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.

Doris Willene Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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,...

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