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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.

Andrea Griner

Andrea Griner

Jun 5, 2023

Andrea Susan Griner, 55, of Nashville, died Monday June 5, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 23, 1967 in Alabama to the late Gary Blankenship and the late Judy Swindle Blakenship. She was a homemaker and former employee with Chapparal Boats/Robalo.

She is survived by her husband: Wesley Griner of Nashville; daughter: Jessica...

Leannah Ulmer

Leannah Ulmer

Jun 2, 2023

Leannah Mapes Ulmer, 96, of Ray City, died Friday June 2, 2023 at SGMC Berrien Campus.

She was born October 25, 1926 in Jackson County, Alabama. She toured the rodeo circuit as a trick rider from 1945 to 1975 and was known as "Flaming Star". She was the widow of Clifford Dale Ulmer who died in 2021....

Beth Decker

Beth Decker

Jun 2, 2023

Beth Decker, 80, of Nashville, died Friday June 2, 2023 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 25, 1942 in Dalton, GA to the late Grady Wilkins and the late Louise Wilson Wilkins. She was a retired educator with the Berrien County Board of Education, graduate of the University of Georgia and member of...

Latrelle Crosby

Latrelle Crosby

Jun 1, 2023

Latrelle Crosby, 83 of Nashville, died Thursday June 1, 2023 at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation Center in Adel.

She was born May 19, 1940 in Cook County to the late Lankford Richardson and the late Melba Ruth Rowan Richardson. She was a retired clerk with the Nashville Police Department and the Berrien County Sheriff's Office and a...

John Justus

John Justus

May 31, 2023

Born the fourth child of John Henry Justus, a Baptist preacher, and Mary Pearl Connor Justus, a school teacher, on April 23, 1939, in Dahlonega, Georgia, a picturesque small town in the north Georgia mountains. He grew up in this quiet place in a simpler time with the values of Christian faith, family, selflessness, honesty and devotion instilled deep...

Jerry Whitley

Jerry Whitley

May 28, 2023

Jerry Roger Whitley, 80, of Enigma, died Sunday May 28, 2023 at the residence of his daughter in Winder.

He was born September 24, 1942 in Berrien County to the late Robert Lee Whitley and the late Doris Shaw Whitley. He was a retired electrician with Georgia Power, member of the IBEW 613, member and deacon of...

Tina Ray

Tina Ray

May 27, 2023

Tina Marie Ray, 78, of Nashville, died Saturday May 27, 2023 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 15, 1945 in Greensboro, GA to the late Howard Channell and the late Rachel Chastain Channell. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a daughter: Malinda Karen Ray and a sister: Debra Miles....

Beryl Rowe

Beryl Rowe

May 16, 2023

Beryl Rowe, 85 of Nashville, died Tuesday May 16, 2023 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born March 19,1938 in St. Helens, England to the late Walter Fildes and the late Irene Travers Fildes. She was a homemaker and receptionist with the former Nashville Mills for over 20 years. She was a member of...

Beverly "Bet" Moore

Beverly "Bet" Moore

May 13, 2023

Beverly Ann "Bet" Moore, 77, of Alapaha, died Saturday May 13, 2023 at the Riverbrook Health Care in Homerville.

She was born February 4, 1946 in Berrien County to the late Roy Mathis and the late Dorothy Rogers Mathis. She was a homemaker and secretary for the former J.H. Moore Trucking Co. She was a...

Frances Burkhalter

Frances Burkhalter

May 11, 2023

Frances Burkhalter, 72, of Dasher passed from this life to her heavenly reward on Thursday May 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Frances was born in Berrien County to the late Eleck Warren and the late Rose Lee Baldree Warren. She was a faithful member of the Dasher church of Christ dedicating her...

Wayne Vester Taylor

Wayne Vester Taylor

May 9, 2023

Wayne Vester Taylor, 87, of Nashville, died Tuesday May 9, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 23, 1935 in Lanier County to the late Joe Brown "J.B." Taylor and the late Fannie Belle Gray Taylor. He was a butcher, retired Pentecostal minister and was preceded in death by his wife: Vivian...

Mary Nelms

Mary Nelms

May 8, 2023

Mary Melvin Nelms, 78, of Nashville, died Monday May 8, 2023 at the Vista Park in Douglas.

She was born November 21, 1944 in Lanier County to the late John Collier Melvin and the late Eunice Virginia Richardson Melvin. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by 2 husbands; 3 sisters: Faye Hendley,...

Patricia Ann Chaney

Patricia Ann Chaney

Apr 30, 2023

Patricia Ann "Pat" Chaney, 80, of Nashville, died Sunday April 30, 2023 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born March 28, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Dewitt Cribbs and Annie Ruth Parker Cribbs. She retired from VSU as a financial clerk and was a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She...

Faye Conger

Faye Conger

Apr 25, 2023

Faye Conger, 79, of Nashville, died Tuesday April 25, 2023 at SGMC Berrien Campus.

She was born June 10, 1943 in Berrien County to the late Otis Grimes and the late Lillie Mae Harsey Edenfield. She was a homemaker and a member of City Gate Ministries in Fort Myers, FL. She was preceded in death...

Vinson Harper

Vinson Harper

Apr 23, 2023

Vinson Harper, 65, of Nashville, died Sunday April 23, 2023 at his residence.

He was born April 18, 1958 in Irwin County to the late Jesse Harper and the late Wilma Gunter Harper. He was a carpenter with Chapparal Boats, served in the United States Army and of the Baptist faith. He loved being outside,...

Ellie Davis

Ellie Davis

Apr 19, 2023

Ellie Roslyn Davis, 97, of Nashville, died Wednesday April 19, 2023 at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

She was born June 8, 1925 in Abbeville, AL to the late Ousley Lester and the late Mary Yates Lester. She was a homemaker, retired office manager for Texgas Corp, and a member of the Nashville Methodist Church....

Linda Sue Johnson

Linda Sue Johnson

Apr 18, 2023

Linda Sue Johnson, 76, of Ray City, died Tuesday April 18, 2023 at SGMC Berrien Campus.

She was born December 31, 1946 in Cullman, AL to the late Elbert Parson and the late Viola Mary Lou Gaither. She was a homemaker and was the widow of Ron Johnson.

She is survived by...

Julissa Moldovan

Julissa Moldovan

Apr 16, 2023

Julissa Moldovan, 4, of Nashville, died Sunday April 16, 2023 at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.

She is survived by her parents: Curt Moldovan and Emelda Zapata of Nashville; sister: Maybree Moldovan of Nashville; maternal grandmother: Mona (Hector) Zapata of Ray City; paternal grandparents: Michelle Moldovan of Indiana and Lonnie Powell of Ray City;...

Donald Harnage

Donald Harnage

Apr 12, 2023

Donald Earl Harnage, 80, of Nashville, died Wednesday April 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born June 26, 1942 in Berrien County to the late Arlie Newton Harnage and the late Maudie Howell Harnage. He was a retired mechanic with the Berrien County Board of Education, farmer, worked at Nashville Mills and Chaparral Boats. He loved...

G.W. Pearman

G.W. Pearman

Apr 11, 2023

George Washington "G.W." Pearman, Jr., 84 of the West Berrien Community, died Tuesday April 11, 2023 at his residence.

He was born August 25, 1938 in Tift County to the late George Washington Pearman and the late Otha Sumner Pearman. He was a farmer, former member of the West Berrien Fire Dept and was a veteran of...

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