Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Christine "Dean" Luke
Jan 20, 2026
Mrs. Christine “Dean” Luke, age 79, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga. following an extended illness.
Survivors include:
Husband: Curtis Luke of Willacoochee, Ga.
2 Daughters: Lisa Bailey and husband Stacy of Nashville, Ga.
Connie Hudson and husband Wayne of Ocilla,...
Carl Joe Carver
Jan 19, 2026
Mr. Carl Joe Carver, age 70, of West Green, Ga. passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home following an extended illness.
Survivors include:
Son: Michael Carver and wife Abby of West Green, Ga.
2 Daughters: Kelly Burch and husband Andrew of Biloxi, Ms.
Deidra Carver of Broxton, Ga.
9 Grandchildren: Camron Hendrickson (Shelby), Raylyn Cochran (Blake), Alexis Carver, Peighten Carver, Paislee Carver, M.J....
Leah Elline Hewitt McDonald
Jan 19, 2026
Mrs. Leah Elline Hewitt McDonald, age 74, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Survivors Include:
Husband: Lloyd McDonald of Pearson, Ga.
Daughter: Shelley Doyle and husband Michael of Douglas, Ga.
Brother: John Higgs and wife Candace of Douglas, Ga.
Sister: Ella Hewitt of Waycross, Ga.
Grandson: Hogan Doyle
Several other relatives also survive.
Mrs. McDonald is preceded...
Carolyn Ann Pittman Dawson
Jan 12, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Pittman Dawson, age 82, of Axson, Ga., passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home in Axson, Ga.
Survivors Include:
Son: Christopher Dawson (Amber) of Pearson, Ga.
3 Daughters: Linda Dawson of Axson, Ga.
Ann Odom of Axson, Ga.
...
Wayne Bobby Giddens
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Wayne Bobby Giddens, age 79, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home in Pearson, Ga.
Survivors Include:
Wife: Virginia Giddens of Pearson, Ga.
3 Sons: Dennis Giddens and wife Paula of Pearson, Ga.
Josh Giddens of Pearson, Ga.
Wade Giddens and wife Wendy of Lakeland,...
Troy Dave Scott
Jan 11, 2026
Mr. Troy Dave Scott, age 59, of Macon, Ga., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, Ga. following an extended illness.
Survivors Include:
Son: Ryan Rutland and wife Katie of St. Mary’s, Ga.
4 Daughters: Tina Murray and husband James of Pearson, Ga.
Starlene Jewell of Douglas,...
Marie Vaughn Stone
Dec 29, 2025
Mrs. Marie V. Stone, age 79, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home in Pearson, Ga.
Mrs. Stone was born on October 02, 1946, in Lakeland, Ga. to the late John D. and Louell Browning Vaughn. She worked as a homemaker and was a member of Axson Church of God of Prophecy and attended Way of...
Eulaine C. Herrin
Dec 22, 2025
Mrs. Eulaine C. Herrin, age 89, of Lakeland, Ga., passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at her home in Lakeland, Ga.
Mrs. Herrin was born on October 10, 1936, in Pelham, Ga., to the late Judson Leon and Winnie Hayes Thomas. She lived most of her life in Lakeland, Ga. where she worked as a Bookkeeper for Atkinson County DFCS. After...
Buck Charles Morris
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Buck Charles Morris, age 88, of Douglas, Ga., passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home in Douglas, Ga.
Mr. Morris was born on June 27, 1937, in Donaldsonville, La., to the late Charles Albert Babin and Nellie Romero Morris. He had lived in Douglas, Ga since 1993 where he worked as a painter and was a member of...
Lowanda S. Musgrove
Dec 1, 2025
Mrs. Lowanda S. Musgrove, age 55, of Brunswick, Ga., formerly of Atkinson County, passed away Monday, December 01, 2025, at South Georgia Health System Hospital in Brunswick, Ga.
Mrs. Musgrove was born on November 11, 1970, in Nashville, Ga., to the late Bobby Stone, Sr. and Lou Deen Bowen. She worked in Food Services for the Glynn County School System and...
Ava Nicole Branch
Nov 26, 2025
Ms. Ava Nicole Branch, age 25, of Dupont, Ga. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Dupont, Ga.
Ms. Branch was born on March 30, 2000, in Douglas, Ga., to Ms. Greta Branch. She lived in Dupont, Ga. and worked as a supervisor at Dollar General. She enjoyed fishing, animals, and going to the beach. Ms. Branch is preceded in death...
Vivian Taft Nicholson
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Taft Nicholson, age 98, of Douglas, Ga. (formerly of Atkinson County), passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mrs. Nicholson was born on May 02, 1927, in Pearson, Ga., to the late Cauley and Vicey Taft. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Sears in Douglas, Ga....
Ricky Luel Carter
Nov 13, 2025
Mr. Ricky Luel Carter, age 62, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his home in Pearson, Ga. following a brief illness.
Mr. Carter was born on October 28, 1963, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Jesse Preston and Helen Patricia Tanner Carter. He lived in Pearson, Ga. and was a member of Beaulah Church. Mr. Carter was...
Willie Grant "Bo-Diddly" Williams
Nov 8, 2025
Willie Grant Williams was born on June 10, 1962, to the late Grant and Caldonia Williams. He was the sixth of eight children and affectionately known to all who loved and cared for him as “Bo-Diddly.”
He attended the public schools of Atkinson County in Pearson, Georgia, where he built lifelong friendships and a strong sense of community. “Bo-Diddly” was a...
Zoie Lee Cribb
Nov 7, 2025
Mrs. Zoie Lee Cribb, age 65, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Friday, November 07, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a brief illness.
Mrs. Cribb was born on January 04, 1960, in Pearson, Ga. to the late Thomas Edward and Gladys Robinson Cribb. She lived in Pearson, Ga. where she worked as a receptionist at the Atkinson...
Jessie Donald "Donnie" Gardner
Nov 3, 2025
Mr. Jessie Donald “Donnie” Gardner, age 74, of Douglas, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 07,1951 in Albany, GA, to the late Virginia (Horton) Newmans and the late RL Newmans; raised all his life in Willacoochee, GA. He lived in Douglas, GA...
Vivian Carroll Gay
Nov 1, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Carroll Gay, age 88, of Axson, Ga., passed away November 01, 2025, at her home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mrs. Gay was born on June 09, 1937, in Lakeland, Fl. to the late Joel E. and Blanche Odom Carroll. She made her home in Axson, Ga. after moving from Lakeland, Fl. in 1977. Mrs. Gay was...
Jean Carolyn Young Peterson
Oct 28, 2025
Mrs. Jean Carolyn Young Peterson, age 94, of Kirkland, Ga., passed away October 28, 2025, at Hospice Satilla in Waycross, Ga. following a short illness.
Born October 09, 1931, in Douglas, Ga., Mrs. Peterson was the daughter of the late Jack and Ollis Hinson Young. She had made her home in Kirkland, Ga. for most of her life and was a...
Terry Hall
Oct 21, 2025
Mr. Terry Hall, age 65, of Lake City, Fl. (formerly Willacoochee) passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fl.
Mr. Hall was born on August 18, 1960, in Ocilla, Ga. to the late Judy Hall. He made his home around Lake City, Fl. 20 years ago and worked at Hall Salvage Yard. Mr. Hall enjoyed...
Erma Lee Carver Thigpen
Oct 19, 2025
Mrs. Erma Lee Carver Thigpen, age 100, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Mrs. Thigpen was born on February 19, 1925, in Atkinson County to the late Alma Lewis and Gertrude Lott Carver. She worked as a Farmer and Homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading and working in the yard...
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