Obituaries

DOREEN PARKER

DOREEN PARKER

Jan 25, 2012

Doreen Nelson Parker, 82 of Hortense passed away January 25, 2012 in Bayview Nursing Home, Nahunta, Georgia. She was born in Hilliard on June 25, 1930 to Lewis and Minnie Mae Johnson Nelson. She was a member of Little Phebe of Folkston. Survivors include: three daughters: Brenda Kaye Gibson(Alan); Jeanne Doreen Phillips(David); Jeanette mercer(Shelton); two sons: Ira Wayne Parker(Liz); Richard...

MICHAEL JACOBS

MICHAEL JACOBS

Jan 23, 2012

Michael Edward Jacobs, 53 of Folkston passed away January 23, 2012. He was born in Folkston on August 20, 1958 to Edward Dewey and Cynthia Eugenia Lee Jacobs. He served his country in the United States Army. A lifelong resident of Charlton County, he was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife: Jerrie Lynn of Lakeland, Florida; One daughter:...

ERNEST KICKLIGHTER

ERNEST KICKLIGHTER

Jan 20, 2012

Ernest “Ernie” Robert Kicklighter, 53, of Folkston, Georgia passed away January 20, 2012 at his residence. Ernie was a graduate of Sandalwood High School Class of 1976. He was an avid motorcyclist and was a Super Bike and Harley Twin Sport Champion. He is survived by his wife: Vicky Kicklighter of Folkston, Georgia; his mother Martha Kicklighter of Jacksonville, Florida;...

ANN KEITH

ANN KEITH

Jan 17, 2012

Ann V. Keith, 81, of Folkston, passed away January 17 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Washington County, Florida to the late William Varnum and Amanda Smith Varnum. She loved participating in the Ladies Red Hat Society. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston where she enjoyed singing in the choir...

Della Taylor

Della Taylor

Jan 9, 2012

Orvadella Goodwin Taylor, 74, of Folkston passed away Monday morning January 9th, 2012 after a lengthy illness. She was born May 19th 1937 to Homer and Faye Goodwin of Greenville, SC. Mrs, Taylor was a long time member of Folkston Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents Homer and Faye Goodwin, Her husband, James L. Taylor...

GLADYS CARTER

GLADYS CARTER

Jan 7, 2012

Gladys Clark Carter, 87, of Folkston, GA passed away January 7, 2012. She was born in the Colerain Community of Camden County to the late Lewis Grant Clark and Sibbie Wainwright Clark. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston. She was preceded in death by her husband: Clarence Warren Carter. She is survived by her children:...

VIRGINIA WADE

VIRGINIA WADE

Jan 6, 2012

Virginia Van Pelt Wade, 93, of Folkston, Georgia passed away Friday, January 6 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was born n Pennsylvania to the late Howard Van Pelt and Bessie Van Name Van Pelt. Virginia took delight in her family and friends. She carefully tended her garden and lawn which is highlighted by a large bonsai-shaped live oak tree. Mrs....

Mary Champ

Mary Champ

Jan 2, 2012

Mary Joan Champ, 82 of St. George, Georgia passed away January 2, 2012 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Tennessee and had been a long time resident of Charlton County, Georgia. She had been a resident of White House in Waycross, Georgia for the past few years. She is survived by a sister: Carolyn Critser...

James Altman

James Altman

Dec 17, 2011

James William Altman, 83 years, 11 months, and 26 days of age, of Folkston, passed away at home, 17 December 2011, following a lengthy illness. James was a lifelong resident of Folkston and charter member of Philadelphia Freewill Baptist Church where he served in many capacities over the years including choir director, Sunday School teacher and as a member of...

JAMES TAYLOR

JAMES TAYLOR

Dec 13, 2011

James Wesley Taylor, 78, of Folkston, GA, passed away December 13 at the Morris Center in Jacksonville, FL after a lengthy illness. He was born in Belfast, Ireland to the late Wesley and Georgina Taylor. He was a TV Repairman by trade and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was preceded in death...

