Obituaries
Deion Jamal Butler
Dec 27, 2022
Deion Jamal Butler, 26, of Kingsland, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born in Kingsland, GA on March 26, 1996 to Antonio Butler and Stephanie Renae Freeman. Deion loved spending time with his kids and family, hunting, fishing, and gaming.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Mose Butler, Dorothy Butler and Linda...
Kevin Darryl Dykes
Dec 24, 2022
Kevin Darryl Dykes, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on July 25, 1960 to Leo Dykes, Jr. and Nina Renshaw Dykes Dillon. Kevin loved fishing, his dogs, spending time with his family and friends “picking and grinning,” and going to the river. He was a very happy person...
Billy Carol Bryant
Dec 22, 2022
Billy Carol Bryant, 79, of Folkston, GA passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on September 21, 1943 to the late George Neal Bryant and Belle Altman Bryant. Billy served his country in the Air Force for 9 years where he worked on air craft and was Crew Chief on fighter air craft....
Linda Louise Hamilton Sikes
Dec 20, 2022
Linda Louise Hamilton Sikes, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was born in Folkston, GA on June 27, 1962 to the late Leonard Hamilton and Viola Hamilton. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband; DeRahn Robert “Bobby” Sikes, Jr., 3-children; Dawn Davis, Scheree Hobbs and...
Betty Geiger Banister
Dec 15, 2022
Betty L. Geiger Banister, 84, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was born in Hilliard, Florida on June 11, 1938 to the late Bert Geiger, Sr. and Rosa Mizell Geiger. Betty was a member of Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Tucker, Georgia. She was raised in Buford Grove Baptist Church where she taught Sunday...
Donald Robert Woodman
Dec 14, 2022
Donald “Don” Robert Woodman, 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in Jacksonville following a lengthy illness. He was born March 14, 1945 in Portage, Wisconsin to the late Donald Colonius Woodman and Rubie L. (Nihrlich) Woodman. “Woody” as he was known in the service, was a proud, decorated, US Navy Veteran. Don was a loving husband...
Charles Eugene McCoy
Dec 13, 2022
Charles Eugene McCoy, 87, of St. George, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born in Wheeler County on April 2, 1935 to the late Virgil Lee McCoy and Sallie Ryals McCoy.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson; Duane McCoy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63...
Thomas Luther Crawford, Jr.
Dec 12, 2022
Thomas Luther Crawford, Jr., 53, of St. George, GA passed away peacefully at his home Monday, December 12, 2022. He was born February 27, 1969 in Jacksonville, FL. He enjoyed playing the drums, singing and spending time with his family and grandkids. New Life Baptist Church in St. George holds a special place in his heart.
He was preceded in...
James Lawrence Eaton, Jr.
Dec 9, 2022
James “Jim” Lawrence Eaton, Jr., 72, of Waycross, GA passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at Satilla Hospice House following a lengthy illness. He was born October 2, 1950 in Folkston, Georgia. He attended West Georgia College and received his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State College. He served as a deputy sheriff in Dekalb County, GA,...
Mildred Marie Marsh
Dec 3, 2022
Mildred Marie Jones Marsh, 72, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was born in Norfolk, VA on June 10, 1950 to the late Reddin Marvin Jones and Laura Mae Jones. Mildred loved playing bingo, crocheting and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband;...
John Michael Hanning
Nov 30, 2022
John Michael Hanning, 67, of St. George, went home to be with his Lord on November 30, 2022. He was born in Corpus Cristi, Texas on December 27, 1954 to the late John Lennon Hanning and Betty Rodgers Hanning. John was a member of Peoples Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting, and going to antique shows and folk art shows...
Helen Elizabeth McCullars Sikes
Nov 30, 2022
Helen Elizabeth McCullars Sikes, 83, of Hilliard, FL passed away on November 30, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1939 to the late Rufus Leon McCullars and Della Register McCullars.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Samuel Jacob Sikes, a granddaughter; Christina Johnson, brother; Buddy McCullars, and sister; Geraldine Griffin .
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Geraldine Crews Jones
Nov 29, 2022
Geraldine Crews Jones, 91, of Folkston, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born in Winokur, GA on June 24, 1931 to the late Samuel “Snapper” Crews and Lelia Hendrix Crews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Calvin C. Jones.
She is survived by her son; Kenny (Jackie) Jones,...
Mannin Lester Griffin, Sr.
Nov 27, 2022
Mannin Lester Griffin, Sr., 75, of Folkston, GA passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born in Hoboken, GA on September 15, 1947 to the late Noah Griffin and Bera McDonald Griffin. Mannin loved to fish, watch westerns on television, racing and supporting his grandson in racing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Leah Ann Alley Kidd
Nov 25, 2022
Leah Ann was born April 9, 1929, in Kenova, WV to the late Starling Kessler “SK” Alley and Anna Lee Burton Alley. She was a graduate of Cumberland Mountain High School, Crab Orchard, TN, and Berea College, Berea KY. She was an educator who had a long and successful career at Charlton County High School in Folkston GA.
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Calvin Johns
Nov 24, 2022
Calvin Johns, 77, of Folkston, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. He was born in Folkston, GA on July 9, 1945 to the late Lillie Johns Carter. Calvin Moved to New Orleans, LA and Mississippi at an early age and resided there for many years. He worked as a private contractor for the railroad in Mississippi. He returned home...
Melinda Teston Dennel
Nov 21, 2022
Melinda Teston Dennel, 59, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. She was born on October 17, 1963 in Fernandina Beach, FL to the late Betty Jane Lloyd Teston and Chuck Cessna. Melinda was a graduate of Fernandina Beach High School class of 1981. She enjoyed photography, crafting, sewing and quilting. She made quilts for several...
Newton William "Boy" Roddenberry
Nov 20, 2022
Newton William “Boy” Roddenberry, 97, of Folkston, GA passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born in Folkston, GA on April 1, 1925 to the late Gadson Solomon “GS” Roddenberry and Susie Viola Colson Roddenberry. Newton was a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church. He served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from...
Noah "Red" Kirkland
Nov 18, 2022
Noah "Red" Kirkland of Hilliard, FL entered heaven's gate on November 18th, 2022 surrounded by his family at St. Vincent's Hospital. Red was a devoted man of God and active and faithful member of St. George Church
of God. He was known in the community for his kindness and dedication to family, friends, and church. His favorite hobbies were...
George William Taylor V
Nov 15, 2022
George William “Lil Bill” Taylor V, 26, of Folkston, GA passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 12, 1995 to Tracey Lynn Swindells Scully and George William Taylor III. Bill was a 2014 graduate of Charlton County High School.
He is survived by his loving wife; Allissa Taylor, his parents; Tracey...


