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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Janice Batten Morgan

Janice Batten Morgan

Feb 10, 2024

Nahunta – Mrs. Janice Batten Morgan, 90, of Nahunta passed away early Saturday morning (February 10, 2024) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Hickox, GA her parents were Lee Andrew Batten and Ruby Blocker Batten. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Batten Lewis; and her only brother, Kenneth Andrew Batten.

Mrs. Janice was a...

Joseph Mercer Harris, Sr.

Joseph Mercer Harris, Sr.

Feb 10, 2024

Brunswick – Joseph Mercer Harris, Sr., 69 , of Brunswick passed away early Saturday morning (February 10, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Donald Parell Harris, Sr. and Madelyn Durden Harris. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Danny Harris and Shelby Harris; and 2 sisters, Betty Cook and Evelyn...

Timothy Paul Picard

Timothy Paul Picard

Feb 2, 2024

Nahunta – Timothy Paul Picard, 59, of Nahunta passed away happy surrounded by his loving daughter, Marlena and his 2 grandchildren, Hayle and Jesse on Friday (February 2, 2024).

Born in Opelousas, LA his mother was Bessie Mixon Boles. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Marie Dupre.

Timothy was a security guard and an avid outdoorsman. He loved...

Gerald Issac Morgan

Gerald Issac Morgan

Feb 2, 2024

Nahunta – Gerald Issac Morgan, 96, of Nahunta passed away Friday morning (February 2, 2024) at Hospice of the Golden Isles after an extended illness.

Born in Georgia his parents were Issac Eugene Morgan and Maude Lyons Morgan. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Gay Morgan; 7 brothers, Donald Morgan, Jesse Morgan, William Morgan, Charles Hugh...

Cathy Diane Tipton

Cathy Diane Tipton

Jan 31, 2024

Brunswick – Cathy “Diane” Tipton, 64, of Brunswick passed away peacefully Wednesday morning (January 31, 2024) at Gracemore Nursing Home after a long term illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA on October 17, 1959 to Conrad and Carolyn Perry Tipton. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Mobley Rainey.

Diane attended Glynn Academy then worked many years in Jacksonville before...

Wilmer Fred Drury

Wilmer Fred Drury

Jan 26, 2024

Hortense – Wilmer Fred Drury, 79, of Hortense passed Friday evening (January 26, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA his parents were Preston Drury and Ivey Flowers Drury. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Roberson Drury; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Wilmer was a timber harvester for Union Camp and a...

Dettra Crews

Dettra Crews

Jan 22, 2024

Nahunta – Dettra Crews, 68, of Nahunta passed away Monday January 22, 2024) at Meadows Regional Medical Center in Vidalia after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parent were Hammer Crews and Julia Griffin Crews. He is also preceded in death by an infant son; and a brother, William Corbitt Crews.

Dettra was a boilermaker for Local Union 199 ,...

Kathy Diane Turner

Kathy Diane Turner

Jan 17, 2024

Nahunta – Kathy Diane Minchew Turner, 71, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday morning (January 17, 2024) at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Thomas Jackson Minchew and Kathleen Daniels Minchew. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, David Minchew and Shelton Minchew.

Anyone who knew our mama knew she was faithful...

Richard Nelson Beattie

Richard Nelson Beattie

Jan 15, 2024

Hoboken – Richard Nelson Beattie, 77, of Hoboken passed away Monday evening (January 15, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Lancaster, NH his parents were Nelson Beattie and Marjorie Miles Beattie. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Shanna Wardal.

Richard served in the United States Air Force and was a heavy equipment operator...

Nickie Nicole Queen

Nickie Nicole Queen

Jan 12, 2024

 

Waynesville – Nickie Nicole Queen, 31, of Waynesville passed away Friday (January 12, 2024).

Born in Waycross, GA her mother is Jennifer Lynn Richardson Parker of Waynesville and her late father, Tracy Queen.

Nickie was a homemaker who loved being a mom to her two boys. She also loved cooking, singing and going fishing.

Survivors include her 2 sons,...

