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.

Greg Stone

Greg Stone

Dec 4, 2025

Gregory Scott "Greg" Stone, 62, of Nashville, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born September 5, 1963, in Lanier County to the late Felton Stone and the late Grace Evelyn Roland Stone. He was employed with Bo Lovein Ford for years in maintenance, loved nature and the outdoors. He was preceded in...

Wayne Griffin

Wayne Griffin

Dec 1, 2025

Randolph Wayne Griffin, 81, of Nashville, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

He was born February 16, 1944, in Berrien County to the late Samuel Preston Griffin and the late Vera Louvenia Hendley Griffin. He was previously employed with the General Telephone Company and was a retired repairman with Store Cable TV....

Damon Hogan, Jr

Damon Hogan, Jr

Dec 1, 2025

Damon Hogan, Jr, 65, of Sylva, NC, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born November 21, 1960, in Amarillo, TX to the late Damon Hogan and Faye Downer Hogan. He was a carpenter, loved to fish and hunt. He was preceded in death by his wife: Connie Hogan and a brother: Jimmy Hogan....

Gracie Hurt

Gracie Hurt

Nov 30, 2025

Gracie Louise Hurt, 53, of Ray City, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her residence.

She was born May 8, 1972, in Tift County to the late Lafayette "Pete" Miley and Carolyn Sue Duke Miley. She was a homemaker, attended Faith Chapel and loved animals.

She is survived by her mother: Carolyn Miley of Ray...

Charles Blewett

Charles Blewett

Nov 29, 2025

Charles Thomas Blewett, 53, of Rincon, Georgia, passed away on November 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and quiet generosity that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. Born in Tifton, GA and raised in Effingham County, Charles graduated from Effingham County High School in 1991 before continuing on to Georgia Southern University, where he earned...

Rose Philbrick

Rose Philbrick

Nov 26, 2025

Amelia Rose Philbrick, 88, of Haines City, FL, died Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Haines City, FL.

She was born June 25, 1937, in Berrien County to the late Malcom James Grantham and the late Mattie Ruth Barber Grantham. She was a homemaker and member of the Landmark Baptist Church in Haines City, FL. She was the...

Dane Rouse

Dane Rouse

Nov 24, 2025

David Dane Rouse, 66, of Ray City, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence.

He was born June 20, 1959, in Hahira to the late Talton Rouse and Doris Mae Keen Rouse. He was employed with Investor's Management and worked in apartment maintenance at Spring Chase Apartments for 41 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed...

Rudine Schmittou

Rudine Schmittou

Nov 24, 2025

Betty Rudine Schmittou, 87, of the West Berrien Community, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at her residence.

She was born December 22, 1937, in TyTy, GA to the late Martin Taylor and the late Maliscia Holloway Taylor. She was a homemaker, bookkeeper, and member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her family, grandchildren, music, and...

James Register

James Register

Nov 22, 2025

James Paul Register, Jr. passed away November 22, 2025, in St. Augustine, Fl.

He was born June 28, 1943, to his parents Nancy Browning Register and J. P. Register Sr., WWII vet, whom he cared for until their passing. He spent his childhood in Nashville, Georgia. His beloved grandmother, Rhoda Corbitt Browning helped raise him in Nashville,...

Hank Franklin

Hank Franklin

Nov 19, 2025

Hansel Travis "Hank" Franklin, 74, of Nashville died Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at SGMC Valdosta.

He was born November 18, 1951, in Hahira to the late Vernon Franklin and the late Betty Ruth Rogers Franklin. He retired from civil service at Moody Air Force Base as a construction inspector. Before joining Moody, he worked with several construction...

Mary Tucker

Mary Tucker

Nov 17, 2025

Mary Frances Tucker, 81, of Alapaha, died Monday, November 17, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born February 16, 1944, to the late Emmett James and the late Vina Mealer James. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Paron Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by 5 sisters: Margie James, Edna Manis,...

Diane Owens

Diane Owens

Nov 15, 2025

Jaqueline Diane Owens, 71, of Enigma, lovingly known as Diane to all her family and friends, entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 15, 2025, while surrounded by the love of her family.

Diane was born in Augusta on August 8, 1954, entering this world as an Army brat, which instilled in her a love...

Dale Herndon

Dale Herndon

Nov 15, 2025

Fannie Dale Herndon, 72, of Adel, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born September 27, 1953, in Cook County to the late Jo Giddens and Louise Godwin Giddens. She was a retired RN, having worked several years at Smith Northview Hospital and the Berrien Nursing Center. She was a member of Massee...

Junior Lott

Junior Lott

Nov 15, 2025

Junior Floyd Lott, 69, of Lakeland, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born November 7, 1956, in Cook County to the late Melvin Herbert Lott and the late Bonnie Faye Tyson Hamilton. For many years, he owned and operated Lott Termite and Pest Control. He loved hunting, fishing and was a member...

Judy Miller

Judy Miller

Nov 13, 2025

Judy Miller, 59, of Ray City, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her residence.

She was born February 25, 1966, in Dunmore. Pennsylvania to the late Patrick and Shirley Gervasi. She was a homemaker, loved her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband: Steve Miller of Ray City; son: Corey (Jessica) Miller of...

Mike Ritchea

Mike Ritchea

Nov 6, 2025

Michael Wayne "Mike" Ritchea, 66, of Nashville, died Thursday, November 6, 2025, in the Emory St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born August 15, 1959, in Lowndes County to the late Harvey Shirrell Ritchea and Janice Drawdy Agner. He was a supervisor with Winfab for over 20 years and a very active member of Flat Creek Church. He...

Jimmy Croft

Jimmy Croft

Nov 4, 2025

Jimmy Douglas Croft, 70, of Nashville, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Berrien Oaks Nursing Center.

He was born March 24, 1955, to the late Andy Julian Croft and the late Doris Tyler Croft. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with the Berrien County Road Department, retired from Nashville Mills and was a member of Call...

Myrtle Luke

Myrtle Luke

Oct 31, 2025

Myrtle Annette Luke, 91, of Nashville, died Friday October 31, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born December 12, 1933, in Irwin County to the late Duval Spicer and the late Kathleen Broome Spicer. She was a homemaker and for many years kept and loved many children. She loved her family, trips to the mountains, enjoyed...

Lamar Roberts

Lamar Roberts

Oct 28, 2025

Lamar Wayne Roberts, 83, of Nashville, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born September 6, 1942, in Berrien County to the late Woodrow R. Roberts and the late Mary Lucile Avera Roberts. He was a sales representative with the former Martin Motors, a retired licensed agent with Liberty National Life Insurance and...

Russell Harper

Russell Harper

Oct 21, 2025

Aubrey "Russell" Harper, 74, of Nashville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

He was born February 15, 1951, in Irwin County to the late Aubrey Lucious Harper and the late Bessie Griffin Harper. He retired from Jacuzzi-Bathcraft Corporation in Valdosta where he worked for 40 years as...

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