Obituaries

Jul 30, 2021

James Larry Anderson, 74, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home July 30, 2021.  He was born July 17, 1947 in Starke, FL to the late Ressie Buddy “Andy” Anderson and Anna Mae Thompson Anderson Sapp.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict from 1965-1967 earning the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service...

Jul 30, 2021

Barbara Lynn Chesser, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away Saturday, July 31 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard.  She was born January 1, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Elisha McEdward Thomas and Retty Lavada Vincent Creel.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  Mrs. Barbara...

Jul 28, 2021

Allen Ray Harson, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 28 following a lengthy illness.  He was born July 18, 1944 in Urbana, Iowa to the late Maurice Ray Harson and Adella Helen Lindsay Harson.  He proudly served his country in the US Army as a Tanker.  He was a member of the Flathead Free Trappers in Montana, the NRA and...

Jul 26, 2021

Tommy Nelson, 57, of Hilliard, FL passed away Monday, July 26 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born September 3, 1963 in Folkston, GA to the late Leon Adel Nelson and Janie Irene Carver Nelson.  He was a member of First Avenue Baptist Church.

He is survived by a sister:  Penny Stephanie Nelson; an...

Jul 24, 2021

Martin Luther Hatfield, 59, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his residence July 24, 2021 following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Tuscola, IL to the late Elmo Clyde Hatfield and Sandra Kay Moshier Hatfield.  He was a proud member of the Hilliard, Florida Chapter of the Blank Check Society.

He is survived by his fiancé: ...

Jul 23, 2021

Brandon Keith “Meathead” Smith, 44, of Hilliard, FL passed away July 23 in Fernandina Beach, FL following a courageous battle with Covid.  He was born in Douglas, GA May 25, 1977.  He was employed by Jax Utillities Management.  He was a member of Orange Bluff Hunting Club.  Brandon enjoyed cooking great BBQ while hanging out with friends.  He spent...

Jul 22, 2021

Chester Eugene Weaver, 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Marion, Indiana on April 6, 1934 to the late James Nathan Weaver and Pearl Ellen Hansley Weaver.  He was a Master Mason and was raised in 1961.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Jul 14, 2021

Geneva Brantley Popham, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away Wednesday, July 14 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  She was born December 31, 1943 in Folkston, GA to the late Albert Brantley and Irene McCallister Brantley.  She was a member of the Homeland Church of God of Prophecy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jul 12, 2021

Patricia Ann Evans, 79, of Folkston, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 12th, 2021, at home in Folkston GA. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on August 29th, 1941, to the late Elwood Wilson and Edna Evelyn (Geiger) Thornton. At the knees of her father at age 7, she gave her heart to Jesus. She loved...

Jul 10, 2021

Michael “Mike” Wayne Geoghagan, 51, of St. George, GA passed away at his home Saturday, July 10, 2021.  He was born July 31, 1969 in Jacksonville, FL.  He graduated from Charlton County High School in 1987.  He was the Past Master of the Folkston Masonic Lodge F&AM #196.

He is survived by his parents, David and Anita...

Jul 10, 2021

James Michael Peavy, 77, of Folkston, GA passed away July 10, 2021 in Fernandina Beach, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born February 21, 1944 near Concrod, NC.  He was a pilot by trade and loved to build model planes and jets.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years:  Mary J. Peavy; a son: ...

Jul 4, 2021

Kevin William Spause, 59, of Folkston, GA passed away July 4, 2021 in Fernandina Beach, FL, following a lengthy illness.  He was born July 22, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Francis and Gertrude Stewart Spause.  He graduated from Olney High School in 1979.  He served his country in the US Marine Corps from 1979-1986.  He graduated from...

Jun 19, 2021

Gloria Johnson Petty, 85, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her home Saturday, June 19, 2021 following an extended illness.  She was born January 20, 1936 in Hilliard, FL to the late Raymond Johnson and Nadine Haddock Johnson.  She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jun 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” Franklin Phillips, 85, of Folkston, GA passed away at his residence June 14, 2021.  He was born October 22, 1935 in White Oak, GA to the late Willie Augustus Phillips and Mary Jane Prescott Phillips.  He was Charlton County’s first Chief Tax Appraiser when he was appointed by the Charlton County Commissioners.  He became Charlton County Probate...

Jun 12, 2021

With a broken heart and saddest of regrets we announce that Dalton Cody Califano Crofton left this world on June 12th in Yulee, Florida.

He was raised and lived in Callahan, Florida. He is survived by a son, Jackson Cody Crofton age 1 and his mother Rayanna Shaffer, his mother Kelli Crofton, his girlfriend Logan Stevenson, sister...

Jun 7, 2021

Lamar Edward Nelson, 86, of Callahan, FL passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born May 4, 1935 in Hilliard, FL to the late Zack Lonzy Nelson and Annie “Blossom” Chesser Nelson.  He proudly served his country in the US Air Force.  He retired from General Motors EMD Division after 40...

Jun 7, 2021

Leona Angeline Eunice Harden, 94, of Folkston, GA passed away June 7, 2021.  She was born February 6, 1927 in Waycross, GA to the late John Lester Eunice, Sr. and Mary Margaret Crews Eunice.  She was a homemaker and a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church.  She enjoyed her frequent visits to the Charlton County Senior Citizens Center....

Jun 7, 2021

Jessie Ruth Mattox Harden, 90, of Folkston, GA passed away June 7, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina.  She was born June 12, 1930 in Folkston, GA to the late Jesse and Edith Ruth Haddock Mattox.  She retired as the secretary for the Charlton County Extension Agent and was a member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church.  She loved gardening...

Jun 6, 2021

Joyce Burch Drury, 81, of Folkston, GA passed away June 6, 2021 at her home.  She was born February 28, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Andrew Burch and Anna Williams Burch.  As a teenager she worked as a telephone operator, perused real estate and retired from Wal-Mart in 2002.  She loved shopping, yard sales, spending time with...

Jun 5, 2021

Mary Frances Manning Wainwright of Folkston, Georgia passed away on June 5, 2021 at Lifecare Center in Hilliard, Florida. Mary Frances was born on July 9, 1938 in Homerville, Georgia to Naomi Lake Manning and Leland Madison Manning. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Kenneth Timothy Wainwright. She was also...