Obituaries
Jeanelle Daphene Newkirk
Jul 2, 2026
Jeanelle Murphy Newkirk, 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, July 02, 2026. She was born in Surrency, Georgia on February 13, 1939, to the late Sue Nell Murphy. She was a devoted member of North Hilliard Baptist Church. A passionate sports enthusiast and loyal Hilliard Flashes fan, she attended every game for an incredible 47 consecutive years. Affectionately...
Joyce Fitzgerald Whigam
Jul 2, 2026
Eleanor Joyce Fitzgerald Whigam, 93, of Folkston, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born on November 2, 1932, in Wilcox County, Georgia, Joyce was the daughter of the late Perry Drew and Lila Keen Fitzgerald of Abbeville, Georgia.
Joyce lived a vibrant life, known for her immense love of her Lord, family, and friends. On January 28, 1951, she...
Jerry
Jun 26, 2026
Jeremiah "Jerry" Thomas Clymer, 52, of Folkston, Georgia passed away Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born April 21, 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father: Samuel Jess Clymer.
He is survived by his mother: Carolyn Patricia Herrin Crowther; 2-sisters: Brenda (Roy) Whitehead and Denise Lee; a brother: Robbie (Renee) Lee; a half brother: Adam Clymer and...
Joyce Marie Stephenson
Jun 22, 2026
Joyce Marie Stephenson, 80, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 04, 1945, to the late John Henry Shortridge and Virginia Lee Estes Shortridge. Joyce lived a life filled with creativity, laughter, faith, and deep love for her family. She spent many years working in customer service before retiring...
Maybelle Johnson Schultehenrich
Jun 20, 2026
Maybelle Johnson-Davis-Schultehenrich was born on May 14, 1937, in Nassau County, Florida, to Anna Nicholas Johnson.
She married Curtis Mack Davis, and together they had six children. The family lived in Folkston, Georgia, until 1975, when they relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. Before moving to Missouri, Maybelle worked at the Egg Processing Plant in Boulogne, Florida, and at the pants factory...
Nellie Ruth Carter
Jun 16, 2026
Nellie R Carter, 74, born in Houston Texas to the late Simmie Carter Jr. and Elizabeth McGowan, passed away on June 16, 2026. She was a healthcare worker who cared for others. She loved reading books, cooking, and flowers. She will be missed.
She will be missed by her extended family Jessica Fleming (Joseph), TJ Fleming (Katie), Ryan Andrews (Faith), Adam...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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