Obituaries

Joe Ann Howell

Joe Ann Howell

Jul 26, 2025

Joe Ann Howell, 82, of Callahan, FL passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 in Fernandina Beach, FL following a lengthy illness. She was born May 24, 1943 in Starke, FL to the late Roy Christopher Johnson, Sr. and Leona Addison Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3-sisters: Carol Rowe, Louise Richardson and Vivian Wofford and...

Linda Martin Browning

Linda Martin Browning

Jul 24, 2025

Linda Martin Browning, 78, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on November 5, 1946, to the late Ellery Angus Martin and Ella Lucille Braddock Martin. Linda was the secretary of the National Committee of Pot Bellied Pigs, a member of Bit & Spur...

Mark Joseph Christ, III

Mark Joseph Christ, III

Jul 22, 2025

Mark Joseph Christ, III, 82, of Hilliard, Florida passed away at his home on July 22, 2025. Born on June 27,1943 at the Brooklyn Naval Hospital to the late Mark Joseph Christ, Jr. and Dorothy Adele Reichert Christ. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a twenty-year federal employee working with...

Barbara Eppley Allen

Barbara Eppley Allen

Jul 21, 2025

Barbara Eppley Allen passed away Monday, July 21, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Richard James Allen. She is survived by her two sons Richard (Jeri) and James (Renee). She is also survived by three grandchildren Tara, Katie (Brandon) and Chris. She was also blessed with three great grandchildren, Sierra, John and Caleb. Barbara...

Carrol Eugene Franklin

Carrol Eugene Franklin

Jul 20, 2025

Carrol Eugene Franklin, 76, of Hilliard, FL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

He was born in Booneville, MS, on April 13, 1949, to the late Dewey Webster Franklin, Sr. and Lorena Young Franklin. Carrol was a proud combat war veteran, serving with honor in the United States Army 9th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War....

James Lloyd Thompson

James Lloyd Thompson

Jul 18, 2025

James Lloyd Thompson, 87, of Folkston, GA passed away July 18, 2025 in Fernandina Beach, FL. He was born in Sumter County, SC, to the late Lloyd Henry Thompson and Blanche Newman. James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years. After the Air Force, James worked at Anheuser Busch for 20 years, Nassau County...

David Gerald Farnsworth

David Gerald Farnsworth

Jul 15, 2025

David Gerald Farnsworth, II, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on July 15, 2025. He was born in Port Huron, MI, on January 15, 1965 to the late David Gerald Farnsworth, Sr. and Sharon Lucille Dalziel Farnsworth.

He is survived by his children: David Gerald Farnsworth, III, and Andrea Farnsworth; and his siblings: Shelly Kern, Joe Farnsworth, Jennifer...

Rhonda Grantham

Rhonda Grantham

Jul 12, 2025

Rhonda Jane Howell Grantham, 56, of Valdosta, GA passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Hospice Satilla in Waycross, GA. She was born March 6, 1969 in Valdosta, GA to the late Kenneth Wright Howell and Janie Ruth Pittman Ruskin.

She is survived by her children: Nicholas (Kaitlyn) Grantham, Brandon Grantham, Mersela Grantham; grandchildren: Braydon Adams, Paisley Adams, Kali Grantham, Layla...

David Allen Cowart

David Allen Cowart

Jul 10, 2025

David A. Cowart of Folkston, GA passed away on July 10, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1962, in Savannah, GA to William L. and Shirley J. Cowart. David was the owner of Cowart Fencing for 40 years. He loved fishing and his family.

David was preceded in death by his father: William L. Cowart; his daughter: Casey Lynn Cowart;...

Samuel Genon Carter

Samuel Genon Carter

Jul 5, 2025

Samuel Genon Carter, 53, of St. George, GA passed away at his home Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born June 24, 1972 in Jacksonville, Florida. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle.

He is preceded in death by his son: Brandon Carter and his mother: Sheila Carroll (Jimmy) Thomas.

