Obituaries
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...
John Luther Roswan
Oct 6, 2025
John Luther Roswan, 81, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 24, 1944, to the late Raymond Roswan and Virginia Jackson Roswan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He is survived by his 3-children: Sheila Roswan Sharpe, John Wesley Roswan and Sara Doreen Rewis (Waylon); brother:...
Melanie Marie Crawford
Oct 3, 2025
Melanie Marie Crawford of St. George, Georgia passed away October 3, 2025. Melanie was born on August 9, 1949, in Folkston, GA to the late John and Laura Crawford. She was the owner of a beauty salon, “Beautiful Reflections” in Jacksonville, FL for many years. She also enjoyed a career with Liberty National Insurance Company.
She is predeceased by her parents,...
James Curtis Mixon, Sr.
Sep 29, 2025
James Curtis Mixon, Sr. 95, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born in Dupont, Georgia on September 14, 1930, to the late Jesse Enoch Mixon and Hazel Pearl Wilson Mixon. Mr. Mixon was a veteran of the United States Air Force, former deacon at Block House Baptist Church, and member...
Joseph T. Williams
Sep 28, 2025
Joseph Talmadge Williams, 73, of Kingsland, GA passed away at his home September 28, 2025. He was born April 15, 1952 in Brunswick, GA to the late Joseph C. Williams and Edna Agusta Segui Williams Cooner. He worked as a Supervisor for Gilman Paper Company for a number of years and retired from the D Ray James Prison.
In addition to...
Jennifer Lynne Wold
Sep 19, 2025
Jennifer Lynn Wold, 49, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born December 1, 1975 in Honolulu, HI.
She is survived by her children: Tabitha Green, Kelsey Wold and Jack Wold; her step-son: Mitchell Green; her father: Ernie Wold; her mother: Bonnie Butler Wold; 2-sisters: Stacey Wold and Jamie (Allen) Green; grandchildren: Tatum Wold...
Donovan Webb
Sep 17, 2025
Donovan Erskine Webb, 61, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home September 17, 2025. He was born August 10, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated from Hilliard High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1983-1987at duty stations Parris Island, SC, 29 Palms, CA, Camp Lejeune, NC and Camp Schwab, OK. In the Marine Corps,...
Paul Anthony King, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Paul Anthony King Jr., 36, of Folkston, GA passed away at South Georgia Health System on September 08, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1989, in Brunswick, GA to Paul Anthony King, Sr. and Charlotte Spurlock King. He was employed with Quick Chik, member of Buford Grove Baptist Church, and an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan.
He is predeceased by his...
Troy Hodges
Sep 7, 2025
Troy Hodges, 74, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born in St. George, GA on November 24, 1950, to the late Hubert Malcolm Hodges and Edna Willie Hudson Hodges. Troy enjoyed the outdoors. He was a member of River Road Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents,...
Kathryn Kirkendall
Sep 5, 2025
Kathryn Diane Kirkendall, 69, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Friday, September 5 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. She was born February 28, 1956 in Fernandina Beach, FL to the late Edward Kelly Wilds, Sr. and Maybelle Hodges Lintao. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Howard Lee Noble
Sep 3, 2025
Howard Lee Noble, 78, of Folkston, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born in Newell, GA on October 9, 1946, to the late Sterling Noble and Effie Boyd Noble. Howard attended Charlton County High School. He was a very hard worker.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughters: Jerita Noble-Hill of Albany,...
Ernest Thomas Reed, Sr.
Sep 2, 2025
Ernest Thomas Reed Sr., 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at Baptist Downtown on September 02, 2025. He was born on December 22, 1937, in Hilliard, FL to the late Jay L. Reed Sr. and Pauline Murray Reed. He retired as a Masonry Contractor and was a member of the Masonry Contractor Association of America.
He is predeceased by his loving...
Pearl Chesser Altman
Aug 31, 2025
Pearl Chesser Altman, 86, of Folkston, GA passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 in Brunswick, GA. She was born April 1, 1939 in Folkston, GA to the late Harry Chesser, Sr. and Neetie Rider Chesser. She was a faithful member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church for many years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Pearl Crews Batton
Aug 30, 2025
Lillian Pearl Crews Batton, 97, of Homeland, GA passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Brunswick, GA. She was born April 9, 1928 in Charlton County to the late William and Effie Celia Lowther Crews. She was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Emory Milton Batton, Jr.;...
Ray Elijah Guinn
Aug 26, 2025
Ray Elijah Guinn Sr., 79, of Homeland, GA passed away at his home August 26, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1946, in Folkston, GA to the late Elijah L. Guinn and ViroLee Guinn. He retired as an Asphalt Plant Foreman after many years of service and spent the last 4 years working for the city of Homeland. He...


