Surrounded by her loving family, Linda L. Moore died peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 22, 2017, Thanksgiving eve. She was at home under hospice care and free from pain. Linda had fought a brave fight against cancer.

Linda was born Aug. 19, 1940, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., the daughter of Mamie L. Burns and Charles M. Hall. She was reared in Gainesville, Ga., where she graduated form Gainesville High School in 1958. Linda subsequently attended Mount Vernon Junior College in Washington, D.C., and Massey Business School in Atlanta.

Linda married 2nd Lt. M. Neal Moore, U.S. Army, of Albany on July 2, 1960. During the next 18 years, Linda traveled extensively as an Army wife, raised two children and made many lifelong friends. Her most cherished moments were those of wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Linda touched many lives. She never met a stranger. Linda loved people and people loved her.

Linda enjoyed traveling with Neal, especially on cruises. Her favorite was a Disney cruise with their then 3-year-old granddaughter, Crosby. Hard to tell who enjoyed the Disney experience the most,   Linda’s eyes sparkled. Their travels in the states found them visiting old friends and recounting fond memories. The north Georgia mountains always beckoned Linda, as did Atlanta and Cumming — where she was never far from her beloved grandchildren.

Linda always gave freely of herself to help those in need. Early on she was a gray lady helping amputees returning from Vietnam at the Eisenhower General Hospital in Fort Gordon. Later she served 10 years as a volunteer coordinator with the American Red Cross in Shelbyville, Tenn. And most recently she dedicated herself to the Methodist Home in St. Marys where she served on the auxiliary board of directors for six years. She loved the boys. Of note, Linda was instrumental in starting the annual Methodist Home Golf Classic, which the board of directors recently named in her honor. Linda especially enjoyed chairing the silent auction component of the golf tournament, which was generously supported by both golfers and attendees. 

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Neal Moore; daughter, Liz McDermott of Atlanta; grandsons, Taylor and Ford McDermott of Atlanta; daughter-in-law, Brooke Moore and granddaughter, Crosby, of Cumming. Linda was preceded in death by her son, Steve. She is also survived by her cousins, Joan Wappes of St. Marys, Kay Lee of Roswell and Evelyn Willoughby of Columbia, Tenn.

A celebration of her life memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland with Father Al Crompton officiating. Friends and family will be received between 9 and 9:45 a.m. Services will begin at 10 a.m. A reception and continued celebration of Linda’s life will be held at Osprey Cove immediately following church services. Her ashes will be scattered at sea at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Camden County in Kingsland, the Methodist Home in St. Marys, the Hospice of Golden Isles in Brunswick or the King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Donald (Don) Edward Noe, 76, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., formerly of Wilkinsburg, Pa., Greensburg, Pa., and St. Marys, died suddenly on Dec. 25, 2017, while vacationing with family.

Beloved husband of Carole McGoldrick Noe, formerly of Penn Hills; loving father of Colleen (William) Houston, Holly (Sean) Mummert and Kellie Noe (Dennis Rosatti Jr.); grandfather of six, Lauren and Emily Houston, Madison and Kiley Mummert, and Hailie and Laurel Rosatti. Also survived by siblings James Noe, Carol (Jerry) Lee, Mary Ellen (Joel) Bloom and John (Mary Anne) Noe; and many adored nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Eileen Murphy Noe. 

Don was born on Oct. 16, 1941, in Wilkinsburg, Pa. He learned his strong work ethic from an early age while working in his father’s butcher shop, C.A. Noe Market. Don graduated from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School where he earned awards in physics and he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh.

He married Carole McGoldrick on May 27, 1967, and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2017. He served in the National Guard and was active throughout his life in many civic activities, including service on the board of St. Paul’s Church in Greensburg, the Knights of Columbus in Greensburg, St. Marys and Yulee, Fla., where he was honored with a fourth-degree knighthood. Don spent his career in nuclear engineering and project management, working for Westinghouse for 32 years while he raised his daughters in Greensburg. He moved to St. Marys in 1997 and worked at GSE Systems Inc., Shaw Corporation and finally Gilbert Consulting Services before retiring in 2013 to enjoy more time at the beach with Carole. 

Don was as true a Pittsburgh sports fan as they come, rooting loyally for the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates, and was fond of telling his story of being present at the 1960 World Series Game 7 when Bill Mazeroski hit the greatest home run of all time. Don loved to watch his Pitt Panthers, but also adopted Notre Dame, Penn State and Kent State, where his daughters Colleen, Holly and Kellie graduated from, respectively. Don loved his family, enjoyed playing cards with friends and family, especially bridge and cribbage, and most enjoyed time with his granddaughters.

