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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.

Judith Ann "Judy" Talbert

Judith Ann "Judy" Talbert

Dec 27, 2013

Judith Ann "Judy" Talbert, 56, of Nashville, died Friday December 27, 2013 in the Berrien County Hospital South GA Campus. She was born March 11, 1957 in Queens, NY to the late Conley Eugene Crawford and the late Melba Alisha Blackmon. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a son: Benjamin Shrekingost; sister: Joan Crawford; brother: Conley...

Versacola Sutton

Versacola Sutton

Dec 25, 2013

Versacola Sutton, 99, of Nashville died Wednesday December 25, 2013 at the SGMC/ Berrien Campus. She was born August 3, 1914 in Berrien County to the late Neal Edward Griner and the late Mattie Camellia Drawdy. She was a homemaker and a member of Open Door Baptist Church and the widow of George Tilden Sutton. In addition to her husband,...

Grace Avera

Grace Avera

Dec 25, 2013

Grace Jeanette Avera, 88, of Nashville died Wednesday December 25, 2013 at her residence. She was born October 10, 1925 in Tampa, Fl to the late Shafter Griner and the Late Lillian Randall. She was a homemaker, retired from Nashville Textile, and a member of Nashville First Baptist Church. She was the widow of Johnie Webb Avera. In addition to...

William Derryl "Dub" May

William Derryl "Dub" May

Dec 23, 2013

William Derryl "Dub" May, 49, of Nashville died Monday December 23, 2013 at the SGMC/ Berrien Campus. He was born February 8, 1964 in Berrien County to the late Clyde Willis "Tinker" May and Betty Jean Kinard. He previously worked for Nashville Mills for 15 years. He is survived by his daughter: Jeana Ann May of Hahira; mother: Betty Jean...

Emma Jean Hendley

Emma Jean Hendley

Dec 22, 2013

Emma Jean Hendley, 73, of Nashville died Sunday December 22, 2013 in Life Care Center in Fitzgerald. She was born December 14, 1940 in Berrien County to the late Haywood McMillan and the late Lillie Exum. She was a homemaker, worked at Singletary 5 Points Grocery, and was a member of Flat Creek Church. She was the widow of John...

Oddie Shelby Benefield

Oddie Shelby Benefield

Dec 14, 2013

Oddie Shelby Benefield, 83, of Nashville, died Saturday December 14, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Willie Elijah Benefield and the late Jeanie Mae Griner. He was a mechanic. He was preceded in death by a son: Edward Benefield. He is survived by his wife: Minnie Taft Benefield of Nashville;...

Barbara Sue Rowan

Barbara Sue Rowan

Dec 10, 2013

Barbara Sue Rowan, 76, of Enigma, died Tuesday December 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born January 25, 1937 in Winter Haven, FL to the late Leo Pickard and the late Stella Rowe. She was a homemaker and retired banker with 40 years service. She was the former Enigma branch manager for the Bank of Alapaha. She served 22...

Marjory Capps

Marjory Capps

Dec 8, 2013

Marjory Capps, age 67 of Nashville, died December 8 in the Berrien Nursing Center. Survivors include her husband, Larry Capps; sons David and Dean Capps, grandson Korey Capps. Memorial service will be held Sunday December 15 at 2pm in the Abundant Life Chapel Assembly of God Church. Memorials are requested to Abundant Life Church.

William Kenneth "Bill" Hall

William Kenneth "Bill" Hall

Dec 4, 2013

William Kenneth "Bill" Hall, 85, of Nashville, died Wednesday December 4, 2013 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1928 in Berrien County to the late Lee Otis Hall and the late Maedell Higgs. He was a retired ceramic tile contractor and attended New Griffin Missionary Baptist Church. He was an US Army Veteran and served...

Hattie Virginia Cornelius

Hattie Virginia Cornelius

Dec 1, 2013

Hattie Virginia Cornelius, 83, of Nashville died Sunday December 1, 2013 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born March 1, 1930 in Sunflower County, MS to the late Earl Benjamin Coleman and the late Myrtle Bell Warren. She was a homemaker and retired from Nashville Mills in utilities. She was a member of Long Bridge Primitive Baptist Church. She...

