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.

Betty Ray Summerlin

Betty Ray Summerlin

Aug 24, 2020

Betty Jean Ray Summerlin, 86, of Nashville died Monday August 24, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 18, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Arlie Bige Ray and the late Essie Mae Rogers Ray.  She was retired from the Berrien County Board of Education and worked at the Primary School on Dogwood Drive. She...

Gene Watson Griffin

Gene Watson Griffin

Aug 23, 2020

Gene Watson Griffin, 74, of Nashville died Sunday August 23, 2020 at his residence.

He was born March 29, 1946 in Cook County to the late Tom Watson Griffin and the late Edna Mae Boone Griffin.  He was retired as a supervisor from Tifton Aluminum after 43 years of service, loved raising cattle and spending time on...

James Earl Hughes

James Earl Hughes

Aug 22, 2020

James Earl Hughes, 91, of Nashville died Saturday August 22, 2020 in South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born February 21, 1929 in Berrien County to the late Jessie Elias Hughes and the late Vergie Durrance Hughes.  He was employed with J.D. Tygart Manufacturing for 20 years, worked at Berrien Cabinets and retired with the J. H....

Phyllis Turner Bailey

Phyllis Turner Bailey

Aug 22, 2020

Phyllis Turner Bailey, 73 , of Nashville died Saturday August 22, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 26, 1947 in Berrien County to the late Phillip Jackson Turner and the late Ruby Lee Taylor Turner.  She was a homemaker and alongside her husband owned and operated Bailey Appliances. She was a member of...

Gayle Shiver

Gayle Shiver

Aug 20, 2020

Cynthia Gayle Shiver, 65, of Nashville, died Thursday August 20, 2020 at her residence.

She was born July 6, 1955 in Florence, AL to the late Albert Carroll and the late Madeline Seabolt Carroll. She retired in hotel management, was of the baptist faith and was a true loving "GiGi".

She is survived by her...

Mack Lovett

Mack Lovett

Aug 19, 2020

Alvin Mack Lovett, 82, of Nashville died Wednesday August 19, 2020 in South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born March 29, 1938 in Cook County to the late Charles Bryant Lovett and the late Thelma Cottle Lovett.  He was retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and a member of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene....

Nelson Tucker

Nelson Tucker

Aug 19, 2020

Nelson Tucker, 84, of Alapaha died Wednesday August 19, 2020 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born February 23, 1936 in Berrien County to the late Robert Tucker and the late Faitha Webb Tucker.  He was a retired police chief for the Town of Alapaha, the City of Nashville and was employed with J. P. Stevens...

Mary Kathleen Griffiths

Mary Kathleen Griffiths

Aug 19, 2020

Mary Kathleen Griffiths, 76, of Nashville died Wednesday August 19, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center.

She was born January 19, 1944 in Ray City to the late Alvis Sauls and the late Kathleen Warren Sauls.  She was a homemaker.

She is survived by a daughter: Lisa Bowlin of Lakeland; three grandsons: Matthew Sauls of...

Evelyn Lorraine Townsen

Evelyn Lorraine Townsen

Aug 17, 2020

Evelyn Lorraine Townsen, 84, of Nashville died Monday August 17, 2020 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born November 30, 1935 in Charleston, WV to the late Judson Kibbe and the late Doris Townsend Kibbe.  She was a retired computer programmer in the banking industry and of the Lutheran Faith.  She was preceded in death by...

Pamela "Pam" Brantley

Pamela "Pam" Brantley

Aug 15, 2020

Pamela "Pam" Brantley, 67, of Nashville, died Saturday August 15, 2020 in the Crisp Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 4, 1953 in Berrien County to the late John Raymond Tyson and Margaret Wiggins Tyson. She was a  retired accountant with GA DFACS and Probation Services. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church...

Mary Teresa Malehorn

Mary Teresa Malehorn

Aug 14, 2020

Mary Teresa Malehorn, 93, of Nashville, died Friday August 14, 2020 at her residence.

She was born March 1, 1927 in Baltimore, MD to the late John Joseph Brannan and the late Grace Marsh Brannan. She was a homemaker and member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Frank Malehorn...

Linda Gail Harper

Linda Gail Harper

Aug 14, 2020

Linda Gail Harper, 67, of Alapaha, died Friday August 14, 2020 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born January 3, 1953 in Ben Hill County to the late William Bill Langley and the lateRuby Clanton Langley. She was a homemaker,  retired with Nashville Textile, Queen Carpet in Tifton and of the Baptist faith. She was called...

Cindy Haskins

Cindy Haskins

Aug 11, 2020

Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Haskins, 57, of Valdosta died Tuesday August 11, 2020.

She was born August 30, 1962 in San Antonio, TX to the late Eugene Talmadge Haskins and the late Ruby Nell Ivey Haskins.  She was employed as a machine operator with Snap-Rite, Inc., loved her Georgia Bulldogs and her nephews.  She was a member of...

Roy Donald "Don" Whaley

Roy Donald "Don" Whaley

Aug 9, 2020

Roy Donald "Don" Whaley, Jr., 79, of Nashville died Sunday August 9, 2020.

He was born March 23, 1941 in Berrien County to the late Roy Donald WHaley and the late Nellie Mae Chism Whaley.  He retired after 35 years with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D. C. where he worked at the U. S. Capitol,...

Lois Ella Cumbus

Lois Ella Cumbus

Aug 9, 2020

Lois Ella Cumbus, 86, of Ray City died Sunday August 9, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 27, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Jim Gunter and the late Ella Mae Harper Gunter.  She was a homemaker and was employed with the Berrien County Hospital as a food service worker for sixteen...

Jean Owens

Jean Owens

Aug 8, 2020

Mrs. Jean Owens, 85, of Enigma, Georgia passed away in her home on Saturday evening, August 8th, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family.

Mrs. Jean lived a full life. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and loved her family. Never hesitating to tell them and others how proud she was of them. She was...

Sue Lasseter

Sue Lasseter

Aug 8, 2020

Tilda Sue Cornelius Lasseter, 71, of Nashville died Saturday August 8, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center.

She was born October 23, 1948 in Berrien County to the late Clarence Homer Cornelius and the late Pauline Connell Cornelius.  She was a retired Pre-kindergarten teacher in Ray City and a member of Nashville First Baptist Church.  She loved...

Algy Eugene Rowe

Algy Eugene Rowe

Aug 7, 2020

Algy Eugene Rowe, 84, of Nashville, died Friday August 7, 2020 at his residence.

He was born November 2, 1935 in Berrien County to the late Drew Everette Rowe and the late Mattie Lou Jones Rowe. He was a retired mechanic with Del-Cook Lumber Co, an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death...

Nancy Jean Yeoman

Nancy Jean Yeoman

Aug 4, 2020

Nancy Jean Yeoman, 67, of Nashville, died Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Agape Health and Rehab in Moultrie.

She was born May 18, 1953 in Hamilton, OH to the late Daimen Eugene Kirby and   Nancy Ruth Bledsoe Kirby. She was a homemaker, served on the Governor's Council for the Aging for 5 years and was a member...

Bruce Allan Fullerton

Bruce Allan Fullerton

Aug 3, 2020

Bruce Allan Fullerton, 84, of Ray City died Monday August 3, 2020 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born May 31, 1936 in Fairfield, CT to the late Oliver Bruce Fullerton and the late Martha White Fullerton.  He was a retired quality control inspector for Bayliner Boats, veteran of the U. S. Air Force with service...

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