Obituaries
James Walter Chesser, Sr.
Oct 9, 2026
James Walter Chesser, Sr., 94, of St. George, Georgia passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. He was born in Folkston, Georgia, on March 1, 1932, to the late Robert A. Chesser and Cornelia Justice Chesser.
James was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of St. George, where he served as chairman of the deacons and faithfully maintained the church...
Nellie Delores Seeney
Oct 4, 2026
Nell Chesser Snowden Seeney, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026. She was born on November 28, 1938, in Folkston, Georgia, and lived her entire life in Charlton County.
Nell is survived by her husband Ron Seeney, daughter Janice (Richard) Howell of Douglasville, GA; son Dennis (Marla) Snowden of Leesville, SC; stepchildren...
Cameron Joseph Lee
Oct 4, 2026
Cameron Joseph Lee, 34, of Homeland, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida, on May 30, 1992, to Robert Joseph Lee and Melissa Darlene Burch Lee.
Cameron was a joyful person who always had a smile on his face. He loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing and riding four-wheelers. Known for his playful...
Jack McArthur Prescott, Sr.
Oct 4, 2026
Jack McArthur Prescott, Sr., 83, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born in Charlton County, Georgia on September 20, 1943, to the late Benjamin Prescott and Julia Harris Prescott. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force serving in Spain, Germany, Africa, Oregon, Thailand, Texas and Georgia. Jack was a member and...
Jeanie Postlewaite Miller
Sep 26, 2026
Jeanie Postlewaite Miller, age 95, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026.
Jeanie was born on August 7, 1931, in Niles, Michigan, to the late Loren Carmen Postlewaite and Marie Viola Mitchell Postlewaite. She graduated from Plymouth High School in Plymouth, Indiana.
Jeanie and her husband, Richard, were longtime residents of the Tyner/Lapaz, IN communities. After their children were grown, they lived...
Teresa Kay McCarver
Sep 22, 2026
Teresa Kay McCarver (Terry) passed away on September 22, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 71. And while her leaving this world undoubtedly makes it a little darker, we must remember the incredible light that she brought to anyone and everyone who had the honor of knowing the legendary person we got to...
Fed Gilbert Privett
Sep 21, 2026
Fed Gilbert Privett, 92, of St. George, GA passed away at his home September 21, 2026 following a lengthy illness. He was born January 2, 1934 in St. George, GA to the late Fed Privett and Nancy Raulerson Privett. He was a 1952 graduate of St. George High School and retired in 1992 from Duplex Products. Mr. Privett served on...
Norma Hagan Pecoraro
Sep 16, 2026
Norma Hagan Pecoraro, born October 31, 1932, in Hilliard, Florida, passed away on September 16, 2026.
Norma will be remembered as a woman of warmth, wit, and unmistakable spirit. She never met a stranger, and her wonderful sense of humor made people feel at ease wherever she went. Family knew her as the fun aunt everyone loved, someone who could lighten...
Jimmy Dale Taylor
Sep 13, 2026
Jimmy Dale Taylor, 76, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on September 30, 1949, to the late Jeff Duke Taylor and Jewell Maxie Robinson Taylor
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife: Deborah Roxanna Olsen Taylor; and brothers: Danny Taylor and Jeff Taylor
He is...
Kristi Leann Nettles
Sep 10, 2026
Kristi Nettles, known lovingly to those closest to her as "Cricket," passed away on September 10, 2026, at her home in Folkston, Georgia, just days before her fifty-ninth birthday. Though she left this world too soon, the joy she brought to everyone around her will linger for years to come. Cricket was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She...
Jaxon Perry Beverly
Sep 10, 2026
Jaxon Perry Beverly, newborn son of Jason Lee Beverly and Jessica Ann Harrell Beverly, passed away at Northside Hospital in Atlanta on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his brother: Ronald Christian Beverly.
He is survived by his parents: Jason and Jessica Beverly; siblings: Hunter, Ashlynn and Charlee Beverly; grandparents: Cliff & Barbara Peeples, Pete & Candy Harrell...
Otto Whigam
Sep 7, 2026
Otto Whigam, 97, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at home on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born December 3, 1928, in Pulaski County, Georgia, to the late Lockwood and Edna Lancaster Whigam, he was the youngest of eight children. Otto grew up with his two sisters and five brothers on a working farm outside Hawkinsville, Georgia, where the family raised hogs,...
Joelyn P. Hoover
Sep 6, 2026
Joelyn P. Hoover, 92, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. She was born in Folkston, Georgia, on February 22, 1934, to the late Joseph Allen Prevatt and Ellen Altman Prevatt. Joelyn graduated from Orange Burg Nursing School in South Carolina. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Panama City for a number of years.
She...
James Owen Melton
Sep 6, 2026
James Owen Melton, 75, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was born in Alma, Georgia, on March 9, 1951, to the late James Thomas Melton, Sr. and Ethel Harris Melton.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Leonard Melton, John Melton, and Christine McPhetridge.
He is survived by his siblings: Donnie...
Joshua Todd
Sep 6, 2026
Joshua Roger Todd, 41, of Folkston, GA passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Brunswick, GA. He was born November 10, 1984 in Blackshear, GA. He was a hardworking man and loved running his own land clearing business.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rev. Robert Wilson and Arnold & Alene Todd.
He is survived by his parents:...
Fonda Kay Terry
Sep 4, 2026
Fonda Kay Terry, 68, of Waycross, Georgia (formerly of Bessemer City, North Carolina), passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born in Chanute, Kansas on March 19, 1958, to the late Charles C. Rodgers, Sr. and Roberta G. Fisher.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Randy Terry.
She is survived by her sister:...
JoAnn Davis Hodges
Sep 4, 2026
JoAnn Davis Hodges, 84, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born in Hilliard, Florida on August 4, 2026, to the late Hilary and Dorothy Griffin Davis. JoAnn was many things to many people – a beloved daughter, sister, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and proud great-grandmother. She shared 60 beautiful years of marriage...
Carolyn Peterson
Sep 1, 2026
Funeral Service for Carolyn Peterson will be held Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Cornerstone Ministries in Folkston, Georgia. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Full obit will be available soon.
Cathy Marie Hill
Aug 31, 2026
Cathy Marie Hill, 64, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was born in Folkston, Georgia, on August 10, 1962, to the late Calvin Cartrette and Grace Mobley Cartrette.
Cathy loved spending time outdoors and making memories with her family. She was a talented and artistic woman who also had a deep appreciation for music. A...
Annie Lee Snowden
Aug 31, 2026
Annie Lee was born December 17, 1949 to Frank Snowden and Kathleen Nettles Snowden, who preceded her in death. She was raised at Corn House Creek and continued to live there until her death. She loved her family and oftentimes demonstrated it through family gatherings. All of her nieces and nephews can remember having dinners on Sunday afternoons and the...
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