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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Kenneth "Kenny" Whetsell

Kenneth "Kenny" Whetsell

Aug 16, 2021

Nahunta – Kenneth “Kenny” Lawrence Whetsell, 64, of Nahunta passed away Monday morning (August 16, 2021) at Memorial Satilla Health after a brief illness. Born in Charleston, SC his parents were Mack Berry Whetsell and Judith Leorna Boyd Whetsell. Kenny was a painter and loved spending time with his family. He also loved riding his motorcycle, working, and collecting hot...

Christy Nicole Douberly

Christy Nicole Douberly

Aug 15, 2021

Hortense – Christy Nicole Lane Douberly, 33, of Hortense passed away early Sunday morning (August 15, 2021) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA her parents are Darrell “Joe” Lane and Peggy Robinson Lane of Hortense. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Peggy Inez Sloan Hearn; maternal great grandparents, W.P. Sloan and Nina...

Shirley Duggan

Shirley Duggan

Aug 15, 2021

Hortense-Shirley Jean Strickland Duggan, 77, of Hortense passed away early Sunday morning (August 15, 2021) at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Hortense, GA. her parents were Gilford and Myrtice Arnold Strickland. She is also preceded by her husband, Benjamin “Ben” John Duggan; 1 daughter, Norma Jean Moody; 4 brothers, Jobo Strickland, Jerry Strickland, James Henry Strickland,...

Carol  Lynn Brock

Carol Lynn Brock

Aug 14, 2021

Brunswick – Carol Lynn Ashburn Brock, 68, of Brunswick passed away Saturday afternoon (August 14, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System after a brief illness. Born in Bristol, TN her parents were John Ashburn and Laura Carol Jacobs Ashburn Allen. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Laura Marie Flores. Carol worked in the sales and claim department...

Ceceile Sapp

Ceceile Sapp

Aug 14, 2021

Hortense - Ceceile Smith Sapp, 68, of Hortense passed away Saturday afternoon (August 14, 2021) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness. There will be no services at this time.

Raynelle Thrift

Raynelle Thrift

Aug 14, 2021

Nahunta- Raynelle Padgett Thrift, 83 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (August 14, 2021) at Community Hospice Center in Fernandina Beach, FL. following an extended illness. Born in Uptonville, GA., her parents were the late Bennie Reo Padgett and Viola Eerie Padgett; her first husband, George Brunson Thrift; her second husband, Mack David “M.D.” Thrift; and brother, Lonnie Nash Padgett. Raynelle...

Kathleen Vernell Cox

Kathleen Vernell Cox

Aug 13, 2021

Woodbine – Kathleen Vernell Cox, 84, of Woodbine passed away early Friday morning (August 13, 2021) at Hospice of the Golden Isles after an extended illness. Born in Waycross, GA her parents were George Hamilton Cox and Maude Elizabeth Booth Cox. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Lindburg Cox and several brothers and sisters. Kathleen was...

Bradley Garland Lyons

Bradley Garland Lyons

Aug 11, 2021

Nahunta-Bradley Garland Lyons, 47 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (August 11, 2021) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Waycross, his parents were Oscar Lavon Lyons, of Nahunta and the late Barbara Ann Chancey Harbison. Bradley was the owner of Georgia Auto Sales. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, carpentry, working out, and loved his truck. Survivors include his...

Margaret  Rozier Yawn-Kilgore

Margaret Rozier Yawn-Kilgore

Aug 11, 2021

Nahunta – Margaret Rozier Yawn-Kilgore, 67, of Nahunta passed away early Wednesday morning (August 11, 2021) at Memorial Satilla Health after an extended illness. Born in Tampa, FL her parents were Franklin Daniel Rozier and Patricia Sikes Rozier. Margaret was a data collector for A.C. Nielson and loved cooking and gardening. Survivors include her husband, Michael Kilgore of Nahunta; 2...

Johnny Mack  Seago

Johnny Mack Seago

Aug 11, 2021

Hortense- Johnny Mack Seago, 62 of Hortense, passed away Wednesday (August 11, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System following an extended illness. Born in Quitman, GA., his parents were Joseph Harley Seago and Mary Jane Jarvis Seago. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Jean Seago; son, Johnny Mack Seago, Jr.; daughter, Dessie Landon, all of Hortense; 5 grandchildren, Abigail Landon, Willow...

