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

Benjamin Collins
Jul 25, 2010
Metter- Benjamin Eli Collins Jr. (Ben) 61 died Sunday July 25, 2010 after an extended illness. The life long resident of Candler County, enjoyed hunting, fishing and was very proud of his children. Survivors; Children, Jakelyn (Justin) Guiff, Morgan Collins, Grandchildren, Cody, Hagen and Eli. Funeral services 11:00 Wednesday in the chapel with burial in the...

Emma Turner
Jul 25, 2010
Metter- Emma Louise Turner 81, died Sunday July 25, 2010 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center after a short illness. The native of Ocilla lived most of her life here after supporting her husband through his Navel career. Mrs. Louise was a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church, Braves fan and loved supporting her grandchildren in...

Clara Thompson
Jul 23, 2010
Funeral services & burial for Mrs. Clara Mae Thompson were held on July 28, 2010 at Baptist cemetery in Kenney, Illinois.

Denise Dasher
Jul 22, 2010
Denise Roberts Dasher, 49, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Doctor's Hospital of Tattnall. The Michigan native had lived in this area most of her life. She was employed at Georgia State Prison in the health care field. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church...
Joe Williams
Jul 16, 2010
Metter- Joe Nell Williams 78 died Friday July 16, 2010. The native of Candler County had lived most of her life in the Aline community and Metter. Mrs. Joe Nell was a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church. Survivors; Sons; Joe Paul (Sue) Williams, Eddie (Lila) Williams, Steve Williams, all of Metter, Daughters, Debbie (Mike) Powell,...

Virginia Collins
Jul 15, 2010
Metter-Virginia Faye Collins 61 died Thursday July 15, 2010. The native and life long resident of Metter was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors; Children, Carla Burke, Angie Cobb, Jeffery Vance, Sister, Margie Fulmer Brothers, Edward Collins, Howard Collins, Otis Collins, Don Collins and Linton Buddy Collins, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services 11:00 AM...
Douglas Pflugar
Jul 13, 2010
Douglas John Pfluger, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010. The New York native had lived in Reidsville for the past year and half. He was retired from the New York Department of Corrections with twenty seven years of service. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was of the Catholic...

Vernon Golden
Jul 11, 2010
Vernon Golden, 78, died Sunday, July 11, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Collins, Georgia native was a former owner/operator of a lawn maintenance business and a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in Vietnam and Korea. Survivors include: Daughters:Deborah (Hugo) Izquierdo & Patricia Cummins of Las Vegas Son:Thomas Golden of Eureka, California Grandchildren:Amber, Ashley & Tommy...

M. Stubbs
Jul 7, 2010
M. Francis Stubbs, 67, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010. He was born in Glennville, GA to H.C. and Danella Stubbs. He lived in Reidsville most of his life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, an Attorney graduating from Mercer University School of Law, a member of the Jaycees, and a cattleman. He was an avid...

Jerry Harrell
Jul 3, 2010
Jerry P. Harrell, 65, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the V.A. Medical Center in Augusta. He was born in Savannah living in Claxton and Eden for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and Retired from Clifton Construction Company as a truck driver. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. He is survived...

Phyllis Rewis
Jul 2, 2010
Phyllis B. Rewis, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, July 02, 2010 at her daughter's residence after a lengthy illness under the care of Community Hospice and her family. She is retired from the Tattnall County Board of Education and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, George W. & Vera...
Juanita Purcell
Jun 25, 2010
Juanita Dent Purcell, 92, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Summerhill, A Senior Living Community in Perry, Ga. Mrs. Purcell was born September 14, 1917 in Wayne County, Georgia and married Wiley Nolan Purcell on October 25, 1937 in Tattnall County, Georgia, where she and Nolan lived for the majority of their 63 years of marriage....
William Hernandez
Jun 24, 2010
William Hernandez, 80, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Carl Vinson Veterans Medical Center in Dublin. He was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico and lived in Orlando Florida for many years moving to Glennville three years ago. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant with 23 years of active service....

James Youngblood
Jun 22, 2010
James Kenneth Youngblood, 68, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at his home. The Montgomery County native had lived in Reidsville most of his life. H e was a 1959 graduate of Montgomery County High School. He attended South Georgia College, transferring to Georgia Southern College where he obtained his degree in Criminal Justice in...
Charles Vance
Jun 21, 2010
Bloomingdale/Metter- Charles Eugene Vance 41 died Monday June 21, 2010 at his home. The Metter native was of the Baptist Faith and lived most of his life in the Metter area. Charles was a carpenter, enjoyed fishing, following Mark Martin in car #5 and loved his family especially his grandchildren. Survivors; Wife, Kathy F. Vance of...

Patricia Kilby
Jun 20, 2010
Patricia Lynn Kilby, 54, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro. She was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida, living most of her life in Glennville. She attended Glennville High School and Georgia Southern University. She is preceded in death by her parents, A. G. & Ruth Kilby. Survivors: Son:Jeremy...
James Purcell Sr.
Jun 19, 2010
Reverend James Irvin Purcell Sr, 90, went to his heavenly home, Saturday, June 19, 2010 after an extended illness. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. Rev. Purcell was an ordained Southern Baptist minister of the gospel and pastored several local churches in his 50 + years in the ministry. He was...

Janet Hampton
Jun 6, 2010
Janet May Aemisegger Hampton, 64, died June 6, 2010 at her residence. The Michigan native had lived in this area for many years, retiring from Glenvue Nursing Home as a CNA and formerly working with Time Saver Stores. She was a member of Glennville First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include: Husband:Wayne Hampton of Glennville Children:Susan Arrington...

Doris Groover
Jun 6, 2010
Doris Vivian Groover, 83, died Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Glenvue Nursing Home. The Tattnall County native had lived in this area all of her life and was a homemaker and member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings. Survivors include: Three nephews:Dean Groover of St. Mary's John...

William Lane
May 28, 2010
William Anthony Lane, 78 passed away, Friday, May 28, 2010 at Doctor's Hospital of Tattnall. The Brooklyn N.Y. native had lived in Nahunta for several years moving to Glennville 3 years ago. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and self employed in retail sales. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Johnson Lane and other relatives...