Area Obituaries

William Vaughn Smith William Vaughn Smith, 100, of Darien, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Aubrey L. Mosley Mr. Aubrey L. Mosley, age 75, of McIntosh County, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Memorial Health in Savannah, after a sudden illness. He was a native of Toombs County and grew up in Lyons.  He was a graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in Tifton, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry. …

Kip Hancher Kip Hancher, 59, of Townsend died October 14, 2023 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. A memorial service, with military honors, will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

Jessica Danielle Johns Jessica Danielle Johns, 34, of Brunswick, died on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. The Glynn native attended Darien Church of God. She has a special gift of friendship, compassion and concern for others. Survivors are her father, Vernon Johns Jr.; brother, Scotty Johns; sisters, Cambi Lane and Laura Kay Hill, all of Brunswick,…

Tommy Chastine Jr. Tommy Chastine Jr., of Crescent, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Eastlight Baptist Church on Smith Road, with burial following in Churchill Cemetery. A walk-through viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, at Darien…

Mary Glasgow Chiles Ware Mary Glasgow Chiles Ware was born on July 3, 1940 in Sanford, North Carolina, and died October 26, 2023 in Darien, Georgia. Mary spent her early childhood in Beaufort, South Carolina, and Miami, Florida, while her father George, a surgeon with the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, served in the Pacific Theatre…

Henry Arden Skipper Jr. Henry Arden Skipper, Jr., 88, of Darien, departed this life Friday, October 27, 2023, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Darien, with Reverend Jack Peeler officiating. Interment will follow in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, with Nicholas Skipper, Dalton…

Quinton Jermaine Blocker It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Quinton Jermaine Blocker, of Liberty County and formerly of Darien, who transitioned on Saturday, October 14, 2023.      A walk-through viewing will be held on Friday, Oct. 27. from 3 to 7 p.m. at Banner of Truth Church, 309 Garrison…

Richard Alston Sr. Richard “Chef” Alston Sr., of Meridian, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center, in Savannah. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Greater Works Than These Ministries, 4020 Wylly Ave., Brunswick. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Hudson Cemetery, in Meridian.…

Joyce Drake Joyce L. Drake died Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Southeast Georgia Health System. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Belleville Cemetery. She is survived by her children, David Palmer III, Christena Carmena and Lisa M. Palmer; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Darien Funeral Home is…