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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.

Betty Jean Martin

Betty Jean Martin

Feb 17, 2019

Betty Jean Martin of Nashville went to be with the Lord Sunday February 17, 2019 in St. Augustine, FL.

She was born August 2, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Thomas Calvin Nix and the late Beulah Luke Nix.  She was a homemaker, worked in sales and was a wonderful wife and mother.  She was a...

Christine Ray Boyett

Christine Ray Boyett

Feb 17, 2019

Christine Ray Boyett, 85, of Nashville died Sunday February 17, 2019 at her residence.

She was born September 29, 1933 in Berrien County to the late Arteamus Ray and the late Zettie Lee Watson Ray.  She was a retired school teacher with the Berrien County Board of Education retiring in 1998.  She taught five years in Florida,...

Norma Annie Mitchell

Norma Annie Mitchell

Feb 15, 2019

Norma Annie Hunnicutt Mitchell, 85, of Madison, FL, formerly of Nashville, died Friday February 15, 2019 at her residence.

She was born October 1, 1933 in Hunter, TX to the late Theodore Franklin Hunnicutt and the late Augusta Sachtieben Hunnicutt. She was a homemaker and a Jehovah Witness. She was preceded in death by her husband: Garland...

Jonathan Kerry Mathis

Jonathan Kerry Mathis

Feb 10, 2019

Jonathan Kerry Mathis, 39, of Moultrie died Sunday February 10, 2019 at his residence.

He was born March 9, 1979 in Tifton to J. L. Mathis and Joyce Marie Hughes Windom.  He  had been employed with Colquitt Regional Medical Center as an LPN and most recently with Halcyon Hospice.  He was baptized into the Baptist faith.

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Virginia Fay Fender

Virginia Fay Fender

Feb 10, 2019

Virginia Fay Fender, 87, of Nashville died Sunday February 10, 2019 at her residence.

She was born July 19, 1931 in Cook County to the late Otis Brown and the late Jeffie Sumner.  She was a homemaker and retired from Nashville Mills as a supervisor.  She was the widow of Wallace Fender who died in 1992 and...

Donald Garren Wilkerson

Donald Garren Wilkerson

Feb 8, 2019

Donald Garren Wilkerson, 39, of Nashville died Friday February 8, 2019 at South Georgia Medical Center.

He was born May 1, 1979 in Tifton to James Donald Wilkerson and Bernice Sue Spikes Wilkerson.  He was a carpenter and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Nashville Ward.

He is survived...

Francis Anthony Dowling, Jr.

Francis Anthony Dowling, Jr.

Feb 7, 2019

Francis Anthony Dowling, Jr., 68, of Nashville died Thursday February 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was born June 12, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA.  He was a self employed mechanic.

He is survived by a son Cody Dowling of Nashville. The family has honored his request for cremation and no formal service will be held....

Carol Cromartie Alvis

Carol Cromartie Alvis

Feb 3, 2019

Carol Cromartie Alvis, 71, of LaGrange, formerly of Nashville, died suddenly Sunday February 3, 2019 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

She was born November 1, 1947 in Coffee County to the late Hugh Esten Cromartie and the late Johnnie Long Cromartie. She was a licensed insurance agent with Life of the South in Nashville. When she...

Barbara Slocumb

Barbara Slocumb

Jan 30, 2019

Barbara Slocumb, 65, of Nashville, died Wednesday January 30, 2019 at her residence.

She was born September 23, 1953 in Bainbridge, GA to the late Swayne Earl Slocumb and the late Mell Pollock Slocumb. She was disabled and of the Christian Faith.

She is survived by 2 sisters: Betty Spires of Nashville and Susanne (Tony)...

Kailor Dean Spradlin

Kailor Dean Spradlin

Jan 28, 2019

Kailor Dean Spradlin passed away peacefully in the arms of his family on January 28, 2019. He was born at 9:45 AM and met the eyes of Jesus at 10:36 AM. During his short time here on Earth, he touched many lives and was deeply loved by family and friends.

