October 7, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Kay Leonida Spicer
Oct 5, 2025
Kay Leonide Spicer, 87, of St. Simons Island, passed away on October 5, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park is honored to be assisting the family.
Shane Douglas Anderson
Oct 5, 2025
Shane Douglas Anderson, 53, of Brunswick, passed away on October 5, 2025. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Joanne C. Freeman
Oct 3, 2025
God says, "I go to prepare a place for you and if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also" John 14 2-3. That is what happened to JoAnne C. Freeman on October 3rd.
2025. God is always true...
James F. "Jim" Stafford, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
James F. "Jim" Stafford Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Born in Savannah, GA, Jim was one of three children to his beloved parents, Kathleen M. Stafford and James F. Stafford Sr. He often said he was "born with a shamrock in his cradle," and was forever proud of his Irish heritage.
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