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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Bobby 'Mac' Cook, Jr.

Bobby 'Mac' Cook, Jr.

Mar 10, 2017



Nahunta-Mr. Bobby "Mac" Cook, Jr., 59, passed away Friday afternoon (Mar. 10, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, Georgia he was the son of the late Bobby Cook, Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Amelia Johns Cook, of Nahunta. Also was preceded in death by his Father-in-law & Mother-in-law, Jessie and Mable Lynes.

Mr. Bobby attended The Hickox Praise...

Anna Anderson

Anna Anderson

Mar 6, 2017



Anna Louise Townsley Anderson, 84 of Hortense, passed away Monday morning (March 6, 2017) at Jesup Health and Rehab Center, following an extended illness.

Born in Pottstown, PA., her parents were the late Ernest Townsley, Sr., and Naomi Shenfield Townsley. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Townsley, Jr. and Maurice Townsley.

Mrs. Anderson was a homemaker and a...

Charlotte Ann Gregory

Charlotte Ann Gregory

Mar 5, 2017



Charlotte Ann Gregory, 74, passed away on March 5, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Charlotte was born July 7, 1942 in Charlotte, NC to the late Reuben and Mamie Gregory. She is survived by her dear friend Carl Assalone, friends Rodney Assalone and Ashley Johnson; brother Greg Gregory, Jr.; half sister Shirley Gregory; sister-in-law Stella Gregory; niece Carolyn Combs...

Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Baxley Ponsell

Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Baxley Ponsell

Mar 4, 2017



Gwendolyn Baxley Ponsell , 87, of Hortense, Georgia passed away Saturday (March 4, 2017) at Hospice of Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA. following an extended illness.

Born on June 14, 1929 in Baxley, GA., her parents were Ernest Mitchell Baxley and Jennie Beecher Baxley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Julian Ponsell and her brother...

Debra Tibbetts

Debra Tibbetts

Mar 1, 2017



Debra Sue “Debbie” Rowlan” Tibbetts ,46, of Waynesville, passed away at her residence (March 1,2017). Born in Hilliard , Fl., her parents were Clarence Linnard and Katherine Louise Wingate Rowlan. She is also preceded by her husband, Steven Tibbetts. Debbie was a homemaker and loved coloring and doing puzzles. She is survived by 3 sons, Robert Rowlan, Nathan Keene, and...

Mary Frances Lee

Mary Frances Lee

Feb 27, 2017



Riverside Community- Mary Frances Lee, of Riverside Community, passed away Monday (February 27, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Elemuel "Lem" Lee and Betty Irene Hendrix Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Arris Lee; her grandson, Devin Michael Williams; and her sister, Mattie Bell Lee.

Mary was a...

Cody Dowell

Cody Dowell

Feb 24, 2017



Waynesville-“Cody” James Dowell, 22, of Waynesville passed away Friday night (February 24, 2017) from

injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Brunswick, Ga., his parents are Duane Dowell, Sr.

and Shannon Hardwick Dowell. Cody attended Atkinson Church of God and enjoyed the outdoors, riding

his dirt bike and four wheeler riding. He was employed with the family business Dowell & Sons as...

Stacy Cross Clemons

Stacy Cross Clemons

Feb 24, 2017



Stacy Deidre Cross Clemons, 33 of Brunswick, passed away Friday (February 24, 2017) following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents are James M. Cross and Diane Anderson Cross. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Hazel Anderson; her paternal grandparents, Eddie and Clara Cross.

Stacy attended Trinity Church of Nazarene, she...

Christian Cunningham

Christian Cunningham

Feb 21, 2017



Hortense-Christian Slade Cunningham, 23, of Hortense passed away suddenly Tuesday (February 21, 2017) at his residence in Pennsylvania.

Born in Waycross, Ga. His parents are Richard Lewis Cunningham and Donna Jean Denison. He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandmother, Barbara Huggins.

Christian was a member of the Twin Rivers Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, and working out. He was a...

