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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.

Lavada Meadows Starke

Lavada Meadows Starke

Jun 17, 2019

Lavada Meadows Starke, 71, of Hahira, died Monday June 17, 2019 in the South Georgia Medical Center.

She was born December 4, 1947 in Berrien County to the late Floyd G. Hall and the late Versie Powell. She was a retired secretary and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Funeral...

Larry Dale Edens

Larry Dale Edens

Jun 14, 2019

Larry Dale Edens, 56, of Nashville, died Friday June 14, 2019 at his residence.

He was born February 2, 1963 in Welch, WV to the late George Edens and the late Mildred Marie Blankenship Edens. He was in construction and was preceded in death by a brother: Johnny Edens.

He is survived by a daughter:...

Buck Rowe

Buck Rowe

Jun 14, 2019

Rudolph Felton "Buck" Rowe, 83, of Nashville died Friday June 14, 2019 in the Langdale Hospice House.

He was born December 5, 1935 in Berrien County to the late Gilford Rowe and the late Maude Harper Rowe.  He was the owner of B & B Transport Company and served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years...

Brother Willie Thomas Heath

Brother Willie Thomas Heath

Jun 13, 2019

Brother Willie Thomas Heath, 77, of Nashville died Thursday June 13, 2019 at his residence.

He was born April 29, 1942 in Berrien County to the late A. B. Heath and the late Odessa Brogdon Heath.  He was a retired barber, Rural Mail Carrier with the U. S. Postal Service for over 30 years and was the...

Grace "Pete" Sutton Lindsey

Grace "Pete" Sutton Lindsey

Jun 11, 2019

Grace "Pete" Sutton Lindsey, 91, of Nashville died Tuesday June 11, 2019 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born January 23, 1928 in Berrien County to the late Jerry Sutton and the late Julia Parr Sutton.  She was a seamstress, baby sitter and excellent cook.  She was a member of Flat Creek Church and the widow...

Marvin Hugh "Buck" Holcombe

Marvin Hugh "Buck" Holcombe

Jun 10, 2019

Marvin Hugh "Buck" Holcombe, 93, of Nashville, GA, formerly of North Myrtle Beach, SC, died Monday June 10, 2019 at the home of his daughter in Nashville, GA.

He was born November 11, 1925 in Greenville, SC and was preceded in death by his mother Earline Holcombe and a brother: Bill Holcombe.

He is survived...

Laura Edith Brogdon

Laura Edith Brogdon

Jun 7, 2019

Laura Edith Brogdon, 93, of Nashville, died Friday June 7, 2019 in the Tift Rehabilitation Center.

She was born August 1, 1925 in Berrien County to the late Clayton Jones and the late Livey Tyson Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of the Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. She was the widow of Jesse Marlon "J.M."...

Lawrence Joseph "Buck" Kelly

Lawrence Joseph "Buck" Kelly

Jun 7, 2019

Lawrence Joseph "Buck" Kelly, 75, of Nashville, died Thursday June 6, 2019 at his residence.

He was born November 27, 1943 in Curwensville, PA to the late Owen P. Kelly and the late Helen Williams Kelly. He was a retired customer service representative for Lezzer Lumber Co. in State College, PA and was a member of the...

Effie Lee Vickers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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