Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Betty H. Walker
Aug 24, 2024
Mrs. Betty H. Walker, age 71, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Survivors include:
Son: Wayne Mixon and wife Toni of Elkhart, In.
Daughter: Angie Joiner and husband Russell of Alapaha, Ga.
Brother: Daniel Hunkapiller and wife Margie of Willacoochee, Ga.
6 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Mrs....
Mark Anthony "Andy" Cofield
Aug 19, 2024
Mr. Mark Anthony “Andy” Cofield, age 58 of Axson, Ga. passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Choudrant, La.
A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Cofield was born March 19, 1966, son of Harvey Cofield and Patsy Walker Kirkland. He was an OTR truck driver who enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Cofield attended...
Kellie Michane James
Aug 18, 2024
‘Life Is Too Short For Matching Socks’
K. Michane James
Written by Faith E. James
At the bottom of her chest of drawers in Michane’s closet is a drawer filled with socks.
Michane James was known at Pearson Elementary School as the kindergarten teacher who wore mismatched socks.
“Life is too short for matching socks.”
It’s kind of a funny story. My mother pursued her lifelong...
Edwin Faine Davis, Sr.
Aug 16, 2024
Mr. Edwin Faine Davis, Sr., age 86 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.
Survivors include:
Wife 62 years: Janice Vickers Davis of Pearson, Ga.
Children: Edwin Davis, Jr. and wife Shelli of Jesup, Ga.
Tracy Mizell and husband Jesse of Axson, Ga.
Gary Vickers of Axson, Ga.
Grandchildren: Brett Mizell and wife Candace, Cole Davis, Addi...

Rustin Charles Crenshaw
Aug 6, 2024
Mr. Rustin C. Crenshaw, age 53 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Mr. Crenshaw was born October 30, 1970, in Jacksonville, Fl., son of the late William Clarence and Marion Penelope Smith Crenshaw. He enjoyed working with horses, being outside, helping people, and spending time with family and friends. In...
Julian Wayne Mancil
Jul 22, 2024
Mr. Julian W. Mancil, age 68 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.
A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Mancil was born June 28, 1956, son of Pearley and Minnie Darley Mancil. He worked as a brick mason and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his buggy, and spending time with his...
Foster T. Davis
Jul 15, 2024
Mr. Foster T. Davis, age 97, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Monday, July 14, 2024, at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness.
A native of Nicholls, Ga., Mr. Davis was born September 22, l926, son of Albert and Mandy Taylor Davis. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He moved to Pearson in...
James Wesley Luke
Jul 13, 2024
Mr. James Wesley Luke, age 58, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home following an extended illness.
Mr. Luke was born in Winter Haven, Fl. on June l6, l966, son of Norman Luke and Anna Sue Guthrie Causey. He had made his home in this area for most of his life and worked as an escort...
Melissa Chaney Anderson
Jul 9, 2024
Mrs. Melissa Chaney Anderson, age 56 of Nicholls, Ga. passed away Tuesday, July 09, 2024 at her home.
Survivors include:
Husband: A.J. Welch of Douglas, Ga.
Daughter: Santana Davis and husband Kevin of Pearson, Ga.
3 Sons: Tyler Anderson of Americus, Ga.
Dylan Morris of Douglas, Ga.
Josh Anderson of Waycross, Ga.
3...
Marc Gregory Metts
Jun 26, 2024
Mr. Marc Gregory Metts, age 47 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Savannah Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga.
Marc G. Metts was born on June 21st,1977 son of Daryl Jerome and Rebecca Smith Metts. He was very loved by friends and family and attended Beulah Church in Willacoochee, GA. Mr. Metts enjoyed farming with...
Johnny Delk, Sr.
Jun 17, 2024
Mr. Johnny Delk, Sr., age 74 of Jacksonville, Fl. passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at St. Vincents Riverside in Jacksonville, Fl. following an extended illness.
Survivors include:
Brother: Danny Delk, Sr. of Jacksonville, Fl.
Special Niece: Gail Delk of Jacksonville, Fl.
Several other nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Mr. Delk was preceded in death by his parents, Beecher and Grace Newmans Delk,...
Carolyn Sue Jackson
Jun 16, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Sue Jackson, age 78 of Axson, Ga. passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Vista Park in Douglas, Ga.
Survivors include:
2 Daughters: Sandy Register and husband Bobby of Pearson, Ga.
Michelle Allen and husband Kevin of Orlando, Fl.
Brother: Kenny Russell of DeBary, Fl.
Sister: Glenda Blake of Madison, Fl.
2 Grandchildren,...
Johnny E. Taft
Jun 16, 2024
Mr. Johnny E. Taft, age 86 of Axson, Ga. passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mr. Taft was born November 10, 1937, in Pearson, Ga., son of the late Ira and Seatie Smith Taft. He had made his home in Atkinson County for all his life where he worked in pulpwood...
Betty Ruth Cater
Jun 10, 2024
Mrs. Betty Ruth Cater, age 80 of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Monday, June 010, 2024, at her home in Willacoochee, Ga.
Mrs. Cater was born November l4, l943 in Douglas, Ga. to the late Alton and Lelia Mancil Sutton. She had made her home in Atkinson County her entire life and worked for many years as the General Manager of the...
Virginia Lee Cooper
Jun 8, 2024
Mrs. Virginia Lee Cooper, age 75 of Nashville, Ga. passed away Saturday, June 08, 2024, at home following an extended illness.
Mrs. Cooper was born July 9, 1948, daughter of the late Dorman and Olivia Futch Lee. She had made her home in Atkinson and Berrien County her entire life. She worked for Tifton Aluminum in the Packing Dept. for 25...
Gary Randy "Crawdad" Davis
May 31, 2024
Mr. Gary Randy “Crawdad” Davis, age 71 of Millwood, Ga. passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mr. Davis was born August 11, 1952, in Homerville, Ga., son of the late Elton and Elouise Adams Davis. He had made his home in Millwood and Waycross and was retired from CSX Railroad as...
Shirley Elizabeth Segrest
May 25, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Segrest, age 80, of Albany, Ga. passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mrs. Segrest was born September l3, l943, daughter of the late Thomas H. and Velma Inez Simmon McDaniel. She had made her home in Willacoochee before moving to Albany many years ago. She...
Devin L. Smith
May 14, 2024
Devin L. Smith, born on May 28, 1994, in Waycross, Ga., passed away on May 14, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. He was known for making people laugh, spending quality time with his family, working with vehicles, enjoying the serenity of fishing, mastering the art of grilling, and planning for his own garage APES Auto Repair....
Barbara Nugent
May 5, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Nugent, age 81, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.
Born January 2, l943, Mrs. Nugent was the daughter of Parnell and Myrtle Hickox Douglas. She was a lifelong resident of Atkinson County and retired from Atkinson County Solid Waste Management Authority where she served as secretary for...
Jasper Bennett, Jr.
May 1, 2024
Mr. Jasper Bennett, Jr., age 83 passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.
A native of Pearson, Ga., Mr. Bennett was born April 26, 1941, son of the late Jasper, Sr. and Janie Spikes Bennett. He was retired from CSX Railroad as a Carman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, looking for...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Relihan Funeral Home is a collection of obituaries for Pearson, GA. With services throughout Georgia that are updated regularly. Find local Pearson, Georgia obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.