Obituaries

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 14, 2024

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Whitney Oleson, age 88, passed away on the morning of Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at his home in St. Marys, Ga.

Mr. Oleson was born on July 14th, 1935 in Wausau, Wi. to the late Douglas and Elva

Tom graduated with a Masters degree from University...

Apr 12, 2024

John Carl Cooner, age 68, passed away at his home on the morning of Friday, April 12 th , 2024. He spent his last days surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Mr. Cooner was born on December 20 th , 1955 in Brownsville, TX to the late Carl E. Cooner and Marian G. Weeks. As a child, John...

Apr 10, 2024

Mrs. Virginia Colleen Yother, age 70 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 10 th , 2024, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga. Mrs. Yother was born on November 8 th , 1953, in Mendenhall, Ms. to the late James and Frances Slater. Colleen loved life. She rode motorcycles, loved camping in her and...

Mar 21, 2024

Mr. Claude L. Miller, III, 73 of Woodbine, Ga, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 21st, 2024. He was born June 3, 1950 in Folkston, Ga to the late Claude Miller, Jr and Bobbie R. Sikes Miller.

Buddy was a loving Daddy and Papa to his grandchildren. He and his late wife, Macy H. Miller...

Mar 20, 2024

Mr. John Patrick DeCoste, age 60 of Hortense, GA., passed away on March 20, 2024, in Brunswick, GA. John was born on January 7 th , 1964 in Derry, NH., to Lorraine Howarth and the late Robert DeCoste, Sr. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, John was not only passionate about his family, but also his hot tub, his...

Mar 17, 2024

Mar 5, 2024

Jo Ann Summers, 67, of St. Marys, GA sadly left us on March 5, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Terry, and is survived by Daughter, Tia (Michael) Edwards, and two Granddaughters, Alex & Eliza. Services will be held privately by the family at a later date.

Feb 26, 2024

Mr. Brian Lamar McCall, age 54, passed away on Monday, February 26 th , 2024 at his home in Kingsland, Ga. Mr. McCall was born on May 6 th , 1969 in Jacksonville, Fl. to Sharon Brandies. Mr. McCall is survived by his mother, Sharon Brandies of Kingsland, Ga.; his sisters, Jennifer Thornton of Kingsland, Ga and Melissa (Matt) Phelps...

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Carl Mose Giddens, age 83, passed away on the morning of Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at the Lakes Crossing Assisted Living Center in Kingsland, Ga. Mr. Giddens was born on November 5th, 1940, in Jacksonville, Fl. to the late Arthur Wilcox Giddens and Beulah Mary Giddens. Some people call them angels, some people call them heroes, we call him...

Feb 8, 2024

Furman L. Oxendine, Sr. Lieutenant Colonel, USAR (retired), age 64,  passed away at his home in Woodbine, GA. He is survived by his sons Furman Lee Oxendine, Jr. and Alexander Nicholas Oxendine, his grandchildren Mackenzie Oxendine and Noah Keaver, his siblings Mary Easterling, Anna Connor, Willie Oxendine, Vicka Jones, Mildred Hodges, Sandra Jones,...

Feb 2, 2024

Opal Granger Darby, 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 2, 2024, in St. Marys, Georgia. She was born on October 29, 1949, to the late Rufus and Gennie Granger in Folkston, Georgia. Raised in Camden County, Opal graduated in 1967 from Camden High in Woodbine, Georgia. After spending some time...

Jan 26, 2024

Mr. Isaac Warren Drury, age 84 of Milton, Fl. passed away on Friday, January 26 th , 2024 in Pensacola, Fl. Mr. Drury was born on July 28 th , 1939 at White Oak, Ga. He graduated from Camden County High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served for 21 years, retiring with the...

Jan 21, 2024

Robert Harold King Jr. “Bob King” was born June 5,1954 at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington DC Bob passed on Sunday morning, January 21, 2024 in SE Georgia Hospital, Brunswick, GA Proceeded in death by Mother: Iris Ilene Sorrell/King. Deceased Father: Robert Harold King, Sr. Deceased Sister-in-law: Nicki Eskin, Deceased Direct Survivors Wife: Terri (Eskin) King Son: Eric King (Meghan)...

Jan 20, 2024

Lenward Erling Johnsen “Buck” died on Saturday, January 20 th 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Buck was born November 20, 1961 in St. Mary’s, Georgia to the late Leroy and Elizabeth Johnsen. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 43 years, Liz, his daughters Aliana and Margo, his son-in-law Chris Jones, his two...

Jan 16, 2024

Robert Mark Pittman, 60, passed away on January 16 th , 2024, in Keaton Beach, FL. Mark was born on August 3 rd , 1961, in St. Mary’s, GA to Robert “Bob” and Irma Pittman. He was a beloved uncle, brother, and friend. Mark, as most knew him as, was a local to Camden County, growing up in St. Mary’s....

Jan 15, 2024

Mr. John McDill, age 77, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, January 15th, 2024, at his home in Kingsland, Ga.

Mr. McDill was born on April 28th, 1946, in Gadsden, Al. to the late Oval and Irene McDill.  He married Ms. Teresa ReaddickMcDill, on September 11, 1976, and the couple celebrated 47years of marriage and love ...

Jan 9, 2024

Solomon M. Sparks, 89, of Kingsland, Georgia passed awayJanuary 9, 2024, at Hospice of the Golden Isles with all of his children at his side.

A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Kingsland First Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Brodie officiating.  A graveside service will follow at Oak...

Dec 29, 2023

In loving memory of Ryan Beckham who passed away on December 29, 2023. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a loved son who enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, spending time with friends and family, going to music festivals, reading, and going to the beach. His smile and laughter lit up the room, and he...

Dec 28, 2023

Joseph Edward McCollough, age 91, of Woodbine, GA went to his eternal home in Heaven on December 28, 2023. Edward was born in Eastman, Georgia on August 4, 1932.  Growing up he worked on his family’s dairy farm in Kingsland which cultivated a strong work ethic that he carried with him throughout his entire life.  He graduated from Blackshear High...