Ms. Margaret Bryant Eddinger, 85, passed away in the morning hours of Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Senior Care Center in St. Marys.

A native and lifelong resident of St. Marys, Ms. Eddinger was born on Dec. 4, 1931, to the late Lewis and Sarah McMahon Bryant. She was a member of the St. Marys First United Methodist Church for many years. Ms. Eddinger retired from Gilman Paper Company in the St. Marys Kraft Bag Division after 50 years of service.

When she wasn’t at work, you could always find her in her yard, raking leaves, gardening and enjoying her time outside. Anyone who knew Ms. Eddinger knew she never met an animal that she didn’t like. She fed all the neighborhood cats and took in many strays. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War in the local auxiliary of James Jarret Brown because of her late husband Carl’s service in the United States Navy. She will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved her. 

Ms. Eddinger is survived by her family, Janice Campbell of Kingsland, Jaimee Garcia of Kingsland and Justin Campbell of St. Marys. 

Besides her parents, Ms. Eddinger joins her beloved husband, Carl Stanton Eddinger Jr. in Heaven. 

A visitation for Ms. Eddinger will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the St. Marys United Methodist Church in St. Marys. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with Reverend Tom Jones presiding. Pallbearers will be the men of church. A private burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. 

Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland is entrusted with Ms. Eddinger’s arrangements.

Russell Herman Morgan, 81, of Folkston passed away March 2, 2017, in Fernandina Beach, Fla. He was born in Waycross to the late Pasco and Ruth Morgan. 

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William Morgan and Robert “Bobby” Morgan.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ernestine Morgan; eight children, Cathy Thomas, Walter E. (Diane) Morgan, Sandra Morgan, Sherry Morgan, Brenda Morgan, Penny Morgan, Wendell (Stephanie) Morgan and Russell (Lisa) Morgan Jr.; three sisters, Willaruth (Jerry) Garland, Josephine (Clinton) Robbins and Sarah Ann Morgan; two brothers, Wesley (Lou) Morgan and Walter A. (Glenda) Morgan; 20 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Camp Pinckney Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Camp Pinckney Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Vroman officiating. Burial will follow in Sardis Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.

Carole Doellen Schmid Burton, 68, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Carole was born Oct. 12, 1948, in Fort Sill, Okla. She was the daughter of the late Colonel Eldon Woerner and Dolores Lancaster Schmid. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Emmett Ells and Vera Parsons Schmid Drewry and Robert E. and Marie Gulley Lancaster.

She graduated from Burges High School in El Paso, Texas, after having lived in 25 different places. She graduated from Southern Seminary Junior College in Buena Vista, Va., where she met Wayne who was a cadet at Virginia Military Institute. Then graduated from the University of Maryland where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Carole also became a certified Montessori directress.

While living in Albuquerque, N.M., for more than 30 years she was an enrolled agent and owned her own tax preparation business. She and her husband moved to St Marys in December 2007.

Carole was a member of the federated woman’s club holding various offices including club president and a state office. She was chairman of the New Mexico Hugh O’Brian Youth Seminar (HOBY). She taught in children’s Sunday school for many years. She was also active in the Boy Scouts and Little

League. She also enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and researching family genealogy.

Carole and Wayne enjoyed 47 years together with many wonderful trips to Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe, especially Viking River Cruises.

Carole is survived by her husband, Wayne Burton of St. Marys: her son, Scott Randolph Burton (Irene) and grandson Noah Jeremiah of Los Lunas, N.M.; her son, Craig Montgomery Burton (Tracy) and  grandson Max Allen of Santa Clarita, Calif.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Marys with Pastor Rick Douylliez officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista near Virginia Military Institute where she met her beloved husband in 1966.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a local humane society or the Humane Society of Camden County, PO Box 1270, Kingsland, GA 31548 or to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Eloise Yancey Bailey Thompson, 88, of St. Marys passed away Monday evening, Feb. 27, 2017, at her home on Mush Bluff.

Mrs. Thompson was born on Dec. 31, 1928, in Brunswick to the late Clarke Memary and Elizabeth Dean Yancey. She grew up in Brunswick and graduated from Glynn Academy in 1946, going on to graduate from Valdosta State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1950.

Mrs. Thompson moved to St. Marys shortly after her graduation to teach first grade. After she married and raised four children to school age, she returned to teaching until her retirement. While her children were in school, she worked tenaciously to improve the public school system and served as president of the local PTA.

After moving to St. Marys, Mrs. Thompson developed an avid interest in local history and genealogy, and has written and lectured much about these topics.

