Obituaries

Glennville, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas

James Earl Swindell

James Earl Swindell

Aug 24, 2023

James Earl Swindell, age 87, of Glennville GA, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, at Cotton Grove Estates, under the care of GHC Hospice. He was born in Tattnall County, Georgia on February 19, 1936, and lived in Long County most of his life.

 

He graduated from Ludowici High school in 1954. Upon graduation, he joined the...

Michael Brandon Sugg

Michael Brandon Sugg

Aug 21, 2023

Michael Brandon Sugg, 39, a kind and selfless individual, passed away on August 21, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones, under the care of Georgia Hospice Care after an extended illness. He was born on October 4, 1983, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Ronald and Mildred Elaine Hutto Sugg and lived in Reidsville most of his life. Throughout...

Michael Eugene Dyches

Michael Eugene Dyches

Aug 20, 2023

 

Michael Eugene Dyches, 66, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1957 in Bamberg, S.C to Woodrow and Betty Jane Cook Dyches and lived in this area for the past 18 years. He was self-employed in the construction industry for many years and loved to be outdoors hunting...

Patricia Driggers Cheek Durrence

Patricia Driggers Cheek Durrence

Aug 18, 2023

Patricia Driggers Cheek Durrence, 86, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia. She was born on February 16, 1937, in Glennville, Georgia to Charles Jackson and Lucille Weitman Driggers. After graduating from Glennville High School, Patricia embarked on a career as she operated the check stand for Augusta National Golf Club for the Master's from...

Vera Poole Godwin

Vera Poole Godwin

Aug 14, 2023

Vera Poole Godwin, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, at Meadows Park in Vidalia, Georgia. She was born on March 3, 1923, in Reidsville, Georgia. Vera was 100 years old at the time of her passing.Vera led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and selflessness. She wore many hats throughout her life and embraced each role with grace...

Rita Durrence Sikes

Rita Durrence Sikes

Aug 9, 2023

Rita Durrence Sikes, 55, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1968 to Merriell Durrence and Elizabeth Anderson Durrence and lived in this area all of her life.  Rita was a 1986 Graduate of Pinewood Christian Academy and obtained her Cosmetology License in 1988.  She enjoyed cooking for her family, working in her...

Lora Darlene Humphrey

Lora Darlene Humphrey

Aug 6, 2023

Lora Darlene Humphrey, 57, passed away Sunday August 6, 2023 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro after an extended illness. She was born December 17, 1965 to Herbert and Myrtice Collins Padgett and lived in this area all of her life. She loved to watch wrestling, color and care for her fur baby's. She loved to listen to Elvis and...

Johnny Franklin Smith

Johnny Franklin Smith

Jul 27, 2023

Johnny F. Smith, 85 passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation under the care of Affinis Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born February 4, 1938 to George and Nancy Lou Deloach Smith and lived in Evans County most of his life. He was a farmer, loved to fish and spending time with his grandchildren....

Pam Durrence Dasher

Pam Durrence Dasher

Jul 24, 2023

 

Glennville,

 

Prominent Glennville farmer, businesswoman, and Vidalia Sweet Onion pioneer Pam Durrence Dasher, aged 79, departed this life on July 24, 2023, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia.

 

The Tattnall County native, known affectionately to family and close friends as “Pom,” was born on October 28, 1943, at the station hospital at Dale...

Sylvia Smith Kennedy

Sylvia Smith Kennedy

Jul 24, 2023

 

Sylvia Smith Kennedy, a lifelong resident of Tattnall County, GA, was born on May 26, 1954 to James Madison (J.M.) Smith, Jr and Rubye Thompson Smith of Hughland Community. She was a childhood member of Shiloh Methodist Church and served her Lord faithfully through gifts of service, both to her community as a career social worker, and to her...

Sarah Lee (Love) Vaughn

Sarah Lee (Love) Vaughn

Jul 18, 2023

Sarah Lee Love Vaughn, 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. Sarah was known for her booming laughter, her infectious smile, her sense of humor, her story-telling abilities, and her love for dancing and music, especially jazz. She had been thriving in her relatively new home at Heartis, a senior living residence in Buckhead, but an...

Shirley Joseph Lynn

Shirley Joseph Lynn

Jul 9, 2023

Shirley Lynn, 85, passed away on July 9, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. She was born on January 17, 1938, in Reidsville, Georgia, to Benjamin Alexander and Emma Crosby Joseph and lived in this area most of her life.Shirley's life revolved around her loved ones. As a homemaker, she poured her heart into creating a warm and welcoming...

Dennis Joseph Roy

Dennis Joseph Roy

Jul 3, 2023

Dennis Joseph Roy, 65, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Glenvue Health & Rehab under the care of Bethany Hospice.

Services will be held at a later date.

Care and Services are entrusted to Brannen Family Funeral Services, Glennville, Georgia. "Our Family Serving Your Family"

James Allen Weitman

James Allen Weitman

Jul 1, 2023

James Allen Weitman, known affectionately as Robert, passed away at Pruitt Health Care in Savannah, Georgia on July 1, 2023 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on October 11, 1949, in Miami, Florida to James and Willie Mae Krause Weitman. Robert lived here most of his life and was a self-employed carpenter.  He had a deep passion...

Burnice Eugene Iddins

Burnice Eugene Iddins

Jul 1, 2023

Burnice Eugene Iddins, 92, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 1, 2023.  He was born on May 18, 1931, in Reidsville, Georgia, to Harvey and Ada Sharpe Iddins. Burnice proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge, Army of Occupation Medal J and the Korean Service medal with one Bronze...

Charles David Morgan, Sr.

Charles David Morgan, Sr.

Jun 25, 2023

Charles D. Morgan, 75, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the Columbus Hospice in Columbus, Georgia.  Born in Savannah, Georgia, on February 16, 1948, Charlie was the beloved son of pipefitter and WWII Navy Veteran Carl Morgan, Jr., and homemaker Willowee Clarice Morgan (Floyd).   He graduated from Groves High School in Savannah in 1966, and went on to...

Samuel Eugene Durrence

Samuel Eugene Durrence

Jun 17, 2023

Samuel Eugene Durrence, 87, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.  Born in Glennville, Georgia on August 18, 1935, Gene was the beloved son of Henry and Frances Marie Burke Durrence and lived on his farm all of his life. He graduated from Glennville High School in 1954, and went on to graduate from Brewton...

Dale Strickland Deal

Dale Strickland Deal

Jun 12, 2023

Dale Strickland Deal, 73, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Dale was born December 24, 1949, to Charlie and Margaret Driggers Strickland and lived here all of her life.Dale was a retired budget analyst from Civil Service at Ft. Stewart after 36 years. She enjoyed fishing but she found greater joy following the...

Janet Lee Kennedy

Janet Lee Kennedy

Jun 10, 2023

Janet Lee Kennedy, 60, passed away on June 10, 2023 at Optim Medical Center in Reidsville, Georgia. She was born in Macon, Georgia on December 2, 1962 to Daniel Washington and Alice West Adams and was a graduate of Washington County High School.  Janet spent much of her adult life serving others while working at Huddle House and as a...

Tommy Harold Dubberly

Tommy Harold Dubberly

Jun 3, 2023

Tommy Harold Dubberly, 59, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Optim Medical Center in Reidsville, Georgia. He was born on July 17, 1963, in Claxton, Georgia to Bobby and Sandra Burkhalter Dubberly. Tommy lived his entire life in Glennville, Georgia where he built a legacy of service to his community.Tommy graduated from Glennville High School in 1981 and...