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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
James "Tex" Russell Widner
Feb 4, 2023
James R. Widner, 87 of Hortense Georgia passed away on February 4, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Chesapeake Virginia after an extended illness.
James was born in Omaha, Arkansas to the late Troy Widner and Wilma Wise (née Wilma Moulder). He was also preceded in death by two siblings, Leroy Widner and Peggy Allen.
He spent most of his youth in...
Robin Dannette Rolls
Feb 4, 2023
Nahunta – Robin Dannette Flanders Rolls, 57, of Nahunta passed away Saturday (February 4, 2023) at her residence.
Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Walter Devoy Flanders and Elizabeth Geraldine Shaw Flanders.
Robin loved her pets, playing video games on her phone and spending time with her family.
Survivors include 2 sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy Rolls, Jr. and Roy Rolls (Jessica) both...
Hugh Paul Ruhlman, Jr.
Jan 28, 2023
St. Augustine, FL.- Hugh Paul Ruhlman, Jr., 73 of St. Augustine, FL., passed away suddenly Saturday (January 28, 2023).
Born in Mahoning, Pennsylvania, his parents were the late Hugh Paul Ruhlman, Sr. and Marion Core Ruhlman. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Ruhlman.
Hugh graduated from Miami Dade College with an Associates Degree. He worked many years before...
Betty Nell Frost
Jan 28, 2023
Waynesville – Betty Nell Hill Frost, 87, of Waynesville passed away Saturday afternoon (January 28, 2023) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Betty Nell Hill, business woman, seamstress, artisan, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,was born in Royston, Georgia, August 27, 1935. She is the fourth daughter and seventh child of twelve children born to Anderson Nathaniel...
Elbert Charles Hand
Jan 19, 2023
Nahunta – Elbert Charles Hand, 60, of Nahunta passed away early Thursday morning (January 19, 2023) at Memorial Satilla Health after a brief illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were Vernon Eugene Hand, Sr. and Edris Mae McCalligan Hand.
Elbert was a landscaper and loved landscaping. He loved his children and grandchildren, fishing and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan.
Survivors include...
Melva Jean Wilson Mauney
Jan 12, 2023
Brunswick – Melva Jean Wilson Mauney, 73, of Brunswick passed away Thursday (January 12, 2023) at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA, her parents were George Benjamin Wilson and Lougene Justice Wilson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Clay Mauney; and 2 sons, Chuck Edward Mauney and Olin Terry Mauney.
Melva was a...
Winston Darrell Drury
Jan 11, 2023
Hortense – Winston Darrell Drury, 84, of Hortense passed away Wednesday evening (January 11, 2023) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.
Born in Hortense, GA his parents were Lona Drury and Daisy Lanier Drury. He is also preceded in death by 2 daughters, Eva Marie Drury and Edna Christine Drury Shepard; 3 brothers, Dwight Drury, Mack Drury and Ellis...
Gary David Crews
Jan 8, 2023
Nahunta – Gary David Crews, 74, of Nahunta passed away Sunday (January 8, 2023) at Memorial Satilla Heath in Waycross, GA.
Born in Hickox, GA. his parents were Plen Crews and Irene Hickox Crews. He Was also preceded in death by a son, Franklin Crews; a brother, Kermit Crews; a sister, Barbara Kelly; 2 brothers-in-law, Arnold Kelly and Bobby Warren.
Gary worked...
Debra Sutton Stewart
Jan 8, 2023
Waynesville- Debra Sutton Stewart, 72 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday (January 8, 2023) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness.
Born in Barberton, OH., her parents were Robert Sutton and Marceline Sutton. She was also preceded in death by two children, Robert Joseph Stewart and Connie Lynn Heath; and two brothers Todd Sutton and Gary Sutton.
Debra worked...
Elizabeth Price Daniels
Jan 2, 2023
Waverly – Elizabeth Anne Price Daniels, 69, of Waverly passed away Monday morning (January 2, 2023) at her daughter’s residence in Waverly following an extended illness.
Her parents were the late Ricie Price and Doris McClure Price; she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Perry Daniels; 2 grandchildren, Scotty and Jamie and several siblings.
Elizabeth was of the Christian...
