Obituaries

William Arthur Smith

William Arthur Smith

Nov 10, 2023

 

Heaven’s gates swung open upon the arrival of William Arthur Smith, 67, of Dahoma, FL on Friday, November 10, 2023 in Kingsland, GA.

Bill passed into light from darkness surrounded by his loving family. Bill, the son of Wilbur Randall Smith and Sarah Eunice Smith, was preceded in death by his loving parents, his son Lucian Smith, and his...

Walter Albert Morgan

Walter Albert Morgan

Nov 9, 2023

 

Walter Albert Morgan, 80, of Woodbine, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, November 9, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 5, 1943 to the late Pasco Wesley Morgan and Ruth Randolph Harris Morgan. Walter retired from the City of St. Marys in 2016 after 30 years of employment. He attended White...

Barbara Ann Cornelius

Barbara Ann Cornelius

Nov 6, 2023

 

Barbara Ann Sweeting Cornelius, 58, of Homeland, GA passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born in Syracuse, NY on March 22, 1965 to the late Ralph Lewis Sweeting and Clara Belle Rice Sweeting. Barbara was a member of North Hilliard Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2-brothers; Ralph Sweeting...

Brian Elbert Wainwright

Brian Elbert Wainwright

Oct 30, 2023

 

Brian Elbert Wainwright, 56, of Folkston, GA passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born in Folkston, GA on December 30, 1966 to the late Ralph Lamar Wainwright, Sr. and Margaret Louise Bryant Wainwright.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter; Caitlyn Wainwright, a sister; Sharon W. McGauley, a brother; Keith...

William Thomas Walker Sr.

William Thomas Walker Sr.

Oct 26, 2023

 

William Thomas Walker, Sr., 79, passed away Thursday, October 26 at the Senior Care Center of Brunswick. Mr. Walker was born July 4, 1944 in Waynesville, GA to the late James Chester Walker and Annie Laura Walker. He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation and also worked with the Glynn County Public Works department doing roadwork. He loved...

Oscar Dale Vanzant

Oscar Dale Vanzant

Oct 22, 2023

 

Oscar  Dale  Vanzant

 

DANVILLE, GA – Oscar Dale Vanzant, 77 of Hwy 112, passed away Sunday in Augusta, GA.

 

The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday in Reece Funeral Home at 15548 US Hwy 80, Jeffersonville, GA.  Funeral services will be held Friday October 27, 2023 at 2:00PM in Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home at 526 Oakwood St. Folkston,...

Doris June Higinbotham Knox

Doris June Higinbotham Knox

Oct 20, 2023

 

Doris June (Higinbotham) Knox, age 95, of Grindstone, PA passed away in St. Mary's, Georgia on Friday, October 20, 2023.

She was born on August 16, 1928 to the late Samuel Higinbotham and Lucy (Ashcraft) Higinbotham. Doris loved quilting, cooking, baking, and canning. She was the oldest member of The Uniontown Church of the Brethren.

In addition to her...

Bonnie Bell Davis

Bonnie Bell Davis

Oct 17, 2023

 

Dr. Bonnie Teresa Bell Davis, 78, of Folkston, Georgia, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on October 17, 2023. Bonnie was born November 10, 1944 in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the only child of the late Roy Marshall Bell and Lura Belle Head Bell Konikoff. She attended Hattiecotton Elementary School in Nashville...

Joyce Ellen Reed

Joyce Ellen Reed

Oct 14, 2023

 

Joyce Ellen Bass Reed, 79, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at her home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born in Durham, SC on June 26, 1944 to the late Hoyt Bass and Lena Bass. Joyce was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2-sisters; Maxine...

Judith Anne Henry Wheeler

Judith Anne Henry Wheeler

Oct 13, 2023

 

Judith Anne Henry Wheeler, 83, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in Bradenton, FL on April 16, 1940 to the late Wilford P. Henry and Pauline Francis Saxmen Henry. Judith was a member of Live Oak Baptist Church where she loved to sing in the choir. Later she was a member of...

