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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Benjamin Franklin Harris
Aug 19, 2017
Nahunta-Benjamin “Bennie” Franklin Harris, 89 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday morning (August 19, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Raybon, GA his parents were William Patrick Harris and Genie Phoebonia Lewis Harris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Mae Lane Harris, 3 sons, Tommy Harris, Dennie Harris, and Donnie Harris, 3 step-sons, Kenneth...
Annis Mercedes 'Mert' Jacobs Dowling
Aug 18, 2017
Nahunta – Annis Mercedes “Mert” Jacobs Dowling, 87, of Nahunta passed away Friday night (August 18, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Born in Waynesville, GA her parents were William Henderson Jacobs, Sr. and Marguerite Elizabeth Mattox Jacobs. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Glywood Dowling; a son, Thomas Dewitt Dowling, Sr.; a grandson,...
Diane Joyce Dennis Obendorfer
Aug 17, 2017
Nahunta – Diane Joyce Dennis Obendorfer, 53, of Nahunta passed away early Thursday (August 17, 2017) at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Princeton, New Jersey her parents were James Richard Dennis, Sr. and Doris Isabelle Dennis. She is also preceded in death by a grandson, Anthony Lee Buckley; 2 brothers, James Richard Dennis, Jr. and Michael Dennis; a...
Nell Royal Lynn
Aug 13, 2017
Nahunta-Mrs. Nell Royal Lynn,89, of Nahunta passed away early Sunday morning (Aug. 13, 2017) at The Bayview Nursing and Rehab Center, in Nahunta, GA., after a short illness.
Born in Douglas, Georgia her parents were Agey Mathie and Bessie Guthrie Royal. Mrs. Lynn was also preceded by her loving husband, Charles R. “C.R. “Lynn, a brother Jimmy Royal and her sisters,...
John H. Thrift
Aug 7, 2017
Blackshear – Mr. John H. Thrift, 72, of Blackshear passed away Monday evening (August 7, 2017) at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross following an extended illness.
He was a native of Ware County and a lifelong resident of Pierce County. He was employed by Winn Dixie for 35 years as produce manager and assistant manager. He enjoyed softball, horseback riding, hunting,...
Chief William 'Henry' Edwards
Aug 5, 2017
Waynesville – Fire Chief William “Henry” Edwards, 72, of Waynesville passed away Saturday afternoon (August 5, 2017) at his residence after a valiant 20 year battle in the fight of his life.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Andrew Marion and Cassie Wylene Edwards.
Henry started his career bagging groceries at the age of 16, graduated from Glynn Academy...
Owen 'Lester' Albritton
Aug 3, 2017
Hoboken-Owen Lester Albritton, 83, of Hoboken, passed away Thursday night (August 3, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Owen David Albritton and Rachel Lee Albritton Cason. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Henry Albritton, John Agie Albritton, and J.D. Albritton.
Mr. Albritton worked at Champion as a heavy equipment operator...
Dorothy 'Dottie' Ann Rowell
Aug 2, 2017
Hickox- Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Herrin Rowell, 82, of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (August 2, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Ralph McQuitty and Lois Dowling Herrin. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Virgil Rowell, 2 grandsons, Scotty Roberson and Dylan Herrin, 1 sister, Lillian Batten, 1...
Doris Thomas
Aug 1, 2017
Hoboken- Doris “Dot” Sapp Thomas, 91 of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday evening (August 1, 2017) at Garden View Retirement Living in Blackshear, Ga. following an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, Ga., her parents were Walter Tillman Sapp and Cora Bell Hall Jones. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Thomas, Jr.; a granddaughter, Terri Jones; a step-son, Benny...
Gordon Albert Mitchell,Sr.
Jul 30, 2017
Mr. Gordon Albert Mitchell, Sr., 77, of Angola, Indiana, passed away Sunday (July 30,2017) at The Lakeland Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Angola, IN after an extended illness.
Born in Angola, Indiana he was the son of Gordon and Laura Virginia Ferguson Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jack Mitchell.
