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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Laura Ann Chancy Grooms

Laura Ann Chancy Grooms

Jan 5, 2016



Waynesville – Laura Ann Chancy Grooms, 75, of Waynesville passed away Tuesday afternoon (January 5, 2016) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Tyler, MO her parents were Jess Willard and Kathryn Mahaley Buttram Chancy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Calvin Grooms; a son, Hollis Grooms, a sister,...

Charles 'Randy' Randall Johns

Charles 'Randy' Randall Johns

Jan 4, 2016



Waycross – Charles “Randy” Randall Johns, 41, of Waycross passed away Monday morning (January 4, 2016) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waukegan, IL his parents are Hugh Walter Johns of Jacksonville and Maggie Corley Howard of Waycross.

Randy was a forklift driver for Scott Built, and worked many years for Waycross Paving, and attended Remnant Church...

Ruby Ernestine Keene

Ruby Ernestine Keene

Jan 1, 2016



Ruby Ernestine Howard Keene, 92, of Orlando, Fl., passed away Friday (January 1, 2016) at Winter Park Care and Rehab Center, in Winter Park, FL. after an extended illness.

She was born in Bryceville, Fl. And was the daughter of the Britian Paul and Eva Lee Williams Howard.

Ruby was also preceded by her husband Alvin Keene, a daughter, Betty Knouse, her...

Melton 'Billy' Smith

Melton 'Billy' Smith

Dec 31, 2015



Melton” Billy” Smith, 68 of Waynesville, passed away Thursday (December 31, 2015) at his residence.

Born in Screven, GA., his parents were Felix Furman “Ted” Smith and Eula Estelle Tomlinson Smith. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Don Smith and Marvin Smith; a sister, Laurie Flowers, a niece, Connie Smith, and a nephew, Erick Smith.

Billy graduated from Nahunta High...

Kathy Winn Aldridge

Kathy Winn Aldridge

Dec 31, 2015



Nahunta-Mrs. Kathy Viola Winn Aldridge,54,0f Nahunta passed away Thursday (Dec. 31, 2015) after a sudden illness.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida she was the daughter of the late Joseph Robert Winn, Sr. and Nancy Marie Batten Winn, of White Oak, GA.

A member of The Riverside Chapel Baptist Church, Kathy was a Registered Nurse and had employed at The Satilla Regional Hospital in...

Infant Oliver Daniels

Infant Oliver Daniels

Dec 29, 2015





Infant Oliver Reid Daniels went home to be with the Lord Tuesday (December 29, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System.

His parents are Earl Joseph Daniels and Jamie Cawthorne Daniels.

Along with his parents he is survived by two brothers, Nathan Daniels and Bryson Daniels; his maternal grandmother, Betty Cawthorne, of Brantley County; maternal grandfather, Bobby Cawthorne, of Brunswick; paternal grandmother,...

Emogene Jennings Goodwine

Emogene Jennings Goodwine

Dec 26, 2015



Nahunta – Emogene Jennings Goodwine, 85, of Nahunta passed away early Saturday morning (December 26, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Beach Grove, KY her parents were Fredrick and Corine Wills Jennings. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Ernie Goodwine; a son, Jerry Goodwine; and 3 sisters, Louise Winstead,...

Nancy Carol Saxon Stewart

Nancy Carol Saxon Stewart

Dec 25, 2015



Nancy Carol Saxon Stewart, 58, of Waycross passed away early Friday morning (December 25, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness.

Born in Savannah, GA her parents were Raymond and Johnnie Townsend Saxon.

Nancy was a homemaker of the Baptist faith and loved music and playing the guitar. She was a hairdresser for many years.

Survivors...

Betty Jean Rogers

Betty Jean Rogers

Dec 25, 2015



Folkston – Betty Jean Tipton Rogers, 75, of Folkston passed away early Friday morning (December 25, 2015) at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach, FL, after an extended illness.

Born in Norton, VA her parents were Cosker Benjamin and Keeoke Kitty Tig Tipton. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ray Rogers; 2 sons, Robert “Bobby” Ray...

