Obituaries

George "Tudy" William Hamilton Sr.

George "Tudy" William Hamilton Sr.

Jun 4, 2026

George “Tudy” William Hamilton Sr., 80, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, June 04, 2026. He was born in Menlo, GA on October 07, 1945, to the late Harvey and Carrie Hamilton. George proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a retired logger. He loved to fish, work in his garden, and work on his...

David Allen Glisson

David Allen Glisson

May 28, 2026

David Allen Glisson, 85, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16, 1940, in Lecanto, Florida, to Warnell and Pernie Glisson. He was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Henri Teresa Glisson; daughters Renee Morton (Jeff), Brenda...

Robert Andy Baggett

Robert Andy Baggett

May 26, 2026

Robert Andy Baggett, 60, of St. George, Georgia passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. He was born in Munich, West Germany on March 20, 1966, to Charlie Lowell Baggett, Sr. and Luise Josephine Kellner Baggett. Andy loved fishing and being outdoors. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and his wonderful grandchildren.

He...

Carolyn Ann Stivender

Carolyn Ann Stivender

May 25, 2026

Carolyn Ann Tucker Stivender, 81, of St. George, GA passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born in Moultrie, GA on December 23, 1944, to the late Ernest Albert Tucker and Hilda Florence Franics May. She was a member of First Baptist Church of St. George.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband:...

Anita Bahlke Geoghagan

Anita Bahlke Geoghagan

May 24, 2026

Anita Bahlke Geoghagan, 80, of St. George, GA, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born in Hrstein, Germany to the late Valentine Bahlke and Barbara Bahlke.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Michael Geoghagan; grandson: Tony Geoghagan; and brother: Robert (wife Leona) Bahlke.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60...

Darrell Keith Crews

Darrell Keith Crews

May 19, 2026

Darrell Keith Crews, 71, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Tuesday, May 19, 2026.  He was born August 23, 1954 in Folkston to the late Julius Earl Crews and Betty Hall Crews.  He was a member of the Transport Workers Union at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.

He is survived by his son:  Andrew Crews; 2-grandchildren:  Easton Crews and...

Ronnie Everett Manning

Ronnie Everett Manning

May 17, 2026

Ronnie Manning, 64, of Folkston, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 10, 1962, in Pensacola, FL, Ronnie lived a life defined by dedication to his family, service to his country, and friendship to all who knew him.

Ronnie proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years, retiring as an...

Clyde Gene Guinn

Clyde Gene Guinn

May 16, 2026

Clyde Gene Guinn, 91, of Folkston, GA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born in Folkston, GA on March 20, 1935, to the late Grover Guinn and Lola Guinn. Clyde retired from the United States Air Force. After retirement, he worked for many years at the Folkston Post Office as a mail carrier. He was a member...

Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn

Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn

May 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn

Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at 7:25pm, at the age of 81.

Gloria was born in Folkston, Georgia, to William Ross Grooms and Rachel Geiger Sandidge. She graduated from Eau Gallie High School as part of the school’s first graduating class. Following graduation, she proudly worked...

Ellery "Bubba" Davis, Jr.

Ellery "Bubba" Davis, Jr.

May 11, 2026

Ellery "Bubba" Davis, Jr., 65, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home Monday, May 11 following a brief illness. He was born November 20, 1960 to the late Ellery Davis, Sr. and Madeline Carol Pristas Davis. He retired in 2020 after 45 years of service to TTX Railroad. Bubba was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of...

Mitchell Alan Harden

Mitchell Alan Harden

May 11, 2026

Mitchell Alan Harden, 65, of Yulee, FL passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born in Fernandina Beach, FL on August 20, 1960, to William Thomas Harden, Sr. and Ardath Vernell Eunice Harden.

He is preceded in death by his father: William Thomas Harden, Sr.; daughter: Tammy Turbeville; brother: Tommy Harden; and nieces: Natalie Harden and Lynae Harden.

He is...

Sharon Elizabeth Brandies

Sharon Elizabeth Brandies

Apr 27, 2026

Sharon Elizabeth Griffin Brandies, 73, of Kingsland, GA passed away Monday, April 27 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born March 9, 1953 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Mathie James Griffin and Marjorie Elizabeth Luke Griffin. She retired in 2024 from the McIntosh County Sheriffs Office with nearly 30 years as a 911 Dispatch Operator.

In addition to her parents, she...

Marc Anthony Reyes

Marc Anthony Reyes

Apr 27, 2026

Marc Anthony Reyes, 63, of White Oak, Georgia, passed away at the Mayo Clinic on April 27, 2026. He was born May 22, 1962, in Heidelberg, Germany to the late Gilberto Gustafo Reyes and Nancy Claire Stroud Reyes.

Marc was a man whose life was defined by service, as he gave 26 years of his life to the United States Military....

Iris Rogers Campbell

Iris Rogers Campbell

Apr 21, 2026

Iris Campbell, 62, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born on October 13, 1963, to the late Cleveland Rogers and Dora King, Iris lived a life rooted in love, compassion, and selfless devotion to her family and those around her.

Iris was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a proud Granny whose...

Elwin Garrard Horne

Elwin Garrard Horne

Apr 18, 2026

Elwin Garrard Horne, 70, of Kingsland, GA passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born in St. Marys, GA on April 3, 1956, to the late Howard Horne and Dolly Dyal Horne.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Juanita Horne.

He is survived by his son: Eric (Cheryl) Horne; daughter: Natasha Manning; grandchildren:...

Marcyl Brown

Marcyl Brown

Apr 18, 2026

Marcyl Anna Brown, 91, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born in Harrington Park, NJ on August 23, 1934, to the late Charles Preuss and Gertrude Anna Kerber Preuss.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Arnold Brown.

She is survived by her 3 children: Nancy Fehr (Robert), Dewey DeTrude...

James Thornton Byrd, Jr

James Thornton Byrd, Jr

Apr 18, 2026

James “Jim” Thornton Byrd, Jr., 72, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at his home Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born August 21, 1953, in Clearwater, FL. to the late James Thornton Byrd Sr. and Margaret Sue Jones Byrd.

Jim was a man whose life was defined by generosity, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to others. He...

Dwight Raulerson

Dwight Raulerson

Apr 18, 2026

Dwight Raulerson, 75, of Folkston, passed away at his home Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born January 6, 1951 to the late Noah J. “N.J.” Raulerson and Ethel Burnsed Raulerson. He was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Delaine Raulerson and 2-brothers: Corley Raulerson and Chris...

Amber Gail O'Quinn

Amber Gail O'Quinn

Apr 12, 2026

Amber Gail Higginbotham O’Quinn was born on September 8, 1987, to Debbie Lynn and Mark Higginbotham at the hospital in Brunswick Georgia. Later in life she became the lucky stepdaughter of John Lineberger who loves her endlessly.

In her childhood, she brought smiles to faces and joy to the hearts of family and friends and kept that talent throughout her life....

Paul Bryan Lloyd

Paul Bryan Lloyd

Apr 8, 2026

Paul B. Lloyd, 57 of Callahan, FL passed away April 08, 2026, at the Warner Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 28, 1969, to the late Demery Laverne Lloyd Sr. and Mary Batton Lloyd. Paul loved to hunt and he worked hard every day so that he could enjoy his passion. He also...