Obituaries
Carolyn Buchanan Stokes
Aug 24, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn B. Stokes, 86, of Hilliard, FL passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born August 20, 1938 in Hilliard, FL to the late David H. Buchanan, Sr. and Alberta Davis Buchanan.
She is survived by her 2-children; 6-grandchildren; 15-great grandchildren and 2-great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and 3-siblings.
A private...
Joe Edward Welch
Aug 22, 2024
Joe Edward Welch, 87, of St. George, GA, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 22, 2024. He was born in Louisville, KY on April 29, 1937, to the late Eddie Welch and Betty Eisenback Welch. Joe was a member of Grace Baptist Fellowship. He was a Christian mentor to many.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
Wilhemina Hagins
Aug 21, 2024
Wilhemina Williams Hagins, 70, of Folkston, GA passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 in Brunswick, GA. She was born April 11, 1954 in Sanford, FL to the late Willie Williams and Carrie Mitchell Williams.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Joe Lewis Hagins, Sr.; 2-brothers: Leon Williams and Willie James Williams and a nephew:...
Jonathan Wayne Davis, Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Jonathan Wayne Davis, Sr., 44, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on March 11, 1980, to Wilmer Elbert Davis, Sr. and Mary Helen Batten Davis. Jonathan was a member of several car clubs and was one of the “Cool Car Guys.”
He is survived by...
David Brady
Aug 20, 2024
David Brady, 82, of Folkston, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at UF Health in Jacksonville, FL. He was born May 30, 1942 in Echols County, GA to the late Collie Raiford Brady and Gussie Lee Taylor Brady. David proudly served our country in the United States Army as a Ranger and after his active duty he served...
Cleveland Cole Reed
Aug 20, 2024
Cleveland Cole Reed, 81, of Hilliard, FL passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born December 11, 1942 in Hilliard, FL to the late Coyle Reed, Sr. and Vera Prevatt Reed. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 7-brothers: Bobby Reed, Donald Reed, Carroll...
Raymond Blain Snyder
Aug 15, 2024
Raymond Blain Snyder, 86, of Hilliard, FL passed away Thursday, August 15 in Jacksonville, FL following a short illness. He was born January 30, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Blain Snyder and Lucille Snyder. Mr. Snyder proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson:...
Sally Batten
Aug 14, 2024
Mrs. Sally Stocks Batten, 84, of Hilliard, FL passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in Fernandina Beach, FL. She was born November 6, 1939 in Old Dock, NC to the late Matthew Gaston Stocks and Oneta Formyduval Stocks. She started her career as a librarian with Florida Junior College, then the Callahan Library and retired from the Hilliard Library in...
Barbara Nettles
Aug 13, 2024
Barbara Dale Crews Nettles, 80, of Homeland, GA passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was born July 13, 1944 to the late Andrew Bryant Crews and Katherine Simmons Crews Lloyd. She was a member of the Homeland Church of God of Prophecy.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Clyde Raymond Nettles, Sr.; a...
Evelyn Hickox
Aug 9, 2024
Evelyn Hickox, 92, of Homeland, GA passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Douglas, GA on January 28, 1932 to the late Evin and Ethel Hickox.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother: Carl Hickox; and a grandson-in-law: Adam Dixon.
She is survived by her daughter: Joann Sparks; her...
Joyce Craton Durham
Aug 1, 2024
Joyce Craton Durham, 85, of Hilliard, FL graduated to glory Thursday, August 1, 2024. She was born May 26, 1939 in Rockmart, GA to the late Hoyt C. Craton and Addie Bell Holder Craton. She was a faithful follower of Christ, a loving wife, and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She selflessly put others needs above...
Roger Alan Freeman
Jul 31, 2024
Roger Alan Freeman, 70, passed away July 31, 2024. He was born August 10, 1953 in Union Mills, Indiana to the late Marvin Freeman and Joan Barthel Freeman. Mr. Freeman lived a number of years in High Ridge, MO. He worked at Roll Coater/Pre-Coat Metals for over 30 years. Upon retirement, Roger and Connie became avid RVers and enjoyed traveling...
Christine Crews Lee
Jul 24, 2024
Christine Crews Lee, 81, of Homeland, Georgia passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born in Charlton County on February 15, 1943, to the late Fell Edgar Crews and Ola Irene Cone Crews. Christine was a fulltime homemaker. She loved the Lord and was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she...
Sheila Crews Brandies
Jul 18, 2024
Sheila Crews Brandies, 71, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born in Folkston, GA on August 20, 1952 to the late Chester T. Crews and Christine G. Crews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 3-brothers; Jerry M. Crews, Dennis R. Crews, and Alton D. Crews.
She is survived by her 2-sons;...
Emerson Jay Huggins
Jul 17, 2024
Emerson Jay Huggins, infant son, of Destiny Cheyanne Enke and Wyatt Edward Huggins of Homeland, GA passed away on July 17, 2024 at Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick Campus.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Ann Farnell, Ed Farnell, and Vera West; his uncles: J.J. Enke and Bentlei Enke.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents: Travis...
Robert Matthew Mizell
Jul 13, 2024
Robert Matthew “Bobby” Mizell, 69, of Folkston, GA passed away Saturday, July 13 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born October 1, 1954 in St. Marys, Georgia to the late Eustace Matthew Mizell, Jr. and Ruby Monteen Nobles Mizell. He retired from Gilman Paper Company after many years of service. He was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church.
He is survived...
Ronald Kevin McMichael
Jul 11, 2024
Ronald Kevin McMichael, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born in Waycross, GA on July 6, 1964, to Clarence Alonzo McMichael and Christine Johns Willis.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his father; Clarence Alonzo McMichael, a brother; Curtis McMichael and a nephew; Skylor McMichael.
He is survived by his son; Gage...
Francis Eugene Chesser
Jul 7, 2024
Francis Eugene “Grant” Chesser, 90, of Folkston, GA passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born in Folkston, GA on March 2, 1934 to the late Robert Allen “Ridley” Chesser and Cornelia Justice Chesser.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife; Barbara Ann Cowart Chesser, 4-sons; Steve Chesser, Ronnie Chesser, Neil Chesser and...
Ada Sue Harson
Jul 4, 2024
Ada Sue Smith Harson, 78, of Homeland, GA passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born in Jesup, GA on April 22, 1946 to the late Joel William Smith, II and Brunnie Mae Martin Smith. Ada loved flower gardening, frogs, and casino trips. She never met a stranger and always made a friend wherever she went.
In addition to...
Kenneth Joseph Cormier
Jul 2, 2024
Kenneth Joseph Cormier, 76, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born on December 28, 1947, to the late Joe and Marie Cormier. Kenneth was a very talented person. He had a music career, which included recording with the band Alabama. He and his wife, Barbara, owned the Movie Gallery years ago....