Obituaries

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...

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...

Denise Ann McGranahan

Denise Ann McGranahan

Mar 31, 2026

Denise Ann Dunn McGranahan entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born in Massena, New York and was raised in Norfolk, New York by her parents the late Darwin and Anna Casey Dunn. She was a 1973 graduate of Norwood-Norfolk Central High School. As an adult, she embraced the work force...

John Franklin Gowen, Sr.

John Franklin Gowen, Sr.

Mar 31, 2026

John Franklin Gowen, SR., 70, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at Life Care Center of Hilliard, Florida, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends.

Frank was born on March 14, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Baynard H. Gowen, Sr. and Willa Lee Smith Gowen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

John Joseph Bulford

John Joseph Bulford

Mar 30, 2026

John Joseph Bulford, 88, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 2, 1937, to the late William Guy Bulford and Edna Jones Bulford. John served his country in the United States Navy. He was an avid motorcycle rider. He loved boating,...

Nancy Jo Jones

Nancy Jo Jones

Mar 27, 2026

Nancy Jo Jones, 76, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on April 13, 1949, in Jacksonville, Florida, Nancy lived a life rooted in devotion—to her family, her faith, and the quiet strength that carried her through every season of life. She was a woman of deep love and steady...

Elizabeth Jean Murray

Elizabeth Jean Murray

Mar 26, 2026

Elizabeth Jean Murray, 90, of Folkston Georgia, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born on April 12, 1935, in Folkston, Jean lived a long and beautiful life in the same community where she was raised.

Jean was a woman of quiet grace and sweetness, the kind of person who made everyone around her feel welcomed and deeply cared for. She loved...

Brenda Lafaye Stivender Green

Brenda Lafaye Stivender Green

Mar 25, 2026

Brenda Lafaye Stivender Green, 59, of St. George, GA passed away March 25, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by what she considered her greatest gift, her husband and children. She was born October 21, 1966 in Jacksonville, FL. She was employed with the Charlton County School System for the last 23 years and retired to take the full time role...

Jonell Hickox Kelly

Jonell Hickox Kelly

Mar 23, 2026

Jonell Hickox Kelly, 89 of Folkston, Georgia passed away March 23, 2026, at River City Rehab. She was born January 24, 1937, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Evin and Ethel Hickox. Mrs. Jonell was a member of First Baptist Church of Folkston. She loved her Saturday mornings at Glenda’s Beauty Shop, loved to fish, and loved her dog, “Sarabi”....

Lisa Ann Panknin

Lisa Ann Panknin

Mar 22, 2026

Lisa Ann Panknin, 62, of Folkston, GA passed away at Folkston Park Care and Rehab on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was born in Westerly, RI on October 04, 1963, to the late Evelyn Burton Taylor. Lisa was of the United Methodist faith and loved going to church with her son, William.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in...

Allen Leroy Carter

Allen Leroy Carter

Mar 19, 2026

Allen Leroy Carter, 68, of Folkston, GA passed away at Folkston Park Care and Rehab on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 26, 1957, to the late Elbert Barton Carter and Margaret Eleanor Klintworth Carter. Allen served in the United States Army, was a carpenter by trade, and loved playing the keyboard.

In addition to...

James L. Johnson

James L. Johnson

Mar 16, 2026

James (Jim) L. Johnson, 82, of St. Mary’s, Georgia, passed away at his home Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born January 28, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas to the late Junior Felix Johnson and Catherine Dora McCollum Johnson.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two brothers: Ronnie Johnson and John E....

Alice Christine Murray

Alice Christine Murray

Mar 12, 2026

Alice Christine Hilton Murray, 74, of Folkston, Georgia passed away at her home Thursday, March 12, 2026.  She was born July 27, 1951 in Charlton County to the late Jesse Madison Hilton, Sr. and Thelma Ellieze Carter Hilton Hartfield.  She retired from Southeastern Bank in Folkston in 2014 after 40 years of faithful service.  She was a faithful member of...

Janice Carla Riggs

Janice Carla Riggs

Mar 6, 2026

Janice Carla Simpson Riggs, 85, of Hilliard, Florida passed away at her home Friday, March 6, 2026.  She was born November 21, 1940 in Kingsland, Georgia to the late Jesse Brown Simpson and Willie Bell Gay Simpson.  She retired in 2001 from the Madison County Florida School System.  She was an accomplished artist, enjoying painting and crochet.  In her spare...

Glenda Lanette Westberry

Glenda Lanette Westberry

Feb 26, 2026

Glenda Lanette Westberry, 73, of Kingsland, GA, passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System of Brunswick on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born in Folkston, GA, on July 01, 1952, to the late William Smith and Portia Anne O’berry. Glenda was a member of Homeland Pentecostal Church, she enjoyed singing, and she loved the Lord with all her heart....

Jimmy Waldrep

Jimmy Waldrep

Feb 25, 2026

James (Jimmy) P. Waldrep, 71, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at the UF Health Emergency and Urgent Care on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. He was born in Ganado, Texas, to the late Adolphus (Frank) Waldrep and Beulah (Midge) Waldrep.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Kimberly Elmer Waldrep (dec 1997); his second wife,...