Obituaries
Thomas Franklin Bryant
Aug 18, 2023
Thomas Franklin Bryant, 72, of Folkston, GA passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born in Folkston, GA on June 10, 1951, to the late James I. and Lois Chesser Bryant. Tommy was a member of the Folkston Jaycees, served on the Farm Service Agency’s Charlton County Committee, proud player on Folkston Motorpart’s and coach on Whitey’s...
Joann Chancey Phillips
Aug 18, 2023
Joann Chancey Phillips, 76, of Athens, GA passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born October 4, 1946 in Folkston, GA to the late Marvin J. Chancey and Alice Mizell Chancey. Mrs. Phillips lived in Folkston most of her life before moving to Athens to be closer to her daughters. She...
Lee Roy Burch, Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
Lee Roy Burch, Jr., 86, passed away Friday, August 18 at Life Care Center in Hilliard, Florida. Mr. Burch was born December 27, 1936 in Callahan, FL to the late Lee Roy Burch, Sr. and Rebecca Kirkland Burch. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He retired from Lift Power in Jacksonville, FL as an industrial forklift...
Jon Christen Finsness
Aug 16, 2023
Jon Christen Finsness, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born in St. Paul, MN on May 14, 1953 to the late Stanley E. and Patricia Jean Finsness. Jon served in the United States Navy for 22 years. He was a wonderful “Papa Jon” to all of his grandchildren.
In addition to his...
Terry Alan Hendricks
Aug 13, 2023
Surrounded by his family, Terry Alan Hendricks of Hilliard, FL peacefully slipped into the second half of life’s adventure, on August 13, 2023.
Born August 30, 1955 in Fernandina Beach, FL to Edward Gray Hendricks and Betty Jean (Harris) Hendricks, he lived his childhood in Nassauville. His military service was in the Army, stationed in Germany in 1974.
He...
Walter Emanuel Knowles
Aug 10, 2023
Walter Emanuel Knowles, 40, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on March 3, 1983 to Eric Knowles and Sonja Morgan Knowles. Walter loved to fish, grill, and hang out with friends. He enjoyed attending church at Victory Baptist Church. You could find Walter at a softball game with his...
Mary Hulbert Lee
Aug 9, 2023
Mary Hulbert Lee, 83, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her home Wednesday, August 9, 2023 following a lengthy illness. She was born August 27, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Edward Arthur Hulbert and Mildred Catherine Norton Hulbert. She worked as a CNA for a number of years and was also a homemaker. She was a member...
Larry "Bubba" David Rhoden, Jr.
Aug 5, 2023
Larry “Bubba” David Rhoden, Jr., 48, of Hilliard, FL passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born December 13, 1974 in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated in 1992 from Baldwin Jr/Sr High School. He attended Florida Gateway Community College Police Academy. He was employed with CSX Transportation Railroad for almost 10 years. ...
Zona Jeannette Hodges
Aug 4, 2023
Zona Jeannette Cowart Hodges, 83, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday August 4, 2023 in Savannah, GA. She was born October 10, 1939 in St. George, GA to the late Claude Mack Cowart and Beulah Allen Cowart. She retired from General Electric. She attended Lake Butler Church of God before moving to Folkston. She loved to travel and lived...
Dale Popwell Braddock "Ducky"
Aug 1, 2023
Dale “Ducky” Popwell Braddock, 73, of Hilliard, Florida gained his wings on August 1st, 2023.
Ducky was born March 20, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Donald Pasco (D.P.) and Claudine Braddock. He was raised as a Christian and grew up attending First Baptist Church of Callahan, where he was baptized as a young boy. Ducky graduated from Callahan...
Fred C. Carter
Jul 28, 2023
Fred C. Carter, 74, of Rincon, GA passed away at his home, July 28, 2023. He was born June 5, 1949 in Folkston, GA to the Late Cecil E. Carter and Ruth Tucker Carter. Following High School, he attended Georgia Southern. Fred worked for Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Fire Department for over 23 years and served as...
Paul Ashley Ellis
Jul 27, 2023
Paul Ashley Ellis, 52, of Folkston, GA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Charleston, SC on October 20, 1970. Paul loved to fish and be outdoors. He loved playing video games with his friend, Chris Hall.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Zadie Elma Brown Ellis and George Clarence Ellis, Sr.,...
Laverne Broward Rowe, Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
Laverne Broward Rowe, Jr., 74, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Bryceville, FL on July 6, 1949 to the late Laverne Broward Rowe, Sr. and Nulfay Dejaun Barber Rowe. He graduated from Callahan High School in 1968. He served in the United States Air Force for four years. He was employed...
Jack Garland Farris, Jr.
Jul 24, 2023
Jack Garland Farris, Jr., Age 57 of Hilliard, Florida passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023 at Baptist Health North in Jacksonville, Florida. Jack was born April 2nd, 1966 in Roanoke, Virginia to Jack Farris Sr. and Judy StClaire Carter.
Jack is survived by his wife, Gayle VanZant Farris, of 36 years, two sons, Michael Farris (Breanna), Jay...
John Leonard "J.L." Reeves, Jr.
Jul 24, 2023
John Leonard Reeves, Jr. (J.L.), 89, passed away at his home on Monday, July 24, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Hilliard, FL on December 13, 1933 to the late John L. Reeves, Sr. and Nettie Conner Reeves. He was an Elder in the Primitive Baptist faith and member of Nathalene Primitive Baptist Church....
Russell Andrew Spradley
Jul 19, 2023
Russell Andrew Spradley, 66, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on April 17, 1957, his mother’s birthday, to the late Joel Fairlee Spradley and Vernell Burch Spradley. Russell attended Camden County High School. Growing up, he played Little League baseball in Camden County. In his younger years, his...
Ivy Touchton Townsend
Jul 18, 2023
Ivy Touchton Townsend, 52, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 30, 1970 to Ivylyn Tarrance Townsend and John Benjamin Townsend, Jr.
He is preceded in death by his father; John Townsend, Jr.
He is survived by his mother; Ivylyn Townsend of Jacksonville, Florida, his...
Veronica Diane Woodward
Jul 10, 2023
On the morning of July 10th, Veronica (Diane) Woodward passed from this earth peacefully with her daughter by her side. Diane loved to crochet, sew, grow flowers, and was an avid animal lover. She rescued many animals in her lifetime. Diane was a beloved Mother and Grandmother and was adored by many. She was predeceased by her husband of 49...
Aaron Michael Warren
Jul 6, 2023
Aaron Michael Warren, 36, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born August 1, 1986 in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated from Charlton County High School where he played on the state runner-up football team in 2004. He enjoyed surfing, gaming, animals and the outdoors. He was employed as a Civil Engineer...
Johnnie N Johnson
Jul 3, 2023
Johnnie N. Johnson, 89, of Folkston, GA passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Boulougne, FL April 24, 1934 to the late Freddie Johnson and Anna Nichols Cox. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and retired from the US Coast Guard. After his military service, he...
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