Donna Marie Newland

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 here from Orlando, Fl. She enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends and attended the Pearson Church of God of Prophecy.

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.

             “Buggy” James William Newland of Pearson, Ga.

Daughters: Katie and Ashley

Brother: Douglas Prior and wife Angie of St. Petersburg, Fl.

2 Sisters: Christina Parkinson and husband George of Tampa, Fl.

                Christe Haywood Shine of Lima, OH.

Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Memorialization is by cremation.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. is in charge of the arrangements.