Area Obituaries

Matt Elkins Matt Elkins, 57, of Jesup died Friday, March 22, 2019. The Ohio native and former Townsend resident had lived in Wayne County the past seven years.  He was of the Baptist faith, former Georgia DOT road crewman and a “Jack of all trades”. Matt was an avid fisherman and just enjoyed the outdoors. He was…

Kenneth W. Watson Kenneth W. Watson died Saturday, March 16, 2019, with his wife, Patricia West Watson, and brother-in-law, Ronald Marvin West, at his side. Survivors include his stepson, Adam W. Outlaw (Emma); and adored grandson, Abraham Joseph Outlaw.  Also surviving are Carleace  Nunnally and Sandi Falkenhagen of Birmingham, Alabama.  He is  preceded in death…

Stephanie C. Vann   Stephanie Cheryl Vann, formerly of Crescent, died Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Prospect Baptist Church in Crescent, with burial to follow in Belleville Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, from 5-7 p.m.…

Bernice Gibbs 1926-2019 Bernice was born the 4th of 9 children to Clifford and Rufus Bennett, October 18, 1926 in Lakeland, FL. Her mother was a homemaker, her father was later a ferryboat captain who transported vacationing guests like the Ford’s and Rockefeller’s from Brunswick, Georgia, to the Jekyll Island Resort, where he was also…

Viola Ford Viola Ford, of Darien, died March 13, 2019 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Kingdom Church in Darien, with burial to follow in Upper Mill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Victory…

Henry Simpson Holley Henry Simpson Holley, 88, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, surrounded by his family. Henry Holley was born in Live Oak, Fla., but Quincy, Florida, was the place he always called home. He joined the United States Navy in 1948 and served his country honorably as a member of the Seabees. Henry was discharged from…

Larry Jim Rozier Larry Jim Rozier, 73, of Walthourville, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his residence.  Born in McIntosh County, he had lived in Walthourville most of his life. He was formerly the owner of Hinesville Carpet before retiring and turning the business over to his brothers.  Larry was an avid sportsman, enjoying…

James Hill Sr. James Hill Sr., of Townsend, died February 27, 2019. The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 9 at 11 a.m. at Banner of Truth, 705 Garrison St., in Darien, with burial to follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church.…

Tommy Braddy Tommy Braddy, 69, of Townsend, died Tuesday, March 5 at his residence. Arrangements may be announced by the family. Cremation services were provided by Golden Isles Cremation Center/Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Robert Eason Robert Lee Eason, 87, of Darien, died Tuesday, March 5 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Revs. Nathan Smith and Bobby Tatum officiating. Burial will follow in Brunswick Memorial Park Cemetery. The family…