Obituaries

Jul 30, 2008

Lewis Wilkes, 80 of Northern Camden County passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 in South East Georgia Health Systems, Brunswick, Ga. A native of Jacksonville, Fl., he had been a resident of Camden County for the past 18 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He retired as Train Clerk from the old Train...

Jul 26, 2008

Linnie Lawrence Smith, 73 of Folkston passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at St. Marys Convalescent Center after an extended illness. A native of McGee, Ak., she had been a resident of Folkston since 1964. She was an Art Teacher at Charlton County High School and later served at High School Secretary. She owned an Arts and Crafts Store, Lynn's...

Jul 19, 2008

Robin Lee Adler, 51, of Folkston, passed away Saturday July 19 at Sunbridge Health and Rehab for Folkston. She was a native of Miami, Florida and had lived a number of years in Folkston. She is survived by her mother and step-father: Fay and Johnnie Johnson of Folkston; a brother: Charles Adler of Jacksonville, FL; a sister: Candy Freer of...

Jul 18, 2008

Charles Lewis Johnson, 59, of Folkston, passed away July 18, 2008 at his residence following a lengthy illness. A native and life-long resident of Charlton County, he was the son of the late Dick and Leona Morgan Johnson. Charles worked and enjoyed being a member of the logging industry for the last 40 years.

He is survived by his...

Jul 13, 2008

Martha S. Brown, 91, of Folkston, passed away Sunday July 13 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Chesterfield, AL to the late John and Lula Henderson Hamilton. She was a homemaker and very devoted to her family. She was a member of the Camp Pinkney Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gordon Lee Brown,...

Jul 11, 2008

Jake Petty, 74, of Folkston, passed away at the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL following a lengthy illness. He was a native and life long resident of Charlton County. He was the son of the late Delmer Carl Petty and Ada N. Nettles Layton. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his...

Jul 11, 2008

David A. Peterson, 71, of Folkston, passed away Friday July 11, 2008. He was born in Bayfield, Wisconsin to the late William F. and Elizabeth Carlson Peterson. He is survived by his wife: Karen Peterson of Folkston; 5-Children: Anita Ann Daniel of Huntsville, AL, Patricia Margaret Peterson of Chaska, MN, Linda Louise Hanson of Ann Harbor, MI, June M. Peterson...

Jul 3, 2008

Lee Chester “L.C.” Register, 76 of Hilliard passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008 at his residence. Born February 17, 1932 to Lee Chester, and Fannie Tomlinson Register in Archadia, Fl., he had been a resident of Hilliard for the past 22 years. He worked in the Trucking Industry and was a Relief Captain for Sunstate Marine Company. He was a...

Jul 1, 2008

A.C. King, 58, of Folkston, passed away Tuesday July 1 at Shands Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born in Douglas, GA and had lived in Folkston for a number of years. He is the son of the late Ottis King and the late Virginia Willis.

He is survived by his wife: Cathy King and a son: Billy Joe King...

Jun 30, 2008

Blanche Altman Johns Palmer, 89, of Folkston, passed away Monday June 30 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was a native and life long resident of Charlton County. She was a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church in Folkston where she was one of the oldest living members. She was also a member of the Folkston Eastern...

Jun 22, 2008

Teresa Martin Evans, 47 of Hilliard, Florida passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at Northeast Florida Community Hospice after a long battle with breast cancer on June 22nd. She was born in Yazoo City, MS and raised in Tchula, MS. For the past ten years, Terri has lived in Hilliard, Florida and has...

Jun 18, 2008

Carlie Mae Stokes Trout, 90, of Folkston, passed away Wednesday June 18 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was a life long resident of Charlton County. Her parents were the late Lewis E. and Molly Braddock Stokes. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston where she taught Sunday School. She was Past President of the Folkston Garden...

Jun 8, 2008

Rachel Lott of Makison passed away Sunday June 8 at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs.Lott was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gerald Lott. Shi is survived by her daughters: Kim Batton, Michele Ross and Nikki Sheehan; Grandchildren: Chad Chesser and Megan and Colby Sheehan. Funeral services were held June 12 at 1:30 PM...

Jun 6, 2008

Russell Eugene Howard, 58, of Folkston, passed away at his residence June 6, 2008. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He worked for the Folkston Police Department. He retired from the Georgia State Patrol. While with the GSP, he received the Valor Award, two Commissioner's Commendations, Marksmanship Awards, Lifesaving Award, a Purple Heart, the 1989 Waycross Area Officer of the...

Jun 3, 2008

Theodore T. Canaday, 89 of Folkston passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at his residence. He was born February 24, 1919 to Jule and Vallie Thrift Canaday in Moniac and has been a lifelong resident of Charlton County. He retired from Florida Junior College and from the Charlton County Board of Education in maintenance. Mr. Canaday was known by...

Jun 2, 2008

Joyce Sydney Allen, 88 of Folkston passed away Monday, June 2, 2008 at Sunbridge Care and Rehab of Folkston. She was born to Lemuel B. and Stella Bryant on December 8, 1919 at Trader's Hill, and was a lifelong resident of Charlton County, Georgia. She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 1, 2008

Vivian M. Crews, 71, of Hilliard, passed away June 1, 2008. She was born in Liberty, Kentucky Dec. 27, 1936 but had lived in Hilliard for a number of years. She was the Fouder of Aunt Bee's TLC Learning Center. She was preceded in death by 2-Brothers: Vernon Moxley and Arville Moxley and a sister: Cleo Bandy. She was the...

May 30, 2008

Richard Leo Roach, 51, of Folkston, passed away Friday May 30 at Charlton Memorial Hospiatal and began his life in our Heavenly Father's house. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana but had lived in Folkston since 1969. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his father: Paul H. Roach, Sr. You were the dove...

May 26, 2008

Bruce Edward Willis, 68, of Folkston, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday May 26. He was a beloved husband, father, papa, uncle, and friend. Born to parents Alan Lynwood Willis, Sr. and Addie Bell Willis on August 14, 1939, Bruce will be remembered for his gentle demeanor, wittiness, and great love for his...

May 25, 2008

John Debenion “Ben” Kitchings, 40, of Folkston, passed away Sunday May 25 suddenly from injuries sustained in a 4-wheeler accident. He was a life long resident of Charlton County. He was employed with the City of Folkston. He is survived by his parents: Lamar and Ethelleene Kitchings; a Sister: Donna Marie Wade; 2-Brothers: Joseph William Kitchings and Randall Morris (Leighann)...