OBITUARY LISTING
Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Deloris Boatwright
Oct 31, 2015
Douglas - Deloris Boatwright, 48, of Douglas passed away early Saturday morning (October 31, 2015) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA her parents were Richard James and Verlie Allen Boatwright. She is also preceded in death by 2 nieces, Jessica Davis and Kayla Taft. Deloris was a member of Hortense Church of God of Prophecy...
Lisa Marie Smith Crews
Oct 31, 2015
- Lisa Marie Smith Crews, 31, of Nahunta died suddenly Saturday night (October 31, 2015) at her residence. Born in Waycross, GA her parents are the late David Deloach Smith and Wanda Jacobs Smith of Nahunta. She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Joseph L. Jacobs; her paternal grandparents, Lewis and Priscilla Cowart Smith; and 3 Aunts,...
Charles Scott
Oct 29, 2015
Charles Scott, 77 of Waynesville, passed away Thursday (October 29, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Melbourne, FL., his parents were Garland B. Scott and Leona A. Ramsey Scott. Charles served in the United States Navy and worked many years in maintenance at FLETC. He loved fishing, airplanes, racing, and building race engines. Survivors include his...
Patricia Rapiey
Oct 27, 2015
Hortense- Patricia Rapiey, 62, of Hortense died Tuesday evening (October 27, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland, Ohio her parents were Philip and Ellen Vargus Alestri. Patricia was a homemaker for many years. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy...
April Nicole Raulerson
Oct 23, 2015
Trudie Community- April Nicole Drury Raulerson, 28 of Trudie Community, passed away Friday (October 23, 2015) at her residence. Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents are the late Benjamin Hampton Drury, Jr. and Donna Crews Drury, of Trudie Community. Along with her father, she was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Lois E. Crews; maternal grandfather, Oliver "Obie"...
Infant Dart
Oct 21, 2015
Infant Dart went to be with the Lord Wednesday (October 21, 2015). Survivors include parents, William Dart and Meggan Brodmerkel Dart, of Hortense; maternal grandparents, Earl and Debbie Mikels, of Nahunta; maternal grandfather, Don Brodmerkel, of Jacksonville; paternal grandparents, Tommy and Melanie Gill, of Hortense, and Robert and Cheryl Dart, of Jesup. Also many aunts, uncles, and other relatives. Graveside...
John Curtis Crews
Oct 15, 2015
Hoboken - John Curtis Crews, 27, of Hoboken passed away Thursday afternoon (October 15, 2015) at his residence. Born in Waycross, GA his parents are the late Curtis Crews and Frances Spikes Crews Hopton of Hoboken. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Sarah "Beth" Odum, a brother, Hank Crews; maternal grandparents, Bobby Spikes and Sarah Justice; and...
Ronald Edmond Williams
Oct 10, 2015
Ronald Edmond Williams, 75 of Hoboken, GA., passed away Saturday (October 10, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, GA., following an extended illness. Born in Robinson, IL., his parents were Garold Williams and Mary Helen Beard Williams. He worked many years as a truckdriver for Thom's Trucking. He loved cars, working in the yard, and was a member...
Jerry Crews
Oct 10, 2015
Folkston-Mr. Jerry Crews,63,of the Race Pond Community, died Saturday morning (Oct.10,2015) in The Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus after a extended illness. Born in Brantley County he was the son of Bill Crews and Irene Moody Drury. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Crews, 2-siters, Mary Morgan and Peggy Sue Drury. Mr. Crews was of...
Thomas Dewitt Dowling
Sep 30, 2015
Nahunta - Thomas Dewitt Dowling, Sr., 55, of Nahunta died Wednesday morning (September 30, 2015) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Waycross, GA his parents are the late Glynwood Dowling and Mercedes Jacobs Dowling of Nahunta. Thomas was a manager for Sears and retired from the United States Navy. He was of the Baptist faith and loved...
Frances 'Melinda' Drawdy Kitchens
Sep 21, 2015
Hortense-Frances Melinda Drawdy Kitchens, 64 of Hortense, passed away Monday (September 21, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System following an extended illness. Born in Waycross, GA., her parents were Hugh Drawdy and Frances Strickland Sheffield. Frances worked many years as a Convenient Store Manager, she was a hard worker and loved to help people. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law,...
John 'Billy' Lee
Sep 19, 2015
Hoboken- John "Billy" Lee, Sr., 74 of Hoboken died Saturday morning (September 19, 2015) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, GA his parents were Henry George and Thelma Lane Lee. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ira Wayne Lee and Baby brother Lee; 2 sisters, Ann Thrift and Evon Woodard; 2 sisters-in-law, Alvie...
Wanda 'Diane' Allen Griffin
Sep 17, 2015
Bachlott - Wanda "Diane" Allen Griffin, 61, of Bachlott died Thursday evening (September 17, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System after an extended illness. Born in Ludowicci, GA her parents were Rev. Lester "L.C." and Aline Dyal Allen. She is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Charles Allen, Larry J. Allen and David Michael Allen. Diane was a homemaker...
William John Clark
Sep 16, 2015
Waycross- William John Clark, 44, of Waycross died suddenly Wednesday morning (September 16, 2015) at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Lucious Clark of St. Simons Island and Sandra Darlene King of Brunswick. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hillie King and Edna Earl King, his paternal grandparents, William Clark...
Connie Lavelle Morgan
Sep 15, 2015
Hortense - Connie Lavelle Morgan, 60, of Hortense died Tuesday evening (September 15, 2015) at his residence. Born in Waycross, GA his mother was Myrtis Cleo Morgan Lambert. He is also preceded in death by a brother, William Harris; and a sister, Gail Farmer. Connie was a carpenter and served in the United States Army. He also loved fishing, being...
Jackie 'Ed' Edward Hyers
Sep 14, 2015
Hortense - Jackie "Ed" Edward Hyers, 69, of Hortense died Monday afternoon (September 14, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Alma, GA his parents were Archie and Mildred Troupe Blanton. He is also preceded in death by a son, Patrick Hyers. Ed retired Georgia Pacific after 40 years as a pipe fitter...
Linda G Rowell
Sep 6, 2015
Sardis, GA-Linda Gale Jacobs Rowell, 67 of Sardis, GA., passed away Sunday (September 6, 2015) at Burke Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Eddie Jacobs and Margaret Moody Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Rowell; and a brother, Cecil Jacobs. Linda was a homemaker and a member of...
Joshua Harvey Mitchell
Sep 4, 2015
Waynesville - Joshua Harvey Mitchell, 38, died suddenly Friday morning (September 4, 2015) at his residence after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, NY his parents are Michael Harvey Mitchell and Diane Jean Walsh Mitchell both of NY. Joshua worked in landscaping and loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors. Survivors include his parents; 2 brothers, Michael Mitchell and Tommy...
Basil Willis Holmes
Sep 4, 2015
Hortense - Basil Willis Holmes, 65, of Hortense died early Friday morning (September 4, 2015) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents were Lester Eugene and Alice Cooler Holmes. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Penny Ruth Usher Holmes; and 7 brothers and sisters. Basil was a retired plumber and served...
Calvin Wayne Jacobs
Sep 2, 2015
Calvin Wayne Jacobs, 64 of Hortense, passed away Wednesday (September 2, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Jacobs. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Jacobs; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Alisha Jacobs; three grandchildren; four brothers, Jerry Jacobs, Lenard Jacobs, Joe Jacobs; a stepbrother, Pete...

