Whistlin Dixie Celebrates 20 Years in Folkston – By Kelvin Henderson
Owned and operated by Dixie and Jim McGurn, Whistlin Dixie has been a part of Folkston since 2006. Over the past two decades, the business has become a familiar gathering place for coffee, food, unique gifts, and custom framing, while creating lasting relationships with customers throughout the community. The McGurns’ daughter, Millie, is also…
Read MoreOtto Whigam (9/7/2026)
Otto Whigam, 97, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at home on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born December 3, 1928, in Pulaski County, Georgia, to the late Lockwood and Edna Lancaster Whigam, he was the youngest of eight children. Otto grew up with his two sisters and five brothers on a working farm outside Hawkinsville, Georgia,…
Read MoreWelcome Bennett & Baker Todd
Nick and Lauren Todd are proud to announce the arrival of their twin boys, Bennett Joseph Todd and Baker Michael Todd on Friday Sept. Bennett was born at 11:56am and Baker 12:10pm. Bennett weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and Baker weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces. The boys are welcomed with lots of love by their proud parents and their…
Read MoreJames Owen Melton (9/6/2026)
James Owen Melton, 75, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. He was born in Alma, Georgia, on March 9, 1951, to the late James Thomas Melton, Sr. and Ethel Harris Melton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Leonard Melton, John Melton, and Christine McPhetridge.…
Read MoreJoAnn Davis Hodges (9/4/2026)
JoAnn Davis Hodges, 84, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born in Hilliard, Florida on August 4, 2026, to the late Hilary and Dorothy Griffin Davis. JoAnn was many things to many people – a beloved daughter, sister, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and proud great-grandmother. She shared…
Read MoreJoshua Roger Todd (9/6/2026)
Joshua Roger Todd, 41, of Folkston, GA passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Brunswick, GA. He was born November 10, 1984 in Blackshear, GA. He was a hardworking man and loved running his own land clearing business. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Rev. Robert Wilson and Arnold & Alene Todd.…
Read MoreAnnie Lee Snowden (8/31/2026)
Annie Lee was born December 17, 1949 to Frank Snowden and Kathleen Nettles Snowden, who preceded her in death. She was raised at Corn House Creek and continued to live there until her death. She loved her family and oftentimes demonstrated it through family gatherings. All of her nieces and nephews can remember having dinners…
Read MoreCris Walker “Mackie” McConnell (8/30/2026)
Cris Walker “Mackie” McConnell, 78, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 12, 1948, to the late Ivor Maynard McConnell and Iris Walker McConnell. Mackie dedicated much of his life to serving his community. He served as Mayor of Hilliard for two years…
Read MoreWilma Jean Smith Wellner (8/30/2026)
Wilma Jean Smith Wellner, 94, of St. George, GA passed away at her home Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born November 27, 1931 in Weston, West Virginia to the late Orville J. Smith and Goldie Hefflin Smith. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Hilliard, FL. She was the…
Read MoreJo Arbogast (Josephine Murray Arbogast) 8/21/2026
Jo Arbogast Ruby Josephine Murray Arbogast, 75, of Homeland, Georgia passed away Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on December 3, 1950 to the late Holmes and Grace Murray. Jo was a 1968 graduate of Callahan High School. Jo grew up with a love for horses, sunflowers, hummingbirds, and butterflies. She…
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