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.

Leon Jeffrey "Jeff" Kent

Leon Jeffrey "Jeff" Kent

Oct 29, 2018

Leon Jeffery "Jeff" Kent, 73, of Nashville, died Monday October 29, 2018 at his residence.

He was born January 29, 1945 in Pavo, GA to the late Wesley Austin Kent and the late Alma Louise Coleman Kent.  He was employed with the Cadillac Ranch, farmed with Bobby Kimble and Bryan Lanier.  He served in the U.S. Army,...

Tanner Allen Tennison

Tanner Allen Tennison

Oct 28, 2018

Tanner Allen Tennison, 25, of Nashville, died Sunday October 28, 2018 at SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born April 26, 1993 in Lowndes County to Cecil Eric Tennison and Greta Kay Allen Tennison.  He was employed with Chaparral Boats and a member of Flat Creek Church.  He was a 2011 graduate of Berrien High School where he...

Louise Tomberlin

Louise Tomberlin

Oct 22, 2018

Louise Tomberlin, 93, of Adel, formerly of Valdosta, died Monday October 22, 2018 in the Cook Senior Living Center.

She was born April 18, 1925 in Grady County. She was a homemaker and former employee with the Valdosta Daily Times. She was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church and was the widow of Charles Henry Tomberlin who...

Howard Wayne Gulley

Howard Wayne Gulley

Oct 15, 2018

Howard Wayne Gulley, 78, of Ray City, died Monday October 15, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, FL.

He was born September 19, 1940 in Atlanta to the late Howard Gulley and the late Christine Davis Gulley.  He retired as Territory Supervisor with Crown Central Petroleum in Valdosta and was a former Mayor of Ray City. ...

Shizue Kubota Kreager

Shizue Kubota Kreager

Oct 12, 2018

Shizue (Susie) Kubota Kreager, 77, of Nashville, died Friday October 12, 2018 at Pruitt Crestwood in Valdosta.

She was born December 1, 1940 in Toyko, Japan to the late Koetsu Kubota and the late Toki Nakano. She was a retired office clerk with Macy's in Ocala, FL and while living in Cartersville, Ga was a volunteer at...

Julian Vickers

Julian Vickers

Oct 10, 2018

Julian A. Vickers, 87, of Nashville died Wednesday October 10, 2018 in Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 27, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Freddy Pendleton Vickers and the late Rhoda Ellen Tyson.  He was a retired construction superintendent with Southern Concrete and a member of Nashville First Baptist Church.  He was preceded...

Marlene Ellis Carter

Marlene Ellis Carter

Oct 7, 2018

Marlene Ellis Carter, 69, of West Berrien died Sunday October 7, 2018 at Legacy Village in Tifton.

She was born February 25, 1949 in Lakeland, FL to the late Thomas Jefferson Ellis and the late Lucille Tyre Ellis .  She was a retired educator with the Berrien County Board of Education, Tift County Board of Education, GED...

Vinson Luke

Vinson Luke

Oct 2, 2018

Ira Vinson Luke, 95, of Nashville, died Tuesday October 2, 2018 in the Fellowship Home of Nashville.

He was born March 28, 1923 in Berrien County to the late William Emmett Luke and the late Vera Hancock Luke. He owned and operated Vinson's Dry Cleaning for over 45 years, was a member and deacon  of Nashville First...

Kenneth "Slim" Lee

Kenneth "Slim" Lee

Oct 2, 2018

Walter Kenneth "Slim" Lee, 84, of Alapaha, died Tuesday October 2, 2018 at his residence.

He was born August 15, 1934 in Irwin County to the late Richard Lee and the late Nina Davis Lee. He owned and operated his own trucking company, Ocilla Tire and Service Center and Ocilla Truck Stop. He was a member Glory...

Emory Julian Richardson

Emory Julian Richardson

Sep 30, 2018

Emory Julian Richardson, 75, of Nashville died Sunday September 30, 2018 in SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born August 11, 1943 in Berrien County to the late Lankford Richardson and the late Melba Ruth Rowan Richardson.  He was disabled and a member of Liberty Primitive Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by a son: Jim Richardson....

