Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Homerville, GA

Carolyn Irvena King-Giffin

Carolyn Irvena King-Giffin

Sep 24, 2026

Carolyn "Irvena" King-Giffin, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at the age of 75.

Carolyn was born on October 7, 1950. She graduated from Clinch County High School in 1968 and went on to earn her Associate Degree in Nursing. She dedicated her professional life to caring for others, working as a clinical nurse in...

Everett W. Burnsed

Everett W. Burnsed

Sep 24, 2026

Everett Waugh “Eveready” Burnsed, 80, of Lakeland passed away Thursday morning, September 24, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Berrien County to the late Willie B. and Alice Mae Griffin Burnsed and lived in Lanier County most of his life. He was a member of New Vision Church of God in Homerville....

Billy Joe Buckhaults

Billy Joe Buckhaults

Sep 21, 2026

On the evening of September 21, Billy Joe Buckhaults was greeted with the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” as he completed his journey in this realm and was welcomed into the next. A loving father and loyal husband, he and his wife Kathern celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this past May.

Bill was born in Ellisville, Mississippi, to parents...

Keith A. Studer, Jr.

Keith A. Studer, Jr.

Sep 19, 2026

Keith Auburn “Sandy” Studer, Jr., 58, of Dublin formerly of Homerville passed away, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Emerald Health and Rehab after a lengthy illness. He was born in Portland, Maine. He always enjoyed country western movies and country gospel music.

He was preceded in death by his long-time caregivers, Ralph and Annie l. “Teen-Ice” Shirley, and one aunt, Betty...

Brooks Erwin Blitch, III

Brooks Erwin Blitch, III

Sep 11, 2026

Brooks Erwin Blitch, III passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, after a long illness. He was born in Homerville to the late Brooks Blitch, II and Iris Faircloth Blitch and lived here most of his life.

He loved his family, Clinch County, and everyone he ever met, most importantly he loved the Lord.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death...

Mayo Marie Harris Stephens

Mayo Marie Harris Stephens

Sep 1, 2026

Mayo Marie Harris Stephens, 74, of Homerville passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at River Brook Nursing Center after an extended illness. She was born in Tifton to the late James D. and Ruby Ellen Ray Harris. Mrs. Stephens lived in Lenox, GA for many years where she worked at the sewing factory and baby sat children. The last several...

Scotty Lamar "Fly" Posley

Scotty Lamar "Fly" Posley

Aug 30, 2026

Scotty Lamar "Fly" Posley, 46, of Hinesville, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2026, after bravely facing an extended illness. Born in Homerville to Vernell White, Scotty had a profound love for hunting, which brought joy to his life.

He joins his beloved grandmother, Bernice White; brother, James Posley; and sister-in-law, Linda Posley, who preceded him in death.

Left to...

Mart Robert Carver

Mart Robert Carver

Aug 29, 2026

Mr. Mart Robert Carver, 74, of Fruitland died Saturday, August 29, 2026, at his residence following a short illness.

Mr. Carver was born in Clinch County to the late James Clarence Carver, Sr. and Beulah Chauncey Carver. He attended the Fruitland Church of God and loved hunting and fishing, He was preceded in death by his, father and mother, wife, Helen...

Jerry Burch

Jerry Burch

Aug 26, 2026

Jerry Burch, 80, of Homerville joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday night, August 26, 2026, at River Brook Nursing Home in Homerville after an extended illness. He was born in Nicholls, GA on July 5, 1946, to the late Daniel and Dreanice Youngblood Burch and lived in Homerville most of his life. Mr. Burch was a graduate of Clinch County...

Grady Allen Powell

Grady Allen Powell

Aug 18, 2026

Grady Allen Powell, 70, of Homerville passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at River Brook Nursing Center after a short illness. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska to the late Grady Elton Powell and Patricia Powell. He was a graduate of Newnan High School. Mr. Powell worked in the construction industry as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was very talented...

Donny Alvin "Chief" Manac

Donny Alvin "Chief" Manac

Aug 15, 2026

Donny Alvin “Chief” Manac, 48, of Homerville passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Clinch Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born in Baxley, GA to Alvin “Tiny” Manac and Delores Corbitt Willis. Donny lived in Homerville most of his life and owned and operated Manac Lawn Service and was a jack of all trades. He was a...

Henry Horace Hendrix

Henry Horace Hendrix

Aug 13, 2026

Henry Horace Hendrix, 87, of Homerville passed away Thursday morning, August 13, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Homerville to the late Farley and Lottie Mae Pittman Hendrix. Mr. Hendrix lived in Homerville all of his life where he owned and operated Hendrix Bees. He attended New Vision Church of God and enjoyed hunting...

Lewis Jackson Hart, Sr.

Lewis Jackson Hart, Sr.

Aug 8, 2026

Lewis Jackson Hart, Sr., 79, of Homerville passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick after a sudden illness. He was born in Ocilla, Georgia, to the late Lewis (Pete) Hart and Martiele Roberts Hart and lived most of his life in Homerville, Georgia. Mr. Hart was a proud 1964 graduate of Clinch County High...

Stephen Wayne Nettles

Stephen Wayne Nettles

Aug 6, 2026

Stephen Wayne Nettles, 76, of Homerville passed away Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, at Riverbrook Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born in Folkston, GA to the late James Lee “Jimmy” Nettles, Sr. and Alma Julia Vinson Nettles. Mr. Nettles lived in Folkston most of his life where he owned and operated Nettles Tire. He always enjoyed painting,...

Tyler Wayne Metts

Tyler Wayne Metts

Aug 4, 2026

Tyler Wayne Metts, 27, of Monticello, Florida, passed away on August 4, 2026. Born on January 15, 1999, in Gainesville, Florida. Tyler was a 2018 graduate of CCHS. He spent the past few years working at Crowder Excavating, where he was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to lend a hand. He was proudly preparing to pursue a...

Frances Singletary Lee

Frances Singletary Lee

Aug 3, 2026

Frances Singletary Lee, 78, of DuPont passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Clinch Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Berrien County to the late Lankford and Minnie Frances Howard Singletary and lived in Clinch County most of her life. Mrs. Lee worked at Clinch County Middle School in the cafeteria for many years. She was...

Jean Day Stalvey

Jean Day Stalvey

Jul 30, 2026

Gloria Jean Day Stalvey, 72, of Homerville passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Riverbrook Healthcare in Homerville after a short illness. She was born in Homerville to the late Horace and Retha Mae Boyett Day and lived here all of her life. Mrs. Stalvey was a homemaker.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley...

David Alan Harrell

David Alan Harrell

Jul 21, 2026

Mr. David Alan Harrell, 67, tragically died on July 21, 2026, leaving behind family that loved him deeply. He was known for his sense of humor and loving nature, always willing to help others, even if it meant giving the shirt off his back. His passions included caring for his cats, camping, sharing beers with his brother, and spending quality...

Holloway Griffis

Holloway Griffis

Jul 17, 2026

Holloway Griffis, 89, of Homerville passed away Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Echols County to the late George and Mosedelle Pittman Griffis and lived in Homerville most of his life. Mr. Griffis served two years in the U.S. Navy. He worked numerous jobs cutting post and pulp wood, was...

Summer Brianna Adams

Summer Brianna Adams

Jul 12, 2026

Summer Adams, age 29, of Homerville, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2026.

She was the cherished daughter of Michelle Adams and Michael Corbitt, who lovingly raised her and was the father she knew and loved. She also leaves behind her biological father, Willie F. Bell.

Above all, Summer was a loving mother whose greatest joy was her children. She leaves...