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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.

Don Williams

Don Williams

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...

Barry Nugent

Barry Nugent

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...

Diane Raciti

Diane Raciti

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:...

Steve Sumner

Steve Sumner

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...

Carol Pagels

Carol Pagels

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...

Carlton Sumner

Carlton Sumner

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...

Paul Zeimer

Paul Zeimer

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...

David Toliver

David Toliver

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...

Wayne Hendley

Wayne Hendley

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...

Brian Porter

Brian Porter

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...

Raymond George

Raymond George

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,...

Michelle Luke

Michelle Luke

Sep 13, 2023

Michelle Luke, 50, of Lakeland, died Wednesday September 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was born March 21, 1973 in Lowndes County to the late Robert Luke and the late Elene Florence O'Quinn Luke. She had been employed at the Child Care Network in Valdosta and attended Lakeland United Methodist Church.

She is survived by...

Patricia O’Steen

Patricia O’Steen

Sep 8, 2023

Patricia Franklin O'Steen, 70, of Nashville, died Friday September 8, 2023 at her residence.

She was born October 14, 1952 in Berrien County to the late Vernon Franklin and the late Betty Ruth Rogers Franklin. She was a retired supervisor with Nashville Mills and worked there for over 40 years. She was a member of the Nashville...

Jacob Morton

Jacob Morton

Sep 2, 2023

Henry Jacob Morton, 82, of Nashville, died Saturday September 2, 2023 at Pruitt Health Care in Valdosta.

He was born July 29, 1941 in Tift County to the late Louie B. Morton and the late Myrtle Ivella Windsor Morton. He was a plumber and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death...

Autrey Moore

Autrey Moore

Aug 28, 2023

Eugene Autrey Moore, 86, of Alapaha, died Monday August 28, 2023 at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born August 17, 1937 in Irwin County to the late Cleo Clayton Moore and the late Christie Janie Rowe Moore. He was farmer, member of Glory Church and served in the US Army National Guard. He was preceded in death...

Ted Owen

Ted Owen

Aug 27, 2023

Theodore Ross "Ted" Owen, 75 of Alapaha, died Sunday August 27, 2023 at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

He was born April 11, 1948 in Tift County to the late Troy Everett Owen and the late Ethel Rhodes Owen. He was a former Cotton States agent and owner of the Trophy Shop. He was a member of...

Betty Dixon

Betty Dixon

Aug 22, 2023

Betty Jean Dixon, 76, of Nashville, died Tuesday August 22, 2023 in the Fellowship Home in Valdosta.

She was born January 23, 1947 in Tift County to the late George Elrod and the late Annie Laurie Murray Elrod. She was a homemaker, worked at Nashville Textile and served for many years as a paraprofessional at Berrien Elementary...

Darward Vickers

Darward Vickers

Aug 21, 2023

Darward Murray Vickers, 90, of Alapaha, died Monday August 21, 2023 at his residence.

He was born October 15, 1932 in Berrien County to the late William Thomas "Bud" Vickers and the late Mattie Ora McClellan Vickers. He was a dedicated farmer and member of New Griffin Baptist Church. He was the widower of Dolores Sarah Swilley...

Llewellyn Roberts

Llewellyn Roberts

Aug 19, 2023

Winston Llewellyn Roberts, 79, of Enigma, died Saturday August 19, 2023 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 12, 1944 in Irwin County to the late Winston Roberts and the late Erma Ruth Stewart Roberts. He was a farmer and member of the Enigma Congregational Christian Church.

He is survived by his...

Ronald Dixon

Ronald Dixon

Aug 17, 2023

Ronald Lee Dixon, 81, of Nashville, died Thursday August 17, 2023 in the Landale Hospice House.

He was born November 25, 1941 in Cook County to the late Robert Lee Dixon and the late Antoinette Swint Dixon. He was a retired loom mechanic with Nashville Mills for 30 years and a member of the Nashville First Baptist...

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