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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Katherine Anderson Harrell
Jul 5, 2018
Hortense – Katherine Anderson Harrell, 66, of Hortense passed away early Thursday morning (July 5, 2018) at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents were Joseph Warren and Margie Benton Anderson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Vernon Harrell, Sr.; a daughter, Katrina Chapman; a granddaughter, Beth Chapman; and 2...
Tina Michelle Thrift Johnson
Jul 4, 2018
Waycross – Tina Michelle Thrift Johnson, 48, of Waycross passed away Wednesday morning (July 4, 2018) in Waycross from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Folkston, GA her parents are Rachel Virginia Crews Byrd of Homerville, GA and the late Lonell Thrift. She is also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Isacc Thrift and Ethel Thrift; and...
Wanda Jean Daniels
Jul 3, 2018
Waynesville- Wanda Jean Stephens Daniels, 59 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (July 3, 2018) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Fort Payne, AL., her parents were William Thomas Stephens and Maggie Alice Burries. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Faye Hunter.
Wanda was a member and choir leader of Palmetto Pentecostal Church and loved singing at...
Midge Broughton Kinchen
Jul 3, 2018
Brunswick- Midge Broughton Kinchen, 82 of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday (July 3, 2018) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Pineville, KY., her parents were Floyd Broughton and Callie Taylor Broughton, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe C. Kinchen; her brother, Tommy Broughton; and her sister, Margaret Howard.
Midge was of the Lutheran Faith and...
Raymond David Smith
Jul 2, 2018
Raymond David Smith, 84 of Nahunta, passed away Monday morning (July 2, 2018) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Lulaton, GA., his parents were Luther Prince Smith and Essie Mae Boyd Smith. He was also preceded in death by a son, Philbert Ray Smith; and several brothers.
Raymond was a member of Lulaton Baptist Church and served in...
Robert Jesse Johns
Jun 30, 2018
Robert Jesse Johns, 61 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (June 30, 2018) at his residence.
Born in Jesup, GA., his parents were Roscoe Johns and Macie Crews Johns. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randy Johns.
Robert worked many years as a Logger with Murray Logging. He attended the Church of God and enjoyed mechanicing, camping, and hunting.
Survivors...
Elsie Mae Johnson Morgan
Jun 28, 2018
Nahunta – Elsie Mae Johnson Morgan, 99, of Nahunta passed away Thursday afternoon (June 28, 2018) at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA her parents were Henry Johnson and Rachel Mathis Johnson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Morgan; 3 Sons, James Morgan, Douglas Morgan, and Robert Morgan; and also...
William Pitt Callaway Smith
Jun 25, 2018
Amelia Island – William Pitt Callaway Smith, II, 86, of Amelia Island, FL., known to his friends as Billy, passed away Monday morning (June 25, 2018) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Billy was born and raised in Lyons, GA to the late Embry Maxwell Smith and Marion Williams Dunagin. He is also preceded in...
Janice Faye Gandy
Jun 24, 2018
Hortense-Janice Faye White Gandy, 72 of Hortense, passed away Sunday evening (June 24, 2018) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Brooksville, FL., her parents were William Buford White, Jr. and Lula Mae Touchton Hope. She was also preceded in death by one son; a sister, Donna Hope Lewis; a brother, Mitchell Dean White; and a niece, Crystal Simpson.
Ms....
John Wesley King
Jun 23, 2018
John Wesley King, 41 of Hoboken, passed away Saturday (June 23, 2018) at his sister's residence.
Born in Waycross, GA., his parents are Harold King and Cheryl Riggins King.
John worked many years in Telecommunications with Blue Stream Professionals. He was a Deacon and Sound man at Hoboken Baptist Church, he played the Mandolin, enjoyed singing, cars, and was a faithful father.
Survivors...
