Obituaries

Jan 16, 2014

Gerald Franklin Geiger, 61 of Hilliard passed away January 16, 2014 at Community Hospice Acosta-Rua Center in Jacksonville, Florida.  He was born August 6, 1952 in Folkston, Georgia to Leo Franklin and Donie Wybonne”Liz” Carter Geiger. He worked at Methodist Hospital (now Shands) for twelve years as a painter. He also worked at Hardage –Giddens Funeral Home as a Staff Associate/Removal...

Jan 15, 2014

Terrel Moore, 51 of Folkston passed January 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1962 in Jacksonville, Florida to Hershel Clarence and Marcell Sikes Moore.  He attended Charlton County Schools. Terrel loved traveling and loved the beach.  He lived in San Diego, California for twenty years and had been a resident of Charlton County again, since 1999. He was...

Jan 12, 2014

Olita Merle Gibson Gantt, 82 of Folkston passed away January12, 2014 in Community Hospice St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida, after an extended illness. She was born in Folkston on October 6, 1931 to William Elvie and Lena Mae Raynor Gibson. She Graduated from Charlton County High school and attended Beautician School.  Merle worked as a hairdresser until her marriage to...

Jan 6, 2014

William Guy Purvis, 84 of Callahan, Florida passed away January 6, 2014 in St. Vincent’s Hospice.  He was born January 3, 1930 in Mendes, Georgia to Willie Joe and Merle Purvis.  He served his country in the United States Army and was an Independent Baptist Pastor and was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his wife...

Jan 6, 2014

Joyce Ann Plexico Burgess 52, of Hilliard, FL., passed away January 6 following a lengthy illness.  She was born February 19, in Unions South Carolina.  She is preceded in death by her father:  Theodore Plexico; a Brother:  Junior Plexico and a Sister:  Molly Gressler. She is survived by her husband:  Greg Burgess; a Son:  Grady Trammell; a Daughter:  Melissa Trammell; her mother:  Edna Maddox Plexico; a Granddaughter:  Haley Hudson; and...

Jan 6, 2014

Arthur Thomas Bennett, 92 of Nicholls, Georgia passed away in Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida January 6, 2014. He was born May 5, 1921 to Jack and Lillian Hall Bennett in Folkston, Georgia. He served his country and retired from the United States Navy.  Mr. Bennett trained and showed miniature mules and also pulled wagons for the Shriner’s in parades with...

Jan 3, 2014

Paul Harris Roach, Jr., 57, of Folkston, GA., passed away January 3, 2014 in Brunswick, Georgia.  He was born March 25, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was preceded in death by his father:  Paul Harris Roach, Sr., 2-Brothers:  Thomas Roach and Ricky Roach; and a Sister:  Susan Kirton. He is survived by his mother:  Barbara Roach; 2-Brothers:  Steve and Chris Roach; 6-Sisters:  Mary Batten, Kate Melton, Teresa Slaten,...

Dec 27, 2013

Paul Kolish, 87 of Folkston, Georgia passed away December 27, 2013 in Mayo Clinic health System in Waycross, Georgia.  He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to John and Anna Kolish on May 18, 1926.  He worked as a machinist for 41 years and was employed with Georgia Pacific in Cedar Springs, Georgia for 21 years, before retiring.  Paul had been living the past...

Dec 20, 2013

David Morris Champion, 69 of Folkston passed away December 20, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Metter, Georgia to Tom and Marie Morris Champion on March 9, 1944.  David was a member of Homeland Church of God of Prophecy. He is survived by two children: Morris Champion and Marie Champion; three brothers: Walter Champion, Carl Champion and Harvey Champion;...

Dec 12, 2013

Vivian McKenna Cyr, 85, of Hilliard, FL, passed away December 12 at Acosta Rua Center for Caring n Jacksonville, FL following a brief illness.  She was born February 20, 1928 in Lurgan, Ireland and came to America when she was 17 years old.  She was preceded in death by her husband:  Delmar “Bo” Cyr, her parents:  Thomas and Elsie McKenna; her brothers:  Thomas and Hubert...

Dec 2, 2013

Jessica Leigh Stroud King, 21, of Folkston, passed away Monday, December 2 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She is survived by her husband:  Paul King, Jr.; a Son:  Anthony King; her mother:  Melinda Stroud; her Father:  Jeffery Stroud; a Brother:  Nick Stroud; a Sister:  Brittney Smith; her Grandparents:  Diane & Robert Smith and Lee & Debbie Stroud; her mother & father-in-law:  Paul & Charlotte King and...

Nov 29, 2013

Aldridge Manar McMahan, “Al”, 87, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away November 29, 2013 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Hokes Bluff, Alabama to the late Slaught Manar McMahan and Nellie Sewell McMahan. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea. He graduated from Hokes Bluff High School in 1945, from Jacksonville...

Nov 14, 2013

Leila Mae Wasdin Robinson, 82 of Folkston passed away November 14, 2013 in Community Hospice at St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born September 29, 1931 in Charlton County to Cecil and Kizzie Crews Wasdin. She was a Member of the Red Hat Society , The Jewel Gibson Sunday School Class and a member of Folkston First Baptist...

Nov 11, 2013

Jerry Rhodes, 73 of Folkston passed away November 11, 2013,

at Folkston Park. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina on

January 19, 1940 to Walter and Lucy Trull Rhodes.  Jerry worked for

38 years as a farmer at Perret’s Dairy and won a trip for Barbara and himself to the Bahamas.  He...

Oct 31, 2013

Richard Arthur Nelson, Sr., 79 of Fernandina Beach, Florida passed away October 31, 2013 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 2, 1934 in Dyal, Florida to Lewis Herman and Minnie Mae Johnson Nelson. He was a lifelong resident of Nassau County and was known for his woodworking. His favorite hobby was making wooden...

Oct 30, 2013

Lynn Alvah Allen, 73 of St. George passed away October 30, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 10, 1940 to George and Ethel Inez Scott Allen.  Lynn worked as a Superintendent bridge contractor for Wood Hopkins Contractors until his retirement. He loved coaching Little League Baseball, Popwarner Football and he played Fast pitch...

Oct 30, 2013

Jerry Lewis Ganey, Sr., 59, of Hilliard, FL, passed away October 30 at his residence. He was born in Folkston, GA to the late Lewis Earl Ganey and Thelma Crawford Ganey. He was preceded in death by his son: Sgt. Jerry Lewis “Louie” Ganey Jr., and a sister: Bonnie Williams. He is survived by his wife Sheryl Rowe; a granddaughter:...

Oct 26, 2013

Milton J. Drury, 74, of Folkston, GA, passed away October 26, 2013 after a battle with cancer.  He was born in Winokur, Georgia to the late William A. “Bill” Drury and Ruby Lavon Thornton Drury.  He was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church.  He retired from Gilman Paper Company.  Mr. Drury loved law enforcement.  He worked with...