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Scott LaRue Tarplee, Jr.

Scott LaRue Tarplee, Jr.

Feb 20, 2026

Dr. Scott LaRue Tarplee, Jr., 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Brunswick, GA. Born in Atlanta, GA, on Oct. 5, 1946, he was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Scott L. and Mimi O’Beirne Tarplee.

Scott LaRue Tarplee, Jr., was a wonderful human, a bright light in a...

Delbert Earle Hayes

Delbert Earle Hayes

Feb 17, 2026

Delbert Earle Hayes, 75, of Saint Mary's, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Edward W. Floyd

Edward W. Floyd

Feb 17, 2026

Edward W. Floyd, 79, of Brunswick, passed away on February 17, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Tina Cheyenne Taylor

Tina Cheyenne Taylor

Feb 15, 2026

Tina Cheyenne Taylor, 57, of Brunswick, passed away on February 15, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Teresia Diane Shuman

Teresia Diane Shuman

Feb 13, 2026

Teresia Diane Shuman, 69, of Waynesville, passed away on February 13, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Cynthia Ann Johnson

Cynthia Ann Johnson

Feb 11, 2026

Cynthia Ann Johnson, passed away unexpectedly at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, on February 11, 2026.

Born in Brunswick Georgia on May 18, 1971, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of Calvin Lanier Johnson and Judy Kennedy Johnson. A lifelong resident of the community she cherished, Cynthia graduated from Brunswick High School in 1989. She continued her education at Georgia Southern...

Gerald Wayne Herndon

Gerald Wayne Herndon

Feb 9, 2026

Gerald Wayne Herndon Sr., lovingly known as “Runaround” of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 75.

Wayne was preceded in death by his father, George Dobby Herndon of Surrency, Georgia, and his mother, Carrie Mae Herndon of Waverly, Georgia. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Gene Herndon, Emory Herndon, Mark Herndon, and...

Kimberly Phyllis Poindexter

Kimberly Phyllis Poindexter

Feb 9, 2026

Kimberly Phyllis Poindexter, 56, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026.

She was a woman whose life was defined by the family she built and the many hearts she gathered along the way.

Family and Legacy

Kimberly’s greatest joy was found in her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by those who will carry her memory...

Ronnie Gene Griffin

Ronnie Gene Griffin

Feb 9, 2026

Ronnie Gene Griffin, 69, of Hortense passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 9, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick.

Ronnie was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 10, 1956, to William and Evelyn Griffin. He joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War era at the age of nineteen and proudly served his country for eleven years, completing his military...

Anne Camilla (Cappelmann) Donaldson

Anne Camilla (Cappelmann) Donaldson

Feb 7, 2026

Anne Cappelmann Donaldson of Jesup died Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Marshes Edge on St. Simons Island, Georgia, following an extended illness and under the care of Heartland Hospice.  

Anne was born in Columbia, South Carolina, to Sara and George Scherer Cappelmann, Sr. She graduated from Jesup High School in 1951, then earned three degrees from the University of Georgia: BFA...

Wesley Michael Kayyali

Wesley Michael Kayyali

Feb 3, 2026

Wesley Michael Kayyali of St. Simons Island Georgia, passed away February 3, 2026 after a brief illness in Brunswick, GA.

Wesley, or Wes as he was known to us all, was born January 12, 1985, in Fernandina Beach, FL. He and his mom, Carol, later moved to Atlanta, GA. where, as a young man, Wes played AAU basketball, entertaining his family...

Teresa Jane Ross

Teresa Jane Ross

Feb 2, 2026

Teresa Jane Ross, 61, of Brunswick, passed away on February 2, 2026.  Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

William "Bill" Lampkin

William "Bill" Lampkin

Feb 1, 2026

William “Bill” Lampkin was born on December 4, 1939, in McRae, Georgia, to John “Jake” and Rosa (Greer) Lampkin. Early in life, the family relocated to Brunswick, Georgia, where Bill’s deep roots and lifelong connections began to take shape.

Bill graduated from Risley High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Tennessee State University. During...

Robert Pierson Meier

Robert Pierson Meier

Jan 30, 2026

Robert Pierson Meier, also known as Bob, Bobby, Bobber, Grandbob, and the Soul Arborist, died peacefully January 30th, 2026. He was born on January 20th, 1966, in Irvington, New Jersey, to the late Robert Meier and Janet Shock.

Bob was a man of many talents. Those being a grief counselor, a writer, a poet, the Soul Arborist, and most importantly a...

Patricia Ann Lane

Patricia Ann Lane

Jan 27, 2026

Patricia Ann Lane, 70, of Brunswick, passed away on January 27, 2026. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Albin "Benny" B. Wanzo

Albin "Benny" B. Wanzo

Jan 27, 2026

Albin B. Wanzo, known affectionately as "Benny," passed away on January 27, 2026, in Brunswick, Georgia, at the age of 80.

Benny was born on May 17, 1945, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to Albin and Charlotte Wanzo. A proud patriot, he served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, including service in Vietnam, a...

Deborah Lee Knecht

Deborah Lee Knecht

Jan 25, 2026

Deborah Ruth Knecht, age 69, passed away at home in Brunswick, Georgia, on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Deb was born on March 17, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to Junior Lee Tayse and Mary Arlene Tayse, both of whom preceded her in death. She grew up in Detroit and moved to Portage, Michigan, in 1978, where she built...

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