Area Obituaries

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…

James Lloyd Thompson, 87, of Folkston, GA passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born in Sumter County, SC, to the late Lloyd Henry Thompson and Blanche Newman. James proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years. After the Air Force, James worked at Anheuser Busch for 20…

Samuel Genon Carter, 53, of St. George, passed away at his home Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born June 24, 1972 in Jacksonville, Florida. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. He is preceded in death by his son: Brandon Carter and his mother: Sheila Carroll (Jimmy) Thomas. He is…