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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Joseph 'Joe' Wainright
Sep 10, 2019
Nahunta- Joseph “Joe” Wainright, 82 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday morning (September 10, 2019) following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Jessie Olin Wainright and Allie Thrift Wainright. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin Wainright and Matthew Wainright; two infant siblings; a step grandson, Rocky Flowers, Jr.; and his brother-in-law, Doyle Justice.
Joe retired...
Stephanie Marie Fals
Sep 9, 2019
Waycross- Stephanie Marie Fals, 47 of Waycross, GA passed away Monday (September 9, 2019) at Baptist Village in Waycross, GA. following an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA., her parents are Francis Ernest “Ernie” Fals and Mary Sharpe Fals, of Waycross.
Stephanie worked many years as Floor Manager for Walmart and was a member of Kettle Creek Congregational Methodist Church. She loved...
John Nicholas Michels, Jr.
Sep 8, 2019
John Nicholas Michels
9/15/34 – 9/8/19
John Nicholas Michels, of Waycross Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home on September 8th, 2019 at the age of 84, one week shy of his 85th birthday.
John was born in Teaneck New Jersey on September 15th 1934 and was the son of Nicholas John Michels and Anna Michels. He is survived by his sister, Georgette...
James 'Jim' Robert Gibson
Sep 7, 2019
James “Jim” Robert Gibson, 91 , of Hortense passed away Saturday night (September 7, 2019) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Hortense, Ga his parents were Robert Lee Gibson and Ora Lee Ammons Gibson. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy Hyers; a son, Ricky Gibson; a grandson, Patrick Hyers; a great great grandson, Aiden...
Paul Andrew Lewis
Sep 6, 2019
Paul Andrew Lewis, 86, of Hortense passed away early Friday morning (September 6, 2019) at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Andrew Lewis and Rosa Pearle Joyner Lewis. He is also preceded in death by a son, Paul Kevin Lewis; and an infant sister, Harriet Virginia Lewis.
Mr. Paul retired as...
Carl 'Buddy' Little
Sep 1, 2019
Nahunta – Carl “Buddy” Little, 56, of Nahunta passed away Sunday afternoon (September 1, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Carl J. and Mary E. Hunnicutt Little.
Buddy was a heavy equipment operator for Glynn Iron Metal and of the Baptist faith. He loved spending time with his family and...
Sarah Braggs Watson
Aug 26, 2019
Nahunta- Sarah Maxine Braggs Watson, 84 of Nahunta, GA., passed away at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Gadsden, Al., her parents were General Amos Braggs and Florence Irene Clifton Braggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jacke Eugene Watson; her son, Brian Amos Watson; 2 sisters, Rosanelle Gilchrist and Ruth Whittemore; 4 brothers, Guy Braggs,...
Margaret 'Sally' Campbell
Aug 25, 2019
Orange Park, FL.- Margaret "Sally" Viola Herrin Campbell, 87 of Orange Park, FL., passed away Sunday (August 25, 2019) at Orange Park Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA., her parents were George W. Herrin, Sr. and Catherine Johns Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her son, Barry Rowe; and several brothers and sisters.
Margaret was a...
Jim Kelly
Aug 21, 2019
Waynesville – Jim Kelly, Jr. 70, of Waynesville passed away early Wednesday morning (August 21, 2019) at Folkston Park Nursing and Rehabilitation after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA his parents are Vivian Fields Kelly of Hollywood, FL and the late James Franklin, Sr. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Smith.
Jim was a retired taxidermist who...
Lonnie Wayne Rooks
Aug 21, 2019
Hortense – Lonnie Wayne Rooks, 65, of Hortense passed away Wednesday evening (August 21, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born on September 26, 1953 in Waynesville, GA the 5th and youngest son of Henry Clayton Rooks of Jesup and the late Vinter Clara Gibson Rooks. He is also preceded in death by 2 sons, Clayton Wayne Rooks and...