She helped to establish the Guale Historical Society in 1975, an organization dedicated to the area’s history. She often served as president, and wrote and edited the society’s newsletter for 34 years, She was sometimes the featured speaker at meetings and was so knowledgeable of local history that she could fill in for a cancelled meeting’s speaker at a moment’s notice. She often led walks around St. Marys and Oak Grove Cemetery for the society and arranged and led field trips to sites of local historical interest.

While serving as the chairman of the Camden County Historical Commission, she worked with Marguerite Reddick and Virginia Proctor to produce, in 1976, the first full-length history of the county- “Camden’s Challenge: A History of Camden County Georgia,” in time for celebration of Camden County’s bicentennial.

Mrs. Thompson was instrumental in establishing, with countywide support, the Bryan-Lang Historical Library in Woodbine which opened in 1987. She worked tirelessly to ensure the library had proper funding and was on the board of the Bryan-Lang Foundation for many years.

She was instrumental in getting Orange Hall in St. Marys placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, her work also led to the placement of the St. Marys Historic District and the McIntosh sugar mill site on the National Register. She helped obtain funds for the stabilization and preservation of the sugar mill ruins.

Mrs. Thompson provided background research for several of the books of noted historical novelist Eugenia Price. She was commissioned by Union Carbide to write a detailed history of the Floyd Plantation ruins on their property.

She put together many genealogy lines for both her family as well as other families and had a wonderful memory for names and dates and the many family connections in Camden County and beyond.

Recognizing the need for a senior living facility in Camden County, Mrs. Thompson was a major force in getting Magnolia Manor of St. Marys opened in 2003. She served on its board of directors and was on the advisory board up until her death.

She was a generous supporter of many charitable causes. She was a founder of the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation and established one of the first donor-advised funds there, which has made many charitable grants, supporting a variety of charitable causes.

Mrs. Thompson was strongly concerned about the environment, and placed conservation easements, which protect land from ever being developed, on both the land around her Mush Bluff home and land she owned along the St. Marys River. She strongly supported Cumberland Island’s purchase and designation as a National Seashore, writing a short book on the island’s history and serving on the Cumberland Island Historic Foundation. She was an enthusiastic supporter of both the Satilla Riverkeeper and the newly-formed St. Marys Riverkeeper.

A longtime member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church, Mrs. Thompson held various positions in the church and taught a Sunday school class for many years. Her research led to the designation of the church as an “Historic Site in Methodism.” She wrote a book on the history of the church for it s bicentennial, St. Marys United Methodist Church 1799-1999.

She wrote her own funeral plans, which, being a stickler for getting it right, she subsequently revised several times. Even though the cemetery was one of her favorite places, she worried about the comfort of others and made sure to note in her funeral plans that any ceremony at the cemetery be brief, so that attendees not suffer the heat, the cold or the sand gnats.

She suffered the infirmities of advanced age, of which she had her share, with no complaints. After her failing eyesight prevented her from reading, to satisfy her voracious appetite for reading, she listened to audiobooks and asked friends and family to read to her, which they gladly did.

Mrs. Thompson received many awards during her lifetime, although, given her humble nature, any evidence of these tended to be tucked away in filing cabinets in her home. Among the notable awards she received were two from the National Association of Press Women (Georgia Chapter) for both history and column writing in 1984. She received the Georgia Statewide Volunteer Leadership Award in 1986. As well, she was presented with the Governor’s Award in the Humanities in 2004 for her contributions to Camden County and coastal Georgia history and culture.

Mrs. Thompson is survived by her daughter, Bettina Bailey (Don) George of Mountain Rest, S.C.; her sons, Alan (Diann Johnson) Bailey of Savannah; James Frank Bailey (Roz Harrell) of Woodbine; and John King (Rhonda Davis) Bailey of Clarkesville; and her grandchildren, Clarke Bailey, Ben Bailey and Thomas Bailey.

Mrs. Thompson was predeceased by her husbands, James Wilbur Bailey and Charles Wesley Thompson Jr.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the St. Marys United Methodist Church with Dr. Derek McAleer and Pastor Tom Jones presiding. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Bryan-Lang Foundation, 311 Camden Ave., Woodbine, GA 31569 or Magnolia Manor of St. Marys, 4695 Charlie Smith Sr. Highway, St. Marys, GA 31558.

Veronica Mainor-Brown died in the early morning on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church. Royal Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Herbert Scarlet of Waverly died Thursday, March 2, at Southeast Georgia Health System.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at Spring Bluff Church of God by Faith in Waverly with burial to follow in Rising Daughter Cemetery.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Spring Bluff Church of God in Faith in Waverly. A viewing will take place one hour prior to the service Saturday.

