Obituaries
Casey Lewis
Apr 30, 2017
Casey Earl Lewis, 23, of Hilliard, FL passed away April 30, 2017 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a Plank Owner member of the Nassau Chapter of the Blank Check Society. He was a lifelong timber harvester, beginning with Earl Lewis Timber and Farm, currently with S&S Timber Company, of Lawtey, FL and continuing with the late Hunter Starling,...
Charles Latimer, III
Apr 28, 2017
Charles Michael Latimer, III, of Douglas, GA passed away April 28, 2017. He was born August 20, 2016 in Ocilla, GA. He is survived by his parents: Charles Michael Latimer, Jr. and Brandy Danielle Mahoney Latimer; his siblings: Brittany Trouille, William “Bubba” Trouille, Victor Shaffer, Haley Latimer, Brianna Latimer, Aryal Massamini; his grandfather: Dan Mahoney; uncle: Shane Latimer; aunt & uncle: Nikki & Jeff May and...
Ella Ritter
Apr 28, 2017
Ella Grace Ann Ritter was born sleeping April 28, 2017 in Fernandina Beach, FL. She is survived by her parents: Joyce Ann Roberson and Donald Dwayne Ritter, Jr.; a brother: Brayden Ritter; 2 sisters: Gracie Ritter and Autumn Chancey; her grandparents: Patricia Roberson, Sandy & Tommy Spurlock, Donald & Linda Ritter; aunts & uncles: April & Chad Brown, Shane & Amber Roberson, Dena & Kenny...
Janice Kahrs
Apr 27, 2017
Janice “Monkey” Libby Kahrs, 65, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her residence April 27, 2017. She was born in Folkston, Georgia August 10, 1951 to the late Arthur William Libby and Ruth Trouille Libby. She is survived by her children: Tammy (Robert) Parks and Tina (Jack) Elmore; 2-Brothers: Dale (Janice) Libby and Grady (Regina) Libby; a Sister: Linda (Jack) Blankenship; 2-Grandchildren: Amber Smith and...
Wayne McCallister
Apr 25, 2017
Chester Wayne McCallister, 57, of Folkston, GA passed away April 25 in Homerville, GA. He was born July 8, 1959 in Folkston, GA to the late Ben Junior McCallister and Shirley Mae Jacobs McCallister. He was the former owner of McCallister Site Prep. He was a member of the Homeland Church of God of Prophecy. He was preceded in death by his father: Ben...
Sara Warr
Apr 24, 2017
Sara Nelle Vaughn Warr, 94, of Hilliard, FL passed away April 24, 2017 following a lengthy illness. She was born November 6, 1922 in Ooltewah, TN to the late Frank R. Vaughn and Mollie Carson Wharton. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville and a former member of First Baptist Church of Boulougne. Sara Nelle loved the Lord and spent...
Glenda McIntosh
Apr 23, 2017
Born on October 15, 1942 in Jacksonville Beach, FL to the late Lucy and Jeff McIntosh, Glenda Rose McIntosh left this earth on April 23, 2017 after a brief illness. She was a spry 74 years young despite battling dementia for the last 3.5. During her life, her professions have ranged from telephone operator with Southern Bell (now AT&T) from 1960 through...
Abel Harris
Apr 20, 2017
Abel Elliott Harris, infant son of Alex and Adriana Harris, passed away April 20, 2017. He was born April 11 in UF Health in Jacksonville, FL. He was preceded in death by his twin brother: Atom Christopher Harris. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother: Achilles Alexander Harris; his grandparents: Clay & Sherri Sikes Harris and Robert Ospina and Janett Cardenas...
Erich Johnson, Jr.
Apr 13, 2017
Erich Harry Johnson, Jr., was born January 13, 1934 and passed away April 13, 2017. Harry lived his entire life in Folkston, Georgia except while serving in the US Army. During that time, he traveled to France, Germany, Malta, Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Greece. He was committed to his community and his Folkston family of friends. He was proud to say that other than...
