Obituaries

Glennville, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Glennville, Tattnall County & Surrounding Areas

Ronnie Eugene Shoemaker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rita Durrence Sikes

Rita Durrence Sikes

Aug 9, 2023

Rita Durrence Sikes, 55, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1968 to Merriell Durrence and Elizabeth Anderson Durrence and lived in this area all of her life.  Rita was a 1986 Graduate of Pinewood Christian Academy and obtained her Cosmetology License in 1988.  She enjoyed cooking for her family, working in her...

Lora Darlene Humphrey

Lora Darlene Humphrey

Aug 6, 2023

Lora Darlene Humphrey, 57, passed away Sunday August 6, 2023 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro after an extended illness. She was born December 17, 1965 to Herbert and Myrtice Collins Padgett and lived in this area all of her life. She loved to watch wrestling, color and care for her fur baby's. She loved to listen to Elvis and...

Johnny Franklin Smith

Johnny Franklin Smith

Jul 27, 2023

Johnny F. Smith, 85 passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Camellia Health and Rehabilitation under the care of Affinis Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born February 4, 1938 to George and Nancy Lou Deloach Smith and lived in Evans County most of his life. He was a farmer, loved to fish and spending time with his grandchildren....

Pam Durrence Dasher

Pam Durrence Dasher

Jul 24, 2023

 

Glennville,

 

Prominent Glennville farmer, businesswoman, and Vidalia Sweet Onion pioneer Pam Durrence Dasher, aged 79, departed this life on July 24, 2023, under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia.

 

The Tattnall County native, known affectionately to family and close friends as “Pom,” was born on October 28, 1943, at the station hospital at Dale...

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