Local Obituaries for Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, GA
Lowanda S. Musgrove
Dec 1, 2025
Mrs. Lowanda S. Musgrove, age 55, of Brunswick, Ga. passed away Monday, December 01, 2025, at South Georgia Health System Hospital in Brunswick, Ga.
Survivors Include:
Husband: James “Buddy” Musgrove of Brunswick, Ga.
2 Sons: Scott McDermitt and wife Sherry of Dublin, Ga.
David Musgrove of Brunswick, Ga.
2 Brothers: Bobby Stone, Jr. and wife Becky of Brunswick, Ga.
Jeffery Stone and Tammy Whiddon of Ray...
Ava Nicole Branch
Nov 26, 2025
Ms. Ava Nicole Branch, age 25, of Dupont, Ga. passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Dupont, Ga.
Survivors Include:
Daughter: Nova Branch of Naylor, Ga.
Mother: Greta Branch and husband Jessie Lewis of Naylor, Ga.
2 Brothers: Henry Collin Branch of Pearson, Ga.
Cayden Branch of Naylor, Ga.
Sister: Jasmine Branch of Naylor, Ga.
Grandparents:...
Vivian Taft Nicholson
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Taft Nicholson, age 98, of Douglas, Ga. (formerly of Atkinson County), passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Lakeside Senior Living in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mrs. Nicholson was born on May 02, 1927, in Pearson, Ga., to the late Cauley and Vicey Taft. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Sears in Douglas, Ga....
Ricky Luel Carter
Nov 13, 2025
Mr. Ricky Luel Carter, age 62, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his home in Pearson, Ga. following a brief illness.
Mr. Carter was born on October 28, 1963, in Douglas, Ga. to the late Jesse Preston and Helen Patricia Tanner Carter. He lived in Pearson, Ga. and was a member of Beaulah Church. Mr. Carter was...
Willie Grant "Bo-Diddly" Williams
Nov 8, 2025
Willie Grant Williams was born on June 10, 1962, to the late Grant and Caldonia Williams. He was the sixth of eight children and affectionately known to all who loved and cared for him as “Bo-Diddly.”
He attended the public schools of Atkinson County in Pearson, Georgia, where he built lifelong friendships and a strong sense of community. “Bo-Diddly” was a...
Zoie Lee Cribb
Nov 7, 2025
Mrs. Zoie Lee Cribb, age 65, of Pearson, Ga., passed away Friday, November 07, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga., following a brief illness.
Mrs. Cribb was born on January 04, 1960, in Pearson, Ga. to the late Thomas Edward and Gladys Robinson Cribb. She lived in Pearson, Ga. where she worked as a receptionist at the Atkinson...
Jessie Donald "Donnie" Gardner
Nov 3, 2025
Mr. Jessie Donald “Donnie” Gardner, age 74, of Douglas, GA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 07,1951 in Albany, GA, to the late Virginia (Horton) Newmans and the late RL Newmans; raised all his life in Willacoochee, GA. He lived in Douglas, GA...
Vivian Carroll Gay
Nov 1, 2025
Mrs. Vivian Carroll Gay, age 88, of Axson, Ga., passed away November 01, 2025, at her home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness.
Mrs. Gay was born on June 09, 1937, in Lakeland, Fl. to the late Joel E. and Blanche Odom Carroll. She made her home in Axson, Ga. after moving from Lakeland, Fl. in 1977. Mrs. Gay was...
Jean Carolyn Young Peterson
Oct 28, 2025
Mrs. Jean Carolyn Young Peterson, age 94, of Kirkland, Ga., passed away October 28, 2025, at Hospice Satilla in Waycross, Ga. following a short illness.
Born October 09, 1931, in Douglas, Ga., Mrs. Peterson was the daughter of the late Jack and Ollis Hinson Young. She had made her home in Kirkland, Ga. for most of her life and was a...
Terry Hall
Oct 21, 2025
Mr. Terry Hall, age 65, of Lake City, Fl. (formerly Willacoochee) passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fl.