Ottis C. Boatwright
Jun 21, 2018
Hortense – Ottis C. Boatwright, 82, of Hortense passed away Thursday evening (June 21, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Pierce Co, his parents were Thomas Moses Boatwright and Evener M. Adams Boatwright. He is also preceded in death by his 3 brothers, Richard Boatwright, Larry Boatwright, and Burrell Boatwright; and 3 sisters, Bernice Boatwright, Muriel...
Ruby Sharon Murray
Jun 19, 2018
Hortense – Ruby Sharon Taylor Murray, 56, of Hortense passed away Tuesday evening (June 19, 2018) at Harborview Nursing Home in Jesup after an extended illness.
Born in Blackshear, GA her parents were Estellee and Grace Taylor. She is also preceded in death 2 sisters, Donna Strickland and Diane Morgan; and 2 brothers, Dennis Morgan and Larry Morgan.
Ruby was...
Randy Joe Pearson
Jun 18, 2018
Hortense-Randy Joe Pearson, 50 of Hortense, passed away suddenly on Monday (June 18, 2018) at his sister’s residence.
Born in Indianapolis, IN., his parents were William Braze Pearson and Edna Goebel Pearson.
Randy worked many years in Maintenance for St. Marks Catholic Church. He loved auctions and shooting pool.
Survivors include his wife, Tana Pearson, of Indiana; his 2 daughters, Randee Marie Pearson...
Rosa Lee Lastinger Herrin
Jun 15, 2018
Nahunta- Rosa Lee Lastinger Herrin,77, of Nahunta passed away Friday night (June 15,2018) at Bayview Nursing Home & Rehab following an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA. her parents were Rufus and Louise McCullar Lastinger. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Robert “Foots” Herrin, and a son, Scott Herrin.
Mrs. Rosa Lee was a homemaker and a member...
Evone Tishie Dryden Carter
Jun 8, 2018
Schlatterville - Evone Tishie Dryden Carter, 77, of Schlatterville passed away Friday morning (June 8, 2018) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brantley Co her parents were Nathan Dryden and Tishie Melton Dryden. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Carter, Sr.; a daughter, Cathy Gail Todd; 2 sons, Wendell Todd and Aubrey Carter,...
Mary Louise Cosat Mcglothlen
Jun 6, 2018
Romans 8:18
For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us.
Though selfish for our loved ones to remain with us we know and understand that this is but our temporary home. Our faith lies in the truth that one day we will walk through eternity With our Lord and savior,...
Lola Mae Lyons
Jun 1, 2018
Lola Mae Lyons went home to be with her Lord Friday, June 1, 2018 after an extended illness.
She was a long-time member of the Church of God of Prophecy, attending both the Brunswick and Nahunta churches. She served in many roles including Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, and missions booster.
As a talented seamstress, she enjoyed making clothing and toys...
Shelton Leon Mcdowell
Jun 1, 2018
Atkinson -Mr. Shelton Leon McDowell, 80, of Brunswick, GA. Passed away Friday morning (Jun 1, 2018) at his daughter’s residence in Brunswick, Ga., after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA. He was the son of Frank Alexander McDowell and Thelma Lee Miller McDowell. He is also preceded by 2 Brothers, Ronnie and Robert McDowell, 3 Sisters, Frankie Bennett, Lana Taylor,...
Robert William Raber
May 31, 2018
Blackshear- Robert William Raber, 66 of Blackshear, passed away Thursday morning (May 31, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, following a brief illness.
Born in Millerdburg, OH., his parents were Roy Raber and Betty Virginia Moore Raber.
Robert served in the United States Army and worked many years as a Dairy Farmer.
No services will be held at this time.
Arrangements are...
William Reginald 'Bo' Smith
May 30, 2018
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA
William Reginald Smith, 90, known to many friends and family as “Bo” or
“Smitty” passed away at the Georgia War Veterans Home on May 30, 2018 in
Milledgeville, Georgia following a lengthy illness. He was born in
Hickox, Brantley County, Georgia on December 4, 1927 to the late Hester
Herrin Smith and William Henry Owen Smith. He graduated from...