Friends were received from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Jobe Funeral Home & Crematory in Monroeville, Pa. Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Glenshaw, Pa. Interment followed at St. Mary Cemetery in Hampton, Pa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.

James Morton Harris, 80, of St. Marys passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at his residence.

Born Oct. 9, 1937, in Chicago, he was the son of the late Paul and Ruth Newman Harris and had resided in St. Marys since 2004.

Jim received his Bachelor of Arts in liberal arts and sciences at the University of Illinois and Master of Science at Nova Southeastern University. He was a territory manager with V. Mueller, a large national manufacturer of surgical instrumentation and equipment for operating rooms, from 1963 to 1976. He founded and was president of Instrument Associates Inc., a Florida distributor of specialty products for surgery, from 1976 to 1996. In 1997, he founded and was president of Florida Surgical Specialties Inc., where he remained until 2003.

Jim was a member of Independent Surgical Distributors of America, serving as president 1994 and 1995, and the Fellow American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery; member of the Advisory Board of Florida Council of Perioperative Registered Nurses and Carl Zeiss Inc., Meadox Medicals Inc., Luxtec Corp. and Endolase Inc.

He was an avid Cubs fan, a member of King of Peace Episcopal Church and a veteran of the United States Army.

Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland with Father Al Crumpton and Father John Rogers presiding. The family will received friends following the services. An inurnment at Jacksonville National Cemetery with military honors will be held at a later date.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Betty J. Harris of St. Marys; three sons, Jim A. Harris of Deltona, Fla., Randy L. Harris (Dawn) of Winter Springs, Fla., and Brian E. Harris (Stephanie) of Raleigh, N.C.; and six grandchildren, Justin, Jenn, Jordan, Hannah, Emma and Jesse.

The family requests memorial contributions in memory of James M. Harris be made to King of Peace Episcopal Church, 6230 Laurel Island Parkway, Kingsland, GA 31548, or Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA  31525.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

James R. Davis, 47, of St. Marys died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Jean Rowe, 60, of Kingsland died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Tommie Joe Harris of Kingsland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at his home with his loving and devoted family by his side.

Tommie was born to the late Tommie Joe Harris Sr. and the late Bernell Hines. At an early age, Tommie joined Georgia Avenue Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Arthur Dawson Jr. He later became a member of Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Leon Washington, where he served as a deacon.  

Tommie was employed with Gilman Paper Company for 30-plus years and later retired to spend time with his family. He was a hardworking, faithful man who also loved playing his guitar and talking on his CB radio. He also loved reading the word of God.

Besides his parents, those preceding him in death are Mildred Lawrence and Curtis Harris.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Willie Ruth Harris; his children, Kenneth (Tina) Hampton, Toni (Steve) Bell, Darlene Harris, Melissa Harris and Joe Harris (Tasha); his siblings, Dot (Nathaniel) Shivalier, Alfonzo (Patricia) Harris, Joan (Eddie) Mack, Margarie (Charles) Jenkins, Geraldine (John) Way and Katherine (Maurice) Poole; stepsister, Muriel Hines; sisters-in-law, Shirlie Ann Hampton and Cherry Waye; grandchildren, Keon Weston, Cinnita Dilworth, Shawnessey Thompson, Keven Rice, Laroderick Frison, Octavia Frison, Keneethia Hampton, Keisha Hampton, Brittany McCoy, Ryan Frison, Vannesha Morris, Joe Harris Jr., Shayla Harris and Steven Bell Jr.; godchildren, Nakeisha Melton, Somiko Woods, Denise Wilson, Talvin Sullivan and Lance Parrish; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Georgia Avenue Church of God. Interment will be in Kingsland Cemetery.

Sunset Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Loufera (Rosa Lee) Miller, daughter of the late Mertie Bell Hutchinson, was born on Sept. 21, 1941, in Woodbine. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Mose Hutchinson. On Jan. 17, 2018, she departed this earthly life at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick to enter eternal peace.

She was the oldest daughter of six children. She graduated from Ralph Bunche High School in Woodbine. As a single mom, Rosa Lee worked at SeaPak on St. Simons Island to support her only child, Felton, but became a homemaker after he graduated from high school and went to the military. She married William Miller on May 27, 1974. No children were born to this union.

Rosa Lee was not the wealthiest person but she was truly a giver. She expressed her love and gratitude to many by her baking skills. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and talking about God’s goodness. 

