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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Clayton 'Bo' S. Hendricks
Aug 15, 2020
Clayton S. (Bo) Hendricks of Atkinson passed on the morning on August 15th, 2020 at his home, with his three sons and his wife of 60 years by his side.
The second son of S.T. and Penny Hendricks, Bo was born in Glynn County on October 18th, 1935. Though his parents intended to name him after an uncle named Sweed,...
Teresa Ann Highsmith
Aug 9, 2020
Nahunta – Teresa Ann Highsmith, 59, of Nahunta passed away Sunday evening (August 9, 2020) at Folkston Park Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA her parents are Ward Webb Highsmith and the late Wilhelminia Rozier Highsmith. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Timothy Ward; and an uncle, Roy Highsmith.
Teresa was a member...
Eugene 'Gene' Austin O'Bryan
Aug 8, 2020
Mr. Eugene "Gene" Austin O'Bryan, 57, passed away late Saturday evening (Aug. 8, 2020) at The Hospice Savannah after an extended illness.
No services will be held at this time.
Myrtice Juanita Zorn
Aug 7, 2020
Hortense-Myrtice Juanita “Sloan” Zorn, 82, of Hortense, passed away Friday (August 7, 2020) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness.
Her parents were the late Vernie and Mary “Taylor” Sloan. She is also preceded in death by her husband Rev. Hugh Zorn, 3 sisters, Estelle Sloan, Louise Sloan, and Iris Bradley, and a brother, Marvin Sloan.
Mrs. Myrtice was...
Sarah Nell Rooks
Aug 6, 2020
Brunswick – Sarah Nell Underwood Rooks, 77, of Brunswick passed away Thursday (August 6, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System after a brief illness.
Born in Kingsland, Georgia, her parents were Loy Underwood and Lula Mae Smith Underwood. She is preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, Dub, Robert, Wayne, Russell and Thomas Underwood, and 2 sisters, Laverne Smith and...
Betty Jean Tyre
Aug 6, 2020
Nahunta- Betty Jean Tyre, 49, of Nahunta passed away Thursday (August 6, 2020) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Waycross, Georgia, her parents Ralph Benjamen Tyre and Lillian Pellicer Tyre.
Betty was of the Christian faith and a God fearing woman. She loved football, her dogs, Jeff Gordon, and going to the beach.
She is survived by a son; Brandon...
Rose Marie Middleton
Aug 4, 2020
Hortense-Ms. Rose Marie Brooks Middleton, 67, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday evening (August 4, 2020) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA her parents was the late Vincent “Shorty” Brooks and Vonice Brooks. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Jane Middleton.
Rose was a U.S. Mail carrier and a member of the Hortense Church...
David Hayes
Aug 4, 2020
Nahunta – David Hayes, 61, of Nahunta passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (August 4, 2020) at his residence.
Born in Waycross, GA his parents were Babe Ruth “Boots” Hayes, Sr. and Bertie Lou Griffin Hayes.
David was employed with the Road dept as a Road Superintendent until he became disabled. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed camping, hunting, spending...
Bowen Scott Wainright
Aug 3, 2020
Claxton-Infant Bowen “Bobo” Scott Wainright, 3, of Claxton passed away Monday (August 3, 2020).
Born in Jesup, GA, his parents are Rev. Randy Liston and Torie Johns Wainright of Claxton, GA. Bowen is preceded in death by his nana; Stephanie Manning Wainright, Great Grandparents; Rev. Wayne Manning, Sr., J.O. Johns, and Louise Wainright, and his uncle Barrett Johns.
Bowen loved watching his...
Cynthia Louise Mulkey
Jul 31, 2020
Camden Co. – Cynthia Louise Ganey Mulkey, 54, of Camden Co. passed away Friday afternoon (July 31, 2020) at her sister’s residence after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL, her parents were Harley Ganey and Freida Miller Hart. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mulkey.
Cynthia was a homemaker, who loved her family.
She is...
