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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Leslie 'Lynn' Drury

Leslie 'Lynn' Drury

Apr 25, 2016

White Oak- Leslie "Lynn" Drury, 60 of White Oak, GA., passed away early Monday (April 25, 2016) at his residence following a brief illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are the late Fred Fulton Drury, Jr. and Betty Chapman Drury, of White Oak, GA. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Lamar Drury;...

Leisa Moore Douberly

Leisa Moore Douberly

Apr 21, 2016



Nahunta – Leisa Moore Douberly, 52, of Nahunta passed away Thursday morning (April 21, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA her parents were LeRoy and Mary “Peggy” Louise Douberly Moore. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Benny Moore and George Moore.

Leisa was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She...

Ralph Mccormick

Ralph Mccormick

Apr 19, 2016



Ralph McCormick, 65 of Waycross, passed away Tuesday (April 19, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System following a brief illness.

Born in Madison, West Virginia., his parents were Shelby McCormick and Maude Bell McCormick. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Elaine McCormick McKinney; four sisters; and his niece, Mary Susan Allbritton.

Ralph retired after 30 years from Laura...

Billy Van Mcmanus

Billy Van Mcmanus

Apr 17, 2016



Billy Van McManus, 62 of Brunswick, GA., passed away Sunday (April 17, 2016) at Landmark Hospital, in Savannah, following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents were Russell Van McManus and Gwendalyn Carter.

Billy served in the United States Army and worked many years for Georgia Pacific as a Lab Tech.

He is survived by his son, Kevin R. McManus....

Annie Lou Loyd

Annie Lou Loyd

Apr 17, 2016



Nahunta-Mrs. Annie Lou Loyd, 96 of Blackshear, passed away Sunday afternoon (April 17, 2016) at the Pierce County Nursing Home, in Blackshear, GA., following an extended illness.

She was a native of Brantley County and was born in Tarrytown, GA., her parents were Rufus Deen Riner and Eva Mae Scott Riner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Linda Gail Strickland O'Neal

Linda Gail Strickland O'Neal

Apr 12, 2016



Jesup – Linda Gail Strickland O’Neal, 57, of Jesup passed away Tuesday evening (April 12, 2016) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jesup, GA her parents were Russell and Joyce O’Neal Strickland. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Andrew R. O’Neal; and a grandson, Eric L. Kirkland.

Linda was a homemaker and a member...

Michael Leon Owens

Michael Leon Owens

Apr 12, 2016



Michael Leon Owens, 50 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday night (April 12, 2016) at his residence following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Claxton, GA., his parents were Randall Brinson Owens and Sandra Hogue Owens.

Michael was a retired Police Officer for Glynn County. He was of the Baptist Faith, and he loved fishing, hunting, and was a...

Edith Mae Alexander

Edith Mae Alexander

Apr 9, 2016



Edith Mae Stewart Alexander, 74 of Waynesville, passed away Saturday night (April 9, 2016) at Hospice of the Golden Isles, in Brunswick, following an extended illness.

Born in Loughman, FL., her parents were Charlie Stewart and Merty Greene Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Fredrick Alexander; her son, Stephen Lynn Alexander; and her sister, Linda Myers.

Edith...

Patricia 'Patsy' Batten Lee

Patricia 'Patsy' Batten Lee

Apr 7, 2016



Hoboken-Patricia “Patsy” Batten Lee, 66 of Hoboken, passed away Thursday morning (April 7, 2016) at her residence following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Hoboken, GA., her parents were John Henry Batten and Ona Mae Jacobs Batten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Billy Lee, Sr.; and two sisters, Alvie Chesser and Janice O’Neal.

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Juanita 'Elaine' Crews

Juanita 'Elaine' Crews

Apr 5, 2016



Juanita “Elaine” Crews, 72 of Folkston, passed away Tuesday morning(April 5, 2016) at Mayo Clinic Health System following an extended illness.

Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Ervin Crews and Thelma Thrift Crews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wallace Lavon Crews, Sr.; her sister, Thelma Louise Crews; and her niece, Sheila Miller.

Elaine worked recycling boxes for...

