Obituaries

Will Randall Hodges

Will Randall Hodges

Apr 26, 2025

Will Randall Hodges, 58 of Hilliard, FL passed away on April 26, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1967 to the late Dean and Villa Hodges in Jacksonville, FL. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Randall & Bertha Crews, Bailey Hodges, Zeke & Alma Davis, his niece...

Renate Creel

Renate Creel

Apr 22, 2025

Renate Kalbhenn Creel, 91, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany on December 23, 1933, to the late George and Laney Kalbhenn. Renate grew up in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, just outside of Frankfurt. She moved to the United States in 1959. She was wonderful with orchids and all other plants. For many...

Mary Dixon Prescott

Mary Dixon Prescott

Apr 14, 2025

Mary Blanch Dixon Prescott, 89, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born in Pierce County, Georgia on August 14, 1935, to the late Alvin Asbury Dixon and Lizzie Prescott Dixon. Mary was a member of New Home Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.

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

Tammy Denise Potter

Tammy Denise Potter

Apr 8, 2025

Tammy Denise Potter, 56, of St. George, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born in Macclenny, FL on December 24, 1968, to Eugene Powell and Connie Hodges Powell. Tammy loved collecting Coke memorabilia. She worked at Rook’s General Store for over 25 years and was a staple of the St. George community. She was currently working...

Walter Byron Presley

Walter Byron Presley

Apr 7, 2025

Walter Byron Presley, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Monday, April 7 following a lengthy illness. He was born March 11, 1955, in Greenville, AL to the late D.W. Presley and Mittie Gorum Presley. He received his Master’s in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and retired...

Bonnie Rae Utsinger

Bonnie Rae Utsinger

Apr 5, 2025

Bonnie Rae Utsinger

May 30, 1948 – April 5, 2025

Bonnie Rae Utsinger left her earthly home on Saturday, April 5th, and is now walking the streets of gold. We find peace knowing she was joyfully welcomed by her parents, sister, husband, son, and many others who went before her.

Bonnie was born on May 30, 1948, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Robert and...

Douglas Ray McCullough

Douglas Ray McCullough

Apr 3, 2025

Douglas Ray McCullough was born in Laurens County, GA on May 7, 1930 to the late Clarence McCullough and Mamie Register McCullough. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Joseph Eldridge McCullough, Arnold Dykes McCullough (Euneeda); sister: Bryleen McCullough Williamson (Murriel); and brother-in-law: Johnny Stinson. Ray met the love of his life, Margie Hodges, in Hilliard, FL in...

Carolyn Denise Johns Crews

Carolyn Denise Johns Crews

Mar 30, 2025

Carolyn Denise Johns Crews, 70, of Nahunta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born in Folkston, Georgia, on November 26, 1954, to the late J.E. Johns and Manda Lee Prescott Johns. Carolyn was the definition of a devoted preacher’s wife.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: Rev. E.C. Crews.

She...

Johnny Leonard Rawls

Johnny Leonard Rawls

Mar 28, 2025

Johnny Leonard Rawls, 60, of St. George, GA passed away at his home on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 22, 1965, to the late William “Billy” Herbert Rawls and Marion Ricketson Rawls. Johnny was a handyman and loved wood carving.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: William...

Danny Roddenberry

Danny Roddenberry

Mar 23, 2025

Danny Roddenberry, 69, of Folkston, GA, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Danny was born in Folkston, GA, on June 1, 1955, the oldest son to Daniel H. Roddenberry and Robbie Jean Lentz Roddenberry. Danny was an athletic, outdoorsy type who was loved by everyone who met him. After graduation, Danny proudly served his country...

Carl E Harris

Carl E Harris

Mar 22, 2025

In Loving Memory (04/14/1933 – 03/22/2025)

It is with our hearts full of love and the deepest respect that we share the passing of our beloved Carl E. Harris of Hilliard, Florida. May his memory be for blessing.

Carl made his heavenly bound journey home and stepped into the Glory of our Lord and eternal fishing waters after a long and fulfilling...

Mary Lynnette Drury

Mary Lynnette Drury

Mar 19, 2025

Mary Lynnette Drury, 59, passed away at her home on Wednesday. March 19, 2025, surrounded by those she loved most. Mary was born the middle child of Allen "Pedro" Drury and Mary Jane "Bill" Crews Groover on October 6, 1965 in Folkston, GA.

Mary was an incredibly smart, resourceful, strong, independent, fun, and loving mama, granny, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and...

Warren Story Wheeler, Jr.

Warren Story Wheeler, Jr.

Mar 4, 2025

Warren Story Wheeler Jr. (Buddy) October 5, 1941 – March 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Warren Story Wheeler Jr. (Buddy), a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on March 4, 2025. Born on October 5, 1941, in Bradenton, Florida, to Doris Collins Wheeler and Warren S. Wheeler Sr., Warren—known as Buddy...

Barbara Jean Richardson Muresan

Barbara Jean Richardson Muresan

Mar 3, 2025

Barbara Jean Richardson Muresan, 82, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born in Portsmouth, VA, on September 16, 1942, to the late Dorie Paul Richardson and Leora Edmonds Clark.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: Gheorghe Muresan, daughter: Jennifer Lee Webb; son: Ernie Webb; sisters: Virginia Richardson...

Milton Frederick Coley

Milton Frederick Coley

Mar 1, 2025

Milton Frederick “Fred” Coley, 78, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home, Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born in Hazelhurst, GA to the late M.M. “Mack” Coley and Myrtice Brewer Coley. He was a Graduate of the University of Georgia. Fred worked at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base for over 30 years and owned and operated the Okefenokee...

Joyce Davis Gamble

Joyce Davis Gamble

Feb 27, 2025

Joyce Davis Gamble, 86, of Folkston, GA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 27, 2025, after a brief illness.

Joyce was born on February 7, 1939, to the late Ezekiel and Ruby Hodges Davis in Nahunta, GA. From a young age Joyce worked along with her siblings on their large family farm in Folkston. After graduating from...

Joseph Raymond Bryan, Jr.

Joseph Raymond Bryan, Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Joseph Bryan, Jr., 79, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. He was born in Waynesville, GA, on February 13, 1946, to the late Joseph Raymond Bryan, Sr. and Margaret Flake Bryan. Joseph was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 sons: William Bryan...

Carmen Starling Burch

Carmen Starling Burch

Feb 22, 2025

Carmen Starling Burch, 57, of Callahan, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on April 20, 1967, to the late Robert Starling and Deborah Brewer Starling.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years; Keith Adam Burch; brother-in-law: Kelly (Tammy) Burch; sister-in-law: Joye (Jamie) Roddenberry; niece: Rebecca Burch; nephew: Adam Davis; and...

Gloria Faye Thompson

Gloria Faye Thompson

Feb 21, 2025

Gloria Faye Thompson, 69, of Millwood, GA passed away at her home on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born in Folkston, GA on December 19, 1955, to the late John Ernest Snowden and Leah Crews Snowden.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Bill Thompson; and 2 siblings: Joey Snowden and Sylvia Snowden.

She is...

Michael Edward Lord

Michael Edward Lord

Feb 20, 2025

Michael Edward Lord, 74, of St. George, GA passed away at his home Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born February 19, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Joseph B. Lord and Evelyn Legget Lord. He was a 25 year member of the Jacksonville Painters Local Union #164. He was a member of the Folkston Masonic Lodge F&AM #...