Obituaries

May 5, 2024

Alicia L. Hamlett, 81, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born in Macon, Georgia on November 28, 1942, to the late John Quincy Drury and Beulah Lee O’Quinn Harper. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son; Pierre Paul Bazzell, and a niece; Vicky Simpson.

Alicia is survived by her daughter;...

May 4, 2024

Gilbert "Gil" Lawrence Hansen, 91, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, May 4, 2024.  He was born in Springfield, MA November 8, 1932 to the late Elmer L. Hansen and Edith Anderson Hansen.  Mr. Hansen proudly served his country in the US Navy Reserves for 8 1/2 years during the Korean Conflict.  He was...

May 4, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Harden, 56, of Homeland, GA passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Southeast Georgia Health System-Brunswick Campus. She was born January 25, 1968 to the late Bobby McInvale and Linda Jean McInvale. She was a member of Ruhamah Baptist Church in Camden County. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and also working with her flowers in...

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Apr 27, 2024

Evelyn Musgrove Dinkins, 88, of Homeland, GA, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hospice Satilla in Waycross, GA following a lengthy illness.  She was born August 14, 1935 to the late Ollie and Susie Knight Musgrove. 

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband:  Dell L. Dinkins, Sr.; 3-sisters:  Wanda Bercaw, Audrey Dixon, Dorothy...

Apr 17, 2024

Kerry Lewis Harvey also known as “Yoke” or “Yogi” to family and close friends, was born on August 6, 1960, to the late Sylvester Harvey Sr. and Etheleen Harvey in Waycross Georgia. He was educated in the public school system of Charlton County and graduated in the class of 1979. Kerry’s work career began at Union Camp and many other stops before he found his...

Apr 15, 2024

Elisa Martinez Ojeda was born on September 15, 1941 to Santos Martinez and Lucia Ojeda.

 

She married Jesus Charriez on January 6, 1969 and had two children, Jesus and Elizabeth.

 

On Monday, April 15, 2024, our dearest mother, grandmother and great grandmother was carried gently into Jesus’ arms; her last and heavenly home.

 

She was known for her free spirit, loving and gentle...

Apr 15, 2024

Michael Anthony Taylor, 61, of Folkston, GA passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 7, 1962 in Folkston, GA. Michael was an avid outdoorsman in which he loved to hunt and fish. He was also a very active member of the American Legion Post 401...

Apr 10, 2024

Mary Ethel Arnett, 78, of Homeland, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her residence. She was born on July 22, 1945 in Folkston, GA to the late Fred Johnson and Bertha Keene Johnson. Mary was a Registered Nurse before she retired and after retirement she stayed at home with her grandchildren and picked up the hobby of...

Apr 8, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Robinson, 84, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Brunswick, GA at the Hospice of the Golden Isles. Joe was born May 3, 1939, to the late Noah Everett "Tobe" Robinson and the late Zoe Evelyn Green Robinson in Folkston, Georgia. Joe went into the United States Army January 1962. He served three tours of duty in Korea, two...

Apr 8, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Herron, 64, of Folkston,GA passed away at her residence on April 8, 2024. She was born on April 3, 1960 to the late Frank Lurch and Barbara E. Lurch. 

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings; John Lurch, Donna Steel, and Jean Hamilton.

She is survived by 2-sisters; Robin (Bill) Brown and Michelle Lurch,...

Apr 4, 2024

Timothy Lee Barfield, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away on April 4, 2024 while surrounded by his family. He was born in Cairo, GA on April 24, 1963 to the late Willy Lamon Barfield and Elizabeth Nipper Barfield. Timothy worked for Mizell Development Inc. When not working, he enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, golf cart riding, working on anything with a...

Mar 29, 2024

Friday, March 29th, 2024, God called home Gordon F. Hand. Gordon was born March 18th, 1952, in Tampa, FL.

Gordon was a 1974 graduate of Nuernberg American High school in Germany. He was enlisted in the United States Army as a Field Artillery Crewman and a Unit Supply Specialist from 1972-1975. Gordon was stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. While enlisted,...

Mar 29, 2024

Faye Chesser McMillan, 75, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home Friday, March 29, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born January 8, 1949 in Folkston, GA to the late Willie Chesser and Ethel Roddenberry Chesser.  She was a faithful member of Philadelphia Free Will Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Mar 17, 2024

Sunday, March 17, 2024, God called home Michael L. Worth. Michael was born July 28, 1971, in Jacksonville, FL.

 

Michael was a 1989 graduate of Englewood High School in Jacksonville, FL. He also attended A.F. Community College and Florida Community College of Jacksonville. While attending college, Michael was enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Security Journeyman from 1989...

Mar 15, 2024

Miriam Deloris Mims Tyson, 85 of Folkston, Ga. gained her angel wings after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on March 15, 2024.



She was a Savannah Native and a graduate of Commercial High School. She graduated from Armstrong State College with a nursing degree. She practiced nursing at Candler Hospital in Savannah for many years and later at Satilla Regional Hospital...

Mar 14, 2024

Charles Edward “Red” Spurlock, Sr., 80, of Folkston, GA passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. He was born in Ware County, GA on February 13, 1944, to the late Allen Dwayne Spurlock and Alliemae Martin Spurlock.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife; Laura Mae Reed Spurlock, a son; Chuck Spurlock, a grandson; Tony...

Mar 11, 2024

David Kenny Crews, 60, of Folkston, GA passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born in Waycross, GA on August 6, 1963, to the late James Lewis Crews, Sr. and Elvira Crews. David was a member of Racepond Church of God.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2-brothers; Gary Crews and James Lewis Crews,...

Mar 11, 2024

James Alfred Payne, 80, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born in Westville, FL on May 7, 1943, to the late James Alton Payne and Nancy Goddin Payne. James retired from Swisher after over 50 years of service. He loved to fish and hunt. He was a member of North Jacksonville Baptist Church. He...