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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.

John Walter "Walt" Bristol

John Walter "Walt" Bristol

Sep 18, 2012

John Walter "Walt" Bristol, 57, of Nashville died Tuesday September 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1954 in Berrien County to A.J. Bristol and the late Ora Mae Bryan. He was employed with Southern States Ag Services and was a member of Flat Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife: Tina Parker Bristol of...

Elbert Emory Bailey

Elbert Emory Bailey

Sep 6, 2012

Elbert Emory Bailey, 72, of Nashville died Thursday September 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1939 in Ben Hill County to the late Emory Bailey and the late Mattie Lucy Childs. He retired from Chaparral Boats as plant manager and attended Flat Creek Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter Gina Lynn Bailey who...

Aline Sutton

Aline Sutton

Sep 1, 2012

Aline Sutton, 83, of Alapaha, died Saturday September 1, 2012 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1928 in Berrien County to the late Walter Brogdon and the late Elgie Moore. She was a homemaker and member of Glory United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands: W.C. Mixon and Tharon Sutton. She...

Jerry Lemuel Cason

Jerry Lemuel Cason

Sep 1, 2012

Jerry L. Cason, 67, of Nashville, died Saturday September 1, 2012 in the Berrien County Hospital. He was born December 11, 1944 in Ware County to the late Quitman Lemuel Cason and the late Etha Bennett. He retired from Farm Service Agency as CED for over 30 years and was a member of the Community United Methodist Church. He was...

Billy Joe Harper

Billy Joe Harper

Aug 31, 2012

Billy Joe Harper, 50, of Nashville, died Friday August 31, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1961 in Hahira to the late Charles Lucious Harper and Sally Brogdon. He was an iron worker. He is survived by his wife: Constance Jean Gaiser "Connie" Harper of Nashville; 2 daughters:, Jennifer (Adam) Cole of Larrimore, ND and Dana (Cody)...

Billy Joe Harper

Billy Joe Harper

Aug 31, 2012

Billy Joe Harper, 50, of Nashville, died Friday August 31, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1961 in Hahira to the late Charles Lucious Harper and Sally Brogdon. He was an iron worker. He is survived by his wife: Constance Jean Gaiser "Connie" Harper of Nashville; 2 daughters:, Jennifer (Adam) Cole of Larrimore, ND and Dana (Cody)...

Tonnie Lucille Swilley White

Tonnie Lucille Swilley White

Aug 30, 2012

Tonnie Lucille White, 85, of West Green, died Thursday August 30, 2012 in the Coffee Regional Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1927 in Berrien County to the late Isom Swilley and the late Mary Sherrod. She was a homemaker and retired nursing aide. She was a member of Glory United Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister:...

Linda Jean Anderson

Linda Jean Anderson

Aug 28, 2012

Linda Jean Anderson of Nashville died Tuesday, August 28, 2012. She is survived by five sons: Claude Holland, Sammy Holland, Melvin Powell, Jason Burns, Randall Burns; five daughters: Debra McCloud, Wanda Stewart, Karen Evans, Peggy Racliff, and Virginia Burns. The family honored her request for cremation. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2 PM in...

Ruth Virginia Alexander

Ruth Virginia Alexander

Aug 26, 2012

Ruth Virginia Alexander, 95, of Nashville, died Sunday August 26, 2012 at the Southlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville, FL. She was born November 2, 1916 in Berrien County to the late Leon Lacy Parrish and the late Cora Belle Allen. She was a homemaker and was associated for many years with the former Farmers Livestock Auction Company. She...

Robert Zino

Robert Zino

Aug 20, 2012

Robert Zino, 76, of Nashville died Monday August 20, 2012 in the Smith Northview Hospital. He was born December 22, 1935 in Amsterdam, New York to the late John Zino and the late Marjorie Brundige. He retired from Nashville Mills as a hyster operator and was a member of the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Adel. He was preceded...