Eliza Maggie Daniels Clark

Eliza Maggie Daniels Clark

Apr 1, 2016





Waverly – Eliza Maggie Daniels Clark, 95, of Waverly passed away Friday afternoon (April 1, 2016) at Bayview Nursing Home after an extended illness.

Born in Waverly, GA her parents were Elias and Ella Brockington Daniels. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Cade Clark, Sr.; a son, James Edward Clark; a sister, Bessie Beatrice Brockington;...

Eldon Jefferson Lewis, Sr.

Eldon Jefferson Lewis, Sr.

Apr 1, 2016



Eldon Jefferson Lewis, Sr., 88, of Waycross went to sleep in Thomasville, GA but awoke in the arms of Jesus Friday morning (April 1, 2016).

Born in Brantley County on December 12, 1927, his parents were Joseph H. “Pete” Lewis and Mary Magdalene Ham Lewis. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 70 years, Annie...

Rev. Timothy 'Caleb' Crews

Rev. Timothy 'Caleb' Crews

Mar 28, 2016



Rev. Timothy “Caleb” Crews, 25 of Nahunta, passed away early Monday morning (March 28, 2016) from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born in Brunswick, GA., his parents are Wiley Crews and Anita Rowell Crews, of Hickox. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Waudell Crews; his maternal great grandparents, Lyman and Margie Rowell, and George and Solena Steedley....

Donald 'Donnie' Boyd Smith

Donald 'Donnie' Boyd Smith

Mar 21, 2016

Donald "Donnie" Boyd Smith, 73 of Nahunta, passed away early Monday morning (March 21, 2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., his parents were Luther Smith and Essie Mae Boyd Harper Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leola Manning Smith; his three brothers, Ed Smith, Rufus Smith, and Bobby Smith.

Donnie was...

Elizabeth A Mertz

Elizabeth A Mertz

Mar 16, 2016



Elizabeth Ann Thompson Mertz, 78 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (March 16, 2016) at Bayview Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL., her parents were Eldon Milton Thompson and Ruth Autry Langston Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Monroe Mertz; and her son, Gregory Scott Mertz.

Mrs. Mertz was currently a member of Hickox...

Earnest Anthony Wilson

Earnest Anthony Wilson

Mar 15, 2016



Earnest “Anthony” Wilson, 55, of Waynesville, passed away Tuesday morning (March 15,2016) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born in Savannah, GA his parents are Ernest H. Wilson, of Savannah, GA and Alla Faye Cribbs Davis, of Waynesville. He is preceded in death by his son, Ernest Anthony “Tony” Wilson, Jr.; his granddaughter, Kendra Corbitt; his sister, Nanette Alexandra...

Rodney 'Ron' Joseph Belanger

Rodney 'Ron' Joseph Belanger

Mar 14, 2016



Hortense – Rodney Joseph “Ron” Belanger, 73, of Hortense passed away Monday evening (March 14, 2016) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness.

Born in Wallagrass, Maine his parents were Treffle “Frenchie” and Ida Ouellette Belanger. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Margie Robey.

Ron served in the United States Air Force and...

Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright

Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright

Mar 14, 2016





Jesup – Mrs. Stephanie Lynn Manning Wainright, 48, of Jesup passed away Monday morning (March 14, 2016) at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Jesup, GA her parents are Rev. Wayne and Dianne Lewis Manning, Sr. of Jesup. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Corbett and Ethel Manning; her maternal grandparents, Spencer...

Warren B. Highsmith

Warren B. Highsmith

Mar 10, 2016



Atkinson- Warren B. Highsmith, of Atkinson, passed away Thursday morning (March 10, 2016) at Southeast GA Health System, in Brunswick, GA., following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were John Milton Highsmith and Alice McDonald Highsmith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edith Herrin Highsmith; his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Elsa Highsmith; his sister,...

Philip Raeder House

Philip Raeder House

Mar 9, 2016



Philip Raeder House, 64 of Augusta, GA., passed away Wednesday (March 9, 2016) at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, in Augusta, following an extended illness.

Born in Killean, TX., his parents are the late Jeremiah “Jerry” House and Isla Herrin Roberson, of Waycross. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeremiah Kurt House; his maternal grandparents, Owen K. Herrin,...