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Nahunta, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Nahunta, GA, Brantley County & Surrounding Areas
Linda Sue Godfrey Hawkins Durden
Jul 27, 2013
Offerman- Linda Sue Godfrey Hawkins Durden, 50, of Offerman died Saturday afternoon (July 27, 2013) at her sister's residence after an extended illness. Born in Juneau, Alaska her parents are Edwin Joseph Godrey, Jr. of Jesup, GA and Mamie Lou Nichols Brinkley of Waynesville. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Edward Durden, Jr. Linda was a homemaker...
Sharon Ferguson
Jul 26, 2013
Brunswick- Sharon L. Ferguson, 62 of Brunswick, passed away Friday morning (July 26, 2013) at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick following a sudden illness. Born in Brunswick, GA., her parents were Gordon Keith and Louise Higginbotham Ferguson. Sharon worked many years in Real Estate. She enjoyed going to the beach, and she loved to read. Survivors include her 4...
Mildred Highsmith
Jul 16, 2013
Jacksonville-Mildred Louise Jones Highsmith, 88 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday (July 16, 2013) at the Earl B. Hadlow Center in Jacksonville, Fl. following an extended illness. Born in Columbus, GA., her parents were George and Clara Belle Jones. Married Frederick Lowell Highsmith from Nahunta, GA in 1948, and traveled the United States with him and their children during his Naval...
Helen Williams
Jul 16, 2013
Hortense-Helen Lavada Loper Williams, 76 of Hortense, passed away Tuesday (July 16, 2013), at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, following an extended illness. She was Born on October 2, 1936 in Brantley County, GA, the daughter of the late Major Elwood Loper and Lydia Nancy Sloan. Helen lived for several years in Michigan, New York, and Florida before returning...
Mary Joan Morgan
Jul 11, 2013
Hortense- Mary Joan White Morgan , 75, of Hortense passed away early Thursday morning (July 11, 2013) at her residence after an extended illness. Born in Woodbine, IL her parents were Walter and Gladys Hoppe White. Mary has been an office manager for Morgan Automotive, Inc . since 1996.Also she enjoyed the outdoors, cutting grass and learning computers. Survivors include...
Billy Thrift
Jul 9, 2013
Folkston-Billy Othell Thrift, 78 of Folkston, passed away Tuesday morning (July 9, 2013) at the Hospice House in Waycross, following an extended illness. Born in Nahunta, GA., his parents were Theo Noel "Pete" and Wina Lake Thrift. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Thrift. Billy worked for the Container Corporation banding boxes. He served in the...
Gertrude W. Lee
Jul 6, 2013
Winokur- Lettie Gertrude "Gertie" Warner Lee, 80 of Winokur, passed away Saturday (July 6, 2013) at her daughter's residence following an extended illness. Born in Atkinson, GA, her parents were Lewis and Sara Lettie Keene Warner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George Randall Lee; five brothers, Noah Phillip Warner, Henry Warner, Billy Warner, Barney Warner,...
Blake A. Loyd
Jul 4, 2013
Blake Austin Loyd, 57, of Nahunta, died suddenly Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross. He was born December 18, 1955, in Waycross to the late George Arnold Loyd, Sr and Annie Lou Riner Loyd. He is survived by his mother, a sister, Mary Beth Deen (Carroll), of Waycross, GA. and 3 brothers, George Loyd, Jr...
Jerome Dale Griffin
Jul 1, 2013
Racepond- Jerome Dale Griffin, 67, of Racepond, GA passed away Monday (July 1, 2013) at his residence after a short illness. He was born in Charlton County on December 5, 1946 to the late Joseph Lee and Nancy Walker Griffin. He was a lifelong resident of Charlton County having lived in the house where he passed away for the past...
Michael D. Stone
Jun 30, 2013
Waynesville-Michael "Mike" Dean Stone, 57 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday (June 30, 2013) at his residence following a brief illness. Born in Waycross, GA., his parents are Henry and Loretta Miles Stone, of Waynesville. Mike was a member of Waynesville Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and loved fabricating, he worked many years at the pulp mill as a...
