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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
'Francis' Jerome Roberson
Sep 1, 2013
Waynesville-Francis Jerome Roberson, 80, of Waynesville, passed away early Sunday morning (September 1, 2013) after a brief illness. Born in Hortense, GA his parents were Milton and Edith Luella McGraw Roberson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Deloris Jacobs Roberson, and 4 brothers, Edgar, James, Demory, and David Roberson. Francis was a member of Sawgrass Wesleyan Methodist...
Thomas Joseph Sarro
Aug 30, 2013
Nahunta-Mr. Thomas Joseph Sarro,46,of Nahunta died Friday afternoon in Shand's of Jacksonville, Florida from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Jeffersonville, Indiana he was the son of Ronald Bower and Mattie Vanover Sarro. Thomas attended The Hickox Christian Faith Chapel in Hickox,and had served in The United States Army.He worked for The Waggoner's Trucking Company as a...
Barney Stanley Butler, Sr.
Aug 21, 2013
Barney Stanley Butler, Sr., 88 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday morning (August 21, 2013) at The Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, TN., following an extended illness. Born in Oconee County, SC. His parents were Hilliard and Stella Morgan Butler. He was also preceded in death by 3 daughters, Sarah Hagget, Mary Lindsey, and Barbara McGill; 2 brothers, Clarence...
Inez Strickland Popwell
Aug 16, 2013
Nahunta-Inez Lee Strickland Popwell was born Feb. 12, 1918 in Brantley County Community of Hortense. Her parents were William Bill Strickland and Lottie Pearl Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clinton O. Popwell and several brothers and sisters. She was a volunteer for The Cancer Society, a Pink Lady at Brunswick Memorial Hospital and Sears Nursing...
Pamela Elaine Warren
Aug 15, 2013
Nahunta-Ms. Pamela Elaine Harris Warren,57,of Nahunta died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon (Aug. 15, 2013) at her residence. Born in Nahunta she was the daughter of William Franklin Harris and Myrtis Idell Rowell Harris. She was also preceded by a daughter, Nicole Lane, A brother, Henry Franklin Harris, a sister, Catherine Annette Harris also 2-half-brothers, Grady Terrell and Kenneth Anthony Lewis. Pam...
Dorothy Daniels
Aug 13, 2013
Hortense-Dorothy Mae O'Quinn Daniels, 77 of Hortense, passed away suddenly Tuesday (August 13, 2013). Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Tyler Jackson and Maggie Harris O'Quinn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Colton Daniels; her parents; and two sons, James Colton Daniels, and John Glen Daniels. Dorothy was a member of Palmetto Pentecostal Church. She loved...
John Glen Daniels
Aug 13, 2013
Hortense- John Glen Daniels, 51, of Hortense died suddenly Tuesday (August 13, 2013) in Hortense. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Hugh Colton and Dorothy Mae O'Quinn Daniels. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother, James Colton Daniels. John was a member of Palmetto Pentecostal Church and loved trucks, Dukes of Hazard, music and...
Edward Blackman, Sr
Aug 12, 2013
Atkinson- Edward "Stanley" Blackman Sr., 77 of Atkinson, passed away Monday morning (August 12, 2013) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness. Born in Montezuma, GA., his loving parents were Harvey and Ruth Blackman. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Claire Blackman Harris, and two brothers, Charles Ronald Blackman, and Albert Gary Blackman....
Arnie Lavell Morgan
Aug 10, 2013
Nahunta - Arnie Lavell Morgan, 69, of Nahunta died Saturday morning (August 10, 2013) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA his parents were Isaac Eugene and Maude Mae Lyons Morgan. He is also preceded in death by a son, Richard Lavell Morgan and 4 brothers, Donald Morgan, Jesse Morgan, Hugh Morgan and Elton Morgan. Arnie...
Richard 'Fat' J. Boatwright
Aug 3, 2013
Hortense-Richard James "Fat" Boatwright, 81, of Hortense, passed away Saturday morning (August 3, 2013) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Pierce County, Georgia he was the son of Tom and Evener Adams Boatwright. Mr. Boatwright was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Verlie Allen Boatwright, 2-grandchildren, Kayla Taft and Jessica Davis, and several Brothers and...
