Glennville, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas
Melvin Leonard Fort, Sr.
Nov 8, 2023
Melvin Leonard Fort, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Care in Statesboro. He was born in Baxley on August 16, 1939, to Mildred Collins Fort and Sius Leonard Fort. Melvin graduated from Glennville High School in 1957. He graduated with an electronics diploma from South Georgia Technical College in Americus. On November...
Lillian Joseph Tootle
Nov 7, 2023
Lillian J. Tootle, 90, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 7, 2023, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. She was born on January 11, 1933, in Reidsville, Georgia and lived in this area all of her life. Lillian Tootle was a remarkable woman who wore many hats throughout her life. She was a farmer's wife and dedicated...
Terry Duvon Waters
Nov 3, 2023
Terrance Duvon Waters “Terry”, a man of many interests, talents, ideas, and successes passed away November 3, 2023, in Cairns, Australia. Living life to its fullest each day, he was exploring the beauty of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef just before his unexpected death.
Terry was born May 15, 1941, the eldest of seven siblings, to the late...
Robert David Dubberly
Nov 3, 2023
Robert David Dubberly, 65, passed away on November 3, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1958, in Vidalia, Georgia to Robert and Joan Swindell Dubberly and lived here all of his life.David's journey through life was marked by his remarkable accomplishments and diverse experiences. He graduated from Glennville High School in the Class of 1976 and went on to...
Ronnie Eugene Shoemaker
Oct 26, 2023
Ronnie Eugene Shoemaker, 61, passed away on October 26, 2023, at his residence in Effingham County. He was born in Glennville, Georgia, to Carl Eugene and Carolyn Weathers Shoemaker on October 29, 1961 and was a 1979 graduate of Glennville High School.Ronnie was a well-respected professional who dedicated his skills and talents to various companies throughout his career. He spent...
Mary Michelle Stubbs
Oct 19, 2023
Mary Michelle Stubbs, 55, entered her Heavenly home on October 19, 2023, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on June 11, 1968, in Glennville, Georgia to Douglas MacArthur Stubbs and Mary Lois Harper Knight, and she spent her entire life there.Michelle dedicated her career to Ogeechee Technical College, where she worked for an impressive 30 years...
Larry Bruce Branham
Oct 9, 2023
Larry Bruce Branham, age 75, of Glennville, Georgia, entered into his eternal Heavenly rest on October 9, 2023. Larry was born in Springfield, Ohio, on April 5, 1948, to Chester and Eileen Branham. At 17 years of age, Larry left home and family to join the United States Army during the Vietnam War. During his time in Vietnam,...
Shelby Jean Rockmore
Oct 6, 2023
Shelby Jean Banks Rockmore, age 84, born Oct.20, 1938, entered her heavenly home on October 6, 2023, under the care of her daughter, Debbie Allgood, and Northeast Georgia Hospice of Gainesville, GA. She was a native of Auburn, GA and graduated Winder-Barrow High School in 1956. September first of that same year she married the love of her life, Jimmy...
April Swindell
Sep 27, 2023
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see Jesus (Matt 5:8), April Ginger Swindell, 45, fearfully and wonderfully made, entered the gates of Heaven September 27, 2023 to be reunited with her Creator and devoted parents Arnall and Frances Swindell, whom she missed dearly. Born with special needs, April was a blessing to anyone who knew her. She...
Lula Kennedy Kenney
Sep 26, 2023
Lula Deann (Kennedy) Kenney, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Glenvue Health & Rehab. Born in Glennville, Georgia on December 17, 1940, as one of sixteen children to Carl and Eula Mae Bell Kennedy. Lula lived a life filled with hard work and love for her family. Lula was known for her exceptional work ethic. As a machinist,...
Preston Love
Sep 17, 2023
Preston Love, 85, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 17, 202023,23 at his residence under the care of Affinis Hospice. He was born on January 4, 1938, in Lyons, Georgia to his parents, Lester and Ethel Boone Love. Preston honorably served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years and was retired from Civil Service at Ft. Stewart. He was...
Hattie Lourine Altman
Sep 13, 2023
Hattie Lourine Altman, 87, passed away on September 13, 2023at the Community Hospice Inpatient Center in Vidalia, Georgia. She was born on November 3, 1935, in Screven, Georgia to Austos Maxwell and Agnes Roberson Wilson and lived in Reidsville most of her life until moving to Vidalia in 2006 with her daughter. Lourine was a remarkable homemaker known for her simple,...
Gary Lee Young, Sr.
Sep 10, 2023
Gary Lee Young, Sr.,75 passed away peacefully at his residence on September 10, 2023. He was born on January 16, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio to John and Beatrice Cheney Young. Gary proudly served as a Sergeant First Class in the United States Army for 10 years and was a self-employed computer programmer, truck driver, and HAM radio operator.Gary's dedication to...
Robert Eugene Dasher
Sep 9, 2023
Robert Eugene Dasher, 89, passed away on September 9, 2023, at Glenvue Health and Rehab under the care of Bethany Hospice after an extended illness. Eugene was born in Glennville, GA to Dan and Gladys Dasher on April 26, 1934. After graduating high school in Tattnall County, he attended college and began work at C&S bank in Atlanta, GA. ...
Daniel Jay Woodward Beasley
Sep 6, 2023
Daniel Jay Woodward Beasley or more affectionately known as "Dan", 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Claxton, Georgia after a short illness. He was born May 11, 1935 in Augusta, Georgia and lived there all of his life before moving to the Lodge at Bethany in Statesboro, Georgia last year.
Dan served his country in the United...
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
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
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
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
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...
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