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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Sarah Braggs Watson
Aug 26, 2019
Nahunta- Sarah Maxine Braggs Watson, 84 of Nahunta, GA., passed away at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Gadsden, Al., her parents were General Amos Braggs and Florence Irene Clifton Braggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jacke Eugene Watson; her son, Brian Amos Watson; 2 sisters, Rosanelle Gilchrist and Ruth Whittemore; 4 brothers, Guy Braggs,...
Margaret 'Sally' Campbell
Aug 25, 2019
Orange Park, FL.- Margaret "Sally" Viola Herrin Campbell, 87 of Orange Park, FL., passed away Sunday (August 25, 2019) at Orange Park Medical Center following an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA., her parents were George W. Herrin, Sr. and Catherine Johns Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her son, Barry Rowe; and several brothers and sisters.
Margaret was a...
Jim Kelly
Aug 21, 2019
Waynesville – Jim Kelly, Jr. 70, of Waynesville passed away early Wednesday morning (August 21, 2019) at Folkston Park Nursing and Rehabilitation after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA his parents are Vivian Fields Kelly of Hollywood, FL and the late James Franklin, Sr. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Karen Smith.
Jim was a retired taxidermist who...
Lonnie Wayne Rooks
Aug 21, 2019
Hortense – Lonnie Wayne Rooks, 65, of Hortense passed away Wednesday evening (August 21, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born on September 26, 1953 in Waynesville, GA the 5th and youngest son of Henry Clayton Rooks of Jesup and the late Vinter Clara Gibson Rooks. He is also preceded in death by 2 sons, Clayton Wayne Rooks and...
Daniel Lee Moore
Aug 20, 2019
Waynesville – Daniel Lee Moore, 50, of Waynesville passed away Tuesday afternoon (August 20, 2019).
Born in Richmond, VA his parents his parents are William Winfield Archer of Pace, FL and the late Billy Jean Clark Archer.
Daniel was a carpenter and attended Bay Harbor Brantley Church of God. He loved his family and his grandbabies and enjoyed wood working, hunting and...
Callie Dolinger Roberson
Aug 12, 2019
Hortense- Callie Marie Dolinger Roberson, 95 of Hortense, passed away Monday (August 12, 2019) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Rugby, VA., her parents were John Andrew Dolinger and Laura Davis Dolinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur David Roberson; eight brothers; and two sisters.
Mrs. Callie was the oldest member of Satilla Missionary Baptist...
Kevin Andy Rowell
Aug 11, 2019
Hortense- Kevin Andy Rowell, 54 of Hortense, passed away Sunday morning (August 11, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross from injuries sustained in an accident.
Born in Jesup, GA. His parents are the late Rufus Tillman “R.T.” Rowell and Selma Miller Rowell of Hortense. He is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alison Towers, a brother, Kerry Rowell, and...
Jeannette Steedley Cato
Aug 9, 2019
Nahunta- Marion Jeanette Steedley Cato,76 of Nahunta, passed away Friday evening (August 9, 2019) at Hospice of Golden Isles, in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA. her parents were Seward and Dorothy Mae Harris Steedley. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Merle Scarborough, a brother, Julian Steedley, and a brother-in-law, Coleman Prescott.
Mrs. Jeanette was a...
Robert Warren
Aug 8, 2019
Robert Warren, 79, son of the late Amos Benjamin Warren and Mattie Highsmith Warren, entered into rest Thursday evening (August 8, 2019) at Hospice of the Golden Isles following an extended illness.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy where he honed his culinary skills. Over the years he worked for several 4-Star restaurants and later retired from Baptist...
Kimberly 'Kim' Jean Thrift
Aug 3, 2019
Hoboken – Kimberly Jean Crews Thrift, 53, of Hoboken passed away Saturday afternoon (August 3, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after a brief illness.
Born in Greenwood, SC her parents were Clyde Crews and Mabel “Earlene” Cothran Crews.
Kim was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She loved her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Glenn Thrift of Hoboken; a son,...
Raymond 'Ray' R. Russell, Jr.
