Area Obituaries

Ronnie Manning, 64, of Folkston, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 10, 1962, in Pensacola, FL, Ronnie lived a life defined by dedication to his family, service to his country, and friendship to all who knew him. Ronnie proudly served in the United States Navy…

In Loving Memory of Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn Gloria Gene Grooms Ashburn, of Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at 7:25pm, at the age of 81. Gloria was born in Folkston, Georgia, to William Ross Grooms and Rachel Geiger Sandidge. She graduated from Eau Gallie High School as part of the school’s…

Mitchell Alan Harden, 65, of Yulee, FL passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was born in Fernandina Beach, FL on August 20, 1960, to William Thomas Harden, Sr. and Ardath Vernell Eunice Harden. He is preceded in death by his father: William Thomas Harden, Sr.; daughter: Tammy Turbeville; brother: Tommy Harden; and nieces:…

Gracie Maria Quinn 09/18/1932 – 04/23/2026 Gracie Maria Quinn passed away peacefully at Hope Memory Care in Fayetteville, Georgia on April 23, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1932, to the late Betsy Ann Harris and Otis Harris, Sr. She was of Baptist faith and loved her Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to her…

Elizabeth (Betty) Cook Miller, 92 of Callahan, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Community Hospice Jane and Billy Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach. Betty was born on November 7, 1933, to Dessie and Eva (Pat) Cook in Tallahassee, Florida where she lived until moving to Callahan in the early 1950s. She met…

James “Jim” Thornton Byrd, Jr., 72, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at his home Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born August 21, 1953, in Clearwater, FL. to the late James Thornton Byrd Sr. and Margaret Sue Jones Byrd. Jim was a man whose life was defined by generosity, kindness, and…

Dwight Raulerson, 75, of Folkston, passed away at his home Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born January 6, 1951 to the late Noah J. “N.J.” Raulerson and Ethel Burnsed Raulerson. He was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Delaine Raulerson…

Ms. Wanda Shuman Banks, age 75, of Folkston, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Folkston Park Care and Rehab. Ms. Banks was born on July 15, 1950, in Jacksonville FL. to the late James Markis Shuman and Lemma Cathrine Farmer Shuman. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister,…

Paul B. Lloyd, 57 of Callahan, FL passed away April 08, 2026, at the Warner Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 28, 1969, to the late Demery Laverne Lloyd Sr. and Mary Batton Lloyd. Paul loved to hunt and he worked hard every day so that he could…

Keith A. Wright, a resident of Folkston, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Zion Sisters Missionary Baptist Church, 504 Springhill Road S., Kingsland, Georgia. Mr. Wright’s remains will rest for visitation of family and friends on Friday,…