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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.

Lorrie Hanks

Lorrie Hanks

Aug 27, 2021

Lorrie Ann "Ganna" Hanks, 59, of Nashville, died Friday August 27, 2021 at SGMC.

She was born May 1, 1962 in Munford, TN to A.C. Clements and the late Janie "Mawmaw" Neafus Clements. She was the plant manager and worked with data entry at B & H Electronics. She loved her family, friends and adored her grandchildren....

Ben Flowers

Ben Flowers

Aug 23, 2021

Benjamin Eurey "Ben" Flowers, 40, of Nashville, died Monday August 23, 2021 at his residence.

He was born October 16, 1980 in Jacksonville, FL to Michael Eurey Flowers and Marilyn Tygart Flowers. He was a dedicated SGT in the United States Army, faithfully served 2 tours in Iraq and served in Afghanistan where he received the Purple...

Clifford Ulmer

Clifford Ulmer

Aug 20, 2021

Clifford Dale Ulmer, 68, of Ray City, died Friday August 20, 2021 at his residence.

He was born February 27, 1953 in Canton, Ohio to the late Walter Ulmer and the late Occie Patton Ulmer. He was a very gifted artist, cartoonist and a member of Silver Hill Church where he served as a deacon.

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Marie Watson

Marie Watson

Aug 20, 2021

Mel Marie Watson, 83, of Nashville, died Friday August 20, 2021 in the SGMC Berrien Campus.

She was born September 25, 1937 in Berrien County to the late Early Collins and the late Alda Mae Fender Collins. She was a homemaker and member of Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She was the widow of William Elisha "Bill"...

Janice Solomon

Janice Solomon

Aug 13, 2021

Janice Solomon, 76, of Nashville, died Friday August 13, 2021 at her residence.

She was born September 24, 1944 in Berrien County to the late William Lacy Warren and the late Ruby Guthrie Warren. She was a homemaker and retired school dietician. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Nashville Ward...

Dakota Sirmans

Dakota Sirmans

Aug 9, 2021

Leaman Dakota Sirmans, 28, of Nashville, died Monday August 9, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 4, 1992 to Charles Bennie Sirmans and the late Joan Foxworth Sirmans. He had been employed with Chaparral Boats and attended Flat Creek Church.

He is survived by his father: Charles Sirmans of Nashville; 2 daughters: Penelope...

Jack Jones

Jack Jones

Aug 6, 2021

Jackson "Jack" Gary Jones, age 90, died on August 6, 2021, at his home in Amarillo, TX. He was born December 15, 1930 in Warsaw, NC. He was predeceased by his parents William Randal and Mattie Lee (Gary) Jones; his grandparents: Samuel James and Mellie Ann (Phillips) Jones and Judge Judson Hartwell and Mattie Ann (Peeples) Gary; his brothers:...

Margaret Nicole Shaw

Margaret Nicole Shaw

Aug 1, 2021

Margaret Nicole Shaw, 48, of Nashville, died Sunday August 1, 2021 at her residence.

She was born October 5, 1972 in Erie, PA to the late Richard Allen Seubert and Carole Ann Fleming. She was employed with the Berrien County Board of Education as a paraprofessional at the Berrien County Elementary School.

She is survived...

Tharon Wallace Temples

Tharon Wallace Temples

Jul 28, 2021

Tharon Wallace Temples, 74, of Nashville, died Wednesday July 28, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born October 26, 1946 in Berrien County to the late Henry Hudson Temples and the late Ora Gladys Griner. He was a retired truck driver with the City of Nashville for over 30 years and was of the Baptist...

Johnny Harpe

Johnny Harpe

Jul 16, 2021

Johnny Talmadge Harpe, 72, of Nashville, died Friday July 16, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 25, 1948 in Hahira, GA to the late Marion Braxton Harpe and the late Aline Fender Harpe. He was the former owner of Ray City Fast Stop. He was preceded in death by a brother: Howell Harpe....

Gregory Tyson

Gregory Tyson

Jul 15, 2021

Gregory Steven Tyson, 61, of Valrico, FL, died Thursday July 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born April 12, 1960 in Ware County to the late James Franklin Tyson and Mattie Geneva Golden Tyson. He was a retired colonel with the United States Marine Corps and graduate of the United States Naval Academy.

He...

Pat Davis

Pat Davis

Jul 11, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Davis, 79, of Enigma, died Sunday July 11, 2021 in the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia.

She was born November 27, 1941 in South Berwick, ME to the late Ernest Provencal and the late Theresa Routhier Provencal. She was employed for years with Yield House Furniture Factory in Ossipee, NH. She attended Our Divine Savior...

James Oscar Jones

James Oscar Jones

Jul 9, 2021

James Oscar Jones, 76, of Ray City, died Friday July 9, 2021 in the South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born September 28, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to the late Taylor Jones and the late Gertrude Ludy Jones. He was a retired fireman with the city of Stuart, FL for 24 years, loved to hunt, fish, and...

Ronald David Nettles

Ronald David Nettles

Jul 6, 2021

Ronald David Nettles, 61, of Nashville, died Tuesday July 6, 2021 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 8, 1959 in Coffee County to the late Lloyd Nettles and late Florence Davis Hughes. He had been employed with Chaparral Boats in quality control.

He is survived by 2 sisters: Sue (Danny) Crosby of...

Mary Ellen Hawkins

Mary Ellen Hawkins

Jul 1, 2021

Mary Ellen Hawkins, 76, of Ray City, died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.

She was born November 2, 1944 in Worth County to the late Lonnie Gray and the late Lora Belle Horten.

She was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker and retired product inspector with Nashville Mills. She...

Todd Williams

Todd Williams

Jun 30, 2021

Todd Williams, 44, of Cornelius, NC, died Wednesday June 30, 2021 at his residence.

He was born March 19, 1977 in Brunwick, GA to Charles Edward Williams and Deborah Ann Griner Williams. He was a project manager with Bank of America. He was preceded in death by his sister: Jessica Williams; maternal grandparents: Bennie Griner and Dorothy...

Kayla Dawn Hall

Kayla Dawn Hall

Jun 29, 2021

Kayla Dawn Hall, 38, of Nashville, died Tuesday June 29, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center Berrien Campus.

She was born September 6, 1982 in Tift County to John Crosby and Lynn Thompson of Nashville.

She was a homemaker and member of Hope Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband: Jason Allan...

Sherod Lanor Fender

Sherod Lanor Fender

Jun 28, 2021

Sherod Lamar Fender, 84, of Ray City, died on June 28, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Born in Ray City, GA., on April 5, 1937, he was the son of the late J.B. Fender and Erma Ray Fender. Mr. Fender served in the U.S. Air Force as a medic and retired after 20 years of service, returning to his...

Jeffrey K Lightsey

Jeffrey K Lightsey

Jun 27, 2021

Jeffrey Kyle Lightsey, 36, of Alapaha died Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Berrien County.

He was born October 17, 1984 in Tift County to James Ellis Lightsey and the late Sherry Baldree.

He was a Lanier County Deputy Sheriff  certified as a K-9 and drug interdiction officer. He was a veteran of the United States...

Rhonda Smith

Rhonda Smith

Jun 20, 2021

Rhonda Lea Smith, 62, of Nashville, died Sunday June 20, 2021 at her residence.

She was born May 7, 1959 in Fort Lauderdale, FL and was a retired educator with Berrien Primary School. She was a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her mother and step father: Jean and Wynn...

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