Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Annie Laura Spikes

Annie Laura Spikes

Aug 19, 2016

Mrs. Annie Laura Spikes, age 63 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at her home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness. A native of Jacksonville, Fl., Mrs. Spikes was born October 22, l952, daughter of Napoleon Broward Hurlbert, Sr. and Thelma Lucy Allen Hurlbert.  She lived for most of life in Atkinson County.  She had previously...

Ulysses Shasta McCranie

Ulysses Shasta McCranie

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. Ulysses Shasta McCranie, age 93 of Willacoochee and St. Simons, Ga. passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home in St. Simons, Ga. after an extended illness.   Survivors include: Son: Judson McCranie and wife Elizabeth of Brunswick, Ga.   2 Daughters: Cynthia Ellen McCranie of St. Simons Island, Ga.                        Mary Rich of Marietta, Ga.   4 Grandchildren: Amanda Rich, Emma...

Foster Jason Fender

Foster Jason Fender

Aug 7, 2016

Mr. Foster Jason Fender, age 53 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Sunday August 07, 2016.   Jason was born October 15, l962 in Homerville, Ga., son of Foster “Bo” and Francine Sutton Fender. He had made his home in Atkinson County for most of his life.  He was a Graduate of Atkinson County High School and South Georgia College. Jason began...

Sarah Boone Stanford

Sarah Boone Stanford

Aug 3, 2016

  Mrs. Sarah Boone Stanford, age 83 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Wednesday, August 03, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. after an extended illness.       A native of TyTy, Ga., Mrs. Stanford was born March 12, 1933, daughter of Warren Hobart and Christine Starley Willis. She had made her home in Miami Fl. for many years before moving...

Joseph Larry Courson

Joseph Larry Courson

Aug 1, 2016

  Larry Courson, age 69 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at Satilla Care Center in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.             Larry was the son of the late Tavell and Jessie Belle Smith Courson, born November 16, 1946. He graduated from Atkinson County High School in 1964. After attending South Georgia College for a short time, he...

Dale Davis

Dale Davis

Jul 30, 2016

     On Saturday, July 30, 2016, the Dale Davis family said goodbye to a husband, dad, and granddaddy as he passed from this world to the next. Dale Davis was born in Berrien County, Georgia on May 4, 1942. He attended and graduated from Atkinson County High School in 1960, married Christie Anne Morgan, and moved to Atlanta Georgia to fulfill...

Chrystal Ann Harper

Chrystal Ann Harper

Jul 26, 2016

Ms. Chrystal Ann Harper, age 39 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016.   A native of Hahira, Ga., Chrystal was born July 23, l977, daughter of Joann Troupe Harper and the late Thomas Harper. She had made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life.  She graduated with an Associates Degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse...

Paulene White Sutton

Paulene White Sutton

Jul 25, 2016

Mrs. Paulene White Sutton, age 64 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at her home following an extended illness.   A native of Miami, Fl., Mrs. Sutton was born May l9, l952, daughter of Loren and Donnie Wildes White. She had made her home in Atkinson County for most of her life and was a homemaker. In Addition...

Chester Raymond White

Chester Raymond White

Jul 7, 2016

Mr. Chester Raymond White, age 59 of Blackshear, Ga. passed away Thursday, July 07, 2016 at his home in Blackshear, Ga.   A native of Pearson, GA., Mr. Raymond White was born January 3, l957, son of Chester Envey and Onie Lee Davis White.  He worked in the mobile home and logging industry for many years. Mr. Raymond was an avid...

Lois Margaret Waldron

Lois Margaret Waldron

Jul 2, 2016

Mrs. Lois Margaret Waldron, age 89 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, July 02, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. after an extended illness.   A native of Starke, Fl., Mrs. Waldron was born January l8, l927, daughter of James Warren and Victoria Rozier Cadle. She had made her home in Willacoochee for most of her life.  She was...

Eddie Leo Crosby

Eddie Leo Crosby

Jun 25, 2016

  Mr. Eddie Leo Crosby, age 51 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.   A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Crosby was born February 23, 1965, son of Clarence “Bo” and Betty Sharp Crosby. Mr. Crosby was a car salesman and also enjoyed looking at antiques. In addition to his parents...

Kathleen Luke Hayes

Kathleen Luke Hayes

Jun 20, 2016

  Mrs. Kathleen Luke Hayes, age 86 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Manor House in Douglas, Ga. after an extended illness.   A native of Berrien County, Mrs. Hayes was born November 16, l929, daughter of Shade and Maggie Carter Luke. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her yard, especially her flower gardens. She...

James Franklin Delk

James Franklin Delk

Jun 13, 2016

Mr. James Franklin Delk, age 82 of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, June 03, 2016 at his home in Axson, Ga. after an extended illness.   Born January 6, l934, in Axson, Ga., Mr. Delk was the son of Vera White Carter and Seabern Lewis Delk. He farmed for most of his life until poor health forced him to retire.  He...

S.A. Summerlin

S.A. Summerlin

Jun 8, 2016

Mr. S.A. Summerlin, age 76 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at his home in Pearson, Ga. after an extended illness.   A native of Pearson, Ga., Mr. Summerlin was born February 6, l940, son of Willie and Lucy Guthrie Summerlin. He was a l958 graduate of Atkinson County High School.  He worked various jobs before settling on...

Max Carter

Max Carter

May 31, 2016

Mr. Max Carter, age 81 of Douglas, Ga. passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home in Douglas, Ga. after a short illness.   A native of Coffee County, Mr. Carter was born March 06, l935, son of Warren and Viola Knight Carter. Mr. Carter was a prominent farmer in Coffee County. Mr. Carter helped organize and served as past...

Mitchell Corbitt

Mitchell Corbitt

May 9, 2016

    Mr. Mitchell Corbitt, age 80 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, May 09, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. after a short illness.   A native of Coffee County, Mr. Corbitt was born November 28, l935, son of Vern and Alice Wright Corbitt. He had made his home in Atkinson County for most of his life. For many...

Ira Wendell Vickers

Ira Wendell Vickers

Apr 12, 2016

Mr. Ira Wendell Vickers, age 75 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in Willacoochee, Ga. from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident.   Born June 21, l940 in Bacon County, Mr. Vickers had made his home in Willacoochee for most of his life and was the son of the late Henry Woodrow and Hazel Cannon Vickers. He was...

Edward Russell Rainwater

Edward Russell Rainwater

Apr 7, 2016

Mr. Edward R. Rainwater, age 80 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Thursday, April 07, 2016 at his home in Pearson, Ga. after an extended illness.   A native of Erin, Tenn., Mr. Rainwater was born November l0, l935, son of the late Walter and Lena Manning Rainwater. He had made his home in Homerville for many years before moving to Pearson...

Sage Spires

Sage Spires

Apr 7, 2016

Mr. Sage Spires, age 78 of Broxton, Ga. passed away Thursday, April 07, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. after an extended illness.   A native of Coffee County, Mr. Spires was bon January 3, l938 son of the late Warren and Georgia A. Spires. He had made his home in Broxton for many years.  He worked for...

Gloria Sue Steverson

Gloria Sue Steverson

Apr 4, 2016

Mrs. Gloria Hunkapiller Steverson, age 60 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Monday, April 04, 2016 at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. after an extended illness.   A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Steverson was born September 9, l955 daughter of the late Troy and Ovaleen Walley Hunkapiller. She made her home in Willacoochee where she was a beautician for...