Obituaries
Herbert Albert Stokes, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Herbert A. “A.J.” (Stump) Stokes, Jr., 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born in Callahan, FL on November 23, 1938, to the late Herbert A. Stokes, Sr. and Irene Mae Sikes Stokes. A.J. retired from Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation in December of 2000 after 36 years of service. He loved to...
Steven Ronny Canaday
Jan 21, 2026
Steven Ronny Canaday of St. George, Georgia, born September 25, 1953, in Folkston, Georgia, passed away January 21, 2026, in Jacksonville Florida after a lengthy illness. Steven was born to the late Joseph and Elender Canaday.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Belinda Canaday; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Junior Knox and Gertrude Knox; father-in-law: Troy Maddox; brothers-in-laws: Lannis Maddox,...
William Curby Sanderson
Jan 20, 2026
William Curby Sanderson, 87, of Kingsland, GA passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born in Folkston, GA on April 11, 1938, to the late Jimmy Sanderson and Nomie Knowles Sanderson Cartrette. A longtime member of Ruhamah Baptist Church, William’s faith and trust was in the Lord Jesus Christ. William loved being outdoors gardening, hunting...
Shari Suzanne Clark
Jan 19, 2026
In loving memory of Shari Suzanne Clark, 82, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born in Los Angeles, California on August 8, 1943, to the late Elvis Kenneth Clark and Edith Emily Huffman Clark.
Shari loved life and had a laugh that you could hear for miles.
She loved riding her beloved horses and with her...
Gerald James Delicato
Jan 19, 2026
Gerald James Delicato, 92, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born in Detroit, MI, on June 30, 1933, to the late Roger Delicato and Mary Wilkins. He was a retired truck driver and served in Korea in the United States Army. He was also a member of the Honor Guard of VFW. Gerald married Barbara Ann Kosich...
Carolyn Jeanette Betts
Jan 14, 2026
Carolyn Jeanette Betts, 87, of Cassville, MO went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1938, in Blackshear, Georgia to the late Leon Harper and Ruby Carter Harper.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker whose life was marked by creativity, faith, and a genuine love for people. A lifelong reader...
Sue Geiger
Jan 13, 2026
Sue Crews Geiger, 85, of Hilliard, FL passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born March 9, 1940 in Charlton County to the late Andrew Bryant Crews and Katherine Simmons Crews. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert...
Peggy McConnell
Jan 8, 2026
Peggy June McConnell, 77, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on September 14, 1948, to the late Robert Henry “Pappy” Holland, Sr. and Della Catherine “Granny” Millay Holland. Throughout her childhood she called many places home but eventually settled in Hilliard, Florida. There, she would meet and marry the love...
Russell Lee Sikes
Jan 8, 2026
Russell Lee Sikes, 60, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on March 29, 1965.
He is preceded in death by his father: Carl Russell Sikes, Jr.
He is survived by his mother: Vickie Blanton; son: Adam Russell Lee Sikes (Alexandria); grandchildren: Carter, Reagan, Kendall and Stetson; and siblings: Robin Shores (Joe), Claude...
Laverne "Buddy" Carter
Jan 7, 2026
Laverne “Buddy” Carter, 80, passed away at his residence in Brantley County on Wednesday, January 07, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1945, in Waycross, Georgia to the late Alton John Carter and Lorene Beatrice Carter. Mr. Carter was a veteran of the United States Army where served his country in Vietnam. He retired as the Transportation Director for...
Johnathan Raleigh Lower
Jan 6, 2026
Johnathan “Johnny” Raleigh Lower, son of Jonathan “JJ” and Mikayla Lower of Fairburn, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of January 6, 2026.
Born a month early on August 27, 2025, he will forever be remembered as being a fighter from day one. He weighed in at 5lbs 1.3oz at birth and grew to 12 lbs by three months!...
David Earl Lee
Dec 26, 2025
David Earl Lee, 79, of Folkston, GA passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Southeast Georgia Health System. He was born on August 15, 1946, in Folkston, Georgia to the late Noah Franklin Lee and Ovie Ola Harris Lee. He was a retired Binder Roller for King Edward Cigars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Thomas Raines Tillman
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas Raines Tillman (Tommy) passed away peacefully December 25, 2025 at Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, Georgia. Tommy was born March 26, 1946 in Tifton, Georgia to the late Guy Edward Tillman Sr., and Julia Raines Tillman. He grew up in Ashburn, Georgia and attended public schools there where he graduated with the class of 1964. In high school he...
Roger Dwight Prescott
Dec 25, 2025
Roger Dwight Prescott, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his residence. He was born May 26, 1965, to J.S. Prescott and the late Margie Ann Davis Prescott. Roger loved the outdoors where he spent time hunting, fishing, camping, and being at home on the farm with his dog, Rowdy. He liked to watch action...
Georgia Steinbach Williams
Dec 24, 2025
Georgia Steinbach Williams passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2025. Georgiawas born October 4, 1931 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frances (Kershaw)and George Steinbach. As a child Georgia moved to Franklin, Virginia but always heldTomahawk and her Wisconsin family close in her heart and memories. An avid student, afterhigh school she attended James Madison University and...
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...
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