Eliza Rowell Sloan
Jun 26, 2013
Hortense-Eliza Rowell Sloan, passed away Wednesday (June 26, 2013) at Memorial Health United Health Center in Savannah after an extended illness. Born in Hortense, GA her parents were William "Presley" and Martha Jane Crews Rowell. She is also preceded in death by two husbands; Inell Causey and Raleigh Sloan, and several brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a...
David E. Head
Jun 24, 2013
Hortense-David Elias Head, 65 of Hortense, passed away Monday (June 24, 2013) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Waverly, GA his parents were William "Bill" and Martha Wilson Head. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Polly Head, and Mary Whitley; and 1 brother, Richard Head. David worked many years as a heavy equipment operator...
Clyde Crews
Jun 22, 2013
Hoboken-Clyde Crews, 70 of Hoboken, passed away late Saturday evening (June 22, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following a brief illness. Born in Hoboken, GA., his parents were the late Charlie and Laura Willis Crews. He is also preceded by 2 brothers, Valene and Marvin Crews. Clyde was of the Christian Faith and retired from The Boilermakers...
Fred Byron Browning
Jun 16, 2013
Waynesville-Fred Byron Browning, 71 of Waynesville, passed away Sunday (June 16, 2013) at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Ludowici, GA., his parents were Oliver C. and Theda L. Fountain Browning. He is also preceded by his wife, Della R. Browning. Fred worked as a maintenance man at LaQuinta Inn for many years. He attended Sterling Church of...
Mack David Thrift
Jun 14, 2013
Hickox- Mack David "M.D." Dave Thrift, Jr., 86 of Hickox, passed away Friday (June 14, 2013) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Charlton County, his parents were Mack David and Laura Dell Nazworth Thrift, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Erma Juanita McClain Thrift; a daughter, Cheryl Darlene Thrift; a granddaughter,...
Hazel Mercer
Jun 7, 2013
Hortense-Hazel Mercer, 58 of Hortense, passed away Friday (June 7, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Jacksonville following an extended illness. Born in Folkston, GA, her parents were Archie and Frances Hilton Mishoe, Sr. Hazel was a member of King Memorial Baptist Church. She loved quilting, traveling, reading, and gardening. Hazel worked many years as a sales clerk for...
Phillip Cruce
Jun 7, 2013
Twin Rivers Community-Phillip Cruce, 74 of the Twin Rivers Community, passed away Friday morning (June 7, 2013) at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Jesup following an extended illness. Born in Clarksville, TN., his parents were Erby and Madeline Frazier Cruce. Phillip was a self-employed painter for many years, he loved fishing and animals. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Doris...
Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis
Jun 6, 2013
Hoboken- Beatrice Mary Dryden Lewis, 74, of Hoboken died Thursday evening (June 6, 2013) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross after an extended illness. Born in Hoboken, GA her parents were Nathan and Tishie Melton Dryden. She is also preceded in death by her husband Isaiah Hodges Lewis; 3 Sons, Ray Lewis, David Lewis & Kenny Lewis; a daughter,...
Mary Davis
Jun 5, 2013
Nahunta-Mary Dixon Davis, 82 of Nahunta, passed away Wednesday morning (June 5, 2013) at Satilla Hospice in Waycross. Born in Folkston, GA., her parents were Arthur Dixon and Nora Lee. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Davis, Sr.; 2 children, Dixie Purcell, Tracy Davis; a brother, Emmitt Dixon. Mary worked many years as a Registered Nurse,...
Infant Si Otis Carter
Jun 3, 2013
Hortense-Infant Si Otis Carter, of Hortense, passed away Monday (June 3, 2013) at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah. Survivors include his parents, Stefan and Jessica Carter, of Atkinson; maternal grandparents, Carl and Angie Niece, of Brunswick; paternal grandparents, Timothy and Karen Carter, of Atkinson. Also several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be held Tuesday (June...
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