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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Dru Dixon Smith

Dru Dixon Smith

Jun 8, 2022

Nahunta – Dru Dixon Smith, 49, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday (June 8, 2022). Born in Waycross, GA. his parents were the late Claude Smith and Ione Ham Smith of Nahunta. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ronnie Baxley. Dru was a Firefighter and rescue for Camden Co. fire department. He loved golfing and farming and spending...

Terry Jayne Kelly

Terry Jayne Kelly

May 29, 2022

Hortense – Terry Jayne Walker Kelly, 74, of Hortense passed away Sunday (May 29, 2022) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, Ga. her parents were Royal Lee Walker and Rebecca Merrow Walker. Terry worked at the U.S. Post Office as a postal carrier. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Paul Ernest Kelly; 1 son, Chris...

Charles Michael Keene

Charles Michael Keene

May 29, 2022

Waynesville- Charles Michael “Mike” Keene, 75, of Waynesville passed away Sunday night (May 29, 2022) at Hospice of Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA., following an extended illness. Born in Waynesville, GA. his parents were Harold Dean Keene and Dorothy Louise Daniels Keene. He is also preceded in death by his grandson, Elijah James Holder; and a brother, Richard Galin Keene....

Rev. Jimmy Ray   Mathis, Sr.

Rev. Jimmy Ray Mathis, Sr.

May 27, 2022

Nahunta- Rev. Jimmy Ray Mathis, SR., 73, of Nahunta passed away Friday evening (May 27,2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Tampa, FL. His parents were Raleigh and Hattie Mae Green Mathis. He is also preceded by 5 sisters and 1 brother. Jimmy was the Founder and Pastor at The Potters Field Church of Nahunta. He loved...

James Alfred Herrin, Jr.

James Alfred Herrin, Jr.

May 24, 2022

Hortense – James “Jimmy” Alfred Herrin, Jr., 87, of Hortense passed away early Tuesday morning (May 24, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Patterson, GA his parents were James Alfred Herrin, Sr. and Karen Kathryn Arnett Herrin. He is also preceded in death by his stepmother, Bertie Lee Roberson Herrin; his brother, Thomas “Tommy” Herrin; and...

Mary Williamson

Mary Williamson

May 22, 2022

Hoboken- Mary Lorraine Raulerson Williamson, 70 of Hoboken, passed away Sunday (May 22, 2022) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Perry Joe Raulerson and Melrose Black Raulerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Henry Williamson; a brother, Perry Raulerson; and three sisters, Betty Jean Raulerson, Barbara Jean...

Jerry Van Herrin

Jerry Van Herrin

May 18, 2022

Jerry was born in Raybon, Georgia on August 31, 1942 to the late Cecil Van Buren Herrin and Vera Louvade Robinson Herrin. His paternal grandparents were William Henry and Mamie Elizabeth (Highsmith) Herrin and his maternal grandparents were Francis Donald (Frank) and Nora Belle (Lewis) Robinson. He was a graduate of Nahunta High School Class of 1960 and graduated from...

Joyce Clark Meadows

Joyce Clark Meadows

May 13, 2022

Joyce Clark Meadows, 87 of Brunswick, passed away Friday (May 13, 2022) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA., her parents were Harris Hardy Clark and Amanda Coe Clark. She was also preceded in death by several siblings. Joyce worked many years in Sales for Sherwin Williams and attended Fellowship Methodist Church...

Virginia  Maxine Hartman

Virginia Maxine Hartman

May 11, 2022

Hoboken – Virginia Maxine Baker Hartman, 88, of Hoboken passed away Wednesday afternoon (May 11, 2022) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness. Born in Americus, GA her parents were James Dugan Baker and Maxie Lula Burnett Baker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn H. Hartman, Jr. Virginia was a cake decorator for Piggly Wiggly and...

Nathan Everett Johns

Nathan Everett Johns

May 7, 2022

Heaven’s gates opened on Saturday, May 7, 2022, and God welcomed our beloved Nathan into his Kingdom. Nathan had many struggles during his life, but was a loving, caring, compassionate, gentle soul with a heart as big as his smile. Nathan always had a helping hand to lend not only to family and friends but to anyone in need. Nathan...

