Leroy Owens, III, 51, of Hinesville, Georgia passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born in Folkston, on April 12, 1972 to the late Leroy Owens, Sr. and Mary Deloris Gibbs. 

Freida Lafane Crews Nettles, 84, of Homeland, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. She was born in Folkston, on April 4, 1939 to the late Arch D. Crews and Dossie Harris Crews. Freida received her GED at the age of 67 and then began helping others achieve their goal at the Adult Education Ce…

Thomas Raymond ‘T.R.’ Mizell, Jr., age 62, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023, at his residence with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on March 20, 1961, to Thomas Raymond Mizell, Sr. and the late Emma Hartsfield Mizell.   

John Thomas Melton, Sr., 75, of Folkston, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born in Waycross, Georgia on November 3, 1947 to the late James Thomas Melton and Ethel Harris Melton. John served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the React CB Radio Club and lov…

Shirley Louise Snowden, 81, of Folkston, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home following a lengthy illness.  She was born October 2, 1941 in Folkston,  to the late Frank S. Snowden and Ernie Katheoline Nettles Snowden.  

Ronnie Lamar Smith, 66, of Folkston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2023,  He was born on October 12, 1956 to the late, Melad and Rosa Edwards-Smith, Sr. in Charlton County. 

The life and legacy of our beloved Ruby Louise Monroe began Tuesday, March 23, 1948, in Folkston, to the late Tommy and Louise Maxwell Sr.  She was affectionately known as Ruby Lee by her family members.

Wayne ‘Halfbreed’ Lee, 67, of Folkston, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in Folkston, on June 18, 1955 to the late Dorminy Lee and Mary Melissa Shuman Lee. Wayne loved hunting, fishing and living on the river. He loved his grandchildren the most and enjoyed cheering on the…

Zacheray Scott Bennett, 60, of Folkston, passed away at his home on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born in Cuba, New York on October 17, 1962 to the late Earl Roger Bennett and Colleen Elizabeth Thompson Bennett. Zacheray was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors. He…

Barbara Rocchina Cardillo Trudeau was born in Torrington, Connecticut, October 23, 1938. She passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday April 30, 2023. 

Mable Lorine Reed, 82, of Hilliard, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023. She was born in Nassau County, Florida on August 23, 1940 to the late James Brown Thomas and Verdie Lee Sikes Thomas. She was a member of River Road Baptist Church in Hilliard, Florida.

Ruby L. Monroe passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at her residence following a brief illness. 

William Aldridge Parker, Jr. passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:07 p.m. in San Bernardino County, California.  William was born October 11, 1947, in Folkston, to William Aldridge Parker and Lillian D. Parker both preceded him in death.  William was known as ‘Toe Joe’ and everyone kne…

Judy Taylor Marchman, 71, of Folkston, passed away  on  Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 23, 1952 to the late Bob Taylor and Modane Taylor. She lived in Macon during her younger years. There in Macon, her dad built the Lawrence Drive Baptist Church a…

Rachel Louise Ray Kicklighter, 64, of St. George, Georgia passed away on Wedn-esday, May 3, 2023. She was born in Folkston, on December 22, 1958 to the late Cleaton Ray and Helen Bryant Ray. Rachel was a member of Dinsmore Church of God where she served faithfully as adult Sunday school teac…

Evelyn Conner Crawford, age 78, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Orange Park Medical Center with her loving family by her side.  She was born in St. George, Georgia on November 18, 1944, to the late Lacy Conner and Eula Mae Crews Conner.  

Noah Joshua Carroll, 81, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born in Hilliard, Florida on September 17, 1941 to the late John Joshua Carroll and Nettie Elizabeth Crews Carroll. He was a member of River Road Baptist Church. Noah served in the United States Army Nat…

A Celebration of Life for Barbara Roxiann Trudeau will be held at St. Francis of Assisi on Tuesday, May 9. The viewing will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and the funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. The burial will follow at 2:30 p.m.  and will be at the National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Steven Jackson Taylor, 64, of Folkston, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. He was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on April 27, 1958 to Lester Jackson Taylor and Edna Earl Dixon Taylor. Steven was known by many as ‘Flazze.’ He was an avid sportsman in his younger years. He loved to pla…

Catherine Virginia Patrick, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on April 16, 2023, at the age of 83.  She was born on May 24, 1939, in Ramer, Montgomery Co., Alabama to Wylie W. and Lucy Virginia (Abernathy) Jinright.  Cathy was the oldest of th…

Pastor Berry Lee Hamilton Sr. was born to the late Lucious and Almeta Hamilton on July 20, 1946 in Folkston.

Louise Magdaline Smith Carroll, 80, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born in Hilliard, FL on September 5, 1942 to the late Harley Rowland Smith and Ruby Sikes Smith. Louise was a member of River Road Baptist Church.

Darrell Dwayne Spatcher, Sr., took his final flight to glory on April 12, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He was the son of Leonard D. Forcine and Edna Spatcher Forcine, born in Brunswick, GA on November 15, 1964.

Annette Peete, 76, of Folkston, passed away April 13, 2023 at the Hospice of the Golden Isles. She was born April 22, 1946 in Winoker. GA.  

