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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.

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...

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...

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