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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Ernest Grobe Holmes, Jr.

Ernest Grobe Holmes, Jr.

May 27, 2018



Nahunta-Ernest “Peewee” Grobe Holmes, Jr., 53 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday night (May 27, 2018) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Ernest G. Holmes, Sr. and Mable Bratcher Holmes. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Holmes.

Mr. Holmes retired after 32 years with Glynn County Fire Department, he was a...

Kenneth Andrew Batten

Kenneth Andrew Batten

May 26, 2018



Hickox – Kenneth Andrew Batten, 72, of Hickox passed away Saturday afternoon (May 26, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Hickox, GA his parents were Lee Andrew Batten and Ruby Pauline Blocker Batten. He is also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Andrew Batten, Jr.

Kenneth worked for CSX for 44 years and retired as...

Leah Marie Cosat

Leah Marie Cosat

May 25, 2018



Leah Marie Cosat, 55 of Indiana, passed away Friday (May 25, 2018) following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Tacoma, Washington, her parents were Fred E. Cosat and Mary McGlothlen Cosat, of Waynesville.

Leah was a member of New Covenant Kingdom Ministries, in Indiana. She was a homemaker and a God Fearing woman who loved her family and Church.

Survivors include...

Stewart Johnson Wiggins, Iii

Stewart Johnson Wiggins, Iii

May 24, 2018



Waynesville – Stewart Johnson Wiggins, III, 62, of Waynesville passed away Thursday evening (May 24, 2018) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Stewart Johnson Wiggins, II and Elrich Crews Wiggins. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Alma Pierce Omick and Julia Wiggins; a sister, Mary Wiggins Clark; an aunt,...

Janice Wilson Wilcox

Janice Wilson Wilcox

May 14, 2018



Charlotte “Janice” Wilson Wilcox, 66 of Waynesville, passed away Monday evening (May 14, 2018) at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL. following a sudden illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA., her parents were Elbert James Wilson and Nora Bell Altman Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her niece, Bonnie Wilson; great niece, Kylie Kindle; and her infant brother, James Wilson.

Janice was a...

Noah Ephram O'Steen

Noah Ephram O'Steen

May 9, 2018

Waynesville - Noah Ephram O'Steen, 75, of Waynesville passed away early Wednesday morning (May 9, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Homer Layton Anderson

Homer Layton Anderson

May 5, 2018



Hortense-Mr. Homer Layton Anderson,90, of Hortense passed away Saturday evening (May 5, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness.

Mr. Homer was born in Hortense, Georgia and the son of Charlie S. and Gatsy Sloan Anderson.

A retired welder with The CSX Railroad where he had worked many years. An avid fisher and hunter, he also enjoyed watching Westerns...

Charles David Crews

Charles David Crews

May 1, 2018



Charles David Crews, Sr,71, of Waynesville passed away Tuesday morning (May 1, 2018) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after and extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA his parents were William Oscar ”W.O.” Crews and Leona Jacobs Crews. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, William Delbert Crews and Ronald Lee Crews; and a sister, Darlene Crews.

Charles was...

Barbara 'Gail' Newmans Crews

Barbara 'Gail' Newmans Crews

Apr 30, 2018



Barbara Gail Newmans Crews, 69 of Folkston, GA., passed away Monday morning (April 30, 2018) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Wayne County, GA., her parents were Emory “Red” Newmans and Geneva Jacobs Newmans. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Crews; a sister, Joyce Newmans; and a brother, Stanley Newmans.

She was of the Baptist...

Lawrence 'Steven' Middleton

Lawrence 'Steven' Middleton

Apr 29, 2018



Lawrence “Steven” Middleton, 40 of Hortense, passed away suddenly Sunday (April 29, 2018) at his residence.

Born in Brunswick, GA, his parents are Lawrence Dale Middleton and Victoria Rhoden Brooks. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Remonia Johns and J.L. Rhoden; and paternal grandparents, Harry and Doris Middleton.

Steven graduated from Brantley County High School in 1995, he then...

Barbara Vaughn

Barbara Vaughn

Apr 29, 2018



Nahunta-Barbara Ann Wilson Vaughn, 80, of Nahunta passed away Sunday night (April 29, 2018) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.

