Obituaries
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.
Mary Lee
May 22, 2017
Mrs. Mary “Michele” Lee September 29, 1949 – May 22, 2017 Mrs. Mary “Michele” Lee, age 67, of Griffin, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. Michele, affectionately known to her family as “Mikki”, was born on September 29, 1949 in Middletown, OH to the late Alexander Cecere and the late Edna Cecere....
John Riggins
May 21, 2017
Mr. John G. Riggins September 4, 1921 – May 21, 2017 Mr. John G. Riggins, age 95, of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Brightmoor Hospice. Mr. Riggins was born on September 4, 1921 in Neal, GA to the late Alvin Glen Riggins and the late Lillie Pearl Riggins. He was also preceded in death by his...
Brendel Gbolo
May 20, 2017
Ms. Brendel Ethel Gbolo, age 67 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away unexpectedly on May 20th, 2017 at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Ga. Ms. Gbolo was born in Fernandina Beach, Fl. on September 22nd, 1949. She is the daughter of the late Dorothy Mae Washington Monroe and Simon Jerry Monroe. “Goodbye is not forever. Goodbye is not the...
James Wilkerson
May 20, 2017
Mr. James Allen Wilkerson , age 75 of St. Marys, Ga. passed away on Saturday, May 20th, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. Mr. Wilkerson was born in Statesboro, Ga. on March 18th, 1942. He is the son of the late Leroy & Edna Miller Wilkerson. Mr. Wilkerson “Allen”, as he was known to his family and...
James Hartness
May 15, 2017
James “David” Hartness September 4, 1951 – May 15, 2017 James “David” Hartness, age 65, of Conyers, GA, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at Sacred Journey Hospice in McDonough, GA. James “David” Hartness was born on September 4, 1951 in Atlanta, GA to the late Carl Robert Hartness and the late Helen Lucille Hartness. Survivors include his wife Valerie...
Danny Cosper
May 14, 2017
Mr. Danny Eugene Cosper July 9, 1957 – May 14, 2017 Mr. Danny Eugene Cosper, age 59, of Brooks, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Cosper was born on July 9, 1957 in Brooks GA to the late William Elbert Cosper and Elizabeth Ann Loggins Cosper. He was also preceded in death by brother, Ricky...
Michael Foster
May 10, 2017
Mr. Michael Albert “Mickey” Foster May 29, 1947 – May 10, 2017 Mr. Michael Albert “Mickey” Foster, age 69, of Snellville, formerly of Griffin, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Dekalb Medical. Mr. Foster was born on May 29, 1947 in Griffin GA to the late Albert Franklin Foster and the late Ernestine Mask Foster. He was also...
 
            Jeremy Dewolf
May 6, 2017
Mr. Jeremy David DeWolf , age 40, of Brunswick, GA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 6 th , 2017 at the Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys, GA. Mr. DeWolf was born on June 3 rd , 1976 in Garden City, Michigan to Eric James and Gail Lynn DeWolf. Along with his parents, Mr. DeWolf is also survived by...
Nora Jester
May 5, 2017
Mrs. Nora Bell Jester September 12, 1934 – May 5, 2017 Mrs. Nora Bell Jester, age 82, of Griffin, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Bell Jester will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m at Towaliga Baptist Church in Jackson. Interment will follow in Oak Hill...
 
            David Lawson
Apr 25, 2017
Mr. David Lawson May 27, 1967 – April 25, 2017 Mr. David Lawson, age 49, of Griffin passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at his residence. A graveside memorial service for Mr. David Lawson will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 11 am in Westwood Gardens. Reverend Terry Butler will officiate.
Robert Griggs
Apr 16, 2017
Mr. Robert “Bob” Carr Griggs , age 64, passed away Sunday, April 16 th , 2017 at his home in Kingsland, GA. Mr. Griggs was born November 26 th , 1952 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Joseph Lee and Emma Carr Griggs. His family said of him, “Bob was a man of few words, but when he spoke...
Don Pye
Apr 10, 2017
Rev. Don Henry Pye July 28, 1935 – April 10, 2017 Rev. Don Henry Pye, age 81, of Locust Grove, GA passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Rev. Pye was born on July 28, 1935 in Griffin, GA to the late Edward Earl Pye and the late Virginia Martin. He was also...
Karen Millard
Apr 8, 2017
Mrs. Karen Louise Millard , age 69 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away on the evening of Saturday, April 8 th , 2017 at the NE Florida Community Hospice Morris Center on the UF Health campus in Jacksonville, Fl. Mrs. Millard was born on July 23 rd , 1947 in Bremerton, Washington. She is the daughter of the late Walt Northway...
Joyce Garcia
Apr 8, 2017
Mrs. Joyce Ann Garcia , age 77 of Kingsland, Ga. went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 8th, 2017 at the Senior Care Center of St. Marys, in St. Marys, Ga. Mrs. Garcia was born on January 5th, 1940 in Passaic, New Jersey. Mrs. Garcia is the daughter of the late Anna Conklin and George Kupp. She graduated from...
Edna Padgett
Apr 6, 2017
Mrs. Edna Ruby Padgett October 9, 1942 – April 6, 2017 Mrs. Edna Ruby Padgett, age 74, of Griffin, GA passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Spalding Regional Hospital. Mrs. Padgett was born on October 9, 1942 in Thomaston, GA to the late Edward Turner and the late Ruby Ruffin Turner. She was also preceded in death by...
Barbara Ivey
Apr 5, 2017
Mrs. Barbara Joan Ivey February 27, 1933 – April 5, 2017 Mrs. Barbara Joan Ivey, age 84, of Griffin, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Brightmoor Hospice after a three year battle with her health. Mrs. Ivey was born on February 27, 1933 in Atlanta, GA to the late Glenn and Lillian Wingo. She was a member...
Warren Bishop
Apr 3, 2017
Mr. Warren Mallory Bishop, Jr. December 27, 1960 – April 3, 2017 Mr. Warren Mallory Bishop Jr., age 56, of Milner, GA passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Westbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in McDonough. Warren was born on December 27, 1960 in Griffin, GA to the late Warren M. Bishop, Sr. and the late Jeanette Mullins Bishop....
Lester Buenning
Mar 28, 2017
Rev. Lester ‘Les’ Allen Buenning , age 73 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 at Oceanside Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tybee Island, GA. Rev. Buenning was born on November 1st, 1943 in Cherokee, Oklahoma. He was the son of the late Rev. Elmer Arvil and Helen Janette Thayer Buenning. Les...
Ray Ward
Mar 25, 2017
Mr. Ray Windel Ward, Sr ., age 76, of Kingsland, GA went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA. Mr. Ward was born on July 29 th , 1940 in Hazelhurst, GA to the late James and Addie Ward. Mr. Ward graduated from Savannah High...
Michael Vaughan
Mar 18, 2017
Mr. Michael Alan Vaughan May 12, 1971 – March 18, 2017 Mr. Michael Alan Vaughan, age 45, of Morrow, GA passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Piedmont Henry Hospital. Michael was born on May 12, 1971 in East Point, GA. Despite being born with Cerebral Palsy he was full of life and always happy. He loved to fish,...
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