Area Obituaries

Theodore Howard Jr. Theodore Howard Jr. died Oct. 9, 2026. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Ebenezer Cemetery. Darien Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Jannette Blocker Evangelist Jannette Blocker, 73, of Darien, passed away on October 17, 2026 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Emma Blocker and was born on February 20, 1953 in Darien. She was educated at Todd-Grant High school and retired from The Darien News. Evangelist Blocker…

Johnny Stephen Howard Johnny Stephen Howard, 63, of Darien, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of McIntosh County and was a commercial shrimper most of his life.  Johnny was known as a loving family man and enjoyed getting together with them and his friends whenever possible. …

Russell T. “Rusty” Quarterman A Celebration of Life for Russell T. “Rusty” Quarterman will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Skipper’s Fish Camp Deck from 3 to 6 p.m. Rusty, 76, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. Born in Tampa, FL, he and his…

Russell L. Kent passed away at his residence on October 8, 2026, while doing what he loved. Russell was born on September 26, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama, to Captain Stanley and Sara Kent. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, educator, and community leader. Russell lived a life defined by service, dedication, leadership, and a…

Alberta Pasco Lockwood Alberta Pasco Lockwood, 93, of Crescent, died Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at her residence in Brunswick. L.W. Jackson & Family Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Lavonia Leigh Wallace Lavonia Leigh Wallace, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Georgia. Lavonia was born on September 8, 1957, in Palatka, Florida, to the late Russel and Hazel Gore and lived in Townsend for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and…

Eddie William Poppell Jr. Eddie William Poppell, Jr., 45, of Townsend, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at his home. Born in Jesup, he lived in McIntosh County all of his life.  He was a commercial shrimper, and was known as the Oyster Man.  He worked in dock construction and enjoyed spending time with…

Gurlie Kimp Mr. Gurlie Kimp, 78, of Darien, transitioned on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. A viewing will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at L.W. Jackson & Family Mortuary, 76 Stafford Ave., Brunswick. Celebration of Life will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery…

Thomas “Tom” Jackson Thomas “Tom” L. Jackson (76) of Richmond Hill, Georgia, went to be with Jesus on September 18th, 2026, at 1:25 P.M. at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, businessman, and follower of Jesus Christ. Tom was born to Florence Louise Rowe…