Obituaries

Jan 22, 2019

Lee Ovin, “Bud” Ricketson, 78, of Blackshear, GA, passed away January 22, 2019 in Waycross, Georgia following an extended illness.  He was born August 19, 1940 in Millwood, Georgia to the late Lee Ottis Ricketson and Sula Mariah (Murphy) Ricketson.  He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he served as Deacon.  He retired from   CSXT Transportation in...

Jan 20, 2019

Dianna Jane Sullivan White, 73, of Hilliard, FL passed away January 20, 2019 at her residence.  She was born December 14, 1945 in Folkston, GA to the late Robert Theodore Sullivan and Rose Emma Phillips Sullivan.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a son:  Jessie D. White, Jr and a sister:  Juinita Lawson....

Jan 20, 2019

Nancy Bell Holt, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away January 20, 2019 in Folkston, GA.  She was born August 1, 1949 in Evans County, GA to the late James R.T. and Eliza Dolly Rewis.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  J.C. Holt ;  And 2-Brothers:  James Archie Rewis and Jerry Callaway....

Jan 20, 2019

Ruby Mae Baty Ritter, 94, of Folkston, GA went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard.  She was born in Jacksonville, FL December 2, 1924 to the late Alver Harris Baty and Vassie Baty.  She was a faithful member of the Folkston Church of God.

Along with...

Jan 20, 2019

Grace Vanzant Anderson, 85, of Hilliard, FL passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 in Fernandina Beach, FL.  She was born April 30, 1933 to the late Ernest Vanzant and Deborah Vanzant.  She retired from Prudential Insurance in Jacksonville.  She was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church in Hilliard.

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

Jan 19, 2019

Ryan Mark Chesser, 33, died January 19, 2019 at his residence in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born January 16, 1986 in Jacksonville, FL.  He graduated from Charlton County High School in 2004 and attended and graduated from Armstrong Atlantic.  Ryan loved his family and friends with all his heart and never missed an opportunity to celebrate life.  Ryan never...

Jan 19, 2019

Eric James Bryant, 32, of Folkston, GA passed away January 19, 2019.  He was born December 8, 1986 in Brunswick, GA.  As a kid, Eric loved being with his grandparents.  Pulling his Mema and Mom in a trailer with the Cub Cadet thru the pecan trees was a favorite pastime.  Eric and his Papa loved camping in the swamp...

Jan 18, 2019

Carl John Roach, 80, of Hilliard, FL and formerly of New Port Richey, FL moved peacefully into heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019.  He was a former mechanic and served for the Shore Patrol for the US Navy and Navy Reserves.  Carl was an avid hunter, gun collector and loved the outdoors but most of all he loved to...

Jan 14, 2019

John Owens, 63, of Hilliard, Florida passed away unexpectedly Monday morning January 14, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida.  John was born on July 1, 1955 in San Pablo, California to the late John and JoAnn Owens.  John was known by all as a God-fearing, selfless, family man who made it his life's mission to make sure the "babies" (grandchildren and...

Jan 14, 2019

Larry Lavon Moore, 58, of Folkston, GA passed away January 14 in Brunswick, GA following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born July 28, 1960.  He attended the Homeland United Methodist Church.  He was a simple man who loved life and his family.  He was a skilled carpenter by trade.

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 9, 2019

Kimberly Ann Beasley Todd, 49, of Folkston, GA passed away January 9, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Folkston, GA February 17, 1969 to the late Edward Melton Beasley and Bettye Jane Irvin Beasley.  She was employed as a rural route carrier for the United States Postal Service in Kingsland, GA.  She was...

Jan 9, 2019

Marjorie Gail Harrington, 70, of Hilliard, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior January 9, 2019.  Mrs. Harrington was born January 20, 1948 in Gastonia, NC to the late William Bowlin, Sr. and Faye Laverne Early Bowlin.  She was a 1966 graduate of Ashley High School in Gastonia. After completing high school, she attended Southern Academy...

Jan 6, 2019

Paula Mae Ellis Nighbert, 86, of Hilliard, FL passed away January 6, 2019 at Lakes Crossing Assisted Living in Kingsland, Georgia.  She was born February 27, 1932 in Stanton, Texas to the late Paul Stadler Ellis and Mazzie Mae Wright Ellis.  She, along with her late husband, was member of the National Camping Travelers Club.

Along with...

Jan 3, 2019

Branton Aubrey Crews, 18, of Hilliard, FL passed away January 3, 2019  He was born January 12, 2000 in Fernandina Beach, FL.  He was a recent graduate of Hilliard Middle/Senior High School class of 2018.  He was  a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.  He was  looking forward to begin his career at D Ray James Correctional...

Dec 31, 2018

Stephen (Steve) Gerald Taylor, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away December 31st, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1958 in London, England to the late James Wesley Taylor and Helen Kathleen Taylor. He became a naturalized citizen in 1980. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

He is...

Dec 30, 2018

Vera Faye Lloyd West, 73, of Folkston, GA passed away December 30, 2018 at her home.  She was born November 14, 1945 to the late Willie Willis Lloyd and Rose Irene Duggan Lloyd.  She was a faithful member of the Folkston Church of God.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister:  Joan...

Dec 27, 2018

Sherry Ann Shaw, 71, of Folkston, GA passed away December 27, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  She was born July 30, 1947 in Savannah, GA to the late Willie Lee and Loree Harrelson Lee.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Charles Shaw; 2-children:  Ricky Shaw and Lori Shaw...

Dec 12, 2018

Daniel Edward Lundy, 57, of St. George, GA passed away December 12, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born May 8, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Elliot Edward Lundy and Ella Parker Lundy.

He is survived by his children:  Daniel Joseph Lundy and Crystal Harrell; a daughter-in-law:  Amanda Conner Lundy; 2-grandchildren:  Daniel Ridge Lundy and Lucas...

Dec 11, 2018

Patsy M. Bledsoe Meagher, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away Tuesday, December 11 after an extended illness.  She was born July 8, 1948 in Lambert, Mississippi.  She was preceded in death by her husband:  James Meagher, Sr.; her father:  Joe Bledsoe; her mother:  Pearlean Sawchuck; a grandson:  Jacob Lloyd; a brother:  Charles Lee Green.

She is survived...

Dec 7, 2018

William Leroy Rewis (W.L.), 91, of Folkston, GA. passed away December 7 in Folkston with his loving wife by his side.  He was born March 1, 1927 in Cobb County Georgia.   W.L. was a member of the Church of God and Harvest Christian Fellowship Church. He was employed by Charlton County Road Department for 32 years. He served his community...