Obituaries

Glennville, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas

Brett Alvah Kennedy

Brett Alvah Kennedy

Nov 1, 2024

Brett Alvah Kennedy, 72, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 1, 2024, under the care of Community Hospice. 

He was born in Reidsville, Georgia on October 5, 1952, to JC Kennedy Jr. and Dana Williams Kennedy and lived here all of his life. 

He was a well-respected individual who dedicated 28 years of his life to serving as a Ranger...

Zachary Keith Wilson

Zachary Keith Wilson

Oct 27, 2024

Zachary Keith Wilson, 37, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Zach was born on June 14, 1987, in Hunnington, West Virginia to Martin and Kathy Gannon Wilson. Zachary was a devoted father, a cherished friend, and a proud U.S. Army veteran. 

He attended Long County High School, Zach had a wide array of hobbies...

Joseph Wayne Anthony

Joseph Wayne Anthony

Oct 27, 2024

Joseph Wayne Anthony, age 72, stepped over into his heavenly home with Jesus on October 27, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Butler, Georgia, on May 22, 1952, and grew up nearby in Geneva, Georgia. 

He was a master’s degree graduate of Georgia Southern University, and he loved his life’s work in various sales and marketing...

Carolyn Durrence Todd

Carolyn Durrence Todd

Oct 24, 2024

Carolyn Durrence Todd departed earth for her heavenly home on October 24, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1931, in Evans County, to Ivy and Dorothy Bacon Durrence. 

Carolyn was a member of Beards Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She devoted her life to her family. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her greatest joy came...

Jessie Adair Weitman

Jessie Adair Weitman

Oct 19, 2024

Jessie Adair Weitman, Sr., 75, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Oxley Park Health & Rehabilitation Facility in Lyons, Georgia under the care of Affinis Hospice and surrounded by his loving family.

Adair was born in Glennville, Georgia on December 18, 1948 to Jessie Thomas and Jeslyn Moody Weitman and lived here most of his life. He...

Joyce DeLoach Stubbs

Joyce DeLoach Stubbs

Oct 17, 2024

Joyce DeLoach Stubbs, 95, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro, Georgia. 

Born in Tattnall County, Georgia, Joyce was the youngest of six children, born to Ossie and Katie Byrd Swindell DeLoach. Joyce was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family.  After being away, Joyce and her husband retired back to...

Grace Elizabeth Knickerbocker

Grace Elizabeth Knickerbocker

Oct 16, 2024

Grace Elizabeth Knickerbocker, 97, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Vidalia, Georgia under the care of Affins Hospice. 

Grace was born on October 6, 1927, in Endicott, New York. In her early years, she cherished summers spent on her family farm in Ohio, surrounded by horses, cows, and chickens.

Grace, better known as Gracie,...

Elton Reddish

Elton Reddish

Oct 16, 2024

Elton "Junior" Reddish, 81, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at Glenvue Nursing Home under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. 

He was born on June 23, 1943, in Tattnall, Georgia and lived here all of his life. Junior was dedicated 23 years of his professional life working with the City of Glennville before retiring. He enjoyed completing word puzzles,...

Bytha Kicklighter Durrence

Bytha Kicklighter Durrence

Oct 14, 2024

Bytha Kicklighter Durrence, 76, passed away on October 14, 2024, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro, Georgia. She was born on January 10, 1948, in Panacea, Florida. 

Throughout her career, Bytha was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Glenvue Nursing Home, where she provided care and comfort to many during their time of need for many years....

Josephine Dasher Alexander

Josephine Dasher Alexander

Oct 8, 2024

Josephine  "Joie" Dasher Alexander, 84, passed away, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence in Port Orange, Florida.

Business owner, realtor, social worker, teacher, principal, Volusia County member, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother are some of the roles that Joie embraced enthusiastically throughout her life. Born and raised on a farm in Glennville, Georgia, Joie earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from...

Larry Adair

Larry Adair

Oct 7, 2024

Larry Adair passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 77. 

