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Charles Edward Yoder

Charles Edward Yoder

Jul 19, 2020

Charles E. Yoder, 79, of Brunswick, passed away on July 19, 2020, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park.

James "Dumpy" Beckham Jr.

James "Dumpy" Beckham Jr.

Jul 19, 2020

James Harley "Dumpy" Beckham, Jr., Born on November 25, 1966, in Brunswick, GA to the late James H. Beckham, Sr. and Barbara Ann Beckham. James comes from a big family. He had five sisters, two brothers, and one lifetime brother. He worked as a fabricator cut man at Ammons Fence Company. Along with that he built shrimp doors and was...

Ralph David Latta

Ralph David Latta

Jul 19, 2020

Ralph D. Latta, 96, of Jekyll Island, passed away at his home on July 19, 2020. 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.

Marie Currier

Marie Currier

Jul 17, 2020

Marie Currier, 86, of St Simons Island, passed away at Magnolia Manor on Friday, July 17, 2020. 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.

Willie Grey Thigpen Iii

Willie Grey Thigpen Iii

Jul 16, 2020

Willie Grey Thigpen III (Billy), 68, passed away on July 16, 2020, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. Mr. Thigpen was born February 20, 1952, at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida to the late Willie Grey Thigpen, Jr. and Dorothy Evelyn Gibbs Thigpen. Billy was a graduate of the first graduating class of Brunswick...

Patricia Tipaldos Helms

Patricia Tipaldos Helms

Jul 16, 2020

Patricia Tipaldos Helms, born March 20, 1953, died July 16, 2020. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas 'Tommy' Tipaldos; mother, Nellie Kathleen 'Kitty' Tipaldos; and husband, Ronnie Mack Helms. She is survived by her son, William Ronald Helms (Carrie); a brother, Andy Tipaldos (Jan); sisters, Aspicia Diane Brooks (Tommy) and Athena 'Thea' Tipaldos (Javier); stepsister, Marie Nail Goodrich (Gary);...

Rose Marie Noland

Rose Marie Noland

Jul 16, 2020

Rose Marie Noland, 96, of St. Simons Island passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date.

Lisa Marie Hinson

Lisa Marie Hinson

Jul 15, 2020

Lisa Marie Hinson, 48, of Brunswick, passed away on July 15, 2020. 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.

Charlie Bischof

Charlie Bischof

Jul 15, 2020

Charles Albert Conner-Bischof, 20, of St. Simons Island died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 15. Charlie was born in Snellville, GA. On December 20, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Michael Bischof and Jacquelyn Conner; maternal grandparents, Lewis and Elizabeth "Betty Jo" Mason; paternal grandparents, Albert and Ruth Bischof; aunts and uncles, Janee and Martin Murphy, Wesley Mason, Mary Beth and...

Merrell Joseph Prescott

Merrell Joseph Prescott

Jul 14, 2020

Merrell Joseph "Joey' Prescott 57, of Brunswick, Georgia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home in Brunswick, Georgia after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 5, 1962 to Norman and Marjorie Prescott in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a hard worker who enjoyed spending time with his family. Joey retired from the Brunswick Housing Authorities...

Minna Marjorie "Margie" Cothran

Minna Marjorie "Margie" Cothran

Jul 13, 2020

Minna Marjorie 'Margie' Cothran, 91, of Brunswick, GA went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 13, 2020, at her residence. Born on December 21, 1928, to Thomas and Edith Coleman in Hinesville, GA. She married Otto Cyril Cothran on August 12, 1955. She was a devoted church member and the last active charter member of Calvary Baptist Church....

Constance Vivian Morris

Constance Vivian Morris

Jul 12, 2020

Constance V. Morris, 90, of Kingsland, passed away at her home on July 12, 2020. 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.

David Alan Crawford Sr.

David Alan Crawford Sr.

Jul 12, 2020

David A. Crawford, Sr., 82, of Saint Simons Island, passed away at Marsh's Edge on July 12, 2020. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date. Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements.

Paula Castro

Paula Castro

Jul 11, 2020

Paula Castro, 94, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health Systems on July 11, 2020. Arrangements will be made by the family at a later date. Cremation services will be provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Manjulaben Arvindbhai Patel

Manjulaben Arvindbhai Patel

Jul 8, 2020

Manjulaben A. Patel, 71, of Brunswick, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System on July 8, 2020. 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.

Deborah Kaye Coleman

Deborah Kaye Coleman

Jul 7, 2020

Deborah K. Coleman, 68, of Brunswick, passed away on July 7, 2020. 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.

Willie Dean Rue

Willie Dean Rue

Jul 7, 2020

Willie Dean Rue, 71, of Kingsland, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her residence. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/ Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later date.

Daniel Paul Alderman

Daniel Paul Alderman

Jul 3, 2020

Daniel Alderman, 31, passed away on July 3, 2020. 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.

Winnifred Frances Mcmillen

Winnifred Frances Mcmillen

Jun 26, 2020

Winnifred Frances Youles McMillen passed away under hospice care on June 26, 2020, at her home. She was born in Brunswick, GA on February 17, 1934. She had a love for reading and mysteries of any kind. She was a collector of bibles, teapots, and matchbox cars. She loved her family deeply and enjoyed any and all time together. She...

Frank Ferman Herrin Jr.

Frank Ferman Herrin Jr.

Jun 26, 2020

Frank Herrin Jr., 84, of Brunswick, passed away at his home on Friday, June 26, 2020. Arrangements may be made by the family at a later. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center / Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

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