Area Obituaries

Audrey Jean Prescott Stokes, 88, of Melbourne, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026. She was born in Folkston, Georgia on July 20, 1938, to the late Mersal Roosevelt Prescott and Sybil Juanita “Pete” (Gay) Prescott. Jean was a 1956 graduate of Charlton County High School. She had the honor of being chosen as the…

Stephen Wayne Nettles, 76, of Homerville passed away Thursday morning, August 6, 2026, at Riverbrook Nursing Home after a short illness. He was born in Folkston, GA to the late James Lee “Jimmy” Nettles, Sr. and Alma Julia Vinson Nettles. Mr. Nettles lived in Folkston most of his life where he owned and operated Nettles…

Woodrow Wilson Pickren Jr. July 12, 1939 – June 19, 2026 Woodrow Wilson Pickren Jr., known by many as “Woody,” passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2026; he was 86. Woody was born on July 12,1939 in Folkston, GA, the son of Jessie Mae Harrison Pickren and Woodrow Wilson Pickren, Sr.; grandson…

In Loving Memory Sallie L. Chatman June 24, 1919 – July 20, 2026 “A Lady of Grace” Sallie L. Chatman, the longest-living resident of Charlton County, was born on June 24, 1919. She lived through more than a century of history, witnessing dramatic changes in her community, her nation, and the world. Sallie was the…

Betty Mizell Woolard, 70, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born on June 29, 1956, in Folkston, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Marie Mizell. Betty was a faithful member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church. She dearly loved her grandsons and found great joy in cooking for…

Glenda Joyce Williams Chism, 83 of Moniac, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026. Glenda was the daughter of James Henry and Annie Bell (Clark) Williams, born on February 8, 1943. Ms. Glenda was a devoted wife and dedicated mother. She was a faithfully attending member of Moniac Baptist Church since 1972, where she volunteered for…

Barbara Lee Snowden of Folkston passed away July 11, 2026, at the age of 64, surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved first husband, David Rowe; her parents, Dean Snowden and Mary Geoghagan; and her sister, Betty Nazworth. She is survived he her sister: Hazel Harris (John);…

Janewyll Hamrick Rodeffer, 76, passed away on July 9, 2026. She was born on July 16, 1949, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Marvin Roscoe Hamrick and Janie Melba Lucas. She was raised in Waycross, Georgia, where she graduated from Waycross High School in 1967. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from…

Eleanor Joyce Fitzgerald Whigam, 93, of Folkston, Georgia passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026. Born on November 2, 1932, in Wilcox County, Georgia, Joyce was the daughter of the late Perry Drew and Lila Keen Fitzgerald of Abbeville, Georgia. Joyce lived a vibrant life, known for her immense love of her Lord, family, and…

Mizell – Thomas Raymond Mizell, Sr., age 87, of St. George, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny, FL. Raymond was born in Folkston, GA on October13, 1938, to the late Lonnie A. Mizell and Aggie Nettles Mizell. He was raised in Folkston and was a dedicated…