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Ed Rynders, 62, a resident of St Simons Island and formerly of Albany, Georgia passed away peacefully in his home after a short illness. He entered heaven's gates after a rich life and his family is proud to share his legacy and true zest for life and his community. Ed will be missed by many. He was born on Johnson's Air Force Base in Japan and grew up in Albany, Georgia. After attending the University of Georgia, running a personal care home, and a career as a larger-than-life radio and TV personality, he represented his hometown of Albany, Georgia and the surrounding counties in the state legislature for 17 years. During his career as a state representative, he served as a delegate for...

Willou Smith died peacefully on May 9, 2022, surrounded by family and friends after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Willou was a trail-blazing and well-known Coastal Georgia legislator and businesswoman known for her spunk and love for the Golden Isles. She was 82. The second daughter of Millard and Claire Copeland, Willou was born on June 15, 1939. Willou graduated from Glynn Academy in 1957 and attended Florida State University, majoring in music therapy. While attending FSU, Willou was crowned Miss Tallahassee and was a runner up in the Miss Florida pageant. She came home to win the Miss Golden Isles contest and was later a runner-up for the Miss Georgia title. Willou...

Sandra Anne Corzine, 58, of Saint Simons Island, Georgia entered peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 2, 1963 in Buffalo, New York the daughter of Mary Ann Barke and the late Jerome Francis Kran. Sandi, as she was affectionately known, moved to Dunwoody, Georgia at an early age with her parents and was a 1981 graduate of Crestwood High School. She was in 3 musicals and a member of the Drill Team. She attended Auburn University and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority in 1982. Sandi had a strong faith in our Lord and cherished a wooded crucifix that she carried with her. She married Jaime Corzine and moved...

Roselle Flynn Johnson of Kennebunkport, Maine and Sea Island, Georgia, died peacefully on Sunday, January 16th, 2022, surrounded by her family. Roselle, or Mimi as she was affectionately known to her six grandchildren, was born on November 28th, 1949, in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Roselle Cassidy Flynn and Raymond Martin Flynn. She was the eldest of six siblings and grew up in Sanford, Maine where her father was the Postmaster. Roselle attended Convent of the Sacred Heart in Noroton, CT and later attended Wheaton College and Bowdoin College, where she was in the first class of women, before graduating with a degree in English from the University of Vermont. Roselle met Steven G....

Frederick Elmer George Hegeman Jr, of St. Simons Island, departed his beautifully lived earthly life on Sunday December 19, 2021. He lived a full life of family, faith and fun adventures. Fred's earthy life began in November of 1940 in Racine, Wisconsin. Fred was born the third and final child to Frederick Sr and Eugenia (Christman). Fred was blessed by two older sisters, Rosemary (Jack) Vierheilig and Clare (Bob) Peterson. Unfortunately, both his sisters preceded him in death. As an adventurous young boy in Racine, Fred enjoyed athletics in which he excelled. Football and basketball were his stand out sports but his pure athleticism was bar none. He took those skills with him thought...

Constance Bernice Osinski, age 85, of Brunswick, GA, and formerly of Middletown, NJ, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021. To view the full obituary please visit www.edomillerandsons.com

Marlene Hegeman of St. Simons Island GA., departed her beautifully lived earthly life on Friday October 1,2021. From coast to coast and in between,Marlene exuded graciousness and comfort to those who came in contact with her. Marlene's journey began May 1941 in Racine,Wisconsin. As eldest of four and only daughter born to Harry and Doris Mich, her journey as a caregiver began at a very early age. Her surviving brothers Ken,Steve and Randy know better than anyone the loving and caring woman she was. In Racine, Marlene attended St. Catherine's High School where she would meet the love of her life, Fred Hegeman. That meeting resulted in 59 years of marriage as of August 2021. Their early...

Mary Jackson Stivers passed away on September 10, 2021 at the age of 94. She had lived at Marsh's Edge in St. Simons Island since 2015. Mary was born and raised in Cartersville, GA, daughter of Robert Jackson and Laura Dodd Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Theodore(Ted) Stivers, her twin sister, Martha Kennedy and six brothers. She was an alumna of Shorter College . Mary co-owned and operated a floral business in Rome. She was active in the First United Methodist Church in Rome, and the United Fund of Rome In 1973 she married Theodore (Ted) Stivers. They lived in Decatur GA and were members of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church They...