Charles Frazier O'Quinn
Jan 2, 2023
Charles F. O’Quinn, 76 of Riverside passed away Monday January 2, 2023 at home after an extended illness.
Born in Charlton County, Georgia, his parents were J.D. and Lucille Crews O’Quinn.
Former Mayor of Winokur and better than the average man, Charles was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Herrin O’Quinn; daughter, Karen O’Quinn of Helena, MT., Brenda (Bobby)...
Lorenzia Franklin Pitts, Sr.
Jan 1, 2023
Lorenzia Franklin Pitts, Sr., 89 of Trudie, passed away Sunday (January 1, 2023) at Jesup Health and Rehab following an extended illness.
Born in Laurens County, GA., his parents were I.J. Columbus Pitts and Cynthia Nellie Colson Pitts. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sally Simpson Pitts; a daughter, Sandra Pitts; and several brothers and sisters.
Lorenzia was a...
Letha Johns Tucker
Dec 28, 2022
Nahunta - Letha Tucker went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
Born in Hickox, GA, April 10, 1927, she was the Seventh and only surviving child of Wiley Elbert and Arizona Batten Johns. Schooled in the Brantley County School System, Letha went on to study at Georgia Southern Teacher College during WWII, and before getting her...
Mary Rozier Millis
Dec 28, 2022
Reddick, FL – Mary Corrine Rozier Millis, 92, of Reddick, FL passed away Wednesday morning (December 28, 2022) at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL after an extended illness.
Born in Pontiac, MI her parents were Benjamin Franklin Rozier and Lili Conwelll Harold. She is also preceded in death by an infant son, Van Russell Millis; 2 sisters, Peggy Jo Chancey and...
Ronald Lane Jacobs
Dec 23, 2022
Ronald Lane Jacobs, 69 of Arcadia, FL., passed away Friday (December 23, 2022) at Tidewell Hospice House in Arcadia, FL. following an extended illness.
Born in Hortense, GA., his parents were Charon Southwell Jacobs and Gladys Lane Jacobs. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Scott Jacobs; and a sister, Marilyn Spicer.
Ronald graduated from Camden County High School...
Georgia Lee Edgy
Dec 23, 2022
Waynesville – Georgia Lee Fiddler Edgy, 69, of Waynesville passed away Friday morning (December 23, 2022) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Oakland, CA, her parents were George Marion Fiddler and Hazel Faye Phips Fiddler.
Georgia was a homemaker and a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Brunswick. She was also a seamstress and a missions director at...
Russell Alan Thrift
Dec 19, 2022
Russell Alan Thrift, 56 of Nahunta, passed away Monday (December 19, 2022) in Waycross.
Born in Waycross, GA., his parents were Russell Thomas Thrift and Shirley Ann Allen Thrift. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Donna Lynn Thrift.
Alan was a boilermaker and loved fishing, Georgia Bulldogs and Nascar.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Mallory Aaron (Michael), of Tom...
Bobby Wayne Cox
Dec 17, 2022
Waycross – Bobby Wayne Cox, 72 of Waycross passed away Saturday (December 17, 2022) at Baptist Village in Waycross, GA. after an extended illness.
Born In Hoboken, GA his parents were Rufus Cox and Missouri Fannie Gunter Cox. He was also preceded in death by a son, Tracy Wayne Cox; a daughter, Amy Karlene Kirkland; a brother, Dickie Daniel; maternal grandparents,...
Dr. Ernest Aldovino Ordonez
Dec 16, 2022
Jacksonville, FL – Dr. Ernest Aldovino Ordonez, 83, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Friday afternoon (December 16, 2022) at the Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in San Pascual, Philippines his parents were Alfredo Ordonez and Delores Aldovino Ordonez. He is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Dr. Ordonez practiced medicine in Jacksonville, FL since 1975...
Wanda Lee Hummel
Dec 14, 2022
Hortense – Our dear mother, Wanda Lee Hummel, of Hortense born November 19, 1960, sadly passed away on December 14, 2022, at the age of 62.
Born in TN her parents are Doris Ann Hilliard of Brunswick and the late Bobby Joe Hilliard. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Scott Hummel; and 1 sister; and 3 brothers.
Wanda...
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