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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Earlene Crews

Earlene Crews

Oct 10, 2018

Mabel Earlene Cothran Crews, 73 of Hoboken, passed away Wednesday (October 10, 2018) at Memorial University Health in Savannah, GA. following an extended illness.

Born in Greenwood, S.C., her parents were Joe Earl Cothran and Mabel Pearl Giles Cothran. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Marshall Cothran.

Ms. Crews was a member of Lupo Memorial Methodist Church in...

Daniel Earcell Simpson

Daniel Earcell Simpson

Oct 8, 2018

Blackshear – Daniel Earcell Simpson, 44, of Blackshear passed away Monday morning (October 8, 2018) at his residence after a courageous 9 year battle with brain cancer.

Born in Tampa, FL his parents are Jerry Denva Simpson and Kimberly Johnson Simpson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Simpson; maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Marna Johnson; and paternal grandparents, Earcell...

Ashley Nicole Griffin

Ashley Nicole Griffin

Oct 5, 2018

Waynesville-Ms. Ashley Nicole Griffin, 29, of Waynesville passed away Friday evening (Oct. 5, 2018) in The Southeast Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick Campus after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, Georgia her parents are Michael Griffin (Joy), of Woodbine, GA. and Melissa Moore Henderson (Darryl), of Waynesville, GA.

Ms. Griffin was preceded in death by a brother, Arron Baisden, Maternal Grand Parents, Charles...

Patricia 'Patsy' Bohannon

Patricia 'Patsy' Bohannon

Oct 1, 2018

Nahunta – Gloria Patricia “Patsy” Bohanon, 69, of Nahunta passed away Monday evening (October 1, 2018) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA her parents were Clyde William Carter, Sr. and Wilma Agnes Cox Carter. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Kyle Perkins; and a brother, Clyde Carter, Jr.

Patsy was a homemaker and a...

David Edwin Tarner

David Edwin Tarner

Sep 30, 2018

David Edwin Tarner, 81 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday night (September 30, 2018) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, his parents were Ira Lester Tarner and Marie Baker Byers Tarner. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Edna Marie Altman; four brothers, Jake Tarner, Richard Tarner, Frank Tarner, and Cecil Tarner; 3 sisters Mary...

Archie Crews

Archie Crews

Sep 25, 2018

Winokur- Mr. Archie Crews, 71 of Winokur, passed away early Tuesday morning (September 25, 2018) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Winokur, GA., his parents were Don Crews and Ruby Louise Crews.

Mr. Archie served in the United States Army and retired from CSX after working many years as a machinist. He attended Winokur Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking...

Patricia 'Christine' Davis

Patricia 'Christine' Davis

Sep 19, 2018

Baxley – Patricia “Christine” Chaney Davis, 77, of Baxley passed away early Wednesday morning (September 19, 2018) at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.

Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents were John Chaney and Lucille Westberry Chaney. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Nettles; and a brother, Donald Chaney.

Christine was a homemaker and a member of White...

Jeffrey Lynde Booth

Jeffrey Lynde Booth

Sep 18, 2018

Hoboken -Jeffrey Booth, 44, of Hoboken passed away Tuesday (September 18, 2018) in Fort Worth, TX after a sudden illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents are Jack Booth and Melissa Lee Booth of Hoboken. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Abe and Luna Booth; and his maternal grandparents, Fred and Matilda Lee.

Jeffrey worked for the United States...

Jane Ellen Herrin

Jane Ellen Herrin

Sep 16, 2018

Jane Ellen Harris Herrin, 85 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday morning (September 16, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, following an extended illness.

Born in Beverly, West Virginia, her parents were Hensley Harris and Louise Cost Harris; her husband, George Washington Herrin, Jr.; two sons, George Robert Herrin, Sr., and James Michael Herrin; and three brothers, Lawrence Harris, Richard Harris,...

James Iler

James Iler

Sep 12, 2018

James Iler, 74 of Nahunta, passed away early Wednesday morning (September 12, 2018) at Hospice of the Golden Isles, in Brunswick, following an extended illness.

Born in Gainesville, GA., his parents were Jesse James Iler and Eunice DeLong. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Shelly Westbrook, Raquael Iler; brother, Leon Iler; and a sister.

