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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Gilbert Roy Highsmith
Apr 30, 2017
Nahunta – Gilbert “Roy” Highsmith, 81, of Nahunta passed away early Sunday morning (April 30, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Waynesville GA his parents were Gilbert Webster and Marie Ammons Highsmith. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lyons Highsmith and a brother, Raymond Highsmith.
Roy was a long time carpenter and...
Lewis 'Carroll' Batten
Apr 26, 2017
Nahunta – Lewis “Carroll” Batten, 94, of Nahunta passed away early Wednesday morning (April 26, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, GA his parents were James and Viola O’Neal Batten. He is preceded in death by the love of his life and the mother of his children, his wife of 57 years, Frances Knight Batten;...
Kathy Elaine Brant
Apr 22, 2017
White Oak-Mrs. Kathy Elaine Head Brant,63, of White Oak passed away Saturday afternoon (April 22, 2017) at her residence after an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, Georgia she was the daughter of the late James Franklin Head and Mrs. Eula Faye Daniels Head, of Waverly.
Along with her father she was also preceded in death by her sister, Emily Head Drury.
Kathy loved...
Barbara Daniels Thompson
Apr 22, 2017
Nahunta-Barbara Nadine Daniels Thompson, 66, of Nahunta, GA. Passed away Saturday evening (April 22, 2017) at The Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nahunta after an extended illness.
Born in Waynesville, Georgia her parents are Archie Junior Daniels, of Waynesville, GA. And the late Ella Nadine Brockington Daniels.
Along with her Mother, Barbara was also preceded in death by her brother...
Ralph Albert Roquemore
Apr 18, 2017
Hoboken – Ralph Albert Roquemore, 89, of Hoboken passed away Tuesday evening (April 18, 2017) at Jesup Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
Born in McClenney, FL. He is preceded in death by his best friend, Dennis.
Ralph was a member of Grace Community Church of God and enjoyed reading his Bible, traveling, and studying health. He also loved...
Hilda Hewett
Apr 18, 2017
Nahunta – Hilda “Juanita” Herrin Hewett, 73 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (April 18, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, Ga., her parents were Norman Merrick Herrin and Mamie Louise Roberts Herrin . She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother in-law, Edith Highsmith, Marie Jacobs, Rev. Frank...
Troy Maddox
Apr 16, 2017
Nahunta- Troy “Lannis” Maddox, 55, of Nahunta passed away Sunday morning (April 16, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Nahunta, Ga., his parents were the late Troy Alex “T.A.” Maddox and Gertrude “Gertie” Morgan Maddox Knox. He was also preceded in death by his other father, David Junior Knox, and his other mother, Carol Marie Maddox, a...
Benjamin 'Ben' John Duggan
Apr 11, 2017
Patterson- Benjamin “Ben” John Duggan, 74 of Patterson, passed away early Tuesday morning (April 11, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Fairfax, SC., his parents were John Benjamin Duggan and Helen Kovalsky Duggan. He was also preceded in death by 1 daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Archie Moody; 1 brother, Charles Duggan, and a twin brother, John...
Linda Howard
Apr 9, 2017
Nahunta – Linda Sue Herrin Howard, 59 of Nahunta, passed away late Sunday night (April 9, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, Ga. Her parents were Weita Herrin and Juanita Hickox Herrin. She was also preceded in death by 1 daughter, Christie Marie Howard, and 2 sisters, Martha Williams and Carolyn Lovell.
Ms. Howard was a homemaker...
Jeffery Leonard Bishop
Apr 4, 2017
Waynesville – Jefferson Leonard Bishop, Sr., 70 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (April 4, 2017) at his residence.
Born in Montgomery Co., Virginia, his parents were Marion J. Bishop and Christine Mabery Bishop.
Mr. Bishop was a retired marine and was of the Nazarene faith and loved the outdoors.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Mae Crews Bishop, of Waynesville; 3 children, Jay Bishop,...
Anthony John Santoriello,Sr.
