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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.

Judy Crawn

Judy Crawn

Aug 19, 2024

Judy Hannah Crawn, 82, of Nashville, died Monday August 19, 2024, at her residence.

She was born April 2, 1942, in Glen Gardner, NJ to the late George White and the late Violet Castner White. She retired as a grocery assistant with the J.H. Harvey Co and attended Hope Baptist Church. She loved her family and adored...

Herbert Watson

Herbert Watson

Aug 15, 2024

James Herbert Watson, 99, of Nashville, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his residence.

He was born February 18, 1925, in Berrien County to the late Mark Watson and the late Addie Fountain Watson. He was a true American farmer, hardworking and dedicated to getting the task done. He also worked at ASC office in Berrien County...

Carolyn Jean Kirkland

Carolyn Jean Kirkland

Aug 11, 2024

Carolyn Jean Kirkland, 78, of Nashville, died Sunday August 11, 2024, in the Langdale Hospice House.

She was born November 8, 1945, in Norfolk, VA to the late Fred W. Norris and the late Ruth Sirmans Norris. She was the office manager for Dr. Newland and Dr. Lawson for years and a member of Poplar Springs Missionary...

Roy Laverne Akridge

Roy Laverne Akridge

Aug 9, 2024

Roy Laverne Akridge, 88, of Nashville, died Friday August 9, 2024 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born September 5, 1935 in Berrien County to the late John D. Akridge and the late Maudell Hancock Akridge. He was a retired shrimp boat captain and was also a truck driver for years. He was preceded in death...

Helen Teater

Helen Teater

Aug 8, 2024

Helen Teater, 80, of Macclenny, Florida, died Thursday August 8, 2024 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

She was born January 4, 1944 in Daytona Beach, FL to the late Woodroe Kirkland and the late Mirel McDaniel Kirkland. She was a homemaker and worked as an office manager for Jimmy's Wrecker Service. She enjoyed sewing, crafts,...

Wylene Luke

Wylene Luke

Aug 6, 2024

Wylene Luke, 59, of Nashville, died Tuesday August 6, 2024, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta.

She was born October 24, 1964, in Cook County to the late Curtis Lee Shealey and Mildred Louise Miley Shealey. She was employed with Chapparal Boats as an interior designer and attended Cross Creek Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Janet Belflower

Janet Belflower

Aug 1, 2024

Janet Bryan Belflower, 62, of Hahira, died Thursday August 1, 2024, at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born February 2, 1962, in Rockledge, FL to the late Elzy Gene Bryan and the late Jimmie Jean Luke Bostic. She was an accountant for Langdale Industries for over 30 years and attended the Hahira Methodist Church. She loved her...

Edwin Register

Edwin Register

Jul 28, 2024

Edwin Register, 87, of Alapaha, died Sunday July 28, 2024, in the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

He was born September 10, 1936 in Berrien County to the late Colan Cager Register and the late Thelma Moore Register. He was a retired tech sergeant in the United States Air Force, worked as a firefighter and served on many...

Joy Camilleri

Joy Camilleri

Jul 28, 2024

Joy Camilleri, 67, of Nashville, died Sunday July 28, 2024 at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born August 13, 1956 in Savannah, GA to the late Elton Jones and the late Nona Belle McCollough Jones. She was a homemaker, worked as a CNA with Berrien Nursing Center and loved arts & crafts. She was preceded in death...

R.M. Luke

R.M. Luke

Jul 25, 2024

Robert Mose "R.M." Luke, 88, of Nashville, died Thursday July 25, 2024 at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1936 in Irwin County to the late William Buford Luke and the late Ollie Harper Luke. He was a retired maintenance supervisor with McGill Properties and retired from Nashville Fire Department with 25 years of service. He...

Harold Dillingham

Harold Dillingham

Jul 23, 2024

Harold David Dillingham, 78, of Alapaha, died Tuesday July 23, 2024, in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 22, 1946, in Atkinson County to the late Fred Dillingham and the late Mary Jane Lott Dillingham. He was a dedicated farmer, member of Glory Church, an ameritus mason in Willacoochee Lodge#197 F and AM and...

Ferrell Johnson Herring

Ferrell Johnson Herring

Jul 22, 2024

Ferrell Johnson Herring, 94, of Ray City, died Monday July 22, 2024 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born September 5, 1929, in Berrien County to the late Floyd O. Herring and the late Connie Johnson Herring. He was a retired farmer, member and former deacon at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for many years and was...

Dennis Franklin Singletary

Dennis Franklin Singletary

Jul 11, 2024

Dennis Franklin Singletary, 60, of Howell, died Thursday July 11, 2024, at the Fellowship Home in Valdosta.

He was born February 14, 1964, in Lowndes County to the late Bennie Singletary and the late Wilma Sirmans Singletary. He had been disabled for years but was previously employed with Bayliner in Valdosta. He enjoyed the outdoors, riding motorcycles...

Charles Simpson

Charles Simpson

Jul 9, 2024

Charles Ray Simpson, 85, of Nashville, died Tuesday July 9, 2024 in the Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald.

He was born March 27, 1939 in Williamstown, KY to the late Paul Simpson and the late Margaret Coleman Simpson. He was a retired truck driver with J.H. Harvey Co, Walmart and Food Lion. He was a member of...

Chris Mcavoy

Chris Mcavoy

Jul 7, 2024

Christopher Shawn "Chris" McAvoy, 46, of Nashville, died Sunday July 7, 2024 at his residence.

He is survived by 4 daughters: Alyssia McAvoy of Nashville, Taiilor McAvoy of Michigan, Ali Jade Muniz of New Jersey and Declan Rentz of Tennessee; son: Tyler McAvoy of Ray City; mother: Melodie Vowell of Nashville; 3 sisters: Crystal Harper of Nashville,...

Johnny Tucker

Johnny Tucker

Jul 6, 2024

On July 6, 2024, Johnny Wayne Tucker, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Titusville, FL. He and his wife, Carolyn, had recently relocated to the Titusville area from their long-time homes in Nashville, GA.

Johnny was born in Sparks, GA, and was one of ten children to Ben J. and Grace Tucker. Johnny grew...

Cara Gray

Cara Gray

Jul 6, 2024

Cara McLendon Gray, 47, of Nashville, died Saturday July 6, 2024 at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born March 7, 1977 in Lowndes County to Frank Emmitt McLendon and Linda Jean McKinnon McLendon. She was a homemaker and very loving mother. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Madison Taylor Gray.

She is survived...

Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson

Jul 5, 2024

Thomas Andrew "Tom" Wilson, 64, of Nashville, died Friday July 5, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 22, 1960 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Thomas Wilson and the late Ester Nation Wilson. He retired as a plant manager with Chaparral Boats, where he worked for over 30 years and served in the United States...

Joey Cersey

Joey Cersey

Jul 1, 2024

Joseph Allen "Joey" Cersey, 62, of Nashville, died Monday July 1, 2024, at East Georgia Regional Medical in Statesboro.

He was born September 19, 1961 in Berrien County to the late Curtis Albert Cersey and Loretha Nelms Cersey. For many years, he was employed with the J.H. Harvey Co, loved to fish and was a member of...

Mary Frances Luke

Mary Frances Luke

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Frances Luke, 93, of Nashville, died Sunday June 30, 2024 in the Advent Health in Altamonte Springs, FL.

She was born January 15, 1931 in Orlando, FL to the late Leon Jesse Rouse and the late Jewell Christian Bethea. She was a homemaker and member of Hope Baptist Church. She was the widow of Herbert Lemuel...

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