Obituaries
Jim Nelson
Aug 11, 2017
Jim Leigh Nelson, age 78 of Waycross Georgia lost his battle with bladder cancer and peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday August 10th, 2017, he was born July 21st 1939 the youngest of 6 children to the late James Bailey and Cora Bell (Sykes) Nelson in Hilliard Florida. He proceeded in death by his brothers Ollie Nelson, Lee Roy...
Mary Henderson
Aug 7, 2017
Our Earthly Angel, Mary “Toots” Maxine Smith Henderson, 83, of St. George, GA gained her angel wings August 7, 2017 in Brunswick, Georgia. She was born January 5, 1934 in Gauley Bridge, WV to the late Rob and Beverly Smith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Edgar Henderson; a daughter: Pearl Woodward; and a grandson: Tracy Sweatt. She...
Emma Combs
Aug 4, 2017
Emma Jeanette Crews Combs, 78, of St. George, GA passed away August 4, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in St. George, GA April 3, 1939 to the late Dave and Emmie Crews. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Carl Combs and a son: Carlton Combs. She is...
Ethel Crews
Aug 3, 2017
Ethel Marie Abbott Crews, 61, of Folkston, GA passed away August 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 23, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to Jake Abbott and Mary Blackman Huling. Mrs. Crews has been a member of Victory Baptist Church for 34 years and was a teacher at the Folkston Christian Academy for many years. She loved God, her husband, family...
Frances Millar
Jul 31, 2017
Frances Reynolds Millar, 101, of Folkston, GA passed away at her residence July 31, 2017. She was born March 1, 1916 in Jacksonboro, SC to the late Wade Elton Reynolds and Sarah Jane Garvin Reynolds. She moved to Folkston in 1949 working as a telephone operator for the local phone company, but will be most fondly remembered working at the “Courtesy Shop” with...
Michael Lett
Jul 27, 2017
Michael L. Lett, 57, of Folkston, GA passed away July 27, 2017. He was born December 6, 1959 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Carl Lee Lett and Tiny Christine Stancil Lett. He was a member of the Folkston United Methodist Church and a former member of the Folkston Jaycees. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carla Chancey Lett;...
Petrina Fountain
Jul 26, 2017
Petrina Gudney Stefansdottir Fountain, 71, of Folkston, GA, passed away July 26, 2017 in Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL. She was born November 11, 1945 in Akureyri, Iceland. She moved to the US in 1976 and resided in Jacksonville for 30 years before moving to Folkston 11 years ago. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ernest Roger...
Marian Joiner
Jul 26, 2017
Marian Elizabeth Joiner, 81, of Folkston, GA passed away July 26, 2017. She was born May 17, 1936 to the late George Burton and Lillie Mae Sprinkle Burton in Eden, North Carolina. She was a homemaker and a member of Prospect Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband: Bill Joiner; 6-Children: Katherine Rice, Linda Rice Noorali, Billy Joiner, Mitchell Joiner, Kelly Joiner and...
Waudell Crews
Jul 23, 2017
Waudell Crews, 85, of Folkston, GA passed away July 23, 2017 in Donaldsonville, GA. He was born in Winokur, GA October 2, 1931 to the late Arch Crews and Dossie Harris Crews. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a faithful member at Sand Hill Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
Pekka Hatara
Jul 19, 2017
Pekka Tuomas Hatara, 71, of Racepond, GA passed away Wednesday July 19th, 2017 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Fl. He was born April 24, 1946 in Helsinki, Finland to Helena and Johannes Hatara. Remembering Pekka's life, he saw problems as opportunities to fix and make things better. He touched the lives of a multitude of people in many ways. "Can't...
Marion Rorabaugh
Jul 19, 2017
Mrs. Marion Rorabaugh, after celebrating her 100th birthday a couple weeks ago, was promoted to glory on July 19, 2017. Marion was born on July 1, 1917 and served the Lord faithfully for many years in various ministries and leadership roles in the church. She is survived by her son Philip (Donna) Rorabaugh, and daughters Mary Lou Rorabaugh, Ann Rorabaugh,...
Mitchell Sheffield
Jul 17, 2017
Mitchell Monroe Sheffield, 81, of Hilliard, FL passed away July 17, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born October 14, 1935 to the late William Sheffield and Pearlie Johns Sheffield. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hilliard. He retired from St. Regis Paper Company. Along with his parents, he was preceded in...
William Carter
Jul 13, 2017
William Jackson “Jackie” Carter, 66, of Folkston, GA, passed away Thursday July 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1951 in Charlton County, GA to the late Alton and Lorene Carter. Jackie served his country and community in many ways. He was a County Commissioner. He was a lifelong, avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed his time Volunteering with...
Leo Prevatt
Jul 4, 2017
Mrs. Leo Rewis Prevatt, 93, passed away July 4, 2017. She was born August 16, 1923 to the late Wilson Rewis and Margaret Jarriel Rewis in Cobbtown, Georgia. She was a homemaker and foster parent to 51 children. She was a faithful member of the Folkston Church of God. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands: Melvin Spence and...
Mary Manning
Jun 28, 2017
Mary Virginia Fender Manning, 90, passed away at her home June 28, 2017. She was born in Atkinson County, GA to the late Fisher F Fender and Sarah Joyce Fender. She was of the Baptist faith. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Richard Owen Manning. She is survived by her children: Richard Manning and his wife, Elizabeth, Sarah...
Sharon Bennett
Jun 25, 2017
Sharon Ann Bennett, 63, of Hilliard, FL passed away June 25, 2017. She was born February 13, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Floyd Leroy Haney and Laura Ann Pair Haney. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert E. Bennett, Jr. She is survived by her daughters: Monique Bennett and Ailina Bennett of Hilliard; a step-daughter: Marcella...
Franklin Geiger
Jun 23, 2017
Franklin Geiger, 83, of Hilliard, FL, passed away June 23, 2017. He was born September 22, 1933 to the late Willie Hansford Geiger and Ruby Rebecca Davis Geiger Crews. Mr. Geiger proudly served the Florida Highway Patrol for 32 years, retiring as Captain. He was known as “Chief” to his trooper family. He loved the Lord and would witness to anyone who would listen. He...
Milton Glisson
Jun 22, 2017
Milton J. Glisson, 78, passed away on June 22, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Jimmie Jane (Mattox) Glisson; 2 daughters Tracey (Garrett) Johnson and Michelle (Chris) Strickland; six grandchildren Mallory (Patrick) Armistead, Ethan Ganey, McKenzie Johnson, Gage Griffin, Sydnee Johnson, and Cooper Strickland; one great grandson Mattox Armistead; a brother David (Henri) Glisson; a...
Ann Gowen
Jun 11, 2017
Ann Hopkins Gowen, 91, of Folkston, GA, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2016, in Jacksonville, FL. She was born February 28, 1926, in Wayne County, GA, to the late Alva Joseph Hopkins, Sr. and Ethel Shepard Hopkins. After the passing of her mother, she moved to Charlton County and was raised by Walter and Lula Hopkins. She attended Wesleyan College before returning to...
Leon Lloyd
Jun 11, 2017
Leon Lloyd, 69, of Homeland, GA, passed away Sunday June 11, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born July 1, 1947 in Folkston, GA to the late Chesterfield “Chick” Lloyd and Virginia Hooper Moore. He was employed with the Glynn County Police Department where he was named Police Officer of the Year and the Jesup Police Department. He worked as Director of Security...
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