Glennville, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas
Benjamin Franklin Dowdy
Jun 11, 2024
Benjamin 'Ben' Franklin Dowdy III, age 69, passed away Tuesday June 11, 2024, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. He was born in Glennville on June 23, 1954, and lived most of his life in the Gooseneck Community. Ben was a welder that many a farmer or logger was glad to see on site to repair their equipment and...
Josephine Howser
Jun 9, 2024
Josephine Bacon Howser, 83, left her earthly home Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by her
loving family in the Donald community where she had lived for over 50 years. She was born at
home in the Jack Baggs house on Herman Parker farm located on Jones Creek Loop in Long
County, Georgia, on Wednesday, February 12, 1941, to Archie and Bessie O’Donnell Bacon....
Nelwanda Purcell
Jun 8, 2024
Nelwanda Dasher Purcell, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at NorthSpring Senior Living in Claxton, Georgia.
Nelwanda was born on February 6, 1930, to Grady and Zona Dasher of Glennville, Georgia. The Tattnall County native had lived in Glennville all of her life. She was a 1947 graduate of Glennville High School....
John Lethridge Waters
May 27, 2024
John Lethridge Waters, 92, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center after a short illness. Born on September 16, 1931, to Homer and Viola McGlashan Waters, Lethridge led a remarkable life filled with purpose and love.After years of service, he retired from Georgia State Prison as a correctional officer. Lethridge found joy in the simple things...
Carolyn Kirkland Kight
May 15, 2024
Carolyn Sands Kirkland Kight, 86, passed away on May 15, 2024, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born on September 19, 1937, in Glennville, Georgia to Harry Sands, Sr and Lenora "Doll" Parker Sands and lived here all of her life.Known for her compassionate nature and unwavering dedication to helping others, Carolyn touched the...
Evelyn Cornelia Sikes
May 11, 2024
Evelyn Cornelia “Connie” Sikes, 67, passed away on May 11, 2024 at Hospice of South Georgia in Jesup, Georgia after an extended illness. Born on November 3, 1956, in Statesboro, Georgia to Aubrey and Kaythrn Persons Sikes, Connie lived here most of her life.Connie was a graduate from Oglethorpe Christian Academy in 1975, and was a nurses aid at Tattnall...
Christopher William Knight
May 11, 2024
Christopher William Knight, 53, passed away at his home in Boone, NC on May 11, 2024 after a short illness. Chris was born in Savannah, GA on May 3, 1971, to Billy and Linda Ray Knight, and was raised in Glennville, GA. He was a 1989 graduate of Glennville High School and completed the cosmetology program at Billy Wilson University...
Kenneth Alex Waters
May 10, 2024
Kenneth A. Waters, 69, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born the 27th of June 1954 in Reidsville, Georgia to the late Russell Waters and the late Joyce Weitman Dasher. Mr. Waters graduated from Glennville High School in 1972 and went on to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. After college he returned to Tattnall County and eventually began...
Kenneth Scott Piper
May 4, 2024
Kenneth Scott Piper, 37, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Calhoun County, Georgia. He is survived by: Mother & Step-Father, Donna and Marco Terrell of Florida; Father, Brian Lee of Glennville, Georgia; Maternal Grandmother, Faye Piper; Siblings, Christina Piper, Raymond Piper; Niece, Dakia Collins; Several aunt, uncles, and cousins also survive.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Care and Services are entrusted to Brannen...
William Richard Blanton
Apr 26, 2024
William Richard Blanton, 82, passed away peacefully under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice on April 26, 2024.Richard was born September 18, 1941 to David Jasper Blanton and Eva Mae Stanfield Blanton and lived in Glennville all of his life. In 1961, he met and married the love of his life, Mary Ann Mixon. They spend 63 wonderful years together.Richard...
Winfred Sean Davis
Apr 18, 2024
Winfred Sean Davis, known affectionately as Sean, age 56 passed away, April 18, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Sean was born on July 17, 1967, in Jacksonville, Florida to Winfred William and Rhonda Kay Blevins Davis and grew up there.His life was one marked by an unwavering commitment to service and a deep sense of humor that touched...
Carolyn Rogers Sands
Apr 15, 2024
Carolyn Rogers Sands, 93, peacefully passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Coastal Manor Nursing Home. She was born on April 1, 1931, in her beloved hometown of Glennville, Georgia.Throughout her life, Carolyn wore many professional hats with grace and dedication. She worked diligently at Glenvue Nursing Home, offering comfort and care to the residents. Her nurturing spirit extended to other...
Mary Ann Blanton
Apr 12, 2024
Mary Ann Mixon Blanton, 88, passed away peacefully at her residence Friday, April 12, 2024, under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 16, 1936, in Toombs County to Lester and Martha Mixon. After graduating from Lyons High School in 1954, she met and married the love of her life, Richard Blanton,...
Betty Merle Hall
Apr 9, 2024
Betty Merle (Law) Hall, 87, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Candler Hospital in Savannah. She was born on July 25,1936, in Colquitt County, Georgia to General and Emma Farmer Law and was a 1954 graduate of Moultrie High School.Betty was a military wife traveling numerous places all over the United States before settling in Glennville around 1975. She...
James Fulton Lee
Apr 8, 2024
James Fulton Lee, known as Bob, passed away on April 8, 2024. Born on April 26, 1957, in Claxton, GA, he was the son of late Robert and Jackie Lee. In 1975, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Lee. They lived happily at their home in Baxley, GA. The same place you’d often hear him refer to as “God’s...
James Calvin Teague
Apr 6, 2024
James Calvin Teague, 79, passed away on April 6, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center. He was born on June 17, 1944, in Pendleton, South Carolina to James Edward and Gladys Taylor Teigue.Calvin led a remarkable life filled with dedication and service. He graduated from Cramerton High School and went on to honorably serve his country in the United States...
Toby Scott Wilson
Apr 3, 2024
Toby Scott Wilson, 48, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024. He has been a Glennville resident all of his life where he was born on April 24, 1975 to Randy and Debra Wilson. He was a member of Watermelon Creek Baptist church and currently attended Mendes Baptist Church. Toby was a 1993 graduate of Glennville High School where he enjoyed...
Betty Jean Addis
Apr 1, 2024
Betty Jean Waters Addis, 94, passed away, Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Griffin House in Claxton, Georgia surrounded by her family. She was born July 23, 1929, in the Gooseneck Community to Charlie Elijah and Emma Waters, in the same home where she lived her entire life until she was unable to live by herself. Betty was known throughout...
Jeanan Floyd Lewis
Mar 28, 2024
Jeanan Floyd Lewis,77, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home under the care of Hospice of South Georgia. She was born January 27, 1947, in Paris Island, South Carolina to O.C. and Ruth Boyette Floyd. Jeanan was a 1965 graduate of Glennville High School.Jeanan was a hairdresser owning and operating her own salon, House of Beauty. After 25...
Carroll Dale Gilbert
Mar 27, 2024
Carolyn Dale "Carroll Dale” Gilbert (Smith), 76, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Dale was born January 21, 1948, to Mullis Clifford and Evie Lee (Underwood) Smith. Dale was born in Vidalia GA and grew up in Glennville. She has lived in Savannah, GA, Northfield, OH, Macedonia, OH, Rincon, GA and Columbus, OH. Dale had various jobs throughout her life,...
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