Obituaries

Daniel "Danny" Dinkins, Sr.

Daniel "Danny" Dinkins, Sr.

Sep 24, 2017

Daniel “Danny” Richard Dinkins, Sr., 84, of Homeland, GA passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his residence.  He was born April 29, 1933 to the late Daniel Robert Dinkins and Julia Celeste Bennett Dinkins.  Mr. Dinkins graduated from Charlton Co. High School in 1950.  He then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1953.  On November 1, 1951, Mr. Dinkins married Faye...

Jo Mueller

Jo Mueller

Sep 22, 2017

Jo Ann Mueller, 72, of Waycross, GA passed away September 22 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born in February 28, 1945 in Slayton, TX to the late Leonard P. Williams and Cathryn Howell Williams.  She was a feisty, spunky lady. She was preceded in death by her husband:  Charlie Mueller. She is survived by her children:  Lenora Jo (Fred) Dube, Ronnie Lynn (Cindy) Johnson,...

Jana Stoner

Jana Stoner

Sep 21, 2017

Jana Arlene Stoner, 47,loving mother and daughter went home to be the lord September 21, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  She was born October 27, 1969 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was a 1987 graduate of West Nassau High School.  She retired as a School Bus Driver after 13 years with the Nassau County School System. She enjoyed being outside...

Jack Roddenberry

Jack Roddenberry

Sep 20, 2017

Jack Edward Roddenberry, 75, of Folkston, GA passed away September 20, 2017 at his residence.  He was born December 1, 1941 in Charlton County to the late James Gadson Roddenberry and Bernice Flora Chesser Roddenberry.  He was an original employee with Union Camp Corp in Folkston, GA until his retirement.  He was a member of the Folkston Masonic Lodge F&AM # 196. Along...

LeRoy Redmon

LeRoy Redmon

Sep 18, 2017

LeRoy Donald Redmon, 82, of Yulee, FL, passed away at his home September 18, 2017.  He was born in Millville, KY November 5, 1934 to the late Walter Redmon and Betty Mae Huffman Redmon.  He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.  He retired from General Motors in Atlanta, GA after a number of years of faithful...

Lois Lloyd

Lois Lloyd

Sep 15, 2017

Lois McConnell Lloyd, 75, went to be with Jesus, September 15, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  She was born March 31, 1942 to the late Ivor McConnell and Iris Walker McConnell.  Lois was a 1960 graduate of Hilliard High School. She came to know the Lord and was baptized at First Baptist Church of Hilliard at a young age....

Ronnie Evans

Ronnie Evans

Sep 8, 2017

Ronnie Ray Evans, 71, passed away at his home, Friday, September 8, 2017.  He was a loving husband.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Ann Evans, Daughter, Sara Rose Murphy and Son, Ronnie Waylon Evans; two grandchildren, John Kennith Roddenberry and Jaclyn Rose Sweat; two great grandchildren, Zaighlor Kennith Roddenberry and Isebella Rose Sweat; as well as a...

Lawrence Bessent

Lawrence Bessent

Aug 29, 2017

Lawrence Bessent, 84, passed away in Jacksonville, FL August 29, 2017.  He was born March 1, 1933 in Jacksonville to the late Wesley Owen Bessent and Hazel McManis Bessent.  He was a member of Live Oak Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 41 years:  Sheila Faye Bessent; 2-Daughters:  Ashley Melissa Bessent and Nita Louise Collins; 2-Sisters:  Irma Lee Williams and Jeanette Raleigh;...

Hattie Walker

Hattie Walker

Aug 27, 2017

Hattie Louise “Ms. Feet” Walker, 71, of St. Marys, GA passed away in Jacksonville, FL August 27, 2017 after a courageous long-fought battle with cancer.  She was born August 29, 1945 in Folkston, GA to the late James Wade Petty and Mertice Ella Lloyd Petty.  She was a homemaker and thought of as a mother figure to many of the neighborhood children...