Kailor is survived by his parents: Jessica...

Mack Summerlin

Mack Summerlin

Jan 28, 2019

Mack Summerlin, 83, of Nashville died Monday January 28, 2019 at his residence.

He was born December 19, 1935 in Atkinson County to the late Allen Summerlin and the late Alma Bowen Summerlin.  He was employed with Tifton Aluminum as a welder for 28 years, the Lanier County Board of Education in maintenance for 10 years and...

Gail Blount

Gail Blount

Jan 26, 2019

Melinda Gail Blount, 59, of Nashville, died Saturday January 26,2019 in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 25, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Willie Bryant Martin and Dorothy Cornelius Giddens. She was a nurses aide with the Victory House and a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in...

Michael Wells Jones

Michael Wells Jones

Jan 19, 2019

Michael Wells Jones, 76, of Nashville died Saturday January 19, 2019 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born October 1, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert Wells Jones and the late Dorothy Jones.  He was a retired commercial manager for Ray & Son Heating and Air, served in the U. S. Air Force and...

Melissa Ann Pearson

Melissa Ann Pearson

Jan 12, 2019

Melissa Ann Pearson, 34, of Nashville, died Saturday January 12, 2019 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

She was born July 23, 1984 in Jacksonville, FL to Donald Crosby and the late Marian Finley. She was employed as a social worker with Intrepid Home Health.

She is survived by her husband: Chris Pearson of Nashville;...

Will Chapman

Will Chapman

Jan 10, 2019

William Pafford "Will" Chapman, 37, of Gainesville, FL died Thursday January 10, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

He was born December 28, 1981 in Hahira to Bill Chapman and Margi Ann Pafford Chapman. He was a trade marketing manager with Swisher International for 11 years, graduated from VSU in 2004 and University of Florida in 2007. He was...

Wayne Strickland

Wayne Strickland

Jan 10, 2019

Richard Wayne Strickland, 74, of Nashville, died Thursday January 10, 2019 in the Lakeland Villa.

He was born November 6, 1944 in Birmingham, AL to the late Merle Vickery Sullivan.

He was a retired administrator with the Berrien County Board of Education and a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church.  Wayne, "Pa," loved spending...

James Lee "Jimmy" Hogan

James Lee "Jimmy" Hogan

Jan 7, 2019

James Lee "Jimmy" Hogan, 55 of Nashville died Monday January 7, 2019 at his residence.

He was born April 14, 1963 in Heppner, OR to Damon L. Hogan and Dorothy Faye Kimbrell Hogan.  He was the warehouse/fleet manager for Comfort Systems USA in Thomasville and a member of Arp Baptist Church in Irwinville.  He loved spending time...

Kay Miley

Kay Miley

Jan 3, 2019

Linda Kay Miley, 54, of Nashville died Thursday January 3, 2019 at her residence.

She was born June 9, 1964 in Fayetteville, NC to Tommy Jackson and the late Linda Lee Fox Jackson. She was homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband: Ed Miley of Nashville; daughter: Megan Nicole Roberts...

Beatrice "Bea" Allen

Beatrice "Bea" Allen

Dec 30, 2018

Beatrice W. "Bea" Allen passed away peacefully on December 30, 2018, at Berrien Nursing Center. She was born on May 12, 1927, in Lakeland, Georgia, as the daughter of the late Walter E. Williams and Rency Cleo Kirkland Williams. She is preceded in death by one brother: Rufus Williams and three sisters: Myrtice Drawdy, Lois Burnes, and Mary Anderson....

Donald Drew Smith

Donald Drew Smith

Dec 30, 2018

Donald Drew Smith, 75, of Nashville died Sunday December 30, 2018 at his residence.

He was born December 12, 1943 in Polk County, FL to the late Donald Walton Smith and the late Dorothy Edna Walker Smith.  He was a dairy farmer for 45 years and a member of Riverview United Methodist Church in Riverview, FL. He...

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