Area Obituaries

Richard Holmes Bragg, Jr., 88, entered eternal rest on October 4, 2026. Born July 19, 1938, in Milledgeville, Georgia, Richard was raised in Folkston, a place that remained close to his heart throughout his life. He later lived in Brunswick and, in recent years, made his home in Statesboro, where he lived near his daughter,…

Cameron Joseph Lee, 34, of Homeland, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born in Fernandina Beach, Florida, on May 30, 1992, to Robert Joseph Lee and Melissa Darlene Burch Lee. Cameron was a joyful person who always had a smile on his face. He loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing and…

Jack McArthur Prescott, Sr., 83, of Folkston, Georgia passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born in Charlton County, Georgia on September 20, 1943, to the late Benjamin Prescott and Julia Harris Prescott. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force serving in Spain, Germany, Africa, Oregon, Thailand, Texas and Georgia.…

Teresa Kay McCarver (Terry) passed away on September 22, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 71. And while her leaving this world undoubtedly makes it a little darker, we must remember the incredible light that she brought to anyone and everyone who had the honor of knowing the…

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,…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…