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.

Julia Esther Partin

Julia Esther Partin

Aug 21, 2011

Julia Esther Partin, "Sis", 88, of Nashville passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Sunday August 21, 2011 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 10, 1922 in Blenheim, SC to the late Joel I Parker and Martha Francis Hudson Parker. She was the third of eight children: Marion, Jack, Mary, Buster, Diantha, Westelle, and Edith....

Michael Eston Dennis

Michael Eston Dennis

Aug 20, 2011

Michael Eston Dennis, 58, of Nashville, died Saturday August 20, 2011 in Berrien County. He was born May 3, 1953 in Berrien County to Johnnie Eston Dennis and the late Dorothy Burnell Ray. Mike truly loved his family and friends; most of all, where he died, on his farm surrounded by his dogs. He was a member of the Nashville...

George Max Gaskins

George Max Gaskins

Aug 17, 2011

George Max Gaskins, age 75 of Nashville, died Wednesday August 17 in the Berrien County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Faye Hayes Gaskins who died in 2007. Survivors include a son, Chip Gaskins of Nashville; 2 daughters, Debbie McMillan and Michelle (Bart) Fountain both of Nashville; brother, Bobby Gaskins of Norcross; 2 sisters, Linda Barnes...

Selph Erby Lee

Selph Erby Lee

Aug 14, 2011

Selph Erby Lee, 82, of Nashville, died Sunday August 14, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1929 in Centre, AL to the late Elbert Lee and the late Alice Weaver. He was a retired logger for Chapman's Logging and attended Beulah Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his wife: Ora Anna Shell Lee, a granddaughter:...

Wylodean Ester Ebin

Wylodean Ester Ebin

Aug 6, 2011

Wylodean Ester Ebin, age 80 of Westerville,Ohio, died Saturday August 6 at her residence. She was born in Lanier Co. to the late Eddie and Lucile Browning Spell and was the widow of Jacob Ebin. Survivors include 2 sisters, Mary Carolyn Spell of St. Augustine, Fl and Lawanna Gail Donald of Jacksonville, Fl; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services...

Peter James "Pete" Chadwick

Peter James "Pete" Chadwick

Aug 5, 2011

Peter James "Pete" Chadwick, 69, of Nashville died Friday August 5, 2011 at his residence. He was born April 4, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Marion Chadwick and the late Doris Dukhart. He was retired from Chaparral Boats as the Southeast Region Sales Representative. He was a Army veteran and an avid golfer. For many years he and...

Sharon Cooper

Sharon Cooper

Aug 1, 2011

Sharon Cooper, 73, of Nashville, died Monday August 1, 2011 at her residence. She was born October 26,1937 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Willis D Stokes and the late Ruth Helen Channing. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: L. Jerry Cooper of Nashville; 4 daughters:...

James Scott Powell

James Scott Powell

Jul 29, 2011

James Scott Powell, age 50 of Nashville, formerly of Bainbridge, died Friday July 29 in the Berrien County Hospital. Survivors include a sister, Karen (Owen) Brooks of Nashville; brother, Shane Mercer of Bainbridge; nephew, Jake Brooks; 2 nieces, Kimberly James and Barbara Brooks; great niece, Meghan Blanchard. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday August 2 at 2 pm in...

Irene Maton Whitten

Irene Maton Whitten

Jul 28, 2011

Irene Maton Whitten, age 70 0f Nashville, died Thursday July 28 at the residence of her daughter in Ray City. She was the widow of William Howard Whitten and was also preceded in death by a son, Johnny Whitten. She was employed as a custodian at Berrien High School and attended the Nashville Holiness Church. Survivors include a daughter, Edna...

Mary Catoe

Mary Catoe

Jul 22, 2011

Mary Catoe, 83, of Nashville, died Friday July 22, 2011 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born May 19, 1928 in Berrien County to the late Thomas Watson Shaw and the late Maggie Devane. She was a homemaker and member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a son: Woody Clements; sister: Doris Whitley...