Dorothy Marshall

Dorothy Marshall

Aug 27, 2017

Dorothy Annette Marshall, 61, of Callahan, FL passed away August 27, 2017.  She was born October 29, 1955 in Fernandina Beach, FL to the late Herman Smith and Hazel Johnson Smith Cowart. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers:  Emory Smith and Carl Smith. She is survived by her daughter:  Dorie (Matthew) McRae; 4-Grandchildren:  Dakota Goodenow, Chesney Goodenow, Alexander...

Sherron Smith

Sherron Smith

Aug 20, 2017

Sherron Allen Smith, 58, of Hilliard, FL passed away Aug. 20, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born July 18, 1959 to the late Foster Allen Jr. and Geraldine Nelson Allen.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Charles Smith. She is survived by her 2-sisters:  Delorice (Roger) Reddington and Melinda (R.C.) Lloyd and 2-brothers:  William (Monica) Allen and Dale...

Lucille Chancey

Lucille Chancey

Aug 14, 2017

Lucille P. Chancey, 90, of St. Mary’s, GA passed away August 14, 2017.  She was born January 6, 1927 in St. Mary’s to the late Lester Ernest Parker and Verdie Bunkley Parker.  She was a homemaker and a member of Coastal Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years:  Samuel Edward Chancey. She is...

Donna Manning

Donna Manning

Aug 14, 2017

Donna Lynette Hodges Crews Manning, 67, passed away August 14, 2017 at her residence in Jesup, GA.  She was born January 3, 1950 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Jessie J. Hodges and Gwendolyn Gladys Hinson Hodges.  She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.  She enjoyed her time working as a...

Jim Nelson

Jim Nelson

Aug 11, 2017

Jim Leigh Nelson, age 78 of Waycross Georgia lost his battle with bladder cancer and peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday  August 10th, 2017, he was born July 21st 1939 the youngest of 6 children to the late James Bailey and Cora Bell (Sykes) Nelson in Hilliard Florida. He proceeded in death by his brothers Ollie Nelson, Lee Roy...

Mary Henderson

Mary Henderson

Aug 7, 2017

Our Earthly Angel, Mary “Toots” Maxine Smith Henderson, 83, of St. George, GA gained her angel wings August 7, 2017 in Brunswick, Georgia.  She was born January 5, 1934 in Gauley Bridge, WV to the late Rob and Beverly Smith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Edgar Henderson; a daughter:  Pearl Woodward; and a grandson:  Tracy Sweatt. She...

Emma Combs

Emma Combs

Aug 4, 2017

Emma Jeanette Crews Combs, 78, of St. George, GA passed away August 4, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born in St. George, GA April 3, 1939 to the late Dave and Emmie Crews.  She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Carl Combs and a son:  Carlton Combs. She is...

Ethel Crews

Ethel Crews

Aug 3, 2017

Ethel Marie Abbott Crews, 61, of Folkston, GA passed away August 3, 2017 at her residence.  She was born December 23, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to Jake Abbott and Mary Blackman Huling.  Mrs. Crews has been a member of Victory Baptist Church for 34 years and was a teacher at the Folkston Christian Academy for many years.  She loved God, her husband, family...

Frances Millar

Frances Millar

Jul 31, 2017

Frances Reynolds Millar, 101, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence July 31, 2017.  She was born March 1, 1916 in Jacksonboro, SC to the late Wade Elton Reynolds and Sarah Jane Garvin Reynolds.  She  moved to Folkston in 1949 working as a telephone operator for the local phone company, but will be most fondly remembered working at the “Courtesy Shop” with...

Michael Lett

Michael Lett

Jul 27, 2017

Michael L. Lett, 57, of Folkston, GA passed away July 27, 2017.  He was born December 6, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Carl Lee Lett and Tiny Christine Stancil Lett.  He was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church and a former member of the Folkston Jaycees. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carla Chancey Lett;...

Petrina Fountain

Petrina Fountain

Jul 26, 2017

Petrina Gudney Stefansdottir Fountain, 71, of Folkston, GA, passed away July 26, 2017 in Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL.  She was born November 11, 1945 in Akureyri, Iceland.  She moved to the US in 1976 and resided in Jacksonville for 30 years before moving to Folkston 11 years ago. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ernest Roger...