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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Patricia Dale Kersey

Patricia Dale Kersey

Jan 25, 2025

Richmond Hill – Ms. Patricia Dale Wilson Kersey, 73, of Richmond Hill passed away Saturday (January 25, 2025) at Hospice of the Golden Isles following an extended illness.

Patricia was born in Brunswick, Ga. her parents were Leon Martin Wilson and Mattie Evelyn Strickland Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny B. Kersey; daughter, Angela Kersey; son,...

Henry Dewayne Cooler

Henry Dewayne Cooler

Jan 25, 2025

Woodbine – Henry Dewayne Cooler, 71, of Woodbine passed away early Saturday morning (January 25, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Woodbine, GA his parents were Rufus Cooler and Katie Miller Cooler. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Charles Cooler and Rufus Cooler, Jr.

Henry retired from the Camden County Road Department after 45 years...

Mary Ellen O'Berry

Mary Ellen O'Berry

Jan 25, 2025

Hortense – Mary Ellen O’Berry, 73, of Hortense passed away early Saturday morning (January 25, 2025) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.

Born in Baxley, GA her parents were Lemuel Sellers Johnson and Myrtice Louise Mobley Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Freddie Strickland; 2 brothers, Lemuel Johnson and Lewis Johnson;...

Joan Johns Crews

Joan Johns Crews

Jan 18, 2025

Joan Johns Crews, 78, of Hoboken passed away Saturday (January 18, 2025) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born in Screven, GA to the late Carlys Everett Johns and Sarah Leona Chesser Johns and lived in Hoboken most of her life. Mrs. Crews taught at Okefenokee Technical School for many years. She was a longtime faithful...

James Hardy Lane

James Hardy Lane

Jan 14, 2025

Hortense – James Hardy Lane, 77, of Hortense passed away Tuesday evening (January 14, 2025) after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Joseph Hardy Lane and Deloris Boatright Lane. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Hank Lane and Buck Lane; and a sister, Vernie Sue Lane.

Mr. James was a brick mason and served in...

William Mitchell "Timer" Holton

William Mitchell "Timer" Holton

Jan 12, 2025

Hortense- William Mitchell “Timer” Holton, 52 of Hortense, passed away Sunday (January 12, 2025) at his residence following an extended illness. 

Born in Waycross, GA., his parents were the late William Perry “Dub” Rowell and Sarah Jane King.

Timer worked many years as a Foreman with Pike Electric and then went on to work with CSX, where he retired as a General...

Jackie Ann Adams

Jackie Ann Adams

Jan 8, 2025

Hortense – Jackie Ann Prior Adams, 61 of Hortense passed away Wednesday morning (January 8, 2025) at Hospice of the Golden Isles after an extended illness.

Born in England her parents were John and Daphne Prior. She is also preceded in death by her son, Brian Adams.

Jackie was a waitress for Twin Oaks in Brunswick who loved working outdoors, especially in...

Rachel Hazel Morano

Rachel Hazel Morano

Jan 7, 2025

Brunswick – Rachel Hazel Crawford Morano, 60, of Brunswick passed away Tuesday (January 7, 2025) in Brunswick.

Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Lewis Jearil Crawford and Hazel Rachel Drawdy Wagers. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Crawford.

Rachel was a homemaker who enjoyed painting.

Survivors include her 2 sons, Scottie Crawford and Chris Thomas of Brunswick; several...

Larry Nolan O'Neal

Larry Nolan O'Neal

Jan 3, 2025

Nahunta – Larry Nolan O’Neal, 68, of Nahunta passed away Thursday morning (January 2, 2025) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents were Robert Nolan O’Neal and Jeanette Johns O’Neal. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Julia Evelyn Cox O’Neal; and several siblings.

Larry worked for the Brantley Co. Road Dept as a...

Albert Wright Mitchell, Sr

Albert Wright Mitchell, Sr

Jan 1, 2025

Hortense – Albert Wright Mitchell, Sr., 70 of Hortense passed away Wednesday (January 1, 2025) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA.

