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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.

Jere Griffin

Jere Griffin

Apr 10, 2023

William Jerome "Jere" Griffin, 67, of Valdosta, died Monday April 10, 2023 at SGMC Smith Northview Hospital.

He was born February 21, 1956 in Hahira to the late Wesley Hamilton Griffin and Rose Marie Devane Griffin. He graduated from East Hall High School in Gainesville, GA and VSU in 2008. He worked for 17 years at VSU...

Rev. Dr. Swinton Futch

Rev. Dr. Swinton Futch

Apr 10, 2023

Rev. Dr. Swinton D. Futch, 86, of Lake Wales, FL, died Monday April 10, 2023 at his residence.

He was born April 22, 1936 in Atkinson County to the late Henry Turner "Dumps" Futch and the late Georgia Louise Bradford Futch. He was a retired Baptist minister, member of the Church on the Hill in Dundee, FL...

Ronnie Taylor

Ronnie Taylor

Apr 5, 2023

Ronnie E. Taylor, 74, of Sebring, FL died Wednesday April 5, 2023 at his residence.

He was born April 21, 1948 in Nashville to the late Emory Taylor and the late Marie R. Holbrook. He loved his family and his country. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970 and served in Vietnam. He...

Beth Carter

Beth Carter

Apr 2, 2023

Elizabeth Chandler "Beth" Carter, 82, of Nashville, passed away on Sunday April 2, 2023 at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

She was born February 27, 1941 in Jenkins county (Millen) to the late Samuel Reid Chandler and the late Elizabeth Garner Chandler of Adel. A graduate of the Class of '59 at Cook High School, she attended...

Dorothy Coleman

Dorothy Coleman

Mar 31, 2023

Dorothy Mae Coleman, 74, of Lake Park, died Friday March 31, 2023 in South Georgia Medical Center.

She was born December 17, 1948 in Echols County to the late W.C. Hightower and the late Marie Thornton Hightower. She was the manager with Macadoos for years, employed with the Warehouse in Valdosta and also worked at the Gas-N-Go....

Carol Strout

Carol Strout

Mar 24, 2023

Carol Wheeler Strout, 53, of Nashville, died Friday March 24, 2023 at the residence of her daughter in Nashville.

She was born April 3, 1969 in Louisville, KY to the late Goldrick Gene Wheeler and the late Martha Hiers Skinner. She was homemaker, worked as an office assistant for Dr. Rick Wheeler and was employed with the...

Ouida Gaskins

Ouida Gaskins

Mar 24, 2023

Ouida Quinell Gaskins, 90, of Nashville, died Friday March 24, 2023 at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

She was born February 14, 1933 in Lanier County to the late Marvin Pearson and the late Anzie Sirmans Pearson. She was a retired LPN with Louis Smith Memorial Hospital and Berrien County Hospital. She was a member of Poplar...

Rose Wright

Rose Wright

Mar 21, 2023

Rose Wright, 87, of Nashville, died Tuesday March 21, 2023 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born May 10, 1935 in Lowndes County to the late William Bracewell and the late Oppie Lee Howell Bracewell. She was homemaker, member of Nashville First Baptist Church and for many years operated Berrien Carpets. She was the widow of...

Mickey Robinson Mcwaters

Mickey Robinson Mcwaters

Mar 17, 2023

Mickey Robinson McWaters, 76, of Enigma, died Friday March 17, 2023 at her residence.

She was born November 20, 1946 in Berrien County to the late S.J. "Buddy" Stone and the late Merle Cook Stone. She was a homemaker and member of Barnes Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband: Cliff Robinson who died in...

Robert (Jason) Guess

Robert (Jason) Guess

Mar 15, 2023

Robert Jason Guess, 73, of Tifton, died Wednesday March 15, 2023 at his residence.

