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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Blake A. Loyd
Jul 4, 2013
Blake Austin Loyd, 57, of Nahunta, died suddenly Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born December 18, 1955, in Waycross to the late George Arnold Loyd, Sr and Annie Lou Riner Loyd. He is survived by his mother, a sister, Mary Beth Deen (Carroll), of Waycross, GA. and 3 brothers, George Loyd, Jr...
Jerome Dale Griffin
Jul 1, 2013
Racepond- Jerome Dale Griffin, 67, of Racepond, GA passed away Monday (July 1, 2013) at his residence after a short illness. He was born in Charlton County on December 5, 1946 to the late Joseph Lee and Nancy Walker Griffin. He was a lifelong resident of Charlton County having lived in the house where he passed away for the past...
Michael D. Stone
Jun 30, 2013
Waynesville-Michael "Mike" Dean Stone, 57 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday (June 30, 2013) at his residence following a brief illness. Born in Waycross, GA., his parents are Henry and Loretta Miles Stone, of Waynesville. Mike was a member of Waynesville Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and loved fabricating, he worked many years at the pulp mill as a...
Eliza Rowell Sloan
Jun 26, 2013
Hortense-Eliza Rowell Sloan, passed away Wednesday (June 26, 2013) at Memorial Health United Health Center in Savannah after an extended illness. Born in Hortense, GA her parents were William "Presley" and Martha Jane Crews Rowell. She is also preceded in death by two husbands; Inell Causey and Raleigh Sloan, and several brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a...
David E. Head
Jun 24, 2013
Hortense-David Elias Head, 65 of Hortense, passed away Monday (June 24, 2013) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Waverly, GA his parents were William "Bill" and Martha Wilson Head. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Polly Head, and Mary Whitley; and 1 brother, Richard Head. David worked many years as a heavy equipment operator...
Clyde Crews
Jun 22, 2013
Hoboken-Clyde Crews, 70 of Hoboken, passed away late Saturday evening (June 22, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a brief illness. Born in Hoboken, GA., his parents were the late Charlie and Laura Willis Crews. He is also preceded by 2 brothers, Valene and Marvin Crews. Clyde was of the Christian Faith and retired from The Boilermakers...
Fred Byron Browning
Jun 16, 2013
Waynesville-Fred Byron Browning, 71 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday (June 16, 2013) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Ludowici, GA., his parents were Oliver C. and Theda L. Fountain Browning. He is also preceded by his wife, Della R. Browning. Fred worked as a maintenance man at LaQuinta Inn for many years. He attended Sterling Church of...
Mack David Thrift
Jun 14, 2013
Hickox- Mack David "M.D." Dave Thrift, Jr., 86 of Hickox, passed away Friday (June 14, 2013) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Charlton County, his parents were Mack David and Laura Dell Nazworth Thrift, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Erma Juanita McClain Thrift; a daughter, Cheryl Darlene Thrift; a granddaughter,...
Hazel Mercer
Jun 7, 2013
Hortense-Hazel Mercer, 58 of Hortense, passed away Friday (June 7, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Jacksonville following an extended illness. Born in Folkston, GA, her parents were Archie and Frances Hilton Mishoe, Sr. Hazel was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church. She loved quilting, traveling, reading, and gardening. Hazel worked many years as a sales clerk for...
Phillip Cruce
Jun 7, 2013
Twin Rivers Community-Phillip Cruce, 74 of the Twin Rivers Community, passed away Friday morning (June 7, 2013) at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup following an extended illness. Born in Clarksville, TN., his parents were Erby and Madeline Frazier Cruce. Phillip was a self-employed painter for many years, he loved fishing and animals. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Doris...
Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis
Jun 6, 2013
Hoboken- Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis, 74, of Hoboken died Thursday evening (June 6, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Nathan and Tishie Melton Dryden. She is also preceded in death by her husband Isaiah Hodges Lewis; 3 Sons, Ray Lewis, David Lewis & Kenny Lewis; a daughter,...
Mary Davis
Jun 5, 2013
Nahunta-Mary Dixon Davis, 82 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday morning (June 5, 2013) at Satilla Hospice in Waycross. Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Arthur Dixon and Nora Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Davis, Sr.; 2 children, Dixie Purcell, Tracy Davis; a brother, Emmitt Dixon. Mary worked many years as a Registered Nurse,...
Infant Si Otis Carter
Jun 3, 2013
Hortense-Infant Si Otis Carter, of Hortense, passed away Monday (June 3, 2013) at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Survivors include his parents, Stefan and Jessica Carter, of Atkinson; maternal grandparents, Carl and Angie Niece, of Brunswick; paternal grandparents, Timothy and Karen Carter, of Atkinson. Also several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be held Tuesday (June...
Ricky Carwin Haas
Jun 2, 2013
Riverside Community-Rickey Carwin Haas, 53 of the Riverside Communtity, passed away Sunday (June 2, 2013) at South East Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents are Loralee Brown Wertz and the late Orville Richard Haas. Along with his father he was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Bessie Bell Brown. Rickey...
George Mills
May 31, 2013
Hortense-George Randolph Mills, Sr., 71 of Hortense, passed away Friday (May 31, 2013) at his residences following an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were George Allen and Aileen Rozier Mills. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sue Ann Mills. He is survived by his dedicated long time loving companion Fran Deckard . He is...
Lewis William Grace, Jr.
May 31, 2013
Nahunta-Mr. Lewis William Grace, Jr., 63, of Nahunta died Friday morning (May 31, 2013)from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Screven, Georgia he was the son of Lewis William Grace,Sr. and Loucille Tarrant Grace. Preceded also by his loving wife, Judy Drury Grace, a brother, Bobby Grace. Mr. Grace worked as a self employed upholster. He was...
Mary Florence Blaylock
May 31, 2013
Brunswick- Mary "Florence" Sloan Blaylock, 79, of Brunswick died Friday night (May 31, 2013) at Fair Haven Assisted Living in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Hortense, GA her parents were William Arthur and May Lynn Adams Sloan. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur Scott Blaylock, Jr. and 2 sisters. Mrs. Florence was a...
Jeffery Gravley
May 29, 2013
Twin Rivers Community-Jeffery "Jeffro" Paul Gravley, 51 of The Twin Rivers Community, passed away suddenly Wednesday (May 29, 2013) at his residence. Born in Richmond, VA., his parents are Elizabeth Stoots Hendrickson and the late Harvey Paul Gravley. Jeffery enjoyed fishing and wrestling. He worked as a Bricklayer and was of the Wesleyan Faith. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law,...
Paula Kay Mercier
May 28, 2013
Hoboken-Paula "Kay" Mercier, 57 of Hoboken, passed away Tuesday (May 28, 2013) at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville following an extended illness. Born in Waycross, GA her parents were James "Jimmy" and Cordie "Pauline" Baker Mercier. Kay was a member of Hoboken Baptist Church. She worked many years as a seamstress for Okefenokee Cap Factory. Kay loved cooking, visiting...
Inez Kyser Willis
May 28, 2013
Nahunta-Inez Kyser Willis, 91 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (May 28, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness. Born in Raybon, GA her parents were William and Fronnie Lyons Kyser. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Fred Willis; 2 daughters, Carolyn Coley and Brenda Moody. Inez was a homemaker and a...