Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

J. David Tanner

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...

Linda Faye Davis

Linda Faye Davis

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Linda Faye Davis, age 74, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Pearson, Ga.

Survivors include:

2 Daughters: Alicia Ann Amerson and husband Jimmie of Pearson, Ga.

                        Faith Melinda Stewart and husband Ryan of Pearson, Ga.

5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and...

Elizabeth Nicole Clement

Elizabeth Nicole Clement

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Nicole Clement, age 33, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga. 

Survivors include:

Father: Lee Clement and Shelba Stalvey of Willacoochee, Ga.

Husband: John Taft of Pearson, Ga.

2 Sons: Braden M. Clement of Pearson, Ga. 

               Devin L. Taft of Douglas, Ga.

3 Daughters: Ellen N. Clabey of Augusta,...

Jeanie Paulk

Jeanie Paulk

Nov 5, 2024

Ms. Jeanie Paulk, age 86, of Douglas, Ga., passed away Tuesday, November 05, 2024, at her home in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.

Ms. Paulk was born September 13, l938 in Willacoochee, Ga., daughter of Jeff and Pearl Roberts Paulk. She attended school in Willacoochee and was in the first graduating class of Atkinson County High School. After graduating, she...

Alice Stone Youngblood Gilbert

Alice Stone Youngblood Gilbert

Oct 31, 2024

Mrs. Alice Stone Youngblood Gilbert, age 91, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a brief illness.

Mrs. Gilbert was born May 7, l933, daughter of Marvin and Martha Elizabeth Brown Stone. She had made her home in Atkinson County her entire life and was a homemaker. She loved to...

Jerry Lee Conger

Jerry Lee Conger

Oct 21, 2024

Mr. Jerry L. Conger, age 70, of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home in Willacoochee, Ga. following an extended illness.

Born May 11, l954, Mr. Conger was the son of the late Charlie and Maedell Duggan Conger. He made his home in Willacoochee and worked for Elixer Industries in Douglas, Ga, as a supervisor for many...

Russell Allen Stewart

Russell Allen Stewart

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Russell L. Stewart, age 59 of Blackshear, Ga. passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga.

Mr. Stewart was born August 23, 1965, in Savannah, Ga. to the late Willis and Mary Copeland Stewart. He had made his home in Blackshear, Ga. for the past 18 years and owned and operated Winlectric Company. He enjoyed spending...

Ellie Terrell Morris

Ellie Terrell Morris

Oct 16, 2024

Ellie Morris of Pearson, Ga passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, on October 16, 2024. He was 97 years old. 

Ellie was the youngest of 11 children, of which there were nine boys and two girls. He was born and raised south of Axon, Ga, in a community known as Fiddler’s Green. He often shared his memories of...

Hewey D. Boyd

Hewey D. Boyd

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Hewey Deen Boyd age 86, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Vista Park in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.

A native of Nashville, Ga., Mr. Boyd was born January 21, l938, to the late William Aden and Lovey Louise Bellflower Boyd. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life and enjoyed gardening,...

Herbert W. Peeples

Herbert W. Peeples

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Herbert W. Peeples, age 82 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Peeples was born November 26, l941 in Jacksonville, Fl. to the late George Wilson Peeples and Alma Mae Simmons Formby. He had made his home in Pearson, Ga. for the past 31 years and worked as a carpenter...

Nancy B. White

Nancy B. White

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Burch White age 84, of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, October11, 2024 at Baptist Village in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.

Mrs. White was born January 17, l940, daughter of William and Mariah Corbitt Burch. She made her home in Axson and enjoyed cooking, working with her flowers, fishing and going to church. She was a member of...

Richard R. Summerlin

Richard R. Summerlin

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Richard R. Summerlin, age 70, of Axson, Ga. passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his home in Axson, Ga.

Survivors include:

2 Sons: Donald Summerlin of Tigard, Or.                                                                ...

Betty Anne Hayes Smith

Betty Anne Hayes Smith

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Betty Anne Hayes Smith, age 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga. 

Survivors include:

Husband: W.M. Smith of Pearson, Ga.

1 Stepson: Tim Smith of Pearson, Ga.

1 Stepdaughter: Terri Carter and husband Ricky of Pearson, Ga.

2 Brothers: Larry Hayes of Willacoochee, Ga.

                   Tony Hayes...

Bonnie M. Kunberger

Bonnie M. Kunberger

Oct 3, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie M. Kunberger, age 89 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Dunnellon, Fl. following an extended illness.

Mrs. Kunberger was born March 9, 1935, in Willacoochee, Ga. to the late Walter Virgil and Maude Jowers Myers. Mrs. Kunberger and her late husband John had made their home in Ocala, Fl. for many years, where she worked...