He was born March 29, 1949 in Ocilla, GA to the late Henry Allen Guess and the late Mary Jane Tucker Guess. He was a retired gas superintendent with the City of Tifton for over 30 years. He was a welder, farmer, avid...

Mary Carrell Morrison

Mary Carrell Morrison

Mar 10, 2023

Mary Carrell Morrison, 84, of Nashville, died Friday March 10, 2023 at her residence.

She was born January 3, 1939 in Butler, GA to the late Terrell Jordan Smith and the late Mary Elizabeth Carrell Smith. She was the secretary/treasurer for Morrison's Home Center for 25 years and a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She...

Jerry Warren

Jerry Warren

Feb 25, 2023

Jerry Lamar Warren, 69, of Stockton, died Saturday February 25, 2023 at his residence.

He was born April 10, 1953 in Cook County to the late Eleck Wilson Warren and the late Rosa Lee Baldree Warren.  He was a carpenter and was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Earl Warren and Bobby Warren.

He is...

Scott James

Scott James

Feb 15, 2023

Scott Kirby James, 51, of Nashville, died Wednesday February 15, 2023 in the Langdale Hospice House.

He was born January 24, 1972 in Lowndes County to the late Roy Marvin James and the late Elizabeth Jean Connell James. He was the owner of the former James Auto Parts and was employed with the Berrien County Road Department....

Randy Pettyjohn

Randy Pettyjohn

Feb 13, 2023

Randy Lee Pettyjohn, 63, of Nashville, died Monday February 13, 2023 in Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 31, 1959 in Flint, Michigan to the late Carl Pettyjohn and Patricia Holloway Danner. He was a travel LPN for 30 years, served as a medic in the United States Navy and was a member of the...

Janie Brooks

Janie Brooks

Feb 12, 2023

Linda Jane "Janie" Brooks, 63, of Nashville, died Sunday February 12, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 29, 1959 in Athens, TN to the late Jacob Lee Benton and the late Kathleen Snead Goodman. She worked at Nashville Textile for many years and Vulcan Steel in the purchasing department. She was loved by her family...

Darrell Alexander

Darrell Alexander

Feb 10, 2023

Darrell Lee Alexander, 71, of Nashville, died Friday February 10, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 5, 1951 in Cook County to the late Gertley Alexander and the late Alice Griner Alexander. He was a retired bridge foreman with the Georgia Department of Transportation and a member of The Cross Church. He was...

Thomas Brantley

Thomas Brantley

Feb 10, 2023

Thomas Lewis Brantley, 66, of Nashville, died Friday February 10, 2023 at his residence.

He was born September 8, 1956 in Berrien County to the late Tommy Brantley and the late Jency Theresa Watson Reardon. He was a retired weaver with Nashville Mills and a farmer. He was a very loving father who loved and raised his...

Brooke Silcox

Brooke Silcox

Feb 10, 2023

Brooke Lee Silcox, 28, of Nashville, died Friday February 10, 2023 at her residence.

She was born August 7, 1994 in Tift County. She was employed with Piggly Wiggly in Adel as the deli manager and was a member of Hope Baptist Church. She was a devoted mother and loved her children dearly. She was preceded in...

Joyce Rowe

Joyce Rowe

Feb 5, 2023

Joyce Faye Rowe, 77, of Nashville, died Sunday February 5, 2023 at her residence.

She was born February 7, 1945 in Berrien County to the late Clarence Rowan and the late Melba Richardson Rowan. She was a homemaker and worked at Nashville Textile for 30 years. She was a true "Grandma", loved working in her yard and...

Larry Stevens

Larry Stevens

Feb 5, 2023

Larry Stevens, 74, of Nashville, died Sunday February 5, 2023 at his residence.

He was born November 20, 1948 in Berrien County to the late Oscar Bradford "Tiny B" Stevens and the late Irene Spivey Stevens. He worked as a shipping clerk with Nashville Textile and retired as an assistant warehouse manager with the J.H. Harvey Company....

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