Glennville, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas
John William McGillis, Sr
Mar 24, 2025
John William McGillis, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at his residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Born on November 16, 1950, in East Towas, Michigan to Alfred and Edna Fay Barber McGillis, John lived in Glennville most of his adult life.
He spent his leisurely time fishing, playing cards, and enjoying television, all of which...
Eugene Hallman
Mar 22, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Hallman, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
A native of Tattnall County, Gene honorably served four years as a Medical Service Specialist in the United States Air Force, followed by four years in the Air National Guard. He was a lifelong, third-generation member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served faithfully in...
Revis Owen DeLoach
Mar 15, 2025
Revis Owen DeLoach, 63, passed away at his residence on March 15, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on January 2, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia to Annie Moody and James Loren DeLoach, Jr and lived in this area most of his life.
Owen was a proud US Army Veteran and retired from Rayonier in Jesup, Georgia.
Owen's interests were as diverse...
Raymond Trey Moody
Mar 11, 2025
Raymond Trey Moody, 37, passed away on March 11, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1987, in Claxton, Georgia and lived in this area all of his life.
Trey was known for his ever-present smile and outgoing nature. Trey's zest for life was evident in all that he did. He liked fishing and cars, two interests that brought him endless...
Dianne Louise Stanfield
Feb 23, 2025
Dianne Louise Stanfield, 67, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Glenvue Health and Rehab under the care of Regency Southern Care Hospice. Born on June 22, 1957, in Glennville, Georgia to Johnny and Gussie Stanfield, Dianne lived here all of her life.
Throughout her life, Dianne found immense joy in the simple pleasures of family and home. She was a...
Robert Clinton Whitlow
Feb 19, 2025
Robert "Bob" Clinton Whitlow, a cherished member of the Shellman Bluff community, passed away at his residence on February 19, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 11, 1951, in Savannah, Georgia, to XL and Nell Curry Whitlow, Bob lived in Glennville until moving to Shellman Bluff in 2000.
Bob led a life marked by service, kindness, and dedication...
Billy Hugh Todd
Feb 17, 2025
Billy Hugh Todd, 59, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Georgia. He was born on December 10, 1965, in Savannah, Georgia to Barney Hugh Todd and Grace McLamb Rewis.
Billy proudly dedicated many years to the Department of Defense at Ft. Stewart, before retiring. He was well known for his giving...
Lois Hardenbrook Terrell
Feb 14, 2025
Lois Hardenbrook Terrell, 88, went to be with the Lord February 14, 2025, at Fraser Memorial Hospital after battling many health issues. Lois was born April 21, 1936, as six of nine children to Rayford and Amy Gordon Hardenbrook. Lois worked and retired from Westrick Paper Co.
Lois is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 48 years,...
Wallace David Rogers
Feb 11, 2025
Wallace David Rogers, 57, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi at Kessler Air Force Base on August 25, 1967, to Dannis and Gail Rogers. David was a 1985 graduate of Pinewood Christian Academy and went on to pursue an electrical degree at Savannah Tech. He was...
Helga Helen Aiken
Feb 8, 2025
Helga Helen Aiken, 70, passed away February 8, 2025. She will forever be remembered as a strong, courageous woman who lived life on her own terms, as she did in her passing.
Helga was born on November 23, 1954, in Furth, Germany. She worked as a draftsman, for various companies including T Square, for many years. Before retiring she was employed...
Elisabeth Oltman Martin
Feb 4, 2025
Elisabeth "Betsy" Oltman Martin, 87, passed away on February 4, 2025, at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton, Georgia. A cherished individual, she lived a life full of adventure and passion, leaving behind a legacy of love and lively spirit.
Betsy was born on January 11, 1938, in Davenport, Iowa, to Lester and Thelma Hendrix Oltman and grew up as an only...
Kelly Purvis Brown
Jan 31, 2025
Kelly Purvis Brown, 62, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. She was born on August 24, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia to Harry Lee and Vernice Todd Purvis and lived in Glennville all of her life.
Kelly was employed with the Georgia Department of Corrections at Georgia State Prison in Medical Records, for many years...
Betty Bishop Barrow
Jan 31, 2025
Betty Bishop Barrow, 82, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Center in Statesboro, Georgia. Born on December 15, 1942, in Cartersville, Georgia, to Youles Luther and Dora Lee Kimbrell Bishop, Betty lived a life filled with purpose, dedication, and creativity.
Professionally, Betty was a respected bookkeeper, having devoted many years of her career to...
Hugh Lee Durham
Jan 30, 2025
Hugh Lee Durham, MD, first and beloved son of Hugh W and Majorie Lee Howard Durham was born March 23, 1949. He joined the stars Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Lee was a graduate of Aiken Preparatory, Woodberry Forest '68, Georgia State, and Emory School of Nursing. He was among the first certified EMT's in Georgia. Lee received his MD from the...
Betty Sue McKinzie
Jan 26, 2025
Betty Sue McKinzie, age 85, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Glenvue Health & Rehab in Glennville, Georgia. Born on April 21, 1939, in Glennville, Betty was a lifelong resident of the area.
A proud graduate of Glennville High School, class of 1957, where she played basketball, Betty embarked on a fulfilling career in civil service at Fort Stewart, where...
Johnny Larry Kennedy
Jan 24, 2025
Johnny Larry Kennedy, 78, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born in Glennville, Georgia on September 1, 1946, to Johnny Dale and Dorothy Watson Kennedy. Larry resided in Mississippi for over 20 years until moving back to his hometown of Glennville.
Larry dedicated over 20 years of service to the City of Midway. His unwavering...
Josefina Alfonso Hernandez
Jan 22, 2025
Josefina Alfonso Hernandez, 98, passed away on January 22, 2025, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient in Statesboro, Georgia. Born Cayey, Puerto Rico, to Jose and Josefa Mendez Alfonso and lived in Orlando, Florida for 20 years before moving to Glennville for the next 20 years of her life.
Josefina dedicated her life to creating a loving and nurturing home for...
Luther Caron Reddish, Jr.
Jan 19, 2025
Luther “Buckshot” Reddish, 76, of Glennville, Georgia, passed away, January 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and legendary one-liners. Born in Jesup, Georgia, on October 28, 1948, Buckshot spent his life collecting stories, cracking jokes, and making sure his family knew just how much he loved them.
He was a proud mama’s boy to Janie Ruth Reddish, who...
Larry Dean Allen
Jan 14, 2025
Larry Dean Allen, 64, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia, Georgia. He was born on October 17, 1960, in McLeansboro, Illinois to Gene and Ernestine Sue Ray Allen.
Larry was a retired correctional officer from the Claxton Detention Center and went on to work for 14 years at Armstrong Cricket Farm.
Larry was a US...
Jennifer Quinn Martinez
Jan 9, 2025
Jennifer Quinn Martinez, 52, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Hospice of Savannah, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born February 13, 1972 in Los Angeles, California.
Quinn enlisted in the United States Marine Corps when she was 18 years old and left home on a new journey. She entered the service as a Radio Technician and...
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