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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Donald Robert Anderson

Donald Robert Anderson

Mar 16, 2019

Hortense- Donald Robert Anderson, 85 of Hortense, passed away Saturday (March 16, 2019) at Jesup Health and Rehab, following an extended illness.

Born in Pottstown, PA. his parents were Harry Anderson and Florence Leberman Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Louise Anderson; his adopted parents, Ursinus “Fat” Leberman and Marian Leberman; and his brother, Paul Anderson.

Mr....

Cecelia Ann Bishop

Cecelia Ann Bishop

Mar 16, 2019

Cecelia Ann Koos Bishop, 62 of Waynesville, passed away Saturday (March 16, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Camden County.

Born in Cincinnati, OH. Her parents were Andrew Frank Koos and Laura Ann Funder Koos.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.

Sergeant Major Ernest Frederick Gregor, Jr.

Sergeant Major Ernest Frederick Gregor, Jr.

Mar 12, 2019

Waynesville- Retired Sergeant Major Ernest F. Gregor, Jr., 84 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (March 12, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Born in Newark, NJ., his parents were Ernest Frederick Gregor, Sr. and Marion Kramer Gregor. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ernest F. Gregor, III.; and his daughter, Frances Gregor.

Sergeant Major Gregor was a...

Rebecca Eunice Ward

Rebecca Eunice Ward

Mar 7, 2019

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Eunice Ward, 44 of Patterson, passed away Thursday (March 7, 2019) at Fairview Hospital in Ohio, following a brief illness.

Born in Cheraw, S.C. her parents are Danny Lamar Drury, Sr., and Barbara Eunice Drury.

Becky was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed fishing and traveling.

Along with her parents, she is also survived by her brother, Mack “Dearin” Drury,...

Ralph Edward Rooks, Sr.

Ralph Edward Rooks, Sr.

Mar 5, 2019

Hortense- Ralph Edward Rooks, Sr., 61, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 5, 2019) at Memorial Health University, in Savannah, following a brief illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA., his parents were Joseph Franklin Rooks and Catherine Juanita Anderson Rooks. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Eugene Rooks, Daniel F. Rooks, Mark D. Rooks, and Allen J. Rooks.

Ralph worked...

Tommy Jacobs

Tommy Jacobs

Mar 5, 2019

Nahunta – Horace Thomas “Tommy” Jacobs, Jr., 76, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday morning (March 5, 2019) at Harborview Nursing Home in Blackshear after an extended illness.

Born in Hickox, GA his parents were Horace Thomas Jacobs, Sr. and Margaret Lorraine Hendrix Jacobs.

Tommy was a farmer and a member of Hickox Baptist Church. He was a former employee for the county...

Faith Gibson

Faith Gibson

Mar 5, 2019

Hortense- Faith Sweat Gibson, 78 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 5, 2019) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., her parents were Leon Allen Sweat and Merle Howe Sweat. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Crystle Holland; and three brothers, Cyril Sweat, Neil Sweat, and Don Sweat.

Mrs. Gibson was a member of Waynesville...

Jimmy Dismuke

Jimmy Dismuke

Mar 1, 2019

Waverly – Jimmy Dismuke, 75, of Waverly passed away Friday morning (March 1, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Vidalia, GA his parents were Curtis Dismuke and Maggie Blackston Dismuke. He is also preceded in death by several siblings.

Jimmy was a diesel mechanic for Fleet Transport and a member of Bay Harbour Church of God in Brunswick....

Jerett William Strickland

Jerett William Strickland

Feb 24, 2019

Jerett William Strickland, Sr., 38 of Hortense, passed away late Sunday (February 24, 2019) at his residence.

Jerett loved his sons more than life itself, his wife was his heart and his rock. He was a prankster and always had a smile on his face.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle Strickland; three sons, Jerett Strickland, Jr., Roland Strickland, and Dominic Strickland; his...

Darlene Marie Walker

Darlene Marie Walker

Feb 21, 2019

Darlene Marie Willis Walker, 75, of Woodbine, passed away Thursday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania her parents were Tony and Ethel Haughk Willis. She was also preceded in death by her two daughters, Denise Wilson and Shelly Renee’ Walker; and a grandson, Chad Walker.

Darlene was a faithful member of Billyville Church of God in...