Maynard Nighbert
Apr 13, 2017
Maynard Stockton Nighbert, 86, of Hilliard, FL passed away April 13, 2017 in Fernandina Beach, FL. He was born in Pittsville, IL to the late Maynard S. Nighbert and Audrey Albright Nighbert. He was a member of the Callahan Masonic Lodge F&AM #32 and a 32nd degree Shriner. He was a member of the National Camping Travelers Club. Along with his parents, he...
Atom Harris
Apr 12, 2017
Atom Christopher Harris, infant son of Alex and Adriana Harris, passed away April 12, 2017. He was born April 11 in UF Health in Jacksonville, FL. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brothers: Achilles Alexander Harris and Abel Elliot Harris; his grandparents: Clay & Sherri Sikes Harris and Robert Ospina and Janett Cardenas and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Mildred "Milly" Dainty
Apr 5, 2017
Mildred Mary “Milly” Chapman Dainty, 96, passed away April 5, 2017. She was born December 15, 1920 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut to the late Charles P. Chapman and Annie Howland Chapman. She was a member of the Red Hat Society of Glastonbury, CT. She was a prolific writer for the Goliad, TX Gazette and played piano and sang professionally for 20 years. She volunteered...
Roderick Warren
Apr 4, 2017
Roderick Vincent Warren, 50, of Folkston, GA passed away in Jacksonville, FL April 4, 2017. He was born in Washington DC on December 4, 1966 to the late William James Warren and Mindoles Parham Warren Barmore. He was employed as a Maintenance Technician with Marriot on Amelia Island. He attended the Racepond Church of God. He is survived by his wife: Shonda B....
Gregory Conner
Apr 3, 2017
Gregory Scott Conner, 54, passed away April 3, 2017 at his residence in Nashville, GA following a short illness. He was born in Columbia, SC on March 23, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother: Gayle Aldridge Conner.
He is survived by; his father: Chris Conner; his sisters: Shannon (Steve) Carter and September (Sherwood) Carter and several nieces, nephews...
Pauline Nelson
Mar 24, 2017
Pauline Crews Nelson, 83, passed away March 24, 2017 in Blairsville, GA. She was born May 31, 1933 in Hickox, GA to the late Walter Crews and Magnolia “Nolie” Johns Crews. She was preceded in death by her husband: David Clint Nelson. She is survived by her children: David Nelson (wife So Me) of Morganton, GA, Gail Braddock (husband Richard) of Wake Forest, NC...
Virginia Gantt
Mar 22, 2017
Mrs. Virginia Gantt, 90, of Folkston, where she had lived for over sixty years, died at home of natural causes. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and friends. Ms. Ginny, as she was known by local friends, came to the Folkston community sixty years ago with her husband, Marion P. Gantt. She was born on August 19, 1926 in...
Lance Aherron
Mar 22, 2017
Memorial Service Sunday, April 2, 2017 Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home Chapel 2:00 PM Full Obit Available Soon
Samuel Pickren, Sr.
Mar 17, 2017
Samuel L. Pickren, Sr., 84, of Folkston, GA passed away at his residence Friday, March 17 following a lengthy illness. HE was born April 1, 1932 to the late Verne Pickren, Sr. and Marion Mills Evans. He was a veteran of the US Air force. Mr. Pickren owned and operated many businesses in Charlton and surrounding counties, including Folkston Coca-Cola, Western Auto in...
Jimmy "Bo" Crews
Mar 13, 2017
Jimmie Lee “Bo” Crews, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away Monday, March 13 at his residence. He was born October 21, 1939 in Folkston, GA. Before his retirement, he was a forester with Callahan Timber Company and for many years, he operated Okefenokee Auto Parts. He enjoyed his years coaching recreational sports and is remembered fondly by former players. Bo loved fishing and...
Betty Renshaw
Mar 12, 2017
Betty Crews Renshaw, 79, of Homeland, GA passed away at her residence March 12, 2017. She was born on Cowhouse Island in Ware County, GA June 30, 1937 to the late Andrew Bryant Crews and Katherine Simmons Crews Lloyd. She was a member of Homeland Church of God of Prophecy. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Walter...
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