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Bobby Gene Durham

Bobby Gene Durham

Jan 16, 2025

Bobby Gene Durham, 87, of Hilliard, FL, graduated to glory on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born in Rockmart, GA, on October 1, 1937, to the late Clarence D. Durham and Amy N. Atcheson. He was a faithful follower of Christ, a loving and devoted husband, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He proudly served in the Air...

William "Bill" John Essig

William "Bill" John Essig

Jan 14, 2025

William “Bill” John Essig, 64, of White Oak, GA, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born on April 23, 1960, to the late Dennis Billy Essig and Mary Carol Eckes Essig. Bill loved his family, laughter, Nascar, fishing, hot rods and anything automotive related. He was known for his big bear hugs, which his family will truly...

Renise Deloree Lloyd

Renise Deloree Lloyd

Jan 11, 2025

Renise “Rennie” Deloree Lloyd, 61, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was born February 25, 1963, in Atlanta, GA to the late Frank Harris and Lydia Alene Carter Nelson. She was a faithful member of Rehoboth Christian Fellowship. Mrs. Rennie spent many hours at Folkston Elementary as a substitute teacher and volunteer. Her...

Irene Grundy Bryant

Irene Grundy Bryant

Jan 10, 2025

Irene Grundy Bryant passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 at the grand age of 96, with family at her side.

She was born in Levenshulme, near Manchester, England to Frank and Doris Grundy. She spent her formative years in Urmston with her dearly loved parents and siblings Alan and Linda, until she married Ralph Bryant, an American, in 1950. The...

Stephen Wayne Thrift

Stephen Wayne Thrift

Jan 10, 2025

Stephen Wayne Thrift, 53, of Hilliard, FL, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born in Honolulu, HI, on February 22, 1971, to the late Robert Louis Thrift, Sr. and Iris Prescott Thrift. Stephen loved going to church, playing basketball, and working at the Nassau ARC. He loved the Florida Gators. Stephen was a member of Buford Grove...

Lori Ann McIntosh Brocato

Lori Ann McIntosh Brocato

Jan 6, 2025

Lori Ann McIntosh Brocato, 61, of Callahan, FL, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born in Folkston, GA, on October 5, 1963, to the late Harold Leonard McIntosh, Sr. and Sandra Gail Altman McIntosh. Lori was a member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister: Donna...

Tommy Bird

Tommy Bird

Jan 3, 2025

Vernon Thomas “Tommy” Bird, 89, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born May 3, 1935, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Vernon Roscoe Bird and Helen Brown Bass. He retired in 1978 from the City of Jacksonville and after retirement he worked with Hopkins Gowen Oil Company in Folkston. Mr. Tommy was...

Judy Ann Spradley

Judy Ann Spradley

Jan 2, 2025

Judy Ann Spradley, 66, of St. George, GA passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born September 19, 1958 in Annapolis, Maryland to the late Charles Holloway and Mary Townsend Holloway. She was a giving and caring person, always putting others needs before her own. She was a faithful member of Macclenny Church of God.

She is...

Sharon Elaine Moody Stuckey

Sharon Elaine Moody Stuckey

Jan 2, 2025

Sharon Elaine Moody Stuckey, 82, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on December 1, 1942, to the late John Moody and Edith Bradley Moody.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Freddie Hendrickson; grandson: Kaleb Hendrickson; 2-sisters: Betty Joyce Pickett and Nancy Wiggins; and her...

Joseph Dallas Hires

Joseph Dallas Hires

Dec 30, 2024

Joseph Dallas Hires, 85, of Melbourne, FL, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, on February 21, 1939, to the late Melvin Daniel Hires and Carrie Bell Williams Hires. Dallas graduated from Charlton County High School in 1958. He was a member of the Folkston Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church of Melbourne,...

Krystal Anne Quintal-Thomas

Krystal Anne Quintal-Thomas

Dec 28, 2024

Krystal Anne Quintal-Thomas, 36, of Folkston, GA passed away December 28, 2024. She was born May 4, 1988.

She was preceded in death by her father: Ernie Quintal.

She is survived by her husband: Elisha Mack Edward Thomas, Sr.; her children: Ethan Rodgers, Keyanna Henderson and Elisha Mack Edward Thomas, Jr.; her mother: Lisa Hamel.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Condolences may be expressed...

Lyvia Alyse Wicker

Lyvia Alyse Wicker

Dec 28, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Lyvia. Lyvia Alyse Wicker passed away on December 28, 2024, born on March 6, 2017, to parents Cary and Samantha Wicker, in Hilliard, Florida.

Lyvia faced a myriad of special challenges throughout her brief 7-year life span – being one of only 18 like her in the US –...

Wayne Lester Betts

Wayne Lester Betts

Dec 27, 2024

Wayne Lester Betts, 96, of Cassville, MO, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born on December 4, 1928, in Hilliard, FL, to the late Howard Betts and Claribel Hearin Betts.He attended Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, FL; Central Baptist College; Arkansas State Teacher’s College (UCA), Ole Miss, and Central Missouri University,...

Michael Perry Wisler

Michael Perry Wisler

Dec 27, 2024

Michael P. Wisler (Coyote Mike), 63, of Folkston, Georgia, formerly of Oak Harbor, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. Michael was born on July 4, 1961, in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was a 1979 graduate of Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Ohio. He married his high school...

Bobby Austin Taylor

Bobby Austin Taylor

Dec 23, 2024

Rev. Dr. Bobby “Bob” Austin Taylor, 92, of Folkston, GA passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born August 20, 1932 in Cool Springs, NC to the late Andrew Roger Taylor, Sr. and Thelma Loretta Williams Taylor. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. During his 70 years in ministry, he pastored churches from...

Liz

Liz

Dec 21, 2024

Martha Elizabeth “Liz” Brown, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away Saturday, December 21 at Folkston Park Nursing Home. She was born May 2, 1947 in Folkston, GA to the late Gordon Brown and Martha Hamilton Brown. Liz enjoyed shopping and going out to eat and always looked forward to Christmas. She was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church and...

Juliette Brown McCoy

Juliette Brown McCoy

Dec 20, 2024

Juliette Brown McCoy, 86, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 3, 1938 in Folkston, GA to the late James Holland Brown and Georgia Littlefield Brown. She retired as a bookkeeper in accounting, having worked with Union Camp Corporation and Gilman Paper Company. Juliette loved her family, friends, and pets. Blessed...

Ethel B. Raulerson

Ethel B. Raulerson

Dec 18, 2024

Ethel Raulerson, 91, of Folkston, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. She was born in Moniac, Georgia, on February 6, 1933, to the late John Buck Burnsed and Emmie Rhoden Burnsed. 

 Ethel was the loving mother to her five children who were the most important people in her life. She loved gardening and making...

James Hilton Giddens, Sr.

James Hilton Giddens, Sr.

Dec 18, 2024

James Hilton “Bill” Giddens, Sr., 85, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nashville, Georgia, on March 19, 1939, to the late Dewey William Giddens and Wilma Gladys Courson Giddens. Bill received a 4-year degree from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree from Valdosta. He was a member...

Franklin Lawrence Page

Franklin Lawrence Page

Dec 17, 2024

Franklin “Larry” Lawrence Page, 80, of Acworth, Georgia, passed away on December 17, 2024. Larry dedicated his life to helping others and spending time with family.

 

Born in 1944, Larry’s devotion to his family defined his life. He was the beloved son of the late Dimon Lawrence Page and Annie Pearl Gowen Page. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

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