obituaries

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.

Diane Owens

Diane Owens

Nov 15, 2025

Jaqueline Diane Owens, 71, of Enigma, lovingly known as Diane to all her family and friends, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 15, 2025, while surrounded by the love of her family.

Diane was born in Augusta on August 8, 1954, entering this world as an Army brat, which instilled in her a love...

Dale Herndon

Dale Herndon

Nov 15, 2025

Fannie Dale Herndon, 72, of Adel, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born September 27, 1953, in Cook County to the late Jo Giddens and Louise Godwin Giddens. She was a retired RN, having worked several years at Smith Northview Hospital and the Berrien Nursing Center. She was a member of Massee...

Junior Lott

Junior Lott

Nov 15, 2025

Junior Floyd Lott, 69, of Lakeland, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born November 7, 1956, in Cook County to the late Melvin Herbert Lott and the late Bonnie Faye Tyson Hamilton. For many years, he owned and operated Lott Termite and Pest Control. He loved hunting, fishing and was a member...

Judy Miller

Judy Miller

Nov 13, 2025

Judy Miller, 59, of Ray City, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her residence.

She was born February 25, 1966, in Dunmore. Pennsylvania to the late Patrick and Shirley Gervasi. She was a homemaker, loved her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband: Steve Miller of Ray City; son: Corey (Jessica) Miller of...

Mike Ritchea

Mike Ritchea

Nov 6, 2025

Michael Wayne "Mike" Ritchea, 66, of Nashville, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, in the Emory St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born August 15, 1959, in Lowndes County to the late Harvey Shirrell Ritchea and Janice Drawdy Agner. He was a supervisor with Winfab for over 20 years and a very active member of Flat Creek Church. He...

Jimmy Croft

Jimmy Croft

Nov 4, 2025

Jimmy Douglas Croft, 70, of Nashville, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Berrien Oaks Nursing Center.

He was born March 24, 1955, to the late Andy Julian Croft and the late Doris Tyler Croft. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with the Berrien County Road Department, retired from Nashville Mills and was a member of Call...

Myrtle Luke

Myrtle Luke

Oct 31, 2025

Myrtle Annette Luke, 91, of Nashville, died Friday October 31, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born December 12, 1933, in Irwin County to the late Duval Spicer and the late Kathleen Broome Spicer. She was a homemaker and for many years kept and loved many children. She loved her family, trips to the mountains, enjoyed...

Lamar Roberts

Lamar Roberts

Oct 28, 2025

Lamar Wayne Roberts, 83, of Nashville, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born September 6, 1942, in Berrien County to the late Woodrow R. Roberts and the late Mary Lucile Avera Roberts. He was a sales representative with the former Martin Motors, a retired licensed agent with Liberty National Life Insurance and...

Russell Harper

Russell Harper

Oct 21, 2025

Aubrey "Russell" Harper, 74, of Nashville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

He was born February 15, 1951, in Irwin County to the late Aubrey Lucious Harper and the late Bessie Griffin Harper. He retired from Jacuzzi-Bathcraft Corporation in Valdosta where he worked for 40 years as...

Heather Bailey

Heather Bailey

Oct 16, 2025

Heather Michelle Bailey, 44, of Nashville, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her residence.

She was born July 23, 1981, in Mesquite, TX to the late Robin Garner and Connie Stewart Garner. She was a manager at the Waffle House in Adel and loved to visit historical places.

She is survived by her wife: Tammy...

Clarine Vickers

Clarine Vickers

Oct 14, 2025

Clarine Vickers, 79, of Douglas, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her residence.

She was born January 30, 1946, in Coffee County to the late Milton Ricketson and the late Vera Strickland Ricketson. She was a homemaker, loving mother, a childcare provider for over 30 years and a devoted member of Bushnell Chapel for 49 years.

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Shane Tuttle

Shane Tuttle

Oct 12, 2025

Shane Sewell Tuttle, 63, of Nashville, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his residence.

He was born June 21, 1962, in Rome, NY to the late Arthur Porter Tuttle and the late Lois Coleen Smith Tuttle. He was employed with Chaparral Boats for over 30 years, loved his family, enjoyed fishing, attended Call to Faith Ministries and...

Nell Dorminey

Nell Dorminey

Oct 12, 2025

Annie Wynell "Nell" Hooper Dorminey, 91, of Nashville, Georgia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born October 16, 1933, in Jasper County, Georgia to the late Riley and Ellen Sutton Hooper, growing up in Lenox, GA. She was married to the late...

Charlotte Dillard

Charlotte Dillard

Oct 9, 2025

Charlotte Dillard, 81, of Nashville, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, in the Berrien Oaks.

She was born December 8, 1943, in Berrien County to the late Bo Boyd and the late Vertture Sutton Boyd. She was a homemaker and attended Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by 3 sons: Thomas Mathis, Richard Mathis, and Russell...

Connie Barrentine

Connie Barrentine

Oct 8, 2025

Connie Barrentine, 66, of Nashville, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Berrien Oaks Nursing Center.

She was born January 16, 1959, in Berrien County to the late James Knowles and the late Margie Luke Dent. She was a retired clerk at Berrien County Health Department for 28 years and was a homemaker. She attended Jacob's Well and...

Mike Marion

Mike Marion

Oct 7, 2025

Michael Thomas "Mike" Marion, 69, of Nashville, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 9, 1956, in East Liverpool, OH to the late Norman Edward Marion and Nina Polling Marion. He was a mechanic.

He is survived by his wife: Cindy Duggan Marion of Nashville; mother: Nina Marion...

James Griner

James Griner

Oct 4, 2025

James William Griner, 63, of Nashville, died Saturday, June 11, 2025, at SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born June 11, 1962, in Bitburg, Germany to the late Foster Key Griner, Jr and Doris Henderson Griner. He was a computer technician, enjoyed video games and attended the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by...

Dr. Henry Richbourg

Dr. Henry Richbourg

Oct 4, 2025

Dr. Henry Reed Richbourg, of Nashville, Georgia, beloved husband, father, "D daddy" and physician passed away on October 4, 2025. He was 89 years old.

Born October 31, 1935, in Anderson, South Carolina, Henry grew up in the "Low Country" of South Carolina and graduated in 1953 from St. George High School in Dorchester County. He worked...

Bill Fortner

Bill Fortner

Oct 3, 2025

William Glenn "Bill" Fortner, 77, of Nicholls, died Friday, October 3, 2025, in the Coffee Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 8, 1948, in Lakeland, FL to the late Ira Glenn Fortner and the late Dot Tishwick Fortner. He was a truck driver, worked in paint and body, loved to fish and watch racing. He was...

Sandy Beckelheimer

Sandy Beckelheimer

Oct 2, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Beckelheimer 75, of Nashville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord surrounded by family.

Sandy was born to the late Bill and Ann Kieffer King and was also preceded in death by her in-laws, Ted and Bertha Beckelheimer. She was married to her high school sweetheart,...

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