Ina Ruth Swanson

Ina Ruth Swanson

Jul 13, 2011

Ina Ruth Swanson, 70, of Nashville died Wednesday July 13, 2011 in the South Georgia Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1941 in Berrien County to the late Early Collins and the late Alda Mae Fender. She had been employed by the JH Harvey Co, the former United Banking Co, Nashville Mills and Walmart in Tifton. She was a...

Freeman D. "Buddy" Bostic

Freeman D. "Buddy" Bostic

Jul 12, 2011

Freeman D. "Buddy" Bostic, 68, of Nashville died Tuesday July 12, 2011 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1942 in Berrien County to the late Dewitt Bostic and the late Mary Green. He retired from Chaparral Boats as director of manufacturing. He attended the Ray City First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by...

Lois Wynell Tatum Bristol

Lois Wynell Tatum Bristol

Jul 9, 2011

Lois Wynell Tatum Bristol, 83, of Nashville, died Saturday July 9, 2011 in the South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born February 5, 1928 in Berrien County to the late Christopher Columbus "Lum" and the late Gidner Bass Tatum. She was retired from Glasstream Boats and she was of the Pentacostal faith. Mrs. Bristol devoted much...

James Willie Spray, Jr.

James Willie Spray, Jr.

Jul 4, 2011

James Willie Spray, Jr., age 62 of West Berrien, died Monday July 4, 2011 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was a retired E-7 US Army with 20 years service. He was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic combat action. Survivors include 2 daughters, Stephanie Borden of Swainsboro and Velvet Michelle Spray of Midville;...

Edith Mae Weaver

Edith Mae Weaver

Jul 2, 2011

Edith Mae Weaver, age 86 of Nashville, died Saturday July 2, 2011 in the Berrien County Hospital. She was the widow of Lonnie O. Bradford and Ronald L. Weaver. Survivors include 3 daughters; Barbara Bradford Hagee of Morven, Phyllis Bradford McKinney of Grovetown and Kay Bradford Attaway of Wrightsville; son, Carlton Dwaine Bradford of Douglas; brother, Jimmy David Bostic of...

Hazel Jeannette Fender Decourcy

Hazel Jeannette Fender Decourcy

Jul 1, 2011

Hazel Jeannette Fender Decourcy, age 79 of Ray City, died Friday July 1 at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Charles Decourcy of Ray City; 2 daughters, Carolann Roussin of Dothan, Al and Rhonda Barre of Harvey, La; 2 sons, Joseph Sisk of Harve, Mt. and David Sisk of Laplace, La; brother, Sherod Lamar Fender of Ray City; 8 grandchildren...

Linda Faye Bostic

Linda Faye Bostic

Jun 26, 2011

Linda Faye Bostic, 66, of Nashville, died Sunday June 26, 2011 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1944 in Largo, Florida to the late James Leonard Crosby and the late Dottie Scott. She was a homemaker and attended the Ray City First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: Buddy Bostic of Nashville; 3 daughters: Laura (Joe)...

Aneta Grace Peele

Aneta Grace Peele

Jun 26, 2011

Aneta Grace Peele, 73, of the West Berrien Community, died Sunday June 26, 2011 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born August 18, 1937 in Berrien County to the late Frank Williams and the late Fannie James. She was a homemaker and member of the Union Grove Church of God. She is survived by her husband: Gerold Ray...

Delores Ray

Delores Ray

Jun 25, 2011

Delores Ray, 63, of Nashville died Saturday June 25, 2011 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born May 8, 1948 in Berrien County to the late Harvey Edward Griner and Velma Griner. She had been employed with the Berrien Health Services as a pharmacy technician. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived...

Sara Melba Harnage

Sara Melba Harnage

Jun 20, 2011

Sara Melba Harnage, 76, of Kill Devil Hills, NC (formerly of Nashville) died Monday June 20, 2011 in North Carolina. She was born August 21, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Manning Griner and the late Fannie Stanford. She was a homemaker and a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was the widow of James Chester...

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