Obituaries
Betty Jean Crews
Jan 1, 2024
Betty Jean Crews, 78, of St. George, GA passed away on January 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL following a brief illness. She was born in Bryceville, FL to the late Ellis Howard and Lillian Woods Howard. Betty was a homemaker and also a member New Life Baptist Church and a former member of River Road Baptist Church.
In addition...
Amos Nathaniel "Nate" McMillan
Jan 1, 2024
Amos Nathaniel “Nate” McMillan, 58, of Folkston, GA passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born in Folkston, GA on July 31, 1965. Nate loved spending time outdoors whether it be hunting, fishing or taking pictures of animals and nature. He spent 20 years working in law enforcement with the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office and then the...
Michael "Tater" Orvin Griffin
Dec 31, 2023
Michael “Tater” Orvin Griffin, 62, of Folkston, GA passed away December 31, 2023 in Brunswick following a lengthy illness. He was born March 3, 1961 in Folkston, GA to the late Orvin Griffin and Gertrude Sikes Griffin. Michael loved going to Charlton County Football games. He delivered newspapers for the Waycross Journal Herald for many years before his retirement. ...
Cathy Gentry
Dec 26, 2023
Mrs. Cathy M. Gentry, 67, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on her “special” day her birthday, December 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband, Coleman Gentry of Kingsland, her children, Laura (Donald) Pace, Tyler Gentry of Kingsland, and Dylan Gentry of Franklin, TN, one sister; Mary Darlene Love...
Betty Melba Simmons
Dec 23, 2023
Betty M. Simmons, 89, passed away Saturday December 23, 2023. She was born in Pierce County, Georgia on April 23, 1934 to the late George Barnard and Mattie Crews Jones.
She is preceded in death by her husband; Edwin L. Simmons, daughter;
Julia L. Simmons Cox, 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
She is survived by her son;...
Cathy Jean Lambert
Dec 19, 2023
Cathy Jean Lambert, 66, of Folkston, GA passed away in Savannah, GA on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born in Folkston, GA on July 16, 1957, to Robert Earl Lambert, Sr. and Edna Woolard Lambert. Cathy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing, playing the piano, singing Christian music, and collecting owls. She loved her dogs as much...
Patricia Ann Geiger
Dec 18, 2023
Patricia Ann Dixon Geiger, 68, of Folkston, GA passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born in Folkston, GA on June 5, 1955, to the late Lee Dixon and Effie Lee McCallister Dixon. Ann was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Amanda Michele Hubert
Dec 15, 2023
Amanda Michele Holton Hubert, 42, passed away Friday, December 15 from injuries sustained in an accident. She was born September 5, 1981 in Jacksonville, FL to Patty Nettles Hinson and the late Arthur Holton Jr.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents: Vera Lloyd West, William Nettles, Elizabeth Holton, and Arthur Holton Sr.
She...
Mia L Taylor
Dec 14, 2023
Mia L. Taylor, 58, passed on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at her residence in Columbus, GA.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 11:00AM at Mt. New Home Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Alderman Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Lloyd George Hewitt
Dec 12, 2023
Lloyd George Hewitt, 92, of Folkston, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born in Conway, SC on November 2, 1931 to the late Joseph W. Hewitt and Ruth Hardee Hewitt. He was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son; Gene Hewitt, 3-brothers;...
Marion Ruth Schwarting
Dec 11, 2023
Marion Ruth “Peggy” Schwarting was born January 23, 1936, in Lawrenceburg, TN, to Stanley and Opal Brown. Peggy left this world on December 11th surrounded by her daughters and husband of 69 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Kathryn, her son Casimir Jr., her grand-daughter Kendall, and grandson Steven.
She is...
Albert Amasa Matthews
Dec 9, 2023
Albert Amasa Matthews, 75, of Kingsland, GA passed away at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born in Baltimore, MD on March 19, 1948, to the late Amasa Levi Matthews and Nina Powley Brunson. Albert retired from the United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather; John Brunson, and a brother;...
Danny Dewayne McInvale
Dec 7, 2023
Danny Dewayne McInvale, 38, passed away Thursday, December 7 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born January 17, 1985 in Jacksonville, FL. He loved the outdoors whether it was hunting, fishing or just listening to his dogs run. He was a member of Corncob Island Hunting Club, Turkey Branch Hunting Club and Southern Waters Bass Fishing Club.
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Nal Dolf Creel
Dec 6, 2023
Nal Dolf Creel Sr., 86, of Homeland, GA passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 15, 1937 in Cottageville, SC to the late Lonnie Lee Creel and Rosa Ann Creel. He loved God and his family with all of his heart. He also loved fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Donald Brett Guy
Dec 2, 2023
Donald Brett Guy, 64, of Folkston, GA passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 3, 1959 to the late L.J. and Jeanette Carrie Granger Guy.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street,...
Albert Theodore Stevens, Jr.
Nov 27, 2023
Albert Theodore Stevens, Jr., 85, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born in Bainbridge, GA on November 4, 1938, to the late Albert Theodore Stevens, Sr. and Gladys Batterson Stevens. Al grew up in Bainbridge, GA. He loved basketball and played while at Valdosta State. His first teaching job was...
Kenneth Lamar Petty
Nov 18, 2023
Kenneth Lamar Petty, 61, of Folkston, GA, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born in Folkston, GA on May 17, 1962 to the late William Petty and Lou Mae Todd Strickland. Kenneth loved to shoot pool in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother;...
Wendall Wilbert Crews
Nov 16, 2023
Wendall Wilbert Crews, 76, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born in Folkston, GA, on June 1, 1947 to the late Randall Wilbert Crews and Bertha Hodges Crews. Wendall worked for the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office for over 20 years. He retired from the City of Jacksonville Streets and Highways Department. He was...
Frances Darlene Reed Rodenbarger
Nov 11, 2023
Frances Darlene Reed Rodenbarger, 78, of Hilliard, FL went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born February 16, 1945 in Folkston, GA to the late Coyle Reed, Sr. and Vera Prevatt Reed.
Frances was a loving mother to three daughters and a son. She also had a...
Jimmy Lavane Austin
Nov 10, 2023
Jimmy Lavane Austin, 72, of Folkston, GA passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born in DeRidder, LA on November 20, 1950, to the late Everett Lavane Austin and Mary E. Franklin Austin. Jimmy graduated from Baker High School in 1968. After afterschool he went on to work for Bow Brothers Constructions as a bridge builder. He...
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