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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Malcom Griffin

Malcom Griffin

Feb 9, 2015

Malcom Quillan Griffin, 71 of Hoboken GA, passed away Monday morning (February 9, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, GA., his parents were Dewey Shafter Griffin, Sr. and Macie Altman Griffin. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dewey Shafter "D.S." Griffin and James Mitchell Griffin; 3 sisters, Mary Lee McDonald, Margret Griffin...

Carolyn Faye Miller Baxley

Carolyn Faye Miller Baxley

Feb 7, 2015

Nahunta - Carolyn Faye Miller Baxley, 64, of Nahunta died Saturday afternoon (February 7, 2015) at the Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Ridgeland, SC her parents were Herbert Harold and Lucy Eudell Dorsey Miller. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Larry Baxley; 2 sisters, Evonne "Pup" Miller and Rita Mae Embery;...

Rodney Paul Taylor

Rodney Paul Taylor

Feb 6, 2015

Nahunta - Rodney Paul Taylor, 73, of Nahunta died Friday morning (February 6, 2015) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Arlington, TX his parents were Vern Forrest and Eleanor Genevieve Taylor. Rodney loved being with his family and doing woodwork. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Forrest & Lauren Taylor of Dallas, TX; 4 daughters and...

Dora Belle Culver Wilson

Dora Belle Culver Wilson

Feb 5, 2015

Nahunta - Dora Belle Culver Wilson, 82, of Nahunta died Thursday afternoon (February 5, 2015) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Bristolville, OH her parents were John "Bill" and Cora Sly Culver. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Nada Jean Lichty; a son, David E. Lichty; a great grandson, Christopher Lichty, II; 3...

E. Marie Herrin Jacobs

E. Marie Herrin Jacobs

Jan 31, 2015

Nahunta-Mrs. Evelyn "Marie" Herrin Jacobs,78,died Saturday evening (Jan. 31, 2015) at The S.E. GA. Health Systems, Brunswick Campus after a short illness. Born in Nahunta, Georgia she was the daughter of Merrick and Mamie Roberts Herrin. Preceded in death by her Parents, her loving husband, Rev. Frank Jacobs, a sister, Edith Herrin Ham Highsmith. Sister Marie Jacobs was a very...

Mack David Thrift, Iii

Mack David Thrift, Iii

Jan 30, 2015

Nahunta - Mack David Thrift, III, 57, of Nahunta died Friday morning ( January 30, 2015) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Mack David, Jr. and Erma Juanita McClain Thrift. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl "Cherry" Marquis. Mack was a carpenter and served in the United States...

Olivia Bagley

Olivia Bagley

Jan 25, 2015

Olivia Loper Bagley, 73 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday (January 25, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were George Washington Loper and Virginia Bennett Loper. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Eugene Bagley; a grandson, Christopher Bagley and several brothers and sisters. Olivia worked...

Shirley Ann Willis Howard

Shirley Ann Willis Howard

Jan 24, 2015

Shirley Ann Willis Howard, 67 of Nahunta passed away Saturday evening (January 24, 2015) in an automobile accident. She was a member of Atkinson Church of God of Prophecy. Shirley loved her special Beagle "Lady". She loved her family, took special care of each Niece and Nephew and she was always putting everybody before herself. Born in Nahunta, Georgia, her...

Leslie 'Buddy' Mcginnis Avery

Leslie 'Buddy' Mcginnis Avery

Jan 16, 2015

Leslie "Buddy" McGinnis Avery, 70, of Brunswick, GA., passed away Friday (January 16, 2015) at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Fredericksburg, VA., his parents were Leslie Furney and Virginia Brooks Avery. Mr. Avery loved fishing, bluegrass, and jeopardy. He was a loving husband, and father. Also a member of Colony Baptist Church of N.C. but attended St....

Sam Wainright

Sam Wainright

Jan 13, 2015

Jesup-Sam C. Wainright, Sr., 77 of Jesup, passed away Tuesday (January 13, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, GA. Born in Folkston, GA. his parents were Otis and Versie Crews Wainright. He was also preceded in death by a son, Tony Wainright; and several brothers and sisters. Sam loved Nascar and everything to do with racing. He loved...

