Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Derryl Lee

Derryl Lee

Sep 20, 2025

Mr. Derryl Lee, age 64, of Waycross, Ga. (formerly of Pearson, Ga.) passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home in Waycross, Ga., following an extended illness.

Mr. Lee was born on October 22, 1959 in Douglas, Ga. to the late Delmas Henry and Elmarie Lott Lee. He had made his home in Pearson for most of his life before...

Billy Ray Spires

Billy Ray Spires

Sep 17, 2025

Mr. Billy Ray Spires, age 61, of Nashville, Ga. passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home in Nashville, Ga.

A native of Douglas Ga., Mr. Spires was born September 6, l964, son of the late Sage and Mary Ellen Moulder Highsmith Spires. He made his home in Nashville and worked for many years as a farm hand. He enjoyed...

Laverne W. Summerlin

Laverne W. Summerlin

Sep 14, 2025

Mrs. Laverne W. Summerlin, age 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.

A native of Douglas, Ga., Mrs. Summerlin was born September 12, l950, daughter of the late Johnny and Doris Spivey Williams. Laverne and her husband Hardy moved to Pearson in l994. She...

Rosalinda Rios Denava

Rosalinda Rios Denava

Sep 13, 2025

Mrs. Rosalinda Rios Denava, age 57, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home in Pearson, Ga.

Survivors Include

3 Sons: Adrian Nava Rios and wife Selene Merlado Nava of Pearson, Ga.

              Alejandro Nava Rios of Pearson, Ga.

              Rosendo Nava Rios of Mission, Tx.

Daughter: Maria Guadalupe...

Sylvia Stone Walker

Sylvia Stone Walker

Sep 12, 2025

Mrs. Sylvia Stone Walker, age 69, of Enigma, Ga. passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home in Enigma, Ga.

Born October 12, l955, in Homerville, Ga., Mrs. Walker was the daughter of the late Ervin, Sr. and Florine Hutchinson Stone. She had made her home in Enigma, Ga. for most of her life and was a member of new...

Donna Marie Newland

Donna Marie Newland

Aug 26, 2025

Ms. Donna Marie Newland, age 48, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.

A native of Lima, Ohio, Ms. Newland was born November 27, l976 to the late Charles and Wanda Lou Prior Newland. She had lived in Pearson, Ga. for the past 20 years, having moved...

Virginia Leanne Peach

Virginia Leanne Peach

Aug 25, 2025

Ms. Virginia Leanne Peach, age 52, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at her home in Willacoochee, Ga. following an extended illness.

Ms. Peach was born August 10, 1973, in Homerville, Ga. to the late James Edward and Vera Wynell Griffis Peach. She moved to Willacoochee, Ga. in 2008 where she worked as a clerk at Adens Minit...

Hector David Roman

Hector David Roman

Aug 24, 2025

Mr. Hector David Roman, age 54, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

Survivors Include

Significant Other: Evandale Merchant of Willacoochee, Ga.

2 Brothers: Hilario Roman of Willacoochee, Ga.

                  Alexandro Roman of Pennsylvania

6 Sisters: Sylvia Roman of Willacoochee, Ga.

             ...

Ronald Glenn West

Ronald Glenn West

Aug 22, 2025

Mr. Ronald Glenn West, age 58, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Pearson, Georgia. Born on March 17, 1967, in Titusville, Florida, Glenn lived a life marked by deep connections with family and friends and a love for the simple joys of life. Glenn was formerly an electrician. Glenn’s life was deeply rooted in his faith, expressing his love...

Isom Wesley Mizell

Isom Wesley Mizell

Aug 19, 2025

Mr. Isom Wesley Mizell, age 66, of Axson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home in Axson, Ga.

Mr. Mizell was born December 24, 1958, in Winter Park, Fl. to the late Roy, Jr. and Doris Jewell Mizell. He made his home in Axson, Ga. and worked at Cady Bag Company as a machine operator until his retirement....

Clarence Conger

Clarence Conger

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. Clarence Conger, age 74 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.