She was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church since her birth. She served on the usher board, mission board and kitchen staff. She and her mom would prepare dinner for the pastor on Sundays. In 2002, she became a member of Abounding Grace Ministries in Blackshear and later a member of Community Holiness Church in Waycross under her son, Pastor Felton T. Baker. As her health declined and she wasn’t able to travel much, she rejoined her home church in Woodbine under Bishop Michael Guerin.

In November 2016, she was moved to the St. Marys Senior Care Center to receive special care. In December 2017, she was moved to Folkston Park Care & Rehabilitation Center. Her family appreciates the love and care that she received while in their care.

Preceding her in death were her mom, Mertie Bell Hutchinson; stepfather, Mose Hutchinson; and brothers, Jenkins Baker, Sylvester Baker and Johnnie B. Baker. 

She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, William Miller of the St. Marys Senior Care Center; one son, Felton T. Baker (Brenda) of Waycross; two sisters, Betty H. Long (James) of Hampton, Va., and Alice M. Postell (Johnny) of Augusta; special niece/daughter-in-love, Cynthia Jones (Andre) of Macon;  daughter-in-love, Cheryl Mobley (Neal) of Brunswick; one brother-in-law, Leotis Hill of Homerville; two sisters-in-law, Gerline Baker of Brunswick and Edna Hill of Homerville; three grandchildren, Felton Baker II (Joshaun), Stephen Baker and Valencia Baker of Waycross; two grandchildren-in-love, Sheniqua Hamilton and Nigel Hamilton; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including two special friends,  Pearlena Sinkfield and Barbara Jean Weston.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church. A wake will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will be in Woodbine Cemetery.

Sunset Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Arnold Dewitt Joseph passed peacefully into eternal rest on Jan. 10, 2018, at 4:50 a.m. at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Arnold was born Feb. 22, 1955, in Camden County, but at an early age moved and resided in Port Arthur, Texas. The family moved back to Kingsland when Arnold was a teenager and he had resided here since. Arnold graduated from Glynn Academy in Brunswick and Brunswick College with a degree in drafting.

Arnold was the son of Morrison Waye Sr. of Brunswick and Jestine J. Ford of Kingsland.

Arnold accepted Christ at an early age. Arnold was a godly and willing servant for Christ. Arnold loved his family and was the champion, as well as advocate for drug awareness in his church and community. Arnold was a faithful servant and member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church where he served as the church school superintendent, teen church school teacher, trustee board, senior choir and the church accountant.

Arnold also served as a commissioner with the Kingsland Consolidated Housing Authority for more than 30 years and as a member of the Black Business Leaders of Camden until his health would not allow him to continue.

Arnold retired from Bayer CropScience in 2007, where he worked as a senior maintenance planner for more than 28 years.

He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Kathleen Alston Joseph; daughters, Kimberly Pierre of Houston, Texas, Lisa Lattany of Kingsland and Laycie Joseph of Atlanta; goddaughters, Rekina Hall of Atlanta and Serenity Minchew of Kingsland; godson, Jason Washington of Kingsland; his parents, Morrison Waye Sr. and Jestine Ford; his siblings, Serena Joseph, Charles (LaTonya) Moss, Charlene Carter, Gerard Moss, DeNina McNeair, Morrison Waye Jr., Greta Paisley and Ben (Michelle) Lane; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Jan. 13 at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church in Kingsland with the Rev. Dr. Leon Washington officiating and Rev. Johnnie Mae Fleming, the eulogist and pastor of St. Paul AME Church in Kingsland. Interment followed at Kingsland City Cemetery.

Hillman-Pratt & Walton Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Fla., was in charge of the arrangements.

James Olin Turner, 83, died Jan. 16, 2018, with his family by his side at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in St Marys.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Jan. 21, at First Baptist Church in St. Marys. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery is planned for the summer of 2018.

He was born April 6, 1934, in Shelby, N.C., to the late Carl and Mary Turner. At the young age of 17, he answered the call of duty, enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps and serving in the Korean War. Later, he would see duty in the Vietnam War, while serving in the Navy until his retirement as an MM1 in 1973.

His interests included family, travel, baseball (New York Yankees), gardening, old western and World War II movies and reading. An adventurer at heart, he loved traveling the world and then taking the time to reminisce about his travels. He lived his final years with his sister, Juanita (Charlie), where he was lovingly cared for by his niece, Lavonda Turner, who he affectionally called Baby Girl.

Mr. Turner is survived by his sister, Juanita; brother, David; three sons, Steve, Derrick and Darren; one daughter, Vicki; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Erlene Miller.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Verna E. Fluck, 74, of Kingsland died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 28, in Mantua, N.J.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home in St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Wallace A. Turney Sr., 80, of St. Marys passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at his residence.

