Obituaries
Marion Elizabeth Pearce Conner Harris
Jan 23, 2024
Betty, as she was known all her life to family and friends, was a long time resident of Folkston, Ga. Born on June 2, 1927 in Jesup, GA to Jim Bedell Pearce, Sr. and Lucille Barnett Pearce. She was 96 years old when she went to her heavenly home on January 23, 2024. She moved to Folkston at the age...
Carl Bailey Cobb
Jan 22, 2024
Carl Bailey Cobb, 71, of Callahan, FL passed away on January 22, 2024. He was born in Callahan, FL on February 14, 1952 to the late Walter William Cobb and Josephine Nellie Strickland Cobb. Carl was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp, and was an avid outdoorsman and marksman.
In addition to...
Joseph Ethan Highsmith
Jan 19, 2024
Joesph Ethan Highsmith, 24, of Folkston, GA passed away January 19,2024 unexpectedly. Ethan was born on January 8th, 2000, in Kingsland GA to Betty Haywood and Bill Highsmith. Ethan was an employee of Kingsland GA EMT and Firefighter Station 16. He graduated from Charlton County High School in 2018. He was a part of the Charlton County Band of Pride, where...
Donna La'Fayne Lloyd-Whitney
Jan 15, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce Donna La-Fayne Lloyd-Whitney of Folkston Ga. passed away on January 15, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 30, 1958 to the late Ronald Roy Lloyd and JimmieMae Lloyd (O’Berry).
Donna loved life! She loved adventure and most of all she loved her family. She was so...
Faye Annette Reed
Jan 14, 2024
Faye Annette Reed, 61, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 31, 1962 to the late George Thomas Reed and Bonnie Jean Sullivan Reed. Faye was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 2-sisters; Vicky Carver and Kay Hodge.
She...
Brian Keith Snellgrove
Jan 14, 2024
Brian Keith Snellgrove, 62, of Folkston, GA passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1961 to the late Ronald Richard Snellgrove and Gail Elizabeth Brown Snellgrove. He attended 121 Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister; Ruth Elizabeth “Beth” Church, a brother; Lottie Paul Snellgrove, and...
Marie Ann Wood
Jan 12, 2024
Marie Ann Tanner Wood, 84 passed away January 12, 2024, after an extended illness. She was born at home on a farm where she was raised in Nicholls, GA to Albert Theodore "Bear" Tanner and Eula Lo (Cribb) Tanner on October 12, 1939. She married John Edward "Ed" Wood on October 7, 1958 in Folkston, GA.
Marie was a...
Bobby R Spence
Jan 11, 2024
Bobby R. Spence, 83, of Brunswick, GA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born in Lyons, GA on October 24, 1940 to the late Melvin Spence and Leo Rewis Spence Prevatt. Bobby served in the United States Marines. He loved fishing and woodworking. When his kids were younger, he was a volunteer coach with the Glynn...
John "Johnny" Marvin Johns
Jan 10, 2024
John “Johnny” Marvin Johns, 76, of Hilliard, FL, passed away at his residence Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born October 18, 1947 in Folkston, GA to the late Aaron Marvin Johns and Leila Raulerson Johns. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a member of Bethel Primitive Baptist Church where he served as a...
Betty Jane Carter
Jan 10, 2024
Betty Jane Carter, 95, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born in Memphis, TN on August 29, 1928 to the late Henry Carroll Biggs and Willie Mae Holt Biggs. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of Boulougne. Betty loved taking care of her grandkids, cooking and sewing.
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Edna Woolard Lambert
Jan 9, 2024
Edna Woolard Lambert, 85, of Folkston, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 9 at her home. She was born February 16, 1938 in Folkston, GA to the late Iron Edgar Woolard and Josephine Guinn Woolard. She was of the Church of God of Prophecy Faith and loved the Lord. She was a meek and humble woman.
In addition to her parents,...
Mary Darlene Love
Jan 5, 2024
Mary “Darlene” Love (Aldridge) passed from this life on January 5, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by her children, Mary Ann Owens (Terry) of Valdosta GA, Emily Moore of Plant City FL, Brandy Bateman (Johnny) of Talking Rock GA, Charles Aldridge (Mary) of Nashville GA. She is preceded in death by her parents Charlotte Ann Davis Aldridge and Felton...
Evelyn Jane Gates
Jan 3, 2024
Evelyn Jane Gates, 88, of Hilliard, FL, passed away at her home January 3, 3024. She was born in Greensburg, Indiana to the late Charles Raymond Broadus and Lilly Glenn Minary Broadus. She worked for the State of Florida Welcome Center for a number of years before her retirement.
She is survived by her daughters: Vicky (Joseph) Bryan...
Steven Eugene Joseph Roach
Jan 3, 2024
Steven Eugene Joseph Roach, 62, of Homeland, GA passed away in Jacksonville, FL Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born July 18, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Paul Harris Roach, Sr. and Barbara Nell Hayward Roach. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He was of the Catholic faith.
In addition to his parents, he...
Eddie Jackson Nelson
Jan 1, 2024
Eddie Jackson Nelson of Hilliard, Florida went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Jan 1, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on November 5th, 1954 to Earl and Bertha Johnson Nelson in Folkston, Ga. Having been born into a logging family, Eddie followed in their footsteps and continued to log his entire life...
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;...
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