Obituaries
Marian Joiner
Jul 26, 2017
Marian Elizabeth Joiner, 81, of Folkston, GA passed away July 26, 2017. She was born May 17, 1936 to the late George Burton and Lillie Mae Sprinkle Burton in Eden, North Carolina. She was a homemaker and a member of Prospect Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband: Bill Joiner; 6-Children: Katherine Rice, Linda Rice Noorali, Billy Joiner, Mitchell Joiner, Kelly Joiner and...
Waudell Crews
Jul 23, 2017
Waudell Crews, 85, of Folkston, GA passed away July 23, 2017 in Donaldsonville, GA. He was born in Winokur, GA October 2, 1931 to the late Arch Crews and Dossie Harris Crews. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a faithful member at Sand Hill Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
Pekka Hatara
Jul 19, 2017
Pekka Tuomas Hatara, 71, of Racepond, GA passed away Wednesday July 19th, 2017 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fl. He was born April 24, 1946 in Helsinki, Finland to Helena and Johannes Hatara. Remembering Pekka's life, he saw problems as opportunities to fix and make things better. He touched the lives of a multitude of people in many ways. "Can't...
Marion Rorabaugh
Jul 19, 2017
Mrs. Marion Rorabaugh, after celebrating her 100th birthday a couple weeks ago, was promoted to glory on July 19, 2017. Marion was born on July 1, 1917 and served the Lord faithfully for many years in various ministries and leadership roles in the church. She is survived by her son Philip (Donna) Rorabaugh, and daughters Mary Lou Rorabaugh, Ann Rorabaugh,...
Mitchell Sheffield
Jul 17, 2017
Mitchell Monroe Sheffield, 81, of Hilliard, FL passed away July 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born October 14, 1935 to the late William Sheffield and Pearlie Johns Sheffield. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hilliard. He retired from St. Regis Paper Company. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
William Carter
Jul 13, 2017
William Jackson “Jackie” Carter, 66, of Folkston, GA, passed away Thursday July 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1951 in Charlton County, GA to the late Alton and Lorene Carter. Jackie served his country and community in many ways. He was a County Commissioner. He was a lifelong, avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed his time Volunteering with...
Leo Prevatt
Jul 4, 2017
Mrs. Leo Rewis Prevatt, 93, passed away July 4, 2017. She was born August 16, 1923 to the late Wilson Rewis and Margaret Jarriel Rewis in Cobbtown, Georgia. She was a homemaker and foster parent to 51 children. She was a faithful member of the Folkston Church of God. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands: Melvin Spence and...
Mary Manning
Jun 28, 2017
Mary Virginia Fender Manning, 90, passed away at her home June 28, 2017. She was born in Atkinson County, GA to the late Fisher F Fender and Sarah Joyce Fender. She was of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Owen Manning. She is survived by her children: Richard Manning and his wife, Elizabeth, Sarah...
Sharon Bennett
Jun 25, 2017
Sharon Ann Bennett, 63, of Hilliard, FL passed away June 25, 2017. She was born February 13, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Floyd Leroy Haney and Laura Ann Pair Haney. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert E. Bennett, Jr. She is survived by her daughters: Monique Bennett and Ailina Bennett of Hilliard; a step-daughter: Marcella...
Franklin Geiger
Jun 23, 2017
Franklin Geiger, 83, of Hilliard, FL, passed away June 23, 2017. He was born September 22, 1933 to the late Willie Hansford Geiger and Ruby Rebecca Davis Geiger Crews. Mr. Geiger proudly served the Florida Highway Patrol for 32 years, retiring as Captain. He was known as “Chief” to his trooper family. He loved the Lord and would witness to anyone who would listen. He...
Milton Glisson
Jun 22, 2017
Milton J. Glisson, 78, passed away on June 22, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Jimmie Jane (Mattox) Glisson; 2 daughters Tracey (Garrett) Johnson and Michelle (Chris) Strickland; six grandchildren Mallory (Patrick) Armistead, Ethan Ganey, McKenzie Johnson, Gage Griffin, Sydnee Johnson, and Cooper Strickland; one great grandson Mattox Armistead; a brother David (Henri) Glisson; a...
Ann Gowen
Jun 11, 2017
Ann Hopkins Gowen, 91, of Folkston, GA, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, FL. She was born February 28, 1926, in Wayne County, GA, to the late Alva Joseph Hopkins, Sr. and Ethel Shepard Hopkins. After the passing of her mother, she moved to Charlton County and was raised by Walter and Lula Hopkins. She attended Wesleyan College before returning to...
Leon Lloyd
Jun 11, 2017
Leon Lloyd, 69, of Homeland, GA, passed away Sunday June 11, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born July 1, 1947 in Folkston, GA to the late Chesterfield “Chick” Lloyd and Virginia Hooper Moore. He was employed with the Glynn County Police Department where he was named Police Officer of the Year and the Jesup Police Department. He worked as Director of Security...
Norman Swinehart
May 24, 2017
Norman Swinehart, 77, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his residence May 24, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 26, 1940 in Three Rivers, Michigan to the late Lloyd Swinehart and Ella Maude Schultz Swinehart. He was a former member of North Hilliard Baptist Church and currently attended the Boulougne Holiness Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded...
Betty Wahl
May 20, 2017
Betty J. Wahl, 83, passed away at Life Care Center of Hilliard, Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born in Douglas, GA to the late William Tarrant and Eunice Baker Tarrant. She was a member of Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, Fl. She was a former member of River Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ronald Wahl;...
Timothy Turner
May 13, 2017
Timothy C. Turner, 48, of Jacksonville, FL passed away May 13, 2017. He was born April 14, 1968 in Jacksonville. He worked with the United States Postal Service for about 10 years before beginning work with McGowen Heating and Air a few years ago. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Q. Turner He is survived by his mother: Yvonne Roddenberry Turner;...
STEPHEN CONNER
May 9, 2017
Stephen Earnest Conner, 50, of Glen St. Marys, FL, passed away May 9, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 3, 1966 in Folkston, GA. He was employed with Gilman Building Products as a Lumber Grader since 1992. Stephen was an avid Florida Gators fan and a renowned outdoorsman. He enjoyed bluegrass and old country music, especially The Stanley...
NINA MUDD
May 6, 2017
Nina Kay Batchelor Mudd, 60, of St. George, GA passed away May 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1957 to the late James Walter Batchelor and Nina Margie Tindol Batchelor in Fernandina Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her brother: James E. Batchelor. She is survived by her son: Joshua J. Moore; 2-Sisters: Mary Lightsey & Katie Ennis...
Bertha Barker
May 5, 2017
Bertha Lee Brown Barker, 78, of Folkston, GA passed away May 5, 2017 in Fernandina Beach, FL. She was born April 24, 1939 in Menlo, GA to the late Gordon Lee Brown and Martha Savannah Hamilton Brown. She was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister: Sybil Whitley; her brother: Robert Lee...
Sandra King
May 1, 2017
Sandra Leigh Pilkington King, 59, of St. George, passed away May 1 at her residence. She was born in Dacula, GA to the late D.P. Pilkington and Mary Pilkington. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters. She is survived by her daughter: Tracy Rickett; 2-Grandchildren: Katheryn Williams and Brittany Lovell; 4-Great Grandchildren and 6-Sisters. Memorialization will be by...
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