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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Judith Louise Thompson Kelly
Aug 7, 2024
Waynesville – Judith Louise Thompson Kelly, 65, of Waynesville passed away Wednesday (August 7, 2024) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Henry “Felton” Thompson and Ivey Hayes Thompson. She is also preceded in death by a son, Joshua Freeman Kelly and a brother, Don Reggie Thompson.
Judith was a teacher...
Kathy Crews Warren
Aug 4, 2024
Kathy Crews Warren, 71, of Nahunta passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness. She was born in Hickox, GA to the late Plen and Irene Hickox Crews and lived here all of her life. Mrs. Warren graduated from Brantley County High School in 1970. She worked at Brantley County High School in...
Sarah Annette Davis
Aug 2, 2024
Sarah Annette Wainright Davis, 61, of Nahunta passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at her brother's residence after a short illness. She was born in Nahunta to the late Perry and Annie Laura O’Neal Wainright. Ms. Davis lived here all of her life and worked for Pierce Timber for several years. She was of the Baptist faith and loved her...
Talan James Tanner
Jul 31, 2024
Nahunta- Talan James Tanner, 17 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (July 31, 2024) at UF Health Jacksonville.
Born in Brunswick, GA, his parents are Jessica Melissa Highsmith Tanner and Michael Tanner. He was preceded in death by his papa, James Charles Highsmith; maternal great grandfather, Ellis “Big E” Courson; and maternal great grandparents, Ellis Hilton Highsmith and Alma Johns Highsmith; and...
Revis Charles Chesser, Jr.
Jul 29, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Revis Charles Chesser, Jr.,43 of Waynesville, Georgia, passed away on Monday (July 29, 2024).
Born in Blackshear, GA., his parents were the late, Revis Charles Chesser, Sr. and Mary Ann Trowell. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Chesser; and a sister, Katina...
Robin Crews Batten
Jul 28, 2024
Robin Crews Batten, 63 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (July 28, 2024) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Ervin Crews and Thelma Kizzie Thrift Crews. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bob Batten and Bashie Elois Batten; 3 sisters, Debbie Forrester, Elaine Crews and Dianne Griffin; a brother,...
Charles Edward Jackson, Sr.
Jul 21, 2024
Nahunta- Charles Edward Jackson, Sr., 78 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (July 21, 2024) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Clarksville, TN., his parents were Lloyd Pleasant Jackson and Helen Ruth Graham Jackson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, L.P. Jackson; his sisters, Carrie Sue Green and Anne Richler; and also an infant sister.
Charles served...
Linda Diane Sinclair
Jul 12, 2024
Brunswick – Linda “Diane” Hanover Sinclair, 68, of Brunswick passed away early Friday morning (July 12, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Savannah, GA her parents were Charles M. Cobb and Mildred Dunfee Cobb. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Fred Erwin Handley.
Diane was a homemaker and a member of the United Pentecostal Church....
Leonard James Crews
Jul 9, 2024
Nahunta – Leonard James Crews, 89, died peacefully at home in Nahunta, GA on Tuesday (July 9, 2024), while under hospice care following an extended illness.
Leonard was born in Screven, GA on February 2, 1935 to parents Russell Jones Crews and Lizzie Snead Crews. Leonard grew up in Hortense, GA and graduated from Nahunta High School in 1953. Leonard was...
Cheryl Denise Carter
Jul 6, 2024
Nahunta – Cheryl Denise Weimaster Carter, 77, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (July 6, 2024) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Santa Maria, CA. her parents were Floyd Victor Weimaster and Melba June McDougal Weimaster.
Cheryl retired from Okefenokee Caps as a seamstress. She was of the Baptist faith. Cheryl loved horses, animals, fishing, working with flowers, hunting,...
Charles Lee Lair
Jul 5, 2024
Waynesville – Charles Lee Lair, 63, of Waynesville passed away Friday morning (July 5, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Edmond, OK his parents were John William Lair and Sandra Lee Hunter Lair. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Pam Lair.
Charles was a manager at RSC Logistics and loved spending time with his family...
Winfred Eugene Douglas, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
Waynesville – Winfred Eugene Douglas, Sr., 84, of Waynesville passed away Monday evening (July 1, 2024) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL his parents were Winfred E. Douglas and Essie Mae Minchew Douglas. He is also preceded in death by his only sibling, Rita Cravey.
Winfred started his career at the Brunswick Police Department as a patrolman...
Mary Virginia Rowell Lee Owens
Jun 28, 2024
Brunswick – Mary “Virginia” Rowell Lee Owens, 87, of Brunswick passed away early Friday morning (June 28, 2024) at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup after an extended illness.
Born in Hortense, GA her parents were Matthew Harry Rowell and Eva May Roberson Rowell. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Dean Lee who she married December...
Patsy Ann Allen
Jun 25, 2024
Hortense – Patsy Ann Reynolds Allen, 82, of Hortense passed away Tuesday (June 25, 2024) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Meadows of Dan, VA her parents were Robert L. Reynolds and Lila J Light Reynolds. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Aubrey Allen; all her siblings leaving her the last sibling of the...
Brian Dale Jones
Jun 22, 2024
Waynesville – Brian Dale Jones, 47, of Waynesville passed away Saturday (June 22, 2024).
Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Harry Cecil Jones, II and Julia Ann Worth Jones. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Harry “Dude” Cecil Jones, III.
Brian loved being with his family and friends.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and a...
Dorothy Jill Hawkins
Jun 20, 2024
Waynesville – Dorothy “Jill” Hawkins was born on February 18, 1962, and passed from this life to the next on June 20, 2024. She was born in Griffin, GA. to Dr. John Ellis, Jr. and Dorothy “Dot” Ellis in Griffin, GA. and was their middle daughter. She spent about 20 years working for her Daddy at Ellis Chiropractic Clinic before...
Rev. William "Bill" Riley Johns, Sr.
Jun 20, 2024
Waynesville – Rev. William “Bill” Riley Johns, Sr., 75, of Waynesville passed away Thursday (June 20, 2024) at his residence.
Born in Folkston, GA. his parents were Moncie Riley Johns and Betty Jean O’Quinn Johns. He is also preceded in death by 2 sons, William Johns, Jr., Moncie Lamar Johns; brother, Jerry Lamar Johns.
Bro. Bill has been a pastor for a...
Patricia Moring Thomas
Jun 16, 2024
Nahunta- Patricia Frances Moring Thomas, 82 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (June 16, 2024) at Folkston Park Care and Rehab following an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, FL., her parents were John Moring and Josephine Lovell Moring. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Rikard; and a nephew, John Rikard.
Patricia was a homemaker and a member of Southside...
Lannis Glendon Morgan
Jun 11, 2024
Hortense- Lannis Glendon Morgan, 85 of Hortense, passed away early Tuesday morning (June 11, 2024) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Isaac “Eugene” Morgan and Maude Lyons Morgan. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary White Morgan; 7 brothers, Donald, Jesse, Hugh, Eldon, Arnie, Kenny and Gerald Morgan; and...
Stanley Foster Williams
Jun 7, 2024
Stanley Foster Williams, 76, of Hortense passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Rock Springs, GA, his parents were Leonard Byrd Williams and Berta Lynn Ballard Williams and lived here since the early 1960’s.
Mr. Williams worked for Hercules for many years. He was all about family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren....
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