Area Obituaries

Johnathan “Johnny” Raleigh Lower, son of Jonathan “JJ” and Mikayla Lower of Fairburn, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of January 6, 2026.    Born a month early on August 27, 2025, he will forever be remembered as being a fighter from day one. He weighed in at 5lbs 1.3oz at birth and grew…

Tera Lynn Massey, 69, of Umatilla, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 4, 1956, Tera lived a life devoted to family, faith, and caring for others. She spent many years working in nurseries and providing childcare for numerous hospitals, touching countless lives with her kindness and dedication.…

Laverne “Buddy” Carter, 80, passed away at his residence in Brantley County on Wednesday, January 07, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1945, in Waycross, Georgia to the late Alton John Carter and Lorene Beatrice Carter. Mr. Carter was a veteran of the United States Army where served his country in Vietnam. He retired…

WALTER M. HRINKO, SR Born March 2 1942, Morristown, NJ Walt left for his heavenly home December 26, 2025, at age 83. Services will be Saturday, January 10, 2025, beginning at 11:00 A.M., handled by Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL He is predeceased by his parents, Michael Hrinko, and Lottie Jean Redzio Hrinko, siblings…

Jeanne Doreen Parker Phillips, 68, of Hilliard, FL passed away December 10, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born July 4, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida, the 4th of 5 children to the late Noel “Kit” Parker and Doreen Nelson Parker.  She was a member of Little Phoebe Primitive Baptist Church.  In her spare time, she…

Leona Faye Brisbane, 91, of Homeland, GA passed away Wednesday, December 03, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1934, in Homeland, GA to the late Julian Crews and Laura Lloyd Crews. She was a graduate of Charlton County High School, where she was a member of the…

Carlton “Spar” Thompson, 76, of St. George, GA passed away peacefully with his children by his side on November 23, 2025.  He was born January 18, 1949 to the late Bruce Thompson, Sr. and Mary Sikes Thompson.  Spar was loved by all that knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers:  Bruce…

Marion Benjamin “Benny” Bass, 67, of Folkston, GA passed away suddenly November 24, 2025, in St. Marys, GA. Benny was also known by his family and friends as “BB,” “Ben,” “PopPop,” and “Papa BB.” He was born March 29, 1958, to the late John Bunyan “J.B.” Bass, Sr. and Vivian Mimbs Bass in McRae, GA.…

Betty Canaday whose given name was Mattie Elizabeth Hathcock Canaday went to rest with her Lord and Savior at her home on November 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Betty was born on April 16,1930 in Lake Wales, Florida where her family lived briefly before moving back to Georgia. Her family settled in Doerun,…