Obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

Eric Nathan Byrd, 59, of St. George, GA passed away at his home on October 30, 2020.  He was born in Macclenny, FL on March 30, 1961 to the late Nathan Byrd and Doris Davis Wilkerson.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. George.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years: ...

Oct 24, 2020

Lance Thompson our “Bubba” has made his way home to heaven. He left us all with a hole in our heart that will never be filled. We only find comfort during these trying times knowing that Lance is making his way around heaven putting smiles everywhere he goes like he did here on earth.

Lance was born...

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Maxine Skinner Lanham, 80, passed away October 20, 2020 in Hilliard, FL.  She was born April 22, 1940 in Sutton, West Virginia to the late Cecil James Skinner and Ruth Ann Thompson Skinner.  She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Sun City, FL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Oct 20, 2020

Mollye D. Flake, 80, of Folkston, GA passed away Tuesday, October 2o, 2020.  She was born February 14, 1940 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Thomas James Lanier and Jill Pope Lanier.

She is survived by her children:  Mary Ellen Barlow, Louise Barlow, Linda Jones, Gail Aldridge, Roy Jones, Marvin Aldridge, Gary Kirton, David Kirton and Francis...

Oct 18, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ruth Compton Gill, our loving and devoted mother , grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on a Sunday afternoon October 18, 2020.

Elizabeth lived a full life as a wonderful mother, homemaker, and Bell South retiree.  She treasured her children first and foremost, She loved...

Oct 17, 2020

Sue Ellen Rice, 80, of Callahan, FL passed away Saturday, October 17 at the Warner Center in Fernandina Beach, FL.  She was born February 25, 1940 in Flovilla, GA to the late Ernest and Lucy Vickers Smith.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Callahan, FL.

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

Oct 15, 2020

A time to be born

Curtis Jones was born August 21, 1946 to his parents Arthur Jones, Sr. and Ethel Mae Hannans, Jones who preceded him in his death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Arthurs Jones Jr. grandsons Ashton Jones and Nyles Jones.

A time to educate

Curtis was...

Oct 13, 2020

James “Dub” Waustein Harris, Sr., 80, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his residence October 13, 2020.  He was born in Folkston, Georgia on August 24, 1940 to the late Riley Harris and Harriett Lake Harris.   In his spare time, he loved to fish and enjoyed working in his garden.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Oct 8, 2020

Iris “June” Johnson, 71, of Folkston, GA passed away in St. Marys Georgia on October 8, 2020.  She was born June 17, 1949 in Folkston, Georgia to the late Reginald John Henderson and Vernell Reed Henderson.  She was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church.  She retired in 2016 as a custodian at Folkston Elementary School with over 30...

Sep 30, 2020

Bonnie Bowman Crandle was born May 16, 1933 in Harrisonburg, VA to Marcus Elwood and Velma Bowman. She died on September 30 at her home in Hilliard, FL. after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her three sons, Thomas, Mark and James Crandle and her siblings Marlene Bowman Shifflet of Harrisonburg, VA, Keith M. Bowman of Volmunster, France and...

Sep 26, 2020

Daniel Wesley Young, Jr., 54 and Jamie Michelle Anderson Young, 55, both of Jacksonville, FL passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.  They both loved the mountains and were returning to Jacksonville from their anniversary get away when the accident occurred.

Dan was born in Chattanooga, TN on June 15, 1966...

Sep 26, 2020

Julia Lynn Simmons, Cox, 61, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her home September 26, 2020.  She was born July 2, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL.

She was preceded in death by her father:  Edwin L. Simmons.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years:  Lonnie Ray Cox, Jr.; 2-daughters:  Karina Dawn (Wesley) Crews and...

Sep 26, 2020

Donald Blaine Conner, 74 of Folkston, Georgia passed away September 26, 2020 due to complications associated with Covid 19. He was born March 10, 1946 in Nassau County, Florida to the late Charles and Arna (Grannie) Conner. Don was a gentle man who lived a simple life with a great love for family, food and gab.

He...

Sep 22, 2020

Bonnie Marie Combs, 64, of St. George, GA passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born January 12, 1956 in Jacksonville, FL and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father:  Paul James Potter; a sister:  Debbie Hartley; a brother:  Jimmy Potter and a grandchild:  Colden Perrie.

She...

Sep 22, 2020

Georgia Larinda Crews, 71, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home Tuesday, September 22, 2020.  She was born May, 1949 in Folkston, GA to the late J. Melton and Minnie Lucille Crews.  She retired as a paraprofessional with the Charlton County School System.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston.

She is...

Sep 20, 2020

Lewis Washington Lloyd, 93, of Folkston, GA passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Waycross, GA.  L. W. Lloyd was born December 18, 1926 in Folkston, GA to the late Allen Jackson Lloyd and Alberta Davis Lloyd.  He proudly served his country during World War II, both as a builder of the Liberty Ships in Brunswick and then as...

Sep 20, 2020

Robert Melvin Davis, Sr., 83, of Hilliard, FL passed away Sunday, September 20 in Fernandina Beach, FL., He was born January 31 in the Kings Ferry Community of Nassau County, Florida to the late Joe and Ruby Godley Davis.  He retired from Callahan Timber Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.

Along...

Sep 20, 2020

Sunday, September 20, 2020 God called home his servant, William G. Corson, III (Bil). Bil was born September 22, 1965 in Brunswick, GA. Bil was a 1983 graduate of Glynn Academy where he was an enthusiastic member of the GA band. He also attended Brunswick Junior College. After college Bil worked as a manager of Wendy’s on highway 17...

Sep 19, 2020

Shirley Jacobs McCallister, 82, of Folkston, GA passed away Saturday, September 19 at Folkston Park Nursing Home.  She was born May 2, 1938 in Folkston, GA to the late Fred S. Jacobs and Iona Highsmith Jacobs.  She attended the Folkston Church of God.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her son:  Wayne McCallister; a...

Sep 18, 2020

Ciara Elizabeth Mullins, 35, of Yulee, FL peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Friday, September 18, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was born September 4, 1985 in Jacksonville, FL to her loving parents, Wayne and Kay McInturff.  Ciara was a true example of what a warrior is.  Ciara was a believer, over...