Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Mr. William “Bill” Lee Johnson, 74, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Kingsland, GA. He was the devoted husband of the late Janice D. Johnson and a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Bill was born January 1, 1951, and lived a life of service to his country, faith, and community. A U.S. Navy veteran,...

Jul 28, 2025

Mr. Michael Wade Marr, Jr., age 49 of Folkston, Ga., passed away at his home on the evening of Monday, July 28th, 2025.

Mr. Marr was born on October 30th, 1975 in St. Marys, Ga. to Michael and Lorna Marr, Sr.

Mr. Marr is survived by his wife, Marie Marr of Folkston, Ga.; his children,...

Jul 25, 2025

Ander Burnell Henderson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, returned home to his loving Heavenly Father on July 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on July 28, 1936, in Blackshear, Georgia, Ander was the son of James and Birdie Henderson. After graduating from Blackshear High School, he answered a call to serve a mission for The Church of...

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Mr. Kenneth M. Hamer, age 84 of Kingsland, Georgia. passed away at his residence in the early afternoon on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.

Kenneth was born on September 4th, 1940 in Waterloo, Iowa. He is the son of the late Merle W. ‘Doc” & Irene E. Austreng Hamer. He grew up in Waterloo, Iowa and graduated from...

Jun 24, 2025

Taionne Haneef Blunt was born on May 11, 1991, and on the morning of June 24, 2025, his radiant light was dimmed far too soon. A deeply compassionate and empathetic soul, Taionne’s greatest passion in life was his family, whom he cherished with unwavering devotion. His babies, Kassidy Danielle and Gabrieal Marquice Blunt, and common law wife Kourtney Chapman now...

Jun 16, 2025

Thomas Michael Ruple, beloved brother, dedicated educator, and respected public servant, passed away on Monday, June 16th, 2025 in Kingsland, Georgia. He was 79 years old. Born on November 19, 1945, to Al and Joy Ruple, Tom was the eldest of four siblings and a quiet source of wisdom, strength, and intellect for those who knew and loved him. He...

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May 27, 2025

Benjamin Ardis Bennett passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of May 27th near his home in Palatka, Florida.  Ben was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 3rd, 1985 to parents Kim Paulette Hair (Bennett) Myers and Robert Payne Bennett.  Upon moving to St. Marys, Georgia at age five with his parents, Ben attended schools in Camden County from Kindergarten...

May 27, 2025

Mr. Jack Lanier Gross, Sr., age 73 of Kingsland, Ga., passed away on the morning of Tuesday, May 27 th , 2025 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Gross was born on February 23 rd , 1952 in Jacksonville, Fl. to the late Sidney and Jacqueline Gross, Sr. Jack L Gross Senior will always be remembered...

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Apr 27, 2025

Mrs. Mary Rebecca “Becky” McNeil, age 64 of St. Marys, Ga. passed away on Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at UF Health in Jacksonville, Fl. Mrs. McNeil was born on December 6th, 1960 in Brunswick, Ga. to the late John Sweat and Mary Campbell. Becky leaves behind such blessed memories for everyone that knew her. She had so much love to...

Apr 25, 2025

Jack L. Sutton, Sr., age 96, passed away on the evening of Friday, April 25th, 2025, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. He was born on November 4th, 1928, in Ocilla, Ga. to the late Fred, Sr. and Georgia Sutton. Jack grew up in Ocilla, GA. with his brothers and sisters. After he finished high school, he...

Apr 16, 2025

Marlo Franklin Pfoutz, born on February 19th, 1954 in Franklin, Indiana, passed away on April 16th, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 71.  He was formerly a resident of Delphi, Richmond, Indianapolis, Spiceland, and New Castle, Indiana, and Douglas, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his father, Marlo Edward Pfoutz (1986), and mother, Anna N. Pfoutz...

Apr 5, 2025

Mack was born in Blackshear, Georgia to Wiley Thrift and Mae Carter Thrift. He was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as 3 sisters, Alice Jordan, Agness Sowyers and Leatha Miller; 2 brothers, Grean “Buddy” Thrift and Wiley Wade Thrift and a sister-in-law Annette Thrift. He was also preceded in death by several nieces and nephews...

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Willie Carroll Merrier, age 82, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, April 1", 2025 at his home in Woodbine, Ga. Mr. Merrier was born on March 22nd, 1943 in Willacoochee, Ga. to the late Joseph and Martha Merrier. Mr. Merrier is survived by his wife of 28 vears, Deborah "Debbie" Merrier of Woodbine, Ga.; his children, Steve Merrier...