Knofel Orville Herrin

Knofel Orville Herrin

Aug 10, 2021

Statesboro – Knofel Orville Herrin, 63, of Statesboro passed away Tuesday morning (August 10, 2021) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were Harold Oaks Herrin and Helen Johns Guinn. He is also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Herrin; 4 brothers, Keith Gebheart, James Earl Herrin, Gregory Harold Herrin, and Robert Daniel...

Evelyn  Carr Strayer

Evelyn Carr Strayer

Aug 5, 2021

Waynesville – Evelyn Carr Strayer, 81, of Waynesville passed away early Thursday morning (August 5, 2021) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Rupert Atkinson Carr and Nova Ellen Estes Carr. She is also preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Strayer; a sister, Angela Highsmith; and a brother,...

Tommy "Toby" Darren Lane

Tommy "Toby" Darren Lane

Aug 1, 2021

Tommy “Toby” Darren Lane, 50 of Hortense, passed away early Sunday morning (August 1, 2021) at his residence. Born in Jesup, GA., his parents are Tommy Lane, of Hortense and Tavares Johns Lane, of Hoboken. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, J.W. and Della Lane, of Hortense; maternal grandparents, Gordon and Ruth Johns, of Nahunta; two nephews,...

Carol Anne Sharpe

Carol Anne Sharpe

Jul 30, 2021

Brunswick – Carol Anne Morgan Sharpe, 75, of Brunswick passed away Friday morning (July 30, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Her parents were Ralph Morgan and Lureen Thornton Morgan. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Larry Morgan and Dennis Morgan; and 3 sisters, Ruby Murray, Tina Dinsbeer and Donna Strickland. Carol was a homemaker...

Aleta Lynette Morgan

Aleta Lynette Morgan

Jul 29, 2021

Waynesville – Aleta Lynette Morgan, 60, of Waynesville passed away Thursday afternoon (July 29, 2021) at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Joseph Leon Morgan and Margie Loucille Herrin Morgan. Aleta was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. She lived life to the fullest. Survivors include her 2...

Infant Gary Scott Harris

Infant Gary Scott Harris

Jul 26, 2021

Infant Gary Scott Harris passed away Monday (July 26, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Preceded by his paternal grandfather, Gary Stevens Harris, Sr., his maternal great grandfather, Michael B. Scott and his maternal great grandmother, Ida Miller. His parents are Gary Stevens Harris, Jr. and Mikayla Rose Scott, both of Nahunta. He is also survived by his...

Craig Dewight Lowmon

Craig Dewight Lowmon

Jul 22, 2021

Mershon- Craig D. Lowmon, 64 of Mershon, passed away Thursday (July 22, 2021) at Appling Health Care in Baxley. Born in Blackshear, GA., his parents were the late Kenneth Lavoid Lowmon and Nola Mae Thomas Lowmon Lee. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Lowmon and his sister, Clara Lowmon. Craig was a member of Walkerville Baptist...

Robert Melton

Robert Melton

Jul 21, 2021

Waycross – Robert Melton 69, of Waycross passed away Wednesday morning (July 21, 2021) at Memorial Satilla Health. Born in Alma, GA his parents were Albert Mitchell Melton and Martha Elizabeth Groover Melton. He is also preceded in death by a brother, James Melton. Robert was a tree surgeon and a family man. He loved spending time with his grandchildren...

Charles "Roy" Leroy Beckham

Charles "Roy" Leroy Beckham

Jul 19, 2021

Charles Leroy “Roy” Beckham, 62 of Waynesville, passed away suddenly Monday (July 19, 2021) at his residence. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Wylene Ammons Beckham Corwin and the late Earl Beckham, Sr. Roy enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He worked many years as a Tree Surgeon for Lock Farms and Most Wanted Tree Service. Survivors include his mother...

Judith "Judy" Ann Crosby

Judith "Judy" Ann Crosby

Jul 17, 2021

Hoboken – Judith “Judy” Ann Judge Crosby, 73, of Hoboken passed away Saturday evening (July 17, 2021) at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Queens, NY her parents were Thomas Judge and Hortense Smith Judge. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Judge; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Judge. Judy was a retired teacher from Memorial...