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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas

Ray Barton Bertholf, I

Ray Barton Bertholf, I

Aug 20, 2024

Nahunta – Ray Barton Bertholf, I, 55, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday evening (August 20, 2024) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a brief illness.

Born in Dublin, GA his parents are Anne Elizabeth Lunsford Corbett and the late Johnnie Holt Bertholf. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Kaysen Damren; a brother, Allen Bertholf; and a nephew,...

Lawrence Eldridge Thomas

Lawrence Eldridge Thomas

Aug 20, 2024

Nahunta- Lawrence Eldridge “L.E.” Thomas, 91 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (August 20, 2024) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born in Canton, GA., his parents were Henry Ingram Thomas and Gladys Fowler Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gene Thomas; his daughter, Janice Thomas Kirkland; and his sister, Mary Thomas.

L.E. was of the Baptist...

Carolyn Aura-Belle Hunter Vickers Harper

Carolyn Aura-Belle Hunter Vickers Harper

Aug 16, 2024

Brunswick – Carolyn Aura-Belle Hunter Vickers Harper, 83, of Brunswick passed away early Friday morning (August 16, 2024) in Hoboken after an extended illness.

Born in Blackshear, GA her parents were James Floyd Hunter and Vida Miles Hunter. She is also preceded in death by her 1st husband, Thomas Vickers; her 2nd husband, Hubert Harper; her son, Thomas Vickers, Jr.; and...

Gregory Darryl Moore

Gregory Darryl Moore

Aug 13, 2024

Nahunta – Gregory “Darryl” Moore, 61, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday evening (August 13, 2024) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were James Charles Moore and Laura Gail Walker Moore. He is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jasper & Grace Moore; maternal grandparents, James & Leola Walker; and...

Mary Jeffries

Mary Jeffries

Aug 10, 2024

Nahunta- Mary Travis Jeffries, 77 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (August 10, 2024) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Helena, Arkansas. Her parents were Johnny Howard Travis and Goldie Jane Ray Travis. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Marie Lyons.

Mary attended Lulaton Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed watching Soap Operas, cooking, crocheting and...

Judith Louise Thompson Kelly

Judith Louise Thompson Kelly

Aug 7, 2024

Waynesville – Judith Louise Thompson Kelly, 65, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday (August 7, 2024) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Henry “Felton” Thompson and Ivey Hayes Thompson. She is also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Freeman Kelly and a brother, Don Reggie Thompson.

Judith was a teacher...

Kathy Crews Warren

Kathy Crews Warren

Aug 4, 2024

Kathy Crews Warren, 71, of Nahunta passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness. She was born in Hickox, GA to the late Plen and Irene Hickox Crews and lived here all of her life. Mrs. Warren graduated from Brantley County High School in 1970. She worked at Brantley County High School in...

Sarah Annette Davis

Sarah Annette Davis

Aug 2, 2024

Sarah Annette Wainright Davis, 61, of Nahunta passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her brother's residence after a short illness. She was born in Nahunta to the late Perry and Annie Laura O’Neal Wainright. Ms. Davis lived here all of her life and worked for Pierce Timber for several years. She was of the Baptist faith and loved her...

Talan James Tanner

Talan James Tanner

Jul 31, 2024

Nahunta- Talan James Tanner, 17 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (July 31, 2024) at UF Health Jacksonville.

Born in Brunswick, GA, his parents are Jessica Melissa Highsmith Tanner and Michael Tanner. He was preceded in death by his papa, James Charles Highsmith; maternal great grandfather, Ellis “Big E” Courson; and maternal great grandparents, Ellis Hilton Highsmith and Alma Johns Highsmith; and...

Revis Charles Chesser, Jr.

Revis Charles Chesser, Jr.

Jul 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Revis Charles Chesser, Jr.,43 of Waynesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday (July 29, 2024).

 Born in Blackshear, GA., his parents were the late, Revis Charles Chesser, Sr. and Mary Ann Trowell. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Chesser; and a sister, Katina...