Born Dec. 8, 1937, in Tampa, Fla., he was the son of the late Joseph and Abbie Inez Turney. He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Vivian Turney Levy, Eleanor F. Brown, Gloria E. Pelham and Phyllis E. Turney.

Mr. Turney had resided in Tampa for 50 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving his country honorably during the Korean conflict. Following the military, he worked with Continental Can Co. at the age of 22, retiring with 28 years of service. He then entered the ministry, pastoring and spreading the word of the Lord to places where he was needed in many communities. He was an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his wife, Jean L. Turney of St. Marys; three sons, Wallace A. Turney Jr. and Carl L. Turney (Teresa), both of St. Marys, and Aaron M. Turney of Kingsland; two stepsons, Freddy H. Schneider Jr. (Roxanna) of St. Marys and Robbie M. Schneider (Betsy) of Zephyrhills, Fla.; two brothers, Joseph M. Turney of Tampa and Alan E. Turney (Faye) of Lakeland, Fla.; sister, Sylvia C. Pellum (Roy) of Tampa; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at Westside Baptist Church in St. Marys with Pastor James Roberson officiating. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys with military honors. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at the funeral home.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Ann Petersen, 63, of St. Marys died Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fla.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jean A. Markes, 79, of Kingsland died after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. He passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 23, 2018, at Addington Place in Brunswick. Dad lived in Ojai, Calif., for 41 years prior to coming to Kingsland in 2014.

He was born Sept. 29, 1938, in Malone, N.Y., to the late Madill Markes and Albertine La Haie. He grew up poor as an only child in a cold-water flat in upper-state New York. He was a Navy veteran of 11 years serving in the Seabees as an electrician and teaching nuclear power school. His service included a tour at Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica. He was an employee of Southern California Edison and retired from there with many friends that knew him as “Badger.” In retirement, he spent his days on walks around his previous home on Burnham Road in Ojai or at the beach in Ventura.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Darlene Markes, and daughters, Laurie Markes and Belinda Markes.

Mr. Markes is survived by sons, John D. Markes of Kingsland and Jamie Markes of Red Bluff, Calif.; daughter, Carissa Markes of Weed, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at Addington Place and Heartland Hospice for the excellent level of care they provided their father. They also want to thank the kind and caring staff at Magnolia Manor in St. Marys, where he lived for his first three years after moving from Ojai.

His inurnment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

John Delaney Brooker, 82, of White Oak entered into rest on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Hospice of the Golden Isles.

John was born Jan. 25, 1936, in Brunswick, the son of the late Jessie Conway Brooker and the late Lovie Myrtle Brooker. He resided in Nahunta. He had resided in White Oak for the past 36 years. He was a devoted husband and father. John served his country with honors in the United States Marine Corps. During his loyal service, he was decorated with the National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He later retired in 1991 as postmaster in White Oak. John also attended the Way of the Cross Church.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Conway Brooker and Lovie Myrtle Brooker, and a sister, Joyce Morgan Johns.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Althea Breland Brooker; his five children, Vickie Young Lewis, Guy Gregory Brooker, Debbie Mizelle (Joe), Tammy Head (Emmett) and Chris Brooker (Kim). Also his five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive.

John loved to spend time with his family and friends. He took great pride in talking with others about his Lord and Savior. He was an avid reader and enjoyed doing mechanic work on small engines. John always loved a bargain. He enjoyed going to flea markets and thrift shops. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

A funeral service to honor John’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Brother Joey Chancey and Brother Phillip Kidd officiating. The burial will follow the service in Palmetto Cemetery with military honors.

Pallbearers serving during the service will be Tony Self, Timmy Coleman, Drew Deloach, Richard Scarlett, Kalem Head, Phillip Head, Steven Gatch and Jame Dunn.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for their professional care and compassion to the staff of Hospice of the Golden Isles and the Waverly fire department.

Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com.

Janie M. Jenkins, 73, of St. Marys passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.

She was born Feb. 27, 1945, to the late Delmon Washington and Sarah Campbell-Washington in Brunswick. Janie received her education at Ralph J. Bunche High School and graduated in the class of 1963. She was a former member of Greater Trinity Methodist Church in St. Marys and in the early 1970s she became a member of Wheeler Street Church of God where she served on the usher board and the mother board.

Janie enjoyed sewing, reading poems, collecting bells and spending time with her family. Her employment history includes Kraft Bag Plant in St. Marys, from which she retired after 24 years of service, the Children Development Center in Kings Bay and the local Walmart store.

Janice was preceded in death by both parents, Delmon and Sarah Washington; three brothers, Delmon Washington Jr., Melvin Washington and Steve Campbell; and a sister, Virginia King.

