Obituaries

Jul 2, 2020

Mr. Donald Gibson, 74, a resident at Folkston Park Nursing Home passed away July 2, 2020.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Jul 1, 2020

Charles Franklin Mason passed away Wednesday July 1, 2020 at the Folkston Nursing home, Folkston Georgia, formerly of Delray Beach, FL and Annapolis Maryland. Born July 21, 1933 to parents Mary Elizabeth and Charles Mason in Franklin Massachusetts. Graduated from high school in Franklin, MA and served in the Navy from 1954-1958. He was a member of Cason United...

Jun 30, 2020

Shirley Jane Thompson, 83, of St. George, passed away on June 30, 2020 at her home from a short illness.  She left this world on a summer breeze surrounded by her family and loved ones.

A private service will be held.

Shirley was born March 3, 1937, in Sanderson, Florida and was the daughter of...

Jun 22, 2020

Charles Edward “Chuck” Spurlock, Jr, 56, of Folkston, GA passed away June 22, 2020 at his residence.  He was born January 23, 1964 in Folkston, GA.  He retired from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture after 16 years of service.

He is survived by his daughters:  Amber (Keith) Sweat, Jennifer (Jason) Love and Jessica (David Lindsay)Spurlock;...

Jun 22, 2020

JoAnn Waters Cannon, 74, of Blackshear, GA passed away peacefully Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Satilla Hospice House in Waycross, GA.  She was born November 2, 1945 in Claxton, GA to the late Reginald Waters and Mildred Rustin Waters.  She was affectionately known as Ma, Granny, Mama Jo and Grandmama.  She worked at  Action Pact (Concerted Services) Early...

Jun 20, 2020

Brandon Chase Burnette, 34, of Hilliard, FL passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents:  Mary Ann Atkinson and Jack and Sandy Burnette.

He is survived by his children:  Annaleyce Elizabeth Burnette and Isaac Martin Burnette; his parents:  Jack Norman Burnette, Jr. and Janine and Michael Orender; his siblings:  Chuck Kilpatrick,...

Jun 17, 2020

Alora Jayne Walls, infant daughter of Randy Walls, Jr. and Cari Tippins, passed away June 17 in Jacksonville, FL.

Along with her loving parents, she is survived by her grandparents:  Gary and Terri Tippins and Margaret Smith and a host of other relatives.

A private family graveside service will be held in Corinth Cemetery.

Jun 16, 2020

Jerry P.  Arnett, 63, of Homeland, GA passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  He was born in Bunnell, FL to the late Paul Joseph Arnett and Mary Virginia Grimsley Arnett.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melinda Holton; and 2-sisters:  Lucille and Bobbie.

He is survived by his wife of 35...

Jun 12, 2020

Margaret Warnock Mizell, 89, of Folkston and Dublin, GA passed away June 12, 2020 at Serenity Place in Dublin, GA.  She was born January 10, 1931 in Montgomery County, GA.  She graduated Salutatorian from Soperton High School in 1948 and received a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English from Georgia Teacher’s College in 1953.  She...

Jun 11, 2020

JoAnn Herrin Howell, 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born October 3, 1942 in Hickox, GA to the late J.C. Herrin and Sarah Johns Herrin.  She retired from the Duval County School Board after a number of years of service.  She was a member...

Jun 11, 2020

John Austin Alexander McClurd Popham, 30, passed away peacefully June 11, 2020 in Savannah, Georgia.  He was born January 16, 1990 in Brunswick, Georgia.  He was a member of Christina Renewal Church in Brunswick.

He is preceded in death by his twin sisters:  Anna Grace and Alexa Gabrielle Popham; grandparents:  Neil Hamilton, John McClurd, Sr. and W.M....

Jun 9, 2020

Eva Canaday McMahan, 86, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Tuesday, June 9 following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Jacksonville August 11, 1933 to the late Josie Roy Canaday and Sarah Ethel Crews Canaday.  Throughout her life she was employed with the Florida Community College of Jacksonville, the State Employees Credit Union and the Florida State Board of...

Jun 8, 2020

Wilbur Layton Thomas, Jr., 93, of Folkston, GA passed away Monday, June 8, 2020.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Charlton County.  He was born July 18, 1926 to the late Wilbur Layton Thomas, Sr. and Myrtle Dryden Thomas.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy Seabees.  He operated the Charlton Machine and Tractor Company...

Jun 5, 2020

Mattie Stearne, 101, passed away at Folkston Park Nursing Home.  Memorialization will be by cremation

Jun 2, 2020

Archie David Carroll, II, of Callahan, FL passed away at his residence June 2, 2020.  He was born January 5, 1953 in Callahan, FL to the late Archie David Carroll, Sr. and Edna Henderson Pickard.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  Archie was a devoted father and grandfather who found great joy...

May 28, 2020

Neil “Tadpole” Chesser, passed away May 28, 2020 in Folkston, GA.  He was born December 6, 1961 in Bunnell, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his mother: Barbara Ann Chesser; his brothers:  Ronnie Chesser, Danny Chesser and Steven Chesser.

He is survived by Daughter: Delecia (Justin) O’Berry; Father:  Francis Eugene Chesser; 2-Sisters:  Margaret Varnes & Peggy Gay; Grandchildren: Travis Levi and Marisa...

May 26, 2020

Stanley Peter Golaszewski, 92, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, May 26 in Brunswick, Georgia.  He was born in Jermyn, PA to the late Leopold and Anna Porosky Golaszewski.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WW II.  Mr. Stanley retired from banking after many years with a number of banks in Georgia and Florida.  He...

May 25, 2020

Phyllis Paul, 85, of Folkston, GA passed away Monday, March 25 at Folkston Park Nursing Home in Folkston, Georgia.  She was born July 25, 1934 in Cheltonham, England.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a son”  Glen Richard Paul

She is survived by her husband of 59 years:  Laurence Paul and a son: ...

May 19, 2020

June Horney passed away May 19, 2020 at Folkston Park Nursing Home.  Memorialization will be by cremation.

May 18, 2020

Stella Erleen Young Rueling, 74, of Hilliard, FL passed away Monday, May 18 at her residence.  She was born in Camden, SC to the late Neal Young, Sr. and Sylvia Ruth Ogle Young Nelson on April 7, 1946.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in...