Area Obituaries

Jason Michael Talley, Sr., 54, of Waycross, GA passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Hollywood, FL on February 26, 1971, to the late Douglas Talley and LouAnna Eustler Street.   He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years: Shea Talley; children: LJ Talley, Blake Warren…

Helen S. “Tibby” Mizell, 78 years of Kingsland, Georgia passed away October 18th at the Park Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Folkston, Georgia. Tibby was married to the late Eustace M. Mizell Jr. of Folkston, Georgia. She was born December 8, 1947 in Atlanta Georgia to her late parents John S Farmer and Helen…

A native of St. George, GA and a current resident of Louisville (Knoxville), TN passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025 after a sudden illness. Valerie was a people person. She made a positive, profound impact on every life she touched. She was preceded in death by her father Y. Gene Privett whom she thanked…

July 15,1945 – October 1, 2025   Gail passed away October 1, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on July 15, 1945 in Waycross, GA. to the late Junior Driggers and Virginia Dixon. Gail retired From Northeast Florida State Hospital. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters Diane White,…

Donald E Renshaw was born on a farm on the outskirts of the Okefenokee swamp near St. George, Georgia. His upbringing on the farm with his parents and eight siblings profoundly shaped his life. Donald served in the U.S. Airforce, stationed in California, where he met his wife Martha at Bethany Bible College. In the…

Charles Larry Crews, 80, of Folkston, GA passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Hospice Satilla in Waycross. GA following an extended illness. He was born April 02, 1945, in Folkston, GA to the late Charles Basil Crews and Annie Emaline Altman Crews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his…

Affectionately known as “Smiley”, was born on February 28, 1956, in Waynesville, Georgia, to the late Tolly Williams and Mother Edith Hazel Frazier Williams. He was raised in the Charlton County School System and later completed some technical college training. Smiley dedicated his life to hard work, service, and faith. He worked faithfully for 32…

December 16, 1942 – July 28, 2025 Brentwood, TN Wayne Bryant, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born on December 16, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida, Wayne dedicated his life to his career as an industrial machinist and proudly served in the…