Area Obituaries

William “Bill” Downey III William “Bill” Downey III , 87, of St. Simons Island, GA, passed away on Sunday, February 28, at Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick Campus. Born in Brunswick, Ga., on June 27, 1933, he was the only child of Willam Downey, Jr and Venice Coker Downey. Bill graduated from Knoxville High School, Knoxville,…

Audrey Lynnette Warren Audrey Lynnette Warren, 55, of Darien, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. She was a native and lifelong resident of McIntosh County, a former substitute teacher, had worked in retail sales, and was a homemaker.  Lynn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a…

Maureen Ann Peeples Maureen Ann Peeples lost her battle with cancer on February 27, 2021. A private service will be held at a later date. Maureen resided most of 40 years in Darien. She left behind four children, Andrew Westcott (Kelly) of Virginia, Neal Peeples, Kevin Peeples (Whitney) and Tara Ericksen (Jacob), all of Darien/Townsend.…

Jane Williamson Walker Barbara “Jane” Williamson Walker, 85, of Meridian, died Sunday, February 28, 2021. Jane was a native of McIntosh County. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Charles A. Walker; two daughters, Marianna Durant Hagan of Valona, Suzanne Durant Forsyth of Valona; and two sons, Charles J. Durant of Valona and…

Mattie Reames Gladstone Mattie Louise Reames Gladstone, 93, a long-time resident of Ridgeville, GA, died Friday, February 26, 2021. She was born January 11, 1928 to Samuel Ira and Sarah McIntosh Reames in Ridgeville, Georgia. She is predeceased by two siblings, brother, Samuel I. Reames, II, married to Mary Ann Paul; and sister, Sarah, married…

Elizabeth Ivy Miller Elizabeth Ivy Miller, 80, of Crescent, Georgia passed away Tuesday, the 23rd of February, 2021, at her residence, after a lengthy illness. Elizabeth was born the 12th of May 1940 in Crescent, GA, to the late Maime Gordon and the late George Gordon, Sr. In addition to Elizabeth’s parents, she is preceded…

Joe Daniel Newman Joe Daniel Newman, 82, of Townsend, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at his residence. He was a former Golden Glove boxer. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Charlotte Floyd Gore Charlotte Floyd Gore, a retired teacher and resident of Cedar Point, GA, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on February 25, 2021, at the age of 71. Charlotte was born in Baltimore, MD, on May 13, 1949, to Dr. Edmund and Mrs. Eugenia Virusky.  She grew up in Baxley, Georgia, and graduated…

Charlie Robert Rogers Charlie Robert Rogers, 56 years old, of Darien Georgia, went to be with the Lord at 7:04 pm Saturday February 20th 2021 in his home surrounded by the love of friends and family. Charlie was born at Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital on August 9. 1964 to Milton and Hazel (Arnold) Rogers.  He graduated…

Ka’Jehmone Jaleel Campbell Ka’Jehmone Jaleel Campbell died on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Darien Funeral Home parking lot. A walk-through viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, at the funeral home. He is survived by…