Obituaries

May 30, 2021

Lillie Snowden Peacock, 87, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home May 30, 2021.  She was born December 26, 1933 in Folkston, GA to the late Royal Harry Snowden and Sarah Elizabeth Knight Snowden.  She retired from the Sumter County Florida School System.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: ...

May 29, 2021

Betty Sue Wilkerson Murray, 77, vacated her riverfront home on the great Satilla River near Jeffersonton to make her new eternal home with her savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday May 29, 2021.  She had lived on the river since 1970.  Betty was the fourth child of Eunice Mae Merritt and J.C. Odell Wilkerson.  She was educated in the schools...

May 28, 2021

Carllynn “Rock & Roll” Robinson, 68, of Hilliard, FL passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 in Fernandina Beach, FL.  She was born March 14, 1953 in New Mexico to the late Carl Boyette, Sr. and Estelle Rhoden Durm.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter:  Barbara Gail Shaw and a sister: ...

May 26, 2021

Brenda Kay Cisco Doss, 51, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  She was born October 23, 1969 in Folkston, GA to the late Ashley Cisco and Christine Taylor Graw.

She is survived by her son:  Trenton (Haley Bliton) Conner; her grandson:  Ransom Conner; her husband:  Terry Doss; 3-brothers:  Lamar (Melinda) Cisco, Ricky Cisco, Lester...

May 26, 2021

Johnny Calvin Allen, 67, of Jacksonville, FL passed away May 26, 2021.  He was born January 18, 1954 in St. George, GA to the late Daniel Allen and Essie Mae Simmons Allen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2-sisters:  Mary Alice Roberts and Viola Roberts and 5-brothers:  Willie Lee Allen, Isiah Allen,...

May 25, 2021

Noah Anthony Asbury, 19, passed away Tuesday, May 25 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was born March 14, 2002 in Middletown, Ohio.  He was employed with Gleckler and Sons Construction and was a member of Sanderson Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents:  Joseph and Jennifer Asbury; a sister:  Kristina Nicole (Eric) Tallman;...

May 22, 2021

Clarence Roger (Outlaw) Heaton, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home May 22, 2021.  He was born July 24, 1950 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Clarence J. Outlaw and Anne Sapp Outlaw and later adopted by the late Roy Heaton and Margaret Heaton.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  Following his...

May 16, 2021

Ricky Bryant Gaddy, 54, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home Sunday, May 16, 2021.  He was born April 30, 1967 in Pensacola, FL to the late Joe Randoff Gaddy and Nina Mae Bowers Alexander.

He is survived by his sisters:  Melisa (Tony) Moore and Randy Jo Autin; niece and nephew:  Shane (Jentri) Moore and Lashanna...

May 11, 2021

Mr. Wallace Noble, 80, of Folkston, Georgia was born December 2, 1940 in Newell, Georgia and entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2021.  He was educated in the Charlton County School System.  Mr. Noble worked as a machine operator for the City of Detroit, Michigan for many years before returning to his hometown of Folkston and worked in...

May 9, 2021

Mary Gazelle Johnson Harrison, 105, of Folkston, GA passed away peacefully May 9, 2021.  She was born August 19, 1915 in Folkston, GA to the late John Henry Johnson and Grace Gay Johnson.  She enjoyed being with her family, going to the mountains, the beach and playing bridge.  She was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church, a...

May 4, 2021

Thelma Diann James, 58, passed away Monday, April 3 in Waycross, GA following a lengthy illness.  She was born October 15, 1962 in Waycross, Georgia.  She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father:  Allie Mae (Burch) Russell and Bill Russell and her father:  Dale Eugene Craigmiles.

She is survived...

Apr 26, 2021

Flora Jane Bryant Leitch, 90, of Folkston, Georgia left this world peacefully, from her home, the morning of April 26, 2021 to be with The Lord; and reunite with her beloved husband Bobby and her family. She was born November 14, 1930 in Naranja, FL to the late Robert Alonzo Bryant and Lula Muriel Johns.  She was a member...

Apr 26, 2021

Carolyn Adams Kirkland of Hilliard FL entered heaven’s gate on April 26th, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 31, 1942 in Douglas, Georgia to the late Weldon and Dora Worth Adams.  Carolyn was a devoted woman of God and an active and faithful member of St. George Church of God.  She was known for...

Apr 25, 2021

Ernest Bruce “Bushy” Dinkins, Jr., of Folkston, GA passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021.  He was born April 21, 1958 in Folkston, GA to the late Ernest Bruce Dinkins, Sr. and Edna Corine Spence Dinkins.  He was a millright with Westrock in Fernandina Beach, FL and formerly a Boiler Maker with Local 26 in Savannah, GA. He was a...

Apr 20, 2021

Jimmy Johns, 85, of the Winokur Community of Charlton County, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on April 20, 2021.  He was born March 19, 1936 in Callahan, Florida to the late Robert Preston Johns and Pearlie Mixon Johns.  He retired from the Nassau County Road and Bridge Department.  Mr. Johns was a faithful member of...

Apr 5, 2021

Eldon Daniel “Chic” Woolard, Sr., 89, of St. Marys, GA was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, April 5, 2021 after a short illness.  He was born in Folkston, GA to the late Lewis Steve Woolard and Myrtle Conner Woolard and had lived in St. Marys for the past 55 years where he worked at...

Mar 26, 2021

Sam Morris Eason, Sr., 82, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, March 26 in Savannah, GA.  He was born August 18, 1938 in Reidsville, GA to the late Willie Norwood “Brinson” Eason and Ouida Carr Eason.  He retired from the Georgia Department of Transportation.  Mr. Sam was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church.

In addition to...

Mar 26, 2021

Ann Elkins Mays, 92, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 in Fernandina Beach, FL in the presence of her daughters.  She was born July 6, 1928 in Eastman, GA to the late Dorrill and Maude Martin Elkins.  She taught 3rd grade until she retired from the Charlton County School System after 30 years of service.  She...

Mar 24, 2021

Terra L. (Merritt) Nordquist, age 49, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fl.

She was born March 10, 1972 in Jacksonville, Fl. to Hal and Barbara Merritt.  She was a 1990 graduate of Hilliard Middle/Senior High School. She married Carlos H. Nordquist on November 3, 2001, in Hilliard, Fl.  She...

Mar 17, 2021

Linder Faye Nowling Solomon, 74, of Hilliard, Florida passed away Wednesday March 17 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on July 4, 1946.  She retired as an Accountant Clerk with the Haskell Company and was a member of the Order of the Easter Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...