Obituaries

Rosa Lee Bryant

Rosa Lee Bryant

Jun 27, 2024

Mrs. Rosa Lee Harris Bryant, 95 of Folkston passed away June 27, 2024 at The Spires at Berry in Rome, Georgia. She was born in Waycross, Georgia on November 9, 1928, to the late Edward and Annie Bell Harris. She lived in Folkston most of her life before moving to Rome, GA to be near her youngest daughter.

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Carole Urban Smith

Carole Urban Smith

Jun 26, 2024

Folkston, GA – Carole Ann Urban Smith, 88, died June 26, 2024, at Folkston Park Care and Rehab after a life well-lived. Carole was born in Camden, NJ and a resident of Paulsboro, NJ where she was raised, Pennsauken, NJ, Haddonfield, NJ and St. Marys, GA.

She is predeceased by her husband of 30 years, George H., and parents Charles A....

Nickey Dewayne Clark

Nickey Dewayne Clark

Jun 23, 2024

Nickey Dewayne Clark, 56, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved father, husband, Poppy, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Nick was born on January 23rd, 1968, to Mickey Clark and the late Judy Johnson (Gauze). He proudly served his country for 23 years in the United...

D.D. Delmas Daniel Smith

D.D. Delmas Daniel Smith

Jun 20, 2024

DD Delmas Daniel Smith, 36, of Homeland, GA, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

He and his twin sister, D.D. Diamond Danielle Smith were born in Jacksonville, FL on December 2, 1987, to his late Father Delmas Darrell Smith and Kathryn Nellie Young.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his Late Step Father Larry Young...

Linda Dale Spence Creel

Linda Dale Spence Creel

Jun 17, 2024

Linda Dale Spence Creel, 75, of Homeland, GA passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on September 29, 1948, to the late Rufus L. Spence and Earline Sikes Thomas.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; Nal Creel, Sr., 4-sisters; Ruby Santrock, Edna Dinkins, Elaine Watson, and Joyce Johnson...

Gussie Larene Drury Roddenberry Crews

Gussie Larene Drury Roddenberry Crews

Jun 12, 2024

Gussie Larene Drury Roddenberry Crews, 74, of Folkston, GA passed away June 12, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness. She was born February 3, 1950 in Hoboken, GA to the late William Arnold Drury and Ruby Lavon Thornton Drury. She was a homemaker and a very good cook. She loved working in her flower garden. But most of...

Manda Lee Prescott johns

Manda Lee Prescott johns

Jun 11, 2024

Manda Lee Prescott Johns, age 92, went to be with her Lord on June 11, 2024. She was born in Charlton County, Georgia on April 21, 1932 to the late John Everett Prescott and Leetie Virginia Crews Prescott. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, J.E. Johns, her parents, one brother, Everett Britton (Brit) Prescott, two...

Larry Nelson Tucker

Larry Nelson Tucker

Jun 11, 2024

Larry Nelson Tucker, 77, of St. George, GA passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Moultrie, GA on April 26, 1947 to the late Ernest A. Tucker and Hilda May Tucker. Larry was a member of Brandy Branch Baptist Church in Bryceville  FL. He retired from the construction industry after working for many...

Marvin Lee Strickland

Marvin Lee Strickland

Jun 10, 2024

Marvin Lee Strickland, 88, of Folkston, GA passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at his home following a lengthy illness.  He was born November 4, 1935 in White Springs, FL to the late Walter Lee Strickland and Pauline May Strickland.  Marvin was a fun-loving person that loved a good joke. He loved to pick guitar and sing daily. He retired...

Cleveland B. Rogers

Cleveland B. Rogers

Jun 10, 2024

Cleveland Benirvin Rogers “Buddy”, 59, of Brunswick, GA passed away at his home Monday, June 10, 2024.  He was born September 17, 1964 in Folkston, GA to the late Cleveland Kramer Rogers and Dora Lee Helms Rogers.  He was a carpenter by trade until his health forced him to quit work.  

He is survived by his sisters:  Rose Griner and...

Curtis Harrington

Curtis Harrington

Jun 8, 2024

The Rev. Curtis Dean Harrington, a beloved father, grandfather and the pastor of Buford Grove Baptist Church for 28 years, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He passed away peacefully at his home in Hilliard, Florida, surrounded by family. Curtis was born January 3, 1947, to Irvele and Esther Harrington in Holland, Michigan....

Christopher Steven Greer

Christopher Steven Greer

Jun 7, 2024

Christopher Steven Greer, 54, passed away June 7, 2024.  He resided in Folkston, GA but his heart was always in Brooklyn, NY.  He was born February 2, 1970 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John Philip Greer, Sr. and Elizabeth Tedesco Greer.  Christopher absolutely loved the New York Rangers Hockey Team.  He was an avid bowler, participating on various bowling...

Frances Foerman Crews

Frances Foerman Crews

Jun 6, 2024

Frances Foerman Crews, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, the Precious Son of God - Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born in Homerville, GA on April 23, 1935 to the late Frank Charles Foerman and Elma Agnes O’Neal Foerman. She was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church.

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Robert Franklin Marr Jr.

Robert Franklin Marr Jr.

Jun 2, 2024

Robert Franklin Marr Jr., 75, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the Southeast Georgia Health System-Camden Campus. He was born November 19, 1948 to the late Robert Marr Sr. and Cindy Benford Marr. He served our country in United State Marine Corp. 

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son: Robert Marr III; his...

Marvin Lewis Teague

Marvin Lewis Teague

May 29, 2024

Marvin L. Teague, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in Brunswick, GA. He was born on November 7, 1939 to the late Thomas Teague and Beulah Hamlin Teague. He attended Camp Pinckney Baptist Church in Folkston, GA. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Mary Louise Teague; a step-daughter: Charisse Miller; 2 sisters:...

Mary Jane Groover

Mary Jane Groover

May 28, 2024

Mary Jane Crews Groover, 76, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Originally from Folkston, she had resided in Waycross for the last 13 years. Born the third daughter to Solomon “Pete” and Mary Ann Crews on March 27, 1948, she was affectionately given the nickname “Bill” by her daddy and was...

Jesse James Allen

Jesse James Allen

May 26, 2024

Jesse James Allen, 33, of Brunswick, GA passed away suddenly on May 26, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on November 16, 1990 to the late William Jackson Allen and Candy Dustine Allen.  Jesse accepted his Lord and Savior on April 29, 2024. He was attending Abundant Life Fellowship in Brunswick, GA. He loved watching the show One Piece....

Jerome King

Jerome King

May 25, 2024

Mr. Jerome King, 84, of Folkston, GA passed away Saturday, May 25 in Fernandina Beach, FL following a lengthy illness.  He was born February 2, 1940 to the late Preston King and Ina Mae King.  Mr. Jerome was a member of the Homeland Church of God of Prophecy.  He and his wife, Lillian, were owner/operators of Quick Chic in Folkston...

Dennis Reginald Simpson

Dennis Reginald Simpson

May 25, 2024

Dennis Reginald Simpson, 82, of Kingsland, GA passed away at his home May 25, 2024.  He was born September 1, 1941 in Aiken, SC to the late Rufus Simpson and Jewell (Howell) Simpson.  He retired from the Asbestos Workers Local #13 out of Jacksonville, FL.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy for 10 years.

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Nancy White Reddish

Nancy White Reddish

May 17, 2024

Nancy White Reddish, 78, of Folkston, GA passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born in Jesup, GA on January 24, 1946, to the late Pink Jackson and Hester Jackson. She was a loving a caring Aunt.  She enjoyed cooking and sewing for her family and friends.  She cared for many people as a home health aide.  Nancy...