Mr. Hall was born on August 18, 1960, in Ocilla, Ga. to the late Judy Hall. He made his home around Lake City, Fl. 20 years ago and worked at Hall Salvage Yard. Mr. Hall enjoyed...
Erma Lee Carver Thigpen
Oct 19, 2025
Mrs. Erma Lee Carver Thigpen, age 100, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga.
Mrs. Thigpen was born on February 19, 1925, in Atkinson County to the late Alma Lewis and Gertrude Lott Carver. She worked as a Farmer and Homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading and working in the yard...
Westley Dane Huggins
Oct 5, 2025
Little Westley Dane Huggins, of Waynesville, Ga. passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Memorial Satilla Hospital in Waycross, Ga..
Westley touched the lives of so many with his beautiful smile, contagious giggle, and endless energy. Born on January 23, 2024, to Nick and Kayla Huggins, he was the joy of our family, friends, and church. He was a constant source...
Leslie Marie Batten
Sep 26, 2025
Mrs. Leslie Marie Batten, age 56, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Memorial University Hospital in Savannah, Ga..
Survivors include:
2 Sons: Christopher Crosby of Sale City, Ga.
William Ashley Crosby and Courtney Boatright of Douglas, Ga.
Sister: Debra Jones and husband George of Andalusia, Al.
2 Brothers: Amos Tomlin and wife Nancy of Wilson, Ok.
Leonard Tomlin, Jr. of Cairo, Ga.
Grandchildren:...
Henry Cecil Matthew "Boo Boo" Spivey
Sep 24, 2025
Mr. Henry Cecil Matthew “Boo Boo” Spivey, age 57, of Axson, Ga. passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his home in Axson, Ga. following an extended illness.
A native of Atkinson County, Mr. Spivey was born on July 05, 1968, to the late Henry Cecil “Sarg” and Margaret Arnold Spivey. Boo Boo enjoyed his career in computer technology with...
Derryl Lee
Sep 20, 2025
Mr. Derryl Lee, age 64, of Waycross, Ga. (formerly of Pearson, Ga.) passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home in Waycross, Ga., following an extended illness.
Mr. Lee was born on October 22, 1959 in Douglas, Ga. to the late Delmas Henry and Elmarie Lott Lee. He had made his home in Pearson for most of his life before...
Billy Ray Spires
Sep 17, 2025
Mr. Billy Ray Spires, age 61, of Nashville, Ga. passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home in Nashville, Ga.
A native of Douglas Ga., Mr. Spires was born September 6, l964, son of the late Sage and Mary Ellen Moulder Highsmith Spires. He made his home in Nashville and worked for many years as a farm hand. He enjoyed...
Laverne W. Summerlin
Sep 14, 2025
Mrs. Laverne W. Summerlin, age 75, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.
A native of Douglas, Ga., Mrs. Summerlin was born September 12, l950, daughter of the late Johnny and Doris Spivey Williams. Laverne and her husband Hardy moved to Pearson in l994. She...
Rosalinda Rios Denava
Sep 13, 2025
Mrs. Rosalinda Rios Denava, age 57, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home in Pearson, Ga.
Survivors Include
3 Sons: Adrian Nava Rios and wife Selene Merlado Nava of Pearson, Ga.
Alejandro Nava Rios of Pearson, Ga.
Rosendo Nava Rios of Mission, Tx.
Daughter: Maria Guadalupe...
Sylvia Stone Walker
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Sylvia Stone Walker, age 69, of Enigma, Ga. passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home in Enigma, Ga.
Born October 12, l955, in Homerville, Ga., Mrs. Walker was the daughter of the late Ervin, Sr. and Florine Hutchinson Stone. She had made her home in Enigma, Ga. for most of her life and was a member of new...
Donna Marie Newland
Aug 26, 2025
Ms. Donna Marie Newland, age 48, of Pearson, Ga. passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Ga. following an extended illness.
A native of Lima, Ohio, Ms. Newland was born November 27, l976 to the late Charles and Wanda Lou Prior Newland. She had lived in Pearson, Ga. for the past 20 years, having moved...
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