Claryce Anne Wemette

Claryce Anne Wemette

Aug 20, 2012

Claryce Anne Wemette, 65, of Nashville, GA joined her heavenly father on Monday August 20, 2012. She was born January 2, 1947 to the late Clarence Ussery and Mabel Ussery Eads. Charyce retired from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center where she worked as a nurse and later a unit secretary in the nursery. She was a member of the Church of...

Charles Jackson "Jackie" Williams

Charles Jackson "Jackie" Williams

Aug 18, 2012

Charles Jackson "Jackie" Williams, 67, of Trumann, Arkansas died Saturday August 18, 2012 in the Trumann Health and Rehab Center in Trumann, Arkansas. He was born February 25, 1945 in Cook County to the late James Alfred Williams and the late Mamie Odoms. He was a trucking company dispatcher and a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas....

Johnnie Faye Nix

Johnnie Faye Nix

Aug 14, 2012

Johnnie Faye Nix, 77, of Nashville died Tuesday August 14, 2012 in the Langdale Hospice House. She was born January 11, 1935 in Berrien County to the late J.W. Dorminey and the late Alda Nancy Hall. She was a retired secretary with the Alapaha Judicial District Attorney's Office. She was preceded in death by a son: Allen Nix, brother: Eddie...

Molly Virginia Sutton

Molly Virginia Sutton

Aug 10, 2012

Molly Virginia Sutton, 84, of Alapaha, died Friday August 10, 2012 in the Smith Northview Hospital. She was born October 31, 1927 in Berrien County to the late Colan Cager Register and Thelma Moore. She was homemaker and retired LPN. She was a member of the Nashville Primitive Baptist Church and attended Alapaha Baptist Church. She was the widow of...

Richard Thomas May

Richard Thomas May

Jul 27, 2012

Richard Thomas May, 73, of Ray City, died Friday July 27, 2012 in the Langdale Hospice House. He was born March 29, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard Lester May and the late Mabel Marie King. He retired SFC from the United States Army after 20 years of service in radio communications and served in the Vietnam War....

Riley Harper

Riley Harper

Jul 24, 2012

Riley Harper, 55, of Nashville, died Tuesday July 24, 2012 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born October 1, 1956 in Irwin County to the late Jesse Harper and the late Wilma Gunter. He was a mechanic. He was also preceded in death by a son: Chris Mathis and a brother: Ben Harper. He is survived by his...

Bessie Hon

Bessie Hon

Jul 24, 2012

Bessie Louise Hon, 87, of Lakeland, died Tuesday July 24, 2012 in the South Georgia Medical Center. She was born December 23, 1924 in Tallassee, AL to the late Henry Albert Howard and the late Bessie Smith. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband: Charles Ray Hon of Lakeland; 2 sons: Tip (Neda Gay) Hon of Ray...

Larry Skinner

Larry Skinner

Jul 23, 2012

Larry Skinner, 58, of Nashville, died Monday July 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 21, 1954 in Lowndes County to the late John A. Skinner and the late Essie Mae Hayes. He had worked as a mechanic at Nashville Textile and was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by 3 brothers: J.S. Skinner, James...

Joseph Frank Malehorn, Jr

Joseph Frank Malehorn, Jr

Jul 23, 2012

Joseph Frank Malehorn, Jr, 84 of Nashville died Monday July 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 5, 1928 in Baltimore, MD to the late Joseph Frank Malehorn and the late Grace Hance. He was member of St. Margaret May Catholic Church in Adel. He was preceded in death by a son: Donald Malehorn. He is survived by...

Billy Sutton

Billy Sutton

Jul 21, 2012

Billy Sutton, 78, of Nashville, died Saturday July 21, 2012 in the Tift Regional Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1934 in Berrien County to the late Clarence Sutton and the late Mary Eliza Jowers. He was a retired bulk fuel driver with the B.A. Dorsey Oil Co and a member of the Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He...

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