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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.

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...

Clarice Hamilton Gilliard

Clarice Hamilton Gilliard

Aug 20, 2018

Clarice Cook Hamilton Gilliard, 86, of Nashville, died Monday August 20, 2018 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

She was born April 10, 1932 in Coffee County to the late Elijay and Rebecca Carver Cook.  She was a member of Nashville First Baptist Church and attended Flat Creek Baptist Church of Nashville. Along with her husband, S. T....

Steve Randall Jarvis

Steve Randall Jarvis

Aug 16, 2018

Steve Randall Jarvis, 56, of Nashville died Thursday August 16, 2018 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 9, 1962 in Berrien County to the late Chester Jarvis and the late Ruby Virginia Wright Jarvis.  He was disabled and of the Holiness Faith.  He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Linda Gail Warren and...

Betty Vernell Meyer

Betty Vernell Meyer

Aug 13, 2018

Betty Vernell Meyer, 89, of Lakeland died Monday August 13, 2018 at the Lakeland Villas.

She was born May 27, 1929 in Berrien County to the late Joe Mathis and the late Alice Lewis Mathis.  She was a homemaker, worked in the Publix bakery in Venice, FL and  was a member of First Baptist Church of Lakeland. ...

Patrick John "Pat" Costello

Patrick John "Pat" Costello

Aug 10, 2018

Patrick John "Pat" Costello, 81, of Nashville died Friday August 10, 2018 at his residence.

He was born June 13, 1937 in Erie, PA to the late Michael Costello and the late Helen Wagner Costello.  He retired from the US Army as a Lt. Col. after 31 years of service.  He was an artillery officer, a graduate...

Danny Walker

Danny Walker

Aug 6, 2018

Daniel Isbon "Danny" Walker, 69, of West Berrien died Monday August 6, 2018 at his residence.

He was born November 21, 1948 in Lowndes County to the late Isbon Walker and the late Nina Victoria Hunt Walker.  He was  a retired educator and football-baseball coach with the Seminole County Board of Education and a member of Ebenezer...

Wilma Jean Hall

Wilma Jean Hall

Aug 2, 2018

Wilma Jean Hall, 71, of Nashville, died Thursday August 2, 2018 in the Berrien Nursing Center.

She was born June 4, 1947 in Berrien County to the late Roy Elwood Griffin and the late Ida Lee Grimes Griffin. She was a homemaker, retired office manager with Check Care in Valdosta and a member of the Nashville First...

Lincoln Gaskins

Lincoln Gaskins

Aug 2, 2018

Lincoln Gaskins, 84, of Alapaha, died Thursday August 2, 2018 at his residence.

He was born April 22, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Walter Tatem Gaskins and the late Ruby Rowe Gaskins. He was a retired sawyer with the Hubert Moore Lumber Company, member of the Alapaha Baptist Church and former Fire Chief for Town...

Patricia Michelle "Trish" Deboyd

Patricia Michelle "Trish" Deboyd

Aug 1, 2018

Patricia Michelle "Trish" DeBoyd, 26, of Alapaha, died Wednesday August 1, 2018 at her residence.

She was born March 1, 1992 in Jacksonville, FL and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a sister: Heather Scott; maternal grandparents: Johnny and Christine DeBoyd.

She is survived by her mother and step father: Casey (Richard...

Susan Todd Hendley

Susan Todd Hendley

Aug 1, 2018

Susan Todd Hendley, 71, of Nashville, died Wednesday August 1, 2018 at her residence.

She was born August 4, 1946 in Newnan to the late Lewis Cleveland Todd and the late Mary Alice Watkins Todd. She was the owner of Four Seasons Fashion Shoppe and worked with Hendley Farms. She was a member of the Nashville First...

John Robert "Johnny" Drake

John Robert "Johnny" Drake

Jul 30, 2018

John Robert "Johnny" Drake, 71, of Nashville, died Monday July 30, 2018 at his residence.

He was born November 25, 1946 in Lowndes County to the late Robert Gordon Drake and the late Dorothy Rowan Drake. He was the owner of Island Outboard in Little Torch Key, FL and Nashville, GA. He was a member of the...

Les Miller, Jr

Les Miller, Jr

Jul 29, 2018

Les Miller, Jr, 86, of Nashville, died Sunday July 29, 2018 in the SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born February 6, 1932 in Lanier County to the late Less Miller and the late Ruby Adams Miller Young. He was the retired owner of Miller Body Shop, an Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and was a...

Julia Murray

Julia Murray

Jul 23, 2018

Julia Bailey Murray, 97, of Nashville passed into heaven on Monday July 23, 2018 with the loving support of family, friends, Berrien Nursing Center and Bethany Hospice care.

She was born February 6, 1921 in Ben Hill County to the late Elbert Oscar Bailey and the late Janie Gunter Bailey.  She was a loving homemaker  and the...

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