Obituaries

Aug 19, 2007

Michael Steven Cox, 50, a native of Duval County died Sunday at the home of his sister due to a lengthy illness. He had lived in Hilliard for the past twenty three years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kathryn Cox and a brother, Larry Cox. Survivors include a brother: Scott Carlton Cox, of Jacksonville, Fl.;...

Aug 17, 2007

Claudette Louise Murray, 71 of Folkston passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 in the Life Care Center of Hilliard, Florida. A lifelong resident of Folkston, she was a member of the Homeland United Methodist Church. Survivors include: Three Brothers: Her twin brother; Jasper C. Murray, Jr., wife Jean, of Folkston; Ronnie Murray, wife Sue, of Folkston; Russell Murray, wife...

Aug 15, 2007

Shirley Merrell O'Conner Pinkney, 55 of Folkston passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Born to Patrick and Elsie Wright O'Conner on August 25, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois she had been a resident of Folkston for the past seven years. She was loved and will be missed by all her children, and family. Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Barbara White and Patty...

Aug 5, 2007

Mrs. Frances Julius Bauknight Nash, 87, of Folkston, GA, passed away Sunday morning, August 5 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville. Mrs. Nash was a long time resident of Charlton County. She was born January 4, 1920 to Julius and Queen Ann Elizabeth Bauknight of Cross Creek, FL. She graduated salutatorian of her class from Hawthorne High, and later...

Jul 30, 2007

Henry Wright Turner, 81, of Hilliard, passed away suddenly at his residence July 30. He was the son of the late Algalee and Mary Denison Turner. He was preceded in death by his Brother: Grady Turner and a Sister: Grace Sikes.

He is survived by his wife: Margaret L. Turner of Hilliard; a Daughter: Linda Sue (Jerry) Bandy of...

Jul 20, 2007

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Caila Sherron Cornett, 17, of Hilliard, passed away July 20 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a student at Hilliard Middle/Senior High School. She was a member of the Bit & Spur Horse Club. She was employed at Subway in Hilliard. She was a member of Dinsmore Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She loved riding...

Jul 14, 2007

Carroll Crews, 78 of Kingsland, passed away July 14, 2007 at Sunbridge Health and Rehab for Folkston following a lengthy illness. He was a member of the Folkston Church of God. He is survived by his children: Ida (Harold) Thrift of Kingsland, Jeannette (George) Banning of Jacksonville, Seymour (Brenda) Groover of Kingsland, and Carolyn (Marcus) Agrinzones of Folkston: 6-Grandchildren and...

Jul 9, 2007

Betty Marie Jones82, passed away Monday July 9 at Life Care Center of Hilliard. She was preceded in death by 3-Brothers: Charlie, Harold and Roy Jones and a Sister: Lucille Bishop. She is survived by her 2-sisters: Joann Sanders of Folkston, GA and Thelma Williams of Advance, NC; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives. The family will receive...

Jul 7, 2007

Milton Kerry Arrow, 51, of Folkston, passed away July 7, 2007. He retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. He was a member of the US Submarine Veterans and the St. Marys Sub Museum. He enjoyed photography and woodworking. He was employed as a Geographic Field Analyst with Tele Atlas of North America

He is...

Jul 6, 2007

Sgt. Gene Lamie, 25, passed away from injuries sustained in Taji, Iraq on July 6, 2007. Sgt. Lamie served with the 3rd Batt., 7th Cav Reg., of the 2ndBrigade Combat Team. Gene attended school in Charlton County from 1994-1998. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Nascar. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: bud Taylor

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Jun 30, 2007

Annie Dixon Bell, 73, of Folkston, passed away Saturday June 30 at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida following a lengthy illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne. She was the daughter of the late E.J. And Leona White Dixon. She is survived by her sons: David (Amanda) Bell and Jeff (Susan) Bell of Yulee, and...

Jun 23, 2007

Mary Ann Maloof Steedley, 66 of Hilliard passed away June 23, 2007 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Born to John Charles and Lucille Dedge Maloof in New Brunswick, N.J., she had been a resident of Hilliard for the past 37 years. Mary Ann was a retired Bus driver in Nassau County, worked with Home Interiors for 19 years...

Jun 17, 2007

Tassie Mae Crews, 87, of Kingsland, passed away June 17, at Sunbridge Health and Rehab for Folkston following a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Folkston Church of God. She was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Beulah Marr Allen. She is survived by her husband: Carroll Crews of Kingsland, Ida (Harold) Thrift of Kingsland, Jeannette...

Jun 11, 2007

Cecil Joe Geiger, 62, of Hilliard, passed away June 11, 2007 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was a native and life long resident of Hilliard, Florida. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was the son of the late Frankie and Clara Estelle...

Jun 7, 2007

Daniel Curtis Rabon(Red Dog), 50 of St. Marys, Georgia passed away Friday, June 8, 2007 in Ft. Meyers, Florida. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington to Lois and the Late Benjamin C. Rabon of St. Marys, Georgia. He attended Camden County High School and was a resident of St. Marys, Georgia. Danny served his country in the United States...

Jun 6, 2007

Dwayne Leslie Conner, 59, of Asheville, NC, passed away Wednesday June 6 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Folkston following a lengthy illness. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was the son of the late Charles L. and Arna Johnson Conner. He was also preceded in death by his brother: Horace Conner and...

Jun 2, 2007

Betty Gene Cox Raulerson, 56 of Hilliard passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007 at her residence after an extended illness. A native of Homerville, Ga., she had been a resident of Hilliard since 1990. Betty was a housewife, mother & Grandmother and was of the Baptist Faith. She was loved and will be missed by all. Survivors: Daughters: Alma(Mike) Raulerson...

May 29, 2007

Charles Bryant Nelson, 69, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Tuesday May 29 at his residence. A native of Hilliard, he had been a resident of Jacksonville for the past 4 years. Elder Nelson had been Pastor at Little Phebe Primitive Baptist Church of Folkston for several years, before retirement. He was employed by Wal-Mart in the maintenance department. Survivors: Wife:...

May 27, 2007

Steven Elmore, 48, of Folkston, passed away Sunday May 27, 2007 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York but lived most of his life in Folkston, GA. He graduated from Charlton County High School in 1979. He was a member of the House of Love Church in Folkston....

May 26, 2007

Virgil Lee Williams, 40 of St. George, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 26, 2007 at his residence. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he had been a resident of Darlington, S.C. He worked as a Boilermaker and a Pipe fitter in South Carolina before moving to settle in St. George. He had been a resident of St. George for 10 months....