Elizabeth Jean Townsend Stewart

Elizabeth Jean Townsend Stewart

Oct 13, 2023

 

Elizabeth Jean “Jeanne” Townsend Stewart, 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in Sanford, FL on May 28, 1936 to the late Russell C. Pickron, Sr. and Blanche Elizabeth Wynn Pickron Townsend. Jeanne served with her husband Rev. Samuel H. Stewart at Buford Grove Baptist Church in Hilliard, FL. Later she attended...

Mary Katherine Kelleher

Mary Katherine Kelleher

Oct 11, 2023

 

Mary Katherine Kelleher, 82, of Hilliard, FL died peacefully in her sleep at Life Care Center of Hilliard on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born in St. Louis, MO on January 23, 1941 to the late Ferdinand Augustine Aloysius VerPlanke and Katherine Elizabeth Stubblefield VerPlanke. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny, FL.

In addition...

Mitzi Roy

Mitzi Roy

Oct 5, 2023

 

Mitzi Johnson Roy, 44, of Hilliard, FL went to be with Jesus at her eternal home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on May 3, 1979 to the late Harold Franklin Johnson and Florence Miller Johnson. Mitzi was a lifelong resident of Hilliard. She graduated high school in 1998. She was very smart. When...

Virginia Ruth Doty

Virginia Ruth Doty

Oct 2, 2023

 

Virginia Ruth Doty, 87, of Kingsland, GA passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2023. She was born in Logan, WV on May 2, 1936 to the late Thomas and Willie Mae Doty. She was an Account Executive in the Banking industry before her retirement.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by all her siblings.

She...

Elsie Faye Hughes

Elsie Faye Hughes

Sep 29, 2023

Elsie Faye Davis Goolsby Hughes, 95, of Callahan, FL passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2023. She was born in Talmo, GA on December 29, 1927 to the late William B. Davis and Mattie Stover Davis. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gray Gables in Callahan. In her early years, she was a member of Trinity Baptist...

Marsha Johnson

Marsha Johnson

Sep 28, 2023

 

Marsha Roddenbery Johnson “ran” through the gates of heaven on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was raised in Charlton County by her parents the late Thomas Lanier and Myrtle Murray Roddenberry. She attended beauty school and briefly worked as a beautician prior to getting married. She then became a homemaker, raising her three...

Jimmie Marvin Eunice

Jimmie Marvin Eunice

Sep 27, 2023

 

Jimmie Marvin Eunice, 85, of Folkston, GA passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born in Folkston, GA on March 31, 1938 to the late John Lester Eunice, Sr. and Mary Margaret Crews Eunice. He attended the Assemblies of God.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife; Jessie Mae “Patsy”...

Julia Ann Reed Spurlock

Julia Ann Reed Spurlock

Sep 23, 2023

 

Julia Ann Reed Spurlock, 82, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 14, 1941 to the late Vinton Reed and Ruth Lee Glover Reed. She was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...

Mary Wyl Donaldson Redmon

Mary Wyl Donaldson Redmon

Sep 21, 2023

 



Mary Wyl Donaldson Redmon, 87, of Yulee, FL passed away at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Blenheim, SC to the late John Robinson Donaldson and Willie Griffin Edmondson Snyder Donaldson.  She was a graduate of the University of Georgia. She retired from Coca-Cola. She was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan.

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Minter Andrew Garvin, Sr.

Minter Andrew Garvin, Sr.

Sep 16, 2023

 

Minter Andrew Garvin, Sr., 78, of Folkston, GA passed away on September 16, 2023.  The youngest of ten children, he was born in Macon, GA on November 4, 1944, to the late John Caulder and Anastacia McKenna Garvin.  He is a graduate of Mt. De Sales High School Class of 1963 in Macon, GA and the University of Georgia....