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Walter Emanuel Knowles

Walter Emanuel Knowles

Aug 10, 2023

 

Walter Emanuel Knowles, 40, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on March 3, 1983 to Eric Knowles and Sonja Morgan Knowles. Walter loved to fish, grill, and hang out with friends. He enjoyed attending church at Victory Baptist Church. You could find Walter at a softball game with his...

Mary Hulbert Lee

Mary Hulbert Lee

Aug 9, 2023

 

Mary Hulbert Lee, 83, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her home Wednesday, August 9, 2023 following a lengthy illness.  She was born August 27, 1939 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Edward Arthur Hulbert and Mildred Catherine Norton Hulbert.  She worked as a CNA for a number of years and was also a homemaker.  She was a member...

Larry "Bubba" David Rhoden, Jr.

Larry "Bubba" David Rhoden, Jr.

Aug 5, 2023

 

Larry “Bubba” David Rhoden, Jr., 48, of Hilliard, FL passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born December 13, 1974 in Jacksonville, FL.  He graduated in 1992 from Baldwin Jr/Sr High School.  He attended Florida Gateway Community College Police Academy.  He was employed with CSX Transportation Railroad for almost 10 years. ...

Zona Jeannette Hodges

Zona Jeannette Hodges

Aug 4, 2023

 

Zona Jeannette Cowart Hodges, 83, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday August 4, 2023 in Savannah, GA.  She was born October 10, 1939 in St. George, GA to the late Claude Mack Cowart and Beulah Allen Cowart.  She retired from General Electric.  She attended Lake Butler Church of God before moving to Folkston.  She loved to travel and lived...

Dale Popwell Braddock "Ducky"

Dale Popwell Braddock "Ducky"

Aug 1, 2023

 

 

Dale “Ducky” Popwell Braddock, 73, of Hilliard, Florida gained his wings on August 1st, 2023.

Ducky was born March 20, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Donald Pasco (D.P.) and Claudine Braddock. He was raised as a Christian and grew up attending First Baptist Church of Callahan, where he was baptized as a young boy. Ducky graduated from Callahan...

Fred C. Carter

Fred C. Carter

Jul 28, 2023

 

 

Fred C. Carter, 74, of Rincon, GA passed away at his home, July 28, 2023.  He was born June 5, 1949 in Folkston, GA to the Late Cecil E. Carter and Ruth Tucker Carter.  Following High School, he attended Georgia Southern.  Fred worked for Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Fire Department for over 23 years and served as...

Paul Ashley Ellis

Paul Ashley Ellis

Jul 27, 2023

 

Paul Ashley Ellis, 52, of Folkston, GA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Charleston, SC on October 20, 1970. Paul loved to fish and be outdoors.  He loved playing video games with his friend, Chris Hall.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Zadie Elma Brown Ellis and George Clarence Ellis, Sr.,...

Laverne Broward Rowe, Jr.

Laverne Broward Rowe, Jr.

Jul 27, 2023

 

Laverne Broward Rowe, Jr., 74, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Bryceville, FL on July 6, 1949 to the late Laverne Broward Rowe, Sr. and Nulfay Dejaun Barber Rowe. He graduated from Callahan High School in 1968. He served in the United States Air Force for four years. He was employed...

Jack Garland Farris, Jr.

Jack Garland Farris, Jr.

Jul 24, 2023

 

 

Jack Garland Farris, Jr., Age 57 of Hilliard, Florida passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023 at Baptist Health North in Jacksonville, Florida. Jack was born April 2nd, 1966 in Roanoke, Virginia to Jack Farris Sr. and Judy StClaire Carter.

Jack is survived by his wife, Gayle VanZant Farris, of 36 years, two sons, Michael Farris (Breanna), Jay...

John Leonard "J.L." Reeves, Jr.

John Leonard "J.L." Reeves, Jr.

Jul 24, 2023

 

John Leonard Reeves, Jr. (J.L.), 89, passed away at his home on Monday, July 24, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Hilliard, FL on December 13, 1933 to the late John L. Reeves, Sr. and Nettie Conner Reeves. He was an Elder in the Primitive Baptist faith and member of Nathalene Primitive Baptist Church....

