Obituaries

Jun 26, 2019

Catherine Mary Gregory Jones, 71, of Hilliard, FL passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at her residence following a lengthy illness.  She was born December 14, 1947, in Chicago, IL to the late Russell and Catherine Gregory King. She retired as a school bus driver with Nassau County School Board following 37 years of service.

Along with...

Jun 24, 2019

Ernestine McDonald Morgan, 81, of Folkston, GA passed away June 24, 2019 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born July 12, 1937 in Glennville, GA to Bessie and Benjamin McDonald.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Herman Morgan, a son:  Wayne Rudiger, and a brother:  Tommy McDonald.

Jun 24, 2019

Malcolm Logan “Mike” Brooks, Jr., 68, of St. George, GA passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born April 18, 1951 in Gordon, GA.  He earned his BS in Zoology from Clemson Unversity.  Mr. Brooks retired from the Georgia DNR following over 30 years of service in 2003.

He...

Jun 21, 2019

Jerry Henderson Rice, 83, of Callahan, FL passed away June 21 in Fernandina Beach, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born October 6, 1935 in Manor, GA to the late James Curtis Rice, Sr and Edna Henderson Rice.  He proudly served his country in the US Army.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Callahan,...

Jun 21, 2019

Winona Tomlinson Allen, 90, of Folkston, Georgia died Friday evening, June 21 at Satilla Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 11, 1928, in Lakeland, Lanier County, Georgia to the late Isbon Ben and Alice Fender Tomlinson.  She graduated from Folkston High School and lived most of her life in Folkston.  She married William Robert...

Jun 20, 2019

Philip Leo Kuerzi, 61, of Folkston, GA passed away June 20, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born in Kingsland, GA June 2, 1958 to the late Richard Kuerzi and Viola Comeau Kuerzi.  He proudly served in the US Army and was a member of the Moose Lodge #455 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was employed with GEO in Folkston...

Jun 14, 2019

Netha Dean Smith Grooms, 90, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away peacefully at her home Friday, June 14, 2019.  She was born October 15, 1928 in Hilliard, Florida to the late Nicholas Smith and Carrie Oxley Smith.  As the proud matriarch of the family, Netha cherished the countless memories made over the years.  She and Claude loved traveling the...

Jun 10, 2019

Betty Louise Henderson Dyal, 88, of Hilliard, FL, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at Life Care Center of Hilliard.  She was born September 1, 1930 in Hilliard, FL to the late James “Dink” Henderson and Orilla Knight Henderson.  She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Hilliard, FL.

Along with her...

Jun 7, 2019

Barbara Dean Pattishall Herrin, 75, of Homeland, GA, passed away June 7, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness.  She was born in Unadilla, GA November 25, 1943 to the late Curtis Patishall and Ruth Stanley Pattishall.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Andrew Jackson “A.J.” Herrin and a son: ...

Jun 7, 2019

Eustace Matthew Mizell, Jr., 90, of Kingsland, GA passed away Friday, June 7 at Camden Senior Care Center in St. Marys, GA.  He was born August 15, 1928 in Folkston, GA to the late Eustace Matthew Mizell, Sr. and Rivers Brock Mizell.  He worked at the Gilman Bag Plant for over 30 years before his retirement and then with...

Jun 6, 2019

Christopher Troy Adams, 45, of Hilliard, FL, passed away June 6, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born July 27, 1973 in Norwalk, CT and attended Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT. As a young man, Chris attained the rank of Eagle Scout which began his love for hiking and outdoor activities with his family. Through dedication and commitment, Chris’...

Jun 2, 2019

Brandon Genon Carter, 20, of St. George, GA passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in St. Augustine, FL.  He was born September 30, 1998 in St. Augustine, FL. He loved being in the outdoors and especially riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his parents:  Dawn and Samuel Carter; a...

Jun 1, 2019

Following A battle with cancer, Mary Sue Newman, 78, of Callahan, FL passed away June 1, 2019.  She was born May 24, 1941 in Harrisonburg, VA.  While living in Harrisonburg, Mary Sue was a beautician and still has family there.  She became a resident of Florida in 1975 and married her sweetheart, Franklin August 14, 1976.

She...

May 25, 2019

Michael Glenn Bandy, 62, peacefully fell asleep in Christ on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Downtown Jacksonville surrounded by family who were constantly praying and speaking love over him and who never left his side.

Mike Bandy was born on December 19, 1956, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to George Floyd and Ruby Cleo (Moxley) Bandy,...

May 25, 2019

Doris Stokes Taylor passed away May 25, 2019 at the age of 83 after a long illness. She was a proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.  Doris had a successful career with Georgia Farm Bureau, retiring as an agent in 1988.

She was born June 11, 1935 in Moniac, Georgia to the late Dewey Stokes and...

May 20, 2019

Joann Lois Pugh, 71, passed away May 20, 2019 at Folkston Park Nursing Home.  She was born July 23, 1947 in Corvallis, OR to the late Paul Pugh and Lois Fesenmiar Pugh.  She received her Masters Degree in Education and was a professor at the University of South Carolina-Myrtle Beach.

She is survived by her 5-sisters:  Kathy...

May 18, 2019

Deborah Diane Drury Herndon, 64, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence Saturday, May 18, 2019.  She was born March 9, 1955 in Charlton County to the late John Woodrow Drury and Effie Mae Carter.  She was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers,...

May 16, 2019

Thomas William Johnson, 88, of Hilliard, FL passed away May 16, 2019.  He was born October 22, 1930 in Hilliard, FL to the late William Ted Johnson and Annie Lee Nicols Cox.  He loved the outdoors and was employed with Henderson Timber Company for many years.

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

May 15, 2019

Arthur William Lewis, 82, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at his home Wednesday, May 15, 2019.  He was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 23, 1936 to the late James Paul Lewis and Ruby Jewell Lewis.  He loved fishing and the outdoors and enjoyed collecting antique cars and tractors.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in...

May 8, 2019

Robert L. “Bob” Altman, 83, of Folkston, GA passed away in Jacksonville, FL Wednesday, May 8, 2019.  He was born June 4, 1935 in Brantley County, GA to the late Ozzie Monroe and Gertrude “Johnnie” Allen Altman.  Bob was a 1953 graduate of Charlton County High School.  He served honorably in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army...