Aug 1, 2019
Raybon – Raymond "Ray" Rufus Russell, Jr., 77, of Raybon passed away Thursday night (August 1, 2019) at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Macon, GA his parents were Raymond Rufus Russell, Sr. and Susan Denson Russell. He is also preceded in death by 2 children, Connie Smith and Eric Smith; and a brother, John D....
Marguerite Hazel Burke Highsmith
Jul 31, 2019
Nahunta – Marguerite Hazel Burke Highsmith, 76, of Nahunta passed away Wednesday evening (July 31, 2019) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Savannah GA her parents were George Wesley Burke, Sr. and Hazel Marguerite Clayton Burke. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Laverne Highsmith, Sr.; a son, Donald Laverne Highsmith, Jr.; 2 brothers, Thomas...
Robert 'Bobby' Thomas
Jul 30, 2019
Waverly- Robert D. “Bobby” Thomas, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Carolyn on July 30, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Waverly, GA. He loved to fish, play guitar, and drive his Chevy Belair around everywhere.
He is survived by his two daughters, Angee Gainey of Myrtle Beach, SC., and Robyn Douglas of Waverly, GA;...
Mavis Lugenia Bohannan
Jul 28, 2019
Nahunta-Mavis Lugenia Bohannan,74, of Nahunta, passed away Sunday morning (July 28,2019) at her son’s residence following an extended illness.
Born in Thomasville, GA., her parents were Olon Wimberly Johnson and Lugenia Willeby Johnson. She is also preceded by a step- son, Ray Bashaw; 4 brothers, Ernest Johnson, Lavorgel Johnson, Otis “Larry” Johnson, and Lavon Johnson.
Mrs. Mavis worked with Charlton County Visiting...
Thomas E. Screws
Jul 25, 2019
Thomas E. Screws, 66 of Waynesville, passed away Thursday (July 25, 2019) at his residence.
Born in Yokohoma, Japan. His parents were George E. Screws and Maude V. Hodges Screws. He was also preceded in death by his brother, George A. Screws.
Thomas was a 1st Class Sergeant retired from the United States Army, and avid woodworker. He loved the Georgia Bulldogs...
Marlin Henry Edgy
Jul 23, 2019
Marlin Henry Edgy, 84 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (July 23, 2019) at his residence.
Born in Glynn County, GA he was preceded in death by his parents Elliott Calvin Edgy and Ruby Strickland Edgy. He was also preceded in death by a son, John Calvin Edgy, step-son, Sam Palmer, 3 brothers, Elliott Calvin Edgy, Jr., Tommy Edward Edgy and Carl...
Guendell Farris Lee
Jul 22, 2019
Nahunta – Guendell Farris Lee, 74 of Nahunta, passed away Monday (July 22, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA his parents were Jesse James Lee and Edna M. Altman Lee. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Patrick Lee; 4 brothers, Elmer Lee, Myron Dale Lee, Jimmy Lee, and Marvin Lee; and...
Jesse Ray Boleman
Jul 20, 2019
Jesup – Jesse Ray Boleman, 79, of Jesup passed away Saturday morning (July 20, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Hartwell, GA his parents were Kermit Boleman and Gatha Brady Boleman. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Aline Anderson Boleman.
Jesse was a maintenance supervisor for NES and enjoyed saltwater fishing and working.
Survivors include...
James 'Buddy' Harvey Moody
Jul 19, 2019
James “Buddy” Harvey Moody, 77 of Waynesville, passed away early Friday morning (July 19, 2019) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were Vernie Moody and Lehnora Hamilton Moody.
Buddy was employed with Hercules for 27 years and worked 10 years for Moreland. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Brenda...
Rev. R.C. Mathis
Jul 18, 2019
Hortense – Rev. R.C. Mathis, 90, of Hortense passed away early Thursday morning (July 18, 2019) at St. Joseph’s Candler in Savannah after an extended illness.
Born in Moundville, AL his parents were John Phelan Mathis and Dessie Kinard Mathis. He is also preceded in death by a son, Michael Mathis; 4 brothers, Frank Mathis, Luther Mathis, John Mathis, and Bill...
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