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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.

Eloise Clanton

Eloise Clanton

Feb 3, 2021

Eloise Clanton, 86, of Nashville, died Wednesday February 3, 2021 at the South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.

She was born November 28, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Eddie Lee Durrance and the late Lola Ethel Rowan Durrance. She was a homemaker and retired supervisor with Nashville Mills. She was the widow of George Hamilton...

Tony Price

Tony Price

Feb 3, 2021

Tony Lamar Price, 73, of Nashville, died Wednesday February 3, 2021 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 29, 1947 in Berrien County to the late Mallie Slaton Hancock and the late Lucille Brown Hancock. He owned and operated Price Motors for 34 years. He later was associated with Bo Lovein Ford, Mike Burch...

Bonnie Sue Stone

Bonnie Sue Stone

Feb 2, 2021

Bonnie Sue Stone, 48, of Nashville, died Tuesday February 2, 2021 at her residence.

She was born December 2, 1972 in Berrien County to the late Jim Stone and the late Bobbie Jean Rice. She was a custodian with the Berrien Nursing Center for 13 years and a graduate of Berrien High School Class of 1991.

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Ronda Rowan Rockwell

Ronda Rowan Rockwell

Jan 30, 2021

Ronda Rowan Rockwell, 58, of Valdosta, died Saturday January 30, 2021 at her residence.

She was born July 20, 1962 in Tift County to the late Alton Henry Rowan and the late Audrey Wynell "Nell" Moore Rowan. She was employed with SGMC in medical transcription and was a cosmetologist for a number of years. She received her...

Elva Kent Shaw

Elva Kent Shaw

Jan 30, 2021

Elva Kent Shaw, 92, of Williamson, formerly of Nashville, died Saturday January 30, 2021 at her residence.

She was born January 3, 1929 in Berrien County to the late Lossie Allen Kent and the late Pauline Sirmons Kent. She was a homemaker and retired seamstress with Nashville Textile. She was a member of the Nashville First Baptist...

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...

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