Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Lois Copeland

Lois Copeland

Jun 20, 2018

Mrs. Lois Bailey Copeland age 89 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Bayview Nursing and Rehab Community of Nahunta, Ga.   Survivors include: Son:                     Vernon Spillard and wife Mary of Willacoochee, Ga.   2 Daughters:        Mary Elizabeth Brown and husband Gene of Croosville, Tn.                              Louise H. Stephens and husband Donnie of Waycross, Ga.   8 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren,...

Sharon Mayo Register

Sharon Mayo Register

Jun 8, 2018

Mrs. Sharon Mayo Register age 75 of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, June 08, 2018 at Hazlehurst Court Care in Hazlehurst, Ga.   Born June 22, l942 in Phenix City, Al., Mrs. Register was the daughter of Benjamin and Mamie Teel Gilbert. She had made her home in Iowa before moving to Atkinson County some 5 years ago. She worked for...

Mary Evelyn Thigpen

Mary Evelyn Thigpen

Jun 5, 2018

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Thigpen age 86 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga following an extended illness.   Survivors include: 2 Sons:          Jimmy Thigpen of Waycross, Ga.                         Jerry Thigpen and wife Brenda of Pearson, Ga.   Sister:           Laveen Lee and husband Ronnie of Alma, Ga.   6 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren Several nieces, nephews, and other...

Robert "Bobby" Mullis

Robert "Bobby" Mullis

May 30, 2018

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Mullis age 64 of Axson, Ga. passed away Wednesday at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.   Survivors include: Wife: Debra Mullis of Axson, Ga.   2 Daughters: Rebecca of Axson, Ga.                        Melinda of Atlanta, Ga.   2 Grandchildren: James and Jacob   Graveside funeral services for Mr. Mullis will be held at 2:00 P. M. Friday, June 01, 20l8...

Mickey Davis

Mickey Davis

May 26, 2018

Mr. Mickey Davis age 59 of Axson, Ga. passed away Saturday at his home in Axson, Ga. following a short illness.   Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Brooke Buffington and husband Brian of Clarkesville, Ga.                         Bridgett Coleman and husband Shon of Tampa, Fl.   Sister: Teresa Stults and husband Bob of Axson, Ga.   3 Brothers: Ricky Davis and wife Shelia of Axson, Ga.                        ...

Marsha Gail McDonald

Marsha Gail McDonald

May 23, 2018

Mrs. Marsha "Gail" McDonald, age 69 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.  Survivors include:1 Son:  Don McDonald and wife Angie of Lakeland, Ga.3 Daughters:  Karla McDonald and husband Junior of Willacoochee, Ga.                     Karmen Metts and husband Jim of Pearson, Ga.                     Stephanie McDonald of Douglas, Ga.Daughter-in-law: ...

Frankie Mae Fussell

Frankie Mae Fussell

May 17, 2018

  Mrs. Frankie Mae Fussell, age 95 of Brunswick, Ga. formerly of Axson, Ga., passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2018 at Senior Care Center in Brunswick, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Fussell was born November 20, l922, daughter of Calvin and Ada Cason Bowen. Mrs. Fussell had made her home in Axson along with her...

Harvey McClendon

Harvey McClendon

May 15, 2018

  Mr. Harvey McClendon, age 82, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday night at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mr. McClendon was born March 6, l936, son of Horace and Ethel McDaniel McClendon. He had made his home in Douglas and Willacoochee most of his life. He was a mechanic...

Debra D. Bennett

Debra D. Bennett

May 8, 2018

Mrs. Debra Bennett age 60 of Axson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, May 08, 2018 at her home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness.   Born March 24, l958, in Rockledge, Fl., Mrs. Bennet was the daughter of Grover Lamar and Bertha Juanita Futch McRae. She had made her home in Stockton before moving to Newton where she had lived for...

Frankie Lee Bennett

Frankie Lee Bennett

May 8, 2018

Mr. Frankie Lee Bennett, age 60, of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his home following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Bennett was born October 8, l957, son of Frank and Stella Mae Balance Bennett. He worked in the Poultry Industry before poor health forced him to retire.Survivors include:2 Sons:  Stanley Frank Bennett...

Amy Dawn Vore

Amy Dawn Vore

May 5, 2018

Ms. Amy Dawn Vore, age 41, passed away Saturday, May 05, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga. following a brief illness.   She lived in Pearson and worked in Douglas as an injector with PCC. She loved to cook, listen to music, dancing and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Vore and...

Rita Sears

Rita Sears

Apr 28, 2018

  Mrs. Luretta "Rita" Buchan Sears, age 78, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018, at her residence, following a brief illness.   A native of Ambrose, Ga., Mrs. Sears was born July 16, l939, daughter of Lent and Maude Johnson Buchan. She was a stay at home mom raising her children until they reached school age, at which time...

David Michael Bennett

David Michael Bennett

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. David Michael Bennett age 63 of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, April 09, 2018 at his home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Lakeland, Ga., Mr. Bennett was born November 23, l955 son of Edna Fae Bennett Davis. He had made his home in Newton, Ga. before moving to Pearson to live with his daughter....

William "Bill" Winlock Kirkland

William "Bill" Winlock Kirkland

Apr 7, 2018

Mr. William “Bill” Kirkland age 65 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday at St. Joseph/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. following a short illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Kirkland was born October 01, 1952 in Willacoochee, Ga. son of J.C. and Dorothy Minchew Kirkland. He farmed and grew chickens for many years and later worked as Manager at Lott...

Wanda Sue Arnold Martinez

Wanda Sue Arnold Martinez

Mar 17, 2018

Mrs. Wanda Sue Arnold Martinez, age 62 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ocilla, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mrs. Martinez was born December 18, 1955, daughter of Olen, Sr. and Marie Dukes Arnold. She had previously worked at Cady Bag and kept children in her home. For...

Willis Ray Douglas

Willis Ray Douglas

Mar 13, 2018

Mr. Willis Ray Douglas, age 85 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2018 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville, Ga. following a brief illness.   Mr. Douglas was born October 29, 1932 in Pearson, Ga. son of James H. “Jim” and Mary Sirmans Douglas. He was a retired logger and worked at SWMA of Atkinson County. He enjoyed gardening,...

Wanda Faye Corbitt Burnam

Wanda Faye Corbitt Burnam

Feb 23, 2018

Mrs. Wanda Faye Corbitt Burnam, age 66 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.   Born February 4, l952, Mrs. Burnam was the daughter of Allen W. and Willie Mae Joyce Corbitt. She had made her home in Pearson and Douglas for most of her life and...

Brenda Louise Suggs

Brenda Louise Suggs

Feb 15, 2018

Mrs. Brenda Louise Suggs, age 67 of Nashville, Ga. passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Hendersonville, Tenn., Mrs. Suggs was born June 30, l950, daughter of Marshall James and Daisy Ellen Cooper Courdle. She had lived in the Nashville and Willacoochee area for most of...

Willis "Pewee" Vining

Willis "Pewee" Vining

Feb 11, 2018

Mr. Willis “Pewee” Vining, age 73 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Ocilla, Ga. following an extended illness.   Born November 30, l944, Mr. Vining was the son of Earl and Eva Wilkerson Vining. He had made his home in Atkinson County all of his life and worked as a farm laborer....

John Henry "Buddy" Crosby

John Henry "Buddy" Crosby

Feb 5, 2018

Mr. John Henry “Buddy” Crosby., age 75 of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness. A native of Atkinson County Mr. Crosby was born January 25, 1943 to the late Henry and Lunette Mizell Crosby. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked in the sewing industry for...