All Obituaries

Howard Howell Knowles, SR., 76, of Folkston, GA, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness. He was born February 14, 1943 in Folkston, GA to the late Jeffery Knowles and Lula Lloyd Knowles. He was a member of Camp Pinckney Baptist Church and American Legion Post #130 in Folkston. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Beulah Spradley and Inez Riggins...

Howard Howell Knowles, SR., 76, of Folkston, GA, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL following a lengthy illness. He was born February 14, 1943 in Folkston, GA to the...

Patricia Clark Folkston, Georgia

Patricia A. Kibler Clark, 59, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home, Friday, November 8, 2019. She was born June 29, 1960 in Bowie, Maryland to the late Jim Harold Kibler and June Arline Craig Kibler. She is survived by her children: John Fitzgerald and Brian Clark; grandchildren: Cloey Clark and Lila Fitzgerald; a sister: Barbara Crews and a number of cousins, and other relatives. Memorialization will be by cremation. A memorial service will be held Monday...

Patricia A. Kibler Clark, 59, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home, Friday, November 8, 2019. She was born June 29, 1960 in Bowie, Maryland to the late Jim Harold Kibler and June Arline...

J Vining, Jr Folkston, Georgia

J.L. Vining, Jr., 60, of Folkston, GA passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late J.L. Vining, Sr. and Sarah Louise Burch Vining. He was of the Church of God faith. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Randy “Buddy” Vining and Marty Kevin Vining. He is survived by his children: Ricky (Keila) Vining, Danielle Vining, Carrie Vining and Amber Vining; a...

J.L. Vining, Jr., 60, of Folkston, GA passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Hilliard. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late J.L. Vining, Sr. and Sarah...

Gregory Spence St. Marys, Georgia

Gregory Wayne Spence, 63, passed away in St. Marys, GA on November 7, 2019. He was born May 4, 1956 in Waycross, GA to the late Gordon Lewis Spence and Jean Orrizell Crews Spence. Gregory was an outdoor person. He never played sports at school but he enjoyed watching the games, especially football. He enjoyed walking in the woods and being on the river. Fishing with his father in the creeks of Camden County was one of his favorite things. Throughout his...

Gregory Wayne Spence, 63, passed away in St. Marys, GA on November 7, 2019. He was born May 4, 1956 in Waycross, GA to the late Gordon Lewis Spence and Jean Orrizell Crews Spence. ...

Myrtle Koranda

Myrtle Chesser Koranda passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 5, 2019 in Jacksonville Fl. She was born on August 13, 1925 to the late Richard and Ruth Chesser. She was a loving Mother, Wife, and Grandmother. She loved to be outside gardening. She is survived by her children: Walter Williams, Timothy Williams, and Roger Lee Williams; sister: Nell Seeney; brother: Glenn Chesser; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. The...

Myrtle Chesser Koranda passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 5, 2019 in Jacksonville Fl. She was born on August 13, 1925 to the late Richard and Ruth Chesser. She was a loving Mother,...

Christopher Conner Folkston, Georgia

Christopher (Chris) Columbus Conner, born on October 14,1937, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2019. Born in Nassau County Florida, he lived in Folkston most of his life. He was very active in the Folkston community and also had a very interesting career path. Quite the entrepreneur, he owned several businesses through the years, including "The Skillet" (a local burger/breakfast spot), the iconic King and Prince Drive In...

Christopher (Chris) Columbus Conner, born on October 14,1937, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on October 30, 2019. Born in Nassau County Florida, he lived in Folkston...

Patricia Evans Jesup, GA

Patricia “Pat” Ann Evans Passed away peacefully on Saturday October 26, 2019. She was a loving Mother, Wife, and Grandmother. She is survived by her Children, Sarah Rose Evans-Murphy and Son-Ronnie Waylon Evans; two grandchildren, John Kennith Roddenberry and Jaclyn Rose Sweat; three great-grandchildren Zaighlor Kennith Roddenberry, Isabelle Rose Sweat, and Kailynn Vaden Roddenberry; as well as Son-in-Law Paul Murphy, and Daughter-in Law Emily Evans. Pat was born on...

Patricia “Pat” Ann Evans Passed away peacefully on Saturday October 26, 2019. She was a loving Mother, Wife, and Grandmother. She is survived by her Children, Sarah Rose Evans-Murphy...

Wayne Thornton, Jr. Hilliard, Florida

Wayne Carol Thornton Jr., 50, of Hilliard, FL passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 in Hilliard, FL. He was born July 22, 1969 to Wayne and Marie Thornton Sr. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He was the owner of Thornton Framing Company and a member of First Baptist Church Boulougne. However, Wayne will best be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his...

Wayne Carol Thornton Jr., 50, of Hilliard, FL passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 in Hilliard, FL. He was born July 22, 1969 to Wayne and Marie Thornton Sr. He was a proud veteran of the...

David Woolard Folkston, Georgia

David Woolard, lifetime resident of Folkston, GA, age 86, passed away peacefully the morning of October 24, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center-Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. David was born in Folkston, Georgia and was the son of the late Iron Edgar Woolard and Josephine Guinn Woolard. Known to many as "Mr. Dave", he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Working in his yard was his biggest passion with...

David Woolard, lifetime resident of Folkston, GA, age 86, passed away peacefully the morning of October 24, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center-Community Hospice in Jacksonville,...

Alton Musgrove Hilliard, Florida

Alton Bernon Musgrove, 74, of Hilliard, FL passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born December 9, 1944 to the late Ollie and Susie Knight Musgrove. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Doug Musgrove; his sisters: Wanda Bercaw and Audrey Dixon and his brothers: Richard Musgrove, Drady Musgrove, Buddy Musgrove, A.J. Musgrove, Mitchell Musgrove and Floyd Musgrove. He is survived by his children: ...

Alton Bernon Musgrove, 74, of Hilliard, FL passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born December 9, 1944 to the late Ollie and Susie Knight Musgrove. Along...