Bentley Gene Gibson

Bentley Gene Gibson

May 6, 2022

Waynesville – Bentley Gene Gibson, 12, of Waynesville passed away Friday evening (May 6, 2022) from injuries sustained after an ATV accident. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Jamey Lynne Henderson and Kelly Gibson. Bentley was a 6th grade student at Atkinson Elementary School, who loved his mother, sister and brother and was loved by all who knew him....

Ramona Crews Willis

Ramona Crews Willis

May 3, 2022

Ramona Crews Willis - July 27, 1930 - May 3, 2022 Ramona or Monie, as she was known to those nearest and dearest to her, was born in Hoboken, Georgia to the late J. Walter and Verona Howard Crews. She is survived by her husband of 22 years Paul Willis. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her...

Lillie "Lucy" Mae Cathcart

Lillie "Lucy" Mae Cathcart

May 3, 2022

Waynesville – Lillie "Lucy" Mae Clay Cathcart, 67, of Waynesville passed Tuesday afternoon (May 3, 2022) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Leonidas Brevard Clay and Lillie M. Joyner Clay. She is also preceded in death by her son, William “Bubba” Bradham, Jr.; 2 brothers, Ervin Clay and John Clay; and 2...

Timothy August Williams,Sr.

Timothy August Williams,Sr.

Apr 30, 2022

Waverly- Timothy August Williams, Sr., 59 of Waverly, passed away Saturday (April 30, 2022) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Oneonta, NY., his parents were Harley Williams and Elizabeth Harvey Williams. Timothy worked many years as an Auto Mechanic at Ricky’s Automotive in Jacksonville. He loved working on cars and spending time with his family. Survivors include...

Jesse Robert Richmond

Jesse Robert Richmond

Apr 30, 2022

Heaven gained another Angel Saturday (April 30, 2022) when Jesse Robert Richmond departed this earth to be with our Lord and Savior. Jesse was a bright shinning star that touched each person’s life that knew him, even those that didn’t because Jesse never met a stranger. Jesse’s contagious smile and laughter along with his compassionate caring heart will forever be...

Gregory Hall Tharpe, Sr.

Gregory Hall Tharpe, Sr.

Apr 28, 2022

Waynesville-Mr. Gregory Hall Tharpe, Sr., 62, of Waynesville passed away Thursday morning (Apr. 28,2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Arlington, Virginia his parents were Harry Randolph Tharpe and Gladys May Lamp Tharpe. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Ellen Tharpe; two grandchildren, Kalvin Harrison Tharpe and Maggie Grace Tharpe; and a sister, Randa...

Elnita Bennett Davison

Elnita Bennett Davison

Apr 23, 2022

Hortense – Elnita Bennett Davison, 75, of Hortense passed away early Saturday morning (April 23, 2022) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Pearson, GA, her parents were Grady Bennett and Ruby Arnold Lampkin. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Leggett; and a brother, Hershel Bennett. Elnita was the secretary for Davison’s Farms Inc....

Arthur Newman Lassiter

Arthur Newman Lassiter

Apr 23, 2022

Waynesville- Arthur Newman Lassiter, also known as “Tushay” or “Arti” passed away Saturday (April 23, 2022) at his loving home with his family by his side. Born in Rockingham, NC., his parents were the late John Henry Lassiter and Berline Burr Lassiter. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Berlin Lassiter; and two sisters, Elizabeth Duncan and Heddie...

Richard "Ricky" James Boatwright, Jr.

Richard "Ricky" James Boatwright, Jr.

Apr 20, 2022

Claxton – Mr. Richard “Ricky” James Boatwright, Jr., 64, of Claxton passed away Wednesday night (April 20, 2022) at East Ga. Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. following a brief illness. His parents were Richard James Boatwright and Verlie Mavis Allen Boatwright. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Deloris Boatwright. Ricky retired from the state as a...

Jasper Robert Crawford

Jasper Robert Crawford

Apr 18, 2022

Callahan – Jasper Robert “Bob” Crawford, 80, of Callahan, FL passed away early Monday morning (April 18, 2022) at the Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, FL after an extended illness. His parents were James Beal Crawford and Lola Grace Johnson Crawford. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn Michelle Crawford Rhoden; and a brother, James Crawford. Bob...