Jeffrey David Hodge

Jeffrey David Hodge

Jan 13, 2015

Jeffrey David Hodge, 40 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (January 13, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Bruswick following a brief illness. Born in Ventura, California, his parents are Jeffrey and Rochelle Hodge. He was a member of Nahunta First Baptist Church. Jeffrey loved computers, working on cars, he was friendly, and was always there for others. Along with...

Margaret 'Ruth' Rhoden Thomas

Margaret 'Ruth' Rhoden Thomas

Jan 8, 2015

Nahunta - Mrs. Margaret "Ruth" Rhoden Thomas, 74, of Nahunta died late Thursday evening (January 8, 2015) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA her parents were Larry Lamar and Abbie Moore Rhoden. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Thomas; a daughter, Debra McKenzie; a granddaughter, Tiffany Crews; 2 brothers,...

Nora Anderson Carver

Nora Anderson Carver

Dec 31, 2014

Mrs. Nora Etta Anderson Carver, 82, of Hortense died Wednesday evening (December 31,2014) at her residence with her loving family surrounding her. Born in Hortense, Georgia her parents were Charles and Gatsy Sloan Anderson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, M. L. "Mack" Carver, a son, Steve Carver, 2 Brothers, J.T. Anderson and Estues Anderson, 1 Sister,Allie...

Bertha Rooks

Bertha Rooks

Dec 29, 2014

Hortense-Bertha Lee Mitchell Rooks, 72 of Hortense, passed away Monday (December 29, 2014) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Stephen Wright Mitchell and Irma Lee Hutchinson Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John David Rooks; and a brother, Roy S. Mitchell. Bertha was a member of Peoples Liberty...

Stanley Lester Karamol, Sr.

Stanley Lester Karamol, Sr.

Dec 26, 2014

Hortense - Stanley Lester Karamol, Sr., 69, of Hortense died Friday afternoon (December 26, 2014) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Bay City, MI his parents were Peter and Margaret Snchinburger Karamol. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Karamol and 2 brothers. Stanley served in the United States Army...

Capt. Robert Henry Baker, Jr.

Capt. Robert Henry Baker, Jr.

Dec 25, 2014

Nahunta-Captain Robert H. Baker,74, of Nahunta died Thursday at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Boston, Massachusetts he was the son of Robert Henry Baker, Sr. and Florence Mary Gore Baker. He was also preceded in death by his son Robert "Bobby" Henry Baker, III. Capt. Baker served in the United States Army and was The Captain of...

Peggie Sue Thompson

Peggie Sue Thompson

Dec 20, 2014

Peggie Sue Ashburn Thompson, 67, of Folkston passed away late Saturday night at Hospice Satilla House in Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Anderson, Indiana her parents were Jack and Pauline Lillian Gastinger Ashburn. She is also preceded in death by a Granddaughter, Diane Mumford. Peggie was a homemaker and a member of Nahunta Church of God. She enjoyed...

Stephen 'Steve' Edward Altman

Stephen 'Steve' Edward Altman

Dec 17, 2014

Stephen Edward Altman (Steve) of Hoboken, Georgia passed away December 17 following a sudden illness. He was 61. Steve was born to Ellis and Virdie Altman on January 26, 1953, and was a member of the fourth generation of Altmans to grow up on their farmlands south of Hoboken. He showed an early love for building things and for solid...

Harold L. Clark

Harold L. Clark

Dec 15, 2014

Mr. Harold Lewis Clark "Iron Man", 77 of Waynesville, passed away Monday evening (December 15, 2014) at his residence with his loving family by his side. He is a native of Millen, GA and the son of Eugene and Blanche Clark. He was also preceded in death by a son, Greg Thomas; and three sisters. He left his earthly home...

Bertha Hartwig Rhoden

Bertha Hartwig Rhoden

Dec 12, 2014

Nahunta- Bertha Hartwig Rhoden, 82, of Nahunta died Friday night (December 12, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Brantley Co her parents were Arthur and Ruth Morgan Hartwig. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Perry Rhoden; and a daughter, Sheila Gail Rhoden; 3 brothers Adolph Hartwig, Vernon Hartwig...