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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.

Bob Battle

Bob Battle

Oct 15, 2021

Robert Milton "Bob" Battle, 82, of Nashville, died on Friday October 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 15, 1939 in Atlanta, GA to the late Marcus Battle and the late Amelia Ruth Irwin Battle. He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of service and he served three tours in Vietnam....

Jennifer Dillard

Jennifer Dillard

Oct 13, 2021

Jennifer Ann Dillard, 44, of Nashville, died Wednesday October 13, 2021, at Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born October 1, 1977 in Cook County to the late Randall Green and Sandra Denise Box. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her daughter: Ariel Green of Sparks; son: Bradley Green of Nashville; mother: Sandra...

Eileen Harris

Eileen Harris

Oct 13, 2021

Mrs. Eileen Harris, 96, of Berrien Nursing Home, Nashville, GA passed away at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, GA on Wednesday October 13, 2021 after an extended illness.

She was born in Tarrytown, FL on May 1, 1925 to the late Charles "Charlie" P. Parish and Ethel Oma Knight Parish. She graduated from Webster High School...

Marie Holbrook

Marie Holbrook

Oct 10, 2021

Emma Marie Holbrook, 90, of Nashville, died Sunday October 10, 2021, at her residence.

She was born January 28, 1931 in Berrien County to the late James Steve Rogers and the late Emma Lewis Rogers. She was a retired seamstress with Nashville Textile and a member of New Fellowship Church. She was a lifetime member of VFW...

Bonnie Bush

Bonnie Bush

Oct 9, 2021

Bonnie Ann Bush, 63, of Alapaha, died Saturday October 9, 2021, at the Eastside Medical Center in Snellville.

She was born June 30, 1958 in Berrien County to the late Thomas Junior Nelms and the late Shirley Ann Cersey Nelms. She was a homemaker, retired from Nashville Mills and worked at Berrien Middle School in the cafeteria.  ...

Mary Fountain

Mary Fountain

Sep 28, 2021

Mary Louise Fountain, 69, of Adel, died Tuesday September 28, 2021, in Southern Senior Retirement.

She was born May 1, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Samuel Junior Cox and the late Wilhelmina Simmons Cox. She worked in medical records as a transcriptionist with Berrien County Hospital for over 25 years. She was a member of...

Bill Tennison

Bill Tennison

Sep 28, 2021

Billy James "Bill" Tennison, 81, of Alapaha, died Tuesday September 28, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 23, 1940 in Marietta, MS to the late Robert Kelly Tennison and the late Stella Avo Holley Tennison. He was a farmer and adored his family. He was a member of Burton Baptist Church in Burton, MS and...

Loudelle Whiddon

Loudelle Whiddon

Sep 27, 2021

Loudelle Whiddon, 79, of Adel, formerly of Nashville, died Monday September 27, 2021, at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation.

She was born March 20, 1942 in Berrien County to the late Lucious Carl Stone and the late Cora Lee Wheeler Stone. She was a homemaker and member of Hope Baptist Church. She was the widow of Ira Lamar...

Jean Moore

Jean Moore

Sep 26, 2021

Dorothy Jean Moore, 95, of Lake Park, died Sunday September 26, 2021, at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born June 23, 1926 in Abbeville, AL to the late Ousley Lester and the late Mary Elizabeth Yates Lester. She was a retired dietitian with the former Berrien County Hospital and was a member of the Nashville United Methodist...

Ryan Tomberlin

Ryan Tomberlin

Sep 24, 2021

Mr. James Ryan Tomberlin, age 41, of Cochran, Georgia passed away on September 24, 2021 at Houston Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in the chapel of Clark Funeral Home with Rev. Joey Williams officiating. The family will greet friends from 6p.m. to 8p.m. on Tuesday evening at Clark Funeral Home....

Brad Mccall

Brad Mccall

Sep 15, 2021

Joseph Bradford "Brad" McCall, 66, of Nashville, died Wednesday September 15, 2021, in South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born May 11, 1955 in Bibb County to the late Charles McCall and the late Jo Francine Brown McCall. He was the owner of Spectra Computing Co, loved his family and competing with so many friends on the...

Anna Garren

Anna Garren

Sep 15, 2021

Anna Lois Garren, 79, of West Berrien Community, died Tuesday September 14, 2021, at her residence.

She was born March 15, 1942 in Atkinson County to the late Allen Summerlin and the late Alma Beulah Bowen Summerlin. She was a homemaker and had been employed with the Salvation Army in Cartersville. She was preceded in death by...

Deborah Leach

Deborah Leach

Sep 15, 2021

Deborah Lynn Leach, 68, of Nashville, died Wednesday September 15, 2021, in the South Georgia Medical Center.

She was born July 30, 1953 in Strasburg, OH to the late Willard Leach and the late Fonda Kay Farson Leach. She was a sales associate with T Mobile in Nashville, TN and was preceded in death by a brother:...

Dewayne Leavens

Dewayne Leavens

Sep 15, 2021

Owen Dewayne Leavens, 73, of Nashville, died Wednesday September 15, 2021, in the South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born July 14, 1948 in Coffee County to the late Roscoe Leavens and the late Maysie Vining Leavens. He was retired from Chaparral Boats in the woodshop and also worked with the Berrien County Road Dept. He was...

Rhonda Bristol

Rhonda Bristol

Sep 14, 2021

Rhonda Bristol, 61, of Alapaha, died Tuesday September 14, 2021, in Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 12, 1960 in Berrien County to the late James Grady Hancock and Jeanette Roberts Walton. She operated, with her mother, Rhonda & Jeanette Beauty Shop and was a member of New Fellowship Church. She loved her family and...

W.E. Hughes

W.E. Hughes

Sep 13, 2021

W.E. Hughes, 87, of Nashville, died Monday September 13, 2021 in Tifton.

He was born June 7, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Walt Hughes and the late Delia Taylor Hughes. He was a farmer, attended Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church and served in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by a son: Greg...

Connie Herndon

Connie Herndon

Sep 9, 2021

Connie Herndon, 70, of Nashville, died Thursday September 9, 2021, in Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born January 18, 1951 in Cook County , the daughter of the late George Leslie Roland and the late Anne Maude Cato Roland. She was a retired special ed teacher with the Cook County Board of Education and also worked...

Joy Roberts

Joy Roberts

Sep 8, 2021

Joy Roberts, 70, of Nashville, died Wednesday September 8, 2021, at SGMC Berrien Campus.

She was born July 25, 1951 in Cook County to the late James Arthur McGee and the late Coma Taylor McGee. She owned and operated Joy's Family Hair Care. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Melba Roland and Mary Stephens; 2...

Keith Coleman

Keith Coleman

Aug 31, 2021

Ronald Keith Coleman, 61, of Nashville, died Tuesday August 31, 2021, at SGMC.

He was born June 10, 1960 in Brooks County to the late Ron Coleman and the late Martha Gane Coleman. He was a tree surgeon with David Tree in Valdosta and attended Lifeline Ministries in Valdosta. He was preceded in death by a brother:...

Buck Watley

Buck Watley

Aug 30, 2021

Joyce McDonald "Buck" Watley, 85, of Nashville, died Monday August 30, 2021, at SGMC.

He was born April 24, 1936 in Lowndes County to the late James "Sarge" Watley and the late Rosa Lee Watley. He was a truck driver and preceded in death by his wife: LaFaye Williams Watley; brothers: Jimmy Watley and Billy Shiver; sister:...

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