Obituaries

Jan 25, 2009

Rodger D. Roddenberry, 54 of Folkston passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at his residence. Rodger was born February 21, 1954 to the late Donald Gray and Mary Catherine Martin Roddenberry. He served his country in the United States Army and the National Guard. He was a lifelong resident of Folkston. He is survived by his brother: Larry Roddenberry of...

Jan 11, 2009

Jane Clemmons Wells, 76, of Folkston, passed away January 11, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Effingham County, Georgia to the late James W. and Ola Jones Clemmons. She was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Miles Franklin Wells, Jr.; and 5-Brothers: J.W. Clemmons, Marion Clemmons,...

Jan 4, 2009

William Marvin(Bill) Prescott, 81 passed away January 4, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born in Charlton County to the late Benjamin and Julia Harris Prescott. He was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from CSX Railroad with the Roadway Department after 38 years. He was a member of the New Home Baptist Church in Lakeland. He was preceded in...

Dec 30, 2008

Mary Nobles Holt Campbell, 107 of Folkston passed away December 30, 2008 in Baptist Village, Waycross, Georgia. She was born December 17, 1901 to Bill Nobles and Amanda Howard Nobles in Dooly County, Georgia. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Folkston. She was preceded in death by two husbands: Joseph Franklin Holt and Ed Campbell; Three sons:J.T....

Dec 25, 2008

Gheorghe Muresan, 57 of Callahan,Fl., passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fl. A native of Romania, he was born to Ana-Floarea Schiopol and George Muresan on November 17, 1951. He graduated college in Romania and entered the field of Marine Biology, before coming to the United States to live. He enjoyed Antiquing, gardening and spoiling...

Dec 24, 2008

Edwin Laverne Simmons, 80 of Hilliard passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 in Shand's Jacksonville. He was born to Joseph Benjamin and Clyde Lois Anderson Simmons on December 3, 1928 in Jacksonville, Fl. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons is survived...

Dec 22, 2008

James Arnold O'Berry, Sr., 66, of Folkston, passed away Monday December 22 after a lengthy illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Charlton County. He was the Manager of the Local Telephone Company for a number of years. He is the son of the late Frank and Polly O'Berry. He was preceded in death by his first wife:...

Dec 15, 2008

Juanita Irene Sullivan Lawson, 66, of Hilliard, passed away December 15, 2008 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was a life long resident of Hilliard, a homemaker, a mother. She was a member of the Order of Rainbows, Hilliard Chapter of Easter Stars, and was employed at Wal-Mart. She is survived by 2-sons: Robert C. Sweat of St. George, GA,...

Dec 13, 2008

Douglas Anthony Musgrove, 45, of Hilliard, passed away Saturday December 13, 2008. He is survived by 3-Sons: Anthony Bernon Musgrove and Aaron Harold Musgrove of Hilliard and Douglas Ryan Musgrove of Blackshear, GA; a Daughter: Ashley Nicole Musgrove of Folkston, GA; his Father: Alton Bernon Musgrove of Hilliard, FL; his Mother: Hilda Grace Musgrove of Folkston, GA; a Brother: Joseph...

Dec 5, 2008

Melrose Thompson Sikes; 88 Her Faith became sight Friday evening when, surrounded by her family at her home, she was ushered into heaven to see her Savior and her loved ones who had gone before. Miss Melrose was born in Chiggerhill, Alabama on Sand Mountain to Josie Kelly Thompson and Harlen L. Thompson on October 28, 1920.   She grew up...

Nov 20, 2008

Janice LaFaine Nettles Harris, 53 of Hilliard, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at her residence.

She was born to John Carl “JC” Nettles and Rachael Inez Hickox Nettles on November 12, 1955 in Folkston, Ga.. She worked for 19 years as a Para-Professional with the Nassau County Board of Education. She was a...

Nov 18, 2008

Helen Louise Bryant Ray, 89 of St. George passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Alachua County, Florida to Bertha Fowler Bryant and Cliff Bryant on May 8, 1919. She had been a resident of Charlton County for the past 15 years. She was a member of Dinsmore Church of God....

Nov 11, 2008

Mary Frances Ross, 66, of St. George, passed away November 11, 2008 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born in Dothan, Alabama to the late Alto Madison Hays and Mattie Martha Truesdell Hays. She was a former member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church and currently a member of the First Baptist Church of St....

Nov 10, 2008

Alan Dale Baumgartner, 70, of Hilliard, passed away November 10 in Jacksonville following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Bluffton, Indiana. His parents were the late Raymond and Alva Carter Baumgartner. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was a member of the Westside Republican Club and was...

Nov 10, 2008

Vina Belle Harris Burch, 90, of Folkston, passed away Monday November 10 at Sunbridge Health and Rehab for Folkston. She was a ntive of Charlton County. Her parents were the late Darling Lovejoy and Lou Johns Harris. She was a Charter member of The Folkston First Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband: Melvin Burch; a...

Nov 5, 2008

Wilson Calvin Daniels, 69 of Folkston passed away November 5, 2008 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born April 5, 1939 in Toombs County, Ga. to Royedell and Willie Rewis Daniels. Calvin had been a resident of Charlton County for the past 43 years. He was employed with the City of Folkston, and was a volunteer Firefighter....

Oct 17, 2008

John H. “Chief Wise Bull” Hilton, 66, of Chappells, SC, passed away October 17, 2008 at Hospice of the Piedmont in Greenwood SC after a short illness. He was born February 3, 1942 to the late Thelma Carter Hilton Hartsfield and Jesse M. Hilton, Sr. in Folkston, GA. John grew up and worked several jobs in Charlton Co. including logging,...

Oct 12, 2008

Amy D. Tomlinson, 86 of Nahunta, Ga., passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Bayview Nursing Home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Charlton County until last year. She was born to Bert and Isabelle Carter Crews on August 10, 1922. Ms. Amy loved embroidrey, quilting and other types of needlework. She was a member of Folkston Church...

Oct 10, 2008

Kay Tomlinson Ratliff, 70, of Folkston, passed away October 10 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. She was a native and life long resident of Charlton County. She was the daughter of the late Isbon B. and Alice Fender Tomlinson. She was a member of Camp Pinkney Baptist Church and the North Florida Blue Grass Association. She retired...

Oct 7, 2008

Alton John Baptist Carter, 91, of Folkston, passed away Tuesday October 7 at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL. He was a native and life long resident of Charlton County. His parents were the late John and Emma Dyal Carter. Mr. Carter served as a Charlton County Commissioner for 24 years and as Sheriff for 3 years and...