Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Wendall Wright
May 11, 2021
Mr. Wendall Wright, age 65 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness. A native of Douglas, Ga., Mr. Wright was born, May 29, 1955, son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace "Buck" and Annie Lee Teston Wright. He worked as a lumber grader for many years with...
Chris Corbitt
May 10, 2021
November 26, 1953 – May 10, 2021
Chris Corbitt, son of Wilbur and Mable Fleming Corbitt, was raised in Willacoochee, Georgia, with his older siblings, Larry and Marsha. He graduated from Atkinson County High in 1972 and attended South Georgia College.
With a talent for meeting people and selling, Chris worked at the family’s hardware store in Willacoochee and later...
Hunter Shane Hersey
May 3, 2021
Little Hunter Shane Hersey, age 9 months old of Pearson, Ga., was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, Ga.
Born, July 23, 2020 to Shane and Marie Bennett Hersey of Pearson, Ga., Little Hunter was their, “miracle baby” who laughed and smiled throughout his nine months, bringing joy, happiness,...
Ralph Darrell Morgan
Apr 27, 2021
Mr. Ralph Darrell Morgan, born June 25, 1957 age 63, passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Mr. Morgan was born and raised in Waycross, Ga. He was preceded in death by his mother; Alice Ardellia Morgan, father; Reymer Morgan and sister, Jeanell Alice Morgan. He formerly attended Mt. Green Church of God of Prophecy. Mr....
Celia Rodriguez Hernandez
Apr 19, 2021
Mrs. Celia Rodriguez-Hernandez, age 58 of Axson, Ga., passed away, Monday afternoon, April 19, 2021 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
A native of Guanajuato, Mexico, Mrs. Celia was born, December 8, 1962, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albaro Rodriguez and Remedios Hernandez. She was a homemaker who took great care of her family. Mrs. Celia was of...
Manning D.J. Tanner
Apr 17, 2021
Mr. Manning D.J. Tanner, age 33 of Axson, Ga. passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his home in Axson, Ga.
A native of Atkinson County, D.J. was born August 09, l987, son of the late Manning Dillard Tanner and Brenda Davis Tanner. He was a 2006 graduate of Atkinson County High School and had made his home in Atkinson...
William "Bill" Otis Cater
Apr 17, 2021
Mr. William “Bill” Otis Cater, age 79 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away, Saturday, April 07, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.
Born November 24, l941 in Berrien County, Mr. Cater was the son of Otis and Ruth Sykes Cater. He had made his home in Willacoochee for most of his life. He was a certified electrician and had...
Melvin Ben Higgs
Apr 9, 2021
Mr. Melvin Ben Higgs, age 102 years old from Axson, Ga., passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.
A native of Waycross, Ga., Mr. Higgs was born, November 22, 1918, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha and Sarah Ann Bagley Higgs. He was a farmer and pulpwood producer who worked hard all his...
Eva Paulette Courson
Apr 9, 2021
Eva Paulette Schultze Courson, age 69, of Pearson, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia. Mrs. Courson was born on August 15, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Robert Roy Schultze and Naomi Belch Schultze. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Joseph Larry Courson, Sr....
Troy Dale Reliford
Apr 6, 2021
Mr. Troy Dale Reliford, age 50, of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at his home following an extended illness.
Born February 21, l971, in Lakeland, Ga., Mr. Reliford was the son of Lonnie Reliford and Annie Cooper Taylor. He was a self-employed mechanic and enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, grilling and cars. He...
Wendy M. Cowans
Mar 28, 2021
Ms. Wendy M. Cowans, age 62 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home, following an extended illness.
A native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Ms. Cowans was born, September 20, 1968. She was a cook for Clyde’s Convenient Stores and enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing and riding horses.
Survivors include:
Spouse: Christy Walker of...
Donnakaye Chaney
Mar 24, 2021
Ms. Donnakaye Chaney, age 41 of Axson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home following a brief illness. A native of Coffee County, Ga., Donnakaye was born, October 5, 1979, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie and Cathy Jackson Chaney. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, whether that was at home grilling in the...
Rebecca "Becky" C. McKinnon
Mar 15, 2021
Rebecca Crosby McKinnon, age 77, of Douglas, GA passed away at home Monday, March 15, 2021 of an extended illness, while surrounded by her loved ones.
Becky was born January 31, 1944 in Axson, GA to the late Lige and Cecelia Crosby. She attended Atkinson County High School and married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Eugene McKinnon. They celebrated their...
Ottie Lou Maine Smith
Mar 14, 2021
Mrs. Ottie Lou Maine Smith, age 77 of Douglas, Ga. passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home following an extended illness. A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Smith was born, September 25, 1943, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Q.B. and Ozelle Davis Maine. After graduating from Atkinson County High School, she attended Waycross Area Vocational School to receive...
Shannon McQuaig White
Mar 12, 2021
Mrs. Shannon McQuaig White, age 41 of Willacoochee, Ga., formerly of Douglas, Ga., passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at Advent Health in Orlando, Florida, following a brief illness. A native of Coffee County, Mrs. White was born, November 10, 1979, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph and Hazel Annette Crews McQuaig. Shannon enjoyed arts and crafts, woodworking, and...
Mildred Stone Cribb
Mar 12, 2021
Mrs. Mildred Stone Cribb, age 71, of Willacoochee, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of South Georgia and Atkinson County, “Miss Mildred,” as she was affectionately known by so many, had a tremendous heart and a gentle, kind, and caring spirit. Her infectious smile and...
Phillip Buford Mullis
Mar 3, 2021
Mr. Phillip Buford Mullis, age 45 of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family and friends, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on October 25, 1975 in Waycross, Ga. to parents, Jerry and Phyllis Douglas Mullis, Phillip grew up in the Atkinson County area, he later moved to the Jupiter,...
Jonell Nettles Corbitt
Feb 27, 2021
Jonell Nettles Corbitt, age 79, of Douglas, Ga. formerly of Pearson was granted everlasting life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 while at Emory Hospice Atlanta, Ga. She was born June, 26, 1941 to the late, Enos and Mattie Mae Musgrove Nettles. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Mitchell Corbitt; grandbaby, Heather Amanda Baxley, 4 sisters: ...
George Daniel Boatright
Feb 27, 2021
Mr. George Daniel Boatright, age 56 of Pearson, Ga., formerly of Homerville, Ga., passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home following a short illness.
Born on July 23, 1964 to Mr. and Mrs. Wilford and Resa Lashley Boatright, Mr. Boatright worked as a truck driver until his health declined. He enjoyed working with race horses, fishing, watching NASCAR...
Starling Mercer
Feb 26, 2021
Mr. Marion Starling Mercer, age 69, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at his residence in Axson, following a brief illness. An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, grilling, and team roping, Mr. Mercer was widely known for his generous spirit, strong work ethic, and genuine personality. When he wasn’t reading in his favorite chair at home, he...
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