Vanessa Yvette Williams
Vanessa Yvette Williams, affectionally known as “Nep Nep” of Folkston, Georgia, peacefully slipped away from her earthly home on December 30, 2025 at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on December 11, 1964, to Rosa Anna Williams Elliott of Folkston, Georgia and the late Willie Marshall Elliott. She was educated…
Read MoreRuby Lee Hannans
Following a brief illness, Ruby Lee Hannans of a blessed 92 years of age transitioned from her earthly home to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Hospice Satilla of Waycross, Ga. She was born on September 24, 1933 to the late, Lloyd and Mary Hamilton, Sr. in Tarboro, Ga. and was educated…
Read MoreSteven Ronny Canaday
Steven Ronny Canaday of St. George, Georgia, born September 25, 1953, in Folkston, Georgia, passed away January 21, 2026, in Jacksonville Florida after a lengthy illness. Steven was born to the late Joseph and Elender Canaday. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Belinda Canaday; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Junior Knox and Gertrude Knox;…
Read MoreHerbert A. “A.J.” (Stump) Stokes
Herbert A. “A.J.” (Stump) Stokes, Jr., 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born in Callahan, FL on November 23, 1938, to the late Herbert A. Stokes, Sr. and Irene Mae Sikes Stokes. A.J. retired from Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation in December of 2000 after 36 years…
Read MoreWilliam Curby Sanderson
William Curby Sanderson, 87, of Kingsland, GA passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born in Folkston, GA on April 11, 1938, to the late Jimmy Sanderson and Nomie Knowles Sanderson Cartrette. A longtime member of Ruhamah Baptist Church, William’s faith and trust was in the Lord Jesus Christ. William…
Read MoreCelebrating 32 Years of Service
Following more than three decades of advocacy for Georgia’s children, Traci Carter was honored with a retirement celebration on Friday, Jan. 16, at Folkston Methodist Church. The event marked the conclusion of a 32-year career defined by a deep-rooted family legacy of public service. Carter, a second-generation employee whose mother also retired from Charlton County…
Read MoreCharlton County Siren Assessment Notice!!!
Charlton County Emergency Management Agency will conduct an assessment of eight outdoor warning sirens on Friday, January 30th (weather permitting) beginning around 10:00 a.m. and continuing through end of business hours. This assessment is part of a broader effort to review legacy warning infrastructure, evaluate siren usability, and inform future planning. What to Expect: Residents…
Read MoreCarlos Tremaine Stewart
Carlos Tremaine Stewart, 50, of Folkston, Ga. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 17, 2026 following a brief illness. He was born on September 21, 1975 to the late, Clarence Stewart, Sr. and Gloria Stewart-Baker. Carlos was educated in the public school system of Charlton County. In his free time aside from his employment in…
Read MoreJimmie L. Price
Jimmie L. Price, 62, a native of Orlando, Fl. who later in life relocated to Folkston, Ga. He passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2026 at UF Health in Jacksonville, Fl. He was born on March 18, 1963 to Barbara Billingsley-Stanford in Orlando, Fl. Jimmie was a man of strength, resilience, and unmistakable style. A…
Read MoreSue Crews Geiger
, of Hilliard, FL passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born March 9, 1930 in Charlton County to the late Andrew Bryant Crews and Katherine Simmons Crews. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Boulougne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by…
Read More