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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Polly Ann Wainright
Jan 29, 2022
Nahunta – Mrs. Polly Ann Rushton Wainright, 61, of Nahunta passed away early Saturday morning (January 29, 2022) at her residence after an extended illness. Polly Ann Wainright was born August 26, 1960 to the late Donnie & Carolyn Taylor Rushton and was raised by her grandparents the late Alton & Laura Jane Taylor of Vidalia, GA. Mrs. Wainright made...
Aaron Lamar White
Jan 29, 2022
Waycross – Aaron Lamar White, 85, of Waycross passed away Saturday morning (January 29, 2022) at Baptist Village in Waycross, GA. following an extended illness. Born in Hickox, GA his parents were Herbert Hope White and Erma Ruth White. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Lusby White; a son, Robert Keith White; 3 sisters, Chonnies Loleta...
Ashley Rena Walsh
Jan 28, 2022
Hoboken – Ashley Rena Cothren Walsh, 39, of Hoboken passed away Friday afternoon (January 28, 2022) at her residence after a brief illness. Born in Blackshear, GA her parents are Johnny Terrell Cothren of Baxley and Wanda Patricia Johns Torres of Hoboken. She is preceded in death by a son, Javier Armondo Torres. Ashley was a secretary for Hoboken Building...
Kurt Joseph Spenard, Sr.
Jan 28, 2022
Glennville – Kurt Joseph Spenard, Sr., 67, of Glennville passed away Friday (January 28, 2022) at Memorial Health Center in Savannah after an extended illness. Born in Bradenton, FL his parents were Albert Spenard and Terry Courtemanche Spenard. Kurt was a painter and attended Our Lady Queen of Martrys Church in Sarasota,FL. He enjoyed watching western movies and wrestling and...
Margaret Annie Foerman Dixon
Jan 26, 2022
Nahunta – Margaret Annie Foerman Dixon, 83, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday (January 26, 2022) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. Born in Homerville, GA her parents were Frank Charlie Foerman and Elma O’Neal Foerman. She is also preceded in death by her husband, George “Walter” Dixon; and 3 siblings, LaFaine Waters, Katherine Mancil and Buddy Foerman. Margaret was...
Fran Strickland
Jan 25, 2022
Jesup- Fran Logue Strickland, 78 of Jesup, passed away Tuesday (January 25, 2022) at Altamaha Healthcare Center in Jesup following an extended illness. Born in Mt. Vernon, GA., her parents were Alton Logue and Louise Nix Logue. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Rodney Strickland; and three brothers, Hilton Logue, Robert Logue, and Enie Logue. Fran...
Gary Alexander Carter
Jan 24, 2022
Waynesville- Gary Alexander Carter, 80 of Waynesville, passed away Monday (January 24, 2022) at Southeast Georgia Health System following an extended illness. Born in Alma, GA., his parents were Joel Gordon Carter and Mildred Davis Carter. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Allard Carter; and 3 sisters, Afton Bland, Alfrieda Smith, and Gwen Carter. Gary worked many...
Vornie Chance Rhoden
Jan 23, 2022
Bachlott- Vornie “Chance” Rhoden, 43 of Bachlott, passed away Sunday (January 23, 2022) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA., his parents are Richard Laverne Rhoden and Debry Crews Rhoden. Chance was an Ordained Minister and a member of Raybon Church of God of Prophecy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Georgia Football, and spending time with his...
Linda Lewis Houston
Jan 16, 2022
Linda Gail Houston, age 64, of Brunswick, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Houston, or as she would call him, her knight in shining armor; her children, Christopher Houston (April), Lisa Weaver (Terrell), Michael Houston (Katie), and Samuel Houston; her grandchildren, Britnee Houston, Daron Hutchinson...
Catherine Lois Mccall
Jan 14, 2022
Waynesville – Catherine Lois McCall, 87, of Waynesville left this home to go to her heavenly home on Friday (January 14, 2022). Born in Pittsburg, PA her parents were Clement McCall and Myrtle Holland McCall. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Cox; 2 sons-in-law, Gary Nicewonger and Gene Byrd; a brother, Perry McCall; and 2 sisters,...