Daniel Lee Moore
Aug 20, 2019
Waynesville – Daniel Lee Moore, 50, of Waynesville passed away Tuesday afternoon (August 20, 2019).
Born in Richmond, VA his parents his parents are William Winfield Archer of Pace, FL and the late Billy Jean Clark Archer.
Daniel was a carpenter and attended Bay Harbor Brantley Church of God. He loved his family and his grandbabies and enjoyed wood working, hunting and...
Callie Dolinger Roberson
Aug 12, 2019
Hortense- Callie Marie Dolinger Roberson, 95 of Hortense, passed away Monday (August 12, 2019) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Rugby, VA., her parents were John Andrew Dolinger and Laura Davis Dolinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur David Roberson; eight brothers; and two sisters.
Mrs. Callie was the oldest member of Satilla Missionary Baptist...
Kevin Andy Rowell
Aug 11, 2019
Hortense- Kevin Andy Rowell, 54 of Hortense, passed away Sunday morning (August 11, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross from injuries sustained in an accident.
Born in Jesup, GA. His parents are the late Rufus Tillman “R.T.” Rowell and Selma Miller Rowell of Hortense. He is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alison Towers, a brother, Kerry Rowell, and...
Jeannette Steedley Cato
Aug 9, 2019
Nahunta- Marion Jeanette Steedley Cato,76 of Nahunta, passed away Friday evening (August 9, 2019) at Hospice of Golden Isles, in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA. her parents were Seward and Dorothy Mae Harris Steedley. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Merle Scarborough, a brother, Julian Steedley, and a brother-in-law, Coleman Prescott.
Mrs. Jeanette was a...
Robert Warren
Aug 8, 2019
Robert Warren, 79, son of the late Amos Benjamin Warren and Mattie Highsmith Warren, entered into rest Thursday evening (August 8, 2019) at Hospice of the Golden Isles following an extended illness.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy where he honed his culinary skills. Over the years he worked for several 4-Star restaurants and later retired from Baptist...
Kimberly 'Kim' Jean Thrift
Aug 3, 2019
Hoboken – Kimberly Jean Crews Thrift, 53, of Hoboken passed away Saturday afternoon (August 3, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a brief illness.
Born in Greenwood, SC her parents were Clyde Crews and Mabel “Earlene” Cothran Crews.
Kim was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She loved her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn Thrift of Hoboken; a son,...
Raymond 'Ray' R. Russell, Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
Raybon – Raymond "Ray" Rufus Russell, Jr., 77, of Raybon passed away Thursday night (August 1, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Macon, GA his parents were Raymond Rufus Russell, Sr. and Susan Denson Russell. He is also preceded in death by 2 children, Connie Smith and Eric Smith; and a brother, John D....
Marguerite Hazel Burke Highsmith
Jul 31, 2019
Nahunta – Marguerite Hazel Burke Highsmith, 76, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday evening (July 31, 2019) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Savannah GA her parents were George Wesley Burke, Sr. and Hazel Marguerite Clayton Burke. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Laverne Highsmith, Sr.; a son, Donald Laverne Highsmith, Jr.; 2 brothers, Thomas...
Robert 'Bobby' Thomas
Jul 30, 2019
Waverly- Robert D. “Bobby” Thomas, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Carolyn on July 30, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Waverly, GA. He loved to fish, play guitar, and drive his Chevy Belair around everywhere.
He is survived by his two daughters, Angee Gainey of Myrtle Beach, SC., and Robyn Douglas of Waverly, GA;...
Mavis Lugenia Bohannan
Jul 28, 2019
Nahunta-Mavis Lugenia Bohannan,74, of Nahunta, passed away Sunday morning (July 28,2019) at her son’s residence following an extended illness.
Born in Thomasville, GA., her parents were Olon Wimberly Johnson and Lugenia Willeby Johnson. She is also preceded by a step- son, Ray Bashaw; 4 brothers, Ernest Johnson, Lavorgel Johnson, Otis “Larry” Johnson, and Lavon Johnson.
Mrs. Mavis worked with Charlton County Visiting...
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