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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Angela Ellen Highsmith

Angela Ellen Highsmith

Dec 15, 2020

Waynesville – Angela Ellen Carr Highsmith, 76, of Waynesville passed away early Tuesday morning (December 15, 2020) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Rupert Carr and Nova Estes Carr. She is also preceded in death by a grandson, Devin Ryan Johns; a brother, Charles Carr; and her favorite dog, Heidi.

Angela...

Charles 'Charlie' Glen Daniels

Charles 'Charlie' Glen Daniels

Dec 13, 2020

Waynesville-Mr. Charles “Charlie” Glen Daniels,47, passed away early Sunday morning (Dec. 13,2020) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Lake Wales, Florida he was the son of Rayford and Estelle Spradley Daniels. Charlie was a self-employed Mechanic before he became disabled. He was of The Pentecostal faith, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Along with his parents he was also preceded...

Elder Reavis Lee Hickox

Elder Reavis Lee Hickox

Dec 10, 2020

Brantley Co. – Elder Reavis Lee Hickox, 89, of Brantley County passed away Thursday night (December 10, 2020) at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Hoboken, GA his parents were Ernie Hickox and Alzada Shumans Hickox. He is also preceded in death by his stepmother who raised him, Allie Hickox; a daughter, Sandra Davis; 3 brothers, A.J....

Gloria Dean Pearson

Gloria Dean Pearson

Nov 30, 2020

Hortense-Ms. Gloria Pearson, 85, of Hortense passed away Monday (November 30, 2020) at her residence after an extended illness.

Due to the COVID-19, the family would like to ask all to please follow the rules for social distancing and face mask are highly recommended at the service. Also, anyone who does not feel comfortable with attending the services the...

Wade Henry Howard

Wade Henry Howard

Nov 27, 2020

Nahunta – Wade Henry Howard, 66, of Nahunta passed away Friday morning (November 27, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Savannah, GA his parents were Conway Howard and Arline Dickerson Howard. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Glenda Willis.

Wade was the owner/operator of Howard and Sons Trucking and...

Pastor James 'Jimmy' Cummings Davis

Pastor James 'Jimmy' Cummings Davis

Nov 26, 2020

Hortense-Pastor James “Jimmy” Cummings Davis, III, 58 of Hortense passed away Friday night (Nov. 26,2020 at The Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick after a short illness.

Born in Brunswick, Georgia his parents were the late James Cummings Davis, II and Mary Earline Morgan Dowling of Nahunta.

Pastor Jimmy ministered at The One Life at a Time Ministries in Hortense....

Joseph Leon Morgan

Joseph Leon Morgan

Nov 23, 2020

Waynesville – Joseph Leon Morgan, 81, of Waynesville passed away Monday evening (November 23, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were William Earl Morgan and Elsie Mae Johnson Morgan. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margie Loucille Herrin Morgan; and 3 brothers, James Morgan, Douglas...

Donald Joe Batten

Donald Joe Batten

Nov 23, 2020

Yulee, FL – Donald Joe Batten, 72, of Yulee, FL passed away Monday afternoon (November 23, 2020) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Walter “Bo” Batten and Lillian Herrin Batten. He is also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Karen Rowland Batten.

Donald served in the United States Army and was the...

Selma Josephine Rowell

Selma Josephine Rowell

Nov 21, 2020

Twin Rivers – Mrs. Selma Josephine Miller Rowell, 88, of Twin Rivers Community passed away Saturday morning (November 21, 2020) at Harborview Jesup after an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents were Leo Miller and Mary Dunn Miller. She is also preceded by her husband, Rufus “R.T.” Tillman Rowell; a daughter, Joan Dianne Rowell; and 2 sons, Kerry...

Jerry Derwood Parker

Jerry Derwood Parker

Nov 15, 2020

Folkston – Mr. Jerry Derwood Parker, 65, passed away Sunday morning (November 15, 2020) at St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Fl. following an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Willie Johns and Mildred McInvale Johns.

Jerry worked at St. Regis Papermill wood division as an equipment operator before becoming disabled and was a member of Riverside Chapel...

Weldon Elison Gilbert

Weldon Elison Gilbert

Nov 3, 2020

Nahunta – Weldon Elison Gilbert, 72, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday morning (November 3, 2020) from injuries sustained in an accident.

Born in Gainesville, GA his parents were Christopher Columbus Gilbert and Cora Lou Keith Bryant.

