Obituaries
Catherine Stimely
Jun 19, 2011
Catherine Johns Stimely, 71 of Hilliard passed away June 19, 2011 at Acosta Rua Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born July 12, 1939 in Winokur, Georgia. She was a loving mother, Grandmother and friend. She enjoyed being with people and most of all loved dancing. She was a member of the Church of God in Hilliard. Survivors include:...
JAMES GANTT
Jun 15, 2011
James “Jim” Adrian Gantt, 84, of Folkston, GA, passed away on June 15, 2011 after a lengthy illness at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on August 13, 1926 in Wagener, South Carolina, and was the youngest of six children to the late Jacob Plannie Gantt and the late Rosa Jones Gantt. Mr. Gantt graduated from...
JERRY NETTLES
Jun 14, 2011
Jerry Wade Nettles, 60, of Folkston, passed away at his residence June 14, 2011. He was born in Nichols, Georgia and had lived most of his life in Charlton County. He was employed with GE Corporation in Folkston. He is survived by his daughter: Michelle Herrin; a Granddaughter: Cassie Herrin and a Brother: Donald Nettles. The family will receive friends...
Wilford Mitchell
Jun 13, 2011
Wilford Mitchell, 86 of Folkston passed away June 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1924 in Edison, Georgia to Norris and Lillie Bell Littles Mitchell. He attended Calhoun County Public schools. He worked as a farmer until moving to Folkston over 60 years ago. Mr. Mitchell was employed with the railroad, McCoy Jackson Hospital and Gilman...
Carnie McDonald
May 29, 2011
Carnie Jean Marr McDonald Carnie Jean Marr McDonald, 78, of Woodbine, GA, passed away Sunday, May 29 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick. She was born in Folkston, GA, the ninth child of twelve children, to the late Euley Marr and Mary Frances Phillips Marr. A lifetime resident of Camden County, GA, she was a dispatcher for the...
LARRY GROOVER
May 28, 2011
Larry Dale Groover, 61, of Homeland, Georgia passed away at his residence May 28, 2011. He was born in Folkston, Georgia to the late Boaz Groover and Willie Mae Griffin Groover. He attended the Folkston Church of God. He was employed with Milton Salvage for six years He is survived by his wife: Mary Jane Crews Groover; a Son: Beau...
Hazel Gore
May 27, 2011
Hazel Thompson Gore a long-time resident of Darien, was granted her angel wings on May 27, 2011 after an extended illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends to whom she brought so much joy during her memorable life. Hazel loved gardening, good food, friends, family and the Good Lord above. Hazel is survived by her children...
GLEN CARROLL
May 24, 2011
Glen Carroll “Jimmy”, 86, of Folkston, passed away May 24, 2011 at Folkston Park Care and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. Graveside Funeral services will be held Friday May 27 at 3:00 PM in Pineview Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home, Folkston, Georgia.
WINFRED LEE, JR
May 23, 2011
Winfred Milton Lee, Jr., 47, of Hilliard, FL passed away suddenly May 23 in Gainesville, Floirda. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida March 2, 1964. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne. He was preceded in death by his mother: Deloris Lee and a sister: Sheila Lee. He is survived by his 2-Sons: Eric Scott Lee...
ORA GRIFFIS
May 10, 2011
Ora Lee Tomberlin Griffis, 82, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, May 10 at Acosta-Rua Center for Caring in Jacksonville, Florida following an illness. She was born in Irvinville, Georgia to the late James Oliver Tomberlin and Effie Bell Snow Tomberlin. She is survived by her husband: Emery L. Griffis; 4-Sons: Franklin (Connie) Hobbs, James (Debbie) Hobbs, Hank (Darlene) Hobbs and...
EUGENE CARTER
May 10, 2011
Eugene Carter, 62 of Lake City, Florida passed away May 10, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on July 20, 1948 to Charles “Bud” Carter and Linda Mae Hickox Carter Neely. He served his country in the United States Army where he received national Defense Service medal; Vietnam service medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars; Republic of...
ALVIN DRURY
Apr 30, 2011
Alvin Woodrow “Bo” Drury, 66, of Hilliard, passed away April 30 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness. He was born Coggin Still Community in Brantley County to the late John Woodrow Drury and Effie Mae Carter Drury. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne. He is survived by his wife of 32 years: Jo Drury;...
Mitchell Musgrove
Apr 28, 2011
Mitchell Alvin Musgrove, 72, of Hilliard, FL., passed away April 28 following a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Ollie and Susie Knight Musgrove. He was a member of Bay Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years: Jeanette Trouille Musgrove; 2-Children: Paulette (Bruce) Morgan, and Norma (David Dockery) Musgrove; Brothers:...
FREDRICK BROWN
Apr 26, 2011
Fredrick Houston Brown, 50, of Yulee, FL, passed away April 26 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and had lived in South Georgia and North Florida since 1974. He graduated from Charlton County High School in 1978. He was a member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church. He is survived by 2-Children: Brandi Leigh...
Bruce Thompson, Jr
Apr 25, 2011
Bruce Thompson, Jr., 72, of St. George, passed away April 25 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. He was born in St. George to the late Bruce Thompson Sr. and Mary Sikes Thompson. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Marlon & Susie Thompson; 4-Daughters and Sons-In-Law: Patrice Thompson, Kim & Walter Griffis, Karen & Steve Albertson, and Tara &...
Cynthia Shuman
Apr 24, 2011
Cynthia Vernelle Carter Shuman, 83, of Folkston, Georgia went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2011. Her death follows a lengthy illness brought on by Alzheimer’s disease. Vernelle was the daughter of Jakie and Mamie Carter of Brantley County, Georgia, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Shuman, brother, Nelma Carter, and granddaughter,...
ATHA NORRIS
Apr 22, 2011
Mattie Atha Wilkes Norris, 83 of Folkston passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 in Bayview Nursing Home, Nahunta, Georgia. She was born February 13, 1928 in Lyons County, Georgia to Austin L. and Effie Geneva Weathers Wilkes and had been a resident of Charlton County since 1948. She was a loving, devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and will be greatly missed....
Hugh Chancey, Sr
Apr 22, 2011
Hugh Dorsey Chancey, Sr., 94, of Folkston, Georgia passed away April 22, 2011. He was born on September 27, 1916 to the late Wade Lee and Nancy Almeta McQuaig Chancey. Mr. Chancey served in the United States Army during World War II and helped with cleanup after the war. He worked with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for 7 years. He...
Kimberly Harris
Apr 18, 2011
Kimberly Ann Harris, 38 of Folkston, Georgia and unborn daughter Miracle Grace were called home on April 18, 2011. Kim was born on August 15, 1972 in Brunswick, Georgia. Kim is survived by her two children: her daughter; Christin (Tony) Hamlette and son: Javiun Harris, both of Folkston, Georgia.; her companion and father of Miracle Grace: Cornelius Dasher; her mother:...
GUTHRIE CRUMPLER
Apr 16, 2011
Guthrie Shelton Crumpler, 88, of Folkston, passed away April 16, 2011 at Satilla Regional Medical Center in Waycross, Georgia. He was born March 6, 1923 in Forsyth County, North Carolina to the late Irving and Jesse Preston Crumpler. He retired as a diesel mechanic with Pilot Freight Carriers. He is survived by his wife: Polly Sikes Crumpler; 2-sons: Ray (Susan)...
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