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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Anthony John Santoriello,Sr.

Anthony John Santoriello,Sr.

Apr 3, 2017



Hortense – Anthony “Tony” John Santoriello, Sr., also known as “Tony many boats” ,85 of Hortense, passed away Monday evening (April 3, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Hicksville Long Island, NY, his parents were Oresto Santoriello and Amielia Treza Santoriello. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Grace Mastrosanti Santoriello.

Mr. Santoriello worked at Conservation...

Gloria Elaine Harrell

Gloria Elaine Harrell

Apr 2, 2017



Hortense – Mrs. Gloria “Elaine” Harrell , 68 passed away Sunday morning April 2, 2017) at her residence following a brief illness.

Born in Anniston, Alabama , her parents were Richard Robert and Beaulah Pointer Shears. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Douglas Shears and Charles Shears, 1 sister, Doris Hayes.

She was a homemaker and a member of...

Lettie Brauda

Lettie Brauda

Mar 31, 2017



Hortense – Lettie Loretha “Lee” Brauda, 52 of Hortense, passed away suddenly Friday (March 31, 2017) at Southeast Ga. Health Systems in Brunswick.

Born in Folkston, Ga., her parents were Jessie Daniel Lee and Ruth Johns Lee Harrison. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Norma Jean Harrison.

Ms. Brauda had worked previously as a Grill Cook for Steak &...

Isla Fancy Herrin Roberson

Isla Fancy Herrin Roberson

Mar 30, 2017



Waycross-Isla Fancy “Herrin” Roberson, 90 of Waycross, passed away Thursday morning (March 30, 2017) at Baptist Village Nursing Home in Waycross after an extended illness.

Born in Hickox, Ga., her parents were the late Owen K. Herrin and Isla Leone “Kaney” Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Maxie “Tab” Roberson; 2 sons, Kurt House and Philip...

Olan Mauney

Olan Mauney

Mar 30, 2017



Brunswick-Olan Terry Mauney, 51 of Brunswick, passed away Thursday (March 30, 2017) at his residence following and extended illness.

Born in Jesup, Ga., his parents are Melvin Jean Wilson Mauney, of Brunswick and the late Edward Clay Mauney. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Mauney.

He was of the Church of God faith. Olan was the owner and...

Teresa Smith Kelly

Teresa Smith Kelly

Mar 24, 2017



Hortense-Teresa Elizabeth Smith Kelly, 57, of Hortense passed away Friday (March 24, 2017) at her residence following a brief illness.

Born in Gainesville, Georgia her parents are Enoch and Marylyn Highsmith Smith.

She is preceded by her maternal grandparents, Dave and Jesse Highsmith, a brother, Alan Smith, her sister, Tina Coyne, Aunt and Uncle Ann and Elwin Hopkins.

Teresa worked as Tax Appraiser...

Philip Glen Strickland

Philip Glen Strickland

Mar 24, 2017

STRICKLAND, Philip Glen Age 79, of Dunwoody, passed away March 19, 2017. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (March 28,2017) at 2 P.M. at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta, GA.

Juilana Thrift

Juilana Thrift

Mar 19, 2017



Nahunta-Juilana “O’Quinn” Thrift, 68 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (March 19, 2017) at her residence.

Born in Hays, Kansas, her parents were Fred D. O’Quinn and Esther Knipp O’Quinn. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Williams.

Ms. Thrift worked as a Librarian for the Brantley Co. Commissioners. She attended the Hickox Praise and Worship Church.

Survivors include one brother...

Fay Sumner Bratcher

Fay Sumner Bratcher

Mar 18, 2017



Nahunta-Fay Sumner Bratcher, 66 of Nahunta, passed away late Saturday night (March 18, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, Fl., her parents were Jessie Floyd Sumner and Thelma Baldre Sumner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tynan Bratcher; a grandson, Bo Stegall; a Step-Son, Glynn Bratcher; 3...

Essie Boatwright Rodrigues

Essie Boatwright Rodrigues

Mar 12, 2017



Mrs. Essie Boatwright Rodrigues,76 of Brunswick, passed away Sunday morning (March 12, 2017) at her residence surrounded by family & friends .

Born in Patterson, GA , she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Tom” Boatwright and Evener M. Adams Boatwright. She was also preceded in death by a son, Wendell T. Rodrigues; a grandson, Mark Thomas Czerepiski; several...

