Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Ralphford "Ray" Lee Burch

Ralphford "Ray" Lee Burch

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. Ralphford "Ray" Lee Burch, age 67 of Douglas, Ga., passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, in Macon, Ga.  He was born on January 29, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida, to William Ralph and Billie Boatright Burch.  Mr. Burch made his home in the Douglas and Pearson areas, for the last 20 years, where he worked as a carpenter and enjoyed...

Charlene Brown White

Charlene Brown White

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Charlene Brown White, age 63 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a short illness.  She was born in Douglas, Ga. on September 17, 1958, daughter of G.W. and Vera Youngblood Brown.  Mrs. White made her home in Pearson where she, along with her husband, raised their family. ...

Jeanette Mary Vickers

Jeanette Mary Vickers

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Jeanette Vickers, 93, of Lakeland, Florida passed away peacefully at Lakeland Regional Hospital on February 17, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. Mrs. Vickers was born in Atkinson County, Georgia on November 21, 1928, to the late William Royals and Viola Leavens Royals. She worked for Kraft Foods for 21 years and was a homemaker.

She is survived by sons Richard...

Kensley Elaine Tucker

Kensley Elaine Tucker

Feb 16, 2022

Little Miss Kensley Elaine Tucker, of Ocilla, Ga. passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.  She was born in Tifton, Ga. on March 13, 2020, to Shane and Crystal Purvis Tucker.  Kensley was a ray of sunshine to those around her.  She was loved by all who met her and will be greatly...

Mary Giddens Rackley

Mary Giddens Rackley

Feb 14, 2022

Mrs. Mary Giddens Rackley, age 94 of Pelham, Ga. passed away, Monday, February 14, 2022, at Parkway Nursing Home in Pelham, Ga. following an extended illness.  She was born in Pearson, Ga. on December 22, 1927, daughter of Willie and Bessie Lee Solomon Giddens.  Mrs. Rackley lived in the South Georgia areas, including Pearson, Waycross and Pelham, where during that...

Boyd William James

Boyd William James

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. Boyd William James, age 80 of Douglas, Ga., formerly of Axson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness.  Born September 24, 1941, in Baxley, Ga., he was the son of Woodrow and Gertrude James.  He grew up in Axson where he graduated from Atkinson County High School. ...

Robert Lee “Bob” Stone

Robert Lee “Bob” Stone

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Robert Lee "Bob" Stone, age 78 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a brief illness.  He was born, April 24, 1943, in Atkinson County, son of Leonard and Lucille Maine Stone.  Mr. Stone lived most of his life in Lanier County and moved to Pearson about four...

Josue Indili, Jr.

Josue Indili, Jr.

Jan 31, 2022

Little Josue Indili, Jr. was born without a heartbeat on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany, Ga.    He is the son of Josue and Alicia Prieto Indili.  Little Josue is survived by his parents, as well as two sisters: Ana and Janelly Indili.  A memorial service was held in his honor on Saturday, February 5, 2022,...

Brenda Sue Anderson Davis

Brenda Sue Anderson Davis

Jan 30, 2022

Mrs. Brenda Sue Anderson Davis, age 63 of Homerville, Ga. passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.  She was born October 24, 1958, in Douglas, Ga., daughter of Albert Anderson and Sara Ann Melissa Hutchinson Anderson.  Mrs. Davis made her home in Clinch County where she raised her family and enjoyed being a...

Elisa Martinez

Elisa Martinez

Jan 29, 2022

Little Miss Elisa Martinez, age 14 months, passed away, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga., surrounded by her loved ones, following an extended illness.  She was born, November 13, 2020, in Savannah, Ga., daughter of Ismael Martinez and Clara Cruz.  Though her time here on Earth was short, Little Elisa’s beautiful spirit and memories...

John Wesley "Johnny" Tanner

John Wesley "Johnny" Tanner

Jan 27, 2022

Mr. John Wesley “Johnny” Tanner, age 74 of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home.  He was born February 28, 1946, son of Leon “Zeke” and Colleen Clement Tanner.  Mr. Johnny made his home in Pearson where he raised his family, alongside his wife, Nell, and worked many years with Napa Auto Parts.  Once retired, Mr....

Chad M. Moody, Jr.

Chad M. Moody, Jr.

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Chad M. Moody, Jr. age 24 of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.  Chad was born, November 24, 1997, in Douglas, Ga., to Chad M. Moody, Sr. and Jessica Lewis Chavez.    He was a Senior of the Atkinson County Class of 2016 where he enjoyed participating in school activities like...

William "Dabo" Ottis McDonald, Jr.

William "Dabo" Ottis McDonald, Jr.

Jan 20, 2022

Mr. William “Dabo” Ottis McDonald, Jr., age 83 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.  He was born, January 25, 1938, in Nashville, Ga. to William Ottis, Sr. and Montez Walls McDonald.  Mr. McDonald made his home in Willacoochee, where he worked hard in the logging industry and took...

Mary Ina Eversole

Mary Ina Eversole

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Mary Ina Giddens Eversole, age 83 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Thursday. January 20, 2022, at Memorial University Health Center in Savannah, Ga. following a brief illness.  She was born, November 16, 1938, in Pearson, Ga., daughter of J.C. Giddens and Frankie Lee Sanders.  Mrs. Eversole made her home in Pearson for the last 15 years or so, after...

Dorothy Bazemore Renfroe

Dorothy Bazemore Renfroe

Jan 17, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Lane (Bazemore) Renfroe, 89, of Bartow, Florida, wife of the late William Staten Renfroe, passed away January 17, 2022, in Bartow, Florida. Mrs. Renfroe was born in Atkinson County, Georgia on June 17, 1932, to the late Julius Lane Bazemore and Ollie Mae (Sears) Bazemore. She was a homemaker for most of her life, a longtime member of...

Allen Ray Jewell

Allen Ray Jewell

Jan 13, 2022

Mr. Allen Ray Jewell, age 49 of Nicholls, Ga., passed away, Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a brief illness.  He was born, November 1, 1972, in Ocilla, Ga. to William Harvey “Billy” and Loleta Fender Jewell.  Mr. Jewell made his home in South Georgia where he was a 1991 Graduate of Atkinson...

Donald Eugene Vickers

Donald Eugene Vickers

Jan 3, 2022

Mr. Donald Eugene Vickers, age 72 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Monday, January 3, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born, August 8, 1949, in Japan, son of Grady and Bertha White Vickers.  Mr. Vickers made his home in Willacoochee where he raised his family, alongside his wife, Doris.  He worked in the logging industry...

Bobby Joiner

Bobby Joiner

Dec 27, 2021

Mr. Bobby Joiner, age 75 of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away, Monday, December 27, 2021, at his home following an extended illness. He was born, August 9, 1946, in Homerville, Ga., son of Jeff Joiner and Willie Mae McNatt.  Mr. Joiner made his home in Willacoochee where he worked as a truck driver and went on to own and operate, Bobby...

Keith Hall

Keith Hall

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Keith Hall, age 61 of Axson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in Axson, Ga. from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.  He was born in Douglas, Ga. on March 4, 1960, son of Elie Hall and Kathryn Delk Cowart.  Mr. Hall was a truck driver with Randal Smith Trucking Company.  He loved working, truck driving, and...

Travis Everett Ursrey

Travis Everett Ursrey

Dec 1, 2021

Mr. Travis Everett Ursrey, age 78 of Axson, Ga. passed away, Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. following a brief illness.  He was born in Hazlehurst, Ga. on February 23, 1943, son of Virgil Sr., and Lucile Strickland Ursrey.  Mr. Ursrey had made his home in the Pearson and Axson community for the past...