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

George Petrella

George Petrella

Aug 20, 2013

Glennville,

George Petrella, age 39, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2013 in Tallahassee, FL.  The Miami, FL native had lived in Glennville most of his life.  He worked in the construction field and at the Claxton Cold Storage.  He attended the Glennville First United Pentecostal Church.

He is survived by his...

Wayne Emerson Hand

Wayne Emerson Hand

Aug 17, 2013

Statesboro Wayne Emerson Hand Musician Wayne Hand, age 54, died at Ogeechee Area Hospice on Saturday, August 17, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born October 21, 1958, in Statesboro, GA to Clara Hand and the late Quinton Hand. Wayne was a member of Gracewood Baptist Church. He had a great love for nature and animals. He enjoyed the...

Misael olmos Huerta

Misael olmos Huerta

Aug 17, 2013

CLAXTON Misael Olmos Huerta, age 64 passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Memorial Health University Medical Center, in Savannah. He was a native of Mexico, moving to Claxton 6 years ago. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church. Misael was employed at Claxton Poultry for the past 6 years and loved to work...

Titus E. White

Titus E. White

Aug 16, 2013

Savannah,

Mr. Titus E. White , age 93, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013, at Savannah Specialty Nursing Home of Savannah.  The Bulloch County native had lived most of his life in Savannah.  He worked for Wagner and Son Construction Company, C.F. Tyler Construction Company, and Artley and Son Construction.  He...

Sarah  (Thompson)  Greer

Sarah (Thompson) Greer

Aug 13, 2013

Collins,

Mrs. Sarah Thompson Greer age 79 of Collins, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2013 at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Greer was a native of Florida having lived in Hilliard for many years before moving to Collins 17 years ago. She spent many years taking care of family members and loved to...

James  Carlton  Smith

James Carlton Smith

Aug 12, 2013

Reidsville,

Mr. James Carlton Smith, age 57 passed away early Monday morning, August 12, 2013 at Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville after an extended illness. The Luzerene, Pennsylvania native had lived in Swainsboro for fifteen years where he was the owner and operator of PJ’S Flea Market. Mr. Smith attended the Norristown Revival Center.

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Earl Lynn

Earl Lynn

Aug 10, 2013

Glennville, GA

Mr. Earl Lynn, age 86, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Glenvue Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family.  The Tattnall county native had lived in Glennville all of his life.  A retired carpenter, Mr. Lynn especially enjoyed fishing, tending to his pigs and his garden.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. ...

Bobby Winston Jarriel

Bobby Winston Jarriel

Aug 6, 2013

Collins

Bobby Winston Jarriel passed away on August 6, 2013, after a short illness.  He was a native of Tattnall County being born to Winston and Julia P. Jarriel of Collins in 1931.  Bobby graduated from Glen Academy in Brunswick, Georgia in 1946.  After high school he accepted a college football scholarship at...

Ann McMillon

Ann McMillon

Aug 5, 2013

Ann Corean Bowen McMillon, 92, of Elgin, passed away, Monday, August 5, 2013. Born November 7, 1920, in Baxley, GA, she was a daughter of the late James Simon Bowen and Lady Jane Wilhite Bowen. A longtime member of Pontiac First Baptist Church, Ann had a great love for serving others, and she remained active for many years giving...

Dana Kay (Miles)  Garrison

Dana Kay (Miles) Garrison

Aug 3, 2013

Reidsville Dana Kay Miles Garrison, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends at Community Hospice in Vidalia on August 3, 2013.  A native of Reidsville, she spent much of her adult life in Toombs County but returned to live in Reidsville after retirement to be near her beloved mother. She was a member of Rome Primitive Baptist...

David Donise Tootle

David Donise Tootle

Aug 3, 2013

Glennville,

David Donise Tootle, 63, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Carl Vincent VA Medical Center in Dublin. The Glennville native was reared in Miami, moving back to Glennville in 1977. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving as a Medic in the US Air Force and was a member of the Disabled Veterans of...

Sandra  Oleta  (Durrence)  Todd

Sandra Oleta (Durrence) Todd

Aug 2, 2013

Sandra Oleta Todd, 69, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.   Sandra was a caring and compassionate  person, always willing to help  anyone. She had a  heart of gold. Sandra was a member of  Lyons First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Oleta Durrence and a...

Dorothy Ann (Randall)  Smith

Dorothy Ann (Randall) Smith

Jul 29, 2013

REIDSVILLE

Dorothy Ann Smith, age 44 passed away Monday, July 29, 2013 at her residence. Dorothy lived in Tampa, Fl. most of her life, moving to Reidsville two years ago. She attended and was a member of Reidsville Church of God.  In her spare time, she enjoyed shopping, watching drama programs...

James  Kermit  DeLoach

James Kermit DeLoach

Jul 26, 2013

Claxton,

Mr. James Kermit DeLoach age 79 passed away early Friday morning  July 26, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family and under the care of Living Care Hospice  . The Evans County native lived in Claxton most of his life.  Mr.DeLoach  retired from...

Daryl Wayne Gunter

Daryl Wayne Gunter

Jul 24, 2013

GLENNVILLE

SFC Wayne Gunter, age 67 of Glennville passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 after a long illness. Wayne was a 23 year retired Army Veteran serving 2 tours in Vietnam and  then retiring as an over-the-road truck driver and heavy equipment operator. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Wayne loved to hunt, fish and...

Eva Lee (Eason)  Todd

Eva Lee (Eason) Todd

Jul 24, 2013

Reidsville GA

Mrs. Eva L. Todd, daughter of  Will and Lizzy Jane Eason, passed away Wednesday July 24, 2013 at her residence at the age of 89.  On October 8, 1938, at the age of 14 she married Talmadge Todd and they remained married until his death in 2008.  The Collins native...

Harriet Wynell (Cox)  DeLoach

Harriet Wynell (Cox) DeLoach

Jul 20, 2013

Glennville,

Mrs. Harriet Wynell Cox DeLoach, age 71 passed away Saturday July 20, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Savannah.    The Woodbine native had lived in Glennville most of her life.  She was a retired nurse working many years at the Glenvue Nursing Home and was a member of the Little Rock Baptist Church.  Mrs. Harriet loved...

Gladys (Jarriel)  Blackburn

Gladys (Jarriel) Blackburn

Jul 17, 2013

Reidsville,

Mrs. Gladys J. Blackburn age 76 passed away Wednesday July 17, 2013 at the Tattnall Health Care with her son, Scott by her side.  The Lyons native had lived in Reidsville most of her life.  She was a Restaurant Manager for several local establishments including the Burger Box. ...

James R.  McNair

James R. McNair

Jul 13, 2013

Collins,

Mr. James R. McNair age 72 passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro.  The Candler County native had lived in Tattnall County most of his life.  He retired from the FAA as a Radar Specialist.  He enjoyed playing billiards and working on televisions...

Robert Nathaniel Beasley

Robert Nathaniel Beasley

Jul 8, 2013

Millen,

Mr. Robert Nathaniel “Nat” Beasley age 94 passed away Monday July 8, 2013 at his home.  The Tattnall County native was reared in Reidsville living in Tampa for five years moving to Millen in 1956.  Mr. Beasley was a World War II US Army Veteran and a retired...