Dr. Clarke Harkins

Dr. Clarke Harkins

Sep 26, 2018

Dr. G. Clarke Harkins, 85, of Nashville died Wednesday September 26, 2018 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born September 2, 1933 in Union County to the late Ernest Lee Harkins and the late Ebbie Perry Harkins.  He was a retired Chiropractor after 60 years of practice, a member of Nashville First Baptist Church - Deacon...

Alice Ruth Marks

Alice Ruth Marks

Sep 24, 2018

Alice Ruth Marks, 87, of Nashville, died Monday September 24, 2018 at her residence.

She was born October 17, 1930 in Bremen, GA to the late Loyd Coleman and the late Mattie Rowell Coleman. She was a homemaker and worked for several years as a food server at Berrien Elementary School. She was the widow of Luther...

Aiden Carter Miley

Aiden Carter Miley

Sep 24, 2018

Aiden Carter Miley, 1, died Monday September 24, 2018 at Memorial Satilla Hospital in Waycross.

He was born August 3, 2017 in Tifton to Carlos Diaz and Hannah Miley.

He is survived by his mother: Hannah Miley (Allan Taylor) of Nashville; father: Carlos Diaz of Tifton; half brother: Liam Warren; half sister: Aria Diaz; maternal...

Helen Cook Burdette

Helen Cook Burdette

Sep 14, 2018

Helen Cook Burdette, 77, of Nashville, was called home to be with the Lord, Friday September 14, 2018 at her residence.

She was born October 19, 1940 in Berrien County to the late William Harrison Cook and the late Minnie Ola Smith Cook. She attended ABAC and became a Registered Nurse in 1981. Helen loved her job...

Billy Roberts

Billy Roberts

Sep 13, 2018

Rev. Willie Leroy "Billy" Roberts, 78, of Alapaha, died Thursday September 13, 2018 at his residence.

He was born August 17, 1940 in Irwin County to the late Elisha Roberts and the late Gladys Brogdon Roberts. He was a retired farmer and member of New Griffin Missionary Baptist Church. He was a retired minister having faithfully served:...

Lewey Edward Westberry

Lewey Edward Westberry

Sep 13, 2018

Lewey Edward Westberry, 83, of Nashville died Thursday September 13, 2018 in Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born March 21, 1935 in Echols County to the late Dewey Westberry and the late Burlie Harnage.  He owned and operated Lewey's Woodshop, served in the U.S. Air Force, and a member of Nashville Church of God.  He was preceded...

Homer Lee Forehand

Homer Lee Forehand

Sep 10, 2018

Homer Lee Forehand, Jr, 89, of Nashville, died Monday September 10, 2018 at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

He was born July 22, 1929 in Berrien County to the late Homer Lee Forehand and the late Bessie Hill Forehand. He was a retired salesman with Brooks NAPA Auto Parts, member of Nashville First Baptist Church and an...

Cheryl James Norton

Cheryl James Norton

Sep 8, 2018

Cheryl James Norton, 74, of Alapaha died Saturday September 8, 2018 at her residence.

She was born September 7, 1944 in Edgewood, Texas to the late John Franklin James and the late Vita Christine Reeves James.  She was a homemaker, former mayor for the Town of Alapaha and a member of Alapaha United Methodist Church.  She was...

Juanita Roland Boyd

Juanita Roland Boyd

Aug 31, 2018

Juanita Boyd, 85, of Ray City died Friday August 31, 2018 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born December 30, 1932 in Berrien County to the late John Thomas Roland and the late Eliza Winifred Easters Roland.  She was a homemaker, a nurses aide with Berrien County Hospital and a member of Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist...

Mable Lee Fowler

Mable Lee Fowler

Aug 27, 2018

Mable Lee Fowler, 79, of Nashville, died Monday August 27, 2018 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born March 24, 1939 in Berrien County to the late Charlton Griner and the late Delaney Tucker Griner. She was a homemaker and a member of The Pentecostals of Valdosta. She was the widow of Rev. Arvel Fowler who...

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