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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.

William Gary "Bill" Bailey

William Gary "Bill" Bailey

Feb 19, 2013

William Gary "Bill" Bailey, 79, of Nashville died Tuesday February 19, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1933 in Brooks County to the late Seaborn Edward Bailey and the late Inez Dampier. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force, served in the Korean Conflict, and was a member of...

Constance Jean "Connie" Harper

Constance Jean "Connie" Harper

Feb 16, 2013

Constance Jean "Connie" Harper, 54, of Nashville died Saturday February 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Richard Edward Gaiser and Sherry Hochscheid. She was a homemaker and of the Lutheran Faith. She was the widow of Billy Joe Harper who died in 2012. She is survived by a daughter:...

Glenda Stone

Glenda Stone

Feb 15, 2013

Glenda Stone, 67, of Nashville, died Friday February 15, 2013 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1945 in Coffee County to the late Ruben Stanton Moore and the late Emma Purvis. She was employed with the Berrien Nursing Center as a CNA and was a member of Vickers Church. She was the widow of Thomas A. Stone who...

Franklin Denlor Warren

Franklin Denlor Warren

Feb 10, 2013

Franklin Denlor Warren 73, of Nashville died Sunday February 10, 2013 at the Life Care Center in Fitzgerald. He was born December 7, 1939 in Berrien County to the late Willie D. Warren and the Mattie Self. He was a retired coal miner. He is survived by a son: Joshua Denlor Warren of Kentucky; daughter: Donna Jean Watsky of Tampa,...

Ollie Lee Williams

Ollie Lee Williams

Feb 8, 2013

Ollie Lee Williams, 90, of Tampa, FL died Friday February 8, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1922 in Lanier County to the late Henry Mitchell Jackson and the late Willie Mae Fender. She was a retired registered nurse and was the widow of Lewis Irving Williams who died in 1998. She is survived by 2 sons:...

Harrie Clifford Davis

Harrie Clifford Davis

Feb 7, 2013

Harrie Clifford Davis, 91, of Alapaha died Thursday February 7, 2013 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1921 in Ben Hill County to the late John Quincy Adams Davis and the late Nancy Honor Livingston. He was a retired farmer and attended St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife:...

Abram Lee "Pee Wee" Mills, Jr

Abram Lee "Pee Wee" Mills, Jr

Feb 5, 2013

Abram Lee "Pee Wee" Mills, Jr., 62, of Nashville died Tuesday February 5, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 15, 1950 in Willacoochee, GA to the late Abram Lee Mills and the late Agnes Elizabeth Powell. He was a fiberglass fabricator with Chaparral Boats. He was an Army Paratrooper, Vietnam Veteran, and recipient of the Purple Heart. He...

Donald Eugene Komara

Donald Eugene Komara

Feb 3, 2013

Donald Eugene Komara, 80, of Nashville, GA died Sunday February 3, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1932 in Johnstown, PA to the late John Fitzgerald Komara and the late Bernadine Hockey. He graduated from Johnstown Catholic High School, and then served in the Army with the 101st Airborne Division in Korea and Germany. He worked for...

Melvin Joe Singletary

Melvin Joe Singletary

Feb 2, 2013

Melvin Joe Singletary, 74, of Nashville died Saturday February 2, 2013 at Cook Medical Center in Adel. He was born April 30, 1938 in Berrien County to the late Joe Eston Singletary and the late Dovie Luke. He was employed with Rest Easy Waste Pickup. He was preceded in death by: a brother: Russell Eston Singletary; a sister: Mary Loudell...

Michelle Wilson

Michelle Wilson

Jan 26, 2013

Michelle Wilson, 57, of Ray City, died Saturday January 26, 2013 in the South Georgia Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1956 in Jacksonville, FL to Eugene Long and Ina Faye Dopson Long. She was a homemaker and member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her husband: Jerry Robert Wilson of Ray City; daughter:...

Earle Frederick "Freddy" Close

Earle Frederick "Freddy" Close

Jan 23, 2013

Earle Frederick "Freddy" Close, 53, of Macon, GA died Wednesday January 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 18, 1959 in Honolulu, HI to the late Earle Roland Close and Edith Avis Field. He was employed with the YKK Zipper Co as a machine Mechanic and a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. He attended Valdosta State...

James Kelly

James Kelly

Jan 21, 2013

James Kelly, 82, of Nashville died Monday January 21, 2013 at the Berrien County Hospital. He was born June 6, 1930 in Cook County to the late Ivy Kelly and the late Ursey Kelly. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by two daughters: Patricia Meeler and Sandra Box, both of Nashville; four sons: Darrell Kelly and Michael Kelly...

Verne Benefield

Verne Benefield

Jan 21, 2013

Verne Benefield, 64, of Nashville died Monday January 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 29, 1948 in Lowndes County. He was a self employed tree surgeon with Verne's Tree Service and served in the United States Army. He is survived by: his wife, Jennette Powell Benefield of Nashville, and a step son, Randall Gaskins. A graveside funeral...

John Keith Purvis

John Keith Purvis

Jan 20, 2013

John Keith Purvis, 73, of Alapaha died Sunday January 20, 2013 in Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1939 in Ocilla, GA to the late Tally Leo Purvis and the late Lilly DeBerry. He was a retired auto mechanic and known as a "Mr. Fix It". He was a member of the Alapaha Baptist Church and served...

Janice Ann Jones

Janice Ann Jones

Jan 19, 2013

Janice Jones, 65, of Chaserville, died Saturday January 19, 2013 in the Cook Senior Living Center. She was born October 31, 1947 in Lowndes County to the late Perry Lee Jones and the late Lois Allen. She was a homemaker and attended Flat Creek Church. She is survived by her sister: Teresa (Tommy) Smith of Sparks; brother: Jerry Jones of...

Robert Earl Harper

Robert Earl Harper

Jan 12, 2013

Robert Earl Harper, 61, of Nashville, died Saturday January 12, 2013 in the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born January 25, 1951 in Berrien County to the late Mack Harper and the late Rebecca Rowe. He was a mechanic and a painter. He was in the United States Army and served in the Vietnam Conflict. He...

Jerry Lawton "Jocko" Griner

Jerry Lawton "Jocko" Griner

Jan 10, 2013

Jerry Lawton "Jocko" Griner, 67, died January 10, 2013 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1946 to the late J.E. Clayton Griner and the late Mary Ruth Hodges in Atkinson County. He was a very devoted farmer and horseman. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Jackie Griner,...

Lora Dale Tucker

Lora Dale Tucker

Jan 8, 2013

Lora Dale Tucker, 72, of Nashville died Tuesday January 8, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1940 in Berrien County to the late Clarence McLendon and the late Lora Lucille Tyson. She was a homemaker and member of the Nashville First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by a son: Terry Dewayne Tucker. She is survived...

Julius Elmer Stevens

Julius Elmer Stevens

Jan 7, 2013

Julius Elmer Stevens, 66, of Nashville died Monday January 7, 2013 at the Berrien Nursing Center. He was born February 3, 1946 in Berrien County to the late Elmer Stevens and the late Lonnie Mae Lewis. He worked at Big "O" and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lona Mae Peacock. He is...

Nellie Boykin Bailey

Nellie Boykin Bailey

Jan 7, 2013

Nellie Boykin Bailey Nellie peacefully passed away Monday January 7, 2013 following a brief illness. She was born in Nashville, GA on November 29, 1918. Nellie was the fourth of nine children of the late William M. and Mary Brown Boykin. She was married to the late Thomas W. Bailey on November 18, 1948. Tom passed away August 2, 1980....

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