Obituaries

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...

Jun 1, 2018

James Roger Taylor, 59, passed away June 1, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born May 4, 1959 in Hendersonville, NC.

He is survived by his wife:  Terri Lynn Lamb Taylor; 3-children:  Ashley Gray and her husband, Weston, Richard Johnson and Liberty Johnson; grandchildren:  Onyx, Charles, Justice, Karley, Rodney and Jaden; 2-great grandchildren; his parents:  Rev. Bob...

May 26, 2018

Granville Lane, 57, a Navy Veteran originally from Williamsburg KY passed away in his home in Saint George GA on Sat May 26th.  He is preceded in death by his Mother, Geraldine Lane and his younger sister Tammy Paul both of Williamsburg Ky. Survivors include his partner in life Debbie Brummett, Saint George GA; daughter:  Nicole Rains (Brian) and grandson: Colton Canada...

May 26, 2018

James Merrill Porter Jr. -"JP" "Jimmie", Vietnam veteran, retired crane operator from Bayer-Crop Science, and Life-long resident of Woodbine, GA peacefully passed away on 05/26/2018 at Laconte Medical Center in Sevierville, TN while on vacation with his wife and children.

He was born in Woodbine, GA on August 26, 1947

James is survived by his...

May 24, 2018

Teddy Johnson, 59, of St. George, GA passed away unexpectedly at his reside3nce May 24, 2018.  He was born March 1, 1959 in Folkston, GA to the late William “Bill” Johnson and Betty Sikes Johnson Carter.  He was a lifelong resident of Hilliard, FL.

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

May 18, 2018

Anthony “Tony” B. Griffith, 55, of St. George, GA passed away Friday, May 18 in Brunswick, GA following a lengthy illness.  He was born November 23, 1962 in Jacksonville, FL.

He was preceded in death by his father:  Barry Griffith; a brother:  Reggie Griffith and a sister:  Sheila Coren.

He is survived by his children: ...