Glennville, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas

Gerald Lewandowski
Nov 23, 2010
Glennville Gerald Paul Lewandowski, 77, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. The Brooklyn, New York native had lived in this area for many years. He was retired from the U.S. Army as an E7 Sgt. First Class with 23 years of service and also retired from Georgia Department of Corrections with...

Ethel Metzinger
Nov 22, 2010
Glennville Ethel Berkins Metzinger, 83, died Monday, November 22, 2010 at Bethany Nursing Home. The Pittsburg, Pennsylvania native moved to this area in 1955 and along with her husband, Norman, ran the San Su Motel for 33 years. She was also employed at Glennville Lingerie for many years. Mrs. Metzinger enjoyed music, singing and serving others...

Robert Cook
Nov 22, 2010
Glennville Robert Melvin Cook, 88, passed away at his residence in Glennville on Monday, November 22, 2010. He was born in Baldwyn, Mississippi on March 13, 1922 to John Henderson Cook and Mattie Lou Blasingame Cook. He was a World War II Army Veteran and retired from FMC Corporation in Lakeland, Florida as a welder. He...

James Rich
Nov 21, 2010
BRUNSWICK - Rev. James (Jim) Rich, Sr., (age 84)passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2010, following a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind a 56 year legacy of service to our Lord and Savior as a southern Baptist pastor, a wife he dearly loved, generations of family and many close, loving friends. He was a...

Esteen Zettler
Nov 21, 2010
Esteen Brannen Zettler ,83, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Glenvue Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born in Glennville, the daughter of the late Olney Stephen Brannen and Stella Wells Brannen. She was raised on the family farm on Dry Forks road north of Glennville. Esteen married George Zettler and followed him...

Shelby Dasher
Nov 20, 2010
Glennville, Shelby Wilson Dasher, 71, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 18, 1939 to John Olen and Dorothy Moore Wilson and had lived in Glennville most of her life. She and her husband owned and operated the Santa Maria Restaurant in Glenville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Wanda Holland
Nov 19, 2010
Wanda Swindell Holland, 70 passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 at Coastal Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Reidsville and lived in Long County most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Poplar Head Missionary Baptist Church. She served as the Sunshine Lady for the Church and loved to crochet. She...

Diana Hood
Nov 17, 2010
Richmond Hill/ Diana Lynn Collins Hood of Richmond Hill died Wednesday November 17 after a long struggle with breast cancer. She turned 39 on October 31. Diana was a loving mother, wonderful daughter, sister and was of strong heart and soul, fighting until the end in an effort to beat the progression of the cancer. She...

Robert Kicklighter
Nov 15, 2010
Glennville Robert Edward Kicklighter, 74, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Ogeechee Area Hospice In-Patient Center. The Glennville native had lived in this area all of his life. He was an ordained minister, registered pharmacist, farmer, accomplished pianist, artist, former member of Tattnall County Board of Education and Director of Pharmacy of Liberty Regional Medical Center....

Cynthia Canady
Nov 15, 2010
Cobbtown/Reidsville, Cynthia "Cindi" Morgan Canady, 49, passed away early Monday morning from injuries sustained during a horse riding accident. Cindi was a teacher at Tattnall County High School and loved her horses. She is survived by, Children: Lucas and Torie Canady Father: Thomas Spell (Hazel) Mother: Lois Monroe Sister: Lisa Durr (Bruce) Brother: Louie Spell (Denise)...

Lois Durrence
Nov 15, 2010
Glennville Mary Lois Durrence, 84, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Ogeechee Area Hospice In-Patient Center in Statesboro. The Tattnall County native was the daughter of the late Magdalene Baker Kirkland and the late Oscar Kirkland. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and was loved dearly by her family and friends. She was a member...

Bryce Weitman
Nov 15, 2010
Glennville Bryce Alex Weitman passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 after a short illness. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph (Boodle) and Margie Weitman. Survivors include: Brother:Terry Rishty of Fayetteville, NC Sisters:Roberta Rishty of Atlanta Cheryl Lee of Baxley Cecelia Levesque of Hinesville Many nieces and...

Karla Beecher
Nov 14, 2010
Glennville Karla Dixon Beecher, 46, passed away at home on Sunday, November 14, 2010. She was born in Chatham County and lived in Glennville all of her life. She was employed with Civil Service at Ft. Stewart and was a member of Glennville First Baptist Church. Survivors include: Spouse:Bobby Beecher of Glennville Son:Cliff Kicklighter (Candice) of...
Mabel Kicklighter
Nov 14, 2010
Mabel Lynn Kicklighter, 88, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was born September 1, 1922 and lived in Glennville all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Watermelon Creek Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Kicklighter, Daughter, Joyce Dubberly She is survived...

Kathleen Johnson
Nov 12, 2010
Metter- Katherine (Kitty) Johnson 78 died Friday November 12, 2010 at the Candler County Hospital. The native of Bacon County lived several years in Florida before moving to the Metter area in 1982. Kitty was a member of the Lake Primitive Baptist Church, an avid reader, loved her animals and was know for her sense of...

Larry Bacon
Nov 11, 2010
Glennville Larry D. Bacon, 68, died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Ogeechee Area Hospice In-Patient Center in Statesboro. He was a native of Tattnall County living in Glennville all of his life. He was an Assistant Shop Supervisor with the Georgia National Guard and retired as a Lt. Col. after 36 years of service. He was...

Janie Purcell
Nov 11, 2010
Glennville Janie Ruth Jones Purcell, 84, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at her home after a battle with cancer. Mrs. Purcell was born on August 18, 1926 and was a member of Battle Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Lillen Banks
Nov 10, 2010
Glennville Lillen Griffin Banks, 73, died Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area most of her life. She was retired from Civil Service at Ft. Stewart and a member of the Glennville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, and gardening. Survivors include: Children:Ricky...

Jane Baker
Nov 9, 2010
Stillmore- Jane (Mit) Edenfield Baker went home to the lord Tuesday November 9, 2010. she was a native of Stillmore and a member and supporter of the Stillmore First Methodist Church. Jane is preceded in death by her loving husband David Benjamin Baker. Survivors; Melinda B. (Blanding D.) Roberts Jr., Grandsons Joseph P. Roberts and David...

Billy Mccullough
Nov 7, 2010
Twin City- Billy Ray McCullough 57 died Sunday November 7, at Candler County Hospital after an extended illness. Billy Ray lived several years in Florida and Texas before returning to the Emanuel County area, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cooking and spending time with his family. Survivors; Mother Rebia Lampp McCullough of Twin City, Brothers, Jack...