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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

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...

Reba Drury Crawford

Reba Drury Crawford

Apr 17, 2022

Reba Drury Crawford, 88 of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday (April 17, 2022) at Courtyard Nursing Home in Marianna, FL. Following an extended illness. Born in White Oak, GA., her parents were the late Horace Drury and Margaret Parker Drury. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Cleveland Crawford, Jr.; two children, Patricia Lynn Moore, and John...

Donald "Bozo" Leon  Pierce

Donald "Bozo" Leon Pierce

Apr 16, 2022

Nahunta – Donald “Bozo” Leon Pierce, 62, of Nahunta passed away Saturday (April 16, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Albany, GA, his parents are Jessie Higgs Pierce and the late Virgil Pierce. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Mandy Pierce; special nephews, Harold Pierce and Patrick Pierce; his grandparents, Henry & Viola...

Mary Jane Passanita

Mary Jane Passanita

Apr 15, 2022

M. Jane Passanita,78, Hortense, Georgia, formerly of Altoona, died on Friday (April 15, 2022) at her residence. Daughter of the late Michael and Iola Gschwendtner. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob). Surviving by two sons Robert M. (Laura) and Jason A. (Joy). Brother Michael D. Gschwendtner (Margie), Sister-in-law Joan (Joe) Harclerode, Friend and neighbor Paula Burr...

Tressa Johns

Tressa Johns

Apr 14, 2022

Hickox – Mrs. Tressa Mae Highsmith Johns, 88, of Hickox passed away Thursday evening (April 14, 2022) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA, her parents were Talford Horace Highsmith and Clara Jane Woodard Highsmith. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James O. “Jay” Johns; a grandson, Barrett Johns; a great grandson, Bowen...

Marguerite Keene Wilson Crum

Marguerite Keene Wilson Crum

Apr 12, 2022

Waverly-Mrs. Marguerite Keene Wilson Crum,86, of Waverly passed away Tuesday night (Apr. 12, 2022) at The Southeast GA. Health Systems Brunswick Campus after an extended illness. Born in Waverly, GA. her parents were Alton Osgood Keene and Inez King Keene. She was also preceded by her first husband, Albert Wilson, Children Theresa Taylor, Christina Taylor, Albert Wilson, Tommy Thompson, her...

Marissa Kay Williams

Marissa Kay Williams

Apr 9, 2022

Infant Marissa Kay Williams passed away Saturday (April 9, 2022) at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. Her parents are Dalton and Jersie Leverett Williams. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Ronald Williams, Frances and Raymond Carter, and Clinton and Lela May Leverett. Survivors include her parents, Dalton and Jersie Leverett Williams, of Nahunta; grandparents, Donnie and...

David  Lamar Chesser

David Lamar Chesser

Apr 7, 2022

Nahunta – David Lamar Chesser, 65, of Nahunta passed away Thursday morning (April 7, 2022) at his brother’s residence after an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Charlie Chesser and Shirley Rozier Chesser. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Revis Charles Chesser; and a sister Cathy Annette Chesser. David was a boilermaker and served...

Annie  Ruth  Perkins

Annie Ruth Perkins

Apr 7, 2022

Hortense – Mrs. Annie Ruth Rowell Perkins, 93, of Hortense passed away Thursday (April 7, 2022) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Hortense, GA her parents were Barney William Rowell and Alja Jane Stewart Rowell. She is also preceded in death by her husband, George Lee Perkins; a son, William Perkins; 2 brothers, Glenn Rowell and Cornelius...

Connie Lynn  Heath

Connie Lynn Heath

Apr 7, 2022

Waynesville – Connie Lynn Stewart Heath, 51, of Waynesville passed away Thursday afternoon (April 7, 2022) at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL after an extended illness. Born in Barberton, OH her parents are Glenn Thomas Stewart and Debra Lynn Sutton Stewart of Waynesville. She is preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Stewart. Connie was a store manager for Satilla...

Robert "Bud" Benjamin Roe

Robert "Bud" Benjamin Roe

Apr 7, 2022

Hortense – Robert “Bud” Benjamin Roe, 33, of Hortense passed away Thursday afternoon (April 7, 2022). Born in Lakeland, GA his parents are the late Susan Nell Spradley Roe and Robert Earl Roe of Hortense. Robert was a heavy equipment operator for Davison’s Farm and was a thrill seeker. He loved playing with his boys, big trucks, going buggy riding,...

Loretta Miles Stone

Loretta Miles Stone

Apr 7, 2022

Waynesville – Loretta Miles Stone, 87, of Waynesville passed away Thursday morning (April 7, 2022) at Memorial Satilla Health after a brief illness. Born in Baxley, GA her parents were Valeria Miles and Clyo Harrison Miles. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Stone; and her son, Michael Stone. Mrs. Loretta was a homemaker and a member...

Ronald "Tinky" Earl Williams

Ronald "Tinky" Earl Williams

Apr 1, 2022

Nahunta-Ronald Earl “Tinky” Williams, 77, of Nahunta, passed away Friday afternoon (April 1, 2022) at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were Mathie Franklin Williams and Myrtle Harris Williams. He was also preceded by a twin brother, Donald Williams and several other brothers, Robert, Dan, Wallace, Wilbur, Lonnie, Roscoe, and Willoughby Williams, 2 sisters,...

Shelton "Sammy" Kirby O"Berry

Shelton "Sammy" Kirby O"Berry

Apr 1, 2022

Round O, S.C.- Mr. Shelton “Sammy” Kirby O’Berry, 79, of Round O, South Carolina passed away Friday (Apr. 1, 2022) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Hortense, GA., his parents were John Henry O’Berry and Ina Loper O’Berry. Sammy was also preceded by his wife, Elaine Grace Myers O’Berry, 4 brothers, Harold O’Berry, William “Pete” O’Berry, Wayne...

Mina  Betty Jo "B.J." Crews

Mina Betty Jo "B.J." Crews

Mar 29, 2022

Lake City, FL – Mrs. Mina Betty Jo “B.J.” Crews, 87 passed away Tuesday afternoon (March 29, 2022) at Solaris Healthcare in Lake City, FL after an extended illness. Born in Lake City, FL her parents were Walter Hobbs and Flarzell Hurst Hobbs. She is also preceded in death by her 1st husband, Barney Hickox; her 2nd husband, Jewell Crews;...