Area Obituaries

Mark Charles Goodrich Mark Charles Goodrich, 70, passed away on June 25, 2026. A devoted Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather, and faithful friend, Mark lived a life that reflected God’s grace, kindness, and unwavering love. Above all else, he loved Jesus. Nothing brought Mark greater happiness than his family. His wife, daughters, sons-in-law, and especially…

Sylvia McLaughlin Rigdon Sylvia McLaughlin Rigdon, 72, of Townsend, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Clewiston, FL, she lived in Florida and New York until she married and has lived down south ever since.  She enjoyed riding horses, even falling off multiple times didn’t stop…

James Robert “Bob” Thompson James Robert “Bob” Thompson, age 94, of Townsend, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, under the compassionate care of Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Bob was the son of the late Ralph Everett Thompson and Elizabeth Reeves Thompson, and grew up at…

Lorinza Reed Lorinza Reed, of McIntosh County, died Sunday, July 5, 2026. The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Darien Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Bolden. Interment will be in Belleville Cemetery.…

Eugene McIver Eugene Christopher McIver, of McIntosh County, died June 30, 2026. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Darien Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at Prospect Baptist Church in Cresent, with interment to follow in Belleville…

Benjamin Hall Deacon Benjamin Hall of Sapelo Island died June 21, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Darien Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, at St. Luke Baptist Church on Sapelo…

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Paul Jones Howard Paul Jones Howard, 92, of Darien, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 1, 2026. Born on December 14, 1933, in Birmingham, Alabama, Paul was a proud retired United States Navy veteran who honorably served his country. He lived a long and meaningful life and will be remembered by those…

Frank Henry Ryals Frank Henry Ryals, 87, of Townsend, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home. He was a native and lifelong resident of McIntosh County, retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation, and was a US Army veteran.  He enjoyed the outdoors whether planting and working in his garden or riding…

Ronnie Kirkland Ronnie Kirkland, 73, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Linda Bennett Kirkland of Cox, Georgia; his son, Ronnie Lee Kirkland, Jr. of Cox, Georgia; his daughter, Tina Kirkland Singleton of Brunswick, Georgia; and his…