HORTENSE – Chad Wesley Murphy, 35, of Hortense passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his residence.
Born in Douglas, Murphy’s parents are Stephen Murphy and Dianna Taylor Murphy of Hortense. He is preceded in death by his wife, Claudia Jennifer Ramierez Murphy; and a brother, Casey Reaves.
Murphy worked in landscaping and enjoyed fishing and racing. As a child, he raced go-carts and raced at the Golden Isles Speedway in his teen years.
Survivors include his children, Melanie Murphy, Madison Murphy and Kylan Murphy all of Hortense; his parents, Stephen and Dianna Murphy of Hortense; two sisters, Shannon Ribron of Alma and Shellie Reaves of Brunswick; a brother, Cameron Reaves of Hortense; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A funeral service was held Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026 at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Gill officiating.
Burial followed in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Cameron Reaves, Travis Collins, Justin Hilliard, Allen Sikes, Dylan Steedley and Anthony Workman.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at
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www.fryefh.com.
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