Russell Andrew Spradley

Russell Andrew Spradley

Jul 19, 2023

 

Russell Andrew Spradley, 66, of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born in Folkston, Georgia on April 17, 1957, his mother’s birthday, to the late Joel Fairlee Spradley and Vernell Burch Spradley. Russell attended Camden County High School. Growing up, he played Little League baseball in Camden County. In his younger years, his...

Ivy Touchton Townsend

Ivy Touchton Townsend

Jul 18, 2023

 

Ivy Touchton Townsend, 52, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 30, 1970 to Ivylyn Tarrance Townsend and John Benjamin Townsend, Jr.

He is preceded in death by his father; John Townsend, Jr.

He is survived by his mother; Ivylyn Townsend of Jacksonville, Florida, his...

Veronica Diane Woodward

Veronica Diane Woodward

Jul 10, 2023

On the morning of July 10th, Veronica (Diane) Woodward passed from this earth peacefully with her daughter by her side. Diane loved to crochet, sew, grow flowers, and was an avid animal lover. She rescued many animals in her lifetime. Diane was a beloved Mother and Grandmother and was adored by many. She was predeceased by her husband of 49...

Aaron Michael Warren

Aaron Michael Warren

Jul 6, 2023

 

 

Aaron Michael Warren, 36, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Thursday, July 6, 2023.  He was born August 1, 1986 in Jacksonville, FL.  He graduated from Charlton County High School where he played on the state runner-up football team in 2004.  He enjoyed surfing, gaming, animals and the outdoors.  He was employed as a Civil Engineer...

Johnnie N Johnson

Johnnie N Johnson

Jul 3, 2023

 

Johnnie N. Johnson, 89, of Folkston, GA passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Boulougne, FL April 24, 1934 to the late Freddie Johnson and Anna Nichols Cox.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy and retired from the US Coast Guard.  After his military service, he...

Wendell Scott Henderson

Wendell Scott Henderson

Jun 28, 2023

Wendell Scott Henderson, 53, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida on April 6, 1970.

He is preceded in death by his father; Norman Payne, a daughter; Dana McCoy, and a granddaughter; Breanna Watkins.

He is survived by his loving wife; Ruby Ann Henderson, his mother; Nancy Payne, his...

Betty Ruth Grimm Guynn

Betty Ruth Grimm Guynn

Jun 27, 2023

 

Betty Ruth Grimm Guynn, 88, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 31, 1934 to the late Paul G. Grimm, Sr. and Evelyn Delores Jones Grimm. Betty attended First Baptist Church in Folkston and was a member of the Red Hat Society.

In addition to her parents, she...

Miranda Michelle Ritchie

Miranda Michelle Ritchie

Jun 23, 2023

 

Miranda Michelle Ritchie, 33, of Folkston passed away suddenly at her home June 23, 2023.  She was born November 8, 1989 in Pensacola, Florida.  She graduated from Charlton County High School in 2008.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother:  Louella Pierce; her grandfather:  Paul Raymond Harrison and a niece:  Abigail Briar-Ann Ritchie.

She is survived by her...

Adam Wayne Betts

Adam Wayne Betts

Jun 22, 2023

 

Adam Wayne Betts, 38, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on February 16, 1985 to Robert Wayne Betts and Anita Gail Wacter Betts.

He is survived by his parents, a daughter; Aubry Faye Jackson, sister; Jodie (Joey) Hearn, 2-nieces; Brylie Brooke Lane and Lilly Marie Hearn, and numerous other...

Betty Jean Wood Johnson

Betty Jean Wood Johnson

Jun 19, 2023

 

Betty Jean Wood Johnson, 93 of Dalton, Georgia and formally of Hilliard, Florida entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Ridgewood Manor Rehabilitation Center in Dalton, Georgia.  As a girl she worked in her family restaurant in Hilliard, and Fuqua’s Pharmacy serving customers and neighbors in her town.   Later, she worked at Myra’s Clothing Store, assisting...

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