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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.

Robert Brown, Jr.

Robert Brown, Jr.

Apr 22, 2019

Robert Julian Brown, Jr., 56, of Nashville died Monday April 22, 2019 at his residence.

He was born October 27, 1962 in Cook County to Velma Lott Kilpatrick  and the late Robert Julian Brown.  He worked as a fiberglass laminator at Chaparral Boats.

He is survived by his son: Stephen Brown of Nashville; daughter: Marie...

Glenda Joyce Porter

Glenda Joyce Porter

Apr 22, 2019

Glenda Joyce Porter, 75, of Nashville died Monday April 22, 2019 at her residence.

She was born January 6, 1944 in Lyons, GA to the late A. G. Horton and the late Dessie Clyde Carter Horton.  She was a Registered Nurse with Tift Regional Medical Center for over 23 years and attended A'New Way Baptist Church.  She...

Faye Sirmans Patterson

Faye Sirmans Patterson

Apr 22, 2019

Faye Sirmans Patterson, 65, of Nashville died Monday April 22, 2019 in Langdale Hospice House.

She was born September 13, 1953 in Cook County to the late L. J. Sirmans and the late Mildred Hayes Sirmans.  She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.  She was preceded in death by a sister: Ollie June Taylor; 5...

Glenn Andrew Miller

Glenn Andrew Miller

Apr 20, 2019

Glenn Andrew Miller, 63, of Nashville died Saturday April 20, 2019 at his residence.

He was born December 17, 1955 in Valdosta to the late Andrew L. Miller and Eveline Hall Miller.  He attended the Call to Faith Ministries, Brother Willie Heath, pastor.

He is survived by 2 sisters: Judy Miller (Vaughn) Fudge of Sale...

Linda Kaye Stanford

Linda Kaye Stanford

Apr 19, 2019

Linda Kaye Stanford, 69, of Fitzgerald, died Friday April 19, 2019 at Navicent Health in Macon.

She was born April 11, 1950 in Union County, Florida to the late Lewis Green and the late Violet Rose Betterman Green. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Darlene Smith...

Reva Leland Rice

Reva Leland Rice

Apr 17, 2019

Reva Leland Rice, 98, of Ray City, died Wednesday April 17, 2019 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born June 7, 1920 in Clinch County to the late William Matthew Rice and the late Deliah Jane Lee Rice. He was a retired farmer, member First Baptist Church of Ray City, Navy Veteran WWII and a member...

Lloyd Phillips

Lloyd Phillips

Apr 14, 2019

Lloyd Phillips, 70, of Tifton died Sunday April 14, 2019 at Amicasa Hospice in Decatur.

He was born December 30, 1948 in Irwin County and was preceded in death by his mother and step father: Jeanette Cook Driver and Lloyd Driver.

He is survived by a sister: Jacqueline Edenfield of Tifton; brother: Edwin (Dona) Phillips...

Melvin Gregory Moore

Melvin Gregory Moore

Apr 11, 2019

Melvin Gregory Moore, 77, of Gainesville, FL died Thursday April 11, 2019 at Haven Hospice House in Gainesville, FL.

He was born January 25, 1942 in Berrien County to the late George Moore and the late Allie Brogdon Moore.  He was the owner of The Old Barn for almost 40 years in Gainesville and attended St. Ann...

Rodger William Swann

Rodger William Swann

Apr 10, 2019

Rodger William Swann, 78, of Nashville, died Wednesday April 10, 2019 in the South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born February 21, 1941 in Baker County to the late William Rufus Swann and the late Katie Belle Wilson. He was a retired rural mail carrier with the US Postal Service for over 20 years and a member...

Billy Hugh Tyson

Billy Hugh Tyson

Apr 7, 2019

Billy Hugh Tyson, 79, of Nashville died peacefully Sunday April 7, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.

He was born April 23, 1939 in Atkinson County to the late Noah Tyson and the late Agnes O'Neal Tyson.  He was a concrete finisher.  He died 16 days shy of his 80th birthday and was excited on...

Michael Kevin "Mike" Ray

Michael Kevin "Mike" Ray

Apr 5, 2019

Michael Kevin "Mike" Ray, 51, of Nashville, died Friday April 5, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 27, 1967 in Hahira to Donald Fay Ray and Sandra Nell Powers. He was a supervisor with J&M Manufacturing in Adel and attended the Abundant Life Church.

He is survived by his wife: Sherry...

Bonnie Jones

Bonnie Jones

Mar 30, 2019

Veronica Hazel "Bonnie" Jones, 87, of Ray City, died Saturday March 30, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born February 13, 1932 in Seneca, Illinois to the late George Greene and the late Mary Lou Gribbins Greene. She was always a career woman working as a quality assurance inspector at Singer/Ryobi in Anderson,...

Janet Kelley

Janet Kelley

Mar 27, 2019

Janet Kelley, 71, of Nashville died Wednesday March 27, 2019 at her residence.

She was born January 12, 1948 in Canada to the late Stanley Zolondek and the late Helen Berenski Zolondek.  She was a homemaker, an insurance adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company and of the Roman Catholic Faith.

She survived by her husband: Richard...

Eugene "Papa Gene" Baldree

Eugene "Papa Gene" Baldree

Mar 26, 2019

Eugene "Papa Gene" Baldree, 85, of Nashville, died Tuesday March 26, 2019 at his residence after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born March 5, 1934 in Lanier County to the late Isaac Baldree and the late Myrtle Kent Baldree. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant United States Air Force with 20 years of...

Margie Tygart

Margie Tygart

Mar 24, 2019

Marjorie "Margie" Tygart, 92 of Nashville died Sunday March 24, 2019 at her residence.

She was born January 17, 1927 in Berrien County to the late Jim West and the late Emma Jones West.   She was a homemaker, very involved with the Nashville Woman's Club where she was the President Emeritus and with all beautification projects within...

Mamie Bracewell

Mamie Bracewell

Mar 23, 2019

Mamie Etna Bracewell, 88, of Nashville, died Saturday March 23, 2019 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born December 13, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Jessie Aaron Rowan and the late Lola Hall Rowan. She worked at Metal Products in Adel, Nashville Mills, was secretary for Bracewell Garage and retired from Nashville Textile. She...

Jimmy Carroll Young

Jimmy Carroll Young

Mar 23, 2019

Jimmy Carroll Young, 81, of Nashville, died Saturday March 23, 2019 at his residence.

He was born July 10, 1937 in Cook County to the late Rev. Benjamin Glenn Young and the late Audrey Pearl Malpas Young Moore. He was a purchasing manager for ITT-Thompson in Adel and Valdosta, a carpenter with Jimmy and Jesus Construction and...

Maggie Hogan

Maggie Hogan

Mar 22, 2019

Marguerite "Maggie" Hogan, 72, of Moultrie died Friday March 22, 2019 at Legacy Village in Moultrie.

She was born May 18, 1946 in Douglasville, GA to the late Alan Paul Welker and the late Ruby Monroe Welker.  She was a homemaker, a retired first grade teacher in the Douglas County School System and of the Methodist Faith....

Drew Dixon

Drew Dixon

Mar 19, 2019

John Andrew "Drew" Dixon, 37, of St. Augustine, FL died March 19, 2019 in West Palm Beach, FL.

He was born November 30, 1981 in Valdosta, GA to Catherine Marie Guthrie and John Mark Dixon.  He was a gifted musician and wonderful person who loved his family and friends.  He was always very gracious, compassionate and had...

Evelyn "Lyn" Young

Evelyn "Lyn" Young

Mar 19, 2019

Evelyn "Lyn" Young, 79, of Ray City, died Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Langdale Hospice House.

She was born June 11, 1939 in Lowndes County to the late J. O. Touchton and the late Evelyn Aurelia Atkinson Touchton.  She was employed with the Allen Parrish School Board in Reeves, LA for over 20 years as a school...

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