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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Culbert Mallard Johns

Culbert Mallard Johns

Nov 28, 2017



Nahunta- Culbert Mallard Johns, 88 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday morning (November 28, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA, his parents were Walter Rembert Johns and Eliza Jane Morgan Johns. He was also preceded in death by his son, Stevie Patten; his grandson, Stephen Hartwig; three sisters, Cecelia Cherry, Estelle Moore, and Blanche Johns; 3...

Richard 'Dick' Edward Hendricks

Richard 'Dick' Edward Hendricks

Nov 28, 2017



Atkinson – Richard E. “Dick” Hendricks, 78, of Atkinson passed away Tuesday morning (November 28, 2017) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Samuel Thomas Hendricks and Penny Lee Reynalds Hendricks. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert Lee Hendricks and Samuel Thomas Hendricks, JR.; and 2 sisters, Linda Deen and Mary...

Infant Johnathan Allen Lamb, Jr.

Infant Johnathan Allen Lamb, Jr.

Nov 21, 2017



Infant Johnathan Allen Lamb, Jr., of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (November 21, 2017) at Savannah Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA., his parents are Johnathan Allen Lamb, Sr. and Alena Marie Lamb. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Deborah G. Lamb; and his paternal great grandmother, Glyness Skinner.

Survivors include his parents, Alena and Johnathan...

Susan Nell Roe

Susan Nell Roe

Nov 18, 2017



Hortense-Susan Nell Spradley Roe, 62 of Hortense, passed away Saturday evening (November 18, 2017) at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, Ga. her parents were Lee Spradley and Beulah Mae Knowles Spradley. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Johnny Spradley and Donnie Spradley.

Ms. Roe was retired from Bayview Nursing Home as...

Timothy 'Timmy' Homer Cleland

Timothy 'Timmy' Homer Cleland

Nov 16, 2017



Frye Funeral Home

136 Satilla Ave.

Nahunta GA 31553

Phone: 912-462-5151

Fax: 912-462-7746





Forsyth – Timothy “Timmy” Homer Cleland, 57, of Forsyth passed away Thursday evening (November 16, 2017) in Waynesville after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents were Wannis Cleland and Jean Carol Sowell Strickland.

Timmy was a sand blaster and enjoyed painting, being a mechanic, and motor cycles.

Survivors include his...

Barbara Lee Rhodes

Barbara Lee Rhodes

Nov 13, 2017



Hortense-Barbara Lee Ball Rhodes, 79 of Hortense, passed away early Monday morning (November 13, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home, in Nahunta, following an extended illness.

Born in Canton, GA., her parents were Marvin Ball, Sr. and Ruby Baker Ball. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Carroll Rhodes; her son, Michael Rhodes; and her sister, Gwen Striplin.

Barbara worked...

Benny Ray Harris

Benny Ray Harris

Nov 11, 2017



Nahunta-Benny Ray Harris, 57 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday morning (November 11, 2017) at his residence.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Benjamin “Bennie” Franklin Harris and Ruby Mae Lane Harris. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Kelly Harris, his siblings, Tommy Harris, Kenneth Lewis, Randy Roberson, Lacey Lewis, Dennie Harris, and Donnie Harris.

Mr. Benny was...

Lant Pearson

Lant Pearson

Nov 8, 2017



Nahunta – Lant Pearson, 83, of Nahunta calmly departed this life on Wednesday afternoon (November 8, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles after an extended illness.

Lant was an only child born in Thomasville, GA on October 16, 1934 to the late Oliver and Winnie “Nan” Stewart Pearson.

After graduating from Nahunta High School, he served his country in the...

Donald Earnest Williams

Donald Earnest Williams

Nov 7, 2017



Donald Earnest Williams, 72 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (November 7, 2017) at his residence.

Born in Brunswick, GA. His parents were the late Mathie Franklin Williams and Myrtle Harris Williams. He was also preceded in death by 7 brothers, Robert Williams, Dan Williams, Wilbur Williams, Wallace Williams, Lonnie Williams, Roscoe Williams, and Willoughby Williams; 2 sisters, Delores O’Berry, Gloria Ann...

Joanne Hiers Mead

Joanne Hiers Mead

Nov 5, 2017



Waynesville-Joanne Hiers Mead, 81 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday evening (November 5, 2017) at her residence after a short illness.

Born in Metter,, GA her parents were John Aubrey Hiers and Janie Lou Salter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Mead, and a baby brother, Johnny Hiers.

