Obituaries

Michael Bandy

Michael Bandy

May 25, 2019

Michael Glenn Bandy, 62, peacefully fell asleep in Christ on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Downtown Jacksonville surrounded by family who were constantly praying and speaking love over him and who never left his side.

Mike Bandy was born on December 19, 1956, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to George Floyd and Ruby Cleo (Moxley) Bandy,...

Doris Taylor

Doris Taylor

May 25, 2019

Doris Stokes Taylor passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 83 after a long illness. She was a proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.  Doris had a successful career with Georgia Farm Bureau, retiring as an agent in 1988.

She was born June 11, 1935 in Moniac, Georgia to the late Dewey Stokes and...

Joann Pugh

Joann Pugh

May 20, 2019

Joann Lois Pugh, 71, passed away May 20, 2019 at Folkston Park Nursing Home.  She was born July 23, 1947 in Corvallis, OR to the late Paul Pugh and Lois Fesenmiar Pugh.  She received her Masters Degree in Education and was a professor at the University of South Carolina-Myrtle Beach.

She is survived by her 5-sisters:  Kathy...

Deborah Herndon

Deborah Herndon

May 18, 2019

Deborah Diane Drury Herndon, 64, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence Saturday, May 18, 2019.  She was born March 9, 1955 in Charlton County to the late John Woodrow Drury and Effie Mae Carter.  She was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers,...

Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson

May 16, 2019

Thomas William Johnson, 88, of Hilliard, FL passed away May 16, 2019.  He was born October 22, 1930 in Hilliard, FL to the late William Ted Johnson and Annie Lee Nicols Cox.  He loved the outdoors and was employed with Henderson Timber Company for many years.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Arthur Lewis

Arthur Lewis

May 15, 2019

Arthur William Lewis, 82, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at his home Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  He was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 23, 1936 to the late James Paul Lewis and Ruby Jewell Lewis.  He loved fishing and the outdoors and enjoyed collecting antique cars and tractors.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in...

Robert "Bob" Altman

Robert "Bob" Altman

May 8, 2019

Robert L. “Bob” Altman, 83, of Folkston, GA passed away in Jacksonville, FL Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  He was born June 4, 1935 in Brantley County, GA to the late Ozzie Monroe and Gertrude “Johnnie” Allen Altman.  Bob was a 1953 graduate of Charlton County High School.  He served honorably in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army...

Marvin Mimbs

Marvin Mimbs

May 3, 2019

Marvin Edward Mimbs, 76, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019.  He was born July 11, 1942 in Wrightsville, GA to the late George Mimbs and Mizell Davis Mimbs.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings:  J.D. Evans, Bill Evans, Clarence Mimbs, Raymond Mimbs, Christine Smith, Monroe Mimbs, Doris Bergman and Ed Mimbs....

Sara Warr

Sara Warr

Apr 26, 2019

Sara Mae Fosbenner Warr, 60, of Hilliard, FL passed away April 26, 2019 from complications of her long battle with Crohn's Disease.

Born August 14, 1958 in Escondido, CA to Betty Fosbenner Carter and the late Reuben Franklin Fosbenner, Sara was raised in Jacksonville, FL, and in the graduating class of 1976 at Robert E. Lee High...

Candy Allen

Candy Allen

Apr 25, 2019

Candy Dustine Allen, 52, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her home April 25, 2019.  She was born August 19, 1966 in Tarpon Springs, FL.

She is survived by her husband:  William Jackson Allen; her children:  Chrystal (Kevin) Allen Rumsey, Jesse James Allen and Angel (William) Rewis; her parents:  Jerry Wayne Robinson and Gwendolyn Marie Edwards Robinson;...

Paul Destin

Paul Destin

Apr 24, 2019

Paul Andrew Destin, 59, of St. George, GA passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  He was born March 18, 1960 in Coral Springs, FL to the late George Andrew Destin and June Gayle Watts Destin.  He was a faithful follower of Shepherd’s Chapel Church.  He was the owner/operator of Destin Well Drilling until his passing.

Along...

Jennifer Spencer

Jennifer Spencer

Apr 21, 2019

Jennifer Nicole Stewart Spencer, 39, passed away April 21 in Callahan, FL of an apparent drug overdose.  She was born August 25, 1979 in Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.  For years, Jennifer led a happy life all over the United States.  Over time she gained 2 brothers and a sister.  In later years, Jennifer experienced drug addiction that made life difficult. ...

Christine Graw

Christine Graw

Apr 20, 2019

Christine Graw, 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away April 20, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born April 12, 1942 in Folkston, GA to the late Harvey Taylor and Celia Todd Taylor.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter:  Karen Goss.

She is survived by her children:  Lamar (Melinda) Cisco,...

James Willcox

James Willcox

Apr 18, 2019

James Elmer Willcox, 71, loving Husband, Father and Papa of Kingsland, GA (formally of Pine City, MN) passed away April 18, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL following heart complications. He was born in Elroy, WI on November 6, 1947 to the late Harley Willcox and Emma Cox Willcox. James loved growing up in Elroy with his family. James dropped out...

Dorothy Brannan

Dorothy Brannan

Apr 18, 2019

Dorothy Mae Lewis Brannan, 86, of Hilliard, FL passed away April 18 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born July 28, 1932 in Doerun, GA to the late Claude Lewis and Retha Mae Langley Lewis.  Dorothy was a resident for nearly a year at Lifecare Center of Hilliard where she made several dear friends and was nicknamed “The Police” by...

Thomas Coursey

Thomas Coursey

Apr 16, 2019

Thomas Nicholas “Nick” Coursey, 47, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home April 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 22, 1971 in Atlanta, GA.

He was preceded in death by a brother:  Walter Steven Coursey.

He is survived by his wife:  Misty L. Coursey; parents:  Clifford and Hilda S....

George Krenson

George Krenson

Apr 11, 2019

George Halloman Krenson, 76, of Silver Springs, FL passed away at his residence April 11, 2019 following an extended illness.  He was born April 2, 1943 in Miami, FL to the late Eugene Krenson and Ruby Sims Krenson.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.  He loved to travel and visited every state except Hawaii and Alaska....

Rachel Loeb

Rachel Loeb

Apr 11, 2019

Rachel Lynelle Loeb, 71, passed away Sunday, April 14 in Jacksonville, FL following a brief illness.  She was born May 10, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was a member of the Folkston Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her mother:  Betty Harrell Jordan.

She is survived by her father:  Leonard Kline and...

Frederick "Freddy" Jones

Frederick "Freddy" Jones

Apr 8, 2019

Frederick “Freddy” Raynor Jones, 64, passed away April 8, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA following an extended illness.  He was born May 11, 1954 to the late Kirby Robert Jones and Kathryn Raynor Jones.  Freddy was a graduate of Charlton County High School and University of Georgia and began his journalism career as the sports editor for the Waycross...

Harold "Okie" Thanscheidt

Harold "Okie" Thanscheidt

Apr 7, 2019

Harold August “Okie” Thanscheidt, 89, of Folkston, GA passed away January 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born August 29, 1929 in Woodward, OK to the late William August “Bill” Thanscheidt and Mary Moody Thanscheidt.  He proudly served his county in the US Navy aboard the USS Shannon stationed at Charleston Naval Base and later deployed to North...