Born in Nahunta, GA. her parents were Lonnie Wilson and Gladys Roberts Wilson. She was also preceded in death by a son, Clark Lonnie Wilson; a brother, Cleve Terrell Wilson; a nephew, Scott Dean; a great niece, Anniston Wilson.

Barbara...

Charlton Emory Roberson

Charlton Emory Roberson

Apr 26, 2018



Hortense – Charlton Emory Roberson, 82, of Hortense passed away Thursday evening (April 26, 2018) at Landmark Hospital of Savannah after an extended illness.

Born in Screven, GA his parents were Milton Roberson and Edith McGraw Roberson. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Corene Moody Roberson; a daughter, Kathy Nabb; a son, Emory Dale...

Mary Virginia Daniels Green

Mary Virginia Daniels Green

Apr 25, 2018



Mary “Virginia” Daniels Green, gained her heavenly wings, Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018.

She was born November 8, 1927 to James Byron and Edna Pearl Daniels. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Autrey Green; two sisters, Marguerette Poteet and Edwina Daniel; three brothers, Ellis Daniels, J.B. Daniels, and Burl Daniels.

She was employed with Southern Bell for 30 years,...

Willie Bryon Thomaston, Sr

Willie Bryon Thomaston, Sr

Apr 21, 2018

Nahunta - Willie Bryon Thomaston, Sr., 62, of Nahunta passed away Saturday (April 21, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness.He was born in Unadilla, GA and was a mechanic for many years. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, NahuntaSympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.

Wayne Brown Fulghum

Wayne Brown Fulghum

Apr 20, 2018



Wayne Brown Fulghum, 83, of Nahunta, passed away Friday night (April 20, 2018) at Haven Hospice of Orange Park, FL. following a brief illness.

Born in Canon, GA., his parents were R.C. and Anna Alewine Fulghum. He is also preceded by a granddaughter, Chelsie Roach; 4 brothers, Ernest, Claude, Gene, and Melvin Fulghum; a sister, Glenda Jordan; and a son-in-law, Rickey...

James 'Buddy' William Walker

James 'Buddy' William Walker

Apr 15, 2018



James William “Buddy” Walker, 65 of Hoboken, passed away Sunday (April 15, 2018) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

Born in Hoboken, GA., his parents were Noah Wade Walker, Sr. and Macie Walker. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Reba Walker, Betty Tiner; 2 brothers, David Walker, and Ivey Walker.

Buddy loved his chickens, hunting dogs, watching wrestling, and...

Emma Smith Armantrout

Emma Smith Armantrout

Apr 2, 2018



Nahunta-Emma Smith Armantrout, 88 of Nahunta, passed away Monday (April 2, 2018) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Franklin, IN., her parents were Dale Smith and Reva McClain Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Adriel Armantrout.

Emma worked many years for AT&T as a chief phone operator. She attended St. Mary’s Church of God...

Evelyn Thomas Crosby

Evelyn Thomas Crosby

Mar 30, 2018



Hortense – Evelyn Thomas Crosby, 66, of Hortense passed away Friday (March 30, 2018) at St. Joseph Candler in Savannah after an extended illness.

Born in Ft. Meade, Fl her parents were Harry Thomas and Lillie Mae Crosby Thomas. She is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Eddie “ Bubby” Lamar Thomas, David Earl Thomas, and Robert “Bo” Elmore...

Terry Knight Wainright

Terry Knight Wainright

Mar 29, 2018



Hickox – Terry Knight Wainright, 60, of Hickox passed away Thursday morning (March 29, 2018) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents were Banner Jesse Wainright and Annie Mae Depratter Wainright.

Terry was a lineman for Okefenokee REMC and loved hunting, fishing, and making fishing lures.

Survivors include his wife, Paula Wainright of Hickox; a...

Mayor Ronnie Eugene Jacobs

Mayor Ronnie Eugene Jacobs

Mar 29, 2018



Mr. Ronnie Eugene Jacobs “Mayor of Nahunta”

Mayor Ronnie E Jacobs 64 of Nahunta passed away Thursday March 29, 2018 peacefully with his sister Phyllis at his side in Jesup.

Ronnie was born August 15, 1953 in Jesup Ga to the late Joseph Lindsey “Peck” Jacobs and Laverne Swearingen Jacobs. A native of Nahunta where he has resided all of his...