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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Maurice Smith Scoggins
Jan 18, 2017
Waynesville- Maurice Smith Scoggins, 86 of Waynesville, passed away Wednesday morning (January 18, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in West Armuchee, GA., his parents were Dennis Scoggins and Nellie Smith Scoggins. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Louise Hinch Scoggins; two infant sons, Barry and Garry Scoggins; son and daughter-in-law, Tony...
Phyllis Annette Lane Walker
Jan 14, 2017
Hoboken -Phyllis Annette Lane Walker, 48, of Hoboken passed away Saturday morning (January 14, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, GA her mother was Carrie Mae Dubose Lane. She is also preceded in death by a sister, Sherry Lane; and a nephew, Devin Lane.
Phyllis was a homemaker and a...
Larry Jackson Wildes
Jan 12, 2017
Byron – Larry J. Wiles, 51, of Byron passed away Thursday morning (January 12, 2017) at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins after an extended illness.
Born in Folkston, GA his parents are Betty Lou Hendrix Wildes of Ludowici and the late Cecil Eugene Wildes. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Harper Wildes.
Larry was a foreman and...
Joseph Nathaniel Flowers
Jan 10, 2017
Hortense – Joseph Nathaniel Flowers, 37, of Hortense passed away (January 10, 2017) at Wayne Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Jesup, GA his parents are Curtis Eugene Flowers of Statesboro and Judy Mae Knight Holton of Hortense. He is preceded in death by a brother, James D. Holton and a grandmother, Birtie Mae Knight.
Joseph was...
Frank Melvin Clark, Sr.
Jan 10, 2017
Frank Melvin Clark, Sr., 78 of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday (January 10, 2017) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents were Melvin Asa Clark and Johnny Louise Lyles Clark Williams. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marcia Brooks Clark; and his son Frank Melvin “Bubba” Clark, Jr.
Frank was a member of Little...
Stanley Michael Kelley
Jan 4, 2017
Stanley Michael “Mike” Kelley, 65 of Atkinson, passed away suddenly Wednesday (January 4, 2017) at his residence.
He was born in Hunnington, WV., living most of his life in Jacksonville, FL and Brunswick, GA and the last six years in Atkinson. He was a devoted son to his parents, Roy Dean Foster and the late Barbara Borders Foster.
Mike proudly served in...
Geraldine Cato Riles
Jan 1, 2017
Geraldine Cato Riles, 76 of Brunswick, passed away Sunday (January 1, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles following an extended illness.
Born in Douglas, GA., Her parents were Daniel Leonard Cato and Clara Mae Chaney Cato King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roman D. Riles; her daughter, Donna Lyons; and her brother, Milton Cato.
Geraldine was a...
Frank Roy Cela
Jan 1, 2017
Mr. Frank Roy Cela, 71 of Nahunta, passed away Sunday (January 1, 2017) at Hospice of the Golden Isles following an extended illness.
Born in Savannah, GA., his parents were Joseph Cela and Belle Cela. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Shawn Cela; six brothers; and one sister.
Frank was a retired Concrete Supervisor for Florida Mining, and was...
Kenneth Doyle Morgan
Dec 31, 2016
Nahunta-Kenneth “Kenny” Doyle Morgan, 69 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday morning, (December 31, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Waycross.
Born in Nahunta, Ga. , his parents were the late Isaac Eugene Morgan and Maude Lyons Morgan. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Donald Morgan, Jessie Morgan, Charles Morgan, Elton Morgan, and Arnie Morgan.
Kenneth attended the Monticello Ridge...
Darryl Everett Strickland
Dec 29, 2016
Brunswick- Darryl Everett Strickland, 52 of Brunswick, passed away Thursday (December 29, 2016) at his residence following a brief illness.
Born in Waynesville, GA his parents were Mack Strickland and Geraldine Harris Strickland. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Terry, Charles, and Billy Strickland.
Darryl was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed playing pool, riding four wheelers and...
