Obituaries

Michael Brannan

Michael Brannan

Jan 26, 2016

Michael Wayne Brannan, 63, of Hilliard, FL passed away January 26, 2016.  He was born May 31, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was a carpenter by trade and took great pride in his work. He was preceded in death by his father: Theron Brannan; a Brother:  Christopher Brannan; and a Sister:  Cheryl Brannan Mullis. He is survived by his mother:  Dorothy Brannan; 2-Sisters:  Cathy Brannan &...

Harry Reed, Sr.

Harry Reed, Sr.

Jan 21, 2016

Harry Herman Reed, Sr., 82 of Brooklet, Georgia passed away January 21, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia.  He was born June 12, 1933 in Hilliard, Florida to Vinter Herbert and Ruth Lee Glover Reed. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He loved hunting, fishing and watching all sports. Mr. Reed was of the Baptist...

Elizabeth McGurn

Elizabeth McGurn

Jan 18, 2016

Elizabeth Cadle McGurn, formerly of Cedar Point, NC, passed away unexpectedly during the early morning hours of January 18, 2016.  She was born November 27, 1930, in Durham, North Carolina and was the oldest daughter of Elizabeth Matthews Cadle and Fredrick Leonard Cadle. Elizabeth grew up in Jacksonville, Florida where she attended Landon High School and played trumpet in the marching...

JOYCE STORY KIRKLAND

JOYCE STORY KIRKLAND

Jan 15, 2016

Joyce Woolard Story Kirkland, 77, passed away January 15, 2016 following a lengthy illness.  She was born May 7, 1938 to the late Lum and Lillie Carter Woolard.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands:  Bill Story and Harvey Kirkland; a grandson:  Joseph Story and a brother:  Sammy Woolard.  Joyce loved watching football and talking with family and friends She is...

Ruth Scarbrough

Ruth Scarbrough

Jan 5, 2016

RuthWoolard Scarbrough, 82, of Callahan, FL passed away January 5 in Fernandina Beach, FL surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 26, 1933 in Folkston, GA to the late Raiford Sheppard Woolard and Lula  Swearinger Woolard.  She was a homemaker and charter member of River Road Baptist Church since 1973.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Leo Miller

Leo Miller

Dec 28, 2015

Leo Miller, 89, of Homeland, GA passed away at his residence December 28.  He was born April 25, 1926 in Jermyn, PA to the late Leo John Miller and Bernice Hoyt Miller.  He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps as a radio operator serving during WW II. He is survived by 2-Brothers:  Jerry Miller & Richard Miller; a Sister:  Sharon Paciotti...

DONALD CHANEY

DONALD CHANEY

Dec 15, 2015

Donald John Chaney, 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away December 15 following a lengthy illness.  Mr. Chaney was born October 29, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL to the late John C. Chaney and Lucille Westberry Chaney.  He proudly served his country for 9 years in the Florida Air National Guard. He is survived by his wife Linda Woods Chaney, 6-Children:   Terry Chaney, Garry...

Hugh Buchanan

Hugh Buchanan

Dec 14, 2015

Hugh Buchanan, 90, of Callahan, FL passed away on his birthday, December 14, 2015 at his residence.  He was born in Sharon, PA to the late Hugh Buchanan, Sr. and Margaret Park Buchanan.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy.  He was a founding member of the First Alliance Church in Hilliard. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death...

Ruby Gowen

Ruby Gowen

Dec 10, 2015

Mrs. Ruby Gowen passed away Thursday morning, December 10, 2015, at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl. She was 96 years old. She was born in Kingsland, Ga. on March 9, 1919 to the late Ward W. and Eva Bunkley Harrison. After graduating from Kingsland High School, Mrs. Ruby moved to Folkston, Ga. with her family and worked with her father...

Donald Reed

Donald Reed

Dec 9, 2015

Donald Hughie Reed, 81, of Hilliard, FL passed away December 9, 2015.  He was born in Hilliard, FL to the late Coyle Reed, Sr. and Vera Mae Prevatt Reed.  He was a truck driver and owned a number of restaurants in the Hilliard area with his wife Cookie Reed.  He proudly served his country in the US Army. Along with his parents, he...

