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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Trudy Williams McCormick

Trudy Williams McCormick

Apr 21, 2025

Trudy Williams McCormick, 73, passed away Monday (April 21, 2025) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.

Born in Westfield, IN her parents were Robert Dowling Williams and Muriel Atkinson Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph McCormick, Sr.; a daughter, Pamela McCormick McKinney; a son, Ralph McCormick, Jr.; and also several siblings.

Trudy was a retired correctional officer...

Teresa Clark Singletary

Teresa Clark Singletary

Apr 20, 2025

Brunswick- Teresa Clark Singletary, 61 of Brunswick, passed away Sunday (April 20, 2025) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Frank Melvin Clark and Maybelle Alice Pierce Clark. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Frank “Bubba” Clark.

Teresa was a homemaker and loved her family and grandchildren dearly. She also enjoyed singing,...

Gary Edward Steigert

Gary Edward Steigert

Apr 18, 2025

Nahunta – Gary Edward Steigert, 79, of Nahunta passed away Friday (April 18, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, his parents were Chauncey Steigert and Barbara Elsworth Steigert. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Janet; and a brother, Robert.

Gary was a hard-working man who poured his energy into running his salvage...

Robert Cory Griffin

Robert Cory Griffin

Apr 16, 2025

Hoboken – Robert “Cory” Griffin, 37, of Hoboken passed away Wednesday morning (April 16,2025) at his residence surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Cathy Diane Bercaw Griffin and the late Robert Stanley Griffin.

Cory was a firefighter for the Georgia Forestry and served in the United States Marine Corps. He...

Dick and Dot Hagen

Dick and Dot Hagen

Apr 14, 2025

Richard Wayne Hagen, 85 of Evans, Georgia passed away peacefully on April 11th, 2025. Dick was born on May 19th, 1939, in Waycross, Georgia to James Kice Hagen and Nellie Thelma Whitehead Hagen.

Dorothy Jean Shuman Hagen, 83 of Evans, Georgia passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2025. Dorothy was born on November 30th, 1941, in Brantley County Georgia to Elbert...

Robert Keith Lowe

Robert Keith Lowe

Apr 6, 2025

Robert Keith Lowe, 69, of Waynesville passed away Sunday morning (April 6, 2025) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness. He was born in Folkston, GA to the late Lee Edwin Lowe and Willie Mae Horne Dyal. Mr. Lowe lived in Kingsland most of his life and moved to Waynesville in 2013. He retired from Stokes Construction...

Roy Michael Sapp

Roy Michael Sapp

Apr 4, 2025

Waynesville – Roy Michael Sapp, 23, of Waynesville passed away Friday (April 4, 2025) at St. Joseph’s Candler Hospital in Savannah after a brief illness.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents are Michael Sapp and Sarah Rooks Sapp of Waynesville. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Judy and Johnny Rooks; and his paternal grandparents, Howard & Maryann Sapp...

Gwen Carolyn Bohanon

Gwen Carolyn Bohanon

Apr 3, 2025

Gwen Carolyn (Jacobs) Bohanon, 69 of Hoboken was a beloved mother and Gigi who loved hard and took care of all those around her. She passed on April 3, 2025 after an extended illness. She was the youngest of 5 children and lived up to being the baby of the family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Olen...

Dolores Christine Higginbotham

Dolores Christine Higginbotham

Apr 2, 2025

Fernandina Beach Fl. – Dolores Christine Taylor Higginbotham, 89 of Fernandina Beach, Fl. passed away Wednesday night (April 2, 2025) at Community Hospice after an extended illness.

Born in Thomasville, GA. her parents were Winfred Taylor and Irma Taylor. She is also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Taylor.

Dolores worked for Watkins Co. as an accountant and was a member...

Joy Renee Moore

Joy Renee Moore

Apr 1, 2025

Joy Renee Moore, 52, of Hortense passed away Tuesday evening April 1, 2025. She was born in St. Mary’s, GA to the late Harold Troy Moore and Marjorie “JoAnn” Dixon Moore. Ms. Moore lived in Alabama for many years and most recently was a truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. She always enjoyed being outside, woodworking, gardening, and...

