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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

John 'Johnny' Woodrow Thompson

John 'Johnny' Woodrow Thompson

Apr 14, 2019

Folkston– John Woodrow “Johnny” Thompson, 72, of Folkston passed away Sunday (April 14, 2019) at his home after a brief illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were James Woodrow and Willie Mildred Bland Thompson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Peggie Ashburn Thompson; a granddaughter, Diane Mumford; and 4 brothers, Harry James Thompson, Derrell Thompson, Noel Thompson,...

Bobby Way Crews

Bobby Way Crews

Apr 12, 2019

Folkston – Bobby Way Crews, 68, of Folkston passed away early Friday morning (April 12, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.

His parents were William Oscar Crews and Leona Jacobs Crews. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, William Delbert Crews, Ronald Lee Crews and Charles Crews; and a sister, Darlene Crews.

Bobby was a mechanic and who...

Jimmy Fender

Jimmy Fender

Apr 12, 2019

Nahunta- Mr. Jimmy Fender, 82 of Nahunta, passed away Friday (April 12, 2019) at UF Shands Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

Born in Manor, GA., his parents were Frank Fender and Kelby Stallard Fender. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Fender; his sister, Mary Lewis; and his brother, Jerry Fender.

Jimmy retired after working many years as a Welder...

Robert Dale Anderson

Robert Dale Anderson

Apr 11, 2019

Waynesville – Robert Dale Anderson, 60, passed away Thursday morning (April 11, 2019) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Birmingham, AL his parents were Robert Jay Anderson and Madge Imogene Tanner Anderson. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers-in-law, Curtis Thomas and Charles Thomas, Jr.

Robert was a retired Staff Sergeant in the United States Marines Corp...

Alfred Metz

Alfred Metz

Apr 11, 2019

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Wesley Hummel

Wesley Hummel

Apr 2, 2019

Hortense- Wesley Scott Hummel, 58 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (April 2, 2019) at Hospice of The Golden Isles, in Brunswick.

Born in Slocomb, Alabama, his parents are Harry Lee Hummel and Patricia Montoya Jolly.

Mr. Hummel worked many years as a roofer. He enjoyed restoring cars, fishing, hunting, and loved his grandchildren and family.

Along with his parents, survivors include his loving...

William Tony Henrique, Sr.

William Tony Henrique, Sr.

Mar 31, 2019

Nahunta- William Tony Henrique, Sr., 78 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (March 31, 2019) at his residence.

Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were Joe Henrique and Cleo Ammons Henrique. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha Jo Henrique.

Mr. Henrique retired after working many years as a boilermaker for B&W. He served four years in the United States...

Dale Lawrence Middleton

Dale Lawrence Middleton

Mar 31, 2019

Hortense- Dale Lawrence Middleton, 68 of Hortense, passed away suddenly Sunday (March 31, 2019) at his residence.

Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were Harry L. Middleton and Doris Strickland Middleton. He was also preceded in death by his son, Lawrence “Steven” Middleton; and two brothers, Randy Middleton and Lamar Middleton.

Dale was a retired Boilermaker and a member of Hopewell Baptist...

Bettye Seay Rowell

Bettye Seay Rowell

Mar 26, 2019

Bettye Seay Rowell, 90 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 26, 2019) at The White House Personal Care Home, in Waycross.

Born in Russellville, AL., her parents were Murphy Seay and Flora Allen Seay. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Silas Rowell; two sons, John Rowell and Wayne Rowell; and a brother, Arnold Seay.

Mrs. Bettye retired...

Beverly Jean Smith

Beverly Jean Smith

Mar 26, 2019

Nahunta- Beverly Jean “Jeannie” Brewer Smith, 86 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (March 26, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Born in Tulsa, OK. Her parents were Philbert Brewer and Maudine Phillips Brewer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond David Smith; her son, Philbert Smith; and her grandson, Jimmy Dean Howell.

Mrs. Smith retired after many...

Myra Deborah Phillips

Myra Deborah Phillips

Mar 26, 2019

Myra Deborah Arnold Phillips, 67, of Richmond Hill passed away Tuesday morning (March 26, 2019) at her daughter’s residence after an extended illness.

