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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Henry John Hillebrants
May 26, 2021
Raybon- Henry “Hank” John Hillebrants, 85 of Raybon, GA., passed away at Savannah Memorial after an extended illness.
Born in Royal Oak, MI., his parents were John R. Hillebrants and Lillian Caster
Hillebrants. He is also preceded in death by a half brother and sister, Edward Quinn and Venora Edwards also by Peggy Ann Hohner Hillebrants, the mother of his...
Roy Nelson Howland, Sr.
May 24, 2021
Nahunta- Roy Nelson Howland, Sr., 90 of Nahunta, passed away Monday (May 24, 2021) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Littleton, NH., his parents were Maurice Howland and Alice Portique Howland. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Davis Howland; his grandson, Roy Eagan; and his brother, Andrew Howland.
Roy served in the United States Army...
Patricia Dee Norman
May 23, 2021
Patricia Dee Hancock Norman, 60 of Hoboken, passed away Sunday morning (May 23, 2021) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, GA following an extended illness.
Born in Terrytown, NY. Her parents were the late Ronald Hancock and Pearl Laverne Thornton Harrell. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Keith Harrell; her brother, Stuart Hancock; and her sister, Ronnie Dawn...
Timothy Burgess
May 17, 2021
Hortense – Timothy “Timmy” James Burgess, 57, of Hortense, passed away Monday evening (May 17, 2021) at Southeast Ga. Health Systems in Brunswick, GA. after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA. his parents were Thomas Gordon Burgess and Lillian Bentley Burgess. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Dexter Burgess; a sister, Kathy Touchstone.
Timmy worked for the Bay...
John William 'J.W.' Highsmith, Jr.
May 16, 2021
Waynesville – Rev. John William “J.W.” Highsmith, Jr., 78, of Waynesville passed away early Sunday morning (May 16, 2021) at the Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Ludowici, GA his parents were John William Highsmith, Sr. and Hazel Gordon Highsmith. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Angela Ellen Carr Highsmith;...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...