Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Allen W. Corbitt, Jr.

Allen W. Corbitt, Jr.

Jan 28, 2018

Mr. Allen W. Corbitt, Jr., age 61 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Memorial Satilla Health System in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County Mr. Allen W. Corbitt, Jr. was born November 30, 1956 son of the late Allen, Sr. and Willie Mae Joyce Corbitt.   Survivors include: Sister: Wanda Rowland of...

James Carter "Jimmy" Summerlin

James Carter "Jimmy" Summerlin

Jan 20, 2018

Mr. James Carter “Jimmy” Summerlin, age 61 of Hazlehurst, Ga. (formerly of Pearson, Ga.) passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. following an extended illness.   Born October 03, 1956 in Homerville, Ga. Mr. Summerlin was the son of Carter Summerlin and NanJo Corbitt Coleman. He had his Doctorate of Divinity and had been a Chaplin...

Paisley Mae Tucker

Paisley Mae Tucker

Jan 18, 2018

Little Paisley Mae Tucker, of Ocilla, Ga. passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga.   Little Paisley Mae was the infant daughter of Shane and Crystal Purvis Tucker. She was born on Thursday, January 18, 2018 weighing 1 pound 6 ounces and 11 ½ inches long.   Survivors include: Parents: Shane and Crystal Purvis Tucker...

James Watis "J.W." Rowland

James Watis "J.W." Rowland

Jan 13, 2018

Mr. James Watis “J.W.” Rowland, age 91 of Douglas, Ga. (formerly of Pearson, Ga.) passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Southern Senior Living in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Millwood, Ga., Mr. Rowland was born December 28, l926, son of David Webb and Bertha Taft Rowland. He had made his home in the Pearson area...

Salena Kim McKinnon

Salena Kim McKinnon

Jan 12, 2018

Mrs. Selena Kim McKinnon, age 56 of Hazlehurst, Ga. (formerly of Pearson, Ga.) passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at her home in Hazlehurst, Ga. following a brief illness.   Survivors include: 2 Sons: Ryan Davis of Douglas, Ga.               Matthew Myers Buchan of Pearson, Ga.   Sister: Gail Strickland of Pearson, Ga.   Graveside funeral services for Mrs. McKinnon will be held on...

William "Bill" Winlock Kirkalnd

William "Bill" Winlock Kirkalnd

Jan 7, 2018

Mr. William “Bill” Kirkland age 65 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday at St. Joseph/Chandler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. following a short illness.   Survivors include: Wife: Gloria Bennett Kirkland of Pearson, Ga.   Son: Ben Kirkland of Pearson, Ga.   Brother: Joe Kirkland and wife Sam of Lynchburg, Va.   Grandchildren: Noah Delbridge, Thomas Delbridge, Addaleigh Delbridge and Aiden Green of Largo, Fl.,...

Jeannie Reed Summerlin

Jeannie Reed Summerlin

Jan 7, 2018

Mrs. Jeannie Reed Summerlin, age 77 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, January 07, 2018 at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.   Born November 25, 1940 in Baton Rouge, LA. Jeannie was the daughter of the late Dr. J.F. and Olivia Reed. She was a graduate of Emory University. It was there she met the love...

Henry Nugent

Henry Nugent

Jan 2, 2018

Mr. Henry Nugent, age 79, of Kirkland, Ga. passed away Tuesday, January 02, 2018 at his home in Kirkland, Ga. following a short illness.    A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Nugent was born April 10, l938, son of Willie and Mary Ann Flanders Nugent. He worked at the Georgia Pacific Mill in Pearson and later at Langboard Inc. in Willacoochee,...

Willie Mae McNatt Joiner

Willie Mae McNatt Joiner

Dec 31, 2017

Mrs. Willie Mae McNatt Joiner, age 97, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Clinch County, Mrs. Joiner was born October 13, l920, daughter of Joe and Mary Emma Luke McNatt. She had made her home in Willacoochee most of her life and...

Bessie Lou Colley Harrell

Bessie Lou Colley Harrell

Dec 23, 2017

Mrs. Bessie Lou Colley Harrell, age 72, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Clinch County, Mrs. Harrell was born February 16, l945, daughter of Willie and Victoria Gill Colley. She had made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life and was...

Bobby Gene Wright

Bobby Gene Wright

Dec 23, 2017

Mr. Bobby Gene Wright, age 64, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. following an extended illness.   A native of Clinch County, Mr. Wright was born June 3, l953, son of Bert Wright and Juanita Henderson McKinnon. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator before poor health forced his...

Karson Elijah Cribb

Karson Elijah Cribb

Dec 20, 2017

  Little Karson Elijah Cribb, age 18 months, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga.   Little Karson was born June 24, 20l6 in Ocilla, Ga., son of Tara Gurley and Carter Cribb.   Survivors include: Mother: Tara Gurley of Pearson, Ga. Father: Carter Cribb of Willacoochee, Ga. Grandparents: Craig and Melissa Gurley...

Robert Julian Bennett II

Robert Julian Bennett II

Dec 14, 2017

Mr. Robert Julian Bennett II, age 37, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Waycross, Ga., Mr. Bennett was born September 2, l980, son of Robert Lee and Irene Gilliard Bennett. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoyed spending time with...

James Elam "Jimmy" Gaskins

James Elam "Jimmy" Gaskins

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. James E. “Jimmy” Gaskins, age 81, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Willacoochee, Ga., Mr. Gaskins was born November 25, l936, son of Cecil and Daisy Brooker Gaskins. He was a retired farmer and assisted his late brother, Dr. Benny Gaskins with...

George Edwin White

George Edwin White

Dec 4, 2017

Mr. George Edwin White, age 72, of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, December 04, 2017 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.   Born October 3, l945 in Douglas, Ga., Mr. White was the son of G. W. and Christeen Williams White. He had made his home in the Axson area for most of his life and worked as a...

Marvin H. Giddens, Sr.

Marvin H. Giddens, Sr.

Nov 29, 2017

Mr. Marvin H. Giddens, age 89 of Kirkland, Ga. passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home in Kirkland, Ga. following an extended illness. A native of Kirkland, Ga., Mr. Giddens was born January 13, 1928, son of Mose Marvin and Mary Ovida Davis Giddens. He was a graduate of Pearson High School, where he graduated as salutatorian of...

Clifton Parker Nugent

Clifton Parker Nugent

Nov 28, 2017

Mr. Clifton Parker Nugent, age 91 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Willacoochee, Ga., Mr. Nugent was born October 8, l926, son of Clifton and Nettie Smith Nugent. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and University of Georgia Pharmacy School. He...

Daniel Washington Spivey

Daniel Washington Spivey

Nov 26, 2017

Mr. Daniel “Butch” Spivey, age 70 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.   A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Spivey was born September 15, l947, son of Homer and Agnes Medders Spivey. He had lived in Ocoee, Fl. for many years before moving back to Pearson...

Gregory Chapman

Gregory Chapman

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. Gregory Claude Chapman, age 61 of Ashburn, Ga. formerly of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan, Al. following an extended illness.   Greg was born December 6, l955 in Jacksonville, Fl.. He grew up in Willacoochee, Ga. and attended Atkinson County High School where he was a member of the...

J.C. Arnold

J.C. Arnold

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. J.C. Arnold, age 76, of Nashville, Ga. passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 following an extended illness.   A native of Axson, Ga., Mr. Arnold was born December 1, l940, son of Cleo and Melba Corbitt Arnold. He lived in Clinch County for most of his life before moving to Nashville, Ga.. He worked as a supervisor with Nashville Mills...