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.
John M Johnson
Jan 27, 2011
John M. Johnson, 79, of Adel, formerly of Ray City, died Thursday January 27, 2011. He is survived by 2 daughters: Alice Kay (Gary Dale) Coleman of North Charleston, SC and Patricia Elizabeth (John Frank) Barton of McDonough; step son: Jackie Steven (Stephanie) Smith of Brunswick, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday January 30,...
Betty Rose Buerger
Jan 27, 2011
Betty Rose Buerger, 76, of Nashville died Thursday January 27, 2011 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She is survived by a daughter: Tracy (Terry) Hughes of Valdosta, brother: Buddy (Della) Purvis of Ray City, granddaughter: Alexis Hughes, 2 nephews: Scott Purvis and Kevin Purvis, great nephew: Jake Purvis, great niece: Michaela Purvis. The family will honor her request for cremation....
Joan Sirmans
Jan 26, 2011
Joan Sirmans, 53, of Nashville died Wednesday January 26, 2011 in the Berrien County Hospital. She is survived by her husband: Charles Bennie Sirmans of Nashville; daughter: Cheyene Abrams of Nashville; son: Leamon Dakota Sirmans of Nashville; 5 sisters: Ernestine Gaskins of Nashville, Freddie Ann Bostic of Adel, Charlotte Foxworth of Valdosta, Fannie Fletcher of Nashville, and Betty Watson of...
Frank Drake
Jan 23, 2011
Frank Drake,66, of Nashville, died Sunday January 23, 2011 at the Langdale Hospice House and passed into the loving arms of his Savior after a lenghty battle with melanoma cancer. He is survived by his loving wife: Elizabeth Cuppett Drake of Nashville; daughter Rebecca (David) Stringer of Nashville; son: Rick (Amy) Brock of Kailua, HI; granddaughters: Sage Horne of Nashville...
Marjorie Harper
Jan 22, 2011
Marjorie Harper, 88, of Nashville died Saturday January 22, 2011 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was the widow of Marion Fulton "Buddy" Harper who died in 1976 and George Collins who died in 1967. She is survived by her daughter: Patricia (Ray) Gipson of Nashville; granddaughter: Selena Bell; grandson: Shawn Dove. Funeral services will be held Monday January 24,...
Mary Spradley
Jan 21, 2011
Mary Spradley, 75, of Nashville died Friday January 21, 2011 in the Berrien County Hospital. She was the widow of James C. Spradley, Jr. She is survived by 3 sons: Jerry (Gail) Wilson of Nashville, Van (Jean) Wilson of Lakeland, Tim (Eidie) Spradley of El Paso, Tx; step daughter: Brenda Saunders; step son: Tony Spradley of Augusta; 2 sisters: Jan...
Clarence Homer Cornelius, Jr.
Jan 17, 2011
Clarence Homer Cornelius, Jr., age 81 of Nashville, died Monday January 17 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Inell Parr Cornelius of Nashville; 2 daughters, Brenda (Bobby) Alston of Nashville and Terry (Ren) Phillips of Orlando, Fl; son, Wayne (Barb) Cornelius of Jupiter, Fl; 4 sisters, Dorothy Cornelius and Sue Lasseter of Nashville, Maxine Tatum of...
Rebecca "Becky" Moore
Jan 16, 2011
Rebecca "Becky" Moore, 87, of Nashville died Sunday January 16, 2011 in the Southern Care Assisted Living in Tifton. She was the widow of William Wesley Moore who died on June 21, 2008. She is survived by 2 daughters: Jo (Bob) Lovein of Nashville, and Melanie (Scott) Miller of Hahira; 3 sons: Bill Moore, Mitchell (Julie) Moore, Fred (Cindy) Moore...
Annie Mcnabb
Jan 15, 2011
Annie McNabb, 90, of Nashville died Saturday January 15, 2011 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She is survived by 2 daughters: Carol (Johnny) Ross of Nashville and Ann (Joe) Causey of Jefferson; son: Harry McNabb of Nashville; 2 sisters: Sarah Hendley of Nashville and Nell Pittman of Fernandina Beach, Fl; 4 grandchildren and 2 great granchildren. Funeral services will be...
Lewis Travis King
Jan 14, 2011
Lewis Travis King, 70,of Nashville died Friday January 14, 2011 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He is survived by his wife: Geraldine Fulp King of Nashville; 4 daughters: Angela (Barry)McMillan of Alapaha, Sonya (Rick) Shiver of Nashville, Melissa King of Nashville, and Karla (Mark) Spahn of Virginia Beach, Va; 2 sons: Kevin King of Nashville and Bill (Darlene) Bailey...