Patricia Marie Ammons Hickox

Patricia Marie Ammons Hickox

Jan 9, 2024

 

Nahunta – Patricia “Pat” Marie Ammons Hickox, 72, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday evening (January 9, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Tampa, FL her parents were R. L. Ammons and Golda Pearl “Nookie” Riggins Ammons. She is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Rita Howard and Cheryl Wainright; and 2 nephews, Ray Ammons...

Mildred Hauptli Waymire

Mildred Hauptli Waymire

Jan 7, 2024

 

Nahunta – Mildred Hauptli Waymire, 101 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (January 7, 2024) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta following an extended illness.

Born in Franceville, IN. her father was Rudolph Hauptli. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Waymire.

Mildred worked for Thayer Ribbon Factory where they made bows. She was a member of...

Rhonda Lingerfelt Freund

Rhonda Lingerfelt Freund

Jan 2, 2024

 

Nahunta- Rhonda Lingerfelt Freund, 51 of Nahunta, passed away early Tuesday (January 2, 2024) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Johnson City, TN. her parents were Conley Lingerfelt and Nancy Nell Ayers Lingerfelt. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Christopher Stewart Lingerfelt.

Rhonda was a homemaker and attended Raybon Church of God of...

Jeffrey Edmund Wilson

Jeffrey Edmund Wilson

Jan 2, 2024

Nahunta- Jeffrey Edmund Wilson, 42 of Nahunta, passed away early Tuesday morning (January 2, 2024) at his residence.

Born in Waycross, GA., his parents are Corbet Lonnie Wilson and Lulu Gale Hendrix Wilson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lonnie Wilford Wilson and Gladys Roberts Wilson; maternal grandparents, Rev. Ronald Hendrix, Sr. and Betty Herrin Hendrix; also...

Gary Willis

Gary Willis

Jan 1, 2024

We bid farewell to Gary Alan Willis, a man whose life was as rich and vibrant as the garden he so lovingly tended. Born in 1949 in the town of Nahunta, Georgia, to Sallie and Bill Willis, Gary's journey through life ended peacefully at his residence on January 1, 2024.

Gary, a Vietnam veteran, carried the spirit of an era...

Dorothy Mary Johnson

Dorothy Mary Johnson

Dec 29, 2023

Waynesville – Dorothy Mary Johnson, 94, of Waynesville passed away Friday morning (December 29, 2023) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Born in Waverly, GA her parents were Daniel Brockington and Beatrice Elmo Daniels Brockington. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Elbrey Johnson; daughter, Janice Debra Lain; 2 grandchildren, Joshua Lain and Aress Johnson; 2 sons-in-law,...

Benny Mitchell Willis

Benny Mitchell Willis

Dec 27, 2023

 

Nahunta – Benny Mitchell Willis, 64, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday evening (December 27, 2023) at Memorial Satilla Health after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Sanford Thomas Willis and Sue Ann Edwards Willis.

Benny was a lineman for Georgia Power and loved hunting, fishing and watching sports.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Blake...

Robert "Bobby" Earl Turner

Robert "Bobby" Earl Turner

Dec 26, 2023

 

Nahunta – Robert “Bobby” Earl Turner, 66, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday morning (December 26, 2023) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Falls River, MA his parents were George Paul Turner, Jr. and Autsy Smith Turner. He his also preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Burton Turner and Gregory Paul Turner.

Bobby was a heavy...

Tom Stewart

Tom Stewart

Dec 24, 2023

Glenn Thomas “Tom” Stewart, 82, of Waynesville passed away Sunday (December 24, 2023) at Hospice Satilla Hospice House after a short illness. He was born in Barberton, OH to the late Joseph and Anna Elizabeth Stewart. Mr. Stewart moved to Waynesville in 1984 and worked for Brunswick Pulp Mill until 1994. He will be remembered for his love of racing...

Isaac "Ike" Clyde Aldridge

Isaac "Ike" Clyde Aldridge

Dec 20, 2023

 

Hortense – Isaac “Ike” Clyde Aldridge, 66, of Hortense passed away Wednesday (December 20, 2023).

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Isaac Felton Aldridge and Betty Jo Albritton Aldridge. He is also preceded in death by his other mother, Betty Jo Albritton Aldridge.

As a youth and teenager, Ike attended New Hope Advent Christian Church. He retired from...