Lorna Gail Marr
Jul 31, 2020
Folkston- Lorna Gail Crews Marr, 60, of Folkston passed away early Friday morning (July 31, 2020) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Blackshear, GA. her parents were William Oscar Crews and Leona Jacobs Crews. She is also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Delbert Crews, Charles David Crews, Bobby Way Crews and Ronald Lee Crews; and a...
Bettie Fox
Jul 30, 2020
Brunswick – Bettie Lee Calhoun Fox, 97, of Brunswick passed away Thursday evening (July 30, 2020) at Altamaha Healthcare in Jesup after an extended illness.
Born in Bridgeport, WV her parents were William G Calhoun and Rebecca Schmitt Calhoun. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Fox, Sr. and several siblings.
Bettie was a unit clerk for Brunswick...
Virginia Lee Lewis Ramer
Jul 28, 2020
Nahunta – Virginia Lee Lewis Ramer, 87, of Nahunta passed away early Tuesday morning (July 28, 2020) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Evan Jackson Lewis and Ethel Mae Hickox Lewis. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Evan “Junior” Lewis; and 2 sisters, Doris Riggins Fowler and Margie...
Mary Linda Waldrep-Hamilton
Jul 25, 2020
Nahunta – Mary “Linda” Waldrep-Hamilton, 71, of Nahunta passed away early Saturday morning (July 25, 2020) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Billingsley, AL her parents were Milfred Bearden and Bernice Cooper Bearden. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Morris “Ray” Blackwood; and a son, Larry Blackwood.
Linda was a homemaker and of...
Malcolm Reese Strickland
Jul 25, 2020
Nahunta – Malcolm Reese Strickland, 92, of Nahunta passed away Saturday evening (July 25, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick from complication from COVID-19.
Malcolm was born on March 5, 1928 to the late Joseph Levi Strickland and Sarah Gertrude Highsmith Strickland. His sibling are Lois Strickland, Lucille Strickland Parkes and John Curtis Strickland.
He is preceded in...
Edgar Richard Bennett, Sr.
Jul 22, 2020
Hoboken-Edgar Richard Bennett, Sr. , 70, of Hoboken passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night (July 22, 2020) at Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville, GA.
Born in Eastman, Ga his parents were Jessie Franklin Bennett and Effie Lee Brack Bennett. He is also preceded in death by 6 siblings, Joyce Sapp, James Bennett, Benjamin Bennett, Billy Allen, Leroy Bennett, and Bud Bennett.
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Revis Charles Chesser, Sr.
Jul 20, 2020
Hortense – Revis Charles Chesser, Sr., 64, of Hortense passed away Monday evening (July 20, 2020) after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA his parents were William Charlie Chesser and Shirley Rozier Chesser. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Katina Chesser; a grandson, Benjamin Chesser; a sister, Cathy Chesser; and an uncle, Wayne Chesser.
Revis was...
Alfred 'Toby' M. Drury
Jul 19, 2020
Brunswick - Alfred M. “Toby” Drury, Sr, 82, of Brunswick passed away Sunday afternoon (July 19, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.
Born in Hortense, GA his parents were Calvin Perry Drury and Ivy Flowers Drury. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Betty Simons Drury; 3 brothers, James Drury, John...
James 'J.E.' Earley Herrin
Jul 18, 2020
Folkston – James Earley “J.E.” Herrin, 89, of Folkston passed away early Saturday morning (July 18, 2020) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA his parents were Jeff Herrin and Stella O’Quinn Herrin. He is also preceded in death by 7 siblings, Jeremiah C. “JC” Herrin, Velera Williams, Homer Herrin, Huland Herrin, Eula Mae Lee, Creola...
Lajean Palmer
Jul 17, 2020
Nahunta – Helen “LaJean” White Palmer, 78, of Nahunta passed away Friday evening (July 17, 2020) at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Hickox, GA her parents were Gadis White and Tula Hickox Wainright. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert “Bob” Palmer; a brother, Gadis “Buddy” White; and an infant sister.
LaJean was...
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