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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Frankie Ruth Pennington Baker
Jul 12, 2025
Hortense – Frankie Ruth Pennington Baker, 65 of Hortense passed away Saturday (July 12, 2025) at her residence following a brief illness.
Born in Atlanta, Ga. her parents were Frank Richard Pennington and Dorothy Lerue Hook Pennington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Allen “Buster” Baker.
Frankie was a faithful member of Twin Rivers Baptist Church. She worked...
Karen Cox Hamlett
Jul 10, 2025
Hortense – Karen Cox Hamlett, 69, of Hortense passed away Thursday (July 10, 2025) at her residence.
Born in Greensboro, NC her parents were James Fletcher Cox and Betty Hughes Cox. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Fletcher Cox, III and Donald Cox.
Karen was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved going to the...
Mary Frances Davis
Jul 8, 2025
Hortense- Mary Frances Purvis Davis, 77 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday morning (July 8, 2025) at Baptist Village in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born in Douglas, GA, her parents were Thomas Monroe Purvis and Lucille Day Purvis. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Patricia Richardson, Gail Faulkner and Vikki Purvis; and a nephew, Christopher Purvis.
Mary worked many...
Mary McCarty Wasden
Jul 4, 2025
Waycross, GA- Mary Azona McCarty Wasden, 93 of Waycross, passed away Friday (July 4, 2025) at Harborview Satilla Nursing Home in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born in Coal Grove, OH, her parents were Paul V. McCarty and Edith Goings McCarty. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard McCarty, and Manuel McCarty; one sister, Thelma Herrin; and a...
Johnny Calvin Nobles, Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
MacClenny, FL – Johnny Calvin Nobles, Sr., 84, of MacClenny, FL passed away Wednesday (July 2, 2025) at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital after an extended illness.
Born in Live Oak, FL his parents were Johnny Raymond Nobles and Elsie Elizabeth Stegman Nobles. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, James Darrell Nobles, Jr.; 2 sisters, Marie Thomas and...
Donald Elwood Knox
Jul 2, 2025
Donald was born, the son of Muriel Jean Spikes and David Junior Knox, on February 17, 1952. He passed away peacefully at home, on July 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was previously married and had 3 children, Jeannie (James) Lattany, Gary Elwood Knox & Sharyn Washington. He has 8 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren.
Donald worked in St. Marys,...
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;...
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