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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.

Rose Kohler

Rose Kohler

Jun 20, 2013

Rose Kohler, 83, of Nashville died Tuesday June 20, 2013 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born April 3, 1930 in Berrien County to the late Ben Benefield and the late Viola Hughes. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Irvin (Herb) Kohler, son, Donald Griner, 6 sisters: Eunie Gaskins, Lillian Durrance, Ruby...

Edna "Dot" Moore

Edna "Dot" Moore

Jun 19, 2013

Edna "Dot" Moore, 101, of Lakeland passed away Tuesday June 18, 2013 at Fellowship Home in Valdosta. She was born February 10, 1912 in Naylor, GA to the late Charlie Seth Hotchkiss and the late Pearlie Sinterfiet Hotchkiss. She was a homemaker, had been associated with Miller Hardware as a bookkeeper, former Postmistress in Lakeland and retired from Patten Seed...

Katie Elizabeth "Betty" Bennett

Katie Elizabeth "Betty" Bennett

Jun 17, 2013

Katie Elizabeth "Betty" Bennett, 86, of Nashville died Monday June17, 2013 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born on November 8, 1926 in Berrien County to the late William M. Boykin and the late Mary Brown. She was a homemaker, had worked at Nashville Textile, and was employed by the Berrien County Board of Education as a crossing guard...

James Edward "Red" Plair

James Edward "Red" Plair

Jun 15, 2013

James Edward "Red" Plair, 66, of Lakeland, died Saturday June 15, 2013 in the Louis Smith Memorial Hospital. He was born May 22, 1947 in Lowndes County to the late Wendell Plair and the late Charlotte Marion Carver Lee. He was the owner of Red's Flower Shop. He is survived by his wife: Kitty Brogdon Plair of Lakeland; 2 daughters:...

Jean Barrentine Dixon

Jean Barrentine Dixon

Jun 9, 2013

Jean Barrentine Dixon, 89, of Alapaha died Sunday June 9, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 23, 1923 in Coffee County to the late Joseph Barrentine and the late Genora Walker. She was a homemaker, and for many years served as bookkeeper for Dixon LP Gas Company and C.M. Dixon Fertilizer Company. She was a charter member of...

Earnest Clayton Stone

Earnest Clayton Stone

Jun 8, 2013

Earnest Clayton Stone, 61, of Nashville died Saturday June 8, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care. He was born November 20, 1951 in Berrien County to the late Leonard C Stone, Jr. and Lena Bell Warren. He was the director of maintenance and animal control for Berrien County and a member of Cross Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by...

Donald Ray "Don" Simmons

Donald Ray "Don" Simmons

May 31, 2013

Donald Ray "Don" Simmons, 77, of Nashville died Friday May 31, 2013 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1936 in Berrien County to the late Shafter Daniel Simmons and the late Myrtice Eula Moore. He faithfully managed Anderson Shell and also for many years owned and operated WNGA Gospel Radio Station. He was a very devoted, loving husband...

Eugene Frederick Wright

Eugene Frederick Wright

May 16, 2013

Eugene Frederick Wright, 84, of Nashville, GA, passed into eternal rest on Thursday May 16, 2013, with his beloved wife of 62 years, Billie Ruth (Nix) Wright, and daughter Susan (Wright) Barney by his side. Gene was born in Baker County, GA on March 16, 1929, and grew up on a farm where his parents were sharecroppers. He attended Elmodel...

Mildred Lucille Robinson

Mildred Lucille Robinson

May 12, 2013

Mildred Lucille Robinson, 86, of Nashville died Sunday May 12, 2013 in the Berrien Nursing Center. She was born October 24, 1926 in Colquitt County, GA to the late Joe Lott and the late Susie Carter. She was a homemaker and for many years was the office manager for Schwartz Pontiac, Oldsmobile, GMC, Nissan. She was the widow of Joseph...