Robin Crews Batten

Robin Crews Batten

Jul 28, 2024

Robin Crews Batten, 63 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (July 28, 2024) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Ervin Crews and Thelma Kizzie Thrift Crews. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bob Batten and Bashie Elois Batten; 3 sisters, Debbie Forrester, Elaine Crews and Dianne Griffin; a brother,...

Charles Edward Jackson, Sr.

Charles Edward Jackson, Sr.

Jul 21, 2024

Nahunta- Charles Edward Jackson, Sr., 78 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (July 21, 2024) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Clarksville, TN., his parents were Lloyd Pleasant Jackson and Helen Ruth Graham Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, L.P. Jackson; his sisters, Carrie Sue Green and Anne Richler; and also an infant sister.

Charles served...

Linda Diane Sinclair

Linda Diane Sinclair

Jul 12, 2024

Brunswick – Linda “Diane” Hanover Sinclair, 68, of Brunswick passed away early Friday morning (July 12, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Savannah, GA her parents were Charles M. Cobb and Mildred Dunfee Cobb. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Erwin Handley.

Diane was a homemaker and a member of the United Pentecostal Church....

Leonard James Crews

Leonard James Crews

Jul 9, 2024

Nahunta – Leonard James Crews, 89, died peacefully at home in Nahunta, GA on Tuesday (July 9, 2024), while under hospice care following an extended illness. 

Leonard was born in Screven, GA on February 2, 1935 to parents Russell Jones Crews and Lizzie Snead Crews. Leonard grew up in Hortense, GA  and graduated from Nahunta High School in 1953. Leonard was...

Cheryl Denise Carter

Cheryl Denise Carter

Jul 6, 2024

Nahunta – Cheryl Denise Weimaster Carter, 77, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (July 6, 2024) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Santa Maria, CA. her parents were Floyd Victor Weimaster and Melba June McDougal Weimaster.

Cheryl retired from Okefenokee Caps as a seamstress. She was of the Baptist faith. Cheryl loved horses, animals, fishing, working with flowers, hunting,...

Charles Lee Lair

Charles Lee Lair

Jul 5, 2024

Waynesville – Charles Lee Lair, 63, of Waynesville passed away Friday morning (July 5, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Edmond, OK his parents were John William Lair and Sandra Lee Hunter Lair. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Pam Lair.

Charles was a manager at RSC Logistics and loved spending time with his family...

Winfred Eugene Douglas, Sr.

Winfred Eugene Douglas, Sr.

Jul 1, 2024

Waynesville – Winfred Eugene Douglas, Sr., 84, of Waynesville passed away Monday evening (July 1, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were Winfred E. Douglas and Essie Mae Minchew Douglas. He is also preceded in death by his only sibling, Rita Cravey.

Winfred started his career at the Brunswick Police Department as a patrolman...

Mary Virginia Rowell Lee Owens

Mary Virginia Rowell Lee Owens

Jun 28, 2024

Brunswick – Mary “Virginia” Rowell Lee Owens, 87, of Brunswick passed away early Friday morning (June 28, 2024) at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup after an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA her parents were Matthew Harry Rowell and Eva May Roberson Rowell. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Dean Lee who she married December...

Patsy Ann Allen

Patsy Ann Allen

Jun 25, 2024

Hortense – Patsy Ann Reynolds Allen, 82, of Hortense passed away Tuesday (June 25, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Meadows of Dan, VA her parents were Robert L. Reynolds and Lila J Light Reynolds. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Aubrey Allen; all her siblings leaving her the last sibling of the...

Brian Dale Jones

Brian Dale Jones

Jun 22, 2024

Waynesville – Brian Dale Jones, 47, of Waynesville passed away Saturday (June 22, 2024).

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Harry Cecil Jones, II and Julia Ann Worth Jones. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Harry “Dude” Cecil Jones, III.

Brian loved being with his family and friends.

Survivors include several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and a...

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