Weldon was retired from the United States Army and worked as a foreman after retiring from the Army. He was a jack of all...

Jesse 'Jet' Lee Allen

Jesse 'Jet' Lee Allen

Nov 1, 2020

Waycross – Jesse “Jet” Lee Allen, 70, of Waycross passed away Sunday evening (November 1, 2020) at Candler Hospital in Savannah after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA his parents were John A. Allen and Nora Belle Crawford Allen. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, William “Billy” Allen and Johnny Dred Allen; and 2 sisters, Joyce...

Everett Hartman, Jr.

Everett Hartman, Jr.

Oct 30, 2020

Nahunta-Everett Hartman, Jr., 65, of Nahunta, passed away Friday night (October 30, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health Brunswick Campus, after an extended illness.

Born in Madison, West Virginia, his parents were Everett Clayton and Edith Louise Roe Hartman.

Mr. Everett was retired from Peabody Coal in West Virginia as a roof bolter. He was an avid outdoorsman and was of the Christian...

Ralph Joseph Jacobs

Ralph Joseph Jacobs

Oct 27, 2020

Blackshear – Ralph Joseph Jacobs, 85, of Blackshear passed away Tuesday evening (October 27, 2020) at Haborview Satilla in Waycross after an extended illness.

Born in Blackshear, GA his parents were Sam Jacobs and Ethel Sapp Jacobs. He is also preceded in death by a son; and several siblings.

Ralph was a retired Staff Sergeant for the United States Army...

Ronnie David Baxley

Ronnie David Baxley

Oct 25, 2020

Hortense-Mr. Ronnie David Baxley, 76, of Hortense passed away Sunday (October 25, 2020) at his residence.

Born in Baxley , Ga. His parents were Ernest M. Baxley and Jennie Phoebe Beecher Baxley Pritchard. He was also preceded in death by 1 son, Ryan Baxley; a grandson, Peyton McNabb; 1 brother, Jackie Baxley; 1 sister, Gwen Ponsell; a nephew, Kevin Buie.

Ronnie retired...

Timothy Paul Carter

Timothy Paul Carter

Oct 21, 2020

White Oak – Timothy Paul Carter, 61, of White Oak passed away Wednesday evening (October 21, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System after a brief illness.

Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Clarence Eugene Carter and Winnie Lee Clark Carter. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Connie May Duval Carter; a brother, Glenn Carter and a...

Judge Karen Rowland Batten

Judge Karen Rowland Batten

Oct 19, 2020

Hickox – Judge Karen “Big Ma” Elaine Rowland Batten, 62, of Hickox passed away Monday afternoon (October 19, 2020) at Candler Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness.

Born in Fernandina Beach, FL her parents are Earl Rowland of Jesup and the late Geraldine “Jerry” Johnson Rowland. She is preceded in death by a brother, Roy Rowland.

Karen was the...

Margaret Bearden Douglas

Margaret Bearden Douglas

Oct 18, 2020

Nahunta-Mrs. Margaret Bearden Douglas,70, of the Hickox Community passed away early Sunday morning (Oct.18,2020) at her residence in Hickox after a short illness.

Born in Prattville, Alabama she was the daughter of Wilfred and Burnice Cooper Bearden. Ms. Margaret was also preceded along with her parents her loving Husband, Virgil Douglas her son Lonnie Douglas, granddaughter, Michelle King, 2-Brothers, Leon and...

Infant Annalynn Hope Willis

Infant Annalynn Hope Willis

Oct 18, 2020

Nahunta – Infant Annalynn Hope Willis passed away Sunday morning (October 18, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Born in Brunswick, GA on October 18, 2020 to her parents Chelsie Lynn Willis and Harrison Levi Chesser both of Nahunta. She is also survived by 3 brothers, Chance Crews, Myles Willis and Cash Willis all of Nahunta; maternal grandparents,...

Dennis James Daniels

Dennis James Daniels

Oct 17, 2020

Waynesville-Mr. Dennis “Dinky” James Daniels, 85, of Waynesville passed away Saturday (October 17, 2020) at Southeast Ga Health Systems in Brunswick, GA. Following an extended illness.

His parents were Jim Daniels and Julia Rozier Daniels McKenzie. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and sisters-in-law, Colton & Dot Daniels, Hob & Nadine Daniels, and Newben Daniels; 2 sisters &...