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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

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....

Nathan Stewart O'Neal

Nathan Stewart O'Neal

Jan 16, 2019

Blackshear- Nathan Stewart O’Neal, 58 of Blackshear, passed away Wednesday night (January 16,2019) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA. his parents were Jesse W. “Red” O’Neal and Rosa Mae Stewart O’Neal. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Edward O’Neal and Jesse W. O’Neal.

Nathan worked many years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for...

Alice Marie Knight Murray

Alice Marie Knight Murray

Jan 13, 2019

Alice Marie Knight Murray, 83 of Kingsland, passed away Sunday (January 13, 2019) at her residence following a brief illness.

Born in St. Simons Island, GA., her parents were Calvin Knight and Katie Beasley Beaver. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Duncan Murray; two sisters, Sarah Lorraine Knight, Jeanni Hernandez; three brothers, Joe Knight, Bobby Eugene Knight,...

Susan Phyllis Sloan Youmans

Susan Phyllis Sloan Youmans

Jan 9, 2019

Susan Phyllis Sloan Youmans, 67, of Brunswick passed away Wednesday evening (January 9, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an brief illness.

Born in Hortense, GA her parents were Raleigh Sloan and Juanita Craig Sloan. She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashleigh Sloan Griffis; and 2 brothers, Ronald Sloan and Chuck Sloan.

Susan was a retired...

Robert Elbert Knight

Robert Elbert Knight

Jan 7, 2019

Waynesville- Robert Elbert Knight, 81 of Waynesville, passed away Monday (January 7, 2019) at Harborview Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born in Ambrose, GA., his parents were C.W. Knight and Noralee Thompson Knight. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Birtie Mae Deen Knight; two grandsons, James Dwight Holton and Joseph Nathaniel Flowers; and a brother.

Mr. Knight worked...

Barbara 'Joyce' Moore

Barbara 'Joyce' Moore

Jan 7, 2019

Nahunta- Barbara “Joyce” Guinn Moore, 59 of Nahunta, passed away Monday (January 7, 2019) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina., her parents were Ronnie Joe Guinn and Ruby Carolyn Ingle Guinn. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Kim Guinn.

Joyce worked many years as a nurse for Ware State Prison. She attended Grace...

Rev. Gary Eugene 'Gene' Knox

Rev. Gary Eugene 'Gene' Knox

Jan 4, 2019

Waynesville-Rev. Gary Eugene “Gene” Knox, 65 of Waynesville, passed away Friday (January 4, 2019) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl. after a brief illness.

Born in Nahunta, Ga., his parents were Junior Knox and Muriel Jean Proctor Knox. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Knox, 2 great grandbabies, step-brother, Lannis Maddox, brother-in-law, William Knox.

He was...

Violet 'Estha' Johns

Violet 'Estha' Johns

Dec 19, 2018

Hoboken -Violet “Estha” Johns, 87, of Hoboken passed away Wednesday (December 19, 2018) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Arthur Harris and Alma Griffin Harris. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Harris; and a sister, Caroline Doggett.

Estha was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She...

Mildred Ingram

Mildred Ingram

Dec 16, 2018

Nahunta – Mildred Allean Lee Ingram, 88, of Nahunta was born May 1, 1930, died Sunday (December 16, 2018) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. She was a native of Brantley County, GA and graduated May 26, 1947 from Nahunta High School.

Born in Hickox, GA her parents were Randle E. Lee and Nancy Lois Hale Lee. She was also preceded...

Ronald Michael Daniels

Ronald Michael Daniels

Dec 13, 2018

Ronald Michael Daniels, 58 of Nahunta, passed away Thursday (December 13, 2018) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were Matthew Wilbert Daniels, Sr. and Betty Jean Daniels. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sue McCarthy; and 2 Brothers, Darnell Daniels, and Joseph Daniels.

Ronald was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed...

Paul Edward Williams,Sr

Paul Edward Williams,Sr

Dec 13, 2018

Hoboken – Paul Edward Williams, Sr., 62, of Hoboken passed away early Thursday morning (December 13, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents are Dorothea Peake Roquemore of Hoboken and the late Julius Williams. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Ashley Williams.

Paul was a truck driver and served in the United...

Patricia Piotti Leblanc

Patricia Piotti Leblanc

Dec 12, 2018

Patricia Piotti LeBlanc, 83 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (December 12, 2018) at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

No services will be held at this time.

Gloria Ann Howland

Gloria Ann Howland

Dec 9, 2018

Nahunta – Gloria A. Davis Howland, 81, of Nahunta passed away Sunday afternoon (December 9, 2018) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Laconia, NH her parents were Lewis Davis and Elizabeth Chase Seeley. She is also preceded in death by 2 children, Roy Howland, Jr. and Joanne Howland; a grandson, Roy Eagan; a son-in-love, Michael Durden; and 2...

Lillie Mae Johnson

Lillie Mae Johnson

Dec 7, 2018

Waynesville – Lillie Mae Smith Johnson, 89, of Waynesville passed away Friday morning (December 7, 2018) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Elba, AL her parents were Lemuel Ellis Smith and Eva Mae Watson Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt Johnson; her son, David Johnson; a daughter, Mary Ann Taylor; 4 grandchildren,...

Angelia Jeanette Morgan

Angelia Jeanette Morgan

Dec 5, 2018

Nahunta – Angelia Jeanette Morgan, 52, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday morning (December 5, 2018) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Blackshear, GA her parents are Jeanette Crews Morgan of Nahunta and the late Paul Valdes Morgan, Sr. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clifton Morgan, Annie Mae Morgan, Randall Crews, and Janie Walker Crews.

Angelia was...