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Obituaries for Reidsville, Glennville, Tattnall County, GA & Surrounding Areas

Eudine (Kennedy)  McCall Winge

Eudine (Kennedy) McCall Winge

Mar 13, 2014

Reidsville, Eudine Kennedy McCall Winge, age 96 passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Community Hospice House in Vidalia, GA surrounded by her family. The Tattnall County native had lived in Reidsville most of her life.  She graduated from the Georgia Teacher’s College, and worked for a few years with the Tattnall County Board of Education. She was the owner...

Rabun D. Phillips

Rabun D. Phillips

Mar 13, 2014

Reidsville, Mr. Rabun D. Phillips, age 71 passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the Meadows Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He graduated from Reidsville High School in 1961.  He joined the Army National Guard in high school and served with that organization for three years.  He joined the United States Air Force in 1963 and spent three...

Theodocia (Kicklighter)  Padgett

Theodocia (Kicklighter) Padgett

Mar 8, 2014

Glennville Theodocia Kicklighter Padgett passed away at her son’s home in Garden City, Georgia on March 8, 2014, surrounded by family.  She was 94 years old.  Docia was born in Glennville on November 11, 1919 to Ross and Guydell Kicklighter.  She was the fifth of 12 children.  She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

Darrell Simmons

Darrell Simmons

Feb 22, 2014

Alma Mr. Darrell Simmons, age 76 passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at his residence. The Bacon County native had lived in Alma for most of his life. He was a US Navy veteran and retired from the construction industry. In his spare time, he loved to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Simmons and Mattie...

Benjamin Columbus Tillman

Benjamin Columbus Tillman

Feb 20, 2014

GLENNVILLE, Mr. Ben Tillman age 95 passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at his residence surrounded by family and under the care of Spanish Oaks Hospice.  The Tattnall County native had lived in Glennville all of his life.  He had received his Bachelors of Science Degree from Georgia Teachers College, now known as Georgia Southern University.  He had taught school...

Aubrey Durrence

Aubrey Durrence

Feb 16, 2014

Reidsville, Aubrey S. Durrence, age 71 passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah. The Tattnall County native had lived in Reidsville all of his life.  He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation after thirty four years of service.  Aubrey was an avid gardener, that loved spending time with his grandchildren and fishing.  He was...

Robert Blue

Robert Blue

Feb 15, 2014

HINESVILLE 1SG Robert Blue (Ret) Quietly and peacefully, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom gently closed the eyes of our loved one and entered him into eternal life on Friday, February 15, 2014, after a short illness.  He was the son of the late Deacon John and Deaconess Lennie Blue, was born in Dillon, South Carolina. 1SG Robert Blue (Ret)...

Billy Brazell Wood

Billy Brazell Wood

Feb 6, 2014

CLAXTON Billy Brazell Wood, age 56 passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Living Care Hospice after a long illness. He was a native of Claxton and lived there most of his life. He was a member of Pigot Branch Baptist Church. Billy was a talented carpenter who loved...

Larry George Carlton

Larry George Carlton

Feb 5, 2014

Claxton, Master Sergeant Larry George Carlton (US Army Ret.)  was born on February 13, 1946 in Mt. Dora, Florida. He left in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rodie Lee Sikes Carlton and a brother, Jimmy Carlton.  He is survived...

Micah Smiley

Micah Smiley

Feb 1, 2014

Glennville Micah Smiley, age 7, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Children’s at Scottish Rite in Atlanta.  Micah was a lifelong resident of Glennville where he attended Oak Grove Baptist Church and was a first grade student at Reidsville Elementary School.  A true little boy, he enjoyed riding his four-wheeler, playing with his remote controlled toys and especially his...

Carol (Harper)  Lindsay

Carol (Harper) Lindsay

Jan 29, 2014

Reidsville, Carol Harper Lindsay, 69, of Reidsville, died January 29, 2014, at Community Hospice, in Vidalia, after a long illness. Carol was born December 7, 1944, in the doctor’s car, parked in front of the Claxton Bakery. She was the youngest of 11 children, and was always known as the “baby” of the family. She was preceded in death by...

Christine Constance (Faircloth)  White

Christine Constance (Faircloth) White

Jan 26, 2014

GLENNVILLE Christine White, age 84 passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Glenvue Health & Rehabilitation. She was a native of  Darien, lived most of her life in Shellman Bluff  before moving to Glennville in 2012. Mrs. Christine was a member and attended Shellman Bluff  Baptist Church. In her spare time, she loved attending church, needlepointing and spending time with...

Ronnie Ray Sherrell

Ronnie Ray Sherrell

Jan 17, 2014

Gray December 30, 1953 - January 17, 2014 Ronnie Rae Sherrell, age 60, entered eternal rest on January 17, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Pine Point Hospice after an extended illness. The Monticello, Ga. native was a professional painting contractor for much of his career. Ronnie was a devoted loving husband, father, and...

Dorothy  L Bowen

Dorothy L Bowen

Jan 16, 2014

Collins, Mrs. Dorothy L. Bowen, age 72 of Collins passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at her residence after an extended illness. The Weaverville, California native had lived in Collins for many years. Mrs. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the retired owner of Complete Income Tax service in Lyons, and a member of Pine Grove...

Raymond Wayne Morgan

Raymond Wayne Morgan

Jan 11, 2014

Glennville Raymond Wayne Morgan, age 83 passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at his residence in Glennville. He was born January 25, 1930 in Bristow, Oklahoma. He was living in Poulsbo, Washington when he signed up to serve with the US Navy and retired after 20 years of service. He served on ships as an engineman and landing craft operator...

Martha (Woods)  Whatley

Martha (Woods) Whatley

Jan 7, 2014

REIDSVILLE Martha Woods Whatley, age 77, passed away Tuesday, January 07, 2014 at  Community Hospice in Vidalia, GA. She was predeceased by her daughter, Erin Kate Whatley-Hales. Martha was born in Collins, GA and subsequently lived in Atlanta, GA, Carbondale, IL, Monterey, CA, New York, NY, Ponce, Puerto Rico, Miami, FL, and New Bern, NC. Prior to her retirement, Martha...

Steven A. Montiel, Jr.

Steven A. Montiel, Jr.

Jan 6, 2014

CLAXTON Steven A. Montiel, Jr. age 63 passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Candler Hospital in Savannah. He was born September 9, 1950 in Parris Island, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Steven A.Montiel, Sr; mother, Julia Kingrey Morris. He is survived by his brother, Roy K. Montiel of Baxter Springs, Kansas; also survived by...

Betty J Kennedy

Betty J Kennedy

Jan 1, 2014

Claxton, Mrs. Betty J. Kennedy, age 59, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her family and under the care of Gentiva Hospice after an extended illness. Betty was a native of Columbus, and had lived in Evans County for the past 29 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking for...

Gwendolyn (Kicklighter)  Kennedy

Gwendolyn (Kicklighter) Kennedy

Dec 31, 2013

Tattnall County, Gwendolyn Kicklighter Kennedy, age 86, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2013 at Evans Memorial Hospital under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice.  She was born at the family home in Glennville, Georgia on March 16, 1927. While attending Glennville High School, Gwen was on the high school basketball team.  She was an outstanding player and would later go...

Debbie Wilson

Debbie Wilson

Dec 30, 2013

Reidsville, Deborah “Debbie” Wilson age 56 passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at Meadows Regional Medical Center.  The Tattnall County native had lived in Reidsville most of her life.  She had worked many years in food service with the last five years working at the Huddle House in Vidalia.  Debbie loved to spend time with her grandchildren.  She attended Friendship...