Obituaries
Ruby Ann Henderson
Feb 18, 2025
Ruby Ann Henderson, 59, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 18. 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 21, 1965, to Johnny L.C. Poole and Ruby Turner Poole.
She is preceded in death by her father: Johnny Poole; husband: Scott Henderson; daughter: Dana McCoy; sister: Rachel Ferguson; and granddaughter: Brianna Watkins.
She is survived by...
Bobbie Jean Mason
Feb 15, 2025
Bobbie Jean Mason of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on February 15, 2025, in her home after a brief illness. She was born on July 16, 1937, in Athens, Tennessee, to Anna Lou and Frank Morrow. She came to faith in Christ at the age of 15 at Antioch Baptist Church, in Athens, Tennessee.
Married on June 2, 1957 to her husband,...
Joyce Amy Coleman
Feb 13, 2025
Joyce Amy Greene Coleman, 86, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence on Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born in Providence Town, MA, on December 30, 1938, to the late Roy Greene and Ernestine Thompson Michael. She was a member of the VFW.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Jack Jackson Coleman;...
Catherine S. Johnson
Feb 1, 2025
In memory of Catherine Smith Johnson, we gather today to celebrate the vibrant life of an incredible woman whose legacy of love, faith, and service left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Born in the quaint town of Hilliard, Florida, on July 10, 1930, she graced this world with 94 wonderful years, passing peacefully on February 1, 2025.
Catherine’s...
Betsy Rose Marr
Jan 31, 2025
Betsy Rose Marr, 84, of Kingsland, GA, passed away at her home on Friday, January 31, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Shephard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston at 3:00 PM. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Marr Cemetery at a later date.
Betsy was born...
Lonnie Marvin Snowden
Jan 30, 2025
Mr. Marvin Snowden, 85, of Folkston, GA passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Brunswick, GA. He was born January 10, 1940 in Folkston to the late Frank Snowden and Kathleen Nettles Snowden. He retired after 37 years in 2003 as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Aya Rose-Ann Palmer
Jan 27, 2025
Aya Rose-Ann Palmer, infant daughter of Jace Palmer and Haley Wright, passed away at Ascension St. Vincents Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her two siblings in Heaven.
She is survived by her parents: Jace Palmer and Haley Wright; maternal grandparents: Ashley Wright and Louie Wright; paternal grandmother: Tracey Nikkole; maternal great-grandmother: Geneva Falana; paternal great-grandmother:...
Aaron Frank Cribb
Jan 20, 2025
Aaron Frank Cribb (Andy) passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. Andy was born, raised and lived most of his life in Folkston Ga. He was easy going and always willing to help someone in need. He stayed busy, always working on something. He loved sweet tea and the outdoors. He worked for Folkston Gas company for many years delivering...
Suzanne Stapleton Mazuch
Jan 20, 2025
Suzanne Stapleton Mazuch, 71, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away on January 20, 2025. Born in Folkston on October 6, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Emmet B. Stapleton, Jr. and Mary Catherine Everett Stapleton. Suzanne retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. She was member of Folkston Methodist Church, though in recent years, she had attended Bay Harbor Church...
Margie Virginia Crews
Jan 17, 2025
Margie Virginia Davis Crews, 91, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born in Nahunta, GA on December 7, 1933, to the late Ezekial Davis and Virginia Wainwright Davis. She was a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Ivy...
Bobby Gene Durham
Jan 16, 2025
Bobby Gene Durham, 87, of Hilliard, FL, graduated to glory on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born in Rockmart, GA, on October 1, 1937, to the late Clarence D. Durham and Amy N. Atcheson. He was a faithful follower of Christ, a loving and devoted husband, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He proudly served in the Air...
William "Bill" John Essig
Jan 14, 2025
William “Bill” John Essig, 64, of White Oak, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1960, to the late Dennis Billy Essig and Mary Carol Eckes Essig. Bill loved his family, laughter, Nascar, fishing, hot rods and anything automotive related. He was known for his big bear hugs, which his family will truly...
Renise Deloree Lloyd
Jan 11, 2025
Renise “Rennie” Deloree Lloyd, 61, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born February 25, 1963, in Atlanta, GA to the late Frank Harris and Lydia Alene Carter Nelson. She was a faithful member of Rehoboth Christian Fellowship. Mrs. Rennie spent many hours at Folkston Elementary as a substitute teacher and volunteer. Her...
Irene Grundy Bryant
Jan 10, 2025
Irene Grundy Bryant passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 at the grand age of 96, with family at her side.
She was born in Levenshulme, near Manchester, England to Frank and Doris Grundy. She spent her formative years in Urmston with her dearly loved parents and siblings Alan and Linda, until she married Ralph Bryant, an American, in 1950. The...
Stephen Wayne Thrift
Jan 10, 2025
Stephen Wayne Thrift, 53, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born in Honolulu, HI, on February 22, 1971, to the late Robert Louis Thrift, Sr. and Iris Prescott Thrift. Stephen loved going to church, playing basketball, and working at the Nassau ARC. He loved the Florida Gators. Stephen was a member of Buford Grove...
Lori Ann McIntosh Brocato
Jan 6, 2025
Lori Ann McIntosh Brocato, 61, of Callahan, FL, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born in Folkston, GA, on October 5, 1963, to the late Harold Leonard McIntosh, Sr. and Sandra Gail Altman McIntosh. Lori was a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister: Donna...
Tommy Bird
Jan 3, 2025
Vernon Thomas “Tommy” Bird, 89, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born May 3, 1935, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Vernon Roscoe Bird and Helen Brown Bass. He retired in 1978 from the City of Jacksonville and after retirement he worked with Hopkins Gowen Oil Company in Folkston. Mr. Tommy was...
Judy Ann Spradley
Jan 2, 2025
Judy Ann Spradley, 66, of St. George, GA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born September 19, 1958 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late Charles Holloway and Mary Townsend Holloway. She was a giving and caring person, always putting others needs before her own. She was a faithful member of Macclenny Church of God.
She is...
Sharon Elaine Moody Stuckey
Jan 2, 2025
Sharon Elaine Moody Stuckey, 82, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 1, 1942, to the late John Moody and Edith Bradley Moody.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Freddie Hendrickson; grandson: Kaleb Hendrickson; 2-sisters: Betty Joyce Pickett and Nancy Wiggins; and her...
Joseph Dallas Hires
Dec 30, 2024
Joseph Dallas Hires, 85, of Melbourne, FL, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, on February 21, 1939, to the late Melvin Daniel Hires and Carrie Bell Williams Hires. Dallas graduated from Charlton County High School in 1958. He was a member of the Folkston Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church of Melbourne,...