R.L. Jones and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Nicoya Lakeshia Jackson aka “Coco” was born on July 1, 1993, to Sandra Eldell-McDonald and Anthony Mario Jackson in Fernandina Beach, Fla. She received her formal education in the public school system of Charlton County where she was a graduate of the class of 2013.

Nicoya furthered her education at Coastal Pines Technical College in Waycross where she studied to become a medical assistant. She was known for her loving smile and beautiful spirit that was displayed in every aspect of her life. She was a member of Young Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Quan Glover. 

“Coco” departed this life on March 4, 2017, as a result of a tragic accident. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Eugene Barnum and Wayne Hill; and her great-uncles, Corbett Eldell and Lenard Melton.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving mother, Sandy Eldell-McDonald of Folkston; her loving father, Anthony Mario (Josephine) Jackson of St. Marys; her grandparents, Betty Eldell of Folkston, MaeCatherine Hill of Woodbine and Joseph (Equilla) Jackson of Kingsland; her brothers, DeAngelo J. Dasher and Anthony D. Jackson, both of Folkston, and Devlyn H. Cousin of St. Marys; her sisters, Kendra R. Jackson and Ashley N. Powell-Cousin, both of St. Marys; her aunts, Molly (Richard) Houston of St. Marys, Julia Mae (Sam) Martin of Jacksonville, Fla., Patina Jackson of Jacksonville, Sharon F. Jackson of  Kingsland and Glenda Jackson of Woodbine; her uncles, Ronald Eldell Sr. of Folkston, Shelton R. (Demetra) Jackson of Jacksonville, Darryl M. Cobbs of Woodbine and Joseph (Elsie) Jackson III of Orlando, Fla.; her great-aunts, Mary (Jean) Tanner  and Joann (Brian) Washington, both of St. Marys, Brenda Stewart of Pontiac, Mich., Catherine (Malcolm) Bailey of Folkston, Celeste Mack and Elizabeth Dunham, both of Woodbine and Cecilia Mainor of Folkston; her great-uncles, Willie (Betty) Stewart of Montgomery, Ala., Lewis (Elizabeth) Stewart of Atlantic Beach, Fla., Perry (Joanie) Stewart of Atlantic Beach, Bobby (Nancy) Stewart of Fayetteville, N.C., JoeNathan (Kathy) Maynor of Brunswick, Willie Jackson of Baltimore and Larry (Sharon) Jackson of Guyton; a special motherly figure, Michelle Grange-Williams of Folkston; special friends, Courtney Williams, Breonna Milton, Atijuana Daniels, Kiara Edwards, Nodia Johnson and her now deceased friend, Jaqhayla Houston; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Charlton County High School, 994 Indian Trail in Folkston. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Memorial Cemetery in Folkston.

Final arrangements entrusted to Royal Funeral Home Inc. of Jesup.

Jannie Veronica Mainor-Brown, 51, of Woodbine passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on Jan. 7, 1966, to Robert and Verdie Kight Mainor in Brunswick. Veronica, as she was known by her close family and friends, was educated in the public school system of Camden County and graduated in the class of 1985. She furthered her education in the field of master cosmetology at South Georgia Technical College and became a licensed master cosmetologist and faithfully held that occupation for more than 20 years.

Veronica was a member of Carnegie Chapel in Kinlaw under the leadership of Pastor Kevin Broomfield.

In 1994 she was united in holy matrimony to William T. Brown Jr. and to this union two children were born, Myia and Madison Brown. Veronica was a very loving and caring person who touched many lives throughout the community and deep devotion to her family that will be cherished by everyone that knew her.

Those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 23 years, William T. Brown Jr.; her loving and devoted children, Myia (Tony) Roberts Jr., Madison Brown and Ayan (Lafayette) Curington; one grandchild, Zylen Curington; her loving and devoted mother, Verdie Kight-Mainor; her sisters, Linda (Carl) Walker and Flossie (Derrick) Dawson; sisters-in-law, Erica Wyman, Faith Wyman, Delicia Myers, Gloria (Calvin) Petterson and Bernice (Fred); brothers-in-law, Clarence (Yolanda) Kennedy and Allen (Berverly Wyman; nephews, Derrick (Shannon) Dawson Jr. and Joshua (Jasmine) Dawson; nieces, Amir Lofton, Pilar Jones and Lauren Toussaint; great niece, Alex Dawson; her godmother, Janie (Emanuel) Walker; close and dear aunt, Irene Rudolph; close and dear uncles, Paul Mainor and Edward Kight; special friends, Debra Thomas and Patricia Davis; and a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins and sorrowing friends.  