Bobby 'Mac' Cook, Jr.

Bobby 'Mac' Cook, Jr.

Mar 10, 2017



Nahunta-Mr. Bobby "Mac" Cook, Jr., 59, passed away Friday afternoon (Mar. 10, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, Georgia he was the son of the late Bobby Cook, Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Amelia Johns Cook, of Nahunta. Also was preceded in death by his Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Jessie and Mable Lynes.

Mr. Bobby attended The Hickox Praise...

Anna Anderson

Anna Anderson

Mar 6, 2017



Anna Louise Townsley Anderson, 84 of Hortense, passed away Monday morning (March 6, 2017) at Jesup Health and Rehab Center, following an extended illness.

Born in Pottstown, PA., her parents were the late Ernest Townsley, Sr., and Naomi Shenfield Townsley. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Townsley, Jr. and Maurice Townsley.

Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker and a...

Charlotte Ann Gregory

Charlotte Ann Gregory

Mar 5, 2017



Charlotte Ann Gregory, 74, passed away on March 5, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Charlotte was born July 7, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to the late Reuben and Mamie Gregory. She is survived by her dear friend Carl Assalone, friends Rodney Assalone and Ashley Johnson; brother Greg Gregory, Jr.; half sister Shirley Gregory; sister-in-law Stella Gregory; niece Carolyn Combs...

Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Baxley Ponsell

Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Baxley Ponsell

Mar 4, 2017



Gwendolyn Baxley Ponsell , 87, of Hortense, Georgia passed away Saturday (March 4, 2017) at Hospice of Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA. following an extended illness.

Born on June 14, 1929 in Baxley, GA., her parents were Ernest Mitchell Baxley and Jennie Beecher Baxley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Julian Ponsell and her brother...

Debra Tibbetts

Debra Tibbetts

Mar 1, 2017



Debra Sue “Debbie” Rowlan” Tibbetts ,46, of Waynesville, passed away at her residence (March 1,2017). Born in Hilliard , Fl., her parents were Clarence Linnard and Katherine Louise Wingate Rowlan. She is also preceded by her husband, Steven Tibbetts. Debbie was a homemaker and loved coloring and doing puzzles. She is survived by 3 sons, Robert Rowlan, Nathan Keene, and...

Mary Frances Lee

Mary Frances Lee

Feb 27, 2017



Riverside Community- Mary Frances Lee, of Riverside Community, passed away Monday (February 27, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Elemuel "Lem" Lee and Betty Irene Hendrix Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Arris Lee; her grandson, Devin Michael Williams; and her sister, Mattie Bell Lee.

Mary was a...

Cody Dowell

Cody Dowell

Feb 24, 2017



Waynesville-“Cody” James Dowell, 22, of Waynesville passed away Friday night (February 24, 2017) from

injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Brunswick, Ga., his parents are Duane Dowell, Sr.

and Shannon Hardwick Dowell. Cody attended Atkinson Church of God and enjoyed the outdoors, riding

his dirt bike and four wheeler riding. He was employed with the family business Dowell & Sons as...

Stacy Cross Clemons

Stacy Cross Clemons

Feb 24, 2017



Stacy Deidre Cross Clemons, 33 of Brunswick, passed away Friday (February 24, 2017) following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents are James M. Cross and Diane Anderson Cross. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Hazel Anderson; her paternal grandparents, Eddie and Clara Cross.

Stacy attended Trinity Church of Nazarene, she...

Christian Cunningham

Christian Cunningham

Feb 21, 2017



Hortense-Christian Slade Cunningham, 23, of Hortense passed away suddenly Tuesday (February 21, 2017) at his residence in Pennsylvania.

Born in Waycross, Ga. His parents are Richard Lewis Cunningham and Donna Jean Denison. He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandmother, Barbara Huggins.

Christian was a member of the Twin Rivers Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, and working out. He was a...

Ruthie Mae Nix

Ruthie Mae Nix

Feb 21, 2017



Waynesville-Ruthie Mae Rooks Nix, 68 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday morning (February 21, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness.

Born in Waynesville, Ga., her parents were James Rooks and Daisey Taylor Rooks. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Rooks and a sister, Mary Grace Rooks.

Mrs. Nix worked for International Auto Processing...