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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Eliza Maggie Daniels Clark

Eliza Maggie Daniels Clark

Apr 1, 2016





Waverly – Eliza Maggie Daniels Clark, 95, of Waverly passed away Friday afternoon (April 1, 2016) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Waverly, GA her parents were Elias and Ella Brockington Daniels. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Cade Clark, Sr.; a son, James Edward Clark; a sister, Bessie Beatrice Brockington;...

Eldon Jefferson Lewis, Sr.

Eldon Jefferson Lewis, Sr.

Apr 1, 2016



Eldon Jefferson Lewis, Sr., 88, of Waycross went to sleep in Thomasville, GA but awoke in the arms of Jesus Friday morning (April 1, 2016).

Born in Brantley County on December 12, 1927, his parents were Joseph H. “Pete” Lewis and Mary Magdalene Ham Lewis. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 70 years, Annie...

Rev. Timothy 'Caleb' Crews

Rev. Timothy 'Caleb' Crews

Mar 28, 2016



Rev. Timothy “Caleb” Crews, 25 of Nahunta, passed away early Monday morning (March 28, 2016) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents are Wiley Crews and Anita Rowell Crews, of Hickox. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Waudell Crews; his maternal great grandparents, Lyman and Margie Rowell, and George and Solena Steedley....

Donald 'Donnie' Boyd Smith

Donald 'Donnie' Boyd Smith

Mar 21, 2016

Donald "Donnie" Boyd Smith, 73 of Nahunta, passed away early Monday morning (March 21, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents were Luther Smith and Essie Mae Boyd Harper Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leola Manning Smith; his three brothers, Ed Smith, Rufus Smith, and Bobby Smith.

Donnie was...

Elizabeth A Mertz

Elizabeth A Mertz

Mar 16, 2016



Elizabeth Ann Thompson Mertz, 78 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (March 16, 2016) at Bayview Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., her parents were Eldon Milton Thompson and Ruth Autry Langston Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Monroe Mertz; and her son, Gregory Scott Mertz.

Mrs. Mertz was currently a member of Hickox...

Earnest Anthony Wilson

Earnest Anthony Wilson

Mar 15, 2016



Earnest “Anthony” Wilson, 55, of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday morning (March 15,2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Savannah, GA his parents are Ernest H. Wilson, of Savannah, GA and Alla Faye Cribbs Davis, of Waynesville. He is preceded in death by his son, Ernest Anthony “Tony” Wilson, Jr.; his granddaughter, Kendra Corbitt; his sister, Nanette Alexandra...

Rodney 'Ron' Joseph Belanger

Rodney 'Ron' Joseph Belanger

Mar 14, 2016



Hortense – Rodney Joseph “Ron” Belanger, 73, of Hortense passed away Monday evening (March 14, 2016) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.

Born in Wallagrass, Maine his parents were Treffle “Frenchie” and Ida Ouellette Belanger. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Margie Robey.

Ron served in the United States Air Force and...

Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright

Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright

Mar 14, 2016





Jesup – Mrs. Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright, 48, of Jesup passed away Monday morning (March 14, 2016) at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Jesup, GA her parents are Rev. Wayne and Dianne Lewis Manning, Sr. of Jesup. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Corbett and Ethel Manning; her maternal grandparents, Spencer...

Warren B. Highsmith

Warren B. Highsmith

Mar 10, 2016



Atkinson- Warren B. Highsmith, of Atkinson, passed away Thursday morning (March 10, 2016) at Southeast GA Health System, in Brunswick, GA., following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were John Milton Highsmith and Alice McDonald Highsmith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edith Herrin Highsmith; his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Elsa Highsmith; his sister,...

Philip Raeder House

Philip Raeder House

Mar 9, 2016



Philip Raeder House, 64 of Augusta, GA., passed away Wednesday (March 9, 2016) at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, in Augusta, following an extended illness.

Born in Killean, TX., his parents are the late Jeremiah “Jerry” House and Isla Herrin Roberson, of Waycross. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeremiah Kurt House; his maternal grandparents, Owen K. Herrin,...