Marjorie "JoAnn" Dixon Moore

Marjorie "JoAnn" Dixon Moore

Apr 1, 2025

Marjorie “JoAnn” Dixon Moore, 81, of Hortense passed away Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025. She was born in Blackshear to the late Erlish Clinton Dixon and Edith Varnadore Dixon. Mrs. Moore lived in Camden County most of her life and moved to Hortense in 2012. She was a member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Moore...

Bobbie Ray Allen

Bobbie Ray Allen

Mar 30, 2025

Sardis – Bobbie Ray Allen, 68, of Sardis passed away Sunday (March 30, 2025) at Wellstar HCG Health System after a brief illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were Eugen Allen and Nathenia Day Allen. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Aubery Allen, Ernest Allen and E.A. Allen; and a sister, Scherril Allen.

Bobbie was a retired Sergeant...

James Michael Mercier

James Michael Mercier

Mar 29, 2025

Hoboken- James Michael “Mike” Mercier, 70 of Hoboken, passed away Saturday (March 29, 2025) at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were James William Mercier and Cordie Pauline Baker Mercier. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Paula Kay Mercier.

Mike served his community for 45 years as a Deputy with...

Gloria White Davison

Gloria White Davison

Mar 27, 2025

Hortense – Gloria Kay White Davison, 72, of Hortense passed away Thursday (March 27, 2025) at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup after an extended illness.

Born in Douglas, GA her parents were Joseph Ariel White and Evelyn Burch White. She is also preceded in death by an Infant sister, Mary Alice White; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley Ann Flowers (Lawrence);...

Leslie Allen Baker

Leslie Allen Baker

Mar 24, 2025

Hortense – Leslie Allen “Buster” Baker, 72, of Hortense passed away Monday morning (March 24, 2025) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Marion, IN his parents were Robert Leon Baker and Virginia Elizabeth Holland Baker. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Baker; and a sister, Bonnie Lyn Baker.

Buster worked for...

Sheila Lynn Spinelli

Sheila Lynn Spinelli

Mar 21, 2025

Waynesville – Shelia Lynn Spinelli, 62, of Waynesville passed away Friday evening (March 21, 2025) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Washington, GA her parents are Doris Evelyn Burkhalter Dunson of Dahlonega and the late Edward Dunson, Sr. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Dunson.

Sheila was a homemaker who enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, crocheting,...

Thomas Paul Fryberger, Sr.

Thomas Paul Fryberger, Sr.

Mar 19, 2025

Hortense – Thomas Paul Fryberger, Sr. , 87, of Hortense passed away Wednesday (March 19, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Canton, OH his parents were George Fryberger and Pauline Gertrude Beebe Fryberger. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Vera Faye Lowther Fryberger; and 3 children, Bobby Jo Barn, Skippy Fryberger and Debbie Rogers.

Thomas...

Wallace "Read" Carter

Wallace "Read" Carter

Mar 19, 2025

Hickox – Mr. Wallace “Read” Carter, 80, of Hickox passed away Wednesday morning (March 19, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Savannah, GA., his parents were Wallace Edward Carter, Arline Dickerson Howard and Conway “Connie” Howard. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wade Howard; best friend, Jimmy Cobb; and two sisters, Glenda Willis and...

Edward Aaron Hunter, Jr.

Edward Aaron Hunter, Jr.

Mar 15, 2025

Waynesville – Edward "Aaron" Hunter, Jr., 41, passed away Saturday (March 15, 2025) at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL.

Born in Brunswick, GA. his father was the late Edward Aaron Hunter, Sr. and Regina Denise Thompson Hunter of Waynesville. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ernest A. Hunter and Daisy Hunter; paternal grandmother, Cornelia Robinson; maternal...

Iris Herrin Highsmith

Iris Herrin Highsmith

Mar 13, 2025

Nahunta – Ms. Iris Herrin Highsmith, 86, of Nahunta passed away Thursday morning (March 13, 2025) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Hickox, GA. her parents were Jim R. Herrin and Vera Lee Rhoden Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jimmy” Wade Highsmith; 3 brothers, Jerald Herrin, Terrell Herrin, and Thomas Herrin;...