Obituaries

Dec 27, 2019

Jerry Nelson Edwards, 62, of Folkston, GA passed away Friday, December 27 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born November 27, 1957 in Folkston, GA to the late Jackie Nelson Edwards and Margaret Frances Barnard Edwards Parker.  He was retired from the Florida Department of Agriculture after many years of service.  He served as President of the Police Benevolent Association....

Dec 16, 2019

Eileen S. Wolford, 69, formerly of Arcadia, FL now living in Hilliard, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 16.  She was born May 27, 1950 in Torrington, CT and was raised in Sarasota, FL.  She was married for 44 years to her late husband, Bruce.  She was a homemaker and loving mother of 3 children.

Dec 14, 2019

Margie Deloris Canaday Crews, 90, of St. George, GA passed away Saturday, December 14 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born June 14, 1929 in Moniac, GA to the late Willie Montoe Canaday and Nellie Stokes Canaday.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. George.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dec 1, 2019

Latasha Ann King, 51, of Hilliard, FL passed away at her residence December 1, 2019.  She was born November 15, 1968 to the late Paul Silas King and Janice Fay Henderson King Hicks.

She is survived by her children:  Travis King, Andy Pierce and Justin Pierce; sister:  Shanda Jo King; brother:  Joshua Lee King; 6-grandchildren.

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Dec 1, 2019

Marjorie Elaine Carter Crews, 70, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019.  She was born April 18, 1949 in Charlton County Georgia to the late Alton John Baptist Carter and Lorene Beatrice Crews Carter.  She received her Education Specialist Degree from Valdosta State University.  She retired from the Bacon County Primary School as a 1st grade teacher after 25 years...

Dec 1, 2019

Seward C. Kennison, 73, of Folkston, GA passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Brunswick, GA.  He was born May 29, 1946 in Folkston, GA to the late Seaborn F. Kennison and Martha Carter Kennison.  He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.  He enjoyed working on the farm with his family.

He is survived by his...

Nov 30, 2019

James Murland Sikes, Sr., 83, of St. George, GA passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019.  He was born June 21, 1936 in Hilliard, FL to the late Jesse Edward Sikes and Nettie Batten Sikes.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his children:  Terrance Sikes...

Nov 27, 2019

Ronald Smith Edmondson,

Born to Susan Temperance (Smith) and John B. Edmondson, in Newnan, Georgia, on April 12, 1937, has left us.

Attended Newnan public schools and in 1955 he graduated Newnan High School. He immediately began an internship for the Georgia Department of Transportation while attending Georgia Tech.

Graduated from the Georgia...

Nov 27, 2019

Dessie Maxine Rewis, 84, of Folkston, GA passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  She was born December 11, 1934 in Lyons, Georgia to the late Robert M. Joyner and Addie Mae Martin Joyner.  She was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years:  W.L....

Nov 19, 2019

Chelsea Marie Roe Taylor, 29, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  She was born June 7, 1990 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was a homemaker and graduate of Middleburg High School.

She is survived by her husband:  Justin Taylor and Son:  Jace Taylor and a number of other relatives.

A Celebration of Life...

Nov 19, 2019

Richard Miles Langdon, 74, of Folkston, GA passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence with his wife holding him in her arms and family surrounding his bedside.  He was born April 1, 1945 in Gladstone, NJ to the late Jessie Langdon and Gertude Langdon.  He enjoyed every moment shared throughout his life with his family, children, grandchildren...

Nov 17, 2019

Howard Howell Knowles, SR., 76, of Folkston, GA, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born February 14, 1943 in Folkston, GA to the late Jeffery Knowles and Lula Lloyd Knowles.  He was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church and American Legion Post #130 in Folkston.  He proudly served his...

Nov 8, 2019

Patricia A. Kibler Clark, 59, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home, Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was born June 29, 1960 in Bowie, Maryland to the late Jim Harold Kibler and June Arline Craig Kibler.

She is survived by her children:  John Fitzgerald and Brian Clark; grandchildren:  Cloey Clark and Lila Fitzgerald; a sister:  Barbara...

Nov 7, 2019

Gregory Wayne Spence, 63, passed away in St. Marys, GA on November 7, 2019.  He was born May 4, 1956 in Waycross, GA to the late Gordon Lewis Spence and Jean Orrizell Crews Spence.  Gregory was an outdoor person.  He never played sports at school but he enjoyed watching the games, especially football.  He enjoyed walking in the woods...

Nov 7, 2019

J.L. Vining, Jr., 60, of Folkston, GA passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard.  He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late J.L. Vining, Sr. and Sarah Louise Burch Vining.  He was of the Church of God faith.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: ...

Nov 5, 2019

Myrtle Chesser Koranda passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 5, 2019 in Jacksonville Fl.  She was born on August 13, 1925 to the late Richard and Ruth Chesser. She was a loving Mother, Wife, and Grandmother.  She loved to be outside gardening.

She is survived by her children: Walter Williams, Timothy Williams, and Roger Lee Williams; sister:...

Oct 30, 2019

Christopher (Chris) Columbus Conner, born on October 14,1937, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2019.

Born in Nassau County Florida, he lived in Folkston most of his life.  He was very active in the Folkston community and also had a very interesting career path.  Quite the entrepreneur, he owned several businesses through...

Oct 26, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Ann Evans Passed away peacefully on Saturday October 26, 2019. She was a loving Mother, Wife, and Grandmother. She is survived by her Children, Sarah Rose Evans-Murphy and Son-Ronnie Waylon Evans; two grandchildren, John Kennith Roddenberry and Jaclyn Rose Sweat; three great-grandchildren Zaighlor Kennith Roddenberry, Isabelle Rose Sweat, and Kailynn Vaden Roddenberry; as well as Son-in-Law Paul...

Oct 25, 2019

Wayne Carol Thornton Jr., 50, of Hilliard, FL passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 in Hilliard, FL.  He was born July 22, 1969 to Wayne and Marie Thornton Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was the owner of Thornton Framing Company and a member of First Baptist...

Oct 24, 2019

David Woolard, lifetime resident of Folkston, GA, age 86, passed away peacefully the morning of October 24, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center-Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida.  David was born in Folkston, Georgia and was the son of the late Iron Edgar Woolard and Josephine Guinn Woolard.  Known to many as "Mr. Dave", he was a devoted husband, father,...