Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

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.
Survivors Include
Husband: Ben William “Watermelon” Reliford of Pearson, Ga.
4 Sons: Ben William Newland of Pearson, Ga.
Joe Weldon Newland of Pearson, Ga.
Coy Will Newland of Pearson, Ga.
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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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ronnie L. Hall
Jun 17, 2025
Mr. Ronnie L. Hall, age 74, of Pearson, Ga, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.
Born July 12, 1950, in Douglas, Ga., Mr. Hall was the son of the late Elmon and Wilma Wright Hall. He grew up in Pearson, Ga. and was a carpenter. Mr. Hall enjoyed being outdoors and...
Christopher Plascencia
Jun 14, 2025
Christopher Plascencia, age 18, of Axson, Ga, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Ga.
Survivors include:
Parents: Fermin Plascencia, Sr. and Cristina Mendoza of Axson, Ga.
Sister: Yoselin Plascencia and husband Jesse Ultrera of Valdosta, Ga.
Brother: Sebastian Plascencia of Axson, Ga.
Several other relatives also survive.
Christopher is preceded in death by his brother,...
Gloria Cannon Davis
Jun 8, 2025
Mrs. Gloria Jeanette Davis, age 82, of Pearson, GA, passed away Sunday, June 08, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones following an extended illness.
Gloria was born on May 25, 1943, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Henry Lee and Lola Mae Sweat Cannon. She resided in Broxton, Ga. until she was 12 years old. At this time, she...
Lecie Evelyn Davis Ballinger
Jun 7, 2025
Evelyn D. Ballinger passed away at the age of 99 in her home on June 7, 2025, just 5 days shy of her 100th birthday with her son, Charles "Chuck" Corbitt, by her side after a life well and fully lived.
Born on June 12, 1925 the daughter of Foy Davis and Eva King Davis of Waycross, Georgia.
She is survived by...
James "Jimmy" Bernard McCrea
Jun 2, 2025
Mr. James “Jimmy” Bernard McCrae, age 82, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Monday, June 02, 2025, at his home in Willacoochee, Ga.
Born April 27, 1943, in Dothan, A.L., Mr. McCrea was the son of the late Walter James and Martha Eloise Floyd McCrea. He grew up in Willacoochee, Ga. and was a mechanic/welder-fabricator. Mr. McCrea enjoyed hunting, working with his...
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