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Recent obituaries in Nashville, Georgia.

The obituaries in the Nashville, Georgia area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Nashville, Georgia's history and identity.

Joyce Marie Windom

Joyce Marie Windom

Oct 29, 2026

Joyce Marie Windom, 75, of Nashville, died Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her residence.

She was born May 5, 1951, in Berrien County to the late John Robert Hughes and the late Kathleen Gaskins Hughes. She was a homemaker and retired after 32 years from the United Banking Company. She then went to work for the Farmers Gin and Peanut Company...

James "Jim" Gregg

James "Jim" Gregg

Oct 28, 2026

James Russell "Jim" Gregg, 83, of Nashville, died Wednesday October 28, 2026, at his residence at The Fellowship Home.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 24, 1943, to the late, Robert Victor Gregg, was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and Anna Mae McWhirter Gregg. He graduated from Gulf High School in New Port Richey, FL in 1961.

Jim enlisted...

Mitchell Moore

Mitchell Moore

Oct 27, 2026

Mitchell Ottis Moore, 71, child of God, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after a valiant battle against Lewy Body dementia with his family by his side.

Mitchell was born on April 6, 1955, in Valdosta, Georgia, the third of five children born to William Wesley and Ruby Rebecca Moore. He attended Berrien County schools and was a 1973 graduate of...

Shirley Myers

Shirley Myers

Oct 26, 2026

Our beautiful sister, Shirley Ann Myers,76, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family offering her prayers, music and comfort.

Shirley’s life was filled with love, warmth and a lot of laughter. She was a source of encouragement and support for her family and friends, whom were her greatest joy. She will always...

Donnie Godwin

Donnie Godwin

Oct 24, 2026

Donald Lee “Donnie” Godwin, 74, of Nashville, died Saturday, October 24, 2026, at his residence.

He was born March 18, 1952, in Berrien County to the late Jesse Lee Godwin and the late Kathryn Louise Thompson. He was a retired pipeline safety coordinator with the Sheehan Pipe Corporation, served in the United States Marine Corps and Vietnam. He loved his family,...

Christopher "Tuck" Tucker

Christopher "Tuck" Tucker

Oct 22, 2026

Christopher Duane “Tuck” Tucker, 54, of Nashville, died Thursday, October 22, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born August 14, 1972, in Lowndes County to Kenneth Duane Tucker and Betty Anita Rice Fackler. He worked at Chaparral Boats in the maintenance division for over 32 years. He loved his family, friends, the GA Bulldogs and was a graduate of Berrien...

Sandra La Trell Rogers

Sandra La Trell Rogers

Oct 20, 2026

Sandra La Trell Davis Hogan Rogers of Alapaha gained her heavenly reward, October 20th, 2026 at home, surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old.

Born to William Oren & Lennie Velma Gaskins Davis on July 28th, 1943, in Willacoochee, Georgia. La Trell was the baby of 6 children. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Leo Tomlinson

Leo Tomlinson

Oct 19, 2026

Leo Tomlinson, 78, of Nashville died Monday, October 19, 2026, at SGMC Valdosta.

He was born July 8, 1948 in Colquitt County to the late Joe Tomlinson and Alma Reynolds Tomlinson. He worked as a supervisor with Con-Air in Jonesboro for 28 years, loved fishing, yard work and boating. He was preceded in death by his first wife: Joann Hall Tomlinson;...

Shirley Kaye Mathis

Shirley Kaye Mathis

Oct 17, 2026

Shirley Kaye Mathis, 74, of Nashville, died October 17, 2026, at Berrien Oaks.

She was born December 17, 1951, in Lowndes County to the late James Fountain and the late Doris Stone Fountain. She worked at Nashville Mills for over 25 years and attended Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her kids and grandkids. She loved aggravating...

Hannah Olive

Hannah Olive

Oct 11, 2026

Hannah Merline Olive, 97, of Ray City, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the Berrien Oaks.

