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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Bonnie Herrin
Jan 22, 2021
Mrs. Bonnie Brauda Herrin,67, of Nahunta passed away Friday evening (Jan.22, 2021) in The Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a short illness.
Born in Savannah, GA. Her parents are the late Norman Brauda and Dorothy Stiles Brauda of Hortense. She was also preceded by her husband Jerrell Herrin.
Bonnie was a member of The Riverside Chapel Baptist Church, and had worked...
Terry A. Prescott
Jan 22, 2021
Mr. Terry Alton Prescott,64, of Nahunta passed away Friday evening (Jan. 22, 2021) in The Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA. His parents are the late Norman Alton Prescott and Marjorie J. Davis Prescott, of Nahunta. Along with his father he was also preceded by his brother Merrell Joey Prescott also his father-in-law, T.M....
Patricia 'Pat' Rooks
Jan 21, 2021
Hortense – Patricia “Pat” Cribs Rooks, 64, of Hortense passed away Thursday evening (January 21, 2021) at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Fernandina Beach, FL her parents were Elmer, Cribs, Jr. and Minnie Bell Taylor Cribs. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Rooks; a sister, Gail Cribs; and 2 brothers, George Cribs and Mike...
George Thomas Strickland
Jan 19, 2021
Woodbine – George Thomas Strickland, 86, of Woodbine passed away Tuesday evening (January 19, 2021) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in White Oak, GA his parents were Henry Strickland and Julia Drury Strickland. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ribbon Strickland and his son, Tommy Strickland.
George Strickland was a heavy equipment operator...
Kathleen Marie Hobby
Jan 17, 2021
Hortense – Kathleen Marie Martin Hobby, 59, of Hortense passed away Sunday evening (January 17, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents are Fredia Mae Lowe Hall of Douglas and John Harold Martin.
Kathleen was a Walmart associate and enjoyed crafting.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Roy Hobby of...
Jasper 'Junior' Lewis,Jr
Jan 17, 2021
Nahunta – Jasper “Junior” Oliver Lewis, Jr., 86, of Nahunta, passed away Sunday morning (January 17, 2021) at Folkston Park Nursing Home, Folkston, GA., after an extended illness.
Junior was born in Nahunta, GA. His parents were Jasper Lewis, Sr. and Verma Todd Lewis. He is also preceded in death by his wife Betty V. Davis Lewis; a sister Naomi...
Shaun Patrick Murphy
Jan 16, 2021
Nahunta – Shaun Patrick Murphy,41, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (January 16, 2021) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in West Palm Beach, FL his parent are Joseph Dalton Murphy and Michelle Low Raulerson. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Marilyn Knox, Bobby Raulerson, and Joe & Pat Murphy.
Shaun was a chemical technician and...
Cheryl Kay Wainright
Jan 14, 2021
Waynesville – Cheryl Kay Ammons Wainright, 65, of Waynesville passed away Thursday afternoon (January 14, 2021) at her residence after a brief illness.
Born in Tampa, FL her parents were Raymond Linker Ammons and Golda Pearl Riggins Ammons. She is also preceded in death by her son, Michael “Mac” Perry Wainright, Jr.
Cheryl was a landscaper and of the Baptist...
Larry Eugene Harrell, Sr.
Jan 13, 2021
Hortense – Larry Eugene Harrell, Sr. of Hortense passed away Wednesday evening (January 13, 2021) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were James George Harrell and Martha Myers Brooks.
Larry was a truck driver and a jack of all trades. He was such a jokester who loved spending time with his family, singing,...
Doris Ann Thornton
Jan 10, 2021
Waynesville – Doris Trombley Beale Thornton, 92, of Waynesville, passed away Sunday morning (January 10, 2021) at her daughters’ residence after an extended illness.
She was born to the late Irene “Petit” Trombley and Emil Trombley on September 18, 1928. She is also preceded in death by John E. Beale, Sr., the father of her five children, a son: William Christopher...
Robert Louis Gibson
Jan 4, 2021
Hortense – Robert Louis Gibson, 84, of Hortense passed away Monday afternoon (January 4, 2021) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Poteau, OK his parents were Dee and Clara Gibson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Faith Emily Sweat Gibson; a son, Robert Dewayn Gibson; and his siblings.
Robert served...
Gregory Keith Stone
Jan 3, 2021
Hortense – Gregory Keith Stone, 54, of Hortense passed away Sunday afternoon (January 3, 2021) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Kenosha, WI his parents are George Stone and the late Mildred Eloise Huffstuttler Stone. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Antoinette Vernon Stone.
Gregory was a heating and air technician for Certified Electric and...
Donnie Wayne May
Dec 28, 2020
Nahunta – Donnie Wayne May, 72, of Nahunta passed away Monday afternoon (December 28, 2020) at his residence after a brief illness.
His parents were Clifford May and Flossie May Matchett May. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Pattie May.
Donnie was a pipefitter for Local 177 and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He...
Annette Moody Rowell
Dec 27, 2020
Hortense – Annette Moody Rowell, 71, of Hortense passed away Sunday evening (December 27, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Blackshear, GA her parents were Rev. Lester Edward Moody and Nola Mae Thomas Moody. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Mark Edwin Rowell; a brother, J.E. Moody; and a...
Jerry D. Simpson
Dec 27, 2020
Waycross – Jerry D. Simpson, 73, of Waycross passed away Sunday evening (December 27, 2020) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after an extended illness.
Born in Tifton, GA his parents were Earcell Simpson and Mildred Inez Hale Simpson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Johnson Simpson; and a son, Daniel Earcell Simpson.
Jerry was a...
Timothy 'Tim' Burkhead,Sr.
Dec 25, 2020
Hortense-Mr. Timothy “Tim” Burkhead, Sr., 76, of Hortense passed away Friday (Dec. 25,2020) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Greensburg, Indiana his parents were Clyde Raymond Burkhead, Sr. and Mary Jane Swegman Burkhead. He was also preceded by a brother, Jeffrey Burkhead.
Tim was a member at Lulaton Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was an...
Freddie Watson
Dec 22, 2020
Waynesville – Freddie Watson, Jr. , 79, of Waynesville passed away Tuesday evening (December 22, 2020) at his residence after a short illness.
Born in Kenansville, NC. His parents were Herman Watson, Sr. and Edna Earl Melvin Kennison. He is also proceeded in death by a daughter; Rohdonda Gwen Watson Langford, a sister; Betty Ann Gooding, 2 brothers; David Earl Watson...
Ralph 'Skip' R. Lewis
Dec 21, 2020
Ralph “Skip” Lewis, 55
Passed in peace at the age of 55 on December 20, 2020.
Preceded in death by his father, Clifford R. Lewis, and mother, Barbara Jean Lewis.
Former husband of Linda Davis.
Loving father of Jesse (Marlena) Lewis, Russell (Audrey) Lewis, April (Michael) Hummel, Amy (James) Harrison, and Eva Lewis.
Proud Papa of Grandchildren: Hayle, Jesse, Alex,...