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.
Heather Bailey
Oct 16, 2025
Heather Michelle Bailey, 44, of Nashville, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her residence.
She was born July 23, 1981, in Mesquite, TX to the late Robin Garner and Connie Stewart Garner. She was a manager at the Waffle House in Adel and loved to visit historical places.
She is survived by her wife: Tammy...
Clarine Vickers
Oct 14, 2025
Clarine Vickers, 79, of Douglas, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her residence.
She was born January 30, 1946, in Coffee County to the late Milton Ricketson and the late Vera Strickland Ricketson. She was a homemaker, loving mother, a childcare provider for over 30 years and a devoted member of Bushnell Chapel for 49 years.
...Shane Tuttle
Oct 12, 2025
Shane Sewell Tuttle, 63, of Nashville, died Sunday, October 12, 2025, at his residence.
He was born June 21, 1962, in Rome, NY to the late Arthur Porter Tuttle and the late Lois Coleen Smith Tuttle. He was employed with Chaparral Boats for over 30 years, loved his family, enjoyed fishing, attended Call to Faith Ministries and...
Nell Dorminey
Oct 12, 2025
Annie Wynell "Nell" Hooper Dorminey, 91, of Nashville, Georgia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born October 16, 1933, in Jasper County, Georgia to the late Riley and Ellen Sutton Hooper, growing up in Lenox, GA. She was married to the late...
Charlotte Dillard
Oct 9, 2025
Charlotte Dillard, 81, of Nashville, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, in the Berrien Oaks.
She was born December 8, 1943, in Berrien County to the late Bo Boyd and the late Vertture Sutton Boyd. She was a homemaker and attended Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by 3 sons: Thomas Mathis, Richard Mathis, and Russell...
Connie Barrentine
Oct 8, 2025
Connie Barrentine, 66, of Nashville, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Berrien Oaks Nursing Center.
She was born January 16, 1959, in Berrien County to the late James Knowles and the late Margie Luke Dent. She was a retired clerk at Berrien County Health Department for 28 years and was a homemaker. She attended Jacob's Well and...
Mike Marion
Oct 7, 2025
Michael Thomas "Mike" Marion, 69, of Nashville, died Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 9, 1956, in East Liverpool, OH to the late Norman Edward Marion and Nina Polling Marion. He was a mechanic.
He is survived by his wife: Cindy Duggan Marion of Nashville; mother: Nina Marion...
James Griner
Oct 4, 2025
James William Griner, 63, of Nashville, died Saturday, June 11, 2025, at SGMC Berrien Campus.
He was born June 11, 1962, in Bitburg, Germany to the late Foster Key Griner, Jr and Doris Henderson Griner. He was a computer technician, enjoyed video games and attended the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by...
Dr. Henry Richbourg
Oct 4, 2025
Dr. Henry Reed Richbourg, of Nashville, Georgia, beloved husband, father, "D daddy" and physician passed away on October 4, 2025. He was 89 years old.
Born October 31, 1935, in Anderson, South Carolina, Henry grew up in the "Low Country" of South Carolina and graduated in 1953 from St. George High School in Dorchester County. He worked...
Bill Fortner
Oct 3, 2025
William Glenn "Bill" Fortner, 77, of Nicholls, died Friday, October 3, 2025, in the Coffee Regional Medical Center.
He was born February 8, 1948, in Lakeland, FL to the late Ira Glenn Fortner and the late Dot Tishwick Fortner. He was a truck driver, worked in paint and body, loved to fish and watch racing. He was...
Sandy Beckelheimer
Oct 2, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Beckelheimer 75, of Nashville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord surrounded by family.
Sandy was born to the late Bill and Ann Kieffer King and was also preceded in death by her in-laws, Ted and Bertha Beckelheimer. She was married to her high school sweetheart,...
Edna Staines
Sep 30, 2025
Edna Mae Staines, 79, of Lakeland, died Tuesday September 30, 2025, at her residence.
She was born May 11, 1946, in Naylor to the late Hershel Bennett and the late Lula Mildred Parr. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her son: Henry Hershel Staines.
She is survived by her daughter: Sara...
Jerald Starling
Sep 27, 2025
Jerald Bascom Starling, 85, of Nashville, died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Fellowship Home in Nashville.
He was born July 10, 1940, in Lanier County to the late Bascom Starling and the late Rhoda Register Starling. He was a retired Master Sergent in the U.S. Air Force with 21 years of service. He was a member...
Wilma Hayes
Sep 27, 2025
Wilma Jean Hayes, 74, of Nashville, died Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the Berrien Oaks.
She was born January 18, 1951, in Lowndes County to the late Wilburn Ralph May and the late Thelma Ruth Waller. She was a homemaker, worked at Nashville Textile for many years and the Berrien Nursing Center. She was a faithful member...
Sonny Mathis
Sep 21, 2025
Sonny "Pap" Mathis, 83, of Enigma, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the Tift Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 3, 1942, in Berrien County to the late Roy Mathis and the late Rebecca Flanders Mathis. He was a farmer, rancher and a realtor auctioneer. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, being at the river and basically piddling...
Bessie Walker
Sep 21, 2025
Bessie Lee Walker, 87, of St. Marys died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland.
She was born January 7, 1938, in Cordele, GA to the late Cecil Kennedy and the late Bernice Barlow Kennedy. She was a homemaker and was a member of Abundant Life Church in Valdosta. She is preceded in...
Randy Bruce
Sep 21, 2025
Randall "Randy" Bruce, 79, of Valdosta died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at SGMC in Valdosta.
He was born December 9, 1945, in Montgomery, AL to the late William DeFoy "Red" Bruce and the late Mary Goolsby Bruce. He was a contractor with Storer Cable TV for years and retired owner of McGill Liquor Store. He graduated from...
Todd Jenkins
Sep 20, 2025
Steven Todd Jenkins, 47, of Nashville, died Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Tifton.
He was born February 8, 1978, in Tallahassee, FL to Steven Franklin Jenkins and Eloise Virginia Hewett Jenkins. He was employed with Bryan Weaver Construction, enjoyed kayaking, loved his family and friends and was a graduate of Berrien High School Class of 1996.
...Jean Manley
Sep 20, 2025
Olivia "Jean" Manley, 74, of Greenville, SC, died Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born June 3, 1951, in Columbus, GA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver "Ken" Manley and Betty Jean Myler Falkenberry.
Jean retired after many successful years of service at BMW of North American and at Eastern Airlines. She loved to...
Jimmie Gaskins
Sep 19, 2025
Jimmie Randolph Gaskins, 89, of Alapaha, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 8, 1935, in Lanier County to the late Pleasant Marvin Gaskins and the late Golie Lee Sirmans Gaskins. He proudly served his country as a jet engine mechanic in the United States...
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