Obituaries
Cris "Mackie" McConnell
Aug 30, 2026
Cris Walker “Mackie” McConnell, 78, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 12, 1948, to the late Ivor Maynard McConnell and Iris Walker McConnell.
Mackie dedicated much of his life to serving his community. He served as Mayor of Hilliard for two years and as a member of the...
Wilma Wellner
Aug 30, 2026
Wilma Jean Smith Wellner, 94, of St. George, GA passed away at her home Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born November 27, 1931 in Weston, West Virginia to the late Orville J. Smith and Goldie Hefflin Smith. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Hilliard, FL. She was the heart and soul of her...
Josie Elizabeth Drury
Aug 24, 2026
Josie "Jo" Elizabeth Drury, 82, of Hilliard, FL passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, FL. She was born July 18, 1944 in Waycross, GA to the late Dewey B. Carter and Mary Elizabeth Clark. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne where she enjoyed...
Alton C. Gordon
Aug 24, 2026
Mr. Alton "Al" Clyde Gordon, Sr., 78, of Hilliard, FL passed away Monday, August 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Alton Buck Gordon and Winnie Juanita Colson Gordon Darsey. He was a faithful member of Buford Grove Baptist Church and devoted baritone singer in the choir. He was the...
Robert James Hallett
Aug 23, 2026
Robert James Hallett, 83, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Corning, New York on February 10, 1943, to the late Harry Hallett and Louise Wood Hallett. Robert retired from the United States Navy after 28 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son: James Robert...
Jo Arbogast
Aug 21, 2026
Jo Arbogast
Ruby Josephine Murray Arbogast, 75, of Homeland, Georgia passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on December 3, 1950 to the late Holmes and Grace Murray. Jo was a 1968 graduate of Callahan High School.
Jo grew up with a love for horses, sunflowers, hummingbirds, and butterflies. She enjoyed a wonderful school life filled with...
Jean Stokes
Aug 19, 2026
Audrey Jean Prescott Stokes, 88, of Melbourne, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born in Folkston, Georgia on July 20, 1938, to the late Mersal Roosevelt Prescott and Sybil Juanita “Pete” (Gay) Prescott.
Jean was a 1956 graduate of Charlton County High School. She had the honor of being chosen as the Charlton County Centennial Queen in 1954....
"Prissy"
Aug 19, 2026
Sherral Ann Purvis Pike, affectionately known by her family and loved ones as “Prissy” or “Pippi,” of Hilliard, Florida, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on August 19, 2026. She was born November 6, 1955, in Folkston, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ann Purvis.
Prissy was a woman whose presence could never be...
Joyce Armstrong Davis
Aug 12, 2026
Joyce Armstrong Davis, 86, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. She was born in Yellowwater, Jacksonville, FL, on July 29, 1940, to the late James Albert Armstrong and Lucy Bell Parrish Armstrong. Joyce was a member of First Baptist Church of Boulougne.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: Robert...
Robert Eugene Dinkins Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Robert Eugene Dinkins Jr. (Robbie), 65, of Waverly, GA passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Brunswick, Georgia. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on October 28, 1960, to Robert “Gene” Dinkins Sr., and the late Jewell Yvonne Johnson Dinkins. Robbie loved nascar racing and was a handyman that could fix anything, so you could always find him tinkering...
Stephen Wayne Nettles
Aug 6, 2026
Stephen Wayne Nettles, 76, of Homerville passed away Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, at Riverbrook Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born in Folkston, GA to the late James Lee “Jimmy” Nettles, Sr. and Alma Julia Vinson Nettles. Mr. Nettles lived in Folkston most of his life where he owned and operated Nettles Tire. He always enjoyed painting,...
Brian Kevin Aldridge
Jul 29, 2026
Brian Kevin Aldridge, age 57, of Folkston, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2026.
Brian was born on January 1, 1969, in Folkston, Georgia to James Vernon Aldridge Sr. and Barbara Jean Lambert Aldridge. Brian grew up with a deep love for the outdoors and spent much of his time hunting and...
Betty Mizell Woolard
Jul 23, 2026
Betty Mizell Woolard, 70, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born on June 29, 1956, in Folkston, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Marie Mizell.
Betty was a faithful member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church. She dearly loved her grandsons and found great joy in cooking for family and friends and reading her...
Barbara Dean Lee
Jul 11, 2026
Barbara Lee Snowden of Folkston passed away July 11, 2026, at the age of 64, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved first husband, David Rowe; her parents, Dean Snowden and Mary Geoghagan; and her sister, Betty Nazworth.
She is survived he her sister: Hazel Harris (John); brother: Jim Snowden (Heather); and many...
Brandon Scott Woolard
Jul 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Brandon Scott Woolard
March 25, 1982 – July 7, 2026
Some people spend a lifetime collecting acquaintances. Scott collected friends.
With his unmistakable smile, booming laugh, generous heart, and remarkable ability to make everyone feel like family, Brandon Scott Woolard left an impression wherever he went. Whether you knew him for decades or met him only moments before, Scott...
Jeanelle Daphene Newkirk
Jul 2, 2026
Jeanelle Murphy Newkirk, 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, July 02, 2026. She was born in Surrency, Georgia on February 13, 1939, to the late Sue Nell Murphy. She was a devoted member of North Hilliard Baptist Church. A passionate sports enthusiast and loyal Hilliard Flashes fan, she attended every game for an incredible 47 consecutive years. Affectionately...
Joyce Fitzgerald Whigam
Jul 2, 2026
Eleanor Joyce Fitzgerald Whigam, 93, of Folkston, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born on November 2, 1932, in Wilcox County, Georgia, Joyce was the daughter of the late Perry Drew and Lila Keen Fitzgerald of Abbeville, Georgia.
Joyce lived a vibrant life, known for her immense love of her Lord, family, and friends. On January 28, 1951, she...
Jerry
Jun 26, 2026
Jeremiah "Jerry" Thomas Clymer, 52, of Folkston, Georgia passed away Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born April 21, 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father: Samuel Jess Clymer.
He is survived by his mother: Carolyn Patricia Herrin Crowther; 2-sisters: Brenda (Roy) Whitehead and Denise Lee; a brother: Robbie (Renee) Lee; a half brother: Adam Clymer and...
Joyce Marie Stephenson
Jun 22, 2026
Joyce Marie Stephenson, 80, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 04, 1945, to the late John Henry Shortridge and Virginia Lee Estes Shortridge. Joyce lived a life filled with creativity, laughter, faith, and deep love for her family. She spent many years working in customer service before retiring...
Maybelle Johnson Schultehenrich
Jun 20, 2026
Maybelle Johnson-Davis-Schultehenrich was born on May 14, 1937, in Nassau County, Florida, to Anna Nicholas Johnson.
She married Curtis Mack Davis, and together they had six children. The family lived in Folkston, Georgia, until 1975, when they relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. Before moving to Missouri, Maybelle worked at the Egg Processing Plant in Boulogne, Florida, and at the pants factory...
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