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Nahunta, GA Obituaries

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

Gretchen Hartwig Harrell

Gretchen Hartwig Harrell

Oct 13, 2012

Nahunta-Mrs. Gretchen Hartwig Harrell, 87, of Nahunta, passed away Saturday afternoon (Oct. 13,2012) in The Southeast Georgia Health Systems Brunswick Campus following an extended illness. Born in Shelby, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Arthur Robert and Ruth Morgan Hartwig. Also preceded in death by her husband James Kenneth Harris and a Granddaughter, Katie Lynn Bailey, 3 brothers,...

Eugene Wildes

Eugene Wildes

Oct 10, 2012

Nahunta- Cecil "Eugene" Wildes, 83 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (October 10, 2012) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Folkston, GA. His parents were Milton and Georgia Harris Wildes. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Owen Milton and James Franklin Wildes; a sister, Betty Lashley; 2 step-brothers, Willie and Calvin Johns. Eugene was an...

Joseph Jerrell Herrin

Joseph Jerrell Herrin

Oct 2, 2012

Nahunta-Joseph "Jerrell" Herrin, 62 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (October 2, 2012) in Jacksonville, following an extended illness. Born in Jesup, GA., his parents were James Robert and Vera Lee Rhoden Herrin. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and James Terrell Herrin. Jerrell was owner of Joseph Herrin Trucking, and drove a truck for many years,...

Donald Joseph Richardson

Donald Joseph Richardson

Oct 1, 2012

No services will be held at this time

April Mclaughlin Thornton

April Mclaughlin Thornton

Sep 27, 2012

Nahunta- Ms. April Lea McLaughlin Thornton, 32, and her infant son, Chase Alexander Kemp, 10 month old, both died Thursday from injuries they received in an automobile accident. Ms. April was born in Gowanda, N.Y. and was the daughter of Randy Lee Mc Laughlin & Rose Thornton Holliday. A member at The Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta, she loved making...

Chase Alexander Kemp

Chase Alexander Kemp

Sep 27, 2012

Nahunta- Chase Alexander Kemp, 10 month old and his mother Ms. April Lea McLaughlin Thornton, 32, both died Thursday (Sept. 27, 2012) from injuries they received in an automobile accident. Chase was born in Jesup, Georgia, his parents were, April Lea McLaughlin Thornton and Chad Anthony Kemp. A very happy little fellow Chase was always smiling and could light up...

Harold Troy Moore

Harold Troy Moore

Sep 23, 2012

Hortense- Harold Troy Moore, 75 of Hortense, passed away Sunday ( September 23, 2012) at Southeast Georgia Health System following an extended illness. Born in Ellijay, GA., his parents were Grady William and Laura Velma Watkins Moore. He is also preceded in death by 2 children, Joey and Genevie Moore; 3 brothers, Henry, Rufus, and Rowland Moore, and 4 sisters,...

Devin Ryan Johns

Devin Ryan Johns

Sep 21, 2012

Waynesville-Devin Ryan Johns, 17 of Waynesville, passed away Friday afternoon (September, 21, 2012) following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Brunswick, GA his parents are Gerald Lynn Johns and Beverly L. Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Winton Johns, his cousin, Eric Johns, and his aunt, Shirley Morris. Devin attended Hickox Independent Church. He...

Johnny Jeanette Cave

Johnny Jeanette Cave

Sep 17, 2012

Nahunta- Johnny "Jeanette" Bibbs Cave, 73 of Nahunta, passed away late Monday (September 17, 2012) at Southeast Georgia Health System following an extended illness. Born in Memphis, TN., her parents were John Thomas and Barbara Moffat Bibbs. Jeanette was of the Baptist Faith, she enjoyed sewing, Crocheting, and loved Nascar, her favorite driver was Dale Jarrett. She worked at Friendly...

Shelba Lynes Copeland

Shelba Lynes Copeland

Sep 9, 2012

Waycross-Shelba "Joann" Lynes Copeland, 57 of Waycross, passed away Sunday (September 9, 2012) at St. Vincent Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA., her parents are Maybel Arnold Lynes and the late Jesse James Lynes. She is also preceded in death by one brother, Linton Lynes. Shelba worked as a cook at Baptist Village,...