James "Gary" Ascher, Our Senior Angel of The Visiting Angels of Brunswick Ga. earned his wings on Sept 5th, 2021. Gary is survived by his devoted wife, Catherine Stanley Ascher; son, Christopher "Chris" Jacob Ascher and wife Jeanette; grandsons, Colin and Bryce Ascher of Cincinnati, Ohio; brothers, Henry "Hank" Ascher and wife Toni of Coppel, Texas, Bob Ascher and wife Sue of Jacksonville, Fla; brother-in-laws, James Malone and wife Doris Jean of Dublin, Ga., James Stanley and wife Nancy of Vidalia, Ga, and Peyton Stanley of Atlanta, Ga; nieces Amy Xanders and Brian, Beth Dollar and Shawn, Scott Ascher and Christie, Tommy Ascher and Lauren, Robbie Ascher, Barrett Malone and Cassie, Keegan...

Patricia Kerr Wilkinson was born on July 1,1947 in Jackson, Mississippi. She was the third child of Mary and James Alexander Kerr, Sr. She graduated from the University of Mississippi and then followed in her older sister's footsteps to become a flight attendant with Delta Air Lines. She spent 50 years as a highly respected Senior International Delta Flight Attendant. She married Joseph B. Wilkinson, Jr. of Atlanta on March 24, 1973. Joe and Pat resided in Sandy Springs, Georgia where they had two children, David and Stuart. While in Sandy Springs, Pat was an active member of the Sandy Springs Society, was President of the Alyssum Garden Club, was a member of the Woodward Academy Parents...

Winnifred "Honey" Fanning Durden, 95, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home in Crescent, with her family at her side. Honey was born August 22, 1925 in Brunswick, Ga., to the late Thomas "Skipper" Spaulding Hopkins and the late Margaret "Mother Dear" Webb Hopkins. In addition to Honey's parents, she is predeceased in death by her husband, William "Bill" Robert Fanning Sr.; her sister, Margaret "Mugsy" Williams; her niece, Margaret "Meg" Williams Gore; and her nephew, Willis Williams. Survivors include husband, Ferris "Bud" Elmore Durden Jr.; sons, William Fanning Jr., Thomas Fanning and Cliff Fanning; daughter, Winnifred Kuithe; grandchildren, Adam Fanning, Jessy Harvey, Katy...

On Tuesday April 20, 2021, Jean W. Farrant of St Simons Island, GA, entered into eternal rest at the age of 86. Jean was born in Belfry, KY to Molly and Roscoe Williamson. After graduating from Belfry High School and Mayo Secretarial School, she moved to Grand Rapids, MI. She went to work at Lear Siegler where she met her husband of 43 years, Don W. Farrant, Jr. They both ended up working for Amway for many years. They spent their retirement in St. Simons Island, GA, which they loved. Jean was also a hospital volunteer not only in Grand Rapids, but also at Brunswick campus of Southeast Georgia Health System for 31 years. She held many positions and was an auxiliary board president and...

Obituary of William F. Gow, Jr. March 24, 1929 - March 28, 2021 William F. Gow, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 28, 2021, four days after his 92nd birthday. "Billy," as he was known by his many friends and acquaintances, was born March 24, 1929 in Birmingham, AL to Lucy Anderson Gow and William F. Gow, Sr. The family moved to Atlanta when Billy was a teenager, and he came to consider Atlanta his hometown. He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie, the love of his life for 65 years. Billy attended North Fulton High School, where he was a star athlete as a first team Varsity Football and Basketball player, as well as State Pole Vault Champion. He was also voted...