EDITH HENRY

EDITH HENRY

Dec 13, 2011

Edith Elizabeth Henry, 86, of Homeland, Georgia, passed away Tuesday December 13 at Orange Park Medical Center. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late George Adelbert Reynolds and Blanche Lambert Reynolds. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph William Henry. She is survived by her...

HESTER SNELLGROVE

HESTER SNELLGROVE

Dec 9, 2011

Hester Ann Lee Snellgrove, 88, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away December 9, 2011. She was born in Coffee County, Georgia to the late George Morgan and Catherine Davis Morgan. She retired from the Charlton County School System after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands: Jessie Lee and James Snellgrove, a son Larry Fairless Lee,...

NELLIE CORNELIUS

NELLIE CORNELIUS

Dec 3, 2011

Nellie Sharpe Cornelius, 80 of Homeland passed away December 3, 2011. She was born in Blackshear, Georgia on February 1, 1931 to W.E. and Leitha Smith Sharpe. She loved reading and caring for her flowers. Nellie was a member of North Hilliard Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of fifty-one years: Bennie C. Cornelius of Homeland, Georgia; five...

YVONNE HIGGINBOTHAM

YVONNE HIGGINBOTHAM

Nov 27, 2011

Patricia Yvonne Steedley Higginbotham, 58 of Homeland passed away November 27, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was born January 4, 1953 to William R. “Buddy” and Willie Pearl Eunice Steedley in Folkston, Georgia. She was employed as the Director of Medical Records at Charlton Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Charlton County, she was a member of the First...

Mary Wainright

Mary Wainright

Nov 25, 2011

Mary Esther Wainright , 73, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, November 25 at her residence. She was born in St. Claire County Alabama to the late Lonnie and Eldena Wilson Hardiman. She was a Charlton County Foster Parent for many years. She was a member of the Camden Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kingsland, Georgia. She was preceded in...

BARBARA BRADDOCK

BARBARA BRADDOCK

Nov 24, 2011

Barbara Neal Prevatt Braddock, 85, of Folkston, GA, passed away Thursday, November 24 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was born in Folkston to the late Owen and Gladys Prevatt. She was preceded in Death by her husband: Spencer C. Braddock and a Daughter: Pam Braddock. She is survived by her children: Chris (Faye) Braddock, Kelly (Wayne) Vick, and Terry (JoAnn)...

Roy Creel, Jr

Roy Creel, Jr

Nov 19, 2011

Roy Franklin Creel, Jr., 80 of Hilliard passed away November 19, 2011 at River wood Center Nursing home in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born October 29, 1931 to Roy Franklin and Grace Beatrice Youngblood Creel in Gainesville, Georgia. Mr. Creel was employed with the Alabama Highway Patrol and served his country in the United States Navy and also the United...

JOHN PRESCOTT

JOHN PRESCOTT

Nov 16, 2011

John Elvie Prescott, 80, of Folkston, Georgia passed away November 16 at his residence. He was born in Winokur, Georgia to the late John Ellis Prescott and Jane Marie Herrin Nazworth. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. He worked as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor for the Air Force at Patrick Air Force Base and...

ANSLEY TIPPINS

ANSLEY TIPPINS

Nov 12, 2011

Ansley Evonne Tippins, Infant daughter of Keith and Lacie Grover Tippins, passed away Saturday, November 12 at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Georgia. Along with her parents, she is survived by her brother: Dalton Dewayne “Bo” Tippins; Grandparents: Donald “Buddy” and Janice Collum and Wendell and Kathy Grover. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Phillip Morris “Bo” and Margie...

DARRELL WINGATE

DARRELL WINGATE

Nov 10, 2011

Darrell Wallace Wingate, 68 of Hilliard passed away November 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 16, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida to Ralph and Deborah Leah Davis Wingate. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife: Sandra Wingate of Hilliard; 4 children: Debra Nelson; David Wingate(Jackie); Billy Wingate; Darren Wingate(Tammy); 2 brothers: Wayne...