Born in New Madrid, Missouri her parents were Albert Arnold and Mary Johnson Arnold. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Phillips and a daughter, Catherine Estrada.

Mrya was a homemaker and a member of Beverly...

Carroll Moody

Carroll Moody

Mar 24, 2019

Hortense- Carroll Moody, 88 of Hortense, passed away Sunday (March 24, 2019) at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born in Hortense, GA., his parents were John Grover Moody and Alma Inez Strickland Moody. He was also preceded in death by his step daughter, Virginia Wasdin Wooten; 4 brothers, Edwin Moody, Fred Moody, Calvin Moody, and John “Tommy”...

Marilyn Anne Clayton

Marilyn Anne Clayton

Mar 23, 2019

Marilyn Anne Dowling Clayton, 73 of Brunswick, passed away Saturday (March 23, 2019) at her residence.

Born in Waycross, GA., her parents were Olin Jefferson Dowling and Hester Mae Dowling Scott. She was also preceded in death by her son, Baby Boy Clayton; and her sister, Annette Tucker.

Mrs. Clayton was of the Christian Faith. She retired after 25 years as S.P.D....

Hubert Daniel Harper

Hubert Daniel Harper

Mar 18, 2019

Brunswick- Hubert Daniel Harper, 79 of Brunswick, passed away Monday morning (March 18, 2019) at St. Vincent Medical Center in Jacksonville, following an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA. his parents were Lafayette S. Harper and Ola Drawdy Harper. He was also preceded in death by his son, Hugh Darrell Harper; and 2 brothers, Stevie Harper and James Harper.

Mr. Harper retired...

Donald Robert Anderson

Donald Robert Anderson

Mar 16, 2019

Hortense- Donald Robert Anderson, 85 of Hortense, passed away Saturday (March 16, 2019) at Jesup Health and Rehab, following an extended illness.

Born in Pottstown, PA. his parents were Harry Anderson and Florence Leberman Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna Louise Anderson; his adopted parents, Ursinus “Fat” Leberman and Marian Leberman; and his brother, Paul Anderson.

Mr....

Cecelia Ann Bishop

Cecelia Ann Bishop

Mar 16, 2019

Cecelia Ann Koos Bishop, 62 of Waynesville, passed away Saturday (March 16, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Camden County.

Born in Cincinnati, OH. Her parents were Andrew Frank Koos and Laura Ann Funder Koos.

No services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.

Sergeant Major Ernest Frederick Gregor, Jr.

Sergeant Major Ernest Frederick Gregor, Jr.

Mar 12, 2019

Waynesville- Retired Sergeant Major Ernest F. Gregor, Jr., 84 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (March 12, 2019) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Born in Newark, NJ., his parents were Ernest Frederick Gregor, Sr. and Marion Kramer Gregor. He was also preceded in death by his son, Ernest F. Gregor, III.; and his daughter, Frances Gregor.

Sergeant Major Gregor was a...

Rebecca Eunice Ward

Rebecca Eunice Ward

Mar 7, 2019

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Eunice Ward, 44 of Patterson, passed away Thursday (March 7, 2019) at Fairview Hospital in Ohio, following a brief illness.

Born in Cheraw, S.C. her parents are Danny Lamar Drury, Sr., and Barbara Eunice Drury.

Becky was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed fishing and traveling.

Along with her parents, she is also survived by her brother, Mack “Dearin” Drury,...

Faith Gibson

Faith Gibson

Mar 5, 2019

Hortense- Faith Sweat Gibson, 78 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 5, 2019) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., her parents were Leon Allen Sweat and Merle Howe Sweat. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Crystle Holland; and three brothers, Cyril Sweat, Neil Sweat, and Don Sweat.

Mrs. Gibson was a member of Waynesville...

Ralph Edward Rooks, Sr.

Ralph Edward Rooks, Sr.

Mar 5, 2019

Hortense- Ralph Edward Rooks, Sr., 61, of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (March 5, 2019) at Memorial Health University, in Savannah, following a brief illness.

Born in Waynesville, GA., his parents were Joseph Franklin Rooks and Catherine Juanita Anderson Rooks. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Eugene Rooks, Daniel F. Rooks, Mark D. Rooks, and Allen J. Rooks.

Ralph worked...