James Allen Anderson, Jr

James Allen Anderson, Jr

May 12, 2013

James Allen Anderson, Jr., 69, died Sunday May 12, 2013 in SGMC Berrien Campus Hospital. He was born November 13, 1943 in Berrien County to the late James Allen Anderson and the late Eudine Rogers. He was a farmer and was a member of Nashville United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Mary Alice Jones

Mary Alice Jones

May 12, 2013

Mary Alice Jones, 70, of Nashville, died Sunday May 12, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 7, 1943 in Berrien County to the late James Lester Warren and Edith May. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a grandson: Stephen Wells and a brother: James Lester "Buddy" Warren II. She...

Mildred Mckinnon

Mildred Mckinnon

May 10, 2013

Mildred McKinnon, 86, of Nashville died May 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1926 in Berrien County to the late Barney Rentz and the late Ellen Knight. She was a homemaker, attended Nashville First Baptist Church and was a member of Crawfordville Road Baptist Church in Tallahassee, FL. She was preceded in death by a grandson:...

Virginia Marie Snell

Virginia Marie Snell

May 7, 2013

Virginia Marie Snell, 61, of Nashville, died Tuesday May 7, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1951 in Ben Hill County to the late Cecil Wilson Snell and the late Ruby Virginia Wright. She attended Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister: Linda Warren and a brother: Roland Snell. She is survived by...

Louise Gaskins

Louise Gaskins

Apr 28, 2013

Louise Gaskins, 85, of West Berrien died Sunday April 28, 2013 in Clare Bridge Assisted Living in Winter Haven, FL. She was born January 4, 1927 in Duval County FL to the late George Edward Clark and the late Ruth Swint. She was a homemaker and a retired secretary with the Berrien County Health Department. She was the widow of...

Joseph Thomas "Joey" Moore

Joseph Thomas "Joey" Moore

Apr 28, 2013

Joseph Thomas "Joey" Moore, 56, of Enigma, died Sunday April 28, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 16, 1956 in Berrien County to the late Gerald Moore and Nancy Morris. He was the managing partner for Long Bridge Peanut Co and a member of the Enigma Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Becky Akins Moore of...

Nadine Pearman

Nadine Pearman

Apr 27, 2013

Nadine Pearman, 72, of the West Berrien Community died Saturday April 27, 2013 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1940 in Berrien County to the late Frank Williams and the late Fannie James. She was a homemaker and member of Vickers Church. She was preceded in death by a sister: Aneta Peele and 2 brothers:...

Johnny Eston Dennis

Johnny Eston Dennis

Apr 27, 2013

Johnny Eston Dennis, 86, of Nashville, died Saturday April 27, 2013 at the Presbyterian Home in Quitman. He was born September 7, 1926 in Brooks County to the late Rowe Dennis and the late Bessie Guthrie. He was a retired cabinet maker with Nashville Variety Works and operated the Nashville Radio Shack. He was a member of the Nashville First...

Rose Mary Simmons

Rose Mary Simmons

Apr 23, 2013

Rose Mary Simmons, 66, of Ray City died Tuesday April 23, 2013 at her residence. She was born October 22, 1946 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to the late Grover Johnson and the late Mary Morris. She was a homemaker and preceded in death by a sister: Barbara Sanford. She is survived by 2 daughters: Lynn Youngblood of Ray City and...

Dorothy Rowan Drake

Dorothy Rowan Drake

Apr 21, 2013

Dorothy Rowan Drake, 89, of Nashville died Sunday April 21, 2013 at her residence. She was born May 7, 1923 in Berrien County to the late John Cornelius Rowan and the late Lena Belle Outlaw. She was a homemaker, volunteer for the Berrien Nursing Center and a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She was the widow of Robert...

Fred Allen "Stovepipe" Mcgill

Fred Allen "Stovepipe" Mcgill

Apr 18, 2013

Fred Allen "Stovepipe" McGill, 88, of Nashville died Thursday April 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1924 in Berrien County to the late Fred McGill and the late Vianna Loyed. He was a retired sales representative with McKesson Distributors Co. He was a member of the Nashville First Baptist Church and an Army Veteran. He was...

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