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Recent Obituaries in Kingsland, GA

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Kingsland, GA area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

John Lord

John Lord

Oct 3, 2017

Mr. John William Lord, Jr ., age 79 of Folkston, Ga. passed away on the evening of Tuesday, October 3 rd , 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Lord was born in Warwick, Rhode Island on February 4 th , 1938 to the late John William, Sr. and Lorretta Lang. Mr. Lord is survived by his...

Boots Walker

Boots Walker

Oct 3, 2017

Mrs. Boots Caroline Graham Walker , age 78 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, October 3 rd , 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Walker was born on December 20 th , 1938 in Eastman, Ga. to the late Ollie Graham Ferrell. Mrs. Walker was most remembered for working at Angelo’s for 17...

Rebecca Herrera

Rebecca Herrera

Sep 30, 2017

Mrs. Rebecca Simmons Herrera , age 57 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 30 th , 2017 at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Fl. Mrs. Herrera was born August 12 th , 1960 in Washington, D.C. to the late Herbert and Eva Simmons. Her husband said of her, “Rebecca, or Becky as she was...

Barbara Cooper

Barbara Cooper

Sep 29, 2017

Ms. Barbara Ann Cooper , age 72 of Saint Marys, Georgia passed away surrounded by family on the afternoon of Friday, September 29 th , 2017 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl. Ms. Cooper was born on July 6 th , 1945 in Brunswick, Ga. She is the daughter of the late Thomas Richard & Hattie Miller Cox. Barbara...

Donald Miller

Donald Miller

Sep 26, 2017

Mr. Donald Arnold "Moose" Miller, Sr. April 20, 1934 – September 26, 2017 Mr. Donald Arnold "Moose" Miller, Sr., age 83, of Griffin, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Miller was born on April 20, 1934, in Old Hickory, TN, the youngest of ten siblings, to the late Fred and Zola Teal Miller. He was...

Christine Sanders

Christine Sanders

Sep 26, 2017

Mrs. Christine Sanders July 3, 1935 – September 26, 2017 Mrs. Christine Sanders, age 82, of Griffin, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Spalding Regional Hospital, Funeral service for Mrs. Christine Sanders will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2 pm in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Westwood Gardens. Friends may...

Margaret Ector

Margaret Ector

Sep 26, 2017

Mrs. Margaret W. Ector November 12, 1925 – September 26, 2017 Mrs. Margaret W. Ector, age 91, of Griffin passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Eternal Hope Hospice. Funeral service for Mrs. Margaret W. Ector will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2 pm in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Griffin...

Mary Lucas

Mary Lucas

Sep 24, 2017

Mrs. Mary Thornton Lucas May 27, 1930 – September 24, 2017 Mrs. Mary Thornton Lucas, age 87, of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Brightmoor Nursing Center in Griffin. Mrs. Lucas was born in Greenville, GA on May 27, 1930 to the late Wiley A. Thornton and the late Mary Wilson Thornton. She retired with 35 years...

George Carter

George Carter

Sep 19, 2017

Mr. George Mitchel “Murphy” Carter , age 70, of Kingsland, Ga. passed away surrounded by family on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 19 th , 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. Mr. Carter was born February 18 th , 1947 in Waycross, Ga. to the late Buster and Betty Carter. His family moved to Woodbine in the early ‘50s....

Mattie Aldridge

Mattie Aldridge

Sep 19, 2017

Ms. Mattie Martha Aldridge , age 81, of Kingsland, Ga. passed away on the evening of Tuesday, September 19 th , 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Ga. Ms. Aldridge was born March 16 th , 1936 in Hoboken, Ga. to the late Floyd Albert and Bertha Mae Melton. She married her beloved husband Buddy on August...

Darrell Akers

Darrell Akers

Sep 18, 2017

Mr. Darrell L. Akers February 5, 1971 – September 18, 2017 Mr. Darrell L. Akers, age 46, of Hampton, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Akers was born on February 5, 1971 in Welch, WV. He made a living as an HVAC Tech for Meeks Heating and Air and was...

Charles Byars

Charles Byars

Sep 17, 2017

Mr. Charles Ray “Charlie” Byars February 9, 1937 – September 17, 2017 Mr. Charles Ray “Charlie” Byars, age 80, of Williamson, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017 surrounded by his family at Eternal Hope Hospice in Griffin. Mr. Byars was born in Griffin, on February 9, 1937 to the late Carlton Dean Byars and the late Martha Louise Allen...

Bernard Ribley

Bernard Ribley

Sep 9, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Bernard Joseph “Joe” Ribley announces his passing after a long illness of heart problems. Joe passed away on September 9 th , 2017 at the age of 73 at Baptist Health Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Joe was born March 9 th , 1944 in Lima, Ohio to the late Bernard and...

Beth Harstvedt

Beth Harstvedt

Sep 8, 2017

Ms. Beth Susan Harstvedt , age 58 passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 8th, 2017 at South East Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Ga. Ms. Harstvedt was born on April 15th, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is the daughter of the late Herman & Audrey A. LaFond Klepp. Her sons said of her, “All that...

Sarah Massey

Sarah Massey

Sep 7, 2017

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Manley Massey March 24, 1947 – September 7, 2017 Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Manley Massey, age 70, of Griffin, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Eternal Hope Hospice. Mrs. Massey was born on March 24, 1947 in Griffin, GA, to the late Elmer David and Carrie Lou Kent Manley. She was also preceded in death by...

Sherry Ballard

Sherry Ballard

Sep 4, 2017

Ms. Sherry Elizabeth Ballard , age 48 of St. Marys, Ga., passed away the morning of Monday, September 4 th , 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga. Ms. Ballard was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 29 th , 1969 to Charlene Brown. Her family shared “Sherry was a well known and loved person in the community....

Bonnie Unangst

Bonnie Unangst

Sep 1, 2017

Mrs. Bonnie Elaine Unangst , age 58 of St. Marys, Ga. passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, September 1st, 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Ga. Mrs. Unangst was born on November 28th, 1958 in Griffin, Ga. She is the daughter of Byron Brown and the late Marvina Taylor Miller. Her husband, Jim, said...

Edna Hensler

Edna Hensler

Aug 27, 2017

Mrs. Edna Conkle Hensler September 22, 1936 – August 27, 2017 Mrs. Edna Conkle Hensler, age 80, of Milner, formerly of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Mrs. Hensler was born in Hampton, GA on September 22, 1936 to the late Annie Belle Conkle and the late Eugene Elijah Conkle. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist...

Vicky Bruce

Vicky Bruce

Aug 24, 2017

Mrs. Vicky Ann Bruce , age 59 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 24 th , 2017 at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Fl. Mrs. Bruce was born February 7 th , 1958 in Brunswick, Ga. to Margaret Jewel McCallum and the late Billy Dean Dew. Vicky’s life would seem too short to many,...

Doris Bloodworth

Doris Bloodworth

Aug 15, 2017

Mrs. Doris Louise Bloodworth May 15, 1933 – August 15, 2017 Mrs. Doris Louise Bloodworth, age 84, of Griffin, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Atlanta Medical Center. Mrs. Bloodworth was born in Sledge, Mississippi on May 15, 1933 to the late Beatrice and Bailey Malone. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and cooking, and was a member of The...

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