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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.

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...

Pat Register

Pat Register

Jun 30, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Register, 83, of Alapaha, died Sunday June 30, 2024 at the Fellowship Home.

She was born April 24, 1941 in Greenville, SC to the late Victor Norton Bailey and the late Eula Sheffield Bailey. She was a homemaker, loved her family, friends and many beach trips. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law: John...

Robin Keller

Robin Keller

Jun 28, 2024

Robin Jane Keller, 64, of Nashville, died Friday June 28, 2024 at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born February 6, 1960 in Lima, Ohio and worked at Chaparral Boats for 27 years as a customer service representative. She loved reading and spending time on the Maumee River in Ohio.

She is survived by her husband:...

Jerry Allen Kreager

Jerry Allen Kreager

Jun 24, 2024

Jerry Allen Kreager, Sr., 87, of Nashville died Monday June 24, 2024 at his residence.

He was born August 3, 1936 in Columbus, OH to the late Albert Hayes Kreager and the late Hettie Marie Petty Kreager. He served with the Eleventh Airborne Division (Para Troopers) from 1954 thru 1957. He graduated with an Associate Degree from...

Troy Breman Griner, Sr.

Troy Breman Griner, Sr.

Jun 23, 2024

Troy Breman Griner, Sr. Age 86, of Nashville, Ga, passed away at his residence Sunday June 23, 2024. He was born July 2, 1937 in Nashville, Georgia and was the son of the late Harvey Freeman Griner and the late Thelma Clanton Griner.

His survivors include: His beloved wife of 68 years, Donna Guest Griner; one daughter:...

Gary Rogers

Gary Rogers

Jun 17, 2024

Gary Wayne Rogers, 57, of Nashville, died Monday June, 17, 2024, at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born August 31, 1966, in Hahira, GA to the late Wallace Rogers and Mary Frances O'Berry Rogers. He worked on cell towers for many years and owned and operated K&G Stucco Company. He attended the Nashville Nazarene Church and was...

Jacquline Giddens

Jacquline Giddens

Jun 2, 2024

Jacquline Giddens, 82, of the West Berrien Community, died Sunday June 2, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 19, 1942 in Berrien County to the late George Lisenby and the late Mary Ida Walker Lisenby. She was a homemaker and worked at the Walmart Distribution Center in Tifton for 17 years. She was a member...

Billy Hogan

Billy Hogan

May 29, 2024

William Vernon "Billy" Hogan, 88, of Nashville, died Wednesday May 29, 2024 at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born May 22, 1936 in Berrien County to the late D.J. Hogan and the late Euna Mae Mixon Hogan. He was a retired beer pumper with Anheuser-Busch for 28 years. He was also a Mason and a Shriner. He...

Barbara Lott

Barbara Lott

May 12, 2024

Barbara Lott, 68, of Nashville, died Sunday May 12, 2024 in the Langdale Hospice House.

She was born January 26, 1956 in Cook County to the late Ernest Purvis and Louve Roland Pafford. She was a homemaker, graduated from VSU with a Master's degree in criminal justice and of the Baptist faith. She loved her family, grandchildren...

Carl Sparks

Carl Sparks

May 11, 2024

William Carl "Sparky" Sparks, 63, of Alapaha, died Saturday May 11, 2024 at his residence.

He was born June 7, 1960 in Columbus, GA to the late William Claude Sparks, Jr and Dorothy May Lopez. He was a retired truck driver with Corrugated Logistics. He loved his family, work and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith...

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