Those left to cherish her memories include her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, George Jenkins Sr. of St. Marys; four daughters, Sara “Deneen” (Michael) McCoy of Lexington Park, Md., Melissa Jenkins of Atlanta, Leslie (David) Bryant of St. Marys and Victoria Dawson of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sons, George Jenkins Jr. of St. Marys and Dwain Addison of Mississippi; a stepson, Shawn (LaShonda) Marsh of Kingsland; seven grandchildren, Stuart “Justin” Mobley, Michael McCoy Jr., Jalaina Montgomery, Raven Dawson, Juwan McCoy, Chariti Dawson and Dylan Bryant; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald (Lillian) Washington of St. Marys; eight sisters-in-law, Barbara Sims of White Plains, Md., Eloise Porter of Temple Hills, Md., Thomasena Jenkins of Washington, D.C., Betty A. Jenkins of Washington, D.C., Erma Farlin of St. Marys, Gloria Jenkins of St. Marys, Cathy Pearson Green of Washington, D.C., and Patricia Jenkins of St. Mary; three brothers-in-law, Edward (Lydia) Jenkins and Thomas (Linda) Jenkins, both of Washington, D.C., and Freddie Jenkins of St. Marys; an aunt, Elvie Washington of St. Marys; a special niece and nephew, Lindsay and Damond Mack, both of Atlanta; a very close friend Delores Attaway of Kingsland; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

There will not be a wake. Remains will lie in state from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Wheeler Street Church of God in St. Marys. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Final arrangements entrusted to Royal Funeral Home Inc. in Jesup. 

Thelma Wright Brown of St. Marys died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, under the care of Hospice of the Golden Isles.

She was formerly a resident of Wayne County and had lived in McRae for 41 years prior to moving to St. Marys. She was a member of First Baptist Church of McRae, a longtime owner/operator of Sears Catalog Store in McRae, enjoyed being a part of life wherever she was living and was better known as a gracious lady.

She was the widow of Harry Vincent Brown Sr. and predeceased by a daughter, Marilyn Brown Sweat.

Survivors are three sons and daughters-in-law, Vincent (Ramona) Brown of Palm Coast, Fla., Pat (Jane) Brown and Robert (Karin) Brown, both of Kingsland; seven grandchildren, David (Jennifer) Brown of Suwanee, Ashley (Amy) Sweat of Cumming, Stephanie (Michael) Shave of Athens, Christopher Sweat of St. Simons Island, Ansley (Kevin) Rick of St. Marys, Rob Brown and Claire Brown, both of Kingsland; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Kingsland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Devin Schultz and Rev. Stanley officiating. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Telfair Memorial Gardens in McRae. Active pallbearers were David Brown, Rob Brown, Ashley Sweat, Chris Sweat, Herman Moore, Jonathan Wright, David Deyo, Earl Merritt and Vernon Lewis.

Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup was in charge of arrangements. 

John R. Culp Sr., 63, of Kingsland passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Glynn County.

John was born April 9, 1954, in Elmira, N.Y. He had been a resident of Camden County since 1992 and was retired from the United States Navy with 20 years of service. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam era. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.

A gathering of friends and family was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys. A celebration of John’s life will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the VFW Post 8385 in Kingsland with full military honors. The family will receive friends following the ceremony.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Culp of Kingsland; daughter, Jeweleen Mitchell (Jerry) of Islandton, S.C.; sons, John Culp Jr. of Nome, Alaska, and Jerome Culp (Heather) of North Pole, Alaska; stepbrother, Rex Culp of Seattle; stepchildren, Amber Boris (Travis) of Davenport, N.Y., and Raymond Boris of Kingsland; seven grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Ann Petersen, 63, of St. Marys passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla.

A celebration of Cynthia’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at First Baptist Church Chapel in Kingsland with Pastor Brian Parker officiating.

Cynthia had been a resident of Camden County for the past 14 years. Prior to coming to St. Marys, she was a dental assistant for 18 years in Hackettstown, N.J. Cynthia loved the beach, traveling and having dinner with her friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Lori Ann Petersen (Ryan) of Orange, Calif; son, Russell Otto Petersen of West Decatur, Pa.; mother, Loretta M. Rahn of St. Marys; and brother, Glen S. Rahn of Douglasville.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry P. Rahn.

The family requests memorial contributions in Cynthia’s memory be made to the Humane Society of Camden County.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Rosa “Baby Rose” Steverson of Woodbine died on Feb. 2, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Hamilton Chapel in Woodbine.