Mr. Gordon loved his family and spending time...
Mary E. Lee Wainright
Jul 28, 2017
Bachlott-Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lee Wainright,96,of the Bachlott Community passed away late Friday evening (July 28,2017) at The Bayview Nursing & Rehab Center in Nahunta after an extended illness.
Born in Hoboken, GA., her parents were Willie Raymond and Mary Emma Hickox Lee. She is also preceded by her loving husband Woodrow Jackson Wainright and several brothers and sisters.
Mary was a...
Eddie Eugene Prescott
Jul 24, 2017
Eddie Eugene Prescott, 73 of St. Augustine, FL, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at The Community Hospice Palliative Care in Jacksonville after an extended illness.
Born in Savannah, GA, his parents were Lee Roy Prescott and Gladys Opal Register Prescott. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Coleman Prescott.
Eddie was a member of Gideon’s International and North Jacksonville...
Sarah Pope Wright Maddox
Jul 22, 2017
Lyons – Sarah Pope Wright Maddox, 95, of Lyons, GA passed away Saturday afternoon (July 22, 2017) at Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA after an extended illness.
Born in Vidalia, GA her parents were Herschel V. and Mamie Brantley Pope. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, William “Bunk” Wright; her 2nd husband, Woodrow Maddox; a daughter, Nancy...
Jackie Kindle
Jul 21, 2017
Jackie Kindle, 77 of Nahunta, passed away Friday (July 21, 2017) at his residence.
Born in Kenton, Ohio, his parents were Jack John Kindle and Effie Marie Kindle. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Eulah Mae Kindle, and second wife, June Beach Kindle; 2 sons, Jackie Dean Kindle and Kenneth Joe Kindle; and 2 daughters, Rose Marie...
Albert Lynwood Wilson
Jul 19, 2017
Albert Lynwood “Buckshot” Wilson, 58, of Waverly passed away Wednesday morning (July 19, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents Marguerite Keene Crum of Waverly and the late Albert Lee Wilson. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Quantessa Lee Wilson; and 2 sisters, Theresa Taylor and...
Barbara 'Lorraine' Conner Lee
Jul 18, 2017
Nahunta – Barbara “Lorraine” Conner Lee, 69 of Nahunta, GA., passed away Tuesday morning (July 18, 2017) at her residence following a brief illness.
Born in Oglethorpe, GA., her parents were George Stephen Conner and Emmaline Prickett Conner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee.
She was a homemaker and a member of Winokur Baptist Church. Lorraine...
David William 'Bill' Griffin
Jul 18, 2017
Nahunta- David William “Bill” Griffin, 84 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (July 18, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born in Waresboro, GA., his parents were Avery C. Griffin and Edna Lee Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emmie Hickox Howell Griffin; his stepdaughter, Yvonne Queen; granddaughter, Sandra Ann Westberry; great grandson, T.J. Reeves;...
Ronald Gilbert Wainright
Jul 17, 2017
Ronald Gilbert Wainright, 77, of Owensville, MO passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.
Ronald was born in Brunswick, GA on March 10, 1940, to the late Gilbert and Vinabell Wildes Wainright. He is also preceded in death by 2 sons, Kevin Wainright and Gerald “Jerry” Wainright; and sister, Reba Durant.
He had served his...
Infant Penelope Kodi Mort
Jul 16, 2017
Penelope Kodi Mort, 8 months old, of White Oak, GA, passed away Sunday (July 16, 2017).
Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents are James Mort, Marinna Norton Barber, and Donald Morris. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Cody Norton.
Penelope loved playing with her brother and sister, she had a very sociable personality and a beautiful smile.
Survivors include her parents,...
Henry Jackson Stone
Jul 14, 2017
Waynesville – Henry Jackson Stone, 84, of Waynesville passed away early Friday morning (July 14, 2017) at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Hoboken, GA his parents were G.R. “Bud” Stone and Vera Crews Stone. He is also preceded in death by a son, Michael Stone; and several siblings.
Henry was a lab technician for Georgia Pacific and...
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