Area Obituaries

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,…

Denise Ann Dunn McGranahan entered into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born in Massena, New York and was raised in Norfolk, New York by her parents the late Darwin and Anna Casey Dunn. She was a 1973 graduate of Norwood-Norfolk Central High School.  As an adult, she…

John Franklin Gowen, SR., 70, of Folkston, Georgia, passed away at Life Care Center of Hilliard, Florida, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. Frank was born on March 14, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Baynard H. Gowen, Sr. and Willa Lee Smith Gowen. In addition to his parents,…

Elizabeth Jean Murray, 90, of Folkston Georgia, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born on April 12, 1935, in Folkston, Jean lived a long and beautiful life in the same community where she was raised. Jean was a woman of quiet grace and sweetness, the kind of person who made everyone around her feel welcomed…

Lucille Cobb Davis, 75, of Folkston, Ga. passed away following a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 21, 1950 to the late, Sammy and Eunice Gibbs-Cobb in Charlton County, Ga. Lucille was educated in the public school system of Folkston, Ga. and was a…

Brenda Lafaye Stivender Green, 59, of St. George, GA passed away March 25, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by what she considered her greatest gift, her husband and children. She was born October 21, 1966 in Jacksonville, FL. She was employed with the Charlton County School System for the last 23 years and retired to…

Jonell Hickox Kelly, 89 of Folkston, Georgia passed away March 23, 2026, at River City Rehab. She was born January 24, 1937, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Evin and Ethel Hickox. Mrs. Jonell was a member of First Baptist Church of Folkston. She loved her Saturday mornings at Glenda’s Beauty Shop, loved to fish,…

Jordan Malic Steen, age 28, of St. George, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1997, in Wilmington, North Carolina, the only son of Amy Lucinda Wrisborn. Jordan was a committed husband, father, and fierce friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being the…

Alice Christine Hilton Murray, 74, of Folkston, Georgia passed away at her home Thursday, March 12, 2026.  She was born July 27, 1951 in Charlton County to the late Jesse Madison Hilton, Sr. and Thelma Ellieze Carter Hilton Hartfield.  She retired from Southeastern Bank in Folkston in 2014 after 40 years of faithful service.  She…

Nathaniel Redmon, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on January 17, 1947 to the late, George and Lillian Thomas-Redmon in Traders Hill, Ga. (Charlton County). Nathaniel was affectionately known as “Pop Pop” by his grandson and “Wood Hog” by his…