obituaries
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.
Ernestine “Teeny” Gaskins
May 16, 2026
Ernestine “Teeny” Gaskins, 81, of Nashville, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Vista Park Health and Rehabilitation in Douglas.
She was born May 18, 1944, in Irwin County to the late Fred Dix and the late Myrtle Fletcher Foxworth. She was a machinist with Nashville Textile and Nashville Mills. She loved her family, adored her grandchildren and was a member...
Juanell Haskins
May 15, 2026
Juanell Nix Haskins, 95, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by her beloved children, their spouses, and many grandchildren. She was born on July 19, 1930, at her family home in Berrien County to E.J. and Maxie Nix.
Juanell grew up in the New Lois Community alongside her six siblings in hardworking family farming. As a young girl, she...
Carolyn Elaine Hancock
May 13, 2026
Carolyn Elaine Hancock, 70, of Nashville, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Tift Regional Medical Center.
She was born October 7, 1955, in Flat Rock, AL to the late Alfred Barnes and the late Mildred Lainey Barnes. She was a homemaker, worked at Nashville Mills and for many years managed EnMark convenient stores. She loved her family, grandchildren and growing flowers....
Linwood "Red" Rowan
May 13, 2026
Russell Linwood “Red” Rowan, 72, of Nashville, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.
He was born April 23, 1954, in Lowndes County to the late Ralph A. Rowan and the late Alene Singletary Rowan. He was a retired insurance agent for Farm Bureau and for 32 years was the agency manager in Homerville. He loved his family, people,...
Jerri Bradford
May 6, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerri Ann Bradford at the age of 63. Jerri peacefully left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love for others.
Born on January 19, 1963, Jerri lived a life devoted to her family, her community, and serving others with a...
Debbie Griffin
May 6, 2026
Debra Kaye “Debbie” Griffin, 71, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her residence.
She was born January 15, 1955, in Cook County to the late Frank Fender and the late Lillian Lavonne Roberts Fender. She was a homemaker, LPN, loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed working with area florist, going to the beach, fishing and her home was always open...
Lewis Oliver Register
May 6, 2026
Lewis Oliver Register, 79, of Hahira died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at SGMC in Valdosta.
He was born September 1, 1946, in Clinch County to the late Razzie Oliver Register and the late Mildred Hillard Register. He was an install repairman with Southern Bell for 33 years and a Vietnam veteran with the United States Air Force. He was a deacon...
Willis Edwin Woody
Apr 30, 2026
Willis Edwin Woody, 76, of Nashville died Thursday April 30, 2026, at his residence.
He was born July 30, 1949, in Berrien County to the late Tate Jessie Woody and the late Velma McMillan Woody. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a retired inventory supervisor with Nashville Mills and was a member of Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived...
Lucy Powers McNeese Bailey
Apr 25, 2026
Lucy Powers McNeese Bailey, 91, of Nashville, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the SGMC in Valdosta.
She was born August 15, 1934, in Cook County to the late Ethridge Powers and the late Stella Weeks Powers. She was a homemaker, worked for the Talley Box Company and Nashville Mills. She was a member of the Abundant Life Chapel, was the...
Clinton Moye Bailey
Apr 25, 2026
Clinton Moye Bailey, 81, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Fellowship Home, Nashville, Georgia, on April 25, 2026, in Nashville, Georgia. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on February 12, 1945, to the late Carrie Ella McKinnon and James Seaborn Bailey.
Clinton is survived by his wife, Wenda Gaile Bailey, sister, Mary Alice Bailey King (Richard Lee King, deceased),...
John Billy Webb
Apr 24, 2026
John Billy Webb, 86, of Valdosta died Friday, April 24, 2026, at his residence.
He was born April 20, 1940, in Cook County to the late Mayo Webb and the late Lessie Earlene Cain Webb. He was a contractor by trade and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Mary Lou Paulk...
David Connell
Apr 19, 2026
David Clayton Connell, 63, of Nashville, GA died Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.
He was born February 13, 1963, in Aurora, Co to Buford and Charlotte Potts Connell but was raised by Buford and JoAnne Connell. He was a Supervisor at Chapparal Boats for over 35 years. His first love was his family and...
Derek Pilcher
Apr 18, 2026
Derek Andrew Pilcher, 42, of Adel, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence.
He was born October 3, 1983, in Valdosta, GA to the late Terry Derrell Pilcher and the late Teresa Fountain Pilcher. He was a salesman with Lasseter Motors in Valdosta. He loved his family, working, fishing and the Georgia Bulldogs.
He...
Wayman Giddens
Apr 17, 2026
Wayman Lamar Giddens, 63, of West Berrien, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
He was born December 14, 1962, in Tifton, Ga to the late Julian Lamar Giddens and the late Jacquline Lisenby Giddens. He was a carpenter with Giddens Construction, worked at Freedom Trailer in Willacoochee and was a member of Pleasant Hill...
Sharon Harris
Apr 16, 2026
Sharon Lee Harris, 77, of Nashville, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the residence of her daughter.
She was born November 10, 1948, in Berwyn, IL, to the late Harry Weaver and the late Wilhelmenia 'Wilma" Burton Weaver. She loved her family, dogs, furbabies and enjoyed crochet. She also loved working with her flowers, Betty Bop and...
Evelyn Baldree
Apr 16, 2026
Evelyn Baldree, 78, of Nashville, died Thursday April 16, 2026, at her residence.
She was born September 8, 1947, in Berrien County to the late Red Rutherford and the late Annie Irene Jones Rutherford. She was a homemaker, retired medical administrator with the Neurology and Spine Center in Valdosta and attended Flat Creek Church. She was the...
Rita Gandy
Apr 15, 2026
Rita Gandy, 71, of Ray City, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her residence.
She was born December 18, 1954, in Cook County to the late Felton Lamar Rentz and the late Helen Dunlap Rentz. She was a homemaker and a cashier with J.H. Harvey Company in Nashville for many years. She was of the Baptist faith...
Joseph Suggs
Apr 10, 2026
Joseph Jerome Suggs, 50, of Omega died Friday April 10, 2026, at Harborview Healthcare in Tifton.
He was born March 23, 1976, in Tifton, Ga to the late Dewey Lee Suggs and the late Shirley Jean Alexander Suggs.
He is survived by 4 sisters: Kay (Debra) Thompson of Augusta, Lisa (Anthony) Malstrom of Elijay, Stephanie...
Randall Pittman
Apr 8, 2026
Randall Hilton Pittman, 79, of Nashville, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
He was born February 27, 1947, in Cook County to the late Willie David Pittman and the late Merle Alice Walker Pittman. He was a retired electrician with civil service at Moody Air Force Base. He was in the...
Roy Futch
Apr 8, 2026
Roy Estil Futch Sr., 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on April 8, 2026.
He was born on April 27, 1943, in Willacoochee, Georgia, to Henry T. "Dumps" Futch and Louise Bradford Futch. He grew up in Nashville, Georgia, and spent the rest of his life in Jacksonville, Florida.
Roy was preceded in death by...
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