Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Alberta Peeples Gay, 92, of Kingsland passed away Wednesday evening, December 27, 2023. Alberta was a Camden County native. She was born on January 26, 1931 to Albert and Clifford Peeples. She married Kenneth Gay on July 15, 1950 in Nahunta, Georgia and they were happily married for 73 years. Alberta was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Dec 26, 2023

Mary Lou Howell, 83, of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in her sleep on Christmas night and was greeted in Heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on his birthday. Born in Fitzgerald, Ga. on the 4th of July, 1940, Ms. Howell was a proud child of the Cotton Mill Village, until her family moved to Macon in 1951. She...

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Edward Horne, age 81 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, December 24th, 2023 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga.

Mr. Horne was born on July 31st, 1942 in Kingsland, Ga. to the late Isadore and Mary Horne.

Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Kingsland, Ga. He worked...

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Charles Edward Grigsby, Sr., age 84 of St. Marys, Ga., passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, December 24 th , 2023 at Lakes Crossing Senior Center in Kingsland, Ga. Mr. Grigsby was born on August 3 rd , 1939 in Sedalia, Mo. to the late John and Charlesteen Grigsby. Butch proudly served as a United States Marine from...

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. William Joseph Toth, age 85 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the evening of December 24th, 2023 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Toth was born on August 23rd, 1938 in Pittsburg, Pa. to the late William Joseph and Mary Toth. Mr. Toth left behind a loving wife, Peggy L Toth of Kingsland; a daughter,...

Dec 22, 2023

Ms. Loretta Green, age 87 of St. Marys, Ga., passed away on the morning of Friday, December 22 nd , 2023 in Brunswick, Ga. Ms. Green was born on July 12 th , 1936 in Axson, Ga. to the late John and Allie White, Sr. Her family says of her, “Nanny loved to cook and she was one of the...

Dec 19, 2023

Mrs. Kristen Leigh Ann Rust, age 42, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 at her home in Kingsland, Ga.

Mrs. Rust was born on January 27th, 1981 in Stillwater, Ok. to Michael Countess and Luellen Oliver Peterman.

Kristen devoted her entire life to serving others. From her children, husband,...

Dec 19, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Franklin Rawl, Sr., 87 passed away peacefully in his home after an extended illness on the morning of December 19,2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lexington, South Carolina to George Franklin Rawl and Frances Alene Addy Rawl.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Frances Rawl and...

Dec 14, 2023

Dec 6, 2023

Mary Jane Townsend Rawl, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Woodbine, Georgia on the afternoon of December 6,2023. She was born in Woodbine Georgia to William Francis Townsend and Viola Miller Townsend. She attended Camden County School System. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbine. She married the love of her life, Eddie Rawl...

Dec 5, 2023

Ms. Betty Mae Anderson, age 88, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, December 5 th , 2023 at the Warner Center Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, Fl. Ms. Anderson was born on October 28 th , 1935 in Norristown, Ga. to the late James and Bessie Smith. Ms. Anderson is survived by her daughters, Joy (David) Tyson of Woodbine,...

Dec 4, 2023

David L. Rainer left this earthly home on December 4, 2023.  He passed through Heaven’s doors to be with the Eternal Light forever.  He was born to Richard Porter and Avis Sellers Rainer on January 21, 1936.  He had two brothers and three sisters.  He was born in Livingston, Alabama and spent the first twenty-three years of his life in...

Nov 30, 2023

Tamara Lee Gabrinetti, “Tammy” to all those who knew and loved her, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida, November 30, 2023. Tammy was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Anna Lee (Tina) and Arthur R. Jones and raised in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She graduated high school in 1957.  She enjoyed attending University of Notre Dame football games with...

Nov 30, 2023

Nov 23, 2023

Ms. Kaitlyn Jessica Shannon, age 25 of Nahunta, Ga. passed away on Thursday, November 23 rd ,2023 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga. Ms. Shannon was born on February 2 nd , 1998 in Brunswick, Ga. to Justin Shannon and Sharon Strickland. Kaitlyn, affectionately known as Bug or Katie-bug, left behind a legacy of love, compassion, and courage...

Nov 21, 2023

Joette Charlene McKinney Gray, age 71 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away on the afternoon of November 21 st , 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gray was born November 30 th , 1951 in Brunswick, Ga. She was a Camden County High School graduate with the Class of 1969. During her last year of...

Nov 20, 2023

Mr. David Samuel Smith , age 85 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in the late morning hours of Monday, November 20 th , 2023 at his residence surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Smith was born on May 24 th , 1938 in Charlton County, Ga. He is the son of the late James William & Phoebe Bashie Hendrix Smith....

Nov 17, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Alton Lee “Skipper” Boone, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 14 th , 2023 at his home in St. Marys, Ga with his wife, daughter, and grandson by his side, just as he wanted. Mr. Boone was born on July 3 rd , 1941 in Woodbine, Ga. to the late Alton “Jepp” and...

Nov 9, 2023

Rylan Joseph Scott Norrell, 14, of St. Mary's, GA, passed away on November 9, 2023, in St. Marys. Born on December 15, 2008, in St. Mary's, Rylan was a vibrant and energetic soul who brought joy to everyone around him. Rylan had a heart of gold and a fearless spirit that made him truly special. He was known for his...