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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Joseph 'Joe' Franklin Rooks
Aug 30, 2015
Hortense- Joseph "Joe" Franklin Rooks, 76 of Hortense, passed away Sunday (August 30, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Waynesville, GA., his parents are Henry Clayton Rooks, of Gardi and the late Vinter Clara Gibson Rooks. He was also preceded in death by his wife and sweetheart of 54 years, Martha Evelyn Dailey Rooks. Joe served...
Carolyn Walter
Aug 29, 2015
Carolyn Elizabeth Morgan Walter, 73 of Canton, GA., passed away Saturday (August 29, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents were Waldo Emerson Morgan and Gladys Margaret Smith Morgan. She worked many years as a Real Estate Agent. Ms. Carolyn attended North Ridge Church of Christ, enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing banjo, and was...
Frances 'Louise' Wilson Meeks
Aug 28, 2015
Hoboken-Mrs. Frances " Louise" Wilson Meeks,42, of Hoboken died late Friday evening (Aug. 28, 2015) in The Hospice Satilla House in Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Blackshear, GA. her parents are Jerry Wilson of Blackshear, and Huba Clare Tanner Griffin of Hoboken. She is preceded by her step-father, Malcolm Griffin and 1 brother, Jerry Gregory Wilson. Louise worked...
Helen Marie Jones Scott
Aug 27, 2015
Nahunta - Helen Marie Jones Scott, 82, of Nahunta died Thursday evening (August 27, 2015) at Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta after an extended illness. Born in Fairmont, WV her parents were Harvey and Ruth Jones. Helen was of the Christian faith. She loved playing bingo, fishing, walking and her family. Survivors 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Crystal & Jim Humphrey...
Cheryl Ann Hickox
Aug 26, 2015
Hickox-Cheryl Ann Hickox, 59 of Hickox, passed away suddenly Wednesday (August 26, 2015) at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup. Born in Jacksonville, Fl., her parents are Gerald "Scamp" Thrift, of Hickox, and the late Dorothy Jeanette Rogers Thrift. She was a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church, and loved fishing, gardening, and taking care of her grandkids. Cheryl was retired...
Richard Scott Taylor
Aug 25, 2015
Brunswick - Richard "Ricky" Scott Taylor, 59, of Brunswick died Tuesday evening (August 25, 2015) at Archbold Medical Center in Thomasville, GA after an extended illness. Born in Tampa, FL his parents were the late Jack and Elsie Marie Lowe Harrell. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Casey Taylor. Richard was an extraordinary carpenter that could build...
Ashleigh 'Sister' Loren Poore
Aug 22, 2015
Nahunta - Ashleigh "Sister" Loren Poore, 2, of Nahunta passed away Saturday morning (August 22, 2015) at her residence. Born in Brunswick, GA her parents are Dustin Loren Poore of Waynesville and Verdalee Nunez Flanagan of Nahunta. Survivors include her parents; 4 brothers, Bailey Sapp of Jesup, Gavin Underwood of Waynesville, Brandon Krauss of Nahunta and Dustin Loren Poore, Jr....
Robert Steven Watkins
Aug 20, 2015
Robert Steven Watkins, 45 of Nahunta, passed away early Thursday morning (August 20, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following a short illness. Born in Fulton County, GA., his parents are the late, James Edward Watkins, Sr., and Barbara Townsend Ingram, of Waleska, GA. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charlie Ingram;...
Bishop Hugh Dellis Arnold
Aug 18, 2015
Bishop Hugh Dellis Arnold, 75 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (August 18, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System, in Brunswick, GA., following a short illness. Born in Hoboken, GA., his parents were Hugh Dorsey Arnold and Edna Lucille Carter Arnold. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jackie Arnold. He loved the Lord and his Ministry, family, composing...
Infant Paisley Lynn Johns
Aug 13, 2015
Raybon-Infant Paisley Lynn Johns, went to be with the Lord Thursday ( August 13, 2015). Her parents are Gerald Lynn Johns and Jennifer Lynn Willis. She was preceded by a paternal grandfather, Willie Winton Johns, and a brother, Devin Ryan Johns. She is survived by her father, Gerald Lynn Johns, mother Jennifer Lynn Willis both of Raybon. Maternal grandparents, C.B....
