obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

Richard Allen "Dick" Davis, 89, of Nashville, died Wednesday November 8, 2023 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born September 12, 1934 in Charleston, WVA to the late Rancil T. Davis and the late Anna Kocal Davis. He was a retired electronic technician with the Hobart Corp and was a veteran of the United States Army....

Nov 8, 2023

Michael Elliott Richbourg, 56, of Nashville, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

He was born January 12, 1967 in Charleston, SC to Dr. Henry Reed Richbourg and the late Ann Guinn Richbourg.  After completing his college degree, Michael began a remarkable career as a salesman. At the time of his passing, he was the purchasing consultant with Advantage...

Nov 6, 2023

Juanita Thompson Roberts, 88, of Fort Worth, TX, died Monday November 6, 2023 at her residence.

She was born February 4, 1935 in Hahira, GA to the late James Andrew Thompson and the late Annie Belle Moore Thompson. She was a homemaker and member of the Vista Grande Baptist Church in Colorado Springs, CO. She was the...

Nov 6, 2023

Barbara Hall Cross, 78, of Nashville, died Monday November 6, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 26, 1945 in Berrien County to the late Rossie Hall and the late Hazel Lee Odom Hall. She worked at the Adel Hospital in admissions and retired from Nashville Mills, working in inventory control for many years. She was...

Nov 5, 2023

Billie Bob Nix, 79, of Nashville, died Sunday November 5, 2023 in Nashville.

He was born May 25, 1944 in Berrien County to the late Willard Nix and the late Katie Boyett Nix. He was in construction with his family owned business for years, was a simple man who loved his family, had many dear friends and...

Nov 2, 2023

Frances Ray, 88, of Nashville, died Thursday November 2, 2023 at the Fellowship Home in Valdosta.

She was born May 2, 1935 in Berrien County to the late Ward Williams and the late Allie Taylor Williams. She was a homemaker and worked with the Berrien County Training Center for years. She was a member of the Nashville...

Nov 1, 2023

Donald Gary "Don" McGee, 66, of Nashville, died Wednesday November 1, 2023 at his residence.

He was born June 16, 1957 in Berrien County to the late Warren D. McGee and the late Carolyn Yvonne Murphy McGee. He worked as a social worker for Berrien County DFACS for 22 years and attended Azalea City Church of God...

Oct 31, 2023

James Preston "Jim" Seward, Jr., 80 of Nashville, died Tuesday October 31, 2023 at his residence.

He was born October 6, 1943 in Bibb County to the late James Preston Seward and the late Mary Ruth Thurston Seward. He was associated with the former Nashville Mills as an accountant. He was the former administrator for Berrien County...

Oct 31, 2023

Dane Mathis passed away at age 74 in Pennsylvania after battling a year-long illness. He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren, of whom he was so proud. Dane also cherished the countless friendships he made throughout his lifetime. He was an avid sports and racing fan who enjoyed being outdoors, tending to his lawn, and woodworking. His work...

Oct 28, 2023

Don Williams, 64, of Lenox, died Saturday October 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born April 10, 1959 in Cook County to the late Preston Williams and Louise Goff Williams. He was a farmer and served as a minister with Barn of Grace Church. He loved his family, friends, serving others and most of all his...

Oct 26, 2023

Barry Thomas Nugent, 61, of Nashville, died Thursday October 26, 2023 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 1, 1962 in Coffee County to the late Jack Nugent and Barbara Douglas Nugent. He was a truck driver, logger and of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by a step daughter: Meghan Blanchard...

Oct 26, 2023

Diane Raciti, 79, of Nashville, died Thursday October 26, 2023 at her residence.

She was born September 19, 1944 in Boston, MA to the late Wilfred Gilfoy and the late Wilma Bass. She was a homemaker, member of Faith Chapel and was preceded in death by a sister Pat.

She is survived by her husband:...

Oct 17, 2023

Steve Sumner, 74, of Ray City, died Tuesday October 17, 2023 at his residence.

He was born November 18, 1948 in Cook County to the late Ralph Stephen Sumner and the late Linnie Champion Sumner. He retired as the president and CEO of Thomson Newspaper and was a former Berrien County Commissioner for 8 years. He loved...

Oct 17, 2023

Carol Jean Pagels, 69, of Adel, died Tuesday October 17, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 5, 1954 in Hahira to the late Joe Odom and the late Corine Adams Odom. She was a homemaker and member of Beulah Holiness Church. She loved her family, shopping and her church family. She was preceded...

Oct 14, 2023

Carlton Ralph Sumner, 78, of Brunswick, died Saturday October 14, 2023 at the Southeast GA Health System Brunswick Campus.

He was born January 10, 1945 in Tift County to the late Ralph Stephen Sumner and the late Linnie Champion Sumner. He retired as president of Young Distributions Services in Memphis, TN and worked for John's Manville in...

Sep 30, 2023

ZIEMER, Paul Douglas – of Davison, Michigan, age 84, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held 12 PM Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Road, Davison, Michigan 48423; Bishop Christopher Pangerl officiating. Interment in Westview Cemetery, Nashville, Georgia on Saturday October 7, 2023 at 11 AM with visitation in the...

Sep 27, 2023

David Franklin Toliver, 52, of Nashville, died Wednesday September 27, 2023 at his residence.

He was born February 21, 1971 in Clearwater, FL to David Frank Toliver and the late Helen Stone Toliver. He was in construction.

He is survived by his companion: Linda Strickland of Nashville; daughter: Jennifer (Nick Hess) Toliver of Nashville; 2...

Sep 25, 2023

Wayne Hendley, 67, of Nashville, died Monday September 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born August 24, 1956 in Hahira, GA to the late David Clifton Hendley and the late Sarah Katherine Gray Hendley. He was a dedicated farmer for 45 years, avid arrowhead collector, loving father, "Big Daddy" and a member of Riverside Missionary Baptist...

Sep 24, 2023

Victor Brian Porter, 72, of Nashville, died Sunday September 24, 2023 at his residence.

He was born February 7, 1951 in Beacon, NY to the late Ralph Lester Porter and the late Roselyn Bennett Porter. He was a carpenter and served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his daughter: Casey (Kenny) Synder...

Sep 15, 2023

Raymond Oliver George, Jr, 61, of Nashville, died Friday September 15, 2023 at his residence.

He was born March 24, 1962 in Union City, PA to the late Raymond Oliver George and the late Marjorie Loue Swan. He had been employed with Chaparral Boats.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Angel Lynn Lehman of Corey,...