Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA

Mr. James Olen Horton

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kevin Wayne Hall, Sr.

Kevin Wayne Hall, Sr.

Jul 9, 2023

Mr. Kevin Wayne Hall, Sr., age 58 years old, of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Pearson, Ga., passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at MUSE Hospital in Charleston, S.C.  He was born, January 30, 1965, in Savannah, Ga., son of Marcus Hall and Pauline White Fredrick.  Mr. Hall worked in the mobile home service industry.  He was a talented mechanic and...

Kate Ethel Bailey Wade

Kate Ethel Bailey Wade

Jul 3, 2023

Mrs. Kate Bailey Wade, age 74, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home in Pearson, Georgia, following a short illness. Known affectionately in the community as “Granny Kate” and “Miss Katy,” Mrs. Wade was a beacon of compassion, advice, assistance, and friendship for so many people. Her loving, jovial & heartwarming demeanor, and her natural ability to...

Regina Davis Courson Lancos

Regina Davis Courson Lancos

Jun 28, 2023

Regina Davis Courson Lancos, age 60 years old of Moultrie, Ga., formerly of Pearson, left this world for her eternal home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

She was born on May 21, 1963, in Douglas, Ga. To Edwin Davis, Sr., and Janice Vickers Davis. She resided in Pearson, Ga. with her loving parents, older brother Gary, sister Tracy, and brother...

Sandra Lynn Nugent

Sandra Lynn Nugent

Jun 24, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Lynn Nugent, age 54 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at The University Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., after a courageous battle with leukemia.  She was born in Homerville, Ga. on July 26, 1968, daughter of Dave Curtis Sr., and Glenda Middleton Roberson.  Sandra made her home in Willacoochee and worked at the...

James Arthur Corbitt, Jr.

James Arthur Corbitt, Jr.

Jun 22, 2023

Mr. James Arthur Corbitt, Jr., age 75 years old, of Willacoochee, Ga. passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following a short illness.  He was born in Coffee County on June 1, 1948, the son of Arthur and Lois Highsmith Corbitt.  While splitting his time between Willacoochee and Dunnellon, Florida, Mr. Corbitt worked...

Joseph "Jody" Clay Fussell

Joseph "Jody" Clay Fussell

Jun 16, 2023

 

Mr. Joseph Clay “Jody” Fussell, age 51 years old of Pearson, Ga., passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, with his wife and daughter by his side.  He was born in Fitzgerald, Ga. on December 4, 1971, the son of James Leonard Fussell and Linda Moore Tanner.  Jody made his home in Pearson where took great pride and respect...

George Thomas Guise

George Thomas Guise

Jun 11, 2023

Mr. George Thomas Guise, age 72 years old of Pearson, Ga. passed away, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. He was born in Miami, Florida on April 21, 1951, the son of Clifford and Audrey Emerick White.  Mr. Guise came from New Jersey to south Ga. around 1999 to make his home...

Charlie F. Vining

Charlie F. Vining

Jun 9, 2023

Mr. Charlie F. Vining, age 73 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Friday, June 09, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. Survivors include: Wife: Julia Vining of Pearson, Ga. 2 Daughters: Melynda Vining of Pearson, Ga. Melissa Corbitt and husband Jimmy of Pearson, Ga. 3 Sons: Charlie Vining, Jr. and wife Kim of Pearson, Ga. Jason Vining and wife...

Judy Ann Zimmerman

Judy Ann Zimmerman

Jun 3, 2023

Mrs. Judy Ann Zimmerman, age 71 years old, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Kingsland, Ga. following a brief illness. She was born in Kirkland, Ga. on June 9, 1951, daughter of Joseph Smith, Sr., and Cleo Griffis Royals.  Judy made her home in the Atkinson County area, where she, along with her husband, Richard, raised...