Davida Elaine Badyna, 83, of Brunswick, Georgia and formerly of Toledo, Ohio entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 12, 2021, after a brief illness. Born August 23, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, Davida was the daughter of the late Max Moldawsky and the late LIta Rose Moldawsky. She was also preceded in death by her children, Traci Lynne Badyna and Troy Champion Badyna, her husband (her Knight) of 58 years, Joseph Stanley Badyna and her sister Belinda Johnson Kemmerer. Davida graduated from Toledo's DeVilbiss High School and attended Toledo University. Following a career in hospitality management, she went on to retire from Meals on Wheels where she devoted her time to helping others. Family...

Sea Island, Georgia and Toledo, Ohio resident Malcolm ("Keith") Weikel passed from this life at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Born in Danville, Pennsylvania, Keith was the older of two sons of Malcolm Jay Weikel and Marian Faust Weikel. His childhood was spent in the rural Appalachian Mountains, in the heart of the Anthracite Coal region in Pennsylvania. There he helped raise chickens (400-500 at a time), picked strawberries, and performed other farming duties to help raise money for his family who lived just above the poverty level. After graduating from Shamokin High School in 1956, Keith earned a B.S. in...

Sea Island, Georgia and Toledo, Ohio resident Malcolm ("Keith") Weikel passed from this life at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). After graduating from Shamokin High School in 1956, Keith earned a B.S. in Pharmacy from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (PCP) in 1960, graduating Cum Laude while working three part time jobs. He was the first in his family to graduate from college. On a blind date, he met his match and ideal life partner, Barbara Joan Davis, who was a student just across the city at Abingdon School of Nursing. They met in the summer of 1959 and were married on December 17, 1960. From...

Sea Island, Georgia and Toledo, Ohio resident Malcolm ("Keith") Weikel passed from this life at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Born in Danville, Pennsylvania, Keith was the older of two sons of Malcolm Jay Weikel and Marian Faust Weikel. His childhood was spent in the rural Appalachian Mountains, in the heart of the Anthracite Coal region in Pennsylvania. There he helped raise chickens (400-500 at a time), picked strawberries, and performed other farming duties to help raise money for his family who lived just above the poverty level. After graduating from Shamokin High School in 1956, Keith earned a B.S. in...

David L. Kunntz, Sr., age 89, died on Monday, February 22, at his home, on St Simons Island, GA. He was born on July 31, 1931, in Dayton, OH, to the late Edward J. and Leona Kling Kuntz. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of UGA, with a business administration degree. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, David L. Kuntz, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marianna J. Kuntz; daughter, Kappy Revels (Rip); son, Charlie Kuntz (Mary); and daughter, Judy Byrne (Bob); four grandchildren and one great-grandson. A graveside service will be held at Christ Church on St. Simons Island, Thursday, February 25th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers,...

Sue Wells Taylor of Saint Simons Island, Georgia passed away peacefully at home on February 18th. She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease several years before. Sue Wells was born on March 16, 1936 in Cuthbert, Georgia, where her father, Samuel Alonso Wells, was Superintendent of Schools for Randolph County. The family moved to Decatur, Georgia where Sue graduated from Decatur High School in 1954. Along with her twin brother Sam Wells, she entered Emory University in the second female class on a special scholarship awarded to twins. Sue was President of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She married Clyde Afton Taylor III of...

Linda Jordan Key transitioned from this life on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Hospice of The Golden Isles, Brunswick, GA with both of her children at her side. Linda was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. Frequent moves were common with a father serving in the Navy. While settled in Charleston, SC, she met and married the love of her life, Stewart. After several career moves for Stewart, they settled in their beloved Savannah, GA and raised their family. Linda loved the history and beauty of Savannah and always enjoyed showing friends and family around her beautiful city. Linda was in the banking industry for more than 45 years. She began her career as a float teller working her way up to...

Mark Steven Eckert, 72, of St. Simons Island, departed this life Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the home of his former wife on St. Simons Island. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Born August 7, 1948 in Bayonne, New Jersey to the late Eugene and Florence L Eckert, he was a 1966 graduate of Marist High School in Bayonne. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972. He received a BA and MS from the University of Oklahoma and an MA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Mr. Eckert was of the Catholic Faith and enjoyed golfing and was an avid reader. He was the former County Administrator for Glynn County, GA; City Manager for Cocoa Beach, FL; and the...