Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Shannon Denise Hollinger
Jan 28, 2025
Mrs. Shannon Denise Hollinger, age 43, of West Green, Ga. passed away Monday, January 28, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Born September 24, 1981, in Charleston, S. C., Mrs. Hollinger had made her home in Atkinson and Coffee County for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Thurza Plowden Murray. She worked in...
Johnnie Mae Crews
Jan 21, 2025
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Crews, age 80, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at her home in Douglas, Ga.
A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Crews was born November 15, 1944, daughter of Fred C., Sr. and Beadie Pearl Lott Barrs. She had made her home in Douglas and was a member of Goodwill Assembly of God in Pearson,...
Merlene Maine Counts
Jan 15, 2025
Mrs. Merlene Maine Counts, 89, passed away at Satilla Bluffs Senior Care in Blackshear, Ga. on January 15, 2025, surrounded by the many who loved and cherished her. The strongest of the steel magnolias, she was a passionate, faithful Christian, a devoted wife and mother, a nurturing grandmother and a warm, generous neighbor to all. Merelene truly knew that it...
Alexander "Alex" Lott Cravey
Jan 13, 2025
Alexander “Alex” Lott Cravey, age 21, of Pearson, Ga, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.
Alex was a tornado of advocacy for everybody and everything he loved. His passion for learning was infectious and he loved teaching just as much. Maybe that's because from the time we brought him home we celebrated every new milestone, every new word. Alex was our...
Jean Carolyn Brantley Gillis
Jan 13, 2025
Mrs. Jean Brantley Gillis., age 88, of Pearson, Ga, went to her eternal home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas, Ga.
A native of Ware County, Mrs. Gillis was born November 13, 1936, daughter of James H. and Verdie Mae Corbett Brantley. She had made her in Pearson for most of...
Edward Eugene Edge
Jan 11, 2025
Mr. Edward Eugene Edge, Sr., age 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home in Pearson, Ga.
A native of Spartan, Fl., Mr. Edge was born September 14, 1949, son of Radford Edge and Stella Balance Bennett. Mr. Edge had made his home in Atkinson County for most of his life and was a plumber by...
Francine Wildes Herrington
Jan 11, 2025
Mrs. Francine Wildes Herrington, age 82, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mrs. Herrington was born December 12, 1942, to the late John Franklin and Edna Henderson Wildes. She made her home in Pearson and started her working career at Tri County Gas in Pearson, then worked at...
Barry Franklin Mizell
Jan 5, 2025
Mr. Barry F. Mizell, age 59, of Axson, Ga. passed away Sunday, January 05, 2025, at his home in Axson, Ga.
Born August 28, l965, in Coffee County, Mr. Mizell was the son of H. F. Mizell and Sharon Tanner Mizell. He grew up in Rex, Ga. and later moved to Jackson, Ga. before relocating to Axson, Ga, 2 years ago....
Barbara Ann Brantley James
Jan 5, 2025
Mrs. Barbara Ann Brantley James, age 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, January 05, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.
Born February 19, 1949, in Coffee County, Mrs. James was the daughter of Albert Brantley and Evelyn Roberson Brantley. She had made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life and worked...
Heidi Jeannette Nugent
Dec 29, 2024
Ms. Heidi Jeannette Nugent, age 40, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Heidi was born August 14, 1984, to Patrick Michael and Jeannette Theresa DeCosta Nugent. Heidi made her home in Pearson, was a homemaker and a member of Kirland Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, taking care of animals, and...
Ralph Massey
Dec 28, 2024
Mr. Ralph Massey, age 85, of Axson, Ga. passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Vista Park in Douglas, Ga.
A native of Land O’Lakes, Fl., Mr. Massey was born May14, l939, son of David and Leta Harnage Massey. He had made his home here in Atkinson County for the past 35 years and worked for many years at Walmart Distribution...
Dorothy "Dot" Smith Tucker
Dec 23, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Smith Tucker, age 91, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Fellowship Home in Valdosta, Ga. following a extended illness.
A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Tucker was born September l4, 1933, daughter of Harry Smith and Jane Tanner Smith Davis. Dot raised her family in Alapaha, Ga., where she was a homemaker and integral...
Rev. Melvin Burch
Dec 19, 2024
Rev. Melvin Burch, age 82, of Axson, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at his home in Axson, Ga.
Survivors include:
Wife: Lounell White Burch of Axson, Ga.
2 Daughters: Phoebe Burch and husband Byron of Pearson, Ga.
Melbe Ramirez and husband Gilbert of Axson, Ga.
Brother: William Jr., “Doc” Burch and wife Rosa...
J. David Tanner
Dec 17, 2024
Jhon David Tanner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at his home in Axson, GA on December 17, 2024. Born on November 9th, 1939, in Nicholls, GA. David was a steadfast presence whose dedication to hard work defined him.
He spent his years loving his wife Glenda Tanner through good times and hard times, always partners. Together...
Debra Lou Montoya
Dec 16, 2024
Mrs. Debra Lou Montoya, age 58, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.
Born January 10, l966, in Munich, Germany, Mrs. Montoya was the daughter of the late Arthur James “Jim”, Jr. and Eveline Sewell Bryce. She lived most of her life in Coffee County, was of...

Brenda June Powell
Dec 12, 2024
Mrs. Brenda June Powell, age 64, of Nashville, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Ga. following an extended illness.
Survivors include:
Husband: Jay Hawkins of Nashville, Ga.
Son: Sebern Brandon Rowen of Sylacauga, Al.
4 Daughters: Brandy Rowell and husband Tommy of Valdosta, Ga.
Rhonda Tinejero...
Angie Guthrie
Dec 12, 2024
Ms. Angie Guthrie, age 56, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home in Willacoochee, Ga. following an extended illness.
Born June 4, 1968, in Coffee County, Ms. Guthrie was the daughter of the late Vasco George and Ila Jean Harper Guthrie. She made her home in Atkinson County, worked for many years as a secretary and...

Robin Riley Bland
Dec 10, 2024
Mrs. Robin Lynn Riley Bland, age 64 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at her home in Pearson, Ga.
Survivors include:
Husband: Steven R. Bland of Douglasville, Ga.
Son: Cory Bland of Douglasville, Ga.
2 Daughters: Brooke O’Brien and husband Shaun of Pearson, Ga.
Amber O’Brien and husband Josh of Douglasville,...
Roger W. Metts, Sr.
Nov 26, 2024
Roger W. Metts, Sr. passed away peacefully at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Roger lived a life full of love and service.
Roger was born and raised in Atkinson County, Georgia, where his love of life began. In the late 1960s, Roger followed his uncle Morris Guess to Standard Container where he met...
Shirley Ann Franklin
Nov 17, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Ann Franklin, age 74, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.
Survivors include:
3 Sons: Donald Leroy Franklin, Jr. of Orlando, Fl.
Jacob Archie Andy Ralph Franklin and wife Krystina of Ocoee, Fl.
Jeffrey Jacob Franklin of Orlando,...
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