OBITUARY LISTING
Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Kara Lynn Drury Lewis
May 11, 2020
Winokur – Kara Lynn Drury Lewis, 51, of Winokur passed away Monday afternoon (May 11, 2020) at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville after a brief illness.
Born in Folkston, GA her parents were John Woodrow Drury, Sr. and Irene Moody Drury. She is also preceded in death by Peggy Sue Drury, Mary Morgan, Larry Crews, Jerry Crews, John Drury, Sr.,...
Dorothy 'Jewell' Wilson Douberly
May 11, 2020
Hortense – Dorothy “Jewell” Wilson Douberly, 69, of Hortense passed away Monday morning (May 11, 2020) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waynesville, GA her parents were Elbert Wilson and Nora Belle Altman Wilson. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Janice Wilcox.
Jewell was an interior designer and a member of Little Memorial Baptist...
Janice Murray Hendrix
May 10, 2020
Janice Murray Hendrix, 73, of Nahunta, passed away early Sunday morning (May 10, 2020) at her
Residence after an extended illness.
Born in Douglas, GA. her parents were Joe Clarence and Johnnie Ruth Ricketson Murray. She is also
preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Murray.
Janice was a self employed seamstress for many years and a member of Lulaton Baptist Church. She
loved sewing,...
Barbara Ann Hopton
May 9, 2020
Barbara Ann Hopton, 77, of Hoboken passed away Saturday afternoon (May 9, 2020) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents were Robert and Merle Williams. She is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Penny Davis and Linda Flake; and 2 brothers, Robert Williams and Richard Williams.
Barbara was a shrimper...
Chelsie Diana Stone
May 6, 2020
Hortense – Chelsie Diana Stone, 21, of Hortense passed away Wednesday evening (May 6, 2020) at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA her parents are Robert Stone of Atkinson and Katie Ward Horton of Hortense. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents James and Sarah Stone.
Chelsie attended Under his...
Michael 'Mike' Scott Alexander
May 4, 2020
Nahunta – Michael “Mike” Alexander, 45, of Nahunta passed away Monday evening (May 4, 2020) at Memorial Health Medical Center in Savannah after an extended illness.
Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado his mother was Pamela Joyce Selby. He is also preceded in death by a son, Dominic Alexander.
Mike was the owner of J & M Auto before his health...
Gene Collins Rouse
Apr 28, 2020
Nahunta – Gene Collins Rouse, 70, of Nahunta passed away Tuesday evening (April 28, 2020) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Richmond, VA his parents were Stanley Earl Rouse and Ida Mary Martin Rouse. He is also preceded in death by his son, Frank Rouse; and several brothers and sisters.
Gene was an author and of the...
Francis James Dishey
Apr 27, 2020
Hortense – Francis James Dishey, 81, of Hortense passed away Monday morning (April 27, 2020) at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Bridgeport, CT his parents were Joseph Dishey and Margaret Sarah Lally Dishey.
Francis was a retired truck driver and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a jack of all trades and loved tinkering...
Elaine Anderson Bond
Apr 27, 2020
Hoboken – Elaine Anderson Bond, 75, of Hoboken passed away Monday morning (April 27, 2020) at Hospice House Satilla in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Douglas, GA her parents were Johnny Anderson and Mary Myrtle Gillispie Anderson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Bond; a son, Mark Day; a daughter, Lisa Elaine Day;...
Infant Gatlin Wayne Robles
Apr 24, 2020
Hortense- Infant Gatlin Wayne Robles passed away Friday (April 24, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Cody Dalton Robles and Jessica Toye Denison Robles. He is preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Otis Boatwright; and an uncle, Christian Cunningham.
Survivors include his parents, Cody & Jessica Robles of Hortense;...
Buddy Crews
Apr 20, 2020
Hickox – Buddy Crews, 64, of Hickox passed away Monday evening (April 20, 2020) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA his parents were Raymond Crews and Estelle Howell Crews. He is also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Macie Johns and Rosie Mae Dubose; and 3 brothers, Leonard Crews, James Crews and Framan Crews.
Buddy...
Gannon Marshall Thornton
Apr 19, 2020
Nahunta – Gannon Marshall Thornton, 22, of Nahunta passed away Sunday (April 19, 2020).
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Ronnie Tindall and Kathy Greene Dowling. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert Tindall and Joyce Googe; maternal grandfather, Buzz Greene; and maternal great grandfather, Paul Marshall.
Gannon loved his job as a lineman for Sumter...
Rolanda M. Usher
Apr 19, 2020
Rolanda “Martin” Usher, 64, of Waynesville passed away early Sunday morning (April 19,2020) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Lakehurst, N.J. her parents were the late Harold Austin and Margaret Toledo “Lowery” Martin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee “Bobby” Usher, Jr. 3 brothers, and a brother-in-law, Jeff Binder.
Rolanda retired from Glyn County...
Andrew 'Andy' William Roberson
Apr 16, 2020
Nahunta – Andrew “Andy” William Roberson, 63, of Nahunta passed away Thursday evening (April 16, 2020) at the Hospice House in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were James Roberson and Myrtice Kirkland Roberson. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Edward Durden.
Andy was a truck driver and served in the...
William Roger Skipper
Apr 13, 2020
Waynesville – William Roger Skipper, 81, of Waynesville passed away Monday afternoon (April 13, 2020) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Conway, SC his parents were John Henry Skipper and Nellie Maybelle Sellers Skipper. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Annette Dowling Skipper; a brother, Jimmy Skipper; and a sister, Willie Mae Helms.
William...
John Henry Causey
Apr 13, 2020
Hickox – John Henry Causey, 69, of Hickox passed away Monday morning (April 13, 2020) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA his parents were Burnice Causey and Pansy Holman Causey. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Buck Causey and Sam Causey; and 3 sisters, Billie Sue Brauda, Burnice Causey, and Patricia Morrell.
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Peggy Joyce Ingram
Apr 11, 2020
Hortense- Peggy Joyce Ingram, 85 of Hortense, passed away Saturday (April 11, 2020) at Southeast Georgia Health System following an extended illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Carla Weda Ingram and Brenda J. Wyroslick; and a son, Michael R. Ingram.
Mrs. Peggy worked as a cashier for many years and enjoyed playing bingo with the ladies...
Arthur 'Art' Keene
Apr 11, 2020
Nahunta – Arthur “Art” Keene, Jr., 61, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (April 11, 2020) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, GA his parents were Arthur Keen, Sr. and Gaynell Highsmith Keene. He is also preceded in death by his infant brother, Alton Keene
Art was a millwright for Georgia Pacific and was of the...
George Walter Dixon, Sr.
Apr 8, 2020
Waynesville – George Walter Dixon, Sr., 85, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday evening (April 8, 2020) at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Blackshear, GA his parents were Joe Allen Dixon and Evelyn Roberson Dixon. He is also preceded in death by a son, George W. “Ricky” Dixon, Jr.; and also several brothers and sisters.
George was a...
Kenneth Michael Lee
Apr 7, 2020
Kenneth Michael Lee , 71, from Nahunta GA, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 7th, 2020 at his home after an extended illness. Born in Lake City Florida his parents were the late Willard and Jessie Mae Lee.
Ken retired as Captain of the Jacksonville Fire Dept. with 33 years of service, retired Master...

