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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Diane Edwards Griffin

Diane Edwards Griffin

Dec 15, 2016





Hoboken – Diane Edwards Griffin, 68, of Hoboken passed away Thursday evening (December 15, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, her parents were William Silas and Mamie Hale Edwards. She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gracie Dowling.

Diane was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist...

David Allen O'Berry

David Allen O'Berry

Dec 1, 2016



David Allen O’Berry, 65 of Hortense, passed away Thursday (December 1, 2016) at his residence.

Born in Hortense, GA., his parents were Tom O’Berry and Sara Frances Ake. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Johnson O’Berry.

David served in the United States Air Force, and was employed with HVAC for many years as a heating and air technician....

Major Everett Elisha 'Bubba' Pritchard, Jr.

Major Everett Elisha 'Bubba' Pritchard, Jr.

Nov 30, 2016



Flowery Branch – Major Everett Elisha “Bubba” Pritchard, Jr., 90, of Flowery Branch passed away Wednesday night (November 30, 2016) at his residence.

Born in Fitzgerald, GA his parents were Everett Elijah and Eloise McCranie Pritchard, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Griffin James Pritchard; stepson, Jay James; granddaughter, Kelly Denise Lee; a brother, Judge...

Mattie Virginia Herrin

Mattie Virginia Herrin

Nov 27, 2016



Mattie Virginia Herrin, 23 of Hoboken, passed away Sunday night (November 27, 2016) following injuries sustained in an accident.

Born in Waycross, GA., her parents are Gregory James Herrin and Nina Able.

Mattie was a graduate of Brantley County High School. She was a member of Hickox Christian Faith Chapel, and enjoyed FSU Games, reading, and music. She loved her...

Doris Martin Barnard

Doris Martin Barnard

Nov 27, 2016



Doris Jeanette Martin Barnard, 77 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday evening (November 27, 2016) at Hospice Satilla in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born in Hoboken, Ga., her parents were the late Watson Martin and Goldie Melton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ralph McGinty Barnard; one grandchild, Casey Morgan; 2 brothers, Delmus Martin and Raymond Martin;...

Daryl Keith Jacobs

Daryl Keith Jacobs

Nov 24, 2016



Daryl Keith Jacobs, 40 of Guyton, GA., passed away Thursday (November 24, 2016) in Ellabell ,GA., from injuries sustained in an accident.

Born in Waycross, GA., his parents are Rony Lee Jacobs, of Alma and Sonya Bass Collins, of Hickox. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Virginia Bass and Lois C. and Olen Jacobs.

Daryl was of the...

Shirley 'Diane' Johnson Stadden

Shirley 'Diane' Johnson Stadden

Nov 19, 2016



Hortense- Shirley “Diane” Johnson Stadden, 61 of Hortense, passed away on November 19, 2016 from lung cancer. She was diagnosed on October 22, 2015. She was retired from FLETC in 2012.

Diane is survived by her long time companion, Tommy Manning,; one son, James Deal, of Hortense, and one daughter, Kimberly Deal Kirchoff, of Hortense,; five grandchildren, September Deal, Zackary Deal,...

Sonya Renee Hendricks Thomas

Sonya Renee Hendricks Thomas

Nov 17, 2016



Waynesville-Mrs. Sonya Renee Hendricks Thomas,47, of Waynesville died Thursday afternoon (Nov. 17, 2016) from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Brunswick, Georgia her parents were Samuel “Tommy” Thomas Hendricks, Jr. and Geraldine “Gerry” Barnard Hendricks.

Sonya was a homemaker and had attended Waynesville Church of God. She loved working in her yards and gardens. She was an avid animal...

Denise Lynn Kelly Luke

Denise Lynn Kelly Luke

Nov 17, 2016



Savannah – Denise Lynn Kelly Luke, 63, of Savannah passed away Thursday evening (November 17, 2016) at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Earl Kelly and Vandilla Strickland Kelly.

Denise was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her son, Matthew T. Luke of Savannah; 2 daughters and...

Geraldine 'Gerry' Barnard Hendricks

Geraldine 'Gerry' Barnard Hendricks

Nov 17, 2016



Hortense-Mrs. Geraldine “Gerry” Barnard Hendricks,66, of Hortense died Thursday afternoon (Nov. 17, 2016) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Brunswick, Georgia she was the daughter of the late Norwood Barnard and Coralee King Barnard Purvis, of Brunswick. She was preceded in death by her Father, her husband, Samuel “Tommy” Thomas Hendricks, Jr., a daughter, Sonya Hendricks Thomas and...