Martha Jane Watterson

Martha Jane Watterson

Sep 5, 2012

Nahunta- Martha Jane Short Watterson, 92 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday (September 5, 2012) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Butler, Missouri., her parents were Emori Wilson and Myrtle Ann Stubbs Short. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Watterson; 4 brothers, Edward, Otis, Virgil, and Roy Short; and a sister, Glena Barton....

Phyllis Caporale Neuwirth

Phyllis Caporale Neuwirth

Sep 3, 2012

Hortense-Phyllis Caporale Neuwirth, 87 of Hortense, passed away Monday morning ( September 3, 2012) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois, her parents were Thomas and Mary Smith Caporale. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Neuwirth, and 2 brothers. Phyllis was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church. She was a homemaker...

Carlton Moore

Carlton Moore

Sep 2, 2012

Nahunta-Dempsey "Carlton" Moore, 65 of Nahunta, went home to be with the lord Sunday evening (September 2, 2012), following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, Ga., his parents were Jasper and Grace Edwards Moore. He is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Charles, Jimmy, and Harry Moore, and 2 sisters, Barbara and Molly Moore. Carlton was of the Baptist...

E. Aline Allen

E. Aline Allen

Sep 1, 2012

Hickox-Mrs. Eva "Aline" Dyal Allen,81, of Hickox died Saturday afternoon in The Southeast Georgia Health Systems Brunswick Campus after a brief illness. Born in Homeland in Charlton County she was the daughter of Roma & Ida Mae Yawn Dyal. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Rev. L.C. Allen, 2-sons,Rev. Larry James Allen and Michael David...

Sallie Morgan

Sallie Morgan

Aug 29, 2012

Hortense- Sallie "Ann" Davis Morgan, 66 of Hortense, passed away Wednesday morning (August 29, 2012) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Jacksonville, FL., her parents were William Henry Jr., and Sarah McCullars Davis. She is also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jerry and Buddy Davis, and a sister, Sandra Davis. Ann was a homemaker, and a...

James Knippers

James Knippers

Aug 29, 2012

Nahunta-Mr. James "Jimmy" David Knippers,49, of Nahunta died early Wednesday morning in The Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup after a brief illness. Born in Jacksonville, Florida he was the son of Major and Shirley Queen Knippers. Jimmy was a self employed painter and attended The Nahunta Church of God. He loved landscaping, fishing and going camping. Proceeded in death by...

Thomas Earl Williams

Thomas Earl Williams

Aug 28, 2012

Waynesville-Thomas Earl Williams, 71 of Waynesville, passed away early Tuesday morning (August 28, 2012) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Lulaton, Ga., his parents were Bernie and Ruby Knox Williams. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Mildred O'neal. Thomas served in the Army, and retired from Atlantic Engineer Products as a skilled laborer. Thomas...

Emily R. Jacobs

Emily R. Jacobs

Aug 27, 2012

Hoboken-Emily Robbins Jacobs, 87 of Hoboken, passed away late Monday night at 11:35PM( August 27, 2012) at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Atlanta, GA., she is preceded in death by her birth parents, Harry D. and Amelie Alley Bennett, and her adopted parents, Alex Walter and Sarah Jane Sweat Robbins. She is also preceded in death by...

Debra Lee Myers Alderman Cook

Debra Lee Myers Alderman Cook

Aug 23, 2012

Nahunta- Debra Lee Myers Alderman Cook, 53, of Nahunta died suddenly Thursday morning (August 24, 2012) at her residence. Born in Winter Haven, FL., her parents are Linda Stewart Myers and the late Leland Myers. Debra was a member of Lulaton Baptist Church. She worked as a homemaker, and enjoyed hunting, flowers, and loved the outdoors. Survivors include a daughter,...

Johnny Bryant Turner,Sr.

Johnny Bryant Turner,Sr.

Aug 15, 2012

Waynesville- Johnny Bryant Turner, 58, of Waynesville died Wednesday afternoon (August 15, 2012) at his residence after an extended illness. Born in Marks, MS his parents are Mary Green Turner and the late Harry Dale Turner. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Laster. Johnny was a aircraft manager for Gulf Stream and served in the United...