Arla Ellafay Morgan Truett

Arla Ellafay Morgan Truett

Dec 24, 2015



Mableton – Arla Ellafay Morgan Truett, 82, of Mableton passed peacefully Thursday afternoon (December 24, 2015) at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA after an extended illness.

She was born in Brunswick, GA on November 4, 1933 to Horace Cecil and Minnie Verna Jacobs Morgan, Sr. She is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Willetta Highsmith and Janie Jeanette...

Dana Cowan

Dana Cowan

Dec 22, 2015

Nahunta - Dana Cowan, 56, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday morning (December 22, 2015) at her residence after a brief illness. No services will be held at this time.Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.

Billy Joe Kight

Billy Joe Kight

Dec 17, 2015



Billy Joe Kight, 77 of Hortense, passed away Thursday (December 17, 2015) following an extended illness.

Born in Douglas, GA. on January 10, 1938, his parents were Cecil Kight and Eva Fountain Kight. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Eva “Koko” Kight Hunter.

Billy was retired from International Auto Processing, where he worked for twelve years. He graduated from...

Sandra Henderson Little

Sandra Henderson Little

Dec 13, 2015



Sandra Henderson Little, 67 of Lulaton, passed away Sunday afternoon (December 13, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Alma, GA., her parents were Preston Henderson and Mildred Surrency Henderson. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Vernon Henderson, Shorty Henderson, Freddie Henderson, and Johnny Henderson. Sandra was a loving sister, mother, and grandmother. She...

Nadine Baker Harris Peacock

Nadine Baker Harris Peacock

Dec 11, 2015

Hoboken – Nadine Baker Harris Peacock, 88, of Hoboken passed away Friday morning (December 11, 2015) at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were George and Mary Magdalene Roberson Baker. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Silas Harris; her second husband, Loomis Peacock; 2 sisters, Myrtle Harris and Pauline Mercier;...

Laveta Crews Manor

Laveta Crews Manor

Dec 8, 2015

Hickox-Mrs. Laveta Rozier Crews Manor, 96 of Hickox, passed away Tuesday (December 8, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Hickox, GA., her parents were Volley Ellison Rozier and Loutisha Hickox Rozier. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Cager Crews; her second husband, Stevenson Manor; a son and daughter-in-law, Benny Crews and Brenda...

Anna Lee Oneal

Anna Lee Oneal

Dec 6, 2015

Jesup-Mrs. Anna Lee Westmoreland Oneal,56, of Jesup died late Sunday night (Dec. 6,2015) in The Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah after an extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, Florida her parents were Richard Allen Westmorland and Merle Innette Steedley Westmoreland. Anna Lee was a Homemaker and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed her aquarium very much along with working...

Alisa Altman Peeples

Alisa Altman Peeples

Dec 4, 2015

Nahunta-Mrs. Alisa Altman Peeples,53 of Nahunta, passed away early Friday morning (December 4, 2015) at The Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. following a brief illness. Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were the late James Troy Altman, Jr., and Marvine Lewis Altman of Nahunta. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law; Marvin Peeples, and a brother-in-law; Jeff...

Maryann Shepard

Maryann Shepard

Nov 30, 2015

Maryann Barber Shepard, 70 of Hortense, was called to her eternal home Monday (November 30, 2015), surrounded by her family and close friends. Born in Moultrie, GA. Her parents were Allen Barber and Susie Pattishall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Shepard; two sons, Ronnie Jerome Turner and Robin Darrell Turner. Maryann was a member...

Patricia Taylor Sikes

Patricia Taylor Sikes

Nov 29, 2015

God has taken Patricia Ann Taylor Sikes, 68, of Nahunta, from this earth, which is our temporary home and transported her to her real home for eternity.

Born in Alma, GA., her parents were Jim Ledley Taylor and Mary Lee Gray Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Arnold Folker; her second husband, Leon "John" Edward...

Ivy 'George' Daniels

Ivy 'George' Daniels

Nov 25, 2015

Hortense- Ivy “George” Daniels, 72, of Hortense died early Wednesday morning (November 25, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Ripley, TN his parents were Freddy George and Mary Frances Hillard Daniels. He is also preceded in death by a son, Freddy O’Neal Daniels; and a sister, Rose Claire Quick. George served in...