Obituaries

Dec 19, 2023

Mrs. Kristen Leigh Ann Rust, age 42, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 at her home in Kingsland, Ga.

Mrs. Rust was born on January 27th, 1981 in Stillwater, Ok. to Michael Countess and Luellen Oliver Peterman.

Kristen devoted her entire life to serving others. From her children, husband,...

Dec 19, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Franklin Rawl, Sr., 87 passed away peacefully in his home after an extended illness on the morning of December 19,2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lexington, South Carolina to George Franklin Rawl and Frances Alene Addy Rawl.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Frances Rawl and...

Dec 14, 2023

Dec 6, 2023

Mary Jane Townsend Rawl, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Woodbine, Georgia on the afternoon of December 6,2023. She was born in Woodbine Georgia to William Francis Townsend and Viola Miller Townsend. She attended Camden County School System. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbine. She married the love of her life, Eddie Rawl...

Dec 5, 2023

Ms. Betty Mae Anderson, age 88, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, December 5 th , 2023 at the Warner Center Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, Fl. Ms. Anderson was born on October 28 th , 1935 in Norristown, Ga. to the late James and Bessie Smith. Ms. Anderson is survived by her daughters, Joy (David) Tyson of Woodbine,...

Dec 4, 2023

David L. Rainer left this earthly home on December 4, 2023.  He passed through Heaven’s doors to be with the Eternal Light forever.  He was born to Richard Porter and Avis Sellers Rainer on January 21, 1936.  He had two brothers and three sisters.  He was born in Livingston, Alabama and spent the first twenty-three years of his life in...

Nov 30, 2023

Tamara Lee Gabrinetti, “Tammy” to all those who knew and loved her, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida, November 30, 2023. Tammy was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, to Anna Lee (Tina) and Arthur R. Jones and raised in Mishawaka, Indiana.  She graduated high school in 1957.  She enjoyed attending University of Notre Dame football games with...

Nov 30, 2023

Nov 23, 2023

Ms. Kaitlyn Jessica Shannon, age 25 of Nahunta, Ga. passed away on Thursday, November 23 rd ,2023 at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga. Ms. Shannon was born on February 2 nd , 1998 in Brunswick, Ga. to Justin Shannon and Sharon Strickland. Kaitlyn, affectionately known as Bug or Katie-bug, left behind a legacy of love, compassion, and courage...

Nov 21, 2023

Joette Charlene McKinney Gray, age 71 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away on the afternoon of November 21 st , 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Gray was born November 30 th , 1951 in Brunswick, Ga. She was a Camden County High School graduate with the Class of 1969. During her last year of...

Nov 20, 2023

Mr. David Samuel Smith , age 85 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away in the late morning hours of Monday, November 20 th , 2023 at his residence surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Smith was born on May 24 th , 1938 in Charlton County, Ga. He is the son of the late James William & Phoebe Bashie Hendrix Smith....

Nov 17, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Alton Lee “Skipper” Boone, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 14 th , 2023 at his home in St. Marys, Ga with his wife, daughter, and grandson by his side, just as he wanted. Mr. Boone was born on July 3 rd , 1941 in Woodbine, Ga. to the late Alton “Jepp” and...

Nov 9, 2023

Rylan Joseph Scott Norrell, 14, of St. Mary's, GA, passed away on November 9, 2023, in St. Marys. Born on December 15, 2008, in St. Mary's, Rylan was a vibrant and energetic soul who brought joy to everyone around him. Rylan had a heart of gold and a fearless spirit that made him truly special. He was known for his...

Nov 3, 2023

Brian Lee Plummer, Sr., age 60 of Woodbine, Ga., passed away on the morning of Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Ga. Mr. Plummer was born on December 11th, 1962 in Bremerton, Wa. to Peggy Toth and the late Zadoc Plummer. Brian was a family man who took on the role of "Father" to...

Oct 31, 2023

Mr. John Robin Sweat, age 55 of St. Marys, Ga., passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 31 st , 2023 at St. Vincents in Jacksonville, Fl. Mr. Sweat was born on August 22 nd , 1968 in Blackshear, Ga. to the late John Sweat and Mary Campbell. Robin was a great man who never met a stranger. He...

Oct 24, 2023

Mrs. Karen Lynn Barber, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 24 th , 2023 at her home in Kingsland, Ga. Mrs. Barber was born on September 8 th , 1954 in Texarkana, Ar. to the late Willis and Eleanor Lawrence. Karen often found joy in the simple things in life. She would spend her days tending her flowers, watching...

Oct 24, 2023

Ms. Gretchen Meier Miller, age 96 of Woodbine, Ga., passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 24 th , 2023 at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Ga. Ms. Miller was born on November 14 th , 1926 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Kaethe Meier. Gretchen enjoyed entertaining, traveling, ocean cruises, and spending time with friends. She...

Sep 29, 2023

Zelma Gabbard Rice, a devoted mother, meme, grandmeme, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 29th, 2023, in Kingsland, GA. Born on November 27, 1930, in Jamestown, Kentucky, her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, family, and faith. Zelma was celebrated for her culinary talents, especially her famous homemade chicken and dumplings and mouthwatering fried apple...

Sep 24, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Ann Woolard, age 77, passed away on the afternoon of September 23 rd , 2023 at her home in St. Marys, Ga. Mrs. Woolard was born on September 7 th , 1946 in Starke, Fl. to the late Floyd and Mary Cowart. Patricia, or “Pat” as her family and friends knew her, was a longtime resident of St....