He was born in Brunswick, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Debra Sue Dykes Mitchell; 2 sisters, and 1 brother.

Albert worked for Glynniron Steel as a metal specialist. Albert enjoyed working on cars, fishing...

Luke Johns

Luke Johns

Jan 1, 2025

Luke Johns, 46, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness. He was born in Waycross to Shelby Jordan and Mary Virginia “Ginger” Chaffin and lived in Nahunta most of his life. Mr. Johns was a self-employed Mechanic and enjoyed racing, fishing, working on his race cars, and especially spending...

Candace Michelle Clark

Candace Michelle Clark

Dec 28, 2024

Hortense- Candace Michelle Clark, 37 of Hortense, passed away on Saturday (December 28, 2024).

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents are Cathy King and Alton Dean Clark. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Wallace King.

Survivors include her three children, Kaysen King, Richie King and Ashlyn King, all of Hortense; her mother, Cathy King, of Hortense; her father, Alton Dean...

Jeanette Morgan

Jeanette Morgan

Dec 28, 2024

Nahunta – Jeanette Crews Morgan, 88, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (December 28, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Winokur, GA her parents were Randle B. Crews and Janie Walker Crews. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Valdes Morgan, Sr.; a daughter, Angela Morgan; 2 daughters-in-law, Sandra Morgan and Paulette Morgan; a...

Terry Nichols

Terry Nichols

Dec 27, 2024

Waynesville – Terry Nichols, 67 of Waynesville passed away Friday night (December 27, 2024) at his residence.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Vernon Eugene Nichols and Betty Jo Hallman Nichols. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Nichols.

Terry was self employed as a painter and was a member of United Pentecostal Church of Brunswick. Terry enjoyed...

Daisy Ione Smith

Daisy Ione Smith

Dec 25, 2024

Nahunta – Daisy “Ione” Ham Smith, 93, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday (December 25, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Roy Ham and Katie Morgan Ham. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Alton Smith; a son, Dru Smith; a brother, Lee Ham, Jr.; a sister, Patricia Lee; and...

James David Herrin

James David Herrin

Dec 23, 2024

Waynesville – James David Herrin, 66, of Waynesville passed away Monday (December 23, 2024) at St. Joseph’s Candler in Savannah.

Born in Washington D.C. his parents are Nellie Jo Lee Herrin and the late James Alfred Herrin.

David was a paramedic and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Rincon, GA. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and trading...

Deborah Rose Paine

Deborah Rose Paine

Dec 20, 2024

Deborah Rose Crimbchin Paine was born on February 4, 1956, in McKees Rocks, PA. She passed away peacefully at Baptist Medical Center Community Hospice on December 20, 2024, after an extended illness. 

After graduating from high school, Debbie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Then, furthered her education by earning a degree in Computer Sciences and worked for Digital...

Marjorie Janice Prescott

Marjorie Janice Prescott

Dec 15, 2024

Nahunta – Marjorie Janice Davis Prescott, 89, of Nahunta passed away early Sunday morning (December 15, 2024) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born on October 23, 1935 in Brunswick, GA her parents were Rev. Lloyd H. Davis and Mandy Alene Knight Davis. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Alton Prescott; 2 sons, Terry Prescott...

Myrle Strickland Lee

Myrle Strickland Lee

Dec 10, 2024

Mrs. Myrle Strickland Lee, 78, of Hickox Georgia passed away Tuesday afternoon (December 10, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA, her parents were Everette Strickland and Henrietta Strickland. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Aley Lee; 3 great grandchildren, River Nichols and 2 Angel Babies; a twin sister, Myrtle...

Bobby Gene Sumner

Bobby Gene Sumner

Dec 9, 2024

Brunswick – Bobby Gene Sumner, 60, of Brunswick passed away Monday morning (December 9, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, his parents were Gene Monroe Sumner and Violet “Estha” Harris Sumner Johns.

Bobby was a truckdriver and of the Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his family and being outdoors especially when it involved fishing.

Survivors include...