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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Wilma Diane Hickox
Nov 20, 2025
Waycross – Wilma "Diane" Grimes Hickox, 71, of Waycross passed away early Thursday morning (November 20, 2025) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents were William Morris Grimes and Dora Marie Hightower Crews. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Gibson Hickox, Jr.; her maternal grandparents, Ora & Lee Hightower; her...
Joyce Aletha West
Nov 19, 2025
Joyce Middleton West, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Camden County in 1936, Joyce had a striking smile that lit up every room she entered. Her vivacity and infectious warmth touched everyone around her—whether through her extraordinary gift at the piano or her unforgettable love for others.
Joyce’s love of music began at an...
Patricia Peebles Hickox
Nov 14, 2025
Patricia Peebles Hickox, 68 of Nahunta, passed away Friday (November 14, 2025) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Lyons, GA., her parents were Robert “Bill” Talmadge Peebles and Donnell Newsome. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Renee Hickox; two sisters, Runt Hillard, Carolyn Lowther; and her 2nd mother, Fanny Hickox.
Patricia worked many years as...
Paul Ernest Kelly
Nov 14, 2025
Hortense – Paul Ernest Kelly, 73, of Hortense passed away Friday afternoon (November 14, 2025) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Spencer Felder Kelly and Letha Loree Daniels Kelly. He is also preceded in death by is wife, Terry Jayne Walker Kelly; a sister, Letha Brockington Cunningham; and a...
Jessica Jordan Sapp
Nov 11, 2025
Hortense – Jessica Jordan Roberson Sapp, 38, of Hortense passed away early Tuesday morning (November 11, 2025) at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup after a brief illness.
Born in Jesup, GA her parents are Margaret Manning Lewis and the late Michael Leslie Roberson. She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, J.P. and Jeanette Manning; and her paternal grandfather,...
Dorothy Allbritton Rhoden
Oct 27, 2025
St. George – Dorothy “Dot” Allbritton Rhoden, 89 of St. George passed away Monday morning (October 27, 2025) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Owen David Allbritton and Rachel Lee Allbritton. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lamar Rhoden, Jr.; 4 sons, Larry Rhoden,...
Virgie Shirley Knox
Oct 25, 2025
Nahunta – Virgie "Shirley" Knox, 76, of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (October 25, 2025) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, Fl., her mother was Joyce Lavon Stewart Miller. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Peter James Strickland; grandmother, Maude Stewart; special nephew, Ricky Lane; beloved best friend, Jackie Knox.
Shirley was a cook for many...
Paula Mottweiler Spears
Oct 21, 2025
Brunswick- Paula Kay Mottweiler Spears, 70 of Brunswick, passed away Tuesday morning (October 21, 2025) at St. Vincent Medical Center in Jacksonville.
Born in Anderson, IN., her parents were Paul Mottweiler and Virginia Loggins Carvoo. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Mark Allen Mottweiler.
Paula worked many years as a Registered Nurse and always enjoyed taking care of others....
Louise Barber Johns
Oct 21, 2025
Louise Barber Johns, 85, of Hoboken, stepped into eternity Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, at Satilla Hospice House in the arms of her daughters. Born February 17, 1940, in Ware County, she was the daughter of Frank Richard Barber and Viola (Lee) Barber of Manor. A woman of strong faith with a servant’s heart, Louise was a member of Williams...
Kevin Del Edgy
Oct 19, 2025
Waverly- Kevin Del Edgy, 55 of Waverly, passed away Sunday (October 19, 2025) at his parent’s residence following an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents are Claude Lamar Edgy and Theresa Ellis Edgy. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Damon Edgy and Guy Edgy; and several uncles and aunts.
Kevin was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church....
Reba Highsmith Crews
Oct 19, 2025
Nahunta- Reba Highsmith Crews, 76 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday morning (October 19, 2025) at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Ellis Hilton Highsmith and Alma Johns Highsmith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Crews; a daughter, Jennifer Crews; two brothers, Edgar Ellis “Buddy” Highsmith and James Charles Highsmith; two...
James Robert Davis
Oct 14, 2025
Tifton – James Robert Davis, 66, of Tifton passed away Tuesday morning (October 14, 2025) at Harborview Tifton after an extended illness.
Born in Philadelphia, PA his parents were Earl Ray Davis and Mabel Ann Holstine Davis.
James was a brick mason.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Regan Davis of CA and Elizabeth Davis; several grandchildren; 2 sisters, Linda Davis and Tina Culberhouse both...
William Eugene Ward
Oct 5, 2025
Blackshear – William Eugene Ward, 50, of Blackshear passed away Sunday evening (October 5, 2025) at HCA Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after a brief illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents are Dorothy Howard Roberts and the late Steven Ward. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Mary Howard.
William was an auditor for Circle K...
Gwendolyn Marie Sloan
Oct 1, 2025
Hortense – Gwendolyn “Marie” Wooten Sloan, 65, of Hortense passed away Wednesday (October 1, 2025) at her residence.
Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Roy E. Wooten and Winniford Lillian McMurphy Wooten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman E. Sloan.
Marie was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She loved her...
James Everret Cross
Sep 28, 2025
James Everret Cross, 81 of Nahunta, passed away on Sunday (September 28, 2025) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Acy Knight Cross and Juanita Shirley Hickox Cross. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon “Susie” Gutierrez and three sisters, Martha Williams, Linda Howard and Carolyn Lovell; paternal grandparents, William Smith...
Sherry Ann Mora
Sep 25, 2025
Waycross – Sherry Ann Mora, 62, of Waycross passed away Thursday (September 25, 2025) at Hospice House of Waycross.
Born in Laurinburg, NC., her mother is Mary Ellen Sharpe Fals of Brantley Co. and her father was the late Francis “Ernie” Ernest Fals. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Stephanie Marie Fals and an aunt, Eula Jean Higginbotham.
Sherry...
Paul Dean Wampler
Sep 24, 2025
Waycross – Paul Dean Wampler, 56, of Waycross passed away Wednesday (September 24, 2025) at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Portage, WI his parents were Edwin Wampler and Anna Bonnett Wampler. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Smith Wampler; a brother, Preston Wampler; and 2 nephews, Walter Goodyear, Jr. and James Wampler.
Paul served in...
Edward Jackson Chancey
Sep 24, 2025
Nahunta – Edward Jackson Chancey, 93, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday evening (September 24, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA his parents were Joseph Milton Chancey and Pearl Morgan Chancey. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Harris Chancey; 2 sisters, Loutrelle Chancey and Tiny Stewart; and 2 brothers, Bobby Chancey...
Donald Edward Renshaw
Sep 14, 2025
Donald E Renshaw was born on a farm on the outskirts of the Okefenokee swamp near St. George, Georgia. His upbringing on the farm with his parents and eight siblings profoundly shaped his life.
Donald served in the U.S. Airforce, stationed in California, where he met his wife Martha at Bethany Bible College. In the early 1970’s, he founded ‘Renco Construction...
Norah Martin
Sep 12, 2025
Norah Martin, 91, of St.Petersburg, FL. formerly of Brunswick, GA, passed away Friday September 12 at the Patrick Manor Assisted Living Facility in St.Petersburg after a short illness. She was born in Manchester, England to the late Herbert and Mabel Eunice Clegg, nee Logie. Norah grew up in Manchester, having survived the Blitz of World War 2 after she and...
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