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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.

Jerri Bradford

Jerri Bradford

May 6, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerri Ann Bradford at the age of 63. Jerri peacefully left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love for others.

Born on January 19, 1963, Jerri lived a life devoted to her family, her community, and serving others with a...

Debbie Griffin

Debbie Griffin

May 6, 2026

Debra Kaye “Debbie” Griffin, 71, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her residence.

She was born January 15, 1955, in Cook County to the late Frank Fender and the late Lillian Lavonne Roberts Fender. She was a homemaker, LPN, loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed working with area florist, going to the beach, fishing and her home was always open...

Lewis Oliver Register

Lewis Oliver Register

May 6, 2026

Lewis Oliver Register, 79, of Hahira died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at SGMC in Valdosta.

He was born September 1, 1946, in Clinch County to the late Razzie Oliver Register and the late Mildred Hillard Register. He was an install repairman with Southern Bell for 33 years and a Vietnam veteran with the United States Air Force. He was a deacon...

Willis Edwin Woody

Willis Edwin Woody

Apr 30, 2026

Willis Edwin Woody, 76, of Nashville died Thursday April 30, 2026, at his residence.

He was born July 30, 1949, in Berrien County to the late Tate Jessie Woody and the late Velma McMillan Woody. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, a retired inventory supervisor with Nashville Mills and was a member of Hope Baptist Church.

He is survived...

Lucy Powers McNeese Bailey

Lucy Powers McNeese Bailey

Apr 25, 2026

Lucy Powers McNeese Bailey, 91, of Nashville, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the SGMC in Valdosta.

She was born August 15, 1934, in Cook County to the late Ethridge Powers and the late Stella Weeks Powers. She was a homemaker, worked for the Talley Box Company and Nashville Mills. She was a member of the Abundant Life Chapel, was the...

Clinton Moye Bailey

Clinton Moye Bailey

Apr 25, 2026

Clinton Moye Bailey, 81, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Fellowship Home, Nashville, Georgia, on April 25, 2026, in Nashville, Georgia. He was born in Nashville, Georgia on February 12, 1945, to the late Carrie Ella McKinnon and James Seaborn Bailey.

Clinton is survived by his wife, Wenda Gaile Bailey, sister, Mary Alice Bailey King (Richard Lee King, deceased),...

John Billy Webb

John Billy Webb

Apr 24, 2026

John Billy Webb, 86, of Valdosta died Friday, April 24, 2026, at his residence.

He was born April 20, 1940, in Cook County to the late Mayo Webb and the late Lessie Earlene Cain Webb. He was a contractor by trade and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Mary Lou Paulk...

David Connell

David Connell

Apr 19, 2026

David Clayton Connell, 63, of Nashville, GA died Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at SGMC Berrien Campus.

He was born February 13, 1963, in Aurora, Co to Buford and Charlotte Potts Connell but was raised by Buford and JoAnne Connell. He was a Supervisor at Chapparal Boats for over 35 years. His first love was his family and...

Derek Pilcher

Derek Pilcher

Apr 18, 2026

Derek Andrew Pilcher, 42, of Adel, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence.

He was born October 3, 1983, in Valdosta, GA to the late Terry Derrell Pilcher and the late Teresa Fountain Pilcher. He was a salesman with Lasseter Motors in Valdosta. He loved his family, working, fishing and the Georgia Bulldogs.

He...

Wayman Giddens

Wayman Giddens

Apr 17, 2026

Wayman Lamar Giddens, 63, of West Berrien, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.

He was born December 14, 1962, in Tifton, Ga to the late Julian Lamar Giddens and the late Jacquline Lisenby Giddens. He was a carpenter with Giddens Construction, worked at Freedom Trailer in Willacoochee and was a member of Pleasant Hill...

Sharon Harris

Sharon Harris

Apr 16, 2026

Sharon Lee Harris, 77, of Nashville, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the residence of her daughter.

She was born November 10, 1948, in Berwyn, IL, to the late Harry Weaver and the late Wilhelmenia 'Wilma" Burton Weaver. She loved her family, dogs, furbabies and enjoyed crochet. She also loved working with her flowers, Betty Bop and...

Evelyn Baldree

Evelyn Baldree

Apr 16, 2026

Evelyn Baldree, 78, of Nashville, died Thursday April 16, 2026, at her residence.

She was born September 8, 1947, in Berrien County to the late Red Rutherford and the late Annie Irene Jones Rutherford. She was a homemaker, retired medical administrator with the Neurology and Spine Center in Valdosta and attended Flat Creek Church. She was the...

Rita Gandy

Rita Gandy

Apr 15, 2026

Rita Gandy, 71, of Ray City, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her residence.

She was born December 18, 1954, in Cook County to the late Felton Lamar Rentz and the late Helen Dunlap Rentz. She was a homemaker and a cashier with J.H. Harvey Company in Nashville for many years. She was of the Baptist faith...

Joseph Suggs

Joseph Suggs

Apr 10, 2026

Joseph Jerome Suggs, 50, of Omega died Friday April 10, 2026, at Harborview Healthcare in Tifton.

He was born March 23, 1976, in Tifton, Ga to the late Dewey Lee Suggs and the late Shirley Jean Alexander Suggs.

He is survived by 4 sisters: Kay (Debra) Thompson of Augusta, Lisa (Anthony) Malstrom of Elijay, Stephanie...

Randall Pittman

Randall Pittman

Apr 8, 2026

Randall Hilton Pittman, 79, of Nashville, died Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.

He was born February 27, 1947, in Cook County to the late Willie David Pittman and the late Merle Alice Walker Pittman. He was a retired electrician with civil service at Moody Air Force Base. He was in the...

Roy Futch

Roy Futch

Apr 8, 2026

Roy Estil Futch Sr., 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on April 8, 2026.

He was born on April 27, 1943, in Willacoochee, Georgia, to Henry T. "Dumps" Futch and Louise Bradford Futch. He grew up in Nashville, Georgia, and spent the rest of his life in Jacksonville, Florida.

Roy was preceded in death by...

Ronnie Joiner

Ronnie Joiner

Apr 2, 2026

Ronnie Winford Joiner, 72, of Nashville died on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Langdale Hospice House after a brief illness.

He was born September 21, 1953, in Adel, Ga. to the late Harvie Joiner and the late Louise Harper Joiner. His life's work revolved around custom built cabinets. He was the owner of Joiner's Cabinet Shop...

Bobby Padgett

Bobby Padgett

Mar 29, 2026

Robert Emerson "Bobby" Padgett, 85, of Alapaha, died on Sunday, 29, March 2026, at his residence

He was born August 1, 1940, in Mill Spring, NC to the late Harry and Elma Padgett. He attended Mill Spring Elementary and High School.  He enlisted in the Army after high school and served two tours of duty in South...

Reba Gibson

Reba Gibson

Mar 24, 2026

Reba Sue Gibson, 93, of Nashville, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her residence.

She was born August 19, 1932, in Lindsey, OK to the late Joseph Herschel Huddleston and the late Amy Era Lokey Huddleston. She was a homemaker, the widow of John Willie Gibson who died in 2000 and was also preceded in death by...

Peggy Kent

Peggy Kent

Mar 20, 2026

Peggy Kent, 85, of Adel, died Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence.

She was born November 24, 1940, in Berrien County to the late Sly James Faulkner and the late Ethel Rowan Faulkner. She was a retired principal with the Berrien County Board of Education after 33 years of service and was a member of the...

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