Sarah Buie

Sarah Buie

Nov 24, 2015

Sarah Davis Buie, 101, died peacefully at home in November 24, 2015.  She was born in Folkston, GA on October 15, 1914 to the late Marion Grissom Davis and Eleanor Cornelia Davis.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many.  She lived a life of deep abiding faith in Jesus Christ as shown by the unconditional love she gave to...

Matthew Harrell

Matthew Harrell

Nov 20, 2015

Matthew Clinton Harrell, 35, of Folkston, GA passed away November 20 at his residence.  He was born March 18, 1980 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was preceded in death by his mother:  Debra Kay Nichols Cribbs. He is survived by his parents:  Ray & Pat Harrell of Sumter, SC; 1-Sister:  Maranda Streweler and her husband David; 1-Brother:  Mark Harrell and his wife Jenee. A memorial service will...

Mary Reed

Mary Reed

Nov 12, 2015

Mary Lois “Cookie” Sikes Reed, 77, of Hilliard, FL, passed away November 12 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born April 16, 1938 to the late Champion Dewey Sikes, Sr. and Sallie Mae Denmark Sikes.  She was the owner/operator for a number of restaurants in the Hilliard area.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Sara Roswan Webber

Sara Roswan Webber

Nov 11, 2015

Sara Jane Owen Roswan Webber, 67, of Hilliard, FL passed away November 11, 2015 at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born April 17, 1948 to the late Harvey Lewis Owen and Flora Etta Ferguson Owen.  She was a member of New Harvest Fellowship in Hilliard.  She was a member of several ALS-Lou Gehrig’s Disease support groups on Facebook. Along with...

Patricia Crews

Patricia Crews

Nov 10, 2015

Patricia Ann Williams Crews, 73, of Hilliard, FL passed away November 10 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center.  She was born October 9, 1942 in Nahunta, Georgia to the late Willie Williams and Lizzie Knox Williams Lee.  She was a member of River’s Edge Church in Hilliard, FL. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  David Stanley Crews; a...

Irene Stokes

Irene Stokes

Nov 9, 2015

Irene Mae Sikes Stokes, 93, of Hilliard, Florida passed away at her residence November 9, 2015.  She was born July 22, 1922 in Hilliard, FL to the late Roy L. Sikes and Nettie Tomlinson Sikes.  She was a member of Nathalene Primitive Baptist Church.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Herbert Albert Stokes, Sr. and a daughter:  Nancy Stokes....

Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown

Nov 9, 2015

Sandra Faye Samsel Brown, 71, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence November 9, 2015.  She was born January 14, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Hugh Lee Samsel and Nora Evelyn Gibbons Samsel.  She retired as a nurse with the Brantley County Health Department.  She was a member of Riverside Chapel Baptist Church.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in...

Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew

Nov 5, 2015

Nancy Louise Matthews Drew, 72, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence November 5, 2015.  She was born February 19, 1943 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to the late Thomas Booth Matthews and Julia Jean Dinkins Matthews.  She attended Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA and was a graduate of 1961.  She was a member of Folkston United Methodist Church. She is survived by...

Shane Black

Shane Black

Oct 31, 2015

Shane Lee Black, 39 of Louisville, Kentucky passed away October 31, 2015. He was born February 6, 1976 in Milledgeville, Georgia to Dianne Black Booth and Lee Black. He worked in construction and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his Mother: Dianne Booth(William) of Folkston, Georgia; Father: Lee Black of Blackshear, Georgia; Fiancé: Jennifer Starkey of Louisville,...

Tommy Smith Jr.

Tommy Smith Jr.

Oct 30, 2015

Tommy Smith, Jr., 79 of St. George passed away October 30, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born March 29, 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida to Thomas and Mae Bell Brown Smith. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church in St. George. Survivors include his wife: Frances Edith Smith; three daughters: Patricia Smith, Melissa Sweat(Robert)  and Rebecca...