Paul Bowers
Dec 27, 2016
Raybon- Paul Bowers, 69, of Raybon passed away suddenly Tuesday night (December 27, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross.
Born in Greenfield, Illinois, his parents were the late Frealy H. Bowers and Edna Swarringim Bowers. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Handcock and a brother, Harold Bowers.
Paul was a deacon at Southside Baptist Church and...
Jimmie General Anderson, Sr
Dec 20, 2016
Hortense- Jimmie General “Jabo” Anderson, Sr. 81 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday morning (December 20, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.
Jimmie was born May 9, 1935, to the late Dan and Nora Bell Anderson of Thalman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Hazel Knight Anderson; and his great grandson, John Henry Criss.
He...
Wallace Edgar King, Jr
Dec 19, 2016
Hortense – Wallace Edgar King, Jr., 60, of Hortense passed away Monday night (December 19, 2016) at his residence after an extended illness.
Born in Ormond Beach, FL his parents are Bernice Howard King and the late Wallace King. He is also preceded in death by a brother, J.C. King; 2 uncles, Donald King and Leonard King, Jr.; and a...
Bedford Smith, Sr
Dec 19, 2016
Warner Robins- Bedford Smith, Sr., 87 of Warner Robins, GA, passed away early Monday (December 19, 2016) at his son’s residence, in Waynesville, where he had been residing for several months.
Born in Lyons, Ga., his parents were Sidney W. Smith, Sr. and Lillie Mae Jones Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife Arlene Flanders Smith; a grandson,...
Jesse Howell Howard
Dec 17, 2016
Nahunta- Jesse Howell Howard, 69 of Nahunta, passed away Saturday afternoon (December 17, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.
Born in Jesup, Ga., his parents were Jesse Melvin Howard and Mildred Cilla Middleton. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Audrey Ann Carter and Joyce Bennett.
Mr. Howard had served in the U.S. Army and was an avid...
Mary Jean Dunne
Dec 16, 2016
Brunswick- Mary Jean Dunne , 76 of Brunswick, passed away Friday, (December 16, 2016) at Southeast Ga Health System, in Brunswick.
Born in Brunswick, Ga., her parents were Elidge Jacob Minchew and Mary Wilma Minchew. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Philip Dunne; and one brother, Herbert Minchew.
She was self employed with Avon and was #1 Avon...
Diane Edwards Griffin
Dec 15, 2016
Hoboken – Diane Edwards Griffin, 68, of Hoboken passed away Thursday evening (December 15, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness.
Born in Waycross, her parents were William Silas and Mamie Hale Edwards. She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gracie Dowling.
Diane was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist...
David Allen O'Berry
Dec 1, 2016
David Allen O’Berry, 65 of Hortense, passed away Thursday (December 1, 2016) at his residence.
Born in Hortense, GA., his parents were Tom O’Berry and Sara Frances Ake. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Johnson O’Berry.
David served in the United States Air Force, and was employed with HVAC for many years as a heating and air technician....
Major Everett Elisha 'Bubba' Pritchard, Jr.
Nov 30, 2016
Flowery Branch – Major Everett Elisha “Bubba” Pritchard, Jr., 90, of Flowery Branch passed away Wednesday night (November 30, 2016) at his residence.
Born in Fitzgerald, GA his parents were Everett Elijah and Eloise McCranie Pritchard, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Griffin James Pritchard; stepson, Jay James; granddaughter, Kelly Denise Lee; a brother, Judge...
Mattie Virginia Herrin
Nov 27, 2016
Mattie Virginia Herrin, 23 of Hoboken, passed away Sunday night (November 27, 2016) following injuries sustained in an accident.
Born in Waycross, GA., her parents are Gregory James Herrin and Nina Able.
Mattie was a graduate of Brantley County High School. She was a member of Hickox Christian Faith Chapel, and enjoyed FSU Games, reading, and music. She loved her...