Born January 20, 1951, in Tifton, Ga., Mr. Conger was the son of the late Charlie and Maedell Duggan Conger. Mr. Conger spent his life in Willacoochee, Ga. and worked as a Supervisor in the Door Department...

Roy Combs

Roy Combs

Aug 8, 2025

Mr. Roy Combs, age 89, of Millwood, Ga. passed away peacefully on Friday, August 08, 2025 at his home in Millwood, Ga..

Survivors Include

Wife: Hazel Carter Combs of Millwood, Ga.

Son: Michael Medders and wife Ruby of Valdosta, Ga.

2 Daughters: Susan Williams and husband Jeff of St. Mary’s, Ga.

                      Cheryl Stubbs of...

Mona Hallman Steele

Mona Hallman Steele

Aug 1, 2025

Mrs. Mona Hallman Steele, age 76, of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, following an extended illness.

Born May 17, 1949, in Mobile, Al., Mrs. Steele was the daughter of the late James Venson and Clara Agnue Gunter Hallman. She was a native of Mobile, Al. before moving to Willacoochee, Ga. 24 years ago. Mrs. Hall was self-employed as...

Mary Margaret Giddens Jones

Mary Margaret Giddens Jones

Jul 20, 2025

Ms. Mary Margaret Giddens Jones, age 84, of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in Willacoochee, Ga. after a short illness.

Born December 4, 1940, in Atkinson County, Ms. Jones was the daughter of the late Kin and Elizabeth Pearson Giddens. Ms. Jones worked for many years at the State of Ga. Department of Revenue until...

Debra "Debbie" Lucille Hall

Debra "Debbie" Lucille Hall

Jul 9, 2025

Ms. Debra “Debbie” Lucille Hall, age 70, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, July 09, 2025, at her home in Pearson, Ga.

Born August 14, 1954, in Douglas, Ga., Ms. Hall was the daughter of the late Elmon and Wilma Wright Hall. She grew up in Pearson, Ga. and previously worked at the Holiday Inn in Douglas, Ga. Ms. Hall enjoyed...

Peggy Teresa White

Peggy Teresa White

Jul 8, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Teresa White, age 61, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, July 08, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

Born August 15, 1963, in Nashville, Ga., Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Johnny and Juanita Harrelson. Mrs. White lived in Pearson, Ga. and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

Virgil Ray Morris

Virgil Ray Morris

Jul 7, 2025

Mr. Virgil Ray Morris, age 86, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Monday, July 07, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga. following a brief illness.

Born November 22, 1938, in Higston, Ga., Mr. Morris was the son of the late Lodie and Ida Mae King Morris. He lived in Montgomery County before moving to Atkinson County 50 years ago....

Richard Brian John Schotsch

Richard Brian John Schotsch

Jun 27, 2025

Mr. Richard Brian John Schotsch, age 67, of Axson, Ga., formerly of Ft. Pierce, Fl., passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home in Axson, Ga. following a brief illness.

Born April 1, 1958, in Buffalo, NY, Mr. Schotsch was the son of the late John and Renate Rothenberg Schotsch. He grew up in Ft. Pierce, Fl. and worked in...

Helen "Patsy" Patricia Tanner Carter

Helen "Patsy" Patricia Tanner Carter

Jun 26, 2025

Mrs. Helen “Patsy” Patricia Tanner Carter, age 84, of Pearson, Ga, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her home in Pearson, Ga.

Born September 9, 1940, in Douglas, Ga., Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late William Luel “Dodger” and Opal Williams Tanner. She spent her life in Atkinson County and was a homemaker and substitute teacher. She also...

Virgil Walter Drake

Virgil Walter Drake

Jun 24, 2025

Mr. Virgil Walter Drake, age 80, of Roswell, Ga., formerly of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Roswell Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Roswell, Ga.

Born August 08, 1944, in Douglas, Ga., Mr. Drake was the son of the late Chester Arthur “C. A.” and Thurla Herndon Drake. He graduated from Atkinson County High School and finished his...