Charles Earl Heard
Jan 11, 2022
Hoboken – Charles Earl Heard, 82, of Hoboken passed away Tuesday morning (January 11, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Bainbridge, GA. his parents were Edward Earl Heard and Lillian Cloud Heard. He is also preceded in death by his 1st wife, Elizabeth Ann Voss Heard; brother, Terry Heard; and a sister, Linda Peterman. Charles was...
Virginia "Ginger" Anderson Johns
Jan 9, 2022
Hortense- Virginia "Ginger" Anita Anderson Johns, 56 of Hortense, passed away Sunday afternoon (January 9, 2022) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA., her parents are the late Charles Estues Anderson and Betty Morgan Anderson, of Hortense. Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by her son, Eric Johns. Ginger was a member...
Rev. Joe "Jody" Lee Griffin
Jan 6, 2022
Nahunta-Rev. Joe “Jody” Lee Griffin, 72, of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday evening (January 5, 2022) at Memorial Satilla Health following a brief illness. Born in Folkston, GA. and his parents were Joe Lee Griffin, SR. and Nancy Walker Griffin. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Diane Allen Griffin , 1 sister Lois Lewis, and a brother,...
Kenneth Sweat
Jan 6, 2022
Kenneth Sweat, 35, of Jesup Thursday, January 6, 2022 of an extended illness. The Wayne County native was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a fun loving pranker who loved video games and Superhero films. Kenneth was preceded by his father, Allen Sweat; nephew, Jason Hart and grandmother, Anita Martin (Granny Neet). Survivors are...
Crawford "Ernest" Miller
Jan 5, 2022
Hortense – Crawford “Ernest” Miller, 88, of Hortense passed away Wednesday evening (January 5, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in White Oak, GA his parents were Crawford Miller and Bealah Handberry Miller. He is also preceded in by his wife, Frances Clark Miller; a sister, Vera Davis; and a brother, James Miller. Ernest retired from the...
Megan Michelle Edwards
Jan 1, 2022
Megan Michelle Edwards, 36 of Nahunta, passed away suddenly on Saturday (January 1, 2022) in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents are J.W. Edwards and Lynn Morgan Edwards. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Margie and Leon Morgan; paternal grandparents, Macie and Revis Edwards and Geraldine Edwards; uncle, Richard Ashby; and her aunt, Aleta Morgan....
Charles Leon Stokes
Jan 1, 2022
Waynesville – Charles Leon Stokes, 75, of Waynesville passed away early Saturday (January 1, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were George Frank Stokes and Barbara Elizabeth Blount Stokes. He is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Elizabeth Justice and Patricia Scarboro. Charles was the owner and a welder for Stokes...
Cynthia "Cindy" Annette Miller
Jan 1, 2022
Waynesville – Cynthia “Cindy” Annette Miller, 66, of Waynesville passed away Saturday afternoon (January 1, 2022) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Steve D. Miller and L. Jeanette Spaulding Miller. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter “Ray” Oldham; and a brother, Leslie Miller. Cindy was a bus driver...
John Thomas Wilson
Dec 24, 2021
Hortense- Dr. John Thomas Wilson, 77 of Hortense, passed away Friday morning (December 24, 2021) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Tucson, Arizona, his parents were Richard Boles Wilson and Annie Mae McCorkle Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Wilson; and his sister, Shree Reynolds. Dr. Wilson worked many years as...
Julian Thomas Scurry
Dec 19, 2021
Waycross- Julian Thomas Scurry, 79 of Waycross, passed away Sunday morning (December 19, 2021) at Baptist Village in Waycross. Born in Blackshear, GA., his parents were Benjamin Franklin Scurry and Annie Crawford Scurry. Julian worked many years as a Boilermaker with Local 26 Union. Survivors include wife, Virginia Ruth Scurry; a son and daughter-in-law, John Scurry (Sandra); 2 grandchildren, Sabree...