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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.

Suzy Ashley

Suzy Ashley

Jun 22, 2025

Suzy Ashley, 62, of Nashville, died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence.

She was born October 18, 1962, in Bartow, FL to Simon Barnett and the late Murlene Bamberg Barnett. She was a homemaker, retired secretary with the Polk County, FL Board of Education and a member of Abundant Life Church.

She is survived...

J.T. Nix

J.T. Nix

Jun 18, 2025

Joe Thomas "J.T." Nix, 94, of Nashville died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the residence of his son.

He was born April 15, 1931, in Berrien County to the late Thomas Calvin Nix and the late Beulah Luke Nix. He was a heavy equipment operator with the Berrien County Road Department, welder, farmer and worked at the...

Bobby Mccorvey

Bobby Mccorvey

Jun 14, 2025

Bobby Clifford McCorvey, 89, of Nashville, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

He was born October 13, 1935, in Tift County to the late John Dan McCorvey and the late Mary Alice Dillard McCorvey. He was a farmer and member of Faith Chapel. He was preceded in death by his wife: Myrtice...

Arnold Brogdon

Arnold Brogdon

Jun 12, 2025

William Arnold Brogdon, 85, of Alapaha, died Thursday June 12, 2025, at his residence.

He was born October 8, 1939, in Berrien County to the late Owell L. Brogdon and the late Sarah Railey Brogdon. He was a diesel mechanic, farmer and liked going to farm equipment auctions. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Hannah...

Joe Dixon

Joe Dixon

Jun 10, 2025

Joe Mathis Dixon, 86, of Alapaha died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his residence

He was born December 14, 1938, in Berrien County to the late Carl Mathis Dixon and the late Aline Paulk Dixon. He was an agriculture business owner of Dixon Seed & Chemical Company for 40 years, and a pecan farmer. He was an...

Cathy Bennett

Cathy Bennett

Jun 10, 2025

Cathy Bennett, 73, of Nashville died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at her residence.

She was born March 31, 1952, in Hahira to the late John Smith and the late Louise Smith Bennett. She worked at Berrien Middle School as a paraprofessional and a cafeteria worker. She enjoyed working in her yard, planting flowers and putting up vegetables...

Janice Powell

Janice Powell

Jun 10, 2025

Janice Powell, 60, of Adel died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Emory University Hospital.

She was born October 22, 1964, in Cook County to the late Mack Summerlin and Betty Jo Royals Summerlin. She worked as a paraprofessional with the Berrien County Board of Education for 19 years at the middle school and primary school. She loved...

Dr. Garland Pendergraph

Dr. Garland Pendergraph

Jun 8, 2025

Dr. Garland Edward Pendergraph, 89, of Ray City, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was the eldest son of Garland Roosevelt Pendergraph and Jackie Davis Pendergraph of North Carolina. Dr. Pendergraph received his baccalaureate degree from Georgetown College, Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Kentucky, Doctor of...

Marlon Harris

Marlon Harris

Jun 5, 2025

Marlon Harris, 64, of Alapaha died Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his residence.

He was born January 7, 1961, in Berrien County to the late Bobby D. Harris and Altie Luke Harris. He loved spending quality time with family and friends. He was associated with Harvey's Supermarket as a meat market manager and was a deacon at...

Carrol Durrance

Carrol Durrance

Jun 4, 2025

Carrol Elwood Durrance, 91, of Nashville died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at The Fellowship Home in Nashville.

He was born September 9, 1933, in Berrien County to the late Carlie Ewell Durrance and the late Lillie Mae Connell. He was a retired rural mail carrier with the US Postal Service, a US Army Veteran and was a...

Michael Lloyd Rowland

Michael Lloyd Rowland

Jun 4, 2025

Michael Lloyd Rowland, 65, of Alapaha, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence.

He was born July 27, 1959, in Frankfurt, Germany to the late William Bridges Rowland and the late Grace Spikes Rowland. He was a retired weaver with JP Stevens and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Nashville...

Don Chivers

Don Chivers

May 30, 2025

William Don Chivers, 80, of Nashville, died Friday, May 30, 2025, at SGMC Valdosta.

He was born October 4, 1944, in Sandersville, GA to the late William Tillman Chivers and the late Naomi Smith Bailey. He was a retired truck driver with Heartland Express and also drove for Walmart. He was a member of Flat Creek Church,...

Tim Touchton

Tim Touchton

May 27, 2025

Thomas Matthew "Tim" Touchton, 67, of Lenox, died Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Pruitt Holly Hill Nursing Center in Valdosta.

He was born May 30, 1957, in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Albert Touchton and the late Julia Von Dean Loveless Hall. He was a retired supervisor for Nashville Mills and worked in research and development...

Jerry Lamb

Jerry Lamb

May 26, 2025

Jerry Lamb, 57, of Nashville, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born February 20, 1968, in Colquitt County to the late Donald Lamb and the late Betty Durrance Lamb. He worked at Berrien County Recreation Department for years and was preceded in death by a brother: Randall Lamb.

He is...

Collis Adams

Collis Adams

May 21, 2025

Collis Adams, 94, of Nashville died Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Berrien Oaks Nursing Center.

He was born on May 30, 1930, in Lanier County to the late Carson Adams and the late Lucille Pafford Adams. He was retired from Nashville Mills as a production supervisor, was a veteran with the US Army and was an avid...

Ruth Groninger

Ruth Groninger

May 18, 2025

Ruth Martha Groninger, 95, of Nashville, died Sunday May 18, 2025, at her residence.

She was born November 14, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Erik Ramstack and the late Lillian Giese Ramstack. She was the business manager for the Des Lacs Burlington school district for 27 years and served as the treasurer for the Des...

Freddie Mcclendon

Freddie Mcclendon

May 18, 2025

Freddie McClendon, 75, of Brookfield, GA passed away peacefully at his home on May 18, 2025, after a long battle with extended illnesses. Born on Flag Day, June 14, 1949, to the late Horace and Ethel McClendon of Mora, GA, he always joked that "they ran up all the flags" because he was born. Weighing less than 2 pounds...

Shirley Hays

Shirley Hays

May 16, 2025

Shirley Wood Hays, 96, of Nashville died Friday May 16, 2025, at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.

She was born January 13, 1929, in Fulton County to the late James Edward Waldrop and the late Sara Elizabeth Turner Waldrop. She was a homemaker, former secretary for the FHA Office in Valdosta, secretary for the Dorsey Oil and...

Ronald Mchenry

Ronald Mchenry

May 16, 2025

Ronald McHenry, 61 of Monticello, MS died Friday May 16, 2025, at his daughter's residence in Nashville.

He was born May 10, 1964, in San Angelo, TX to the late Lester Ronald McHenry and the late Gladys Dugger McHenry. He was a truck driver and a member of New Life Baptist Church in Monticello.

He...

Jimmy Jefferson

Jimmy Jefferson

May 14, 2025

Jimmy Gordon Jefferson, 76, of Nashville, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in the Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 30, 1948, in Berrien County to the late Gordon Junior Jefferson and the late Eula Mae Spikes Jefferson. He retired as an industrial engineer at Nashville Mills, a former substitute teacher with the Berrien County Board...

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