Obituaries

Jul 12, 2018

Latrelle Fincher Bohanan, 90, of St. George, GA passed away July 12, 2018.  She was born December 24, 1927 in Newton County, GA to the late Ambus Bradley Fincher and Estrella Moss Fincher.  She was a homemaker and a member of New Life Baptist Church.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: ...

Jul 8, 2018

Grace Scott, 94, passed away peacefully July 8, 2018 in Nashville, TN.  She was born November 16, 1923 to the late Alvin Chancey and Mary Colson Chancey.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2-children:  Nick Scott and Starr Roberts.

She is survived...

Jul 8, 2018

Steven Hamilton Brown, 67, of Folkston, GA passed away July 8, 2018 at his residence following a lengthy illness.  He was born August 23, 1950 in Folkston, GA to the late Gordon Lee Brown and Martha Savannah Hamilton Brown.  He was a mill carpenter for Gilman paper company for 28 years.  He served his country in the US Army. ...

Jul 7, 2018

Esther Wainwright, 77, passed away July 7, 2018 in Waycross, GA following a lengthy illness.  She was born December 26, 1940 to the late Irvin Wainwright and Alice Bryant Wainwright.

Along with her parents, she was preceded by her grandparents:  Daisey Bryant and George Bryant; 2-sisters:  Opal and Deloris and 3-brothers:  Dan, Gilbert and George.

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Jun 29, 2018

Florence Helen Kotlarich Byrd Crews, 93, passed away at her residence June 29, 2018.  She was born August 3, 1924 to Peter Miller Kotlarich and Julia Lassen Kotlarich in Galveston, TX.  She grew up in Galveston and graduated from Ball High School in 1941.  After graduation, she attended Metropolitan Community College in Galveston where she received a Secretarial Degree in...

Jun 29, 2018

Robert Charles “Bob” Millar, 67, of Folkston, GA passed away June 29 at his residence.  He was born September 6, 1950 in Folkston, GA to the late Charles R. Millar and Frances Reynolds Millar.  He served his country in the US Army Reserves.  Bob retired from CSXT following several years of service.  He was a member of the First...

Jun 28, 2018

Ann Marie Baxter Halbur, 68, of Hilliard, FL. passed away in Jacksonville, FL. on June 28, 2018.  She was born February 19, 1950 to the late Gladison and Wilma Baxter.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Roach.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald O. Halbur; a daughter:  Tonia Heronemus; two sons:...

Jun 24, 2018

Jerry Mitchell Crews, Sr., 73, of Callahan, FL passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Jacksonville following a lengthy illness.  He was born March 2, 1945 in Folkston, GA. He retired in 1999 from Allied Systems/Commercial Carrier.  He attended the Homeland Pentecostal Church in Homeland, GA.

He was preceded in death by his father:  Chester Thomas Crews...

Jun 21, 2018

Rita Lelia Davis Wade, 92, was received home by her Lord and Savior June 21, 2018. She was born June 26th, 1925 to the late Senator Thomas H. Davis and Lelia Davis. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend. Her greatest joy came from her love for the Lord and having her home...

Jun 20, 2018

John Francis Brusso, 82, of Hilliard, FL passed away June 20, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born March 21, 1936 in Calumet, Michigan to the late Lawrence Brusso and Leona Marie Gamache Brusso.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1958-1962.  He retired as an Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration after...

Jun 18, 2018

Jean Ann Beener Loyd, 81, of Hilliard, FL, passed away at her residence June 18, 2018.  She was born February 13, 1937 to the late Thomas Francis Beener and Mary Evelyn Noel Beener.  She was a homemaker and a member of Ephesus Baptist Church.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a baby brother,...

Jun 14, 2018

Clyde Kevin James, 43, of Nahunta, Georgia, passed away at his residence June 14, 2018.  He was currently a Captain at GEO D. Ray James Detention Facility.

He was preceded in death by his mother:  Vikki Bennett James.

He is survived by his wife:  Crystal James; 3-children:  Mason James, Owen James and Emma James; his...

Jun 14, 2018

Gloria Jean Woolard Daniels, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence June 14, 2018 after a lengthy illness.  She was born August 10, 1940 in Folkston, GA to the late Edgar and Josephine Guinn Woolard.  She was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church.

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.  She...

Jun 12, 2018

Thomas “Larry” Welch, 78, of Hilliard, FL passed away June 12 in Fernandina Beach, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born March 2, 1940 in Madison, FL to the late Thomas Lewis Welch and Laura Allene Tate Welch.  He joined the Duval County Road Patrol, which later became JSO, in 1965 as a deputy sheriff and motorcycle patrolman. ...

Jun 12, 2018

Marvin DuBose, 79, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his residence June 12, 2018.  He was born June 30, 1938 in Nahunta, GA to the late Albert DuBose and Thelma King DuBose.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 2-Sons: ...

Jun 11, 2018

Milton Ernest “Buddy” Horne, Sr., 72, of Homeland, GA passed away June 11 at his residence.  He was born July 17, 1945 in Camden County, GA to the late Milton Leggett Horne and Ernestine Louise Cottle Horne.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a son:  Milton Ernest “Ernie” Horne, Jr., 2-grandchildren:  Victoria Dinkins...

Jun 11, 2018

James Elvin “J.E.” Carter, 76, of the Racepond Community of Charlton County passed away June 11, 2018 in Racepond.  He was born January 1, 1942 in Racepond to the late John Elvin Carter and Margaret Crews Carter.  He was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church and the Southeast Wood Producers Association.  He loved telling stories, farming, camping, his...

Jun 6, 2018

Mary Jane Batten, 63, of Homeland, GA passed away Wednesday, June 6 in Brunswick, GA following a lengthy illness.  She was born February 1, 1955 in Columbus, OH to the late Paul Harris Roach, Sr. and Barbara Nell Hayward Roach.  She worked as a CNA at Folkston Park Nursing Home for a number of years.

Along with...

Jun 5, 2018

Willie Pearl Eunice Steedley, 86 of Folkston, GA passed away Tuesday, June 5 at Folkston Park Care and Rehab.  She was born September 24, 1931 in Ware County, GA to the late John Lester Eunice and Mary Margaret Crews Eunice.  She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Folkston.

Along with her parents, she...

Jun 5, 2018

Pearly Elizabeth Ormsbee, 74, of Bryceville, FL passed away June 5, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness.  She was born in Bryceville FL to the late Ellis Howard and Lillian Woods Howard.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years:  Elmer Howard Ormsbee; a daughter:  Carol Mock and her husband, Kevin; 2-grandsons:  Dillon Mock...