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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Bonnie Herrin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Harvey Turner

Harvey Turner

Jan 16, 2021

No services will be held at this time.

Cheryl Kay Wainright

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.

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

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

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

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...

Mary Marich-Reitz

Mary Marich-Reitz

Jan 3, 2021

No services will be held at this time.

Donnie Wayne May

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

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

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.

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

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

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,...