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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Eula Jean Higginbotham
Aug 19, 2025
Waycross – Eula Jean Higginbotham, 93, of Waycross passed away Tuesday (August 19, 2025) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, her parents were Perlee Chester Falls and Willie Pearl Jones Falls. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Wendall Higginbotham; her daughter, Suzanne Higginbotham; and her son, Mark Higginbotham.
Eula earned her RN degree in New...
Nephi Alexander Clark
Aug 19, 2025
Waynesville – Nephi Alexander Clark, 40, of Waynesville passed away early Tuesday morning (August 19, 2025).
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Rex Clark of White Oak and the late Brenda Johnson Clark.
Nephi worked in construction and loved his mama, spending time with his family and friends and anyone who knew him loved him and always had great things to...
James Ralph Wogomon
Aug 18, 2025
Waynesville- James Ralph Wogomon, 67 of Waynesville, passed away Monday (August 18, 2025) at UF Health North in Jacksonville, FL.
Born in Merced, CA., his parents were Theodore Leroy Wogomon and Berna Jean Lishman. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Wogomon.
James served in the United States Navy and retired as Chief after 24 years of service. He...
Kenya Brege Sandy
Aug 16, 2025
Waycross- Kenya Brege Sandy, 34 of Waycross, passed away Saturday (August 16, 2025) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Pahokee, Fl. her parents were Kenneth Brege and Cynthia Dunn Young. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Lavon Dickey; and her aunt Charmaine.
Kenya worked many years as a CNA and loved playing Pokémon Go, watching movies,...
Paul Fredrich Heise
Aug 16, 2025
Paul Fredrich Heise, 82, of Hoboken passed away Saturday morning, August 16, 2025, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a brief illness. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Heise came to the Hoboken area in 1968 and worked with various families including Ronnie Griffin and the Jimmy Lee family since 1996. He was always hardworking, sober, honest, intelligent,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Miller
Aug 15, 2025
Ronald “ Ronnie” Miller, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2025.
Ronnie worked at Gulfstream Aerospace as a machinist for many years. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed saltwater fishing and hunting.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester Morris Miller and Jean Miller; as well as his sister, Elizabeth “Beth” Darieng.
Surviving is his...
Charlotte Riggins Moody
Aug 11, 2025
Charlotte Riggins “Sister” Moody, 80, of Hickox passed away Monday afternoon, August 11, 2025, at Bayview Nursing Home after a short illness.
Born on January 15, 1945, in Hickox to the late Willie Major and Lula Crews Riggins and lived all of her life here. She was a member of Hickox Baptist Church and always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Along...
David John Harrell
Aug 6, 2025
David John Harrell, age 71, of Nahunta, GA, passed away on Wednesday August 6th, 2025.
He was born on September 20, 1953 in Sumpter, SC to Benjamin Fredrick Harrell and Marjorie Louise Harrell. David was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished brother. David Harrell is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen Harrell, his daughter Georjanna Harrell (Mike Klodnicki),...
Michael Ray Price
Aug 5, 2025
Hoboken – Michael Ray “Pappy” Price, 75 of Hoboken passed away Tuesday (August 5, 2025).
Born in Statesboro, GA his parents were Troy Price and Iris Price. He is also preceded in death by a stepson, Michael Ray; and a brother, Robert Price.
Pappy was a carpenter and served in the United States Air Force National Guard during the Vietnam War. He...
Reba Gail Cleland
Aug 5, 2025
Nahunta – Reba “Gail” Williams Cleland, 72, of Nahunta passed away early Tuesday (August 5, 2025) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Folkston, GA her parents were Burney Willard Williams and Ruby Idell Knox Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband, who she loved dearly, Terry Wannis Cleland, Sr.; a granddaughter, Destiny Nicole Stewart; 2...
Conrad Allen Sweat
Aug 4, 2025
Hortense- Conrad Allen “Sonny” Sweat, 87 of Hortense, GA, passed peacefully on August 4, 2025.
Born on December 16, 1937, in Jacksonville, Florida, Sonny was the second oldest of nine children born to Leon and Merle Howe Sweat. From a young age, he demonstrated a deep sense of responsibility and determination. He left school in the 8th grade to help support...
Emersyn Maize Williams
Aug 2, 2025
Brunswick – Emersyn Maize Williams, 16 months old passed away Saturday (August 2, 2025) at Southeast Georgia Health System.
Born in Brunswick, GA her parents are Christopher Bryson Williams and Katlyn Hannah Drury. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Christopher Williams and great grandmother, Kelly Sadler.
Emersyn attended King Memorial Baptist Church and was the boss of everyone. She loved...
Eva R. Osborne
Aug 1, 2025
Eva R. Osborne (Nana), 85, of Brantley County, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Southeast Georgia Health in Brunswick following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Lawson and Gladys Bennett. Mrs. Osborne spent many years living in Douglas, GA, where she worked in banking and eventually retired from Atlantic Coast Federal Credit Union in...
Kevin Lonell Thrift
Jul 29, 2025
Nahunta- Kevin Lonell Thrift, 56, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday (July 29, 2025) at his residence.
Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Lonell Thrift and Rachel Virginia “Dinky” Crews Byrd. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Tina Johnson; a brother, Steven Thrift; maternal grandparents, Owen & Rachel Albritton; paternal grandparents, Isaac & Ethel Thrift.
Kevin was a member...
Roger Howard Raber
Jul 27, 2025
Patterson – Roger Howard Raber, 69, of Patterson passed away Sunday (July 27, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Millersburg, Ohio his parents were Roy A. Raber and Betty Virginia Moore Raber. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Raber.
Roger was a member of Twin Rivers Missionary Baptist Church and worked for H &...
Charles William Troup
Jul 25, 2025
Charles William Troup, 76 of Hortense, passed away Friday (July 25, 2025) at his residence following a brief illness.
Born in Greenville, IL., his parents were Robert H. Troup and Jennie Knapp Troup. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Troup.
Charles served in the United States Air Force and worked many years as a truck driver. He always...
Dalton Ivan Kilgore
Jul 23, 2025
Nahunta- Dalton Ivan Kilgore, 17 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday morning (July 23, 2025) at Memorial Health in Savannah, following an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA., he was preceded in death by his grandma, Rachel Rugulo.
Dalton enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, and watching T.V., he also loved spending time with his family and playing with his dog, Ace.
Survivors...
Ounice Martin Copeland, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Waycross – Ounice “Martin” Copeland, Jr., 81, of Waycross passed away Wednesday morning (July 23, 2025) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Ashburn, GA his parents were Ounice Martin Copeland, Sr. and Thelma Harden Copeland. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Shelba “JoAnn” Lynes Copeland; 2 brothers, Ronald Copeland and Billy Copeland; and 4 sister,...
Rev. Dennis M. "Butch" Hickox
Jul 16, 2025
Hoboken - Rev. Dennis M. “Butch” Hickox, 73, of Hoboken passed away early Wednesday morning (July 16, 2025) at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Waycross, GA his parents are Timothy Beal Hickox, Sr. of Hoboken and the late Myrtle Keen Hickox.
Rev. Butch was retired from CSX railroad and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War....
Steve "Timer" Foster Causey
Jul 14, 2025
Nahunta – Steve Foster “Timer” Causey, 76, of Nahunta passed away Monday morning (July 14, 2025) at River Brook Nursing Home in Homerville after an extended illness.
Born in Hortense, GA his parents were Joshua Burnice Causey and Pansy Holman Causey. He is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James C. “Jim” and Lillie Anderson Causey; his maternal grandparents,...
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