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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Penny Sue Elliott
Jan 17, 2020
Blackshear – Penny Sue Kersey Elliott, 57, of Blackshear passed away Friday morning (January 17, 2020) at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after a brief illness.
There will be no services at this time.
Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
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Gloria Jean Blount
Jan 13, 2020
Gloria Jean Williams Blount, 68 of Hortense, passed away Monday (January 13, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness.
Born in North Carolina. Her parents are the late Franklin Lamar Williams and Dorothy Amanda Horn Tabor. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Martha Tabor Allen.
Mrs. Gloria was a homemaker and a member of...
Olen Shurman Carter
Jan 12, 2020
Hoboken – Olen Shurman Carter, 82, of Hoboken passed away Sunday evening (January 12, 2020) at the Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Alma, GA his parents were Oden Carter and Susie Morgan Carter. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Lott; and 4 siblings, Gerald Carter, Maudene Shuman, Newlene Johnson, and Vestal...
Shanakaye Dianne Lee
Jan 4, 2020
Nahunta – Shanakaye Dianne Lee, 48, of Nahunta passed away early Saturday morning (January 4, 2020) at her sister’s residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA her parents were Willie Lee and Barbara “Lorraine” Conner Lee.
Shanakaye was a CNA for Lifecare Centers of America and a member of Winokur Baptist Church. She loved cooking, baking, singing, music,...
David Connie O'Berry,Sr
Jan 4, 2020
Folkston – David Connie O’Berry, Sr., 92 of Folkston passed away Saturday morning (January 4, 2020) at the Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Folkston, GA his parents were John O’Berry and Beulah Anderson O’Berry. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Elvera Redding O’Berry; a son, Ricky O’Berry; a grandson, Lamar Johns; 4...
Clinton Lorene Rowell
Jan 1, 2020
Waynesville – Clinton Lorene Rowell, 73, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday evening (January 1, 2020) at Candler Hospital in Savannah after an extended illness.
Born in Hortense, GA his parents were Roy Rowell and Verdie Mae Rogers Rowell. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Andrews Rowell; a grandson, Ryder Rowell; and a brother, Larry Rowell.
Clinton...
Timothy Robert Anderson
Dec 31, 2019
Hortense – Timothy Robert Anderson, 32, of Hortense passed away Tuesday (December 31, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Timothy Eugene Anderson and Deborah Ogden Anderson of Hortense.
Timothy was a HVAC Installer and loved going to the river, being with his boys, hunting, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Jessica...
Linda Accord Crews
Dec 26, 2019
Hoboken- Linda Accord Crews, 69 of Hoboken, passed away Thursday (December 26, 2019) at Candler Hospital in Savannah following a brief illness.
Born in Hoboken, GA., her parents were William McClellan and Colleen Rhoden McClellan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Framan Crews; and a sister, Bonnie Elrod.
Linda worked many years as a CNA at Bayview...
James Walter Thornton
Dec 22, 2019
Atkinson- James Walter Thornton, 70 of Atkinson, passed away Sunday (December 22, 2019) at Hospice of the Golden Isles following an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA., his parents were the late Walter Thornton and Mattie Ruth Brown Thornton, of Waycross. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, James Trevor "Trey" Manders.
James worked over 40 years as...
Eddie Lewis
Dec 20, 2019
Hoboken – Eddie Lewis, 64, of Hoboken passed away Friday evening (December 20, 2019) at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville after a brief illness.
Born in Waycross, GA his parent were Isaiah Hodes Lewis and Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Ray Lewis, David Lewis, and Kenny Lewis; and a sister, Janice Greene.
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Beverly Nancy Rowell
Dec 18, 2019
Hortense – Beverly Rowell of Hortense passed away Wednesday morning (December 18, 2019) at Bayview Nursing Home at the age of 83.
Beverly loved spending time with family and friends, crocheting, and doing jigsaw puzzles. She was a charter member of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Edna Packer of...
John Harold Hite
Dec 16, 2019
Hortense – John Harold Hite, 55, of Hortense passed away Monday afternoon (December 16, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.
Born in Warsaw, IN his parents were Everett Hite and Barbara Lee Hite.
John was a carpenter and loved spending time with his family, fishing, and building things.
Survivors include 2 stepchildren, Terri Roberts (Corey) and Tammi Westberry...
Betty Jean Sharpe
Dec 11, 2019
Nahunta- Betty Jean Wainright Sharpe, 75 of Nahunta, passed away early Wednesday morning (December 11, 2019) at Satilla Memorial Health in Waycross, GA after a brief illness.
Born in Waycross, GA., her parents were James Wainright and Maggie Justice Wainright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ronald Sharpe; grandchild, Valerie Smith; 2 great grandchildren, Elijah Dixon...
Deeanna Maria Adkins
Dec 10, 2019
Hortense – Deeanna Maria Barton Adkins, 60, of Hortense passed away Tuesday morning (December 10, 2019) at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Fort Pierce, FL her parents are Maria Beke Stanford of Brunswick and the late Rodney Barton. She is also preceded in death by her son, Brian Adkins.
Deeanna worked in the maintenance department at the...
Garland Parker, Jr
Dec 10, 2019
Nahunta – Garland “Junior” Parker, Jr., 67, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday (December 10, 2019) at Harborview Satilla in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Norfolk, VA his parents are Aline Grimsley Highsmith and the late Garland Parker, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jones Parker; and a brother, Robert Parker.
Junior was a...
Margie Loucille Morgan
Dec 8, 2019
Waynesville – Margie Loucille Herrin Morgan, 79, of Waynesville passed away Sunday morning (December 8, 2019) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Earnest Herrin and Angela Willis Herrin. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Deloris Flowers.
Margie worked in the business department at Brunswick Hospital for 30 years...
John 'Timmy' Timothy Brockington
Dec 5, 2019
Hortense – John Timothy “Timmy” Brockington, 56, of Hortense passed away Thursday (December 5, 2019) at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Loretta Rooks Brockington of Waynesville and the late James Monroe Brockington.
Timmy worked at HVAC and loved watching sports, traveling, fishing, and fixing things.
Survivors include his wife, June Brockington of...
Gene Tunney Burch
Dec 3, 2019
Hickox – Gene Tunney Burch, 93, of Hickox passed away Tuesday (December 3, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Geneva, AL his parents were David Crocket “D.C.” Burch, Jr. and Callie Pitts Burch. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Lauvaneia Burch; 4 stepchildren, Pauline Jones, Modine Griffin, Bud Johns, and Edgar Johns;...
Brown “Wain” Wainright Brooker
Nov 30, 2019
Nahunta- Mr. Brown “Wain” Wainright Brooker, 80, passed away late Saturday night (Nov. 30,2019) at his home after a short illness.
Born in Nahunta, Georgia his parents were Roy “Brown” Brooker and Dorothy “Helene” Wainright Brooker.
Mr. Wain was a member at The Nahunta United Methodist Church. He was Owner and Operator of Brooker Hardware in Nahunta before his retirement....
Marie Stone
Nov 28, 2019
Hortense – Marie Antoinette Vernon Stone, 52, of Hortense passed away Thursday (November 28, 2019) at her residence.
Born in Indianapolis, IN her parents are Judith Sharpe Partin and the late Larry Deen Vernon.
Marie was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandkids, sunbathing, making jewelry, sewing and gardening.
Survivors include her husband, Greg Stone of Hortense; a son and daughter-in-law,...