Ruthie Mae Nix

Ruthie Mae Nix

Feb 21, 2017



Waynesville-Ruthie Mae Rooks Nix, 68 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday morning (February 21, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness.

Born in Waynesville, Ga., her parents were James Rooks and Daisey Taylor Rooks. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Rooks and a sister, Mary Grace Rooks.

Mrs. Nix worked for International Auto Processing...

Clyde Walker

Clyde Walker

Feb 16, 2017



Alabama - Clyde Walker, 94, of Opelika Alabama passed away Thursday (February 16, 2017) at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 15, 1922 in Hickox, GA to the late Hamp and Laura Crews Walker. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 70 years Annie Hickox Walker; his son, Clyde Eustis;...

Raymond Head

Raymond Head

Feb 12, 2017



Hilliard- Raymond Head, 74 of Hilliard, FL., passed away Sunday (February 12, 2017) at Northeast Florida Community Hospice, following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents were Meyers E. Head and Lucille Williams Head. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Idells Mayeaux, and Judy Horne.

Raymond was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and...

Anniston Palmer Wilson

Anniston Palmer Wilson

Feb 12, 2017



Anniston Palmer Wilson, 16 months old, passed away Sunday (February 12, 2017) at her residence.

Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were James Cutshall and Marley Wilson. She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandfather, Cleve Wilson.

Survivors include her parents, James Cutshall and Marley Wilson; her maternal grandmother, Suzanne Wilson, of Nahunta; her maternal great grandmother, Stella Wilson, of...

Julia Highsmith Walker

Julia Highsmith Walker

Feb 6, 2017



Hickox- Julia Viola Highsmith Walker, 70 of Hickox, passed away Monday (February 6, 2017) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA., her parents were Hoke Smith Highsmith and Evelyn Herrin Highsmith. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Minnie Wainright; her brother, James “Jimmy” Highsmith; and her half brother, Vernon Wainright.

Julia retired after many years...

Terry Emory Logan

Terry Emory Logan

Feb 4, 2017



Nahunta - Terry Emory Logan, 51 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday (February 4th, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL. Terry worked as a Carpenter for many years. He was known for his talented work and funny personality. He loved fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. He is...

Jesse M. Waldrep, Jr.

Jesse M. Waldrep, Jr.

Feb 3, 2017

Mr. Jesse M. Waldrep, Jr., 73, of Nahunta passed away Friday evening (Feb. 3, 2017) in The S.E. Georgia Health Systems Brunswick Campus.There will be no services at this time.

William Stanley Edwards

William Stanley Edwards

Jan 31, 2017



Atkinson- William “Stanley” Edwards, 66 of Atkinson, passed away late Tuesday (January 31, 2017) at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, following an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, GA., his parents were William Silas Edwards and Mamie Hale Edwards. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Diane Griffin; and his brother, William Jackson Edwards.

Stanley worked many years as a Foreman...

Robert Wayne Shreve

Robert Wayne Shreve

Jan 29, 2017



Nahunta- Robert Wayne Shreve, Sr., 65 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (January 29, 2017) at Southeast Georgia Health System, in Brunswick, following an extended illness.

Born in Charleston, WV., his parents were Arnold James Shreve, Sr., and Eloise Markawits Shreve. He was also preceded in death by two children, Michael and Caroline Shreve; and a brother, Arnold James Shreve, Jr.

Mr. Shreve...

Gerald 'Wayne' O'Berry

Gerald 'Wayne' O'Berry

Jan 26, 2017



Gerald “Wayne” O’Berry, 68, of Wray, GA passed away Thursday evening (January 26, 2017) at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA his parents were John H. and Ina Loper O’Berry. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Pete O’Berry and Harold O’Berry.

Wayne worked at Joe’s Lumber Yard and attended the DeBerry Baptist Church. He...

Lorena Rowell Strickland

Lorena Rowell Strickland

Jan 19, 2017



Nahunta – Mrs. Lorena Rowell Strickland, 89, of Nahunta passed away early Thursday morning (January 19, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were David Franklin and Emma Conner Rowell. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Norris Strickland and several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Lorena was retired from the Brantley...