OBITUARY LISTING

Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Carrie Edith Wainright Herrin Pearson

Carrie Edith Wainright Herrin Pearson

May 9, 2021

Jacksonville – Carrie Edith Wainright Herrin Pearson, 92, of Jacksonville passed away early Sunday morning (May 9, 2021) at Harbor Chase in Jacksonville after an extended illness.

Born in Hickox, GA her parents were Jesse Bud and Janie Herrin Wainright. She is also preceded in death her first husband of 52 years, Thomas Penn Herrin; her second husband of 11years,...

Warren Jesse Thrift

Warren Jesse Thrift

May 6, 2021

Nahunta – Warren “Barney” Jesse Thrift, 56, of Nahunta passed away Thursday evening (May 6, 2021) at Savannah Memorial Medical Center after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents are Juanita Herrin Crews of Nahunta and the late Warren Thrift. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Arlin Thrift and his stepfather, Danny Crews.

Barney worked...

Cordell Wainright

Cordell Wainright

May 5, 2021

Nahunta– Cordell Wainright, 76, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday night (May 5, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Winokur, GA his parents were Lloyd and Louise Byrd Wainright. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Derrell Wainright; and a sister, Beth Wainright.

Cordell was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed...

Carly Ree Woodson

Carly Ree Woodson

May 2, 2021

Carly Ree Woodson, 27 of Hortense, passed away suddenly Sunday morning (May 2, 2021).

Born in Waycross, GA., her parents are Charles Richard “Rick” Woodson, of Jesup and Juanita Dixon Woodson, of Hortense. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Alli Rae Woodson; her maternal grandmother, Avie Wanette Johnson; paternal grandparents, Charlie Woodson and Ethel Cook; 2 aunts, Lynn Woodson...

Glenn Alan Thrift, Sr.

Glenn Alan Thrift, Sr.

May 2, 2021

Hoboken – Glenn Alan Thrift, Sr., 58, of Hoboken passed away Sunday morning (May 2, 2021) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, Ga. his parents are Riley” Cap” Thrift and Gonzella Crews Thrift of Hoboken; he is preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Crews Thrift.

Glenn was employed by Dale Lee Construction as a Brick mason and...

Gladys Marie Strickland

Gladys Marie Strickland

Apr 29, 2021

Nahunta – Gladys Marie Dukes Strickland, 85, of Nahunta passed away Thursday afternoon (April 29, 2021) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Pearson, GA her parents were Arthur L. and Mary Cowart Dukes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Keith Strickland; and a son, Kenneth Strickland.

Gladys was a retired bank teller and...

Carol Ann Mcdowell

Carol Ann Mcdowell

Apr 28, 2021

Hortense – Carol Ann Young McDowell, 74, of Hortense passed away early Wednesday (April 28, 2021) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Ashburn, GA her parents were Gresham Young and Willie Mae Wright Young. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Shelton McDowell; a son, Bobby Mitchell Bannister, Jr.; 4 brothers, Horace Young, Henry Young,...

Teresa Ann Mckinney

Teresa Ann Mckinney

Apr 26, 2021

Waynesville- Teresa Ann Broughton McKinney, 59 of Waynesville, passed away Monday (April 26, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were the late Tommy Broughton and Mary Ellen Broughton, of Waynesville.

Teresa worked many years as a Bus Driver for Glynn County and Brantley County Schools. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Angela Carter Rogers

Angela Carter Rogers

Apr 25, 2021

Angela Carter Rogers, 60 of Waverly, passed away Sunday (April 25, 2021) at her residence.

Born in St. Mary’s, her parents were Clarence Carter and Winnie Lee Clark Carter. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Glenn Carter, Thomas Carter, and Timothy Carter; and 1 sister, Melinda Briggs.

Angela worked many years as a Security Guard on the...

Raymond Lee Ammons

Raymond Lee Ammons

Apr 25, 2021

Atkinson- Raymond Lee Ammons, 48 of Atkinson, passed away Sunday (April 25, 2021) at his residence.

Born in Tampa, FL., his parents are John Gibson and Peggy Ammons Gibson, of Waynesville. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Raymond Linker "R.L." Ammons and Golda Pearl "Nookie" Ammons.