Kenneth D. Baker, Sr.
Jul 30, 2013
Waynesville-Kenneth "Kenny" Dwayne Baker, Sr.50 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (July 30, 2013) at Southeast Georgia Health System, in Brunswick. Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents are Ire Eugene Baker and Shirley Pettingale. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Ronnie Cecil Horton and Curtis Alvin Baker. Kenny worked as an installer technician for Baker Heating and Air....
Patricia Hale
Jul 29, 2013
Cordele-Patricia "Pat" Hale, of Cordele, passed away suddenly Monday (July 29, 2013) in Macon, GA. A Visitation will be held Wednesday evening (July 31, 2013) at 6 PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday afternoon (August 1, 2013)at 2 PM at High Bluff Cemetery with Rev. Vic Anderson officiating. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral...
Ronald Scot Day
Jul 27, 2013
Waynesville- Ronald Scot Day, 55, of Waynesville died suddenly Saturday night (July 27, 2013) at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Enterprise, AL his parents were Emil R. & Lillian D. Pinny Day. Ronald was an AC Tech for Boatright AC and served in the United States Marines Corp. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and wood carving....
Linda Sue Godfrey Hawkins Durden
Jul 27, 2013
Offerman- Linda Sue Godfrey Hawkins Durden, 50, of Offerman died Saturday afternoon (July 27, 2013) at her sister's residence after an extended illness. Born in Juneau, Alaska her parents are Edwin Joseph Godrey, Jr. of Jesup, GA and Mamie Lou Nichols Brinkley of Waynesville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Edward Durden, Jr. Linda was a homemaker...
Sharon Ferguson
Jul 26, 2013
Brunswick- Sharon L. Ferguson, 62 of Brunswick, passed away Friday morning (July 26, 2013) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following a sudden illness. Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Gordon Keith and Louise Higginbotham Ferguson. Sharon worked many years in Real Estate. She enjoyed going to the beach, and she loved to read. Survivors include her 4...
Mildred Highsmith
Jul 16, 2013
Jacksonville-Mildred Louise Jones Highsmith, 88 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday (July 16, 2013) at the Earl B. Hadlow Center in Jacksonville, Fl. following an extended illness. Born in Columbus, GA., her parents were George and Clara Belle Jones. Married Frederick Lowell Highsmith from Nahunta, GA in 1948, and traveled the United States with him and their children during his Naval...
Helen Williams
Jul 16, 2013
Hortense-Helen Lavada Loper Williams, 76 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (July 16, 2013), at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, following an extended illness. She was Born on October 2, 1936 in Brantley County, GA, the daughter of the late Major Elwood Loper and Lydia Nancy Sloan. Helen lived for several years in Michigan, New York, and Florida before returning...
Mary Joan Morgan
Jul 11, 2013
Hortense- Mary Joan White Morgan , 75, of Hortense passed away early Thursday morning (July 11, 2013) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Woodbine, IL her parents were Walter and Gladys Hoppe White. Mary has been an office manager for Morgan Automotive, Inc . since 1996.Also she enjoyed the outdoors, cutting grass and learning computers. Survivors include...
Billy Thrift
Jul 9, 2013
Folkston-Billy Othell Thrift, 78 of Folkston, passed away Tuesday morning (July 9, 2013) at the Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Theo Noel "Pete" and Wina Lake Thrift. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Thrift. Billy worked for the Container Corporation banding boxes. He served in the...
Gertrude W. Lee
Jul 6, 2013
Winokur- Lettie Gertrude "Gertie" Warner Lee, 80 of Winokur, passed away Saturday (July 6, 2013) at her daughter's residence following an extended illness. Born in Atkinson, GA, her parents were Lewis and Sara Lettie Keene Warner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George Randall Lee; five brothers, Noah Phillip Warner, Henry Warner, Billy Warner, Barney Warner,...