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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas

Wynona Thomason Kidder

Wynona Thomason Kidder

Nov 11, 2024

Nahunta- Wynona Francine Thomason Kidder, 38 of Nahunta, passed away early Monday morning at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Orlando, Fl. her parents were William Franklin Thomason, III and Channon Lee Hebrock Thomason. She was also preceded in death by her husband Melvin Ray Kidder, Jr. 

Wynona worked as a substitute teacher and was a Unit Leader for Cub...

Caled Elias Kea

Caled Elias Kea

Nov 10, 2024

Waynesville – Caled Elias Kea, 24, of Waynesville passed away Sunday (November 10, 2024) at his residence.

Born in Dublin, GA his parents are Stephanie Mumford and Deric Kea.

Caled was a firefighter for Waynesville Fire Department. He loved being a firefighter, playing video games and loved his dogs.

Survivors include his mother, Stephanie Mumford of St. Simons; her father, Deric Kea; his...

Samuel James Rawlins, Jr.

Samuel James Rawlins, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Middleburg, FL- Samuel James “Jamie” Rawlins, Jr., 50, of Middleburg, FL passed away Thursday (November 7, 2024).

Born in Helena, GA his parents are Samuel James Rawlins, Sr. of McRae and Ollie Dupree Harkleroad. He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Zenious “Beno” Harkleroad; and his mother-in-law, Ruth Reddish.

Jamie was a network engineer who loved his family and friends dearly....

Kathryn Carol James

Kathryn Carol James

Nov 7, 2024

Kathryn Carol James, 71, of Jesup passed away Thursday morning (November 7, 2024) at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup after an extended illness.

Born in Hillsboro, OR her parents were Ralph Crowe and Genevie Stephens Danzer. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond James.

Kathryn was a homemaker who loved doing genealogy and collecting coins.

Survivors include 2 sons and...

Jeffrey Glen Barber

Jeffrey Glen Barber

Nov 6, 2024

Waynesville – Jeffrey Glen Barber, 55, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday morning (November 6, 2024) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.

Born in Waycross, GA his parents were James Byron “Sonny” Barber and Virginia Mae Hooper Barber. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, James W. Crews and Byron Kroscavage; and his biological father,...

Heidi Lynn Blount Wells

Heidi Lynn Blount Wells

Oct 28, 2024

Heidi Lynn Blount Wells beloved wife, daughter, sister and aunt of Nahunta passed away Monday afternoon (October 28, 2024) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL after a brief illness. 

Born in Daytona Beach, FL her parents are Jack Carnell Blount of Nahunta and the late Judith “Judy” Ann Widener Blount. She is also preceded in death by an infant child; her...

Aline Grimsley Highsmith

Aline Grimsley Highsmith

Oct 27, 2024

Nahunta- Aline Grimsley Highsmith, 90 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (October 27, 2024) at Hospice Satilla in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born in Wilmington, NC., her parents were John C. Wilkerson and Jane Della Turner Wilkerson. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Robert Lee and Garland “Junior” Parker; three brothers, Luther Linwood Grimsley, Hubert Grimsley and David...

Gail Strickland Tumlin

Gail Strickland Tumlin

Oct 25, 2024

Gail Strickland Tumlin, 79, of Nahunta passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Jesup, GA , her parents were Avery and Lena Jacobs Strickland. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Myra Raulerson and Jane Strickland.

Mrs. Tumlin worked at Brantley Telephone Company many years, Brantley County Sheriff’s Office, and Brantley County Registrar Office. She was...

James Allen Lowder, Sr.

James Allen Lowder, Sr.

Oct 22, 2024

James Lowder Sr / Obituary

06/28/1949 – 10/22/2024

 

Jim Lowder, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, finally succumbed from complications of pulmonary fibrosis on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024. He bore the tribulations of his long illness with grace, strength, and often with humor.

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ana Maria, his son James Jr, his daughter-in-law...

Mark Benjamin Cook

Mark Benjamin Cook

Oct 19, 2024

Hortense- Mark Benjamin Cook, 52 of Hortense, passed away Saturday (October 19, 2024) at his residence.

Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were William Conn Cook and Lettie Ann Ellis Cook. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother, Michael Cook.

Mark worked in Auto Parts Sales and enjoyed swimming in the pond, fishing, shooting his gun, welding,...