He is survived by his wife of 30...

Lolette Sands Askew

Lolette Sands Askew

Jun 30, 2025

Mrs. Lolette Sands Askew, 93, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at Hospice House in Waycross, Georgia.

Born in San Diego, California, on April 5, 1932, Mrs. Askew was the daughter of the late Clarence Sands and Etheridge Sands (née Durrance). Her father served his country in World War II.

Lolette grew up with a sharp mind and...

Ray Morgan

Ray Morgan

Jun 22, 2025

Walter “Ray” Morgan, 60, from Folkston, GA passed away on June 22nd, 2025. He was born in Folkston, Ga on June 28th, 1964, to Walter Morgan and Hellen Gooding. During his life, Ray was a jack of all trades and a friend to many. He was a jailer, a logger, a fireman, a Paramedic, an EMT, a hunting guide, and...

Gencie Crawford Rewis

Gencie Crawford Rewis

Jun 22, 2025

Gencie Crawford Rewis, 90, of St. George, GA, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born in Moniac, GA on February 12, 1935, to the late John D. Crawford and Gussie Reynolds Crawford. Gencie was a member of Moniac Baptist Church. She retired from Southern Bell after 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Connie Lou Nelson

Connie Lou Nelson

Jun 22, 2025

Connie Lou Nelson, 71, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on March 21, 1954, to the late James Lewis Nelson and Faye Keene Nelson.

She is preceded in death by her parents: James Lewis Nelson, Faye Keene Nelson and Alene Nelson; sister: Norma Jean Baker; and brother: James (Jimmy) Nelson,...

James Robert Hallett

James Robert Hallett

Jun 17, 2025

James Robert Hallett, 53, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born in Paxtuxent, Maryland on October 22, 1971, to Robert James Hallett and Mary Sharon Douglass Hallett. James was a great animal lover.

He is preceded in death by his beloved and loyal companions: Thor 1, Thor 2, Jezebell and Dede.

He is survived by his...

Willie Lee Roberts

Willie Lee Roberts

Jun 16, 2025

Willie Lee Roberts of Folkston, GA, a native of St. George, GA, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65. Willie Lee Roberts was born on April 18, 1960, to the late Jimmie and Mary Roberts of St. George, GA.

He was a graduate of St. George High School. Willie also served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He worked...

Rachel Faye Harden

Rachel Faye Harden

Jun 16, 2025

Rachel Faye Harden, 82, of Folkston, GA passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was born in Hickox, GA on October 9, 1942, to the late J.D. Hickox and Delia Strickland Hickox. She was a member of Folkston Church of God. Faye loved family, flowers and most of all God. She worked at and later...

Kiefer-Shane Airie Reeves

Kiefer-Shane Airie Reeves

Jun 13, 2025

Kiefer-Shane Airie Reeves, 34, of Hilliard, FL passed away on June 13, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 27, 1991, to Albert Ray Reeves, Jr. and Wendy Heliena Shinaberry. Kiefer was the most caring man. He would stop on a dime to help anyone in need. He was a loving husband, father, friend, son and brother....

Barbara Ann Miller

Barbara Ann Miller

Jun 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Barbara Ann Miller, who left us too soon on June 12, 2025, alongside her beloved mother, Clara, in a devastating accident. Barbara's sudden departure has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a devoted wife, cherished mother, adoring Nana, treasured sister,...

Clara Elizabeth Guynn-Sikes

Clara Elizabeth Guynn-Sikes

Jun 12, 2025

Clara Nelson Guynn-Sikes, 80, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on June 12, 2025.

She was born in Hilliard, FL, on July 28, 1944, daughter of the late Bertha Johnson Nelson and Earl David Nelson. She is preceded in death by her first husband of 44 years, Troy Guynn. Their children are Patricia Haddock (Glenn), Barbara Miller (James), and Gerald Guynn (Daphne)....