Glennville, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas
Charles Joshua Brannen
Nov 2, 2025
Charles J. Brannen, 96, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Savannah Hospice. He was born and raised in Glennville, GA, on Dry Fork Rd, to Stephen “Olney” and Stella Brannen.
Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, processing troops. After his service, he returned to Savannah and graduated from Armstrong College with a degree...
Larry Hugh Hardenbrook
Oct 26, 2025
Larry Hugh Hardenbrook, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2025, at Camellia Health & Rehab in Claxton, Georgia at the age of 73. He was born on October 31, 1951, to John Raymond and Rosalee Moody Hardenbrook and lived in Glennville all of his life.
Larry was a dedicated individual who spent his career contributing to various fields, including his time...
Gloria Padgett Major
Oct 24, 2025
Gloria Padgett Major, 72, passed away on October 24, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, Georgia. She was a remarkable individual whose presence illuminated the lives of those around her.
She was born on February 20, 1953, in Reidsville, Georgia, to Doy and Alma Martin Padgett.
Gloria was known for her outspoken and vibrant personality, which endeared her to friends...
Maritza Rosales
Oct 23, 2025
Maritza Rosales, a beloved homemaker, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Hospice Savannah. Born on November 28, 1957, in Lakeland, Florida, she brought joy and warmth to the lives of all who knew her.
Maritza was a true people pleaser, dedicating herself to the happiness of her family and friends. Her nurturing spirit was evident through her hobbies and...
Jerry Charles Proctor
Oct 16, 2025
Jerry Charles Proctor, affectionately known as “Bubba,” was born on May 24, 1970, in Claxton, Georgia to Jerry and Virginia Cowart Proctor. He was healed and met his Savior on October 16, 2025, at his residence. His life, although marked by challenges, was a testament to resilience, love, and the unyielding bond of family.
Bubba was a lifelong resident of Glennville...
Gregory Shaun Kicklighter
Oct 14, 2025
Gregory Shaun Kicklighter, affectionately known as Shaun, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida after a short illness, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and laughter that touched all who knew him.
A resident of Black Hammock Island, Florida, Shaun was born on August 11, 1980, in Savannah, Georgia.
Shaun was a dedicated professional, having built...
Deborah Williams Hudak
Oct 5, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Williams Hudak, 76, of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at her residence under the care of Hearth Hospice on October 5, 2025. Born on December 16, 1948, in San Diego, California, to Irin and Lucy Lynette Williams, Debbie was a resident of Cobbtown until moving to Savannah in the 1980s.
Debbie married Joseph D. Hudak on November 21, 1980....
Adair Branch
Oct 3, 2025
Adair Branch, a beloved farmer, father and grandfather, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the Optim Medical Center in Reidsville, Georgia, at the age of 83. Born on October 19, 1941, in Mendes, Georgia, to John Luther and Birdie Purcell Branch, Adair lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to family, and deep faith.
Adair served his country honorably...
Jessica Elaine Moody
Sep 21, 2025
Jessica Elaine Moody, 34, of Glennville Georgia passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 25, 1991, to Tommy Moody and Melissa Cranford.
She was a devoted mother to her two children, William Moody and Jalei Moody, who were the light of her life. She is also survived by her mother, Melissa Cranford, maternal grandmother, Martha Cranford,...
James Anthony Anderson
Sep 17, 2025
James Anthony Anderson, 56, passed away on September 17, 2025, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1969 in Savannah, Georgia, to Norman and Eunice Harrelson Anderson and lived there most of his life.
He was a dedicated HVAC Technician who took great pride in his work, ensuring that countless homes and businesses were comfortable throughout the...
Shirley Johnson Porter Driggers
Sep 9, 2025
Shirley Johnson Porter Driggers, passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 83 surrounded by her family and under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. Born on August 22, 1942, in Ludowici, Georgia, to Harry Lee and Dollie Kate Purcell Johnson, Shirley’s life was a tapestry woven from the threads of love, family, and resilience.
Best known for...
Lloyd Laverne Jones
Sep 7, 2025
Lloyd Jones, a man of unwavering faith and boundless love, entered into the presence of the Lord at the age of 78, on September 7th, 2025. He was a devoted husband to his beautiful wife of 48 years, Corene, and a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all.
Lloyd's life was a testament to his deep trust in God, which...
Earnest B. Cowart
Sep 3, 2025
Earnest B. "E.B." Cowart, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia, Georgia. E.B. was born on October 15, 1939, in Reidsville, Georgia to Earnest and Jennie Rogers Cowart and was a graduate of Reidsville High School.
After graduating from high school, where he excelled in both football and track, E.B. embarked...
Debbie Ray Brannen
Sep 1, 2025
Debbie Ray Brannen, 63, passed away at her residence on September 1, 2025.
Born on December 26, 1961, to Walter Doyle and Jeanette Stanfield Ray, Debbie was a proud graduate of the Glennville High School Class of 1979. Her dedication to her work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) reflected her compassionate nature and commitment to caring for others.
In addition to...
Tracy Dale Sands
Aug 30, 2025
Tracy Dale Sands, a beloved member of his community, left this world on August 30, 2025, at the age of 54. Tracy’s journey through life was distinguished by a steadfast dedication to public service and an unwavering commitment to those he cared for.
Tracy was born in Savannah, Georgia, on May 20, 1971, to Aubrey and Sybil McLeod Sands and lived...
Marklyn Ann Durrence
Aug 29, 2025
Marklyn Ann Durrence, 88, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at Community Hospice in Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. The Tattnall County native lived in Mendes for many years, before moving with family to Jacksonville over 65 years ago. Marklyn was born August 30, 1936, to Marcus Lee and Mary Ann Ruth Purvis Durrence and was a 1954 graduate of...
Cecil Kline Tootle
Aug 18, 2025
Cecil Kline Tootle was born January 17, 1947 to Cecil and Syble Durrence Tootle and was a 1965 graduate of Reidsville High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1969.
With steady hands, a faithful heart, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved, Kline Tootle lived a life defined by integrity and kindness. A true...
Kathleen Miller Sapp
Aug 11, 2025
Kathleen Miller Sapp, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, Georgia at the remarkable age of 94. She was born on August 27, 1930, in Evansville, Indiana to Arthur and Irene Gantner Miller. She was a loving mother and grandmother whose cherished presence will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Harris Dale Kicklighter
Jul 26, 2025
Harris Dale Kicklighter, a cherished member of the Glennville community, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia, Georgia. He was born on October 19, 1948, in Reidsville, Georgia to Harris and Nancy Hatten Kicklighter. Growing up, he spent formative summers laboring on his father's farm and working with the Big Green Giant, an...
Charles Hillis Purcell
Jul 25, 2025
Charles Hillis Purcell, affectionately known as Hillis, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center, at the age of 80. He was born on June 14, 1945, in Glennville, Georgia to Charles Laban and Thelma Driggers Purcell.
A proud graduate of Glennville High School, Hillis dedicated a significant portion of his life to the CSX...
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