Obituaries

Joseph Charles Westbrook, Jr.

Joseph Charles Westbrook, Jr.

Jul 23, 2022

Joseph Charles Westbrook Jr, ( Joey),51, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2022, at the Southeast Georgia Health System-Camden campus.  Future service and celebration of life are pending at the current time.    Joseph was born on September 18, 1970, in Bradford County, Sayre Pa. to the parents of Sheila Grace Babcock ( Haines) and Joseph Charles Westbrook Sr. He was...

Irene Brooks

Irene Brooks

Jul 22, 2022

Janie Irene Roberson Brooks Flanagan passed away on Friday July 22, 2022. She was born on February 25, 1928 to John and Estelle Lynn Roberson in Patterson, Georgia. She was a member of Folkston Church of God.She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed attending church. She referred to the outdoors as God’s Garden. She had a “green thumb” and...

Gary Woolard

Gary Woolard

Jul 16, 2022

Gary Lee Woolard, of Folkston, GA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at age 61. He was born on May 11, 1961 to the late Kenneth Earl Woolard, Sr. and Joann Jones Sanders.  He was a hard worker who loved hunting, fishing and just being outdoors spending time with family and friends. He had a laugh that was...

Sandra Thomas Thompson

Sandra Thomas Thompson

Jul 15, 2022

 

Sandra Thomas Thompson, 81, of St. George, GA, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born September 14, 1940 in Hilliard, FL to the late Ephrain Thomas and Susie Crawford Thomas.  She was a homemaker and a member of New Life Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Leon Derell Edwards, Jr

Leon Derell Edwards, Jr

Jul 11, 2022

 

Leon Derell Edwards, Jr, 49, of Hilliard, FL passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 in Yulee, FL.  He was born September 17, 1972 in Frankfurt, Germany.  He was a former member of Westside Baptist Church in Jacksonville, and was attending the First Baptist Church of Hilliard.

He is survived by his parents:  Leon Derell Edwards, Sr. and Diana Langley...

Joseph Macaluso, Jr.

Joseph Macaluso, Jr.

Jul 5, 2022

Joseph Macaluso, 75, of Orlando, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Folkston, GA. He was born in Passaic, NJ on July 17, 1946 to the late Joseph Macaluso, Sr. and Lucy Fichera Crunk. Joseph served his country in the United States Marine Corp.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Concetta...

Rosa Edwards Smith

Rosa Edwards Smith

Jun 25, 2022

 

A TIME TO BE BORN:

January 18, 1933, Rosa Edwards Smith was born in Folkston, Georgia to the late Rufus Edwards and Ruby Milton Edwards. She was educated in the Charlton County School System.

A TIME TO LOVE:

March 6, 1948, Rosa joined in holy matrimony to the love of her life, the late Melad Smith.  To this union,...

Scott Melton Holland

Scott Melton Holland

Jun 21, 2022

Scott Melton Holland, 37, of Callahan, FL passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born in Fernandina Beach, FL on October 10, 1984 to Robert Henry “Gunner” Holland, Jr. and Janet Lee Herlong Holland.

Scott was a private yet very loyal person who worked hard and tirelessly cared for others with a generous and joyful spirit.  He was...

Clarence Hershel Moore, Jr

Clarence Hershel Moore, Jr

Jun 21, 2022

 

Senior Master Sergeant Clarence Hershel Moore Jr died unexpectedly at the age of 67 at his residence in Sumter SC.

 

He was born on January 22, 1955 in Folkston, GA. to the late Clarence Hershel Moore Sr and his mother Marcelle Sikes Moore.

 

He was the second born of eight siblings- Janice (Rudy) Norwood of Waycross, GA,...

Wendell Lamar Edenfield

Wendell Lamar Edenfield

Jun 19, 2022

Infant Wendell Lamar Edenfield of Yulee, FL passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was born on June 11, 2022 to Travis Charles Baker and Desirae  Edenfield.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather; Wendell Charles Baker, his grandmother; Norma Jean Baker, his great-grandfather; James Lewis Nelson, 2 great-grandmothers; Lydia Alene Carter Nelson and Faye Nelson and one...

William Robert "Bill" Booth

William Robert "Bill" Booth

Jun 15, 2022

William Robert “Bill” Booth, 71, of Folkston, GA passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born in Munich, Germany on January 20, 1951 to the late Ruben Clarence Booth and Vivian MacManus Booth. He was a member of Rehoboth Christian Fellowship.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son; Justin Booth and step-son;...

Walter Lynwood "Chip" Eason, Jr.

Walter Lynwood "Chip" Eason, Jr.

Jun 11, 2022

 

Walter Lynwood “Chip” Eason, Jr., 66, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Saturday, June 11, 2022.  He was born in Thomasville, GA to the late Walter Lynwood Eason, Sr. and Mary Evelyn Turner Eason on November 25, 1955.  He worked in Mobile Home Industry for over 40 years in Jacksonville, FL and Folkston, GA.  He was a...

Dora Lee Helms Rogers King

Dora Lee Helms Rogers King

Jun 10, 2022

Dora Lee Helms Rogers King, 82, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born in Brunswick, GA to the late Willie Joe and Dora Lee Boutwell Helms. She was a member of Bay Harbor Church of God. She loved playing the piano, crocheting, writing, drawing, reading books, growing flowers, yard work and talking about the Bible.

In addition...

Emory Lankford Griffis, Jr.

Emory Lankford Griffis, Jr.

Jun 9, 2022

 

Emory Lankford Griffis, Jr., 63, of Folkston, GA passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born March 3, 1959 in Folkston, GA to the late Emery L. Griffis, Sr. and Eva Gertrude Perritt Griffis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother:  Tony Lee and a sister:  Marie G. Spradley.

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George Michael Constantino

George Michael Constantino

Jun 6, 2022

    George was known for being a remarkable and good Christian man.  He loved life and led it as rapidly as the days came.  From reading and just finishing ten novels by one author to diving 100 feet once a week as a scuba diving instructor or conducting a Catholic prayer group for the Savannah Diocese he merged his activities...

Norris Edward Howard, Sr.

Norris Edward Howard, Sr.

Jun 4, 2022

Norris Edward Howard Sr., 67, of St. George, GA passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1955 to Johnny Edward Howard and Sara Jane Howard. Norris enjoyed spending time with his family.

He preceded in death by his father; Johnny Edward Howard, a brother; Jackie Howard, and a grandson; Joey Michael Rhoden Jr.

He...

Elaine Napier Stokes

Elaine Napier Stokes

Jun 2, 2022

Elaine Napier Stokes, 75, of Boone, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 2, 2022 with her husband and caregiver, John, by her side. She was born in Thomasville, GA on October 26, 1946 to the late William Delmas Napier and Della May Plymail Napier.  Elaine retired from Bellsouth after 35 years of service. She was a...

Denise Hicks Hill

Denise Hicks Hill

May 30, 2022

Denise Hicks Hill, 64, of Bryceville, FL passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born in Folkston, GA on April 27, 1958 to the late Lewis Eddie Hicks and Shirley Margaret Hicks. Denise was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother; Wade Lewis Hicks.

She...

Maria Luna

Maria Luna

May 30, 2022

Maria Luna, 48, of Folkston, GA passed away May 30, 2022.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Donie Wyvonne 'Liz' Geiger

Donie Wyvonne 'Liz' Geiger

May 26, 2022

Donie Wyvonne ‘Liz’ Geiger, 88, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born in Waycross, GA on March 29, 1934 to the late Jakie Carter and Mamie Carter. She was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Boulougne and previously a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL.

In addition to her...