Vinie Ribron
Aug 10, 2015
Vinie Kiziah Head Ribron, 71 of Nahunta, passed away Monday morning (August 10, 2015) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Waverly, GA., her parents were Willie "Bill" Head and Martha Wilson Head. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Ribron; two infant daughters; daughter, Vinie Kay Ribron; a grandson, Sheldon Rocky Flowers, Jr. "Little...
Evelyn 'Summer' Hamilton
Aug 4, 2015
Waycross - Infant Evelyn "Summer" Hamilton, 6 days old, passed away Tuesday morning (August 4, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after a brief illness. Born in Waycross, GA her parents are Gary Allen Hamilton and Chelsea Dale Aldridge both of Waycross. Survivors include her parents; a sister Lillian Merritt of Waycross; her maternal grandparents, Rodney Aldridge (Micaela)...
Aletha Mae White
Jul 29, 2015
Hickox- Aletha Mae Herrin White, 96 of Hickox, passed away Wednesday evening (July 29, 2015) at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wayne County which is now Brantley County she was the daughter of Joseph Madison "Mack" Herrin and Julia Thrift Herrin. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Willie Lee...
Elizabeth Louvern Stoots Hendrickson
Jul 27, 2015
Patterson - Elizabeth Louvern Stoots Hendrickson, 78, of Patterson died Monday evening (July 27, 2015) a Bayview Nursing Home in Nahunta after an extended illness. Born in Charleston, WV her parents were Steve & Mary Rodgers Stoots. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Hendrickson; 2 Sons, Danny Gravley and Jeff Gravley; 2 Brothers; and a Sister....
Wilma Hamil
Jul 26, 2015
Jacksonville-Wilma Eugenia Rowell Hamil, 76 of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday afternoon (July 26, 2015) at Community Hospice Morris Center, in Jacksonville, FL. following an extended illness. Born in Patterson, GA., her parents were David Tillman Rowell and Minnie Mae Manning Rowell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Keil Head Hamil, Jr.; and 2 sisters, Laverne Morgan and...
Ruth Eliza Lee Wainright
Jul 25, 2015
Bachlott - Ruth Eliza Lee Wainright, 84 of Bachlott community died Saturday evening (July 25, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Frank Thomas and Martha Dixon Lee. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha "Gail" Wainright; sister, Mildred Hickox; a brother, Herman Lee; and 2 brothers-in-law,...
William 'Honky Tonk' Carroll Lewis
Jul 24, 2015
Nahunta-Mr. William Carroll "Honky Tonk" Lewis, 64 of Nahunta, passed away early Friday morning (July 24, 2015) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross, after a brief illness. Born in Raybon, GA., his parents were Ulice Spencer "Bunt" Lewis and Vera Evelyn Mobley Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Darwin Lewis. Carroll was a member...
Mary Shafer Altman
Jul 20, 2015
Mary Shafer Altman, 71 of Hoboken, passed away early Monday morning (July 20, 2015) at Pierce County Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Born in Waycross GA., her parents were William Hugh Shafer and Sarah Louise McQuaig Shafer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wayne Altman, Sr.; a baby girl; and her brother, Charles Hugh Shafer....
Jesse Willie O'Neal, Jr
Jul 7, 2015
J.W. O'Neal, Jr., 65 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (July 7, 2015) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Jesse W. "Red" O'Neal, Sr. and Rosa Mae Stewart O'Neal. He was also preceded by one sister, Katie Ann O'Neal; three brothers, Terry, Jerry, and James Edward O'Neal. J.W. was retired from Al Baker...
Annie Gertrude Rivas
Jun 25, 2015
Hoboken- Annie "Ann" Gertrude Crews Rivas, 51, of Hoboken died Thursday afternoon (June 25, 2015) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after an extended illness. Born in Blackshear, GA., her parents were James Crews and Katherine Smith Crews Johns. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Jesse Johns. She was a homemaker, attended The Potters Field Church,...
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