Ms. Mead was a waitress and manager for 21 years for...

Barbara Jean Harris Chancey

Barbara Jean Harris Chancey

Nov 5, 2017



Nahunta-Mrs. Barbara Jean Harris Chancey,82, passed away Sunday morning (Nov. 5,2017) at her residence after an extended illness.

Ms. Barbara was the daughter of William B. and Mary L. White Harris and was also preceded by her 2-brothers, Franklin D. Harris and James William “J.W.” Harris.

A member at Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta where she loved working and helping. Ms. Barbara...

Leroy 'Lee' Allen Marshall

Leroy 'Lee' Allen Marshall

Nov 3, 2017



Nahunta – Leroy Allen “Lee” Marshall, 79, of Nahunta passed away early Friday morning (November 3, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Luthersburg, PA his parents were Blair Marshall and Amy Muth Marshall. He is also preceded in death by 2 daughters, Kerri Lisa Marshall and Laurie Suzanne Marshall Angell; a...

Leonard Carl Nettles, Jr.

Leonard Carl Nettles, Jr.

Oct 30, 2017



Leonard Carlton “Carl” Nettles, Jr., 58 of Nahunta, passed away Monday (October 30, 2017) following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Folkston, GA., his parents are the late Leonard Carlton Nettles, Sr. and Freida Crews Nettles, of Folkston. Along with his father he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Andre Mariscal.

Carl was a member of Hickox Praise...

Norma Mae Drury

Norma Mae Drury

Oct 30, 2017



Hortense-Mrs. Norma Mae Pusey Drury,70, of Hortense passed away Monday (Oct. 30, 2017) at The Jesup Health and Rehab in Jesup after an extended illness.

She was the daughter of Ralph L. and Lottie Merriner Pusey. Also, she was preceded in death by her loving husband John Cary Drury, a grandson, Matthew James Griffin.

A member at The Trinity Church of The...

Mae Ila Todd

Mae Ila Todd

Oct 29, 2017



Mae Ila Highsmith Todd, 78 of Blackshear, passed away Sunday (October 29, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Henry Turner Highsmith and Isabell Herrin Highsmith. She was also preceded in death by her son, Henry Parnell Todd; son-in-law, Erwin Varnadore, Sr.; sisters, Naomi Ruth Morgan, Gaynell Sasser, Dawshene Mathie; and the father...

Winnie Lee Clark Carter

Winnie Lee Clark Carter

Oct 27, 2017



Waverly – Winnie Lee Clark Carter, 85, of Waverly passed away early Friday morning (October 27, 2017) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Woodbine, GA her parents were Jacob and Agnes Head Clark. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Eugene Carter; a son, Glenn Carter; and a grandson, Little Glenn Carter.

Winnie was...

Alene Crews Hickox Griner

Alene Crews Hickox Griner

Oct 25, 2017



Nahunta-Alene Crews Hickox Griner, 83 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday morning (October 25, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross, following an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, Ga her parents were Charlie Crews and Laura Willis Crews. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Perry Hickox, and her second husband, Raiford Griner, a daughter, Annette Chesser; 3 brothers,...

Gene Demarus Johns, Sr.

Gene Demarus Johns, Sr.

Oct 25, 2017



Nahunta – Gene Demarus Johns, Sr., 82, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday afternoon (October 25, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Oliver and Mallie Prescott Johns. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Johns; 2 brothers, Cy Johns and Owen Johns; a granddaughter, Melissa Johns Hickox;...

Minnie Johns Harrison

Minnie Johns Harrison

Oct 22, 2017



Minnie Alene Johns Harrison, 80 of Waycross, passed away Sunday (October 22, 2017) at Memorial Satilla Health, in Waycross following a brief illness.

Born in Hoboken, GA., her parents were Robert Fulton Johns and Irene Shuman Johns. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Smith Harrison; and her brother, Russell Johns.

Minnie was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church...

Ollie Mae Rooks Thrift

Ollie Mae Rooks Thrift

Oct 21, 2017



Nahunta- Mrs. Ollie Mae Rooks Thrift, 86 of Nahunta, passed away late Saturday evening (October 21, 2017) at Hospice of The Golden Isles in Brunswick following an extended illness.

Born in Forsyth, GA. her parents were the late Vance Robert Rooks and Daisy Bell Wynn Rooks. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Matthew Thrift, a daughter, Judy...