Kathleen Roberts

Kathleen Roberts

Dec 1, 2013

Kathleen Roberts, 78, of Nashville, died Sunday December 1, 2013 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Lucious Stone and the late Cora Wheeler. She was a homemaker and was employed with Nashville Textile. She is survived by her husband: Everette L. "Bob" Roberts of Nashville; daughter: Lucy Stephens...

Othelle P. Mcmillan

Othelle P. Mcmillan

Nov 28, 2013

Othelle P. McMillan, 83, of Alapaha, died Thursday November 28, 2013 at the Sunrise Health Care in Moultrie. She was born December 27, 1929 in Berrien County to the late Jake Rayford Parr and the late Leila Ethel Rowe. She was a homemaker and retired teller with the Citizen's Bank in Nashville. She was a member of Flat Creek Church...

Betty Devane

Betty Devane

Nov 24, 2013

Betty Devane, 86, of Nashville, died Sunday November 24, 2013 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1927 in Lanier County to the late William Elisha Rowan and the late Golie Watson. She was a homemaker and retired educator for the Berrien County Board of Education. She was a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church,...

Charles Edward Peters

Charles Edward Peters

Nov 20, 2013

Charles Edward Peters, 84, of Nashville died Wednesday November 20, 2013 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1929 in Irwin County to the late James Andrew Peter and the late Rosalee Hogan. He was a retired Chief of Police in Sparks; he was also a police officer in Tifton and a deputy with Tift County...

Elina Ann Holmes

Elina Ann Holmes

Nov 19, 2013

Elina Ann Holmes, 22, of Alapaha, died Tuesday November 19, 2013 at her residence after a lengthy disease known as Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. Miss Holmes was born April 29, 1991 in Clinch County to Patty Ann Powers and Elden Holmes. She was preceded in death by her sister: Gracie Louise Holmes who died in 2011. She is survived by her mother...

Wanda Jean Boyd

Wanda Jean Boyd

Nov 19, 2013

Wanda Jean Boyd, 44, of Willacoochee died Tuesday November 19, 2013 at Memorial Health University in Savannah. She was born September 30, 1969 in Berrien County to Wesley Jordan Boyd and Martha Griffin. She is survived by 4 sons: Howard Griffin, Jr., George Griffin, B.J Griffin, and Elton Griffin all of Nashville; mother: Martha (Wallace) Cook of Nashville; father: W.J....

Otha Charles Lee

Otha Charles Lee

Nov 18, 2013

Otha Charles Lee, 85, of Alapaha died Monday November 18, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1928 in Irwin County to the late Richard Lee and the late Nina Davis. He was a retired foreman with Moore Lumber Company, a member of Alapaha Baptist Church, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded...

Marshell Wayne Chaney

Marshell Wayne Chaney

Nov 16, 2013

Marshell Wayne Chaney, 64, of Alapaha, died Saturday November 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 25, 1949 in Lake City, Florida to the late James Doncell Chaney and the late Lillian Chesnutt. He was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife: Ouida Harper Chaney of Alapaha; son: Casey Chaney of Nashville; daughter: Nikki Taylor...

Georgia Clara Gaskins

Georgia Clara Gaskins

Nov 14, 2013

Georgia Clara Gaskins, 78, of Alapaha died Thursday, November 14, 2013 in the Irwin County Hospital after an extended illness. She was born January 27, 1935 in Atkinson County to the late Allie Thomas and and the late Minnie Floyd Steverson. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. She lived in Jacksonville, Fl. for over forty years and...

Carroll Craven

Carroll Craven

Nov 14, 2013

Carroll Craven, 69, of Nashville, died Thursday November 14, 2013 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. He was born January 6, 1944 in Baxley, Georgia to the late Henry C. Craven and the late Peggy Simpson. He was a retired lineman with Georgia Power Company and was a cattleman. He was a member of Cross Creek Baptist Church. He was...

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