Melba Gaskins
Jan 13, 2011
Melba Gaskins, 82, of Nashville died Thursday January 13, 2011 at her residence. She was the owner of Melba's Gifts and Interiors. She was also the widow of P.L. Gaskins. She is survived by 2 daughters: Lynda Miley of Adel and Donna (Randy) Eversole of Macon; son: Butch (Sue) Gaskins of Alapaha; sister: Marilyn Rose (Dr. Ray) Allen of Pickens,...
John Felton Moore, Jr.
Jan 3, 2011
John Felton Moore, Jr., age 75 of Alapaha, died Monday January 3 in the South Georgia Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Spikes Moore of Alapaha; 4 sisters, Bonnie Miller of Nashville, Betty Hollingsworth of Jacksonville, Fl, Ruby Brookshire of Cordele and Mae Sharpe of Jacksonville Fl; 2 brothers, Charles Moore of Rome and Hayward Moore of Dallas, Tx....
Tallie Coy Hancock
Dec 31, 2010
Tallie Coy Hancock, age 82 of West Berrien, died Friday December 31 in the Berrien Nursing Center. Survivors include his wife, Melba Godwin Hancock of West Berrien; daughter, Brenda (Shane) Atwell of West Berrien; son Dale (Lola) Hancock of West Berrien; 5 grandsons, Bobby (Brooke) Hancock, John Hancock, Greg Atwell, Gary Atwell and Grant Atwell. He was preceded in death...
Evelyn Lenora Atkinson
Dec 30, 2010
Evelyn Lenora Atkinson, age 95 of Nashville, died Thursday December 30 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was the widow of J. D. Atkinson who died in 2005. Survivors include 3 daughters; Linda Trout of Nashville, Sherron Sewell of Kirbyville, Tx and Carol Ann Rooks of Memphis, Tn; 2 sisters, Gladys Kuntz of Wescoville, Pa and Betty Tkacs of Princeton,...
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Harper
Dec 27, 2010
Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Harper, age 50 of Sparks, died Monday December 27 at his residence. Survivors include his daughter, Beth Harper of Sparks; 4 sisters, Mary Alice (Elbert) Starling of Nashville, Dorothy McClellan of Ray City, Ouida Ann (Wayne) Chaney of Nashville and Emma Jean (Marlon) Aldridge of Sparks; 4 brothers, Johnny Harper, Jesse Harper, Riley Harper and Vinson (Donna)...
Wendell Lossie Kent
Dec 26, 2010
Wendell Lossie Kent, age 78 of Nashville, died Sunday December 26, 2010 in the South Georgia Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Evelyn Parker Kent of Nashville; 2 daughters, Cynthia Mixon of Eatonton and Cathy Kent of St. Marys; 2 sisters, Elva Shaw of Nashville and Shirley McCoy of Rincon; brother, Gene Kent of Adel; 4 grandchildren, Kellie Webb,...
Annette Redding
Dec 25, 2010
Annette Redding, age 59 of Albany, died Saturday December 25 in the Albany Health Care. Survivors include her husband, Charlie Lavone Redding of Albany; son, Charles Lewis Redding of Spring, Tx; brother, Rev. Bobby Dubose of Alapaha. She was preceded in death by a son, Lewis Lavone Redding and 2 brothers, Carl Dubose and David Dubose. Funeral services will be...
Louis Melvin Phillips
Dec 25, 2010
Louis Melvin Phillips, 86, of Ray City died Saturday December 25, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his wife: Deborah Goguen "Debbie" Phillips of Ray City; 2 daughters: Lynette L. McCormick and Patricia L. Bray both of Michigan; son: Louis M. Phillips, Jr of Michigan; step daughter: Jennifer Oloughlin and a step son: Sean Oloughlin both of Boston,...
Tommy Joe Tyson
Dec 24, 2010
Tommy Joe Tyson, age 62 of Nashville, died Friday December 24 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Hamilton Tyson of Nashville; daughter, Tonya Jo Tyson of Nashville; 2 sons, Jeremy Tyson of Nashville and John Mason of Cumming; 2 brothers, Billt Tyson and Dennie Tyson both of Nashville; 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Agnes Elizabeth Taylor
Dec 24, 2010
Agnes Elizabeth Taylor, age 81 of Nashville, died Friday December 24 at her residence. Survivors include a daughter, LaFaye (Stuart) Davis of Wilmington, De; son, Ernie (Deborah) Taylor of Chattanooga,Tn; 2 brothers, Lankford Rice of Durant, Fl and Vernon Rice of Nashville; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Irvin Taylor and Monty...
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