Obituaries
Tray Eugene Canady
Jun 8, 2025
Tray Eugene Canady, 55, of Metter, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born in Savannah, GA, on December 17, 1969, to the late Jake Edwin Canady and Peggy Jean Colbert Canady.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers and sister-in-law: Troy & Tammy Canady and Todd Canady.
He is survived by his...
Howard Hunt
Jun 8, 2025
Robert Howard Hunt, 84, of Folkston, GA passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born in Tulsa, OK on October 30, 1940, to the late Robert Houston Hunt and Evellyn Ruth Turner Hunt. Howard was the curator of reptiles at the Atlanta Zoo for over 30 years. While he was working there, he also did field research on...
David Danford
Jun 5, 2025
David Lee Danford, 71, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born in LaJunta, Colorado on October 17, 1953, to the late Stuart Fosdick Danford and Wilma Deihl Danford. He retired from WastePro Florida as President. Dave was a member of Lannie Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Dave was a sweet soul that was...
John Emry Grauser
Jun 5, 2025
John Emry “N2YOG” Grauser, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away at his residence June 5, 2025. He was born August 23, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL to the late James Norris Grauser, Sr. and Celeste Inez Robbins Grauser. He grew up mostly in New Jersey and graduated from Allentown High School in Upper Freehold, NJ. He moved back to Florida in...
Donald Ray Jones
Jun 4, 2025
Donald Ray Jones, 74, of Folkston went to his heavenly reward after a brief illness on June 4, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Louise Holt McKinney and Ray Jones. Don was born on October 4, 1950, in Fayetteville, NC. In school he was active in sports and excelled academically. He graduated from Seventy First High School...
Herman Ray "Bones" Jones
Jun 3, 2025
Herman Ray "Bones" Jones, 80, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born in Eastman, GA on June 9, 1944, to the late Alex Herman Jones and Jewell Agnes Blankenship Jones. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1999.
In addition...
Barbara Ann Delicato
May 31, 2025
Barbara Ann Kosich Delicato, 87, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Aultman, PA, on March 30, 1938, to the late Frank and Mary Kosich. Barbara married Gerald James Delicato and they lived in Dearborn Heights, MI, for most of their 69 years of marriage.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a...
Donald Wayne Aldridge, Jr.
May 21, 2025
Donald Wayne Aldridge, Jr., also known as Donnie, Bug, Diddy, and Poppie, met his Heavenly Father on May 21, 2025 at the age of 67 after a hard fought battle with ALS. He passed peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones. Donnie was an amazing husband, son, father, and Papa. He guided his family in faith...
Emily Conner
May 16, 2025
Emily Conner, beloved mother and grandmother, entered her heavenly rest at the age of 102 on May 16, 2025. She was a shining example of a Proverbs 31 Christian wife and mother, guiding her family with faith, love, and wisdom.
Emily was the devoted wife of the late James Dane Conner, with whom she eloped on July 4, 1940. They were...
Frank James
May 14, 2025
William “Frank” James, 66, of St. George, GA passed away Wednesday, May 14 at Hospice Satilla in Waycross, GA following a brief illness. He was born March 25, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Charles James and Doris Dugger James. Frank loved being outside, fishing and riding his 4-wheeler. He was a man that loved working with his hands,...
Ralph Carey Marr, Sr.
May 12, 2025
Ralph C. Marr, 88, of Kingsland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Born on January 9, 1937, in Folkston, Georgia, Ralph was the son of the late Euley D. Marr and Francis Phillips Marr. He spent most of his life on the family property in Camden County, a place he cherished and called home.
Ralph proudly served his country...
Anne Wade
May 11, 2025
Anne Wade, 84, of Hilliard, FL passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard. She was born October 19, 1940 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Edward B. Lopez and Mary Guerra Lopez. She was a homemaker and was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Linda Gail Lloyd Brown
May 6, 2025
Linda Gail Lloyd Brown, 73, of Eastman, Georgia passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born in Waycross, Georgia on May 25, 1951, to the late John Rufus Lloyd, Sr. and Winnie Mae Guinn Lloyd. Linda volunteered for many years with Navy Relief, Pink Ladies, Habitat for Humanity, coaching, and being team mom. She worked...
L. DeWayne "Wormie" Bowyer, Jr.
May 1, 2025
L. DeWayne “Wormie” Bowyer, Jr., 59, of Folkston, GA, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. He was born in Fort Myers, FL on October 17, 1965, to Lloyd DeWayne Bowyer, Sr. and Carol Drechsel Baggett. Wormie never met a stranger. He was a well-known mechanic and sheetrock hanger for over 30 years.
He is preceded in death by his father:...
Will Randall Hodges
Apr 26, 2025
Will Randall Hodges, 58 of Hilliard, FL passed away on April 26, 2025 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1967 to the late Dean and Villa Hodges in Jacksonville, FL. In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Randall & Bertha Crews, Bailey Hodges, Zeke & Alma Davis, his niece...
Renate Creel
Apr 22, 2025
Renate Kalbhenn Creel, 91, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany on December 23, 1933, to the late George and Laney Kalbhenn. Renate grew up in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, just outside of Frankfurt. She moved to the United States in 1959. She was wonderful with orchids and all other plants. For many...
Mary Dixon Prescott
Apr 14, 2025
Mary Blanch Dixon Prescott, 89, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born in Pierce County, Georgia on August 14, 1935, to the late Alvin Asbury Dixon and Lizzie Prescott Dixon. Mary was a member of New Home Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Tammy Denise Potter
Apr 8, 2025
Tammy Denise Potter, 56, of St. George, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was born in Macclenny, FL on December 24, 1968, to Eugene Powell and Connie Hodges Powell. Tammy loved collecting Coke memorabilia. She worked at Rook’s General Store for over 25 years and was a staple of the St. George community. She was currently working...
Walter Byron Presley
Apr 7, 2025
Walter Byron Presley, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Monday, April 7 following a lengthy illness. He was born March 11, 1955, in Greenville, AL to the late D.W. Presley and Mittie Gorum Presley. He received his Master’s in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and retired...
Bonnie Rae Utsinger
Apr 5, 2025
Bonnie Rae Utsinger
May 30, 1948 – April 5, 2025
Bonnie Rae Utsinger left her earthly home on Saturday, April 5th, and is now walking the streets of gold. We find peace knowing she was joyfully welcomed by her parents, sister, husband, son, and many others who went before her.
Bonnie was born on May 30, 1948, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Robert and...