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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.

Delbert Simmons

Delbert Simmons

Jul 6, 2018

Delbert Simmons, 56, of Nashville died Friday July 6, 2018 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born September 26, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Max Simmons and the late Ida Pearl Gaskins.  Delbert was a very special person and touched the lives of all who knew him.

He is survived by a...

Dennis Barker

Dennis Barker

Jun 28, 2018

William Dennis Barker, 52, of Nashville, died Thursday June 28, 2018 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL.

He was born August 1, 1965 in Detroit, MI to the late Julian Barker and Judith Carter Barker.

He is survived by his wife: Pearl Elizabeth Wells Barker of Nashville; 3 daughters: Mandi (T.J.) Delaney of Adel, Shona...

Robert "Bob" Lawson Puckett

Robert "Bob" Lawson Puckett

Jun 27, 2018

Robert Lawson "Bob" Puckett, 81, of Nashville died Wednesday June 27, 2018 at his residence.

He was born February 26, 1937 in Banner Elk, NC to the late James "Jim" Puckett and the late Beulah Townsend Puckett. He was a retired  SMSgt U.S. Airfoce having spent 22 years in aircraft maintenance and civil engineering and also retired...

Kenneth Thomas Fender

Kenneth Thomas Fender

Jun 25, 2018

Kenneth Thomas Fender, 66, of Lakeland died Monday June 25, 2018 at SGMC.

He was born January 22, 1952 in Atkinson county to the late Laster Fender and the late Illa Marie Gurganious Fender. He was a planer mill operator with the former Hubert Moore Lumber Co. and attended Knight's Memorial Missionary Baptist Church.  He was preceded...

Wendell Raymond Connell

Wendell Raymond Connell

Jun 19, 2018

Wendell Raymond Connell, 87, of Nashville, died Tuesday June 19, 2018 at his residence.

He was born November 1, 1930 in Berrien County to the late William Guy Connell and the late Evie Tyson Connell.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, retired from civil service and of the Baptist faith.  He...

James Woodfin Musgrove,Jr

James Woodfin Musgrove,Jr

Jun 19, 2018

James Woodfin Musgrove, Jr., 60, of Gray died Tuesday June 19, 2018 at Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon.

He was born September 23, 1957 in Ware County to the late James Woodfin Musgrove and the late Margaret Melveen Hurst.  He was a foreman and southeast regional manager for GATX Railroad and a member of the Church of...

Grace Elaine Rowe Mcclellan

Grace Elaine Rowe Mcclellan

Jun 12, 2018

Grace Elaine Rowe McClellan, 103, of West Berrien died  June 12, 2018 at her residence.

She was born May 7, 1915 in Berrien County to the late Micajah Rowe and the late Lera Mae Gray Rowe.  She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church.  She was the widow of Donnie Morris McClellan...

Bill Lee

Bill Lee

Jun 10, 2018

William Lewis "Bill" Lee, 81, of Alapaha died Sunday June 10, 2018 in Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 14, 1936 in Irwin County to the late Richard Lee and the late Nina Davis Lee.  He was a retired foreman with the former Hubert Moore Lumber Co after 45 years of service and a member...

Weston Eric Hiam

Weston Eric Hiam

Jun 8, 2018

Weston Eric Hiam , 72, of Ray City died Friday June 8, 2018.

He was born August 15, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Weston Walter Hiam and the late Dorothy Irene Kirkendall Hiam.  He was retired Crew Chief from the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 24 years of service to...

Carolyn Robinette

Carolyn Robinette

Jun 2, 2018

Carolyn Robinette, 73, of Nashville died Saturday June 2, 2018 at her residence.

She was born December 14, 1944 in Williamson, West Virginia to the late Elias Salmons and the late Edna Scagg Salmons.  She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Harold Robinette who died November 24, 1996; special friend: Mike Nazworth;...

Carol Cooley

Carol Cooley

Jun 1, 2018

Carol Cooley, 67, of Ray City, died Friday June 1, 2018 in the Langdale Hospice House.

She was born November 22, 1950 in Berrien County to the late James Emory Bailey and Pearl Roberts Bailey. She was a homemaker, owned a housekeeping service and was a member of The Broken Church.

She is survived by...

Linda Marie Owens

Linda Marie Owens

May 31, 2018

Linda Marie Owens, 61, of Sparks, died Thursday May 31, 2018 at her residence.

She was born April 8, 1957 in Altamonte Springs, FL to the late Lawrence Swofford and Missouri Belle Swofford. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a brother: Larry Swofford.

She is survived by her husband: Kevin Owens...

Owen John "O.J." Jacobs

Owen John "O.J." Jacobs

May 30, 2018

Owen John "O.J." Jacobs, 89, of Alapaha, died Wednesday May 30, 2018 in the Golden Living Center in Tifton.

He was born March 23, 1929 in Berrien County to the late John Arthur Jacobs and the late Bessie McMillan Jacobs. He was a retired concrete finisher and member of Glory United Methodist Church. He was the widower...

Alton J. Bailey

Alton J. Bailey

May 26, 2018

Alton Bailey, 74,of Nashville died Saturday May 26, 2018.

He was born September 16, 1943 in Berrien County to the late Stanley Bailey and the late Mary Laura Scarbrough Bailey.  He retired after 48 years as the owner of Bailey Appliance & Electronics.  He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Everett Bailey and Wesley Bailey.

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Dwight Edwin Hogan

Dwight Edwin Hogan

May 25, 2018

Dwight Edwin Hogan, 79, of Alapaha died Friday May 25, 2018 at his residence.

He was born June 12, 1938 in Irwin County to the late D.J. Hogan and the late Euna Mae Mixon Hogan.  He was a retired painter, veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of St Luke Missionary Baptist Church.  He was also...

Albert Harvey Gaskins

Albert Harvey Gaskins

May 23, 2018

Albert Harvey Gaskins, 87, of Alapaha, died Wednesday May 23, 2018 at his residence.

He was born November 18, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Albert Hardie Gaskins and the late Lilla Bradford Gaskins. He retired from St. Regis Paper Company in Jacksonville, FL and attended St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. He was a humble, kind...

Thomas Wayne Harrell

Thomas Wayne Harrell

May 20, 2018

Thomas Wayne Harrell, 68, of Nashville, died Sunday May 20, 2018 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

He was born October 14, 1949 in Tift County to the late Thomas Alton Harrell and Mary Ilene Walker. He was in the construction business, served in the United States Army and a member of the VFW. He was preceded in...

Doris Wilma Jernigan

Doris Wilma Jernigan

May 19, 2018

Doris Wilma Jernigan, 89, of Alapaha died Saturday May 19, 2018 at her residence.

She was born September 22, 1928 in Berrien County to the late Elisha Roberts and the late Gladys Brogdon Roberts.  She was a homemaker, family matriarch in the operation of Jernigan's Store and Farm Supply and a member of Alapaha Baptist Church.  She...

Barbara Jean Harkins

Barbara Jean Harkins

May 18, 2018

Barbara Jean Harkins, 85, of Nashville, died Friday May 18, 2018 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born October 24, 1932 in Hapeville, GA to the late William Byron Lewis and the late Zelma Fields Lewis. She was a homemaker and member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her sister:...

Ailon Faye Browning

Ailon Faye Browning

May 18, 2018

Ailon Faye Browning, 79, of Nashville died Friday May 18, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 8, 1939 in Berrien County to the late Amos Harold Hall and Catherine Roberson Hall.  She was a retired office manager for Clark Fencing, employed as a CNA and Activities Director with the Berrien Nursing Center and a member...

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