Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Jefferson Henry Vining
Sep 20, 2024
Mr. Jefferson Henry Vining, more commonly known as Jay, was born on April 6, 1943, in Willacoochee, Ga where he was raised and attended school.
Jay passed away peacefully at Life Care Nursing Center in Orange Park, Fl., September 20, 2024 after a long illness.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, George and Murtice Rowe Vining, one daughter, Lisa Vining...
Colonel Dale Taft
Sep 12, 2024
Mr. Colonel Dale Taft, age 61, of Axson, Ga. passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospital in Dade City, Fl.
Survivors include:
Daughter: Chelsea Taft and husband Donnie Jordan of Dupont, Ga.
Son: Dale Taft and wife Brittany of Shiloh, Ga.
Mother of Children: Pam Taft of Homerville, Ga.
2 Brothers: Henry Taft and girlfriend Susan of Axson, Ga.
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Terry W. Tillman
Sep 6, 2024
Mr. Terry Tillman, age 63, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Friday, September 06, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Survivors include:
3 Daughters: Lori Branch of Axson, Ga.
Terri Jones and husband Justin of Nicholls, Ga.
Katherine Tinajero and husband Eleazin of Axson, Ga.
Sister: Debra Pate of Moultrie, Ga.
Brother: Mark Tillman of Moultrie, Ga.
7 Grandchildren: Ashlyn Branch, Dylan Jones, Emerson Jones,...
Maria Castillo
Sep 6, 2024
Mrs. Maria Castillo, age 61 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Friday, September 06, 2024, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga.
Survivors include:
2 Sons: Fernando Gaona and wife Charlotte of Pearson, Ga.
Daniel Gaona and wife Marisol of Willacoochee, Ga.
4 Daughters: Obdulia Beiza and husband Jose of Willacoochee, Ga.
Maria Felix Sanches and husband Fidencio of Willacoochee, Ga.
Francisca Diaz and...
Louise Johnson Chaney
Sep 6, 2024
Mrs. Louise Johnson Chaney, age 89 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, September 06, 2024, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Survivors include:
Son: Jerome Chaney and wife Rebecca of Pearson, Ga.
Daughter: Glenda Johnson of Strawberry Plains, Tn.
Stepdaughter: Laura Salter of Pearson, Ga.
14 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Funeral...
Tommy Lee Deems
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. Tommy Lee Deems, age 80 years old, of Kirkland, Ga. passed away Tuesday, September 03, 2024, at his home in Kirkland, Ga. following an extended illness.
Survivors include:
Wife: Lilla Deems of Kirkland, Ga.
3 Sons: Ricky Deems and wife Penny of Millwood, Ga.
Mitchell Deems and wife Amanda of Kirkland, Ga.
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Judy W. Gillis
Aug 27, 2024
Mrs. Judy W. Gillis, age 69 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah, Ga.
Mrs. Gillis was born August 4, 1955, daughter of Amos Leonard and Winnie Brown Wingate. She was a retired educator, having taught in the Willacoochee and Pearson School System. After retiring she enjoyed shopping, spending time with...
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...
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