Larry was husband to Lorretta Ennis Adair, who preceded him in death. He was Dad to his daughters and sons-in-law, Carmen & Reese McCorkle of Register, Georgia, Mindy & Andy Yanzetich of Ludowici, Georgia and Becky & Steven Petrea of Hinesville, Georgia. Papa to his grandchildren, Nate Stowers...

Warren Daniel Baxter

Warren Daniel Baxter

Sep 30, 2024

Warren Daniel Baxter, age 76, entered his Heavenly home on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Evans Memorial Hospital after a battle with dementia.

 

Warren was born April 29, 1948, in Tattnall County to Bruce and Betty Brannen Baxter. He was a graduate of Glennville High School and attended Middle Georgia College for 2 years, obtaining his degree from Georgia Southern College...

Bejay Jenkins Dasher

Bejay Jenkins Dasher

Sep 22, 2024

Bejay Jenkins Dasher, born on April 4, 1974, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2024. She touched the lives of many with her vibrant personality and unwavering spirit, leaving behind a legacy that will not be forgotten.

Bejay was a 1992 graduate of Glennville High School. She was employed at Akima at Ft. Stewart, where her colleagues knew her as a...

Nancy Knight Thompson Griffin

Nancy Knight Thompson Griffin

Sep 20, 2024

Nancy Knight Thompson Griffin, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024, at The Journey in Claxton, Georgia. Born on December 1, 1932, in Glennville, Georgia, to Otis and Elizabeth Branham Knight, Nancy was a lifelong resident of Glennville and deeply rooted in her family and faith.

Known for her patient and kind demeanor, Nancy dedicated her life to nurturing...

Ruby Jo Durrence

Ruby Jo Durrence

Sep 14, 2024

Ruby Jo Durrence, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 93 under the care of Community Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 16, 1931, to Jesse Carl and Martha Jo Barber Durrence in Glennville, GA, Ruby Jo spent her life in the community she cherished.

As a devoted homemaker, Ruby Jo's proudest accomplishments were...

Adolph Nelson

Adolph Nelson

Sep 12, 2024

Adolph Nelson, known as "Sarge" to all his friends, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on January 5, 1932, in Pensacola, Florida, to Andrew and Luna Bell Johnson Nelson. He led a long, remarkable life filled with service, dedication, and a love for the great outdoors.

A proud veteran, Adolph dedicated 29 and a...

Gordon Randall Strange

Gordon Randall Strange

Sep 7, 2024

Gordon Randall Strange, affectionately known as Randy, age 79, passed away peacefully at Piedmont Walton Hospital in Monroe Georgia on Saturday, September 7, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Randy was born in Glennville, Georgia, February 13, 1945, to Fuller "Punch" and Minnie Lee Strange. He was a 1963 graduate of Glennville High School and grew up attending the Glennville...

James John Kowalchuk

James John Kowalchuk

Sep 7, 2024

James John Kowalchuk, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Hospice of the Golden Isles. Born on November 18, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, to Dimitry and Barbara Suchi Kowalchuk, Jim began a life marked by dedication to education and service to his community.

Jim was a respected and loved teacher, having earned a Master's...

Johnnie Will Kessner

Johnnie Will Kessner

Aug 31, 2024

Johnnie Will Kessner, 82, passed away on August 31, 2024, at Glenvue Health & Rehab under the care of Community Hospice. She was born on December 21, 1941, in Baxley, Georgia to Joseph Lee and Betty Wilson Eason and lived in this area all of her life.

Johnnie was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her family, creating a warm...

Garland Manning Barrow

Garland Manning Barrow

Aug 27, 2024

Garland Manning Barrow, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 27, 2024 at Oxley Park Health & Rehab in Lyons Georgia. He was born on March 8, 1942, in Claxton Georgia to William Manning and Mamie Lou Pye Barrow and lived there most of his life.

He was a skilled carpenter, self-employed for many years, demonstrating his...