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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
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...
Wesley Felton Murray
Dec 13, 2022
Macon- Wesley Felton Murray,56, of Macon passed away peacefully Tuesday morning (December 13,2022) at his home after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he is survived by his parents Ray Virgil Murray and Judith Lee Rhodes.
He attended Brantley County High School and worked in billboard and tower construction.
Survivors include his son Joshua Stone, his sister Kathleen Gettmann, his brother-in-law Jay...
Frankie Earlene Helton Stephens
Dec 12, 2022
Waynesville – Frankie Helton Stephens, 57, of Waynesville, GA gained her wings December 12, 2022.
Frankie was born on March 6, 1965 to Donald and Rosita Helton in Rome, GA. She then went on to graduate high school at Union High School in Blairsville, GA. She spent many years of her life living in the mountains of Georgia where she touched...
Chrystal "Chris" Donald King
Nov 30, 2022
Nahunta – Mr. Chrystal “Chris” Donald King, 89, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday morning (November 30, 2022) at Harborview in Blackshear after an extended illness.
Born in Wales Township, MI his parents were Arthur James King and Ethel Lashbrook King. He is also preceded in death by an adopted daughter, Janet Sleeper; and 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Mr. Chris was a...
Brandy Michelle Geiger
Nov 26, 2022
Brunswick – Brandy Michelle Geiger, 45, of Brunswick passed away Saturday morning (November 26, 2022) at her residence.
Born in Brunswick, GA her parents are David Glenn Geiger, Sr. of Waynesville and the late Bobbie Jean Adams Thornton. She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert & Maxine Adams; and the father of her child, Edward Morgan.
Brandy worked...
Jeanette Kingery Altman
Nov 26, 2022
Waverly- Jeanette Marcel Kingery Altman, 72 of Waverly, passed away Saturday (November 26, 2022) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, following an extended illness.
Born in Ronake, VA., her parents were Abe Lewis Kingery and Louise Mae Guilliams Kingery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Eugene Altman.
Jeanette worked many years as Chief Assistant at Durango...
Joe Bill Daniels
Nov 25, 2022
Waynesville – Joe Bill Daniels, 69, of Waynesville passed away early Friday morning (November 25, 2022) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.
Born in White Oak, GA his parents were Wiley Harrison Daniels, Sr. and Ollie Beckham Daniels. He is also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Mary Daniels, Ellen Chavis, and Annie Moore; and a nephew, Thomas Strickland.
Joe...
Randy Allen Crews
Nov 23, 2022
Nahunta – Randy Allen Crews, 63, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday afternoon (November 23, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA his parents were Eugene Shelton Crews and Georgia Mae Moore Crews. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Karen Gaines Crews; son, Randy Lee Crews; and 3 brothers, Harold Fountain, Danny Fountain and...
Myra Johns Pearce
Nov 22, 2022
Folkston – Myra Janet Johns Pearce, 85, of Folkston passed away Tuesday evening (November 22, 2022) at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah after an extended illness.
Born in Folkston, GA her parents were Johnny James “J.J.” Johns and Sara Ann Crews Johns. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Nelson Pearce; 3 brothers, J.E. Johns, Arnold Johns and...
Edward "Eddie" Aaron Hunter, Sr.
Nov 17, 2022
Waynesville – Edward “Eddie” Aaron Hunter, Sr., 77, of Waynesville passed away Thursday morning (November 17, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Folkston, GA his parents were Ernest Alfonso Hunter and Daisy Elizabeth Gibson Hunter. He is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Beth Roberson and Alicia Moore.
Eddie was a truck driver for many years and...
Thomas "Barney" Harris, Jr.
Nov 16, 2022
Hoboken – Thomas “Barney” Harris, Jr., 51, of Hoboken passed away early Wednesday morning (November 16, 2022) at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital in Orange Park, FL after a brief illness.
Born in Waycross, GA his parents are Thomas Barney Harris, Sr. and Sandra Lee Griffin Harris of Hoboken. He is preceded in death by a brother, Travis Harris; his paternal...
Lynn "Michelle" Quinnelly
Nov 15, 2022
Nahunta – Lynn “Michelle” Steedley Quinnelly, 47, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday (November 15, 2022).
Born in Jesup, GA her parents are Amber Sloan Young of Callahan, FL and the late Jimmy Steedley. She is also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Seward & Dorothy Mae Steedley; and her maternal grandparents, Raliegh & Juanita Sloan.
Survivors include her mother, Amber Sloan...
Randy Ray Nabb
Nov 10, 2022
Hortense – Randy Ray Nabb, 48, of Hortense passed away Thursday morning (November 10, 2022) at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA his parents are Bobby Ray Nabb of Waycross and the late Kathleen Roberson Nabb. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Emory & Corine Roberson; his paternal grandparents,...
Betty Lou Crews Davis
Nov 8, 2022
Hortense – Betty Lou Crews Davis, 89, of Hortense passed away Tuesday morning (November 8, 2022) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Irvin Crews and Lila Walker Crews. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Davis; a son, Steve Dykes; 2 stepdaughters, Brenda Holcombe and Vickie Hendricks; a grandson, Seth...
Steven "Skeeter" Wayne Mercer
Nov 7, 2022
Steven Wayne “Skeeter” Mercer, born on February 12, 1954, passed away on November 7, 2022, at Satilla Hospice House, at the age of 68.
Steven worked at Atlantic Dry Dock in Jacksonville, FL. He also transported and set up mobile homes in Alma, GA.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading his bible, and working on his truck.
Steven was preceded...
Susan "Josephine" Gibson
Nov 4, 2022
Hortense – Susan “Josephine” Moore Gibson, 95, of Hortense passed away Friday morning (November 4, 2022) at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Baldwin, GA her parents were Andy Moore and Susie Martin Moore. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Robert Gibson; a daughter, Patsy Hyers; a son, Ricky Gibson; a son-in-law, Edward Hyers;...
Andrew Niece, Jr.
Oct 23, 2022
Nahunta- Andrew Niece, Jr., 65 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (October 23, 2022) at his residence.
Born in Louisville, KY., his parents were Andrew Niece, Sr. and Alice Marie Dotson Niece. He was also preceded in death by two granddaughters, Ally Marie Waters and Briana Nicole Rooks; and two sisters, Beulah Mae Niece and Nannie Michelle Gibson Niece.
Andrew served in the...
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