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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

John Cary Drury

John Cary Drury

May 26, 2016



Hortense – John Cary Drury, 70, of Hortense passed away Thursday evening (May 26, 2016) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta after an extended illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA his parents were Calvin Preston and Ivey Estelle Flowers Drury. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew James Griffin; a brother, James C. Drury; and 2 sisters, Delorese...

Patricia 'Irene' Lindsay

Patricia 'Irene' Lindsay

May 24, 2016



Woodbine – Patricia “Irene” Lindsay, 66, of Woodbine passed away Tuesday evening (May 24, 2016) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Woodbine, GA her parents were Howard and Helen Drury Wilson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William A. “Punk” Lindsay; a brother, Howard Wilson, Jr.; and 2 nephews,...

Marion Patricia 'Patsy' Hyers

Marion Patricia 'Patsy' Hyers

May 14, 2016



Hortense – Marion Patricia “Patsy” Hyers, 70, of Hortense passed away Saturday evening (May 14, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Baldwin, GA her parents are James and Josephine Moore Gibson of Hortense. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Edward “Ed” Hyers; and a son, Patrick Hyers.

Mrs. Patsy was a homemaker and...

Crystal Hope Joyner Simpson

Crystal Hope Joyner Simpson

May 11, 2016



Crystal Hope Joyner Simpson, 33 of Blackshear, passed away suddenly, Wednesday (May 11, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System, in Waycross.

Born in Blackshear, GA., her parents were William Carroll Lewis and Donna Hope Lewis. She was also preceded in death by her biological father, Harold Joyner; her brother, Clay Joyner; and her uncle, Bobby Kern.

Crystal was a homemaker, who loved...

Joe Scriven 'J.C.' Nettles

Joe Scriven 'J.C.' Nettles

May 9, 2016

Joe Scriven “J.C.” Nettles, 78, of St. George, GA, died unexpectedly Monday morning, May 9, 2016, at his residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at New Life Baptist Church, 1058 Wheeler Street, St. George, with the Reverend James Conner officiating. The family is pleased to greet friends immediately following the...

Daniel Eugene Cox

Daniel Eugene Cox

May 9, 2016

Daniel Eugene Cox, 39, of Hortense passed away Monday morning (May 9, 2016).

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Hubert Carl Eugene and Cynthia Louise Lane Cox.

Daniel was a carpenter and loved being outdoors with the wildlife.

He is survived by 3 sons, Donathan Alexander “Alex” Cox of Hortense, Xander Jordan Eugene Cox of Maine, and Tristan Cox...

Dorothy Raulerson Tolbert

Dorothy Raulerson Tolbert

May 6, 2016

Waverly - Dorothy Raulerson Tolbert, 57 of Waverly, passed away suddenly Friday morning (May 6, 2016) at Southeast Georgia Health System.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Perry and Melrose Blackburn Raulerson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, David Tolbert and her grandson Oliver Daniels.

Dorothy was a home maker and a member of Marshes of Glynn...

Thomas Joel 'T.J.' Herrin

Thomas Joel 'T.J.' Herrin

May 4, 2016



Thomas Joel “T.J.” Herrin, 61 of Twin Rivers Community, passed away Wednesday night (May 4, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA., his parents were Joel Herrin and Mary Dunn Herrin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Buster Miller.

He was a one of a kind husband, daddy, papa, and friend. He was loved...

James Owen Chesser

James Owen Chesser

Apr 29, 2016



Nahunta – James Owen Chesser, 76, of Nahunta passed away Friday morning (April 29, 2016) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA his parents were Fred and Pearlie Mae Jacobs Chesser. He is also preceded in death by his 4 brothers, Charlie Chesser, Morris Chesser, Wayne Chesser and an Infant Boy; and 3 sisters, Marian...

Dorothy Mae Steedley

Dorothy Mae Steedley

Apr 27, 2016

Dorothy Mae Harris Steedley, 95 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday, (April 27, 2016), at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Thomas Noah Harris and Clifford Amanda Highsmith Harris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Seward Edgar Steedley; her daughter, Merle Finnette Scarborough; her son, Julian Edgar Steedley; two brothers, Conrade...

