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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Irvin Morgan

Irvin Morgan

Aug 29, 2017



Nahunta – Irvin Morgan, 94, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday afternoon (August 29, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Cairo, GA his parents were Homer Alexander and Janie Gordy Morgan. He is also preceded in death by 2 sisters.

Irvin was the district sales manager for Ford Motor Company tractor division for many years before...

Pastine Queen Stringer

Pastine Queen Stringer

Aug 28, 2017



Hoboken – Pastine Queen Stringer, 81, of Hoboken passed away Monday afternoon (August 28, 2017) at her residence after an extended illness.

Her parents were Thomas Earlyguy and Frances Lecroy Queen. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Robert Sheridan Stringer; 2 sons, Thomas Alton Lee and Eddie William Lee; 4 sisters, Mary Frances O’Quinn, Wilma...

Brian Todd Greene

Brian Todd Greene

Aug 28, 2017



Brian Todd Greene, 55 of Hoboken, passed away Sunday (August 27, 2017) at his residence, following a brief illness.

Born in Marion, OH., his parents were the late Duane Orville Greene and Janice Edna White Mitchell, of Marion, OH. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Duane Greene.

He worked many years as a cook, and...

Dawn Crawford Rhoden

Dawn Crawford Rhoden

Aug 25, 2017



Callahan-Dawn Crawford Rhoden, 51, of Callahan passed away Friday morning (August 25, 2017) at Community Hospice Warner Center of Northeast, Florida following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, Fl. Her parents are Jasper Robert Crawford and Melva Kay Thrift Crawford of Callahan, Fl. Dawn was an operations manager for a non profit organization. She attended Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hilliard,...

Frank Louis Sharp

Frank Louis Sharp

Aug 23, 2017



Hortense-Frank Louis Sharp, 67, of Hortense passed away suddenly, Wednesday evening (August 23, 2017) at his residence.

Born in Toledo, Ohio his parents were Frank W. Sharp and Julia Faye Haynes Sharp. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Fred Sharp. He was employed by Charlie Flowers as a truck driver. Mr. Sharp attended Westside Baptist in Jacksonville, Fl....

Randall 'Scotty' Scott Mccarty

Randall 'Scotty' Scott Mccarty

Aug 22, 2017



Hoboken – Randall Scott “Scotty” McCarty, 43, of Hoboken passed away Tuesday night (August 22, 2017) from injuries sustained in a boating accident.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Teresa Lang and Quillian Paul McCarty of Hoboken. He is preceded in death by a his mother Teresa Lang McCarty and a niece, Teresa Maylee McCarty.

Scotty was a track inspector...

Benjamin Franklin Harris

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...