Obituaries
Chuck Griffin, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
There will only ever be one Chuck. A man of his word, a staunch supporter and a true friend to so many. Chuck loved deeply and gave freely. He was an avid offshore fisherman, a retired lineman, a Dad, a Papa, a son, a brother and much more. But his favorite role was being the most amazing husband to Jennie....
Martha "Genny" Geneva Gowen
Feb 13, 2026
Martha Geneva “Genny” Gowen, 73, of Beech Island, SC, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born in Brunswick, GA, on December 9, 1952, to the late John Earl Norris and Mattie Atha Wilkes Norris. Genny taught in the Charlton County School System for 35 years. She loved to travel...
Oscar Eugene Pearce, II
Feb 9, 2026
Oscar “Butch” Eugene Pearce, II, 76, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born in Folkston, GA on June 12, 1949, to the late Jim B. Pearce, Jr. and Dorothy Huggins Pearce. Butch retired from the Florida Department of Corrections after 23 years of service. He loved hunting with his son, fishing,...
Ray Jackson Cribb
Feb 6, 2026
Ray Jackson Cribb, 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born December 20, 1938 in Alma, GA to the late Arnold Frank Cribb and Edna Mae Ryan Cribb. He retired from the Nassau County Road Department.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Frankie Reed and 6-brothers:...
Loralee Brown Wertz
Feb 3, 2026
Loralee Brown Wertz, 86, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on January 19, 1940, to the late Lewis Bryant Brown and Bessie Belle Malphurs Brown. Loralee was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of Kings Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
Loralee had a special place in...
Ellis Leroy McAninch, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
Ellis Leroy McAninch Jr. journeyed home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2026 at his sisters home with his family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1959 in Jacksonville Fl. After graduating from West Nassau High School in 1977, Ellis attended Gupton Jones Mortuary College. He graduated in 1980 and served 2 years...
Jaunlida Nell McIntyre
Jan 31, 2026
Jaunlida Nell McIntyre, 87, of Homeland, GA passed away at her home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born in Douglas, GA on September 13, 1938, to the late Calvin Melton and Eva Mae Peacock Melton.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Gerald McIntyre; son: Troy McIntyre; sister: Latrelle Melton; and brothers: Rufus...
Herbert Albert Stokes, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Herbert A. “A.J.” (Stump) Stokes, Jr., 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born in Callahan, FL on November 23, 1938, to the late Herbert A. Stokes, Sr. and Irene Mae Sikes Stokes. A.J. retired from Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation in December of 2000 after 36 years of service. He loved to...
Steven Ronny Canaday
Jan 21, 2026
Steven Ronny Canaday of St. George, Georgia, born September 25, 1953, in Folkston, Georgia, passed away January 21, 2026, in Jacksonville Florida after a lengthy illness. Steven was born to the late Joseph and Elender Canaday.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Belinda Canaday; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Junior Knox and Gertrude Knox; father-in-law: Troy Maddox; brothers-in-laws: Lannis Maddox,...
William Curby Sanderson
Jan 20, 2026
William Curby Sanderson, 87, of Kingsland, GA passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born in Folkston, GA on April 11, 1938, to the late Jimmy Sanderson and Nomie Knowles Sanderson Cartrette. A longtime member of Ruhamah Baptist Church, William’s faith and trust was in the Lord Jesus Christ. William loved being outdoors gardening, hunting...
Shari Suzanne Clark
Jan 19, 2026
In loving memory of Shari Suzanne Clark, 82, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born in Los Angeles, California on August 8, 1943, to the late Elvis Kenneth Clark and Edith Emily Huffman Clark.
Shari loved life and had a laugh that you could hear for miles.
She loved riding her beloved horses and with her...
Gerald James Delicato
Jan 19, 2026
Gerald James Delicato, 92, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born in Detroit, MI, on June 30, 1933, to the late Roger Delicato and Mary Wilkins. He was a retired truck driver and served in Korea in the United States Army. He was also a member of the Honor Guard of VFW. Gerald married Barbara Ann Kosich...
Joseph Jackson McCranie, III
Jan 17, 2026
Joseph Jackson McCranie, III, 86, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 24, 1939, to the late Joseph Jackson McCranie, Jr. and Virginia Fitch McCranie. Joseph proudly served as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi...
Carolyn Jeanette Betts
Jan 14, 2026
Carolyn Jeanette Betts, 87, of Cassville, MO went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1938, in Blackshear, Georgia to the late Leon Harper and Ruby Carter Harper.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker whose life was marked by creativity, faith, and a genuine love for people. A lifelong reader...
Sue Geiger
Jan 13, 2026
Sue Crews Geiger, 85, of Hilliard, FL passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born March 9, 1940 in Charlton County to the late Andrew Bryant Crews and Katherine Simmons Crews. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert...
Peggy McConnell
Jan 8, 2026
Peggy June McConnell, 77, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born in Owensboro, Kentucky on September 14, 1948, to the late Robert Henry “Pappy” Holland, Sr. and Della Catherine “Granny” Millay Holland. Throughout her childhood she called many places home but eventually settled in Hilliard, Florida. There, she would meet and marry the love...
Russell Lee Sikes
Jan 8, 2026
Russell Lee Sikes, 60, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on March 29, 1965.
He is preceded in death by his father: Carl Russell Sikes, Jr.
He is survived by his mother: Vickie Blanton; son: Adam Russell Lee Sikes (Alexandria); grandchildren: Carter, Reagan, Kendall and Stetson; and siblings: Robin Shores (Joe), Claude...
Laverne "Buddy" Carter
Jan 7, 2026
Laverne “Buddy” Carter, 80, passed away at his residence in Brantley County on Wednesday, January 07, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1945, in Waycross, Georgia to the late Alton John Carter and Lorene Beatrice Carter. Mr. Carter was a veteran of the United States Army where served his country in Vietnam. He retired as the Transportation Director for...
Johnathan Raleigh Lower
Jan 6, 2026
Johnathan “Johnny” Raleigh Lower, son of Jonathan “JJ” and Mikayla Lower of Fairburn, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of January 6, 2026.
Born a month early on August 27, 2025, he will forever be remembered as being a fighter from day one. He weighed in at 5lbs 1.3oz at birth and grew to 12 lbs by three months!...
David Earl Lee
Dec 26, 2025
David Earl Lee, 79, of Folkston, GA passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Southeast Georgia Health System. He was born on August 15, 1946, in Folkston, Georgia to the late Noah Franklin Lee and Ovie Ola Harris Lee. He was a retired Binder Roller for King Edward Cigars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
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