Wayne Lamar Baker

Wayne Lamar Baker

Nov 16, 2016



Waynesville – Wayne Lamar Baker, 70, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday evening (November 16, 2016) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Ellenton, GA his parents Millard Fillmore and Vera Christine Hartley Baker. He is also preceded in death by his 4 brothers, Curtis Baker, Bobby Baker, Henry Baker, and Al Baker; and...

James Kevin Hickox

James Kevin Hickox

Nov 13, 2016



James Kevin Hickox, 47 of Middleburg, FL., passed away Sunday (November 13, 2016) at his residence.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents are the late Benjamin Franklin Hickox and Peggy Jean Hutson Hickox, of Clay Hill, FL. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Hickox.

James worked as a mechanic for the School Bus System. He loved hunting, fishing,...

John Woodrow Drury, Jr.

John Woodrow Drury, Jr.

Nov 11, 2016



Winokur – John Woodrow Drury, Jr., 50, of Winokur passed away Friday evening (November 11, 2016) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Folkston, GA his parents were John Woodrow and Irene Moody Drury, Sr. He is also preceded in death by 5 siblings, Peggy Sue Drury, Mary Morgan, Larry Crews, Jerry Crews, and Bo Drury.

John was...

Essie Kelly Clark

Essie Kelly Clark

Nov 3, 2016



Essie Kelly Clark, 92 of Nahunta, passed away late Thursday night (November 3, 2016) at Bayview Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Born on Jan. 27, 1924 to Hattie Drury Kelly and James Breckinridge Kelly, in Atkinson, GA.

She grew up a country girl, but moved to the city to begin her life. She was part of the "Greatest Generation", working...

Milton Cato

Milton Cato

Nov 2, 2016





Milton Cato passed away in his sleep early Wednesday morning, November 2, 2016, following a short illness at his sister's home in Hoboken, Ga.



Milton loved the outdoors and tinkered with fixing lawn mowers and his automobiles and such. He was an avid movie fan and enjoyed Burt Reynolds in “Smokey and the Bandit” and “Hooper” among many others....

Florence Stewart Wainright

Florence Stewart Wainright

Oct 31, 2016



Florence Eleanor Stewart Wainright, 85 of Nahunta, passed away Monday afternoon (October 31, 2016) at Pierce County Nursing Home in Blackshear following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Alfred Stewart and Maude Griffin Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James L. “Jim” Wainright; four sisters, Joyce Miller, Rosa O’Neal, Betty Davis, and Dorothy...

Danny Barron Norfleet

Danny Barron Norfleet

Oct 30, 2016

Danny Barron Norfleet, 57 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday morning (October 30, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, Ga. His parents were Pearles Norfleet and Charlotte Caler Norfleet. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Everett Norfleet and Mike Norfleet; one sister, Donna Jean Norfleet.

He worked many years as an electrician, and was...

Devin Michael Williams

Devin Michael Williams

Oct 28, 2016

Devin Michael Williams, 15 of Nahunta, passed away Friday afternoon(October 28, 2016) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Hilliard, FL.

Born in Portsmouth, VA., his parents are Jeffery Herrin and Falisha Lee of Hilliard, Fl. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arris Lee.

He attended the 1ST Assembly Church of God in Hilliard. He loved...

Larry Roy Rowell

Larry Roy Rowell

Oct 26, 2016



Patterson – Larry Roy Rowell, 74, of Patterson passed away Wednesday afternoon (October 26, 2016) at his daughter’s residence after a brief illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA his parents were Roy and Verdie Mae Rogers Rowell.

Mr. Larry was a butcher for many years and a charter member and deacon of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church. He was affectionately known...

Letitia Ellen Blanton

Letitia Ellen Blanton

Oct 22, 2016



Nahunta-Letitia “Tish” Ellen Dickerson Blanton, 55 of Nahunta, passed away late Saturday evening (October 22, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, Ga. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronnie Bowden and Margaret Dickerson Stokes. She was also preceded in death by one son, Keith Atkins; one brother, Patrick Flanders; and one sister, Rhonda...

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