James was a member of...

Frederick Lowell Highsmith

Frederick Lowell Highsmith

Sep 10, 2018

Commander Frederick Lowell Highsmith, 94 of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL., after an extended illness.

Fred was born on August 12, 1924 in Nahunta to his parents, Henry Clay Highsmith and Mary Magdelene Stone Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mildred Jones Highsmith; 3 sisters, Mary...

Hannah L. O'Berry

Hannah L. O'Berry

Sep 9, 2018

Hannah Lee O’Berry, 39 of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (September 9, 2018) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Blackshear, GA., her parents are Henry Lee O’Berry and Penny Sue Kersey Elliott, both of Blackshear.

Hannah worked in management for Flash Foods for many years. She was very creative, and loved her family and art.

Along with her parents, survivors include...

Kyle Lee Moore

Kyle Lee Moore

Sep 6, 2018

Nahunta - Kyle Lee Moore, 26, of Nahunta passed away Thursday (September 6, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Hospital in Waycross.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents are John Moore of Nahunta and Karen Morgan Niece of Nahunta.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arnie Morgan; paternal grandparents, Leroy and Peggy Moore; step maternal grandparents, Wayne & Annette Moseley; an...

Brian Quinton Wilson

Brian Quinton Wilson

Aug 30, 2018

Waynesville – Brian Quinton Wilson, 33, of Waynesville passed away Thursday afternoon (August 30, 2018) after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his mother is Christina Faye Wilson of Waynesville. He is preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Wilson.

Brian loved going to the river, fishing, kayaking, and camping.

Survivors include his wife, Alishia Wilson of Waynesville; 2 daughters, Alexus Wilson...

Juanita Higginbotham Spears

Juanita Higginbotham Spears

Aug 23, 2018

Nahunta – Juanita Higginbotham Spears, 97, of Nahunta passed away Thursday afternoon (August 23, 2018) at Bayview Nursing Home where she had resided for 6 years.

Born in Dyal, FL, in 1920, her parents were Everett Fluornoy Higginbotham and Mary Lovdia Dowling Higginbotham. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Spears; a son, Lewis Spears; 2 grandsons, Michael...

Bernard Ellsworth Linton, Jr.

Bernard Ellsworth Linton, Jr.

Aug 21, 2018

Hortense – Bernard “Bernie” Ellsworth Linton, Jr., 85, passed away early Tuesday morning (August 21, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland his parents were Bernard Ellsworth Linton, Sr. and Margaret Hatter Linton. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Linton and Robert Linton; and a sister, Dorothy Kouns.

Bernard served in the United States...

Josephine Warren

Josephine Warren

Aug 19, 2018

Josephine “Jo” Warren entered into rest Sunday (August 19, 2018) at Augusta University Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was the daughter of Amos and Mattie Warren of Nahunta, GA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, James William Warren, Freddie Wilson Warren, and Bobby Ray Warren.

After graduating from GSCW, Jo went to work...

Sarah Jane Thibodeaux

Sarah Jane Thibodeaux

Aug 18, 2018

Nahunta – Sarah Jane Strickland Thibodeaux, 73, of Nahunta passed away Saturday afternoon (August 18, 2018) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Harrell Addison and Renna Purdom Strickland. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Addison Strickland.

Sarah was a retired data entry clerk for AT&T and a member of...

Michelle Lynn Riles

Michelle Lynn Riles

Aug 15, 2018

Brunswick – Michelle Lynn Riles, 44, of Brunswick passed away early Wednesday morning (August 15, 2018) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents are Brenda Sue Williams Varns of Brunswick and the late Donald Ray Langford.

Michelle was a homemaker.

She is survived by her mother, Brenda Sue Williams Varns of Brunswick; a...

Joel R. Greene, Jr.

Joel R. Greene, Jr.

Aug 14, 2018

Hoboken – Joel Reid Greene, Jr., 48, of Hoboken passed away Tuesday afternoon (August 14, 2018) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents are Joel Reid Greene, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Eugenia “Jeanne” Wells Greene. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Richard & Eleanor Zorn Wells; and his paternal grandfather,...