Robert Conn Davis

Robert Conn Davis

Mar 6, 2016



Nahunta-Robert Conn Davis, 82 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (March 6, 2016) at Folkston Park Nursing Home, in Folkston, GA., following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were Lloyd Henry Davis, Sr. and Mandy Aleen Knight Davis. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Robert worked many years as a Food Salesman for Glynn...

Wayne Marshall Chesser

Wayne Marshall Chesser

Mar 6, 2016



Nahunta-Wayne Marshall Chesser, 67 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday morning (March 6, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Screven, GA., his parents were Fred James Chesser and Pearlie Mae Jacobs Chesser. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Infant Chesser, Charlie Chesser, and Morris Chesser; three sisters, Lottie Jeanette Chesser, Marian Jewel Chesser, and Katherine...

Sarah Anne Gibson Herrin

Sarah Anne Gibson Herrin

Mar 3, 2016



Waynesville-Sarah Anne Gibson Herrin, 69 of Waynesville, passed away Thursday (March 3, 2016) at Southeast Georgia Health System, in Brunswick, following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Fred Gibson and Mary Lou Kaney Gibson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Freddye Lou Gibson.

Sarah was a member of Lulaton Baptist Church and she was Secretary...

Albert E. Ribbon

Albert E. Ribbon

Mar 2, 2016

Mr. Albert E. Ribbon, 74, passed away Wednesday evening, (March 2, 2016) at the Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness. A funeral service will be held Friday afternoon (March 4, 2016) at 2PM at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Mathis, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will...

John Franklin Griner, Jr.

John Franklin Griner, Jr.

Mar 1, 2016

Hortense- John Franklin “Junior” Griner, Jr., 57 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 1, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA., his parents were John Franklin Griner, Sr. and Marion Taylor Griner.

Junior enjoyed walking everywhere he went, loved front porch sitting and visiting with his friends. He loved telling stories, never met a stranger,...

Joseph Wesley Dasher

Joseph Wesley Dasher

Feb 29, 2016



Hoboken-Joseph Wesley Dasher, 43 of Hoboken, passed away Monday (February 29, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Groton, Connecticut, his parents are the late Wesley David Dasher and Cora Mae Tillman Collins, of Hoboken. Along with his father he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Dasher; and his sister, Louise Whittle.

Joseph was a...

James 'Rusty' Howington

James 'Rusty' Howington

Feb 25, 2016



Waynesville – James “Rusty” Russell Howington, 50, of Waynesville passed away Thursday afternoon (February 25, 2016) at his residence.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are James O. and Carol Phillips Howington of Waynesville. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Johnnie and Simmons Phillips; his paternal grandparents, Bishop and Annie Howington; and a mother-in-law, Jeanne Marie Rhoades....

Kathy O'Neal Steedley

Kathy O'Neal Steedley

Feb 19, 2016



Blackshear – Kathy O’Neal Steedley, 60, of Blackshear passed away Friday morning (February 19, 2016) at her residence after a brief illness.

Born in Waycross, GA her parents were Robert Nolan and Jeanette Johns O’Neal, Sr. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Garry O’Neal.

Kathy worked for Charlton Visiting Nurses as a RN and was of the...

Mark Edwin Rowell

Mark Edwin Rowell

Feb 16, 2016



Hortense-Mark Edwin Rowell, 68 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday afternoon (February 16, 2016) at Hospice of the Golden Isles, in Brunswick, following an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA., his parents were Matthew Harry Rowell and Eva Mae Roberson Rowell. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Harry Rowell, Hayward Rowell, and Herbie Rowell; two sisters, June Moreland, and...

Cleve Terrell Wilson

Cleve Terrell Wilson

Feb 14, 2016



Nahunta-Cleve Terrell Wilson, 72 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (February 14, 2014) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA. His parents were Lonnie Wilson and Gladys Roberts Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was a retired truck driver for McKenzie Tank Lines. He also served in the United States Army and was of the Baptist Faith . He enjoyed Fishing,...