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.
Terri Ann Harlan
Jan 10, 2014
Terri Ann Harlan, 60, of Ray City, died Friday January 10, 2014 in the South Georgia Medical Center. She was born May 28, 1953 in Knob Noster, Missouri to the late Donald Lee Taylor and the late Janet Gail Gunnoe. She was a homemaker and was a disabled veteran having served in the United States Air Force for 4 years...
James D. Calhoun
Jan 6, 2014
James D. Calhoun, 76, of Nashville died Monday January 6, 2014 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1937 in Lanier County to the late Dewey Calhoun and the late Mary Brogdon and was a farm laborer. He was preceded in death by a sister: Martha Gurganious; 3 brothers: Howard Calhoun, Rex Calhoun, and Densil Calhoun....
William Otis "Butch" Adams, Jr
Jan 5, 2014
William Otis "Butch" Adams, Jr.,45 of Nashville, died Sunday January 5, 2014 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1968 in Lowndes County to William Otis Adams and Diane Tillman. He was employed with the Berrien County Sheriff's Office as a jailor. His law enforcement career began with the Nashville Police Department . He later served...
Dorothy Merritt Hancock
Jan 5, 2014
Dorothy Hancock, 77, of Nashville, died Sunday January 5, 2014 at her daughter's residence in Tifton. She was born March 11, 1936 in Ambrose, Georgia to the late Walter Merritt and Minnie Vickers. She was a homemaker and attended Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking for others, and especially spending time with her grandchildren. She was...
Terry Edwin Dupree
Dec 28, 2013
Terry Edwin Dupree, 57, of Ray City, died Saturday December 28, 2013 in the Berrien Nursing Center. He was born June 7, 1956 in Albany, GA to Edwin Dupree and Betty Keen. He was a carpenter and was associated with the Berrien County Humane Society. He is survived by his parents: Ed and Betty Dupree of Nashville; 2 sisters: Tammy...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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