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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.

Peggy Lorene Rowe

Peggy Lorene Rowe

Mar 31, 2020

Peggy Lorene Rowe, 82, of Nashville died Tuesday March 31, 2020 at her residence.

She was born January 12, 1938 in Lowndes County to the late Jim Anderson and the late Leona Watley Anderson.  She was employed with Levi Strauss in Valdosta for 30 years as a seamstress and a member of Flat Creek Church.  She loved...

Mary Helen Hughes

Mary Helen Hughes

Mar 29, 2020

Mary Helen Hughes, 71, of Enigma, died Sunday March 29, 2020 at her residence.

She was born April 3, 1948 in Berrien County to the late Albert E. Hughes and the late Mary Ray Hughes.

As per her wishes, she will be cremated and no formal service will be held.

Mary Chambless Jones

Mary Chambless Jones

Mar 24, 2020

Mary Chambless Jones, 92, of Nashville passed away on Tuesday March 24, 2020 at her residence.

Mary was born on July 14, 1927 in Berrien County to the late John J. Chambless, Sr. and the late Blanche Bowden Chambless.  She was a homemaker and  devoted mother and grandmother.  She lived in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, Rhode...

Elizabeth Fender Thomas

Elizabeth Fender Thomas

Mar 19, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Fender Thomas, 73, of Nashville died Thursday March 19, 2020 at her residence.

She was born September 29, 1946 in Cook County to the late Frank Fender and the late Lavone Roberts.  She was a homemaker and retired machinist with Nashville Textile.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Charles Norman "Buddy" Thomas who...

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Mar 18, 2020

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In light of the recent Coronavirus 19 Pandemic, Lovein Funeral Home, Inc has an obligation to protect the welfare of the families in our community as well as our staff. While we choose to walk by faith and not fear, we must exercise sound judgement, respect and comply with guidelines from the Center of Disease...

Lynn Bargus

Lynn Bargus

Mar 13, 2020

Patricia Lynn Bargus, 61, of Nashville died Friday March 13, 2020 in the Malcom Randall VA Center in Gainesville, FL.

She was born January 27, 1959 in Bibb Co.  to the late Juan Bargus and the late Frances Newsome.  She was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.

She is survived by her son:...

Rhea Roberts

Rhea Roberts

Mar 12, 2020

Rhea Roberts, 61, of Nashville died Thursday March 12, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 19, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Wayne Roberts and the late Bobby Jean Sutton.  She was a receptionist with Professional Printing Company and was preceded in death by a great granddaughter: Everlyn.

She is survived by her daughter:...

Mary Hazel Welch

Mary Hazel Welch

Mar 11, 2020

Mary Hazel Welch, 60, of Nashville, died Wednesday March 11, 2020 at her residence.

She was born December 11, 1959 in Berrien County to the late Roy Griffin and the late Thelma Louise Harnage. She was a homemaker and member of Mathis Chapel. She was preceded in death by a son: Roy Lee Bailey and a sister:...

Tammy Elaine Pierce

Tammy Elaine Pierce

Mar 6, 2020

Tammy Elaine Bennefield Pierce, 45, of Nashville died Friday March 6, 2020 at SGMC-Berrien Campus.

She was born August 28, 1974 in Clinch County to Edith Selph Taylor and the late Raymond Van Buren Bennefield, Sr.

She is survived by two daughters: Brianna Skye (David) Bogan of Broxton and Courtney Rae (Michael) Dorminey of Nashville;...

Ginger Greene Sheldon

Ginger Greene Sheldon

Feb 26, 2020

Ginger Lee Greene Sheldon, 46, of Valdosta, died Wednesday February 26, 2020 in the Pruitt-Crestwood Nursing Home.

She was born December 11, 1973 to the late Nelson Ira Greene and the late Betty Carol Richardson Hickox. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her sister: Angie Greene.

She is survived by 2...

Lanny Weaver

Lanny Weaver

Feb 16, 2020

John Land "Lanny" Weaver, Jr., 75, of Donalsonville died Sunday February 16, 2020 at his residence.

He was born October 1, 1944 in Cook County to the late John Land Weaver and the late Mary Sue Moore Weaver.  He retired with civil service at Moody Air Force Base in Civil Engineering after 32 years of service.  He...

Gladys Bertha Lowe

Gladys Bertha Lowe

Feb 14, 2020

Gladys Bertha Lowe, 85, of Alapaha died Thursday February 13, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center.

She was born March 8, 1934 in Coffee County to the late Quincy Brown Griner and the late Katie Bell Shiver.  She was a retired LPN with Raulerson Memorial Hospital in Florida and was a member of Hebron Baptist Church.  She...

Laura Leigh Griner

Laura Leigh Griner

Feb 12, 2020

Laura Leigh Griner, 46, of Thomasville, formerly of Nashville, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Brent Welch. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. She was...

Bettye Rose Rigdon

Bettye Rose Rigdon

Feb 12, 2020

Bettye Rose Rigdon, 78, of Nashville died Wednesday February 12, 2020 at SGMC.

She was born August 22, 1941 in Berrien County to the late Marcelious Cumbus and the late Frances Williams Cumbus.  She was a retired food server with Berrien County High School and worked in home health for ten years.  She was a member of...

Gerald Wayne Cribb

Gerald Wayne Cribb

Feb 11, 2020

Gerald Wayne Cribb, 62, of Ray City died Tuesday February 11, 2020 in Langdale Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 29, 1957 in Lowndes County to the late William Dempsey Cribb and the late Emma Jane Thompson Cribb Hurst.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ray City and...

Glyn Dora "Glyn" Bailey

Glyn Dora "Glyn" Bailey

Feb 11, 2020

Glyn Dora "Glyn" Bailey, 87, of Nashville, died Tuesday February 11, 2020 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born on February 11, 1933 in Cook County to the late Clem Taylor and the late Retha Irene Connell Taylor. On May 28, 1952; which was a hot, Wednesday night she married Andrew Paul Bailey in Douglas, GA....

Richard Doyle Coleman

Richard Doyle Coleman

Feb 9, 2020

Richard Doyle Coleman, 73, of Nashville died Sunday February 9, 2020 at his residence.

He was born April 26, 1946 in Boyle, MS to the late Earl Benjamin Coleman and the late Myrtle Bell Warren Coleman.  He was a retired supervisor with Nashville Mills, veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Vietnam and of the Baptist...

Britta Kay Futch

Britta Kay Futch

Feb 8, 2020

Britta Kay Futch, 79, of Nashville, died Saturday February 8, 2020 at Shand's University of Florida Hospital in Gainesville.

She was born May 23, 1940 in Berrien County to the late Roberson Gaskins and the late Virginia Gaskins. She retired after 46 years as a bookkeeper with People's Bank in Willacoochee. She was a member of the...

Mary Lou Sutton

Mary Lou Sutton

Feb 5, 2020

Mary Lou Sutton, 88, of Nashville, died Wednesday February 5, 2020 in the Langdale Hospice House.

She was born September 14, 1931 in Miami, FL to the late Loyd Lester Ackerman and the late Clare Veronica Steinhart Ackerman. She was a homemaker and a retired credit bureau controller. She was a member of the Nashville First Baptist...

Carolyn Luke Hammock

Carolyn Luke Hammock

Feb 4, 2020

Carolyn Luke Hammock, 70, of Macon, died Tuesday February 4, 2020 at Pruitt Health Care - Holly Hill in Valdosta.

She was born September 4, 1949 in Berrien County to the late George Luke and the late Virginia Avery Luke.  She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a son: Eric Hammock; brother: Dennis "Frooky"...

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