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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Bart Jacobs
Oct 28, 2026
Hoboken-Bart Jacobs, 67, of Hoboken passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA to Tobie James Jacobs and the late Lavenia Thrift Jacobs.
Bart was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He never met any strangers and had the biggest heart. He was a hard worker, farmer, liked to...
Sherri Nicole Bare
Oct 28, 2026
Brunswick – Sherri Nicole Henderson Bare, 42, of Brunswick passed away Wednesday evening (October 28, 2026) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Kim Allen Henderson and Debbie Maxine Smith Henderson.
Sherri was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Bare of Brunswick; several grandchildren; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives...
Thomas "Tom" Henry Miller
Oct 26, 2026
White Oak- Thomas Henry Miller, 65, of White Oak, Ga passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health Systems in Brunswick after a sudden illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA to the late Sam Townsend Miller, Sr. and Mary Eva Davis Miller and lived in White Oak, GA most of his life. He was a member of Burnt Fort...
Andrew Clayton Smith
Oct 20, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep sadness, we say goodbye to our beloved son, husband, father, and brother, Andrew Clayton Smith, who was unexpectedly taken from us at just 46 years Old on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Born September 30, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been a Brantley County resident in the Atkinson Community for over 35 years.
His passing has...
James "Jimmy" Everette Griffin
Oct 18, 2026
Waycross - James “Jimmy” Everette Griffin, 78, of Waycross passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2926, at Memorial Satilla Health after a sudden illness.
Born in Hoboken, GA to the late Homer Griffin and Dorothy Vivian Wilson Griffin. He is also preceded in death by two brothers Stanley Griffin and Monroe Griffin.
Jimmy was truly one of a kind. With his quick...
Cora Bell Dowling
Oct 16, 2026
Cora Bell (Griffin) Dowling
Ms. Cora Bell Dowling, 93, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at her daughter’s residence in Hoboken, surrounded by her children.
Born August 24, 1933, in Hoboken, Georgia, to the late Moses and Linnie Strickland Griffin, she was a lifelong resident of Brantley County. She was a faithful member of Hoboken Baptist Church, where she worshiped and attended...
Iva Mildred Bell Harris
Oct 15, 2026
Nahunta – Iva Mildred Bell Harris, 94, of Nahunta passed away Thursday afternoon (October 15, 2026) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Leon Leonard Bell and Edna Griffin Bell. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ebben Harris; a brother, Mitchell Bell; and 4 sisters, Alice Hale, Vallie Haywood,...
Linda Kelly
Oct 14, 2026
Today, October 14th, 2026 Mrs. Ruthann "Linda" Kelly won her final battle here on earth and Today, we celebrate and would like to announce she has officially gone home to spend eternity with Jesus! She can begin her eternal life in Heaven while her legacy & testimonies carry on through her Friends and family.
Early in life, Mrs. Linda was forced...
Betty Bowen Bell
Oct 10, 2026
Fernandina Beach-Betty Bowen Bell, 75, of Fernandina Beach passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her residence after an extended illness.
Her parents were the late John Edward Bowen and Mary Ann French Bowen. She is also preceded in death by a brother Ed Bowen.
Betty had a passion for children’s education and retired from Tattnall County School Systems. She was...
Marsha F. Dykes
Oct 6, 2026
Marsha Singleton Dykes, 76, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday morning, October 6, 2026, at her home of residence.
Predeceased by her parents, husband John Thomas Singleton (Jack), two sisters Sharon Ferguson and Carol Ferguson Wood (Jesse), son Steven Singleton (Lee Anne), stepdaughter Angela Blevins and stepson Kelly Lee.
Survived by: Husband Carrol Wayne Dykes of Nahunta, GA, daughter Stacey Singleton Schmeig (Doug)...
Howard "Allen" Luwisch
Oct 4, 2026
Howard “Allen” Luwisch, 67 years old passed away Sunday (October 4, 2026) at his residence.
Born in Couvron, France, his parents were Henry Luwisch and Margaret Strickland Wells. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Leo & Leora Strickland.
Allen had worked previously for Lloyd & Sons as a truck driver. He loved hunting, fishing, working on cars, but...
Lee Robert "Bob" Ross
Oct 4, 2026
Waynesville – Lee Robert “Bob” Ross, 90, of Waynesville passed away Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Plainfield, NJ his parents were Don and Blanche Miller Ross.
Mr. Ross worked many years as an instructor at FLETC, owned Mary’s Antiques with his wife, and after retirement worked with Wilson Construction. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army....
Robert "Pete" Leon O'Berry
Oct 3, 2026
Folkston – Robert “Pete” Leon O’Berry, 78, of Folkston passed away Saturday morning (October 3, 2026) at his residence.
Born in Hoboken, GA his parents were Roy O’Berry and Ola Flowers O’Berry.
Pete was a logger and a member of Winokur Baptist Church. He loved his family, going to social gatherings and hunting. Pete was a very social man who enjoyed talking...
Evelyn Levene Steele
Sep 30, 2026
Nahunta – Evelyn Levene Davis Steele, 80, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday morning (September 30, 2026) at her residence.
Born in Waycross, GA her parents were Orbie Davis and Inez Corbitt Davis. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Steele; 4 brothers, Lee Davis, Billy Davis, Elton Davis and Bunk Davis; and a sister, Luvelle Mullis.
Evelyn was a...
Robert Bruce Westberry
Sep 28, 2026
Hoboken – Robert “Bruce” Westberry, 44 of Hoboken passed away Monday morning (September 28, 2026) at his residence.
Born in Blackshear, GA his parents were the late Daniel Westberry and Annette Harris Westberry. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bay and Louise Harris; his paternal grandparents, Hayden and Annie Westberry; his uncle Danny Harris and his aunt...
Chelsea Nicole Cleland
Sep 24, 2026
Nahunta – Chelsea Nicole Cleland, 37, of Nahunta passed away Thursday (September 24, 2026) at UF Health Shands in Jacksonville.
Born in Jesup, GA her parents were Terry Wannis Cleland, Sr. and Reba “Gail” Williams Cleland.
Chelsea loved spending time at the river and posting videos on Tiktoc.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Rebecca Gail Dawson of Waynesville and Reba Diane Cleland of Valdosta;...
Chelsea Nicole Cleland
Sep 24, 2026
Nahunta - Chelsea Nicole Cleland, 37, of Nahunta passed away Thursday (September 24, 2026) at UF Health Shands in Jacksonville.
A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Franklin Dempsey Griffin
Sep 23, 2026
Hortense – Franklin “Frank” Dempsey Griffin, 82, of Hortense passed away Wednesday night (September 23, 2026) at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after a brief illness.
Born in Cuthbert, GA his parents were Pleasant Dempsey “P.D.” Griffin and Nellie Woodard Griffin. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lance Griffin and 2 great grandsons, his angel babies Gary...
Christopher Allen Benjamin
Sep 15, 2026
Nahunta – Christopher Allen Benjamin, 47, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday (September 15, 2026) at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Philip Albert Benjamin and Laura Faye Brock Benjamin of Hortense. He is preceded in death by a stepson, Christopher Ira Johns; paternal grandparents, William Richard Benjamin and Evelyn Florence Scholle Benjamin;...
Anthony "Tony" Clayton "Chainsaw" Palmer
Sep 5, 2026
Nahunta – Anthony “Tony” Clayton “Chainsaw” Palmer, 72, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (September 5, 2026) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Lonnie Clayton Palmer and Reba Faye Brockington Palmer. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Tami Jean Tootle Palmer; a daughter, Melissa Jo Palmer; 2 sons, Stephen Wesley...
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