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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.

Billy Prickett

Billy Prickett

Jan 29, 2021

William Earl "Billy" Prickett, 61, of Nashville, died Friday January 29, 2021 at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born November 17, 1959 in Berrien County to the late John Edwin Prickett and the late Georgia "Nell" Dillard. He was employed with Chaparral Boats as a fiberglass molder for 26 years.

He is survived by his...

Cindy Geiger

Cindy Geiger

Jan 24, 2021

Cynthia Faye "Cindy" Geiger, 63, of Nashville, died Sunday January 24, 2021 at her residence.

She was born March 4, 1957 in Hahira, GA to the late Marvin Register and the late Essie Mae Shealey. She was a bookkeeper for L&M Supply in Willacoochee, a graduate of Valdosta State University and served in the Army Reserves. She...

Latrelle Watson

Latrelle Watson

Jan 22, 2021

Annie Latrelle Watson, 84, of Nashville, died Friday January 22, 2021 at her residence.

She was born June 1, 1936 in Berrien County to the late J.R. Hughes and the late Cora Belle Lewis Hughes. She was a homemaker and a retired machinist with Metal Products, with 35 years of service. She attended Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist...

Bobby Shepard

Bobby Shepard

Jan 16, 2021

James Robert "Bobby" Shepard, 78, of Nashville died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home.

Bobby was born in 1943 to the late Robert Bruce "R.B." Shepard and the late Thelma Cater Shepard.  After graduating from the University of Georgia, he began a career as an accountant, working first as a private accountant and then in...

Alveita "Veda" Kennedy

Alveita "Veda" Kennedy

Jan 15, 2021

Margie Alveita "Veda" Kennedy, 75, of Tifton, died Friday January 15, 2021 at the Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah.

She was born October 20, 1945 in Irwin County to the late Fred Gay and the late Clara Mathis Gay. She was a homemaker, devoted mother and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

David Thomas Wimberly

David Thomas Wimberly

Jan 13, 2021

David Thomas Wimberly, 68, of Nashville, died Wednesday January 13, 2021 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 9, 1952 in Albany, GA to the late James T. Wimberly and the late Pearl Dorothy Beaty. He was a machinist for Gulfstream,  worked for Chaparral Boats and was an Air Force Veteran. He was...

Emma Lou Rector

Emma Lou Rector

Jan 10, 2021

Emma Lou Fauske Rector passed away on Sunday January 10, 2021 in the Langdale Hospice House.

She was born October 23, 1928 in Walla Walla, Washington to the late Albert Fauske and the late Dessie Beatrice Hood Ledbetter. She was a homemaker and member of the Nashville Church of Christ. She was the widow of Harold Rector...

Edgar Mearle Callahan, Jr.

Edgar Mearle Callahan, Jr.

Jan 8, 2021

Edgar Mearle Callahan Jr., 72, of Albany, died on Friday January 8, 2021 at his residence.

He was born February 9, 1948 in Charlottesville, VA to the late Edgar Mearle Callahan and the late Doris Fletcher Callahan. He was a cabinet maker.

He is survived by 2 sons: Dylan Morgan Callahan of California and Fletcher...

Pat Macdonald

Pat Macdonald

Jan 7, 2021

Patricia Marion "Pat" MacDonald, 53, of Nashville, died Thursday January 7, 2021 at SGMC Berrien Campus.

She was born May 29, 1967 in Berrien County to the late Alexander Ian MacDonald and Gladys Taylor MacDonald. She was a homemaker and volunteered as a Spanish translator for numerous charities.

She is survived by her husband: Jose...

Margaret Tyson

Margaret Tyson

Jan 6, 2021

Margaret Tyson, 96, of Nashville, died Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born on August 13, 1924 in Monterey, TN. She was a homemaker and a member of Nashville United Methodist Church where she sang in the Chancel Choir. She was referred to as the Mayor of Cottle. She was the widow of...

Betty Irene Vickers

Betty Irene Vickers

Jan 6, 2021

Betty Irene Vickers, 90, died Wednesday January 6, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on September 30, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Thomas Watson Shaw and the late Maggie Ora Devane Shaw. She was a homemaker and member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She was the widow Julian Avon Vickers who died in...

Daryel Lancaster

Daryel Lancaster

Jan 4, 2021

Daryel Lancaster, 65, of Nashville, died Monday January 4, 2021 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 28, 1955 in Hahira, GA to the late Johnny Ethridge Lancaster and the late Alma Lee Cowart Lancaster. He was the director for Berrien County EMS for 25 years, owned and operated Deep South EMS and was...

Murdell Mccorvey

Murdell Mccorvey

Jan 3, 2021

Murdell McCorvey, 87, of Nashville, died Sunday January 3, 2021 at her residence.

She was born October 17, 1933 in Dallas, GA to the late Virgil Hale and the late Ollie Vandora Long. She was a homemaker, worked as a paraprofessional with the Berrien County Board of Education for 25 years and attended A'New Way Baptist Church....

Joyce Flanders

Joyce Flanders

Jan 1, 2021

Naomi Joyce Flanders, 86, of Nashville, died Friday January 1, 2021 at her residence.

She was born February 4, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Arthur Avera and the late Sarah Bennett Avera. She was a homemaker, worked at Nashville Textile for years and was a member of the Alapaha Baptist Church. She was the widow...

Cecil Griner

Cecil Griner

Dec 28, 2020

Manning Cecil Griner, 90, of Nashville, died Monday December 28, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Gainesville, FL.

He was born March 2, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Manning Ezekiel Griner and the late Fannie Stanford Griner. He was a retired grocery store owner and member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. He was an...

Nelson Hall

Nelson Hall

Dec 28, 2020

Don Nelson Hall, 79, of Nashville, died Monday December 28, 2020 at the Lake City VA Hospital in Lake City, FL.

He was born November 28, 1941 in Berrien County to the late William Lonnie Hall and the late Mary Rosalyn Vann Hall. He worked in shipping at Nashville Textile for many years, was a farmer and...

Bobby Gay

Bobby Gay

Dec 25, 2020

Robert Chester "Bobby" Gay, 83, of Patterson, died Friday December 25, 2020 at his residence.

He was born April 18, 1937 in Alapaha, GA to the late Fred Gay and the late Clara Mathis Gay. He was a professional country music singer who traveled for over 50 years and was inducted into the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame....

Beth Strecker Gebhardt

Beth Strecker Gebhardt

Dec 23, 2020

Beth Strecker Gebhardt, 46, of Ray City, died Wednesday December 23, 2020 at her residence.

She was born January 29, 1974 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Joel Rudolph and Lynda Merle Himmel Rudolph.

She is survived by her husband: Robert Edward Gebhardt, III of Ray City; son: David Strecker of Ray City; father and mother:...

Evelyn Riner

Evelyn Riner

Dec 21, 2020

Ruth Evelyn Riner, 85, of Alapaha, died Monday December 21, 2020 at her residence.

She was born May 30, 1935 in Berrien County to the late Claude Brogdon and the late Ethel Mobley Brogdon. She was a homemaker who loved her family and spending time in her yard. She was a member of Springhill Primitive Baptist Church...

Stanley Shaun Whiddon

Stanley Shaun Whiddon

Dec 21, 2020

Stanley Shaun Whiddon, 35, of Morgantown, WV, died Monday December 21, 2020 in Morgantown, WV.

He was born June 28, 1985 in Valdosta, GA to Stanley Lamar Whiddon and the late Cecilia Anne Taylor. He was a drywall worker.

He is survived by his father and step mother: Stanley and Tammy Whiddon of Nashville; brother:...

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