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Larry Wayne Young
Mar 12, 2021
Larry Wayne Young, 72, of Folkston, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his residence. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Service arrangements may be made by the family at a later date.
James Robert Rue Sr
Mar 12, 2021
James R. Rue, Sr., 75, of Kingsland, passed away at his home on Friday, March 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.
Dorothy Connors Fountain
Mar 9, 2021
Dorothy Connors Fountain, 97, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at her home in Brunswick, Georgia. Born on October 15, 1923, to Basil and Gladys Davis Connors in Birmingham, Alabama, she married the love of her life, Homer Sanders Fountain on January 6, 1950. She attended Birmingham-Southern College where she was a member of AOPI sorority. They retired to Brunswick,...
Betty M. Wiggins
Mar 6, 2021
Betty M. Wiggins, 84, of Brunswick, GA died on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Born on October 8, 1936, to Jim and Gladys Willis in Cairo, Georgia, she married Leo Gilbert Wiggins Sr. on September 20, 1974, in Brunswick. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Gilbert Wiggins Sr. and her son, Leo Wiggins, Jr....
Willie Alice Webster
Mar 5, 2021
Willie Alice Webster, 94, of Brunswick, GA died on Friday, March 5, 2021, at her home. Born on August 12, 1926, to Clarence and Mary Alice Caler, she married Elmer D Webster on April 6, 1947, in Brunswick, Georgia. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer D Webster; children, Brenda Sturgis and Timothy D. Webster; one brother; and...
Peggy Trussell Freeman
Mar 4, 2021
Peggy Trussell Freeman passed away peacefully on March 4, 2021. Born in Reynolds, Georgia on August 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late W.M and Julia Trussell. Peggy will always be remembered as a devoted mother, friend to many, and master baker of cheese straws. She enjoyed coffee, dancing, and spending time with her close friends and family....
Jill Marilyn Covell
Mar 2, 2021
On Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, Jill Marilyn Covell passed away at the age of 86. Jill was the daughter of Grant and Mary C. Becraft of Utica, NY, and grew up in Lansingburgh (North Troy), NY. She was the mother of her devoted son, Gary Covell, and her daughter, Lori Covell, who was lost to cancer in 2010. She leaves...
Joseph Leon Baggarley Jr.
Mar 1, 2021
Joseph L. Baggarley, Jr., 64, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on Monday, March 1, 2021, after an extended battle with COVID-19. Born in Palatka, FL, on April 28, 1956, to Joe L. and Ruth Allen Baggarley, Joe graduated from Glynn Academy with the class of 1974 and was a veteran of the United States ARMY. He...
Sabrina M. Hatfield
Feb 28, 2021
Sabrina M. Hatfield, 54, of Williamson, West Virginia, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on February 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.
Bruce Maurer Little
Feb 28, 2021
Bruce M. Little, 74, of Brunswick, passed away at Hospice of the Golden Isles on February 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.
Jane Williamson Walker
Feb 28, 2021
Jane Williamson Walker, 85, of Brunswick, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Southeast Georgia Health System. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Service arrangements may be made by the family at a later date.
Maureen Peeples
Feb 27, 2021
Maureen lost her battle with cancer on February 27, 2021. A private service will be held at a later date. Maureen resided for most of 40 years in Darien. She left behind 4 children, Andrew Westcott (Kelly) of Virginia, Neal Peeples, Kevin Peeples (Whitney), and Tara Ericksen (Jacob) all of Darien/Townsend. She had 10 grandchildren that referred to her as...
Travis Benton Thrift
Feb 27, 2021
Travis Benton Thrift, 73, of Patterson, passed away at Memorial Satilla Health on February 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.
Mattie Reames Gladstone
Feb 26, 2021
Mattie Louise, 93, a long-time resident of Ridgeville, GA died February 26, 2021, she was born January 11, 1928 to Samuel Ira and Sarah McIntosh Reames in Ridgeville, Georgia. She is predeceased by two siblings. Brother, Samuel I. Reames, II married to Mary Ann Paul and sister, Sarah, married to Sam Houston. At a young age, she trusted Jesus Christ...
Nancy Bandy
Feb 26, 2021
Nancy Bandy succumbed to a brief battle with cancer at the age of 78. She was born in Jamestown, New York on October 22, 1943, to Howard and Phyllis Nelson. She was raised in western New York state. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Education from S.U.N.Y., Empire State College in Buffalo, New York. Nancy's family and friends have...
Richard R.S. Thompson
Feb 24, 2021
Richard R.S. Thompson, 66, passed away peacefully on Feb 24, 2021, in Brunswick, GA following a brief illness. Rich was an avid sports fan who enjoyed attending Atlanta Braves games, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Rich was a kind and generous man who was always there to offer a hand. He was well-liked by everyone and will...
Pamela Joyce Young
Feb 22, 2021
Pamela Joyce Young, 63, of Brunswick, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus. Cremation Services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.
William John Fredericks
Feb 20, 2021
William John Fredericks, 78, of St. Simons Island, passed away at his home on February 20, 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.
Eric Daniel Colburn
Feb 20, 2021
Eric Colburn, 42, of Jekyll Island, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System. 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.
Leroy Gutierrez
Feb 20, 2021
Leroy Gutierrez, 71, of Brunswick, GA died on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Born on May 16, 1949, to Salvador and Ruth Garcia in San Antonio, Texas, he married Ruth (Green) on July 31, 2018, in Brunswick GA. Leroy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an engineer. Most recently, he provided...
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