Charles Timothy Watts

Charles Timothy Watts

Feb 20, 2019

Hortense – Charles Timothy Watts, 58, of Hortense passed away suddenly Wednesday morning (February 20, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

Born at Sculthorpe AFB in Norfolk, England he was preceded by his parents, James Donald Watts, Sr. and Ruby Nell Neal Watts. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Baker of Hortense, GA.

Charles was a lumber...

Jesse 'J.D' Douglas Turner

Jesse 'J.D' Douglas Turner

Feb 20, 2019

J.D. Turner of the Riverside community passed away early Wednesday morning (February 20, 2019) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after a two year battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his son, Jed Turner.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Wainright Turner of Nahunta; his son and daughter-in-law, Jess and Holly Turner and precious granddaughter, Ansley Grace Turner...

Harry Earl Raulerson

Harry Earl Raulerson

Feb 16, 2019

Nahunta – Mr. Harry Earl Raulerson, 93, of Nahunta passed away late Saturday night (February 16, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA his parents were Thomas Earl Raulerson and Florrie Bennett Raulerson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nichols Raulerson; a son, Dennis Raulerson ; a brother,...

Edwena Jones Dinkins

Edwena Jones Dinkins

Feb 12, 2019

Hickox – Edwena Jones Dinkins, 72, of Hickox passed away Tuesday afternoon (February 12, 2019) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Douglas, GA her parents were Arthur Benjamin Jones, Sr. and Stella Mae Davis Jones. She is also preceded in death by 3 grandchildren, James W. Dinkins, Jr., Dylan Kyle Dinkins, and Anthony Joseph Dinkins; a half brother,...

Richard Nowell

Richard Nowell

Jan 30, 2019

Richard "Ricky" Harold Nowell, 53, of Woodbine Ga, former Owner and operator of Now-Co Construction, crossed Our Saviours finish line on Jan. 30, 2019, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Rowan Siniard and sister, Rhonda Jean Lord.

Born on April 5, 1965 in Marietta, Ga. Ricky enjoyed many things in his...

Crystall Starr Bauman

Crystall Starr Bauman

Jan 27, 2019

Waynesville – Crystall Starr Bauman, 31, of Waynesville passed away Sunday night (January 27, 2019) from injuries sustained in an accident.

Born in Clovis, New Mexico her mother is Lori Bauman.

Crystall was of the Christian faith and loved the lord. She was a very loving, caring, and loyal person who had the biggest smile and an infectious laugh. Crystall was a...

Shannon Davis

Shannon Davis

Jan 25, 2019

Hortense-Shannon Lee Davis,41, of Hortense passed away early Friday morning (January 25,2019) at his

Residence following a short illness.

Born in Jesup, GA. his parents were the late Richard Davis and Donna Sloan Davis of Hortense. He is also preceded by

his Maternal Grandparents, H.E. and Barbara Sloan, his Paternal Grandparents, Raymond Davis and Ruby

Lane Davis.

Shannon worked as a roofer with Millennium Roofing....

Kennith Gerald Drew

Kennith Gerald Drew

Jan 24, 2019

Nahunta – Kennith Gerald Drew, 69, of Nahunta passed away Thursday afternoon (January 24, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick his parents were Hubert L. Drew, Sr. and Phoebe Duggan Drew. He is also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Louise Wainright; and father-in-law, Lloyd Wainright.

Gerald served in the United States National Guard and was a...

Aline Moore Chesser

Aline Moore Chesser

Jan 17, 2019

Jacksonville – Aline Moore Chesser, 88, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday evening (January 17, 2019) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Arthur Moore and Ocie Jacobs Moore. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Chesser; a son, Nicky Chesser; 2 brothers, Delmus Moore and Bill Moore; and a sister,...

Lumby 'Jimmy' Durrance

Lumby 'Jimmy' Durrance

Jan 17, 2019

Hortense- Lumby “Jimmy” Durrance, Sr., 76 of Hortense, passed away Thursday (January 17, 2019) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Alma, GA., his parents were Lumby Durrance and Ollie Mae Thornton Durrance. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Janice Farmer; his son, Douglas Strom; four sisters, Doris Parton, Dorothy Phillips, Gerry Branson, and Jeanell Branson.

Mr....

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