Obituaries

Sep 8, 2009

Roy Lee Smith, 67, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday September 8 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from the City of Fernandina Road Department. He was the son of the late John and Mollie Smith. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Westley Smith, William Smith, and Gene Smith....

Sep 6, 2009

Martin Evan Chambers, Jr. 29 of Kingsland passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on April 28, 1980 to Martin Evan Sr. and Gloria Ellen Chambers. He is survived by his parents: Martin and Gloria Chambers of Folkston; one sister: Whitney Chambers; Paternal Grandparents and his energetic, loving puppy: Brasco. A Memorial...

Aug 30, 2009

Helen Ann Upton Altman, 56 of Lake City, Florida passed away August 30, 2009 in Shands at the University of Florida, Gainesville. She was born in Chattanooga, Tn. On May 26, 1953 to Mrs. Helen M. Riley and the late Thomas R. Upton. She was of Baptist Faith. She is survived by two daughters: Janelle Johnson(James) of Talladega, Al.; Miranda...

Aug 25, 2009

George O'Quinn, 84, of Folkston, passed away Tuesday August 25 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was born in Folkston to the late Lester and Maggie Dowling O'Quinn. He was a Bus Driver for the Charlton County School System for 27 Years. He was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church. He served his country in the US Navy for 8...

Aug 19, 2009

Frances Murray McCoy, 84, of Folkston, passed away August 19, 2009 following an extended illness. A native of Waycross, Ga. She had lived in Folkston for many years, where she was a member of First Baptist Church. Frances was the daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Loring P. Murray. She graduated from nursing school at the Medical College of...

Aug 19, 2009

Lawrence Todd, 60, of Folkston, passed away August 19, 2009. He was a native and life long resident of Charlton County. He was born to the late Frank and Iva Lee Dubberly Todd. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving 2 tours during Vietnam. He was a member of the Folkston VFW Post #9560 and a member...

Aug 15, 2009

Howard Beard, 67, died August 15, 2009 at St .Vincents Hospital after an extended illness. Mr. Beard was born on March 8, 1942 in Attalla Alabama to Grace and Louie Beard.He has resided in Homeland Georgia for 18 years. He was employed by AJM Packaging Corp and retired after 16 years of service. He was also a member of Peoples...

Aug 8, 2009

Estelle Jean Becker, 83 of Folkston passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was born May 13, 1926 to Abner Earl and Grace Drake Bly in Hamilton, Ontario. She was of the Episcopal Faith. She is survived by a son: John Becker of Folkston; Five Grandchildren: Kevin Becker, Darrell Becker, Cindy Burnette, Janna Naputi and Jeannine...

Aug 2, 2009

Gregory Frank Carter, 43, of the Racepond Community of Charlton County passed away at his home Sunday August 2. He was a native and life long resident of Charlton County and attended Sand Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother: James Michael Carter.

He is survived by 3-children: Gregory Carter, Brandon Carter and Morgan Popham;...

Jul 21, 2009

Ada Jane Williams Chesser, a former resident of Charlton County, passed away July 21, 2009 in Lebanon Indiana. She had lived in Sheridan and Frankfort Indiana for the last 40 years. Ada Jane was born in Wilcox County, Alabama on December 7, 1928 but lived most of her childhood in Beaumont, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents:...

Jul 16, 2009

Jeanette Crews Bell, 71, of St. George, passed away Thursday July 16, 2009. She was a native and life long resident of Charlton County, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Champ and Arie Mizell Crews. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. George. She was preceded in death by her husband: Ernest Avery “Junior”...

Jul 11, 2009

Mary Geneva Morgan, 83, of Folkston, Ga passed away July 11 at St. Vincents Hospital, Jacksonville, Fl after a long illness. She was born August 3, 1925 in Waycross, Ga to David Ira and Mattie (Stone) Hickox. She married Daniel Wayne Wilson from Macomb, Il in 1944. They were the parents of 5 daughters, Gloria Trone (Eddie) of Folkston, Ga,...

Jul 8, 2009

Hilda Grace Mizell Musgrove, of Folkston, passed away at her residence July 8, 2009. She was a native and life-long resident of Charlton County. She was a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and her Family. She was preceded in death by her Son: Douglas Anthony Musgrove; father: Harold Mizell and a sister: Carolyn Mizell....

Jul 8, 2009

Doris Currie, 77, passed away July 8 at Folkston Park Nursing Home. She was formerly of Greenville, South Carolina. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was of the Presbyterian Faith. She will be missed by her family. She is survived by her daughters:Kathy Peace (Ree Goodwin), Linda Sand (Danny Everson) and Becky Mandarino (Rick); a step-daughter: Janis Bradshaw;...

Jul 4, 2009

Edna Corine Spence Dinkins, 71 of Homeland passed away Saturday, July 4th at her residence. She was born in Lyons, Georgia on March 8, 1938 to Rufus L. Spence and Earline Sikes Spence Thomas. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Homeland. Survivors include: a Son: Ernest B. Dinkins, Jr.(Barbara) of Yulee, Fl.; 5 Daughters: Delores Rewis(Mike) of...

Jul 1, 2009

Lonnie “Chuckie” Britton Nelson, 57 of Hilliard passed away July 1, 2009 at Shands Jacksonville. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on October 15, 1951 to Luchon Britton and Marie Henderson Raulerson Nelson. He served his Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was site Captain for the St. Marys River Cleanup for 13 years. He...

Jun 26, 2009

Bill “Big Daddy” Roddenberry, 33, of Folkston, passed away Friday June 26 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was a native and life-long resident of Charlton County. He was a member of the Folkston Masonic Lodge F&AM #196. He was also a member of Cowhouse and Red Rider Hunting Club. He was employed with Conner and Roddenberry Logging. He was preceded...

Jun 23, 2009

Christopher Lee Harkins, 26 passed away June 23, 2009. He graduated from Baker County High School in 2004. He was a Junior Firefighter for St. George Volunteer Fire Station #2. He had a heart transplant at age 13 and lived 13 years in good health until rejection complications. He was always happy with a smile on his face. He was...

Jun 22, 2009

Tommy Roscoe Dowling, 64 of Folkston, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 21, 1944 in Folkston to Jessie Sikes Hickox and Lonnie Dowling. He was a lifelong resident of Folkston and had been employed with Gilman Paper Company in St. Marys as a Digester Cook for 33 years before retiring. He is survived...

Jun 2, 2009

Martha  Lee Wainwright Morgan, born November 10, 1920, passed away June 2, 2009 at her residence. She was the oldest daughter of Timothy and Katie Wainwright. Martha was born in Brantley County, but moved to Charlton County as a teenager.  She had many jobs before her marriage, her favorite being school bus driver and cook for the Uptonville School. In...