Victoria Diane Stephens

Victoria Diane Stephens

Oct 17, 2024

Hortense- Victoria Diane Stephens, 33 of Hortense, passed away Thursday (October 17, 2024).

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents are Richard "Brian" Bullard and Michelle Stephens. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ernest Stephens, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Vickie Diane Stephens; and an uncle, Jason Croft.

Victoria loved going to the river, tanning, fishing and spending time with her children.

Survivors...

Ada Virginia Taylor

Ada Virginia Taylor

Oct 17, 2024

Hortense – Ada Viginia “Ginny” Maloy Taylor, 88, of Hortense passed away Thursday morning (October 17, 2024) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in FL her parents were Clarence Maloy and Eva Glisson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Morris Taylor; 3 brothers, William Maloy, Hubert Maloy and Robert Maloy; and a sister, Ernestine...

Ronnie Leonard Poole

Ronnie Leonard Poole

Oct 15, 2024

Hortense – Ronnie Leonard Poole, 70, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday evening (October 15, 2024) at his residence under the care of Heartland Hospice surrounded by his family.

Born in Ludowici, Ga., his parents were Leo Carlton Poole, Jr. and Mondarea Barrow Poole. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashlyn Poole; mother-in-law, Geraldine Gest.

Ronnie is a U.S. Army...

Jeffery Glen Morgan

Jeffery Glen Morgan

Oct 12, 2024

Nahunta – Jeffery “Jeff” Glen Morgan, 56, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (October 12, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Warner Robins, GA his parents were Lannis Glenden Morgan and Mary Joan White Morgan.

Jeff was a welder who enjoyed welding, making things and building hot rods. He loved his family and especially his grandkids, making jokes,...

Mattie Brauda Sackman

Mattie Brauda Sackman

Oct 8, 2024

Hortense – Mattie Brauda Sackman, 91, of Hortense passed away Tuesday evening (October 8, 2024) at Satilla Bluffs Senior Care in Blackshear after an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA her parents were Henry Wallace Brauda and Alma Sloan Brauda. She is also preceded in death by a niece, Bonnie Herrin.

Mattie served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...

Tony Ham

Tony Ham

Oct 7, 2024

M. Anthony (“Tony”) Ham peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home on 10/7/24 at the age of 72 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Cynthia (“Cindy”) R. Ham. Lovingly remembered by his sons Victor (Ashlee) Ham and Nicholas (Deana) Ham, his grandchildren Merrick, Julia, Duncan, and Bennett, his sister Annette Willis, nieces...

Rev. Thomas C. Lanier

Rev. Thomas C. Lanier

Oct 7, 2024

Hoboken – Rev. Thomas C. Lanier, 73, of Hoboken passed away Monday morning (October 7, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Larty H. Lanier and Irene Parker Lanier. He is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Barabara Willis and Ellen Kersey; and a brother, Arnold Lanier.

Rev. Thomas was retired from R.E.A...

Wanda Jean O'Quinn

Wanda Jean O'Quinn

Oct 4, 2024

Wanda Jean Herrin O'Quinn, 77 of Riverside, passed away Friday (October 4, 2024) in Helena, MT. following an extended illness. 

Born in Brantley County, GA; her parents were Kay Herrin and Bessie Sapp Herrin. She is also preceded in death by her husband Charles O’Quinn, and brother’s Harry Herrin, David Herrin, and Larry Herrin.

Wanda was a retired nurse and she never...

James William Wood

James William Wood

Oct 3, 2024

Nahunta – James “Jimmy” William Wood, 60, of Nahunta passed away Thursday evening (October 3, 2024) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Toms River, NJ his parents were James Hope Wood and Loretta Ann Burg Johnson. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Florie McCullough; an uncle, Ed West; and cousins, Liz Steffy and Eddie West.

Jimmy...

William Sherrod Farrill

William Sherrod Farrill

Oct 2, 2024

Nahunta – William Sherrod Farrill, 53, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday (October 2, 2024) at Dodge County Hospital in Eastman after a brief illness.

Born in Homerville, GA his parents were James William Farrill, Jr. and Hazel Chesser Farrill. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy “Little” Farrill; Maternal grandparents, John & Lillie Mae Chesser; and his paternal...