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Renedell Paulson Nelson

Renedell Paulson Nelson

May 15, 2021

Renedell Paulson Nelson "Reno" passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2021, surrounded by her adoring family. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 22, 1929, she married her late husband Raymond on June 19, 1948, and lived a blissful sixty-three years of marriage. They raised their four children in Paramus, New Jersey and retired to Saint Simons Island, Georgia....

Edward Ray Morgan Jr.

Edward Ray Morgan Jr.

May 15, 2021

Edward Morgan, Jr., 63 passed away Saturday at Shand's Hospital. Eddy was an outgoing person who would do anything for anyone. He loved being outdoors, riding his Harley. He will be sorely missed. Survivors include his wife, Nicole; sons, Justin and Joshua; sister-in-law, Susan; ex-wife, Karen; brother, James (Brenda); several nieces and nephews; and many friends. In lieu of flowers,...

Charles Phillip "Phil" Harding Sr.

Charles Phillip "Phil" Harding Sr.

May 14, 2021

Charles Phillip "Phil" Harding, Sr., 79, of Brunswick, passed away May 14, 2021 at Magnolia Manor. Phil was born on December 11, 1941 to the late Ray and Grathel Harding. He was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and a member of Northside Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was co-owner and operator of R & H Heating...

Thomas Clifford Lee Iii

Thomas Clifford Lee Iii

May 14, 2021

Mr. Thomas Clifford Lee, III, 36, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 14, 2021, at home. A native of Brunswick, he was a graduate of Glynn Academy and Coastal Georgia Community College. He was an HVAC technician with Buchan Heating and Air. Thomas loved his children and Georgia Football. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and making people laugh. He was preceded...

Sandra Mae Grimes

Sandra Mae Grimes

May 12, 2021

Sandra M Grimes, 75, of Brunswick, passed away at Senior Care on May 12, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Charles L Lynn Sr.

Charles L Lynn Sr.

May 11, 2021

Charles Lewis Lynn Sr, 78, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his home in Brunswick, Georgia. Born on May 26, 1942, to the late Eddie and Mandy Lee Lynn in Lyons, Georgia, he married Agnes (Betty) Elizabeth Gill on June 9, 1963, in Brunswick. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Mandy Lynn; brothers, Eddie (Donna)...

Richard Brook Breland

Richard Brook Breland

May 10, 2021

Richard Brook Breland, 74, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on May 10, 2021. A graveside service will be Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM in Brunswick Memorial Park with military honors. Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the services. Events Details are pending.

Aurelia Laverne Hawkins

Aurelia Laverne Hawkins

May 8, 2021

Aurelia Laverne Hawkins, 87, of Kingsland, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on May 8, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Mark Louis Bates

Mark Louis Bates

May 8, 2021

Mark Louis Bates, 66, of Brunswick, passed away at Harborview Nursing Home in Jesup on  May 8, 2021. His wife, Gail Dewolf, may announce arrangements at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Dorothy Mae Harper Faulk

Dorothy Mae Harper Faulk

May 8, 2021

Dorothy Mae Harper Faulk, 96, was welcomed with open arms at Heavens Gate's Saturday, May 8, 2021 after a short illness at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Dot was born May 21, 1924 in Racepond Ga to Joseph and Annie Harper. After graduating from Waycona High in Waycross she enrolled in business school and started her career as a bookkeeper...

Shannon Valynn Taft

Shannon Valynn Taft

May 4, 2021

Shannon Valynn (Jewell) Taft departed this life surrounded by her loving family, at her home on St. Simons Island, Georgia, on May 4, 2021. Shannon was born in Ocilla, Georgia, on October 28, 1958, as the first daughter of William Harvey Jewell, Sr. and Doris Irene (Davis) Jewell. Since she came into this world with three older brothers, her mother...

Mary Ann Horn

Mary Ann Horn

May 3, 2021

Mary Ann Horn, 85, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on May 3, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Howard Merle Metheny

Howard Merle Metheny

May 1, 2021

Howard Merle Metheny of Terra Alta, WV, passed away peacefully May 1, 2021, at the age of 81 in his family's home in Brunswick, GA surrounded by loved ones. Howard was born June 27, 1939, in Howesville, WV, to the late Dolly Marie and Arlington Donald Metheny. He was the third of four sons. He will be missed by many,...

Dorothy Marie Hannah

Dorothy Marie Hannah

Apr 30, 2021

Dorothy Marie Hannah died April 30, 2021, at the Southeast Georgia Health System hospital in Brunswick, Georgia. She is preceded in death by husbands Marion Bryson and Jack Hannah and son-in-law Chuck Daly. Mrs. Hannah was born on January 28, 1927, in Glennwood, Georgia to Thomas Turin Nelms and Della Nelms. In her leisure time, she loved gardening, word games...

John Richard Hamel

John Richard Hamel

Apr 30, 2021

John Richard Hamel, 56, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on April 30, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Ann Whited

Elizabeth Ann Whited

Apr 28, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Whited, 54, of Brunswick, GA died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. She was born on January 12, 1967, to James and Edith Jean Whited in Brunswick. Elizabeth was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Ann Whited, and father, James David Whited. She is survived by her mother, Edith Jean Whited; a son,...

Sonja L Creamer

Sonja L Creamer

Apr 28, 2021

Sonja Lynn Creamer, 65, of Ludowici, passed away at Wayne Memorial Hospital on April 28, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Jo Ann Knight Webb

Jo Ann Knight Webb

Apr 27, 2021

Jo Ann Knight Webb, 70, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on April 27, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial park Funeral Home.

James Edward Detloff

James Edward Detloff

Apr 26, 2021

James Detloff, 88, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on April 26, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Hugh Edward Strayhorn

Hugh Edward Strayhorn

Apr 26, 2021

Hugh Edward Strayhorn, 78, of Brunswick, passed away at his home on April 26, 2021. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

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