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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
John Wilbur Wainright
Jun 30, 2025
Hickox – John Wilbur Wainright, 80, of Hickox passed away Monday evening (June 30, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA his parents were Jesse Olin Wainright and Allie Thrift Wainright. He is also preceded in death by several siblings, Calvin Wainright, Theo Wainwright, Florrie Wainright and Joe Wainright.
John worked for Saint Regis Papermill as a...
Rachel Boone Rugulo
Jun 28, 2025
Nahunta- Rachel Boone Rugulo, 61 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (June 29, 2025) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Ronoake Rapids, NC., her parents were Franklin B. Boone and Peggy Elizabeth Smith Boone. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Rugulo; her sister, Sandra Boone; and two brothers, Timothy Boone and Bobby Ray Boone.
Rachel enjoyed...
Wendy Deborah Campbell
Jun 22, 2025
Blackshear – Wendy Deborah White Campbell, 51, of Blackshear passed away Sunday (June 22, 2025) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born In Tampa, FL. her parents were Charles “Chuck” White and Diane Peters White.
Wendy worked for Wallenius Wilhelmsen as an inspector. She attended Hoboken Baptist Church. She loved going to the river, boat riding, and all out door activities....
Colleen Herrin Moody
Jun 22, 2025
Nahunta- Colleen Herrin Moody, 90 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (June 22, 2025) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA., her parents were James Jefferson Herrin and Stella Mae O’Quinn Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Joe Moody; four brothers, James E. Herrin, J.C. Herrin, Homer Herrin, and Huland Herrin; four...
John Hugh "Hughie" Herrin
Jun 12, 2025
Folkston- John Hugh "Hughie" Herrin, 53 of Folkston, passed away Thursday (June 12, 2025) at his residence.
Born in Brunswick, GA., his mother was Glenda Annette Daniels Taylor.
Hughie attended the Palmetto Church of God and worked many years as a mechanic. He was a collector and loved working on radios and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his son, Johnny Herrin,...
Marcia Cheryl Lewis
Jun 12, 2025
Hortense – Marcia “Cheryl” Rooks Lewis, 60, of Hortense passed away Thursday evening (June 12, 2025) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Joseph Rooks and Martha Dailey Rooks. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Michelle Lewis; and 2 nephews, Dkota Rook and Cody Palmer.
Cheryl...
George Edward Strayer, II
Jun 12, 2025
Waynesville – George Edward Strayer, II, 62, of Waynesville passed away Thursday evening (June 12, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were George Edward Strayer and Evelyn Carr Strayer.
George worked for Brunswick Floors and loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed going fishing and old cars.
Survivors include his wife Tina Strayer...
Clayton Warren Cribbs
Jun 9, 2025
Hortense- Clayton “Warren” Cribbs, 66 of Hortense, passed away Monday (June 9, 2025) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in St. Mary’s, GA., his parents were Elmer Cribbs and Minnie Taylor Cribbs. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, George Cribbs, Michael Cribbs, and Bill Hill; and four sisters, Patricia Rooks, Gail Cribbs, Louise Hill, and Marie...
Walter Edsel McCarty
Jun 5, 2025
Walter Edsel McCarty, 73, of Townsend passed away Thursday evening, June 5, 2025 at his residence after a short illness. He was born in Waycross to the late Herman Sterling McCarty and Juanita Boatright Smith. Mr. McCarty worked for Wal-Mart for twenty years in the Douglas and Brunswick stores and was the owner and operator of E & J Lawn...
Jessica Lyn Peacock
Jun 3, 2025
Baxley- Jessica Lyn Peacock, 36 of Baxley, passed away on Tuesday (June 3, 2025).
Born in Waycross, GA., her parents are Michael Bare and the late Norma Davis.
Jessica never met a stranger, put everyone above herself, and loved her husband and family dearly. She would brighten up any room she walked into. She was a true country girl and loved crafting...
Richard Alan Broz
May 31, 2025
Nahunta- Richard Alan Broz, 87 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (May 31, 2025) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Cleveland, OH., his parents were Joseph Broz and Jessie Hollacker Broz Riboczi. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joey Broz.
Richard was a Jet Mechanic and served 22 years in the United States Navy. He was a...
Mary Ellen Broughton
May 31, 2025
Waynesville – Mary Ellen Nichols Broughton, 84, of Waynesville passed away Saturday evening (May 31, 2025) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Jesse Nichols and Lula Clark Nichols. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Thomas Broughton; a daughter, Teresa Broughton; and several siblings.
Mary was a...
James Crews
May 29, 2025
Nahunta – James Crews, 77, of Nahunta passed away Thursday (May 29, 2025) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA. his parents were Charlie Crews and Laura Willis Crews. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Crews; and also several siblings.
James was a boilermaker and a member of Nahunta Church of God....
Juanita Highsmith Chesser
May 28, 2025
Nahunta – Mrs. Juanita Highsmith Chesser, 93, of Nahunta passed away early Wednesday morning (May 28, 2025) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were Cecil Edwin Highsmith and Mary Todd Highsmith. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Samuel “Sam” Chesser; a grandson, John Samuel Chesser;...
William Tyler Griffis
May 21, 2025
Waycross – William “Tyler” Griffis, 43, of Waycross passed away Wednesday night (May 21, 2025) at Memorial Satilla Hospital.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are William Brad Griffis of Brunswick and Gloria Jean Gordon Griffis of Waycross. He is preceded in death by a nephew, Eli Mancil; and an uncle, Ronnie Gordon.
Tyler was a welder iron worker and a member...
Katie Mae Bare
May 20, 2025
Moultrie, GA – Mrs. Katie Mae Bare, 86, of Moultrie passed away Tuesday (May 20, 2025) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Sylvester, GA her parents were Morris Cleland Franklin, Sr. and Daisy Lea Scott Dixon. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Thomas Bare, Sr.; 2 daughters, Tina Smith and Vicki Carver; and a...
Tony Marvin Johns
May 19, 2025
Nahunta- Tony Marvin Johns, 66 of Nahunta, passed away Monday (May 19, 2025) at his residence following a brief illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Carlys Everett Johns and Sarah Leona Chesser Johns. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Crews Johns; and his sister, Joan Crews.
Tony was of the Christian Faith. He enjoyed fishing and...
Jerry Allen Herrin
May 19, 2025
Winokur – Jerry Allen Herrin, 77, of Winokur passed away Monday afternoon (May 19, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.
His parents were Perry Osceola Herrin and Stella Mae Pittman Cleland. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ruth Wasdin Herrin; stepdad, George Cleland; 2 brothers, Perry Lee Herrin and Stanley Allison Herrin; a brother-in-law, Danny...
Infant Parker Lee Perez
May 17, 2025
Infant Parker Lee Perez, son of Keaton Perez and Chelsea Dixon passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup.
Survivors include his parents, Keaton Perez and Chelsea Dixon of Jesup; paternal grandparents, Rev. Tommy and Melanie Gill of Hoboken, Vicki Douberly of Hortense, and Angel Perez of Green Cove Springs, FL; maternal grandparents, Tommy and Lorranie Dixon...
Monie Lou Tripp
May 14, 2025
Hickox – Mrs. Monie Lou Howard Tripp went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening (May 14, 2025).
Mrs. Monie Lou was born in Dodge County to Levi Howard and Pauline Rogers Howard Bryant and moved to Brantley County at the age of 13. Her husband, Johnnie Tripp was also from Dodge County. She is preceded in death by her...
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