Obituaries
Jeanne Doreen Parker Phillips
Dec 10, 2025
Jeanne Doreen Parker Phillips, 68, of Hilliard, FL passed away December 10, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born July 4, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida, the 4th of 5 children to the late Noel "Kit" Parker and Doreen Nelson Parker. She was a member of Little Phoebe Primitive Baptist Church. In her spare time, she loved to crochet, go camping...
Leona Faye Brisbane
Dec 3, 2025
Leona Faye Brisbane, 91, of Homeland, GA passed away Wednesday, December 03, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1934, in Homeland, GA to the late Julian Crews and Laura Lloyd Crews. She was a graduate of Charlton County High School, where she was a member of the Basketball team. After high school...
Larry Richard Boothe
Dec 2, 2025
Larry Richard Boothe, 78, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Life Care Center of Hilliard. He was born on January 1, 1947 to the late Earl Robert Benton Boothe, Jr. and Ardythe Virginia Wade Bagby.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Dylan Scott Blanks
Nov 24, 2025
Dylan Scott Blanks, 27, of Folkston, Georgia passed away at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born in St. Marys, Georgia on April 23, 1998. Dylan was a 2015 graduate of James Madison High School.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Vernon Blanks and Lenora Blanks; and nephew: Conrad Ray.
He is survived by his parents: Greg...
Marion Benjamin "Benny" Bass
Nov 24, 2025
Marion Benjamin “Benny” Bass, 67, of Folkston, GA passed away suddenly November 24, 2025, in St. Marys, GA. Benny was also known by his family and friends as “BB,” “Ben,” “PopPop,” and “Papa BB.” He was born March 29, 1958, to the late John Bunyan “J.B.” Bass, Sr. and Vivian Mimbs Bass in McRae, GA. Growing up, he was a...
Carlton Lee Thompson
Nov 23, 2025
Carlton “Spar” Thompson, 76, of St. George, GA passed away peacefully with his children by his side on November 23, 2025. He was born January 18, 1949 to the late Bruce Thompson, Sr. and Mary Sikes Thompson. Spar was loved by all that knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bruce Thompson, Billy...
Mattie Elizabeth Hathcock Canaday
Nov 21, 2025
Betty Canaday whose given name was Mattie Elizabeth Hathcock Canaday went to rest with her Lord and Savior at her home on November 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Betty was born on April 16,1930 in Lake Wales, Florida where her family lived briefly before moving back to Georgia. Her family settled in Doerun, Georgia where they farmed the...
Larry Robert "Bubby" / "Boy" Clairday
Nov 20, 2025
Larry Robert Clairday, known as “Bubby” and “Boy,” of Folkston, GA passed away at home in his parent’s arms on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born in Savannah, GA on November 13, 2025, to Larry Davis Clairday, III and Alexis Michelle Dortch Clairday.
He is survived by his parents: Larry Clairday, III and Alexis Clairday; sister: Birkley Clairday; grandparents: Matt...
Mary Okellia Sikes
Nov 19, 2025
Mary Okellia Sikes, 73, of Homeland, GA passed away at HCA Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Lyons, GA on April 1, 1952, to the late Ernest Sikes, Sr. and Ottie Lynell Stripling Sikes.
Mary is survived by her sisters: Polly Crumpler and Betty Sue Knox (Craig); brother: Ernest Sikes, Jr. (Patsy); nieces and nephews: Justin...
Preston Daniel Prescott
Nov 4, 2025
Preston Daniel Prescott, 21, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born December 20 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church and was a member of Shining Stars. He played baseball this year for the first time with the Miracle League in Waycross. Above all, he loved being a pirate.
He...
Jason Michael Talley, Sr.
Oct 29, 2025
Jason Michael Talley, Sr., 54, of Waycross, GA passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Hollywood, FL on February 26, 1971, to the late Douglas Talley and LouAnna Eustler Street.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years: Shea Talley; children: LJ Talley, Blake Warren (India), Cody Warren (Ashten), Marissa Walter (Ryan),...
James Wayne Pegg
Oct 25, 2025
James W. Pegg, of Polk County, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, while hunting in Georgia.
James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected businessman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy Pegg, with whom he shared over 37 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and partnership.
A proud father, James is survived by his children Shawna...
Uly Raymond Nicks
Oct 24, 2025
Uly Raymond Nicks, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Del Rio, Tennessee, on October 24, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1955, in Folkston, Georgia to James and Elizabeth Buchanan Nicks.Uly spent the early part of his life in Hilliard, Florida, where he was known for his hard work, big heart, and love of family. At...
Eunice Carol Grissett
Oct 17, 2025
Eunice Carol Grissett, 88, of White Oak, GA passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1937, in White Oak, GA to the late Horace Drury and Margaret Parker Drury. She was a member of Waverly Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years:...
Pamela Moore DeFiore
Oct 8, 2025
Pamela Moore DeFiore was born 9-4-51 in Charleston, West Virginia. Pam grew up in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Ross High School.
Pam moved to Florida in 1973 and became a Registered Nurse. She worked the night shift at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa for nearly two decades. Pam was in a bowling league for many years in Tampa and had...
John Luther Roswan
Oct 6, 2025
John Luther Roswan, 81, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 24, 1944, to the late Raymond Roswan and Virginia Jackson Roswan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He is survived by his 3-children: Sheila Roswan Sharpe, John Wesley Roswan and Sara Doreen Rewis (Waylon); brother:...
Melanie Marie Crawford
Oct 3, 2025
Melanie Marie Crawford of St. George, Georgia passed away October 3, 2025. Melanie was born on August 9, 1949, in Folkston, GA to the late John and Laura Crawford. She was the owner of a beauty salon, “Beautiful Reflections” in Jacksonville, FL for many years. She also enjoyed a career with Liberty National Insurance Company.
She is predeceased by her parents,...
James Curtis Mixon, Sr.
Sep 29, 2025
James Curtis Mixon, Sr. 95, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born in Dupont, Georgia on September 14, 1930, to the late Jesse Enoch Mixon and Hazel Pearl Wilson Mixon. Mr. Mixon was a veteran of the United States Air Force, former deacon at Block House Baptist Church, and member...
Joseph T. Williams
Sep 28, 2025
Joseph Talmadge Williams, 73, of Kingsland, GA passed away at his home September 28, 2025. He was born April 15, 1952 in Brunswick, GA to the late Joseph C. Williams and Edna Agusta Segui Williams Cooner. He worked as a Supervisor for Gilman Paper Company for a number of years and retired from the D Ray James Prison.
In addition to...
Jennifer Lynne Wold
Sep 19, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Wold, 49, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born December 1, 1975 in Honolulu, HI.
She is survived by her children: Tabitha Green, Kelsey Wold and Jack Wold; her step-son: Mitchell Green; her father: Ernie Wold; her mother: Bonnie Butler Wold; 2-sisters: Stacey Wold and Jamie (Allen) Green; grandchildren: Tatum Wold...