She was born January 4, 1929, in Iron City, Ga. to the late Henry Lee Skipper and the late Claudia Herrington Skipper. She was a homemaker and member of Bethel Baptist Church in Jonesboro where she served as treasurer for her Sunday school class. She...

J.H. Exum

J.H. Exum

Oct 10, 2026

John Hill “J.H.” Exum, Jr, 90, of Nashville, died Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his residence.

He was born June 29, 1936, in Berrien County to the late John Hill Exum and the late Avie Nadine Simms Exum. He retired from Nashville Mills with 36 years of service and was a member and deacon at Flat Creek Church. He loved his...

Gregory Earl Cooper

Gregory Earl Cooper

Oct 9, 2026

Gregory Earl Cooper, 64, of Ray City, died Friday October 9, 2026 at his residence.

He was born April 9, 1962 in Lowndes County to the late James Evcerett Cooper and the late Illa Mae Cooper. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a medical battalion corpsman with service in Afghanistan. He was a retired...

Charles Robinson

Charles Robinson

Oct 9, 2026

Charles Edward Robinson, 72, of Nashville, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 16, 1953, in Plant City, FL to the late Gene and Genevieve Henderson Robinson. He retired in November 2021 after 47 years of dedicated service to Kelley Manufacturing Company in Tifton....

Pat Laughlin

Pat Laughlin

Oct 9, 2026

Patricia Dianne “Pat” Laughlin, 82, of Ray City, died Friday, October 9, 2026, in the Langdale Hospice House.

She was born January 14, 1944, in Berrien County to the late Winford Winfield Hayes and the late Leitha Mae DeLoach Hayes. She was a retired cashier with Kmart in Valdosta and a member of Forest Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She loved...

Thomas Harper

Thomas Harper

Oct 8, 2026

Thomas Lee Harper, 69, of Ray City, died Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his residence.

He was born November 19, 1956, in Ben Hill County to the late Jacob Monroe Harper and the late Virginia Inell Hurst Harper. He was a retired forestry ranger with the Georgia Forestry Commission. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and building homes. He fought...

Manelle Warr

Manelle Warr

Oct 5, 2026

Manelle Warr, 87, of Nashville, died Monday, October 5, 2026, in the Cypress Pond Senior Care.

She was born December 1, 1938, in Newnan, GA to the late Jessie Allen Blackstock and the late Savannah Mae Portwood Blackstock. She was a homemaker, served on the Berrien County Elections Committee for years and was a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church....

Tanner Gaskins McMillan

Tanner Gaskins McMillan

Sep 28, 2026

Tanner Gaskins McMillan, 32, of Nashville, died Monday, September 28, 2026, at his residence.

He was born November 21, 1993, in Tift County to the late Maurice Keith McMillan and Debra Lyn Gaskins McMillan. He had been employed with City of Nashville water department. He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, watching Georgia Bulldog football, helping anyone he could and...

Hubert Donneal (Don) Whitley

Hubert Donneal (Don) Whitley

Sep 25, 2026

HUBERT DONNEAL WHITLEY

Mauk, Ga. - Hubert Donneal Whitley, 81, of Mauk, Ga died Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at his residence. A native of Berrien County, Ga. Mr. Whitley was the son of the late Hubert Thomas Whitley and the late Edith Irene Moore Whitley. Mr. Whitley worked in construction and farming. He enjoyed riding his tractor.

He is survived by his...

John David Taylor, Jr

John David Taylor, Jr

Sep 20, 2026

John David “Doodle” Taylor, Jr., 44, of Nashville died Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his residence.

He was born December 29, 1981, in Tifton to John David Taylor and Donna Marlene Conger Taylor. He was formerly employed with the City of Nashville gas department. He enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers, loved to pick on everyone and attended Abundant Life Chapel.

He is...

David Lee Rentz

David Lee Rentz

Sep 17, 2026

David Lee Rentz, 65, of Lakeland died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at SGMC Valdosta.

He was born November 20, 1960, in Hazlehurst to the late Jack Rentz and the late Caroline Brewer Rentz. He worked as a truck driver and was a machinist with Nashville Mills for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running dogs and was a member of Stockton...

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