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.
Effie Lee Vickers
Jun 5, 2019
Effie Lee Vickers, 85, of Alapaha, died Wednesday June 5, 2019 at her residence.
She was born November 5, 1933 in Berrien County to the late Grover Page Browning and the late Nancy Exum Browning. She retired from Irwin Manufacturing as a seamstress and was a member of Rowetown Missionary Baptist Church. She was the widow of...
Odie Gregory "Greg" Smith
Jun 3, 2019
Odie Gregory "Greg" Smith, 63, of Nashville, died Monday June 3, 2019 at his residence.
He was born August 15, 1955 in Dalton, GA to the late Odie Leo Smith and the late Norma Jean Rich Parker. He was in construction and a member of Guthrie Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister:...
Rev. Julian Adams
Jun 1, 2019
Rev. Julian Adams, 80, of Nashville died Saturday June 1, 2019 in Tift Regional Medical Center.
He was born May 7, 1939 in Berrien County to the late Carson Adams and the late Lucille Pafford Adams. He was a retired loom fixer and style changer with Nashville Mills and a heavy equipment escort from state to state...
Effie Jane Brighton
Jun 1, 2019
Effie Jane Brighton, 61, of Nashville died Saturday June 1, 2019 in Tift Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 24, 1957 in Albany, GA to Wylene Marie Jordan Skinner and the late Eugene Clanton. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband: John Brighton of Nashville; daughter: Mandy Carter of Adel; son:...
Johnny Lynn Reynolds
May 29, 2019
Johnny Lynn Reynolds, 67, of Alapaha, died Wednesday May 29, 2019 at his residence.
He was born May 7, 1952 in Bentonville, AR to the late Roy Lester Reynolds and the late Ruby Belle Clementine Cowden. He was the owner and operator of Home Appliance Service of Springdale, AR.
He is survived by his wife:...
Walter Willard "Bill" Turner
May 29, 2019
Walter Willard "Bill" Turner, 85, of Nashville died Wednesday May 29, 2019 at The Orchard at Stone Creek.
He was born May 24, 1934 in North Port, AL to the late F. S. Turner and the late Leona Kennedy Turner. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he received a degree in Journalism and...
Lettie Marlene Nelms
May 28, 2019
Lettie Marlene Nelms, 87, of Nashville, died Tuesday May 28, 2019 in the SGMC Berrien Campus.
She was born May 25, 1932 in Berrien County to the late Riley Nathan Taylor and the late Essie Elizabeth Wallace. She was a homemaker and retired from Nashville Mills as a seamstress. She was the widow of John Brooks Nelms...
Emory Lamar Tucker
May 26, 2019
Emory Lamar Tucker, 77, of Quitman died Sunday May 26, 2019 at his residence.
He was born May 19, 1942 in Irwin County to the late J. P. Tucker and the late Ella Mae Jowers Tucker. He was a Special Project Superintendent & Purchasing Agent with Drexel Chemical in Memphis, TN, a Navy Veteran and a member...
Johnny Wayne Watson
May 17, 2019
Johnny Wayne Watson, 60, of Ray City, died Friday May 17, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center.
He was born November 27, 1958 in Savannah, GA to the late Willie Frank Watson and Minnie Carolyn Thompson Watson. Before he became disabled, he was a very good mechanic and was a member of Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church....
Frances Nadine "Deana" Heath
May 15, 2019
Frances Nadine "Deana" Heath, 65, of Nashville died Wednesday May 15, 2019 at her residence.
She was born September 13, 1953 in Mitchell County to the late Chester Jarvis and the late Ruby Virginia Wright. She was a homemaker, CNA with the Berrien County Hospital and the Berrien Nursing Center. She was a member of Liberty Church...
Cynthia Renee Jacobs
May 12, 2019
Cynthia Renee Jacobs, 52, of Enigma died Sunday May 12, 2019 at her residence.
She was born March 4, 1967 in Nashville to the late Edward Beauren Jacobs, Jr. and the late Carolyn Stevens Jacobs. She was a seamstress with WinFab in Nashville and attended Glory Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded...
Marcus Eugene "Gene" Watson
May 11, 2019
Marcus Eugene "Gene" Watson, 86, of Nashville died Saturday May 11, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Lake City, FL.
He was born February 1, 1933 in Lanier County to the late William Marcus Watson and the late Eldia Boyett Watson. He was a retired farmer, worked with the Nashville Police Department as a dispatcher and years...
Doris Willene Smith
May 6, 2019
Doris Willene Smith, 90, of Nashville died Monday May 6, 2019 in the Berrien Nursing Center.
She was born January 8, 1929 in Berrien County to the late Willie Wiley Hendley and the late Iva Lee Holton. She was a homemaker and of the United Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters: Eileen Tooley...
Melvin David Robinson
May 5, 2019
Melvin David Robinson, 95, of Adel, died Sunday May 5, 2019 at the Nashville Fellowship Home surrounded by close family and friends.
He was born July 25, 1923 in Lenox, GA to William Shannon Robinson and Beulah McMillan Robinson. He attended Pine Level and Enigma schools in Berrien County, GA. During World War II, Melvin joined the...
Alexander Earl "Alex" Cousart
May 4, 2019
Alexander Earl "Alex" Cousart, 74, of Nashville died Saturday May 4, 2019 at SGMC Berrien Campus.
He was born April 21, 1945 in Pasay City, Philippines Island to the late Walter Maurice Cousart and the late Margaret Autotte Cousart. He was a retired Sgt Major US Army with 30 years service. He was a drill instructor, weapons...
Orpha Studstill Fountain
May 4, 2019
Orpha Lee Studstill Fountain, 83, of Nashville died Saturday May 4, 2019 at her residence.
She was born June 11, 1935 in Berrien County to the late Henry Gordon Studstill and the late Rebecca Parrish Studstill. She was a retired loan officer with the Citizens Bank after 30 years of service. She was a member of Community...
Larry Edward Smith
May 3, 2019
Larry Edward Smith, 71, of Lakeland died Friday May 3, 2019 at his residence.
He was born April 2, 1948 in Dalton, GA to the late Odie Leo Smith and the late Norma Jean Rich Parker. He was a retired SSGT with 23 years in the U. S. Marine Corps and a Vietnam veteran. He was also...
Helen Stone Toliver
May 3, 2019
Helen Stone Toliver, 70, of Valdosta died Friday May 3, 2019 at her residence.
She was born March 6, 1949 in Berrien County to the late Archie Stone and the late Alice Mae Exum Stone. She was a homemaker and a member of Vision Church of God. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Evelyn Stanford...
Jane Idelia Jones
Apr 30, 2019
Jane Idelia Jones, 84, of Nashville, died Tuesday April 30, 2019 in the Berrien Nursing Center.
She was born July 10, 1934 in Irwin County to the late Elmon Coy Barber and the late Myrtice Ellen Clark Barber. She was a homemaker and a member of Springhead Baptist Church in Cook County. She was the...
Sandra Faye Loveless
Apr 26, 2019
Sandra Faye Loveless, 69, of Nashville, died Friday April 26, 2019 in the South Georgia Medical Center.
She was born February 7, 1950 in Berrien County and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her father: Ed Holbrook.
She is survived by her daughter: Nalda (Johnny) Johnson of Nashville; son: Patrick (Jessica) Loveless...
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