Obituaries

Aug 2, 2022

Mr. Russell Chad Porter, age 46 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the evening of Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Porter was born on December 17th, 1975 in GulfPort, MS. to the Rusty Sheffield and Nancy Porter. Grandfather, Father, Husband, Brother, Son. Chad was all these things and more to everyone around him and anyone who knew...

Jul 31, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard Arthur Bowen “Rick” announces his peaceful passing on July 31 at the age of 67. Richard was surrounded by his family in Saint Mary’s, Georgia. Richard was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his Father Henry Dow Bowen, Grandparents Arthur Bowen and Jennie Bowen, Zach...

Jul 30, 2022

Daddy and Mommy’s Hero Thank you Baby Zayn for saving mommy. Baby Zayn Souvanarath passed away on the morning of July 30th, 2022 in St. Marys, Ga. Zayn was the baby of Peter and Chanbopha Souvanarath (Bo) of Kingsland, Ga. Besides his parents, Zayn is also survived by, Jade Souvanarath, Landen Souvanarath, and Jazlynn Sysouvanh. A private family memorial celebration...

Jul 26, 2022

Mr. James Alfred Flaherty, age 59, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at his home in St. Mary's, Ga. Mr. Flaherty was born on July 21st, 1963 in Grove City, Pa. to the late James and Kathryn Flaherty, Sr. Jim Flaherty was a wonderful husband, father, brother, friend, and so much more. He was a patient...

Jul 22, 2022

Jul 8, 2022

Mrs. Charlotte Ann Royce, age 76, passed away on the morning of Friday, July 8th, 2022 at her home in Kingsland, Ga. Mrs. Royce was born on December 8th, 1945 in Howell, Mi. to the late Gerald and Hilda McGilton West. She married Lloyd Royce September 17th, 1966 at 20 years old, becoming Charlotte Royce. They had 3 children, Michael,...

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Michael Patrick Carroll, age 73 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Carroll was born October 28th, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pa. to the late Henry C. Carroll, Jr. and Anna (Dougherty) Carroll. Michael Carroll was a beloved father who worked his whole life to provide the best...

Jun 29, 2022

Mr. Rodney Lee “Rocky” Fridolfson, age 60, passed away on June 29th, 2022 in Woodbine, Ga. Mr. Fridolfson was born May 21st, 1962 in Emmetsburg, Ia. to Sharon Kay Fridolfson and the late Ralph Thomas Fridolfson. Rocky, as he was known to most, loved riding his motorcycles, four wheelers, and using all of his equipment around the property, especially to...

Jun 27, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Gillette, age 82 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the morning of Monday, June 27, 2022 at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Ga. Nancy was born on May 30, 1940 in Newton, Ma. to the late Thomas and Mildred Carr, Sr. Nancy grew up in Massachusetts and often reflected on her fond memories made there...

Jun 24, 2022

Mrs. Carrie Laverne Miller-Chapman, age 78 of Kingsland, passed away on the evening of Friday, June 24, 2022 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Mrs. Carrie was born on August 2, 1943 in Atlanta, Ga. to the late Robert and Edith Harrison. Carrie Miller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved and adored her...

Jun 20, 2022

Mr. Houston Lee Smith, age 56 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the afternoon of Monday, June 20th, 2022 in Jacksonville, Fl. Mr. Smith was born on December 13th, 1965 in St. Marys, Ga. to Joann Smith McCollum and the late John Edward Smith, Sr. Houston was a graduate of Camden County High School and later graduated from Valdosta State...

Jun 12, 2022

Mrs. Shirley B. Stoeffler, age 85 of St. Marys, Ga., passed away at her residence on the evening of Sunday, June 12th, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family. Mrs. Stoeffler was born on March 25th, 1937 in Flagler Beach, Fl. She was the oldest daughter of Luther and Lily Bell Wilkinson Brooks of Hastings, Fl. Shirley married her life’s love,...

May 23, 2022

Ms. Frieda Elizabeth Hansen Herring, age 98 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away on the afternoon of Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Ms. Herring was born on January 3rd, 1924 in Jacksonville, Fl. She is the daughter of the late Walter Charles & Elizabeth Maria Nix Hansen. Her family shared that their mother...

May 17, 2022

Mrs. Ruby Lee Whitley was a native of Bacon County. She was born in Alma, Georgia to the late Sadie Dowling and Bill Pickren. She married the love of her life, Ray Farrell Whitley on June 1st, 1957 and they shared over 53 years of life and love together. Mrs. Whitley was a seasoned head chef that worked for over...

May 17, 2022

Kerney Leon Thomas, 78, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022, in Folkston, Ga. He was born September 6, 1943, in Arkansas, the son of the late Sam R. and Carrie Bell Thomas. Kerney was a lifelong concrete mason and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Judy...

May 9, 2022

Mr. David John Stepnick, 87, of Kingsland, GA passed away on the evening of Monday, May 9th, 2022 at Southeast Georgia Health System – Camden Campus in St. Marys, GA. Mr. Stepnick was born in Toledo, OH on January 30th, 1935. He is the son of the late Peter Paul & Emily Bernice (Szwarce) Stepnick. Mr. Stepnick was the former...

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Melinda G. Mullis, age 81 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the morning of Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Mrs. Mullis was born to Richard C. & Kathryn L. Topmiller Garrison on June 26th, 1940 in Bowling Green, Ky where she attended St. Joseph Catholic School. She had a passion for...

Apr 30, 2022

With heavy hearts, the Furbish family regrettably informs the public that Nicholas Frank Furbish passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2022, at his home in Woodbine, GA. Nick was born to Virginia Susan Scarborough and Douglas James Furbish on April 4th, 1985 in North Carolina. Nick relocated to Richland Center, WI during grade school, and would later graduate from Richland...

Apr 7, 2022

Jimmie Arthur Shirley passed away on April 7, 2022 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 88 years old. Mr. Shirley was born on May 10, 1933 in Walstonburg, NC to Clayton and Lena Shirley. He graduated from Walstonburg High School in 1951 and joined the United States Navy where he proudly served on the USS...

Apr 5, 2022

Mr. David Harold Strickland, Jr., age 57, passed away on April 5th, 2022 at his home in White Oak, Ga. Mr. Strickland was born October 22nd, 1964 in Brunswick, Ga. to David Harold Sr. and the late Betty Jean Strickland. Mr. Strickland was a long-time employee of Cabin Bluff. He continued working for the new owners when it was purchased...