Apr 3, 2017
Hortense – Anthony “Tony” John Santoriello, Sr., also known as “Tony many boats” ,85 of Hortense, passed away Monday evening (April 3, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Hicksville Long Island, NY, his parents were Oresto Santoriello and Amielia Treza Santoriello. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Grace Mastrosanti Santoriello.
Mr. Santoriello worked at Conservation...
Gloria Elaine Harrell
Apr 2, 2017
Hortense – Mrs. Gloria “Elaine” Harrell , 68 passed away Sunday morning April 2, 2017) at her residence following a brief illness.
Born in Anniston, Alabama , her parents were Richard Robert and Beaulah Pointer Shears. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Douglas Shears and Charles Shears, 1 sister, Doris Hayes.
She was a homemaker and a member of...
Lettie Brauda
Mar 31, 2017
Hortense – Lettie Loretha “Lee” Brauda, 52 of Hortense, passed away suddenly Friday (March 31, 2017) at Southeast Ga. Health Systems in Brunswick.
Born in Folkston, Ga., her parents were Jessie Daniel Lee and Ruth Johns Lee Harrison. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Norma Jean Harrison.
Ms. Brauda had worked previously as a Grill Cook for Steak &...
Isla Fancy Herrin Roberson
Mar 30, 2017
Waycross-Isla Fancy “Herrin” Roberson, 90 of Waycross, passed away Thursday morning (March 30, 2017) at Baptist Village Nursing Home in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Hickox, Ga., her parents were the late Owen K. Herrin and Isla Leone “Kaney” Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Maxie “Tab” Roberson; 2 sons, Kurt House and Philip...
Olan Mauney
Mar 30, 2017
Brunswick-Olan Terry Mauney, 51 of Brunswick, passed away Thursday (March 30, 2017) at his residence following and extended illness.
Born in Jesup, Ga., his parents are Melvin Jean Wilson Mauney, of Brunswick and the late Edward Clay Mauney. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Chuck Mauney.
He was of the Church of God faith. Olan was the owner and...
Teresa Smith Kelly
Mar 24, 2017
Hortense-Teresa Elizabeth Smith Kelly, 57, of Hortense passed away Friday (March 24, 2017) at her residence following a brief illness.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia her parents are Enoch and Marylyn Highsmith Smith.
She is preceded by her maternal grandparents, Dave and Jesse Highsmith, a brother, Alan Smith, her sister, Tina Coyne, Aunt and Uncle Ann and Elwin Hopkins.
Teresa worked as Tax Appraiser...
Philip Glen Strickland
Mar 24, 2017
STRICKLAND, Philip Glen Age 79, of Dunwoody, passed away March 19, 2017. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (March 28,2017) at 2 P.M. at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home in Nahunta, GA.
Juilana Thrift
Mar 19, 2017
Nahunta-Juilana “O’Quinn” Thrift, 68 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (March 19, 2017) at her residence.
Born in Hays, Kansas, her parents were Fred D. O’Quinn and Esther Knipp O’Quinn. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Williams.
Ms. Thrift worked as a Librarian for the Brantley Co. Commissioners. She attended the Hickox Praise and Worship Church.
Survivors include one brother...
Fay Sumner Bratcher
Mar 18, 2017
Nahunta-Fay Sumner Bratcher, 66 of Nahunta, passed away late Saturday night (March 18, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. following an extended illness.
Born in Jacksonville, Fl., her parents were Jessie Floyd Sumner and Thelma Baldre Sumner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Tynan Bratcher; a grandson, Bo Stegall; a Step-Son, Glynn Bratcher; 3...
Essie Boatwright Rodrigues
Mar 12, 2017
Mrs. Essie Boatwright Rodrigues,76 of Brunswick, passed away Sunday morning (March 12, 2017) at her residence surrounded by family & friends .
Born in Patterson, GA , she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Tom” Boatwright and Evener M. Adams Boatwright. She was also preceded in death by a son, Wendell T. Rodrigues; a grandson, Mark Thomas Czerepiski; several...