Charlie ‘Charles’ Thomas Murray, 78, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 in the comfort of his home in St. George, GA.  He was born October 1, 1944 in Leesburg, Florida to the late Ernest Edward Buddy Murray and Elouise Shorty Noles.  

Geraldine “Jerri” Holsted Hicks, 81, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Wedn-esday, April 12, 2023. She was born in Tennessee on January 18, 1942 to the late Clarence Cecil Holsted and Ida Mae Reed Holsted. Jerri was a member of Folkston Church of Christ. She retired from Nassau County Fire…

Reanesa Gordon, 53, a resident of St. Marys, GA and native of Folkston, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Southeast Georgia Healthcare System, Camden Campus following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 7, 1970 to the late Phillip Gordon, Sr. and Diann Rudolph-Davis in Charlton …

Victor Dewitt Brooks, 87, of Folkston, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born in Folkston,  on November 30, 1935 to the late P.G. Brooks and Ila Herrin Brooks. Victor was active in Sherwood Forest Baptist Church and later First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. 

Lois Burch Miller, 86, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. A native of Folk-ston, she had resided here since December 2015, coming from Callahan, FL where she was a member of Densmore Church of God. 

John R. ‘Bo’ Lloyd, Jr., 81, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Keystone Heights, Florida.  He was born November 12, 1941 in Folkston, to the late John Rufus Lloyd, Sr. and Winnie Mae Guinn Lloyd.  He was a former resident of Blairsville, Georgia before moving to Keystone Heights recentl…

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death of Mrs. Mary Anne Armistead, age 82, of Louisville, GA who died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her home.

Okey David Armentrout, 77, , passed away in his home on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born April 11, 1945 in Persinger, WV, now known as Summersville, WV, to Ralph W. Armentrout and Nora Irene (Hoover) Armentrout.

John Willie Todd, 86, of Folkston, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. He was born in Folkston, on January 26, 1937 to the late Holton Todd and Inez Carter Todd. John was a member of Sand Hill Baptist Church.

Alvin Glenn Taylor, 64, of Waycross, Georgia passed away at sunset on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Folkston, on January 8, 1959 to the late Willie B. Taylor and Claretha Noble Taylor. He graduated from Charlton County High School in 1977. Alvin served in the United States Army for…

Dr. Robert Merrill Huling, 91, of Folkston, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born in Folkston, on April 25, 1931 to the late Herbert Huling and Elizabeth Knowles Huling. Robert was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church.

Freddie Jackson ‘Jack’ Chesser, 75, of Moniac, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 27, 2023. He was born in Folkston, on November 5, 1947 to the late Robert Allen ‘Ridley’ Chesser and Cornelia Justice Chesser. Jack loved being outdoors and spending time with his family. He love…

Paul King Whittenburg, 72, of Hilliard, FL passed away March 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born September 4, 1950 in Rome, GA to the late Jack Whittenburg and Betty Jane Abston Whittenburg.  He received his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Memphis State University wher…

Ruby Thrift Ricketson, 78, of Blackshear, GA passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Hospice Satilla in Waycross, GA following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Homerville, GA to the late Janard Thrift and Delia Mae O’Niel Thrift.  She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blac…

Travis Padgett, 40, of Fitzgerald, GA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald. His funeral service was held on Friday, March 24, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals in Tifton with Daniel Waters offering a eulogy. Mr. …

Jimmy Claude Cowart, Sr., 78, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born in Folkston, on January 5, 1945 to the late Claude Mack Cowart and Beulah Allen Cowart. Jimmy attended the Church of God. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 33 years of s…

Tommy Lee Walker, 79, passed away on March 18, 2023.  Tommy  was born on October 14, 1943 to the late Robert Walker, Sr. and Inez Walker of Toledo, GA.

Jesse Anthony ‘Tony’ Sims, 63, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born in Limestone, Maine on November 22, 1959 to Jesse Alvie Sims and Clara Frances Stregles Sims. Tony was a United States Navy Veteran after serving 11 years. He retired from the Nassau Cou…

Portia Ann Geiger O’Berry, 88, of Homerville, GA passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. She was born in Hilliard, FL on April 3, 1934 to the late Port Geiger and Dean Campbell Geiger. Portia formerly attended Homeland Pentecostal Church and attended Shiloh Church in Homerville.

Donald Harold Mizell, 71, of Folkston, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 in Brunswick, GA.  He was born January 21, 1952 in Folk-ston to the late Harold Mizell and Marie Jernigan Mizell.  Don was nature minded at heart and enjoyed long walks.  He loved his family and friends dearly and trus…

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Thomas Howard Buchanan, 75, of Folkston, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1947 to the late Hugh Buchanan and Phyllis Jean McClimans Buchanan. He attended the Folkston Methodist Church.

Michael Gordon, Sr. was born on December 7, 1956 to the late Will and Irene Gordon, Sr. and was educated in the public schools of Camden County, GA. From an early age, Michael had a relationship with the Lord and later became a minister of the Gospel.  He was a member of St. James House of G…