Paula Delaine McCarty

Mrs. Paula Delaine McCarty, age 69, of Nashville, Ga., passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her residence following an extended illness.

Mrs. McCarty was born on January 22, 1957, in Tifton to the late Gary Paulk and Annie Clara Rowe Paulk. She made her home in Nashville, Ga. and worked as an LPN at Southwell Medical Clinic in Tifton, Ga. Mrs. McCarty enjoyed going on cruises, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family. Along with her father, Mrs. McCarty was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis McCarty.

Survivors Include:

Mother: Annie Clara Paulk of Willacoochee, Ga.

3 Sons: Erick Paulk of Nashville, Ga.

                Christopher McCarty of Nashville, Ga.

                Bryan McCarty and wife Amanda of Valdosta, Ga.

5 Brothers: Dewayne Paulk and wife Jeanie of Douglas, Ga.

                       Mike Paulk and wife Angela of Willacoochee, Ga.

                       Randall Paulk and wife Edith of San Antonio, Tx.

                       Dan Paulk and wife Melissa of Columbus, OH.

                       Carlton Paulk and wife Amy of Waycross, Ga.

Sister: Janet Paulk of Willacoochee, Ga.

6 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. McCarty were held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Willacoochee Holiness Baptist Church in Willacoochee, Ga. with Rev. Russell Joiner officiating. Special music included “Wish You Were Here” presented by cd. The interment followed at the Willacoochee City Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers included: Dewayne Paulk, Mike Paulk, Randall Paulk, Dan Paulk, Carlton Paulk, and Matthew Ashworth

Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.