Leslie 'Lynn' Drury

Leslie 'Lynn' Drury

Apr 25, 2016

White Oak- Leslie "Lynn" Drury, 60 of White Oak, GA., passed away early Monday (April 25, 2016) at his residence following a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are the late Fred Fulton Drury, Jr. and Betty Chapman Drury, of White Oak, GA. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Lamar Drury;...

Leisa Moore Douberly

Leisa Moore Douberly

Apr 21, 2016



Nahunta – Leisa Moore Douberly, 52, of Nahunta passed away Thursday morning (April 21, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were LeRoy and Mary “Peggy” Louise Douberly Moore. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Benny Moore and George Moore.

Leisa was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She...

Ralph Mccormick

Ralph Mccormick

Apr 19, 2016



Ralph McCormick, 65 of Waycross, passed away Tuesday (April 19, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System following a brief illness.

Born in Madison, West Virginia., his parents were Shelby McCormick and Maude Bell McCormick. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Elaine McCormick McKinney; four sisters; and his niece, Mary Susan Allbritton.

Ralph retired after 30 years from Laura...

Billy Van Mcmanus

Billy Van Mcmanus

Apr 17, 2016



Billy Van McManus, 62 of Brunswick, GA., passed away Sunday (April 17, 2016) at Landmark Hospital, in Savannah, following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents were Russell Van McManus and Gwendalyn Carter.

Billy served in the United States Army and worked many years for Georgia Pacific as a Lab Tech.

He is survived by his son, Kevin R. McManus....

Annie Lou Loyd

Annie Lou Loyd

Apr 17, 2016



Nahunta-Mrs. Annie Lou Loyd, 96 of Blackshear, passed away Sunday afternoon (April 17, 2016) at the Pierce County Nursing Home, in Blackshear, GA., following an extended illness.

She was a native of Brantley County and was born in Tarrytown, GA., her parents were Rufus Deen Riner and Eva Mae Scott Riner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Linda Gail Strickland O'Neal

Linda Gail Strickland O'Neal

Apr 12, 2016



Jesup – Linda Gail Strickland O’Neal, 57, of Jesup passed away Tuesday evening (April 12, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA her parents were Russell and Joyce O’Neal Strickland. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew R. O’Neal; and a grandson, Eric L. Kirkland.

Linda was a homemaker and a member...

Michael Leon Owens

Michael Leon Owens

Apr 12, 2016



Michael Leon Owens, 50 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday night (April 12, 2016) at his residence following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Claxton, GA., his parents were Randall Brinson Owens and Sandra Hogue Owens.

Michael was a retired Police Officer for Glynn County. He was of the Baptist Faith, and he loved fishing, hunting, and was a...

Edith Mae Alexander

Edith Mae Alexander

Apr 9, 2016



Edith Mae Stewart Alexander, 74 of Waynesville, passed away Saturday night (April 9, 2016) at Hospice of the Golden Isles, in Brunswick, following an extended illness.

Born in Loughman, FL., her parents were Charlie Stewart and Merty Greene Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Fredrick Alexander; her son, Stephen Lynn Alexander; and her sister, Linda Myers.

Edith...

Patricia 'Patsy' Batten Lee

Patricia 'Patsy' Batten Lee

Apr 7, 2016



Hoboken-Patricia “Patsy” Batten Lee, 66 of Hoboken, passed away Thursday morning (April 7, 2016) at her residence following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Hoboken, GA., her parents were John Henry Batten and Ona Mae Jacobs Batten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Billy Lee, Sr.; and two sisters, Alvie Chesser and Janice O’Neal.

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Juanita 'Elaine' Crews

Juanita 'Elaine' Crews

Apr 5, 2016



Juanita “Elaine” Crews, 72 of Folkston, passed away Tuesday morning(April 5, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System following an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Ervin Crews and Thelma Thrift Crews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wallace Lavon Crews, Sr.; her sister, Thelma Louise Crews; and her niece, Sheila Miller.

Elaine worked recycling boxes for...