Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Vicky Simpson, age 56, of Folkston passed away at Southeast Georgia Health System following a brief illness Saturday, August 14, 2021. She was born during Hurricane Dora on September 6, 1964 in Jacksonville to the late Johnnie Belinda Drury AKA Grace Gertrude Holcombe and James Victor Ryan.

Vicky was a member of Racepond Church of God and...

Aug 13, 2021

Joseph Lester Chesser, 54, of Folkston, GA passed away August 13 in Brunswick, GA.  He was born August 3, 1967 in Jacksonville, FL.  He graduated from Charlton County High School in 1986 and later from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry.  He was employed with Pierce Timber in Blackshear, GA.  He was a member of Philadelphia...

Aug 12, 2021

David Mark Hodges, 53, of St. George, GA went to be with his Lord on August 12, 2021.  He was born June 3, 1968 in Folkston, GA .  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. George.

He was preceded in death by his wife:  Melanie Shaw Hodges.

He is survived by...

Aug 11, 2021

John Franklin Williams, 78, passed away August 11, 2021 in Fernandina Beach, FL.  He was born February 26, 1943 in Glenmore, LA to the late Calvin Dell Williams and Oree Roddenberry Williams.  He was a loving and devoted husband and father.  He valued hardword and loved working tirelessly making his yard a show piece.  He was an avid Boston...

Aug 11, 2021

Mary Catherine Shuman, 38, of Folkston, GA passed away Wednesday, August 11 in St. Marys, GA.  She was born May 26, 1983 in Jacksonville, FL to the late J.M. Shuman and Barbara Ann Chancey Shuman.  Catherine enjoyed vacations to the lake, afternoon and weekend  swims with the babies, reading books and all holidays. Pokémon was one of her favorite...

Aug 8, 2021

Abram (A.B.) Milton, 73, of Folkston, GA passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born January 13, 1948, in Folkston, GA to the late JD and Leola Milton.  He was a member of the Rehoboth Christian Fellowship Church in Folkston, GA.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Pamela L....

Aug 8, 2021

Wylene Swindells, 78, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born April 12, 1943 in Alexander City, AL to the late Floyd and Bovane Craft Story.  She was a member of the Local Moose and Elks Lodges in Jacksonville and was a member of Bethany Episcopal Church in Hilliard, FL.

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Aug 7, 2021

Edward Carlton Daniels, 68, of St. George, GA passed away Saturday, August 7 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born July 4, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Carl Clayton Daniels and Jerrell Carter Daniels.  He attended Taylor Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son:  Edward Jonathon “Boo” Daniels and...

Aug 6, 2021

Rickey Lee Smith was born on August 10, 1956 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA and passed suddenly on August 6, 2021 in Folkston, GA. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Teresa Smith, his daughter, Kristina Smith-Murray, his son, Andrew Smith, his mother, Wanda Mick, 2-brothers; Wesley G. Smith, Jr of Chattanooga, TN and Ronnie (Kay) Smith of...

Aug 5, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Stuart Brown, 86, of Blackshear, GA passed away at the Harborview Health System in Blackshear, GA Thursday, August 5, 2021.  She was born November 5, 1934 in Purvis, Mississippi to the late James Arthur Stuart and Edna Caroline Hartfield Stuart.  She was a member of Destination Church in Blackshear, GA.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 2, 2021

Ena Denise Merritt Kelly, 51, of Hilliard, FL passed away August 2, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born July 11, 1970 in Jacksonville, FL.  She worked for Jax Federal Credit Union for 23 years and was a Doula for many years.  She enjoyed baking wedding cakes.  She was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church where she taught...

Aug 2, 2021

William Dale Cowart, 62, of Folkston, GA passed away August 2, 2021 in St. Marys, GA.  He was born January 20, 1959 in Fernandina Beach, FL.

He is survived by his children:  Danielle (Ryan) Bass, Whitney Cowart and Gregory (Erika) Cowart; his mother:  Shirley Cowart; 2-brothers:  David (Lee) Cowart and Robert (Kathie) Cowart; 2-sisters:  Carolyn (Monty) Walker...

Jul 30, 2021

Barbara Lynn Chesser, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away Saturday, July 31 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard.  She was born January 1, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Elisha McEdward Thomas and Retty Lavada Vincent Creel.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  Mrs. Barbara...

Jul 30, 2021

James Larry Anderson, 74, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home July 30, 2021.  He was born July 17, 1947 in Starke, FL to the late Ressie Buddy “Andy” Anderson and Anna Mae Thompson Anderson Sapp.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict from 1965-1967 earning the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service...

Jul 28, 2021

Allen Ray Harson, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 28 following a lengthy illness.  He was born July 18, 1944 in Urbana, Iowa to the late Maurice Ray Harson and Adella Helen Lindsay Harson.  He proudly served his country in the US Army as a Tanker.  He was a member of the Flathead Free Trappers in Montana, the NRA and...

Jul 26, 2021

Tommy Nelson, 57, of Hilliard, FL passed away Monday, July 26 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born September 3, 1963 in Folkston, GA to the late Leon Adel Nelson and Janie Irene Carver Nelson.  He was a member of First Avenue Baptist Church.

He is survived by a sister:  Penny Stephanie Nelson; an...

Jul 24, 2021

Martin Luther Hatfield, 59, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his residence July 24, 2021 following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Tuscola, IL to the late Elmo Clyde Hatfield and Sandra Kay Moshier Hatfield.  He was a proud member of the Hilliard, Florida Chapter of the Blank Check Society.

He is survived by his fiancé: ...

Jul 23, 2021

Brandon Keith “Meathead” Smith, 44, of Hilliard, FL passed away July 23 in Fernandina Beach, FL following a courageous battle with Covid.  He was born in Douglas, GA May 25, 1977.  He was employed by Jax Utillities Management.  He was a member of Orange Bluff Hunting Club.  Brandon enjoyed cooking great BBQ while hanging out with friends.  He spent...

Jul 22, 2021

Chester Eugene Weaver, 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Marion, Indiana on April 6, 1934 to the late James Nathan Weaver and Pearl Ellen Hansley Weaver.  He was a Master Mason and was raised in 1961.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Jul 14, 2021

Geneva Brantley Popham, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away Wednesday, July 14 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  She was born December 31, 1943 in Folkston, GA to the late Albert Brantley and Irene McCallister Brantley.  She was a member of the Homeland Church of God of Prophecy.

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