Obituaries

Mar 23, 2008

Dawson Eugene Conner, 68, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday March 23 following a lengthy illness. He was born in St. George to the late Dawson and Ethel Crews Conner. He is survived by 2-children: Michael (Lisa) Conner of Hilliard and Elaine (Ken) of ; 2-Brothers: Frank Conner of MacClenney, FL and Horace (Diane) Conner of Taylor, FL; 3-Sisters: Bertha Taylor...

Mar 19, 2008

George Erwin Newkirk, Sr., 69, of Hilliard, passed away March 19, 2008 at Baptist Medical Center, after an extended illness. He was born to Elizabeth Ann Federico Newkirk and Erwin Francis Newkirk, the oldest of eight children, on November 1, 1938 in Kingston, New York. While serving his country in the United States Navy, he met and married his wife...

Mar 19, 2008

James William Hodge, 84 of St. George, passed away Wednesday, March 19, in St. Vincent's Medical Center. He was born to Luther and Ida Mae Hodge, June 7, 1923 in Hartford, Alabama. He retired from CSX Railroad as Track Foreman after 34 years. He is survived by his wife: Iris Hodge of St. George, Georgia; Three Sons: Johnny M. Hodge(Gloria)...

Mar 18, 2008

Benjamin Jack Herring, 70, of St. George, passed away Tuesday March 18 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following an illness. He was born in Goldsboro, NC, to the late Benjamin Chester Herring and the late Mildred Elizabeth Lynch Herring. He is survived by his wife: Lucy Herring of St. George, GA; 4-Children: Travis Kyle Buchanan of St. George, Lisa Ann...

Mar 18, 2008

Robert Earl Dinkins, 70 of Homeland passed away March 18, 2008 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. He was born September 25, 1937 to the late Goldie Dovie Wilson and Ernest Lemuel Dinkins. He is survived by his wife: Patricia T. Dinkins; 5 children: Diana Watts, Brenda Watts(Charles), Thomas Dinkins(Peggy), Devon Dinkins, Marvin Dinkins(Pam); 13 Grandchildren and 1 Great-grandson;...

Mar 13, 2008

Pasco Sidney Bryant, 81, of Folkston, passed away at his home March 13, 2008. He was born in Princeton, FL to the late James F. Bryant and the late Bertha Amanda Johns Bryant and had been a resident of Charlton County for 80 years. He was a charter member of Trader's Hill United Methodist Church and attended Folkston United Methodist...

Mar 12, 2008

Nina Mae Bowers Alexander, 62 of Hilliard passed away March 12, 2008 in Shands of Jacksonville. A native of Folkston, Georgia, she was born August 9, 1945 to Earl Bowers and Veronica Reed Brooker. She worked at the Charlton County High School in the lunch room and later at Okefenokee Resturant as a waitress for over two years. She was...

Mar 10, 2008

Thelma Crawford Ganey, 85 of Folkston passed away March 10, 2008 at her residence after an extended illness. A life long resident of Charlton County, she was born July 28, 1922 to John D. Crawford and Gussie Reynolds Crawford. She was employed at Gilman Paper Company, where she retired after 33 years. She was a member of United International Paper...

Mar 10, 2008

Carolyn Ann Rabideau Keene, 60 of Hilliard, passed away March 10, 2008 at Community Hospice Morris Center, Jacksonville. Carolyn was born August 25, 1947 to Homer Joseph Rabideau and Doris Emma LaValley Rabideau in Brattleboro, Vermont. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic Faith. Survivors include her husband: Lewis Keene of Hilliard; Daughter: Tina Hazelton of Brattleboro,Vermont; Son: Scott...

Mar 1, 2008

Colonel Greg Norsworth, 43 of Homeland, passed away March 1, 2008 in Savannah, Ga. Survivors include his children: Heather Norsworthy of Kingsland; John Norsworth of Folkston; Mother: Nettie Herrin(Jack) of Homeland; Sisters: Grendel Walden(Delton) of Seadrift, TX.; April Herrin of Homeland; Brother: J.J. Herrin(Patti) of Homeland; Grandmother: Myrtice Clemmons of Florida; Several Nieces, Nephews and other relatives. He was preceded...

Feb 14, 2008

Maudria Johnson Conner, 91, of Folkston, passed away February 14 at Camden Medical Center. She was a native and life long resident of Folkston. Her parents were the late John Henry and Gracie Ann Gay Johnson. She was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 69 years: Zelton Conner; 2-Daughters: Melodie (John)...

Feb 14, 2008

Emory Milton Batton, Jr., 80, of Homeland, passed away Thursday February 14 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Emory Milton and Oveda Murrow Batton, Sr. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church. He retired from...

Feb 8, 2008

Mr. Bobby Todd, 59, of Folkston, passed away February 7 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Douglas, Georgia to the late Edward C. Todd and the late Linnie Alexander Todd. He was a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Feb 6, 2008

Billie Marie Johnson, 90 of Folkston passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2006 in the Life Care Center of Hilliard, Fl. Ms. Billie was born in Hilliard, Florida on December 13, 1917 to Samuel Spencer Buford and Georgia Elizabeth Mattox. She was a homemaker and loved her family and friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Folkston. Survivors:...

Feb 4, 2008

Geraldine Frances Dillard passed away February 3, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. She will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Gerry was the ultimate caregiver for her family, graciously giving her time and energies to those who needed her. Gerry was born in Folkston, Georgia on February 9, 1943. She was...

Jan 25, 2008

Melvin R. Pritchard, 59, of Hilliard, passed away Friday January 25 in Jacksonville following a lengthy illness. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his son: Matthew Pritchard and his parents: Marcus Melvin Pritchard and Margaret Annie Glatt Didone. He is survived by his wife: Rose Pritchard; 2-Children: Christy Hall and JD Hilton; and...

Jan 25, 2008

Kristin Love Adams, 14 Months, passed away Friday, January 25, 2008, at her residence in Hilliard, Florida.

Born to Brandy Love Edwards and Mark Eric Adams on October 16, 2006 in Fernandina Beach, Florida, she had been a resident of Hilliard, Florida.

Survivors include her parents: Brandy and Mark Adams; 2 Sisters: Misty Burkhart (Josh) of Jacksonville,...

Jan 22, 2008

Delaine W. Raulerson, 53, of Folkston, passed away Monday January 22 at her residence following a long illness. She was a native of Charlton County. She was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father Henry Gaston “Moe” Willingham. She is survived by her husband Dwight Raulerson of Folkston; 2-Children: Shannon K (Tosha)...

Jan 22, 2008

Denver J James Osborne, 85 of Yulee, Fl. Passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in the Morris Center of Northeast Florida Community Hospice. Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia , April 15, 1922, he served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Shriner's in Jacksonville, Fl. He was preceded...

Jan 21, 2008

Juanita Stokes Stroup, 93, of Folkston, passed away January 21 in Brunswick. She is a native and life long resident of Charlton County. Her parents were the late L.E. And Molly Braddock Stokes. She owned and operated the Richcliff Restaurant in Folkston until her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Folkston. Her life was centered...