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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

George  Franklin Lee

George Franklin Lee

Feb 22, 2023

Milledgeville – George Franklin Lee, 83, of Milledgeville passed away Wednesday morning (February 22, 2023) at Bostick Nursing Home in Milledgeville after an extended illness.

Born in Hoboken, GA his parents were Raymond Lee and Dollie Lucille Medlin Lee. He is also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Lee; a sister, Marlene Aldridge; and 2 brothers, R.T. Lee and Eldridge...

Shannon Brittaney Smith

Shannon Brittaney Smith

Feb 19, 2023

Nahunta - Shannon Brittaney Smith, 35, of Nahunta passed away Sunday evening (February 19, 2023).

Born in Orange Park, FL her parents are Lori “Renee” Jackson Mickler and the late Steven C. Smith.

Brittaney was a sweet soul with a positive personality. She always had a smile on her face and would help anyone that she could. Brittaney loved her son and...

Karen Moore Highsmith

Karen Moore Highsmith

Feb 13, 2023

Yulee, FL – Karen Moore Highsmith, 57, of Yulee, Fl. passed away Monday morning (February 13, 2023) .

Her parents were Leroy Moore and Peggy Douberly Moore . She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Moore; a sister, Leisa Douberly; 2 brothers, George Moore and Benny Moore.

Karen loved her kids and grandkids very much. That was her life....

Margaret Jeanette Manning

Margaret Jeanette Manning

Feb 12, 2023

Hortense- Margaret Davison Manning, 89 of Hortense, passed away Sunday (February 12, 2023) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA ; her parents were Joseph Joshua Davison and Ruby White Davison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Perry “J.P.” Manning; two sons, Stanley Manning and Dave Manning; three brothers, June Davison, Red...

Christopher "Big Daddy" Connie Crews

Christopher "Big Daddy" Connie Crews

Feb 10, 2023

Hoboken – Christopher Connie “Big Daddy” Crews, 60, of Hoboken passed away Friday morning (February 10, 2023) at Memorial Health Center in Savannah after a brief illness.

Born in Blackshear, GA his parents were Connie Crews and Doris Lafain Redding Crews. He is also preceded in death by his uncle, Buster Crews; and a cousin, David Crews.

Big Daddy was a general...

Christopher "Chris" Ray  Shuman

Christopher "Chris" Ray Shuman

Feb 9, 2023

Hoboken – Christopher “Chris” Ray Shuman, 52, of Hoboken passed away Thursday afternoon (February 9, 2023).

Born in Waycross, GA his parents are Elbert “Ray” Shuman and the late Janice Crews Shuman.

Chris was a boilermaker for Savannah Local #26 and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He loved saw milling and tinkering with all kinds of things.

Survivors include his wife,...

Wiley "Ned" Edmond Hendrix

Wiley "Ned" Edmond Hendrix

Feb 6, 2023

Hickox – Wiley Edmond “Ned” Hendrix, 79, of Hickox passed away Monday morning (February 6, 2022) at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born at his family homeplace in Hickox, GA to Woodrow Wilson “Cotton” Hendrix and Lizzie Mae Highsmith Hendrix. He is also preceded in death by his 2 brothers-in-law, Bill Gillis and Terry Allen; and a nephew,...

Sylvia Kelley Waters

Sylvia Kelley Waters

Feb 6, 2023

Hoboken – Sylvia Carol Kelley Waters, 78, of Hoboken passed away Monday afternoon (February 6, 2023) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA, her parents were the late S.D. Kelley and Carolyn Russell Kelley.

Sylvia, affectionately known by her grandchildren as Mimi, was a caseworker for Brantley County DFACS and Satilla Community Services. A lifetime member of Hoboken...

Robin Dannette Rolls

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...

James "Tex" Russell Widner

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...

Betty Nell Frost

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...

Hugh Paul Ruhlman, Jr.

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...

Elbert Charles Hand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...