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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Loretta Drury Bishop
Jun 17, 2017
Jesup, Ga.Loretta Drury Bishop, 78 of Jesup died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her residence after an extended illness. The Brantley County native had lived in Wayne County most of her life, was a member of Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, where she was treasurer for 12 years and taught the Sr. Adult Sunday School Class. She enjoyed restaurant management, gardening, growing...
Hayden Foy Lee
Jun 10, 2017
Trudie- Hayden Foy Lee, 76, of Trudie passed away early Saturday morning (June 10, 2017) at Altamaha Healthcare in Jesup after an extended illness.
Born in Blackshear, GA his parents were Noah and Inez Dowling Lee. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Rowell Lee; and also several brothers and sisters.
Hayden retired from the United States...
Roger Dean Thrift
Jun 4, 2017
Roger Dean Thrift, 67 of Hoboken, passed away early Sunday morning (June 4, 2017) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. , following an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents were Millard Thrift and Myrtice Sweat Thrift. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bucky Thrift; and his sister, Frances Hagen.
Roger served in the United States Army during...
Lillian Herrin Batten
Jun 2, 2017
Hickox- Lillian Herrin Batten, 90, of Hickox passed away early Friday morning (June 2, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta after an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA her parents were Ralph M. and Lois Dowling Herrin. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Walter Melton “Bo” Batten.
Lillian was a homemaker and a member...
George Tencza
Jun 1, 2017
Waynesville- George Tencza, 59, of Waynesville passed away Thursday (June 1, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.Born in Passaic, NJ his parents were Bruno and Lorraine Mueller Tencza.A visitation will be held Sunday evening (June 4,2017) starting at 6pm at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.A funeral service will be held at a later date with...
Infant Liam Eric Niece
May 24, 2017
Waynesville – Infant Liam Eric Niece, 2 weeks old, of Waynesville went to be with the lord Wednesday morning (May 24, 2017) at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Savannah, GA on May 10, 2017, his parents are Joseph Eric and Emily Comer Niece of Waynesville. He is also survived by his big brother, Toby Grant Niece of Waynesville;...
Judy Highsmith Wainright
May 20, 2017
Judith “Judy” Highsmith Wainright, 70, 0f Nahunta, passed away Saturday morning (May 20, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System of Brunswick following an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were the late Collis Edwin and Wilsone Herrin Highsmith. She is also preceded in death by a son, Jason Edwin Wainright,1 brother, Eddie Highsmith, 2 Sisters, Lynn Griffin and Marlene...
Brenda Marlene Holcombe
May 7, 2017
Hortense – Brenda Marlene Davis Holcombe, 65, of Hortense passed away Sunday (May 7, 2017) at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Miami, FL her parents were Lee Davis and Elizabeth Carlisle Davis.
Brenda also known as Nana Brenda to many was a RN and of the Baptist faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family and...
Patsy Altman Edwards
May 1, 2017
Patsy Ann Altman Edwards, 63 of Hoboken, passed away Monday morning (May 1, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA., her parents were Silas Altman and Evelyn Lynn. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Willie Altman.
Patsy was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed taking care of kids,...
Doris Lorene Johnson
May 1, 2017
Doris “Lorene” Byrd Johnson, 82 of Jacksonville, passed away Monday (May 1, 2017) at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside in Jacksonville, FL., following an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA., her parents were Charlie Liston Byrd and Mary Lettie Davison Byrd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Grover Johnson; two sons, Larry Eldon Byrd and Nathan Glenn...
Gilbert Roy Highsmith
Apr 30, 2017
Nahunta – Gilbert “Roy” Highsmith, 81, of Nahunta passed away early Sunday morning (April 30, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waynesville GA his parents were Gilbert Webster and Marie Ammons Highsmith. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lyons Highsmith and a brother, Raymond Highsmith.
Roy was a long time carpenter and...
Lewis 'Carroll' Batten
Apr 26, 2017
Nahunta – Lewis “Carroll” Batten, 94, of Nahunta passed away early Wednesday morning (April 26, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA his parents were James and Viola O’Neal Batten. He is preceded in death by the love of his life and the mother of his children, his wife of 57 years, Frances Knight Batten;...
Kathy Elaine Brant
Apr 22, 2017
White Oak-Mrs. Kathy Elaine Head Brant,63, of White Oak passed away Saturday afternoon (April 22, 2017) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, Georgia she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Head and Mrs. Eula Faye Daniels Head, of Waverly.
Along with her father she was also preceded in death by her sister, Emily Head Drury.
Kathy loved...
Barbara Daniels Thompson
Apr 22, 2017
Nahunta-Barbara Nadine Daniels Thompson, 66, of Nahunta, GA. Passed away Saturday evening (April 22, 2017) at The Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nahunta after an extended illness.
Born in Waynesville, Georgia her parents are Archie Junior Daniels, of Waynesville, GA. And the late Ella Nadine Brockington Daniels.
Along with her Mother, Barbara was also preceded in death by her brother...
Ralph Albert Roquemore
Apr 18, 2017
Hoboken – Ralph Albert Roquemore, 89, of Hoboken passed away Tuesday evening (April 18, 2017) at Jesup Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
Born in McClenney, FL. He is preceded in death by his best friend, Dennis.
Ralph was a member of Grace Community Church of God and enjoyed reading his Bible, traveling, and studying health. He also loved...
Hilda Hewett
Apr 18, 2017
Nahunta – Hilda “Juanita” Herrin Hewett, 73 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (April 18, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, Ga., her parents were Norman Merrick Herrin and Mamie Louise Roberts Herrin . She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother in-law, Edith Highsmith, Marie Jacobs, Rev. Frank...
Troy Maddox
Apr 16, 2017
Nahunta- Troy “Lannis” Maddox, 55, of Nahunta passed away Sunday morning (April 16, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, Ga., his parents were the late Troy Alex “T.A.” Maddox and Gertrude “Gertie” Morgan Maddox Knox. He was also preceded in death by his other father, David Junior Knox, and his other mother, Carol Marie Maddox, a...
Benjamin 'Ben' John Duggan
Apr 11, 2017
Patterson- Benjamin “Ben” John Duggan, 74 of Patterson, passed away early Tuesday morning (April 11, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Fairfax, SC., his parents were John Benjamin Duggan and Helen Kovalsky Duggan. He was also preceded in death by 1 daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Archie Moody; 1 brother, Charles Duggan, and a twin brother, John...
Linda Howard
Apr 9, 2017
Nahunta – Linda Sue Herrin Howard, 59 of Nahunta, passed away late Sunday night (April 9, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, Ga. Her parents were Weita Herrin and Juanita Hickox Herrin. She was also preceded in death by 1 daughter, Christie Marie Howard, and 2 sisters, Martha Williams and Carolyn Lovell.
Ms. Howard was a homemaker...
Jeffery Leonard Bishop
Apr 4, 2017
Waynesville – Jefferson Leonard Bishop, Sr., 70 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (April 4, 2017) at his residence.
Born in Montgomery Co., Virginia, his parents were Marion J. Bishop and Christine Mabery Bishop.
Mr. Bishop was a retired marine and was of the Nazarene faith and loved the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Mae Crews Bishop, of Waynesville; 3 children, Jay Bishop,...
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