Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Kenneth Paul Shaw
Oct 3, 2023
Mr. Kenneth P. Shaw, age 65 years old, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born in Fitzgerald, Ga., on April 8, 1958, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Lois Mobley Shaw. Mr. Ken worked with Evans Nursery and Plants and enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching...

Little Konr Chase Tanner
Oct 2, 2023
Little Konr Chase Tanner was born, Monday, October 2, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga.
Survivors include:
Parents: Chaffter "Chad" Tanner, II & Chloe Elizabeth Ann Marie Taylor, of Axson, Ga.
Brothers & Sisters: Chaffter "Big Man" Tanner, III, Kolten Chad Tanner, Kamden Elisha Mann Tanner, Sydnee Rebecca Anderson Tanner, Lennie Charline Tanner, Audrey Renee Bennett, Carson Elizabeth...
Verma Taft Dean
Oct 1, 2023
Mrs. Verma Taft Dean, age 92 years old, of Valdosta, Ga., passed away, Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her home in Valdosta. She was born in Atkinson County on November 2, 1930, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Lula Thigpen Taft. Mrs. Dean was retired from AT&T after 30+ years. She is preceded in death, along with her parents,...
Eleuterio Tovar Duque
Sep 25, 2023
Mr. Eleuterio T. Duque, age 73 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Monday, September 25, 2023, at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Ga. following an extended illness. He was born in Mexico on February 20, 1950, son of Felipe Duque and Simona Tovar. Mr. Duque moved to South Georgia in 1980, where he worked hard farming with Grantham...
Darian M. Boone
Sep 25, 2023
Mr. Darian M. Boone, age 51 years old, of Douglas, Ga., passed away, Monday, September 25, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a courageous battle with cancer. Darian was born, January 20, 1972, in Miami, Fla., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby & Mary Lois Jernigan Boone. He made his home in the Atkinson and Coffee...
Dewey L. "Junior" Cooper, Jr.
Sep 23, 2023
Mr. Dewey L. “Junior” Cooper, Jr. age 74 years old, of Nashville, Ga., passed away, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Berrien County on December 17, 1948, son of Mr. & Mrs. Dewey, Sr. and Ruby Griner Cooper. Junior made his home in Nashville, where he raised his family, and took...
Clifford Alan "Al" Guise
Sep 19, 2023
Mr. Clifford Alan “Al” Guise, age 73 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fl. following a courageous battle with cancer. He proudly served in the US Navy.
Born October 31,1949 in Homerville, Ga., Mr. Guise was the son of Clifford White and Audrey Emmerick. Al could fix...
Derrick Tanner
Sep 17, 2023
Mr. Derrick Tanner, age 53 years old of Pearson, Ga., passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Alachua County, Florida, on June 19, 1970, son of Mary Helen Joyner Tanner. Derrick made his home in Pearson, where he worked as a mechanic for Guthrie Motors. He attended the Willacoochee...
Mrs. Alice Lee Hardee
Sep 17, 2023
Mrs. Alice Lee Hardee, age 76 years old of Millwood, Ga., passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, at St. Vincent Riverside Hospital, in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short illness.
Mrs. Alice was born in Millwood, Ga., on February 4, 1947, daughter of Mr. Harvey Thompson and Mrs. Ellen Johnstun Thompson. Making her home there...
Mr. James Olen Horton
Sep 16, 2023
Mr. James Olen Horton, age 78 years old of Willacoochee, Ga., passed away, Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Ga. He was born in Mora, Ga., son of Willis Jr. and Mavadell Carmichael Horton. Mr. Horton made his home in Willacoochee, where he, alongside his wife, took great pride in raising and providing for their family. He...
James Elam Gaskins, Jr.
Sep 9, 2023
James Elam Gaskins Jr. April 17, 1968 – September 9, 2023, The Man, the Myth, the Legend, the one and only Pappy. James Elam Gaskins Jr., affectionately known as ‘Pappy,’ was a dedicated and unwavering farmer. Born on April 17, 1968, he was the beloved son of James “Jimmy” and Margaret Gaskins. From his earliest days, it was clear...
E.L. Meeks
Sep 8, 2023
Mr. Elisha Leslie “E.L.” Meeks, age 79, passed away Friday, September 08, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mr. Meeks was born October l9, l943 in Douglas, Ga. to the late William Orville Meeks and Pauline Underwood Gillis. He had made his home in Atkinson County for most of his life and...
Katherine McKinnon
Aug 26, 2023
Mrs. Katherine McKinnon, age 64 years old of Pearson, Ga., passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. following an extended illness. She was born in Lakeland, Ga. on December 11, 1958, daughter of Elie Gordon Register and Eloise Giddens. Mrs. McKinnon made her home in Pearson, where she enjoyed spending time working...
William D. Folsom
Aug 9, 2023
Mr. William D. Folsom, age 79, passed away Wednesday, August 09, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
SFC (Retired) William David Folsom, was born in Nashville, Ga. on May 25, 1944, to William Junior and Willie Mae Sirmans Folsom and passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Mr. Folsom was raised in Berrien and Lowndes County and joined...
James "Jimmy" Leonard Fussell
Jul 28, 2023
Mr. James L. “Jimmy” Fussell, age 79, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home in Pearson, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mr. Fussell was born March 17, l944 in Douglas, Ga. to Emory and Cora Carver Fussell. He had made his home in the Coffee / Atkinson County area most of his life. He loved woodworking and was...
Sandy Wynn Jewell
Jul 28, 2023
Mrs. Sandy W. Jewell, age 63 years old, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. She was born in Homerville, Ga., on July 20, 1960, daughter of Jay and Helen Odum Harrell. Sandy made her home in the Pearson area for most of her life. She enjoyed relaxing by the...
Elmarie Ruth Belch McNeal
Jul 27, 2023
Mrs. Elmarie Ruth Belch McNeal, age 91 years old, of Tampa, Fl. (formerly of Willacoochee, Ga.) passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Advent Health of Tampa in Tampa, Fl. She was born in Willacoochee, Ga. on September 1, 1931, daughter of Mr. McKoy Belch and Mrs. Elmarie Ethridge Mobley.
Survivors include: 2 Sons: Gary McNeal and wife Lynn William...
Regina K. Peach
Jul 21, 2023
Mrs. Regina K. Peach, age 55 years old, of Douglas, Ga., passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. She was born, November 11, 1967, in Fernandina Beach, Florida, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Seyene Spivey Anderson. Regina spent most of her life around the Douglas area, where she worked at...
Jerry Thigpen
Jul 11, 2023
Mr. Jerry Thigpen, age 69 years old of Pearson, Ga., passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born in Nicholls, Ga., on July 22, 1953, son of Lawrence Thigpen and Mary Evelyn Ro. Mr. Thigpen made his home in Pearson where he worked as a truck driver for many years and was...
William Barron Luke
Jul 10, 2023
Mr. William "Bill" Barron Luke, age 64 years old of Axson, Ga. passed away, Monday, July 10, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. He was born on January 20, 1959, in Nashville, Ga., the son of Kenneth and Dora Jones Luke. Mr. Luke lived most of his life in and around the Axson area, where he worked...
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