Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Carlton Lee Thompson
Nov 23, 2025
Carlton “Spar” Thompson, 76, of St. George, GA passed away peacefully with his children by his side on November 23, 2025. He was born January 18, 1949 to the late Bruce Thompson, Sr. and Mary Sikes Thompson. Spar was loved by all that knew him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bruce Thompson, Billy...
Mattie Elizabeth Hathcock Canaday
Nov 21, 2025
Betty Canaday whose given name was Mattie Elizabeth Hathcock Canaday went to rest with her Lord and Savior at her home on November 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Betty was born on April 16,1930 in Lake Wales, Florida where her family lived briefly before moving back to Georgia. Her family settled in Doerun, Georgia where they farmed the...
Larry Robert "Bubby" / "Boy" Clairday
Nov 20, 2025
Larry Robert Clairday, known as “Bubby” and “Boy,” of Folkston, GA passed away at home in his parent’s arms on Thursday, November 20, 2025. He was born in Savannah, GA on November 13, 2025, to Larry Davis Clairday, III and Alexis Michelle Dortch Clairday.
He is survived by his parents: Larry Clairday, III and Alexis Clairday; sister: Birkley Clairday; grandparents: Matt...
Mary Okellia Sikes
Nov 19, 2025
Mary Okellia Sikes, 73, of Homeland, GA passed away at HCA Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Lyons, GA on April 1, 1952, to the late Ernest Sikes, Sr. and Ottie Lynell Stripling Sikes.
Mary is survived by her sisters: Polly Crumpler and Betty Sue Knox (Craig); brother: Ernest Sikes, Jr. (Patsy); nieces and nephews: Justin...
Preston Daniel Prescott
Nov 4, 2025
Preston Daniel Prescott, 21, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born December 20 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church and was a member of Shining Stars. He played baseball this year for the first time with the Miracle League in Waycross. Above all, he loved being a pirate.
He...
Jason Michael Talley, Sr.
Oct 29, 2025
Jason Michael Talley, Sr., 54, of Waycross, GA passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Hollywood, FL on February 26, 1971, to the late Douglas Talley and LouAnna Eustler Street.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years: Shea Talley; children: LJ Talley, Blake Warren (India), Cody Warren (Ashten), Marissa Walter (Ryan),...
James Wayne Pegg
Oct 25, 2025
James W. Pegg, of Polk County, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, while hunting in Georgia.
James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected businessman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy Pegg, with whom he shared over 37 years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and partnership.
A proud father, James is survived by his children Shawna...
Uly Raymond Nicks
Oct 24, 2025
Uly Raymond Nicks, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Del Rio, Tennessee, on October 24, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1955, in Folkston, Georgia to James and Elizabeth Buchanan Nicks.Uly spent the early part of his life in Hilliard, Florida, where he was known for his hard work, big heart, and love of family. At...
Eunice Carol Grissett
Oct 17, 2025
Eunice Carol Grissett, 88, of White Oak, GA passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1937, in White Oak, GA to the late Horace Drury and Margaret Parker Drury. She was a member of Waverly Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years:...
Pamela Moore DeFiore
Oct 8, 2025
Pamela Moore DeFiore was born 9-4-51 in Charleston, West Virginia. Pam grew up in Hamilton, Ohio and graduated from Ross High School.
Pam moved to Florida in 1973 and became a Registered Nurse. She worked the night shift at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa for nearly two decades. Pam was in a bowling league for many years in Tampa and had...
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