Obituaries

Robert Lee Webb

Robert Lee Webb

May 21, 2023

 

Robert Lee Webb, 59, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born in Palm Beach, Florida on January 22, 1964 to the late William Harold Webb and Freida Hilda Kautz Webb.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother; Walter J. Webb.

He is survived by 3-siblings; William (Helen)...

John Thomas Melton, Sr.

John Thomas Melton, Sr.

May 20, 2023

 

John Thomas Melton, Sr., 75, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on November 3, 1947 to the late James Thomas Melton and Ethel Harris Melton. John served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the React CB Radio Club and loved to watch wrestling. 

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John Ottis Lakey, Jr.

John Ottis Lakey, Jr.

May 20, 2023

 

John Ottis Lakey, Jr., 78, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 20, 1945 to the late John Ottis Lakey, Sr. and Doris Agnes Gaston Lakey. Before moving to Folkston in 2018, John and his wife, Peggy, were residents of Vidor, Texas. John retired from Ohmstede Machine Works...

Wayne "Halfbreed" Lee

Wayne "Halfbreed" Lee

May 17, 2023

 

Wayne “Halfbreed” Lee, 67, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on June 18, 1955 to the late Dorminy Lee and Mary Melissa Shuman Lee. Wayne loved hunting, fishing and living on the river. He loved his grandchildren the most and enjoyed cheering on the Maiden’s Softball team. He was...

Shirley Louise Snowden

Shirley Louise Snowden

May 16, 2023

 

Shirley Louise Snowden, 81, of Folkston, GA passed away Tuesday, May 16 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born October 2, 1941 in Folkston, GA to the late Frank S. Snowden and Ernie Katheoline Nettles Snowden. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers:  Dennis Snowden, Dean Troy Snowden, John...

Zacheray Scott Bennett

Zacheray Scott Bennett

May 15, 2023

 

Zacheray Scott Bennett, 60, of Folkston, Georgia passed away at his home on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born in Cuba, New York on October 17, 1962 to the late Earl Roger Bennett and Colleen Elizabeth Thompson Bennett. Zacheray was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and a very...

Leroy Owens, III

Leroy Owens, III

May 11, 2023

 

 

Leroy Owens, III, 51, of Hinesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on April 12, 1972 to the late Leroy Owens, Sr. and Mary Deloris Gibbs.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter; Precious Wilford, brother; Leroy Owens, grandparents; Otis “Bo” Gibbs and...

Charlie Faye Granger

Charlie Faye Granger

May 8, 2023

 

Charlie Faye (Durden) Granger, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born in Dothan, Alabama on November 16, 1939 to the late James E. Durden and Jewel Lee (Dean) Durden. Charlie was a long-time resident of St. George, Georgia and a member of New Life Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she...

Mable Lorine Thomas Reed

Mable Lorine Thomas Reed

May 7, 2023

 

Mable Lorine Reed, 82, of Hilliard, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born in Nassau County, Florida on August 23, 1940 to the late James Brown Thomas and Verdie Lee Sikes Thomas. She was a member of River Road Baptist Church in Hilliard, Florida.

In addition to her parents, she...

Vernika Mosley Moreno

Vernika Mosley Moreno

May 5, 2023

 

A Time to Be Born

Mrs. Vernika Mosley Moreno of Orlando, Florida departed this life on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born in Gainesville, Florida but grew up in Hilliard, Florida where she received her formal education from the Nassau County Public School System.

A Time to Live

Vernika lived her life bringing smiles to the faces of...

Rachel Louise Kicklighter

Rachel Louise Kicklighter

May 3, 2023

 

Rachel Louise Ray Kicklighter, 64, of St. George, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born in Folkston, Georgia on December 22, 1958 to the late Cleaton Ray and Helen Bryant Ray. Rachel was a member of Dinsmore Church of God where she served faithfully as adult Sunday school teacher and church treasurer.

In addition to...

Noah Joshua Carroll

Noah Joshua Carroll

May 1, 2023

 

Noah Joshua Carroll, 81, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in Hilliard, Florida on September 17, 1941 to the late John Joshua Carroll and Nettie Elizabeth Crews Carroll. He was a member of River Road Baptist Church. Noah served in the United States Army National Guard.

In addition to his parents, he...

Barbara Rocchina Trudeau

Barbara Rocchina Trudeau

Apr 30, 2023

 

Barbara Rocchina Cardillo Trudeau was born in Torrington, Connecticut October 23, 1938. She passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday April 30, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Caroline Cardillo, her husband, James Trudeau ( Lt. Col. USMC ret). She is survived by her brother, Daniel (Linda) Cardillo; brother-in-law, Peter (Linda) Trudeau,...

Judy Taylor Marchman

Judy Taylor Marchman

Apr 26, 2023

 

Judy Taylor Marchman, 71, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 23, 1952 to the late Bob Taylor and Modane Taylor. She lived in Macon during her younger years. There in Macon, her dad built the Lawrence Drive Baptist Church and her mom was the head dietician...

Virginia Estelle Gee Hopkins Smith

Virginia Estelle Gee Hopkins Smith

Apr 25, 2023

 

Virginia Estelle Gee Hopkins Smith, 71, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her home April 25, 2023 following a lengthy illness.  She was born June 2, 1951 in Newnan, GA to the late King Murphy Gee and Bernice Gibson Gee.  She graduated from North Hall High School in 1970 where she was on the honor roll and a member...

Steven Jackson Taylor

Steven Jackson Taylor

Apr 25, 2023

 

Steven Jackson Taylor, 64, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on April 27, 1958 to Lester Jackson Taylor and Edna Earl Dixon Taylor. Steven was known by many as “Flazze.” He was an avid sportsman in his younger years. He loved to play softball, golf, fish, hunt, and...

Sharon Sue Aquino

Sharon Sue Aquino

Apr 20, 2023

 

Sharon Sue Aquino, 78, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home April 20, 2023 following a lengthy illness.  She was born December 19, 1944 in Independence, KS.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph “Rip” Aquino and Betty Jane Tetter Dura and a daughter:  Tressa Cara Clegern.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years: ...

Bertha Mae Martin

Bertha Mae Martin

Apr 20, 2023

 

Bertha Mae Waters Martin, 77, of Hilliard, FL passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born October 27, 1945 in Waycross, GA to the late Lawrence and Dorothy McCray Waters.  She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Boulougne. 

In addition to her parents, she was...

Catherine Virginia Patrick

Catherine Virginia Patrick

Apr 16, 2023

 

Folkston, Georgia – Catherine Virginia Patrick, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2023, at the age of 83.  She was born on May 24, 1939, in Ramer, Montgomery Co, Alabama to Wylie W. and Lucy Virginia (Abernathy) Jinright.     Cathy was the oldest of three children and took on the role...

Louise Megdaline Carroll

Louise Megdaline Carroll

Apr 15, 2023

 

Louise Magdaline Smith Carroll, 80, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born in Hilliard, FL on September 5, 1942 to the late Harley Rowland Smith and Ruby Sikes Smith. Louise was a member of River Road Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother; Albert Smith.

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