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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.

William Floyd Herring

William Floyd Herring

Jun 20, 2017

William Floyd Herring, 65, of Nashville died Tuesday June 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 19, 1951 in Lowndes County to Ferrell Johnson Herring and the late Myrtle Wilkerson Herring. He was employed for 17 years with Chaparral Boats as a chopper gun operator, owned and operated Willie and Co Lawn Service and was of the Baptist...

Betty Jean Lee Sutton

Betty Jean Lee Sutton

Jun 19, 2017

Betty Jean Lee Sutton,85, of Nashville died Monday June 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1931 in Berrien County to the late Robert E. Lee and the late Cordia Bell Knight. She was a homemaker, owner/operator of Betty's Beauty Shop for over 60 years and a member of Nashville United Methodist Church. She was the widow...

Linda Marie Murray

Linda Marie Murray

Jun 17, 2017

Linda Marie Murray, 72, of Nashville, died Saturday June 17, 2017 at the SGMC Berrien Campus. She was born February 4, 1945 in Tift County to the late Thurman Pafford and the late Mildred Mardine Danforth Pafford. She was a homemaker and a retired secretary with the Nashville United Methodist Church with 35 faithful years of service. She was preceded...

Robert Glenn Kincade

Robert Glenn Kincade

Jun 11, 2017

Robert Glenn Kincade, 92, of Nashville died Sunday June 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1924 in Centerville, Iowa to the late Charles Robert Kincade and the late Sadie Ann Walker. He retired after 32 years from the U. S. Navy as an avionics technician, served in WWII, member of VFW, American Legion and a Member...

Betty Elaine Royals

Betty Elaine Royals

Jun 7, 2017

Betty Elaine Royals, 61, of Nashville died Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon from injuries in an automobile accident. She was born January 19, 1956 in Berrien County to A. J. Bristol and the late Ora Mae Bryan Bristol. She was a homemaker, had been employed with Nashville Mills and a member of Flat...

Thelma Louise Griffin

Thelma Louise Griffin

Jun 3, 2017

Thelma Louise Griffin, 75, died Saturday June 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 14, 1942 in Berrien County to the late William Harnage and the late Effie King Harnage. She was a homemaker and attended Nashville Church of the Nazarene. She was the widow of Roy Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her daughter: Phyllis...

Paul Griner

Paul Griner

Jun 1, 2017

James Paul Griner, 83, of Nashville died Thursday June 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1933 in Berrien County to the late Samuel Byrd Griner and the late Amy Gaskins Griner. He was a retired engineer auditor with Georgia Department of Transportation, a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He...

Madison Taylor Gray

Madison Taylor Gray

May 30, 2017

Madison Taylor Gray, 14, of Nashville, died Tuesday May 30, 2017 at SGMC Berrien Campus. She was born November 4, 2002 in Lowndes County to Mickey Lamar Gray and Cara McLendon Gray. She was a student and was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather: Lamar Gray. She is survived by her father and mother: Mickey and Cara Gray of...

Randall Carlton "Hippie" Sumner

Randall Carlton "Hippie" Sumner

May 29, 2017

Randall Carlton "Hippie" Sumner, 77, of Nashville, died Monday May 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1939 in Tift County to the late George Sumner and the late Doris Sumner. He was a retired truck driver of over 20 years with Chaparral Boats and of the Baptist faith. He was the widower of Nancy Carol Brantley...

Charles Leroy Harper

Charles Leroy Harper

May 25, 2017

Charles Leroy Harper, 87, of Nashville died Thursday May 25, 2017 at SGMC Berrien Campus. He was born May 28, 1929 in Berrien County to the late Charlie Harper and the late Alice Whitley Harper. He was a farmer, a veteran of the U. S. Army and of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Vinson...

Larry Mitchell Harrod

Larry Mitchell Harrod

May 21, 2017

Larry Mitchell Harrod, 64, of Ray City died Sunday May 21, 2017 in Cook Medical Center. He was born August 17, 1952 in Hahira to the late D. C. Harrod and the late Ira Bell Thompson Harrod. He was employed as a spreader truck driver with Southern States. He was preceded in death by a half-sister: Norma Jean Linares. He...

James Edward Mauldin, Jr.

James Edward Mauldin, Jr.

May 18, 2017

James Edward Mauldin, Jr., 58 of Nashville died Thursday May 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1958 in Berrien County to the late James Edward Mauldin and the late Ruth Laverne Dodd Mauldin. He was a member of Faith Chapel and a tow truck operator with Hall Salvage. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers:...

Ronnie Lee White

Ronnie Lee White

May 11, 2017

Ronnie Lee White, 53, of Nashville died Thursday May 11, 2017 at SGMC Berrien Campus. He was born January 16, 1964 in Berrien County to the late Lonnie Lee White and the late Arinda Fountain. He was preceded in death by a sister: Susan Hendley. He is survived by his wife: Deanna Rowan White of Nashville; daughter: Santana White of...

Marcus Hayes

Marcus Hayes

May 6, 2017

Marcus Avner Hayes, 85, of Nashville died Saturday May 6, 2017 at SGMC Berrien Campus. He was born April 9, 1932 in Atkinson Co. to the late Clarence Hayes and the late Annie Bell Jowers. He retired as a SFC from the U.S. Army after 21 years service, having served in Korea and Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze...

Larry Ronald Whitley

Larry Ronald Whitley

May 3, 2017

God called Larry Ronald Whitley, 71, of Ochlocknee home Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Legacy Village in Thomasville. He was born September 4, 1945 in Berrien County, the middle child of the late Robert Lee Whitley and the late Doris Shaw Whitley. A quiet gentle soul, Ronald loved his family and his heritage. He was an avid collector and story...

Margaret Ann White

Margaret Ann White

May 3, 2017

Margaret Ann White, 64, of Adel, died Wednesday May 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 11, 1953 in Atkinson County to the late Dewey Rowe and the late Lady Bell Walker. She was a homemaker and one of the first certified woman fire fighter's in Atkinson County. She served for Atkinson County Rescue Unit and was a...

Marjorie Hudson

Marjorie Hudson

Apr 24, 2017

Marjorie Ruth Hudson, 83, of Nashville, died Monday April 24, 2017 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born February 25, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Lacy Johnson and the late Vesta Lee Stallings. She was a homemaker and a retired case worker with the Department of Family and Children Services. She was a member of the Nashville...

Cleo Todd Aldrich, Jr.

Cleo Todd Aldrich, Jr.

Apr 22, 2017

Cleo Todd Aldrich, Jr., age 89 of Nashville, died Saturday April 22, 2017 in the Fellowship Home of Nashville. Survivors include his daughter, Gwen DeBord ; sons Geoff Aldrich and Gary Aldrich. The family has honored his request for cremation and a memorial service will be held in Tampa, Fl at a later date.

John Aubrey Skipper

John Aubrey Skipper

Apr 22, 2017

John Aubrey Skipper, 63, of Nashville died Saturday April 22, 2017 at SGMC Berrien Campus. He was born May 23, 1953 in Tifton to Etta Ruth Soules and the late Tullie Jefferson Skipper. He was preceded by 2 brothers: Robert and Ronald Skipper. He is survived by his daughter: Amanda Bolin of Nashville; mother: Etta Miley of Nashville; 2 brothers:...

Dawson Mathis

Dawson Mathis

Apr 17, 2017

Dawson Mathis, 76, of Nashville died Monday April 17, 2017 in Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born November 30, 1940 in Berrien County to the late Marvin Wilbur Mathis and the late Nell Dawson Abell. He was a former news anchor for WALB TV; former Second Congressional District Representative in the United States Congress for 10 years and was...

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