Raymond enjoyed racing, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He worked many years as...

John Cleveland Smith

John Cleveland Smith

Apr 23, 2021

Hortense – John Cleveland Smith, 74, of Hortense passed away early Friday morning (April 23, 2021) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Fort Payne, AL his parents were Charles Ray Smith and Mary U. Hastings Smith. He is also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Smith; a granddaughter, Ashley Burkett; and a brother, Charlie Smith.

John...

Christine Herrin Wilson

Christine Herrin Wilson

Apr 22, 2021

Raybon – Christine Herrin Wilson, 94, of Raybon passed away Thursday morning (April 22, 2021) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Raybon, GA her parents were William “Coleman” Herrin and Gladys Aline Lewis Herrin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Omie Wilson; 2 daughters, Patricia Ann Crews and Charlotte Omerlee Griffin; 2 grandsons, Bernard Willis...

Frances Ella Miller

Frances Ella Miller

Apr 19, 2021

Frances Ella Clark Miller, 79 of Hortense, passed away Monday (April 19, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness.

Born in Waverly, GA her parents were John Cade Clark, Sr. and Maggie Eliza Daniels Clark. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Cade Clark, Jr., and James Edward Clark; her sister, Margaret Prefontaine;...

James 'Jimmy' Richard Carter

James 'Jimmy' Richard Carter

Apr 16, 2021

Woodbine-James “Jimmy” Richard Carter, of Woodbine passed away Friday evening (April 16, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System of Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Woodbine, GA. his parents were James Arder and Sadie Clara Willoughby Carter. He was also preceded by a brother, George Carter.

Jimmy was retired from Cabin Bluff as a hunting guide and was of...

Thomas George Strickland

Thomas George Strickland

Apr 4, 2021

Waynesville-Thomas George Strickland, 40, of Waynesville passed away Sunday (April 4, 2021) at Southeast Ga. Health Systems in Brunswick, GA. following a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Thomas “Tommy” Melvin Strickland and Ingrid “Ivy” Lane Sullivan. He is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George & Betty Strickland; maternal grandparents, Emory Lane and Phyllis Newberry.

Thomas...

Rev. David Lynn Batten

Rev. David Lynn Batten

Apr 3, 2021

Nahunta-Rev. David Lynn Batten,60, of Nahunta passed away early Saturday morning at The South Georgia Health Systems Brunswick Campus after a short illness.

Born in Waycross, Georgia Bro. David was the son of Charlie Auto and Ezell Knight Batten. He was also preceded by a brother Danny Wayne Batten.

A member of The Hickox Praise and Worship Church Bro. David owned and...

Cindy Raquel Johnson

Cindy Raquel Johnson

Mar 26, 2021

Jesup – Cindy Raquel Johnson, 50, of Jesup passed away Friday morning (March 26, 2021) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Casa Grande, AZ her parents are Cheryl Diane West Crain of TX and the late Jimmy Ray Johnson.

Cindy was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family and going to the beach.

Survivors include...

Aaron Neal Griffin

Aaron Neal Griffin

Mar 24, 2021

Aaron Neal Griffin, age 39, entered the gates of heaven on March 24, 2021 at UF Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla, after a brief illness.

Aaron was born on February 4th, 1982 in Waycross, Georgia to Larry Neal and Paulette Morgan Griffin. He graduated from Brantley County High School in 2000 and went on to complete a railroad technician certificate...

Shirley Ann Crews Herrin

Shirley Ann Crews Herrin

Mar 24, 2021

Hickox – Shirley Ann Crews Herrin, 63, of Hickox passed away Wednesday morning (March 24, 2021) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA her parents were Archie Crews and Florrie Altimira Johns Crews. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Larry Herrin; and a brother Jerry Crews.

Shirley was a retired registered nurse...

James 'Buddy' Hamilton Hunter

James 'Buddy' Hamilton Hunter

Mar 24, 2021

Brunswick – James Hamilton Hunter, 77, of Brunswick passed away Wednesday evening (March 24, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA his parents were H.H. “Bud” Hunter and Lucy Gibson Hunter. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Walter Bladen.

James was retired from Glynn County Public Works as...

Share by: