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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.

Johnny Ebb Walker

Johnny Ebb Walker

Aug 8, 2019

Johnny Ebb Walker, 67, of Nashville, GA passed away at home, surrounded by his family on August 8, 2019 following a long battle with cancer.

He was born June 17, 1952 in Hahira, GA to the late Isbon and Victoria (Hunt) Walker. He lived in Nashville most of his life, graduating from Berrien County High School in...

Don Bernard Porter

Don Bernard Porter

Aug 7, 2019

Don Bernard Porter, 60, of Ray City died Wednesday August 7, 2019 in Fernandina Beach, FL.

He was born July 31, 1959 in Valdosta to the late Wendell Bernard Porter and the late Doris Virginia Cromer Porter.  He was a car salesman and real estate agent.  He was a man of integrity that always strived for the...

A. J. Bristol

A. J. Bristol

Aug 6, 2019

A. J. Bristol, 87, of Nashville died Tuesday August 6, 2019 at his residence.

He was born November 27, 1931 in Tellico Plains, TN to the late Otis William Bristol and the late Lois Barr Bristol.  He was retired from Dorsey Farms with 45 years of service  and a member of Flat Creek Church.  He was the...

Thomas Lamar "Tommy" Gaskins

Thomas Lamar "Tommy" Gaskins

Jul 28, 2019

Thomas Lamar (Tommy) Gaskins, 67, of West Berrien Community, passed away Sunday July 28, 2019 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born November 26, 1951 in Berrien County to the late Elder Thomas Lamar Gaskins and the late Louise Clark Gaskins. He was a truck driver, loved his family especially his grandchildren, he enjoyed...

Norma Gaskins Akins

Norma Gaskins Akins

Jul 24, 2019

Norma Gaskins Akins, 88, of Lakeland, GA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at her home surrounded by family and friends.

She was born May 3, 1931, in Berrien County to the late William Key "W.K." Gaskins and Shellie Lamar Mathis Gaskins.

With a love of the humanities, she taught school in Berrien,...

Carol Rouse May

Carol Rouse May

Jul 24, 2019

Carol Rouse May, 79, of Nashville, died Wednesday July 24, 2019 at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia.

He was born December 6, 1939 in Berrien County to the late Glenn May and the late Avanell Gaskins May. He retired civil service at Moody Air Force Base and was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of...

Grace Evelyn Friar

Grace Evelyn Friar

Jul 23, 2019

Grace Evelyn Taylor Friar, 88, of Thomaston formerly of West Berrien, died Tuesday July 23, 2019 at Molena Extended Care Facility.

She was born December 27, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Martin Taylor and the late Maliscia Holloway.  She was a retired educator from Lanier County.  She was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Trudy...

Jack Edward Looney

Jack Edward Looney

Jul 23, 2019

Jack Edward Looney, 61, of Nashville died Tuesday July 23, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 9, 1957 in Mansfield, OH to Beverly Ann Pugh Looney the late Clifford Jack Looney.  He was retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Tech Sgt as a munitions specialist having served in Desert Storm/...

Charles Nicholas "Charlie" Flanders

Charles Nicholas "Charlie" Flanders

Jul 22, 2019

Charles Nicholas "Charlie" Flanders, 69, of Alapaha died Monday July 22, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 2, 1949 in Berrien County to the late Charles Henry Flanders and the late Sarah Summerlin Flanders.  He was employed with Barfield Gas as a manager and service technician. He was of the Baptist Faith, loved...

Everlyn Jewel Johnson

Everlyn Jewel Johnson

Jul 21, 2019

Everlyn Jewel Johnson, 5 days, of Nashville, died Sunday July 21, 2019 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.

She was born July 16, 2019 in Albany to Kenneth Shearl and Kaitlyn Brooke Johnson.

She is survived by her mother: Kaitlyn Johnson of Nashville; father: Kenny Shearl of Adel; 2 brothers: Colton Johnson of Nashville...

Henry Murrell Ray

Henry Murrell Ray

Jul 21, 2019

Henry Murrell Ray, 78, of Tifton, formerly of Nashville, died Sunday July 21, 2019 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 1, 1941 in Berrien County to the late Paul Emory Ray and the late Lillian Bridges Ray. He retired with the Georgia Department of Transportation  in right-of-way acquisition. He was an environmentalist, naturalist,...

Samantha Kay Tennison

Samantha Kay Tennison

Jul 17, 2019

Samantha Kay Morris Tennison, 33, of Nashville, died Wednesday July 17, 2019 at her residence.

She was born November 14, 1985 in Tift County to Autrey Franklin Morris and Susan Virginia Futch. She was a homemaker and member of Cross Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by an uncle: Keith Futch who died in 1980....

Johnny W. Harrell

Johnny W. Harrell

Jul 12, 2019

Johnny Wilbur Harrell, 74, of Ray City went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday July 12, 2019.  He passed away at his home surrounded by and with the love of his family and loved ones.  Even though he fought a long, hard battle; he never lost his sense of humor or gave up hope.  He loved getting...

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Pridgen

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Pridgen

Jul 12, 2019

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Pridgen, 58, of Nashville, died Friday July 12, 2019 in Gwinnett County.

He was born January 9, 1961 in Live Oak, FL to the late Aubrey Gilmore Pridgen and the late Evelyn McClean Pridgen. He was a truck driver with Pope Trucking and a member of Flat Creek Church. He absolutely loved driving a...

Harvey Hiers

Harvey Hiers

Jul 3, 2019

Harvey Hiers, 71, of Ray City, died Wednesday July 3, 2019 at his residence.

He was born May 10, 1948 in Tift County to the late Harry Hiers and the Lillian Elizabeth Tucker Hiers. He was a farm laborer and was preceded in death by his wife: Barbara Ann Hiers who died in 2003. He was also...

Jimmy Elton "Jim" Crissman

Jimmy Elton "Jim" Crissman

Jul 2, 2019

Jimmy Elton "Jim" Crissman, 66, of Enigma died Tuesday July 2, 2019 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born September 12, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL to the late John Elton Crissman and Mary Bass Crissman.  He was a "Jack of all trades,"  employed at the State prison in Starke, Florida as a guard and served in...

Curtis Lee Shealey

Curtis Lee Shealey

Jul 2, 2019

Curtis Lee Shealey, 75, of Nashville died Tuesday July 2, 2019 at his residence.

He was born July 16, 1943 in Worth County to the late Earnest Shealey and the late Martha Viola Gray Shealey.  He was a farmer, worked in the boat industry and was a retired service manager for Electrolux in Tifton.  He was of...

Sonny Eugene Lewis

Sonny Eugene Lewis

Jun 24, 2019

Sonny Eugene Lewis, 31, of West Berrien died Monday June 24, 2019 in Camden County.

He was born July 20, 1987 in Tifton to Jimmy Norman Lewis and Janet Eileen Turner .  He was a  supervisor with Dixon Gin and attended  Believers Baptist Church in Tifton.

He is survived by his wife:  Catrina Cothren Lewis...

Braxton Baltezore

Braxton Baltezore

Jun 22, 2019

Braxton Baltezore, 8, of Nashville died Saturday June 22, 2019 at SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born September 6, 2010 in Lowndes County to Bradley Baltezore and Kaleigh Edwards.  He was a student at Berrien Primary School.

He is survived by his father: Bradley Baltezore of Nashville; mother: Kaleigh Edwards; brother: Brayden Baltezore of Nashville;...

Helen Marie Gaskins Garren

Helen Marie Gaskins Garren

Jun 18, 2019

Helen Marie Gaskins Garren, 75, of Valdosta died Tuesday June 18, 2019 at her residence.

She was born July 20, 1943 in Berrien County to the late Lawton Gaskins and the late Virginia Cowart Gaskins.  She was a retired civil service employee  in the accounting department at Moody Air Force Base after 38 years of service, a...

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