There will not be a visitation. Remains will lie in state one hour prior to services on Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, 1365 Kinlaw Road in Woodbine. Interment will be at Mount Charity Cemetery in Hilliard, Fla.

Final arrangements entrusted to Royal Funeral Home Inc. in Jesup.

Betty Crews Renshaw, 79, of Homeland passed away at her residence March 12, 2017.

She was born on Cowhouse Island in Ware County on June 30, 1937, to the late Andrew Bryant Crews and Katherine Simmons Crews Lloyd. She was a member of Homeland Church of God of Prophecy. 

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Crews and Ronald Lloyd; a sister, Ethel Nettles; and a granddaughter, Heather Davis.

She is survived by her children, Edna (David) Pate of White Oak, Trixie (Ricky) Knox of Manor, Samuel Renshaw, Ricky Renshaw and Janet (Jerry) Brown all of Homeland; her sisters, Katherine (L.W.) Lloyd, Sue Geiger, Connie (Larry) Tyo, Barbara Nettles and Diane Arrow; her grandchildren, Tara (Kevin) Gregory, Heidi (Steven) Lloyd, Shelvy (Duane) Hatzke, Anna Knox, Trevor (Tiffany) Renshaw, Jared Renshaw, Dylan Renshaw, Bevan (Michelle) Renshaw, Rodney Renshaw, Tresca Rowell, John (Shallynn) Brown and Danielle (Bill) Musgrove; 19 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Ricky Knox officiating. Burial will be in Homeland Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.

Joseph M. Prosen, 90, of Warren, Pa., died Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Warren Manor of Warren. Mr. Prosen was born August 15, 1926, in James City, Pa. He was the son of the late John and Antone (Ludwick) Prosen.

Mr. Prosen served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his service time, he was employed by the Merchant Marine and sailed the Great Lakes. He was a member of the First Church of God in Warren, the Olive Temple Lodge No. 557 Free and Accepted Masons and the Shriners. Before the passing of his wife, Jenny, they had been enjoying the life of “snowbirds” — splitting their time between Warren and St. Marys.

He is survived by one daughter, Pamela Dawn Kitelinger, and husband, Delbert, of Clarendon, Pa; one son, Ross John Prosen, and wife, Melanie, of St. Marys; five grandchildren, Shane Bednez, Shannon Kitelinger, Chris Prosen, Seanna Prosen and Josh Prosen; nine great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Tony Ross, and wife, Julie, of Warren; one sister-in-law, Rochelle Mohney, and husband, Mike; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death on Dec. 19, 2014, by his wife, Yvonne “Jenny” Prosen; two brothers, John Prosen Jr. and Tony Prosen; and sister-in-law, Ivy Prosen.

Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home in Warren, at which time a funeral service will be held there with Rev. Bill Hargenrader, pastor of First Church of God, officiating. A Masonic funeral rite will be conducted there at 10:45 a.m. by members of the Olive Temple Lodge No. 557. Military honors will be provided by members of the Youngsville American Legion Honor Guard.

Private burial will be in Barnes Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution should consider the First Church of God, 1111 Madison Ave., Warren, PA 16365.

E-condolences may be sent by visiting www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com.

Tammie Lynn Edwards, 54, of Kingsland died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Camden Campus.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the River of Praise Church in Yulee, Fla.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Virgil Thomas Wainwright Sr., 83, of Kingsland passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick.

Born May 10, 1933, in Camden County, he was the son of the late Marshall and Eula Wainwright.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sueann Wainwright, and great-grandson, Kaiden Bryce.

Mr. Wainwright was retired from Gilman Paper Company with 40 years of service. He was a Mason, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed fishing and farming and was a member of the Ruhamah Baptist Church.

Survivors include his children, Todd Wainwright (Tracy) of Kingsland, Angie Wainwright Baker of Yulee, Fla., Thomas Wainwright (Vickey) of Yulee, Charles Wainwright (Susie) of Kingsland and Donna Kay Crutcher of Folkston; beloved stepdaughter, Bonnie Sue Hall and wonderful husband, Larry of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; sister, Carlene Wainwright of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his loving pet, Peanut.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys with Pastor Larry Hall officiating. Burial followed at Clarks Bluff Cemetery in Kingsland. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers were Bill Smith, Bobby Williamson, Al Chapman, Chad Palmer, Clifton Quinn, Rob Mastroianni, Pete Mercer and Ronnie Peeples.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Mother Lilla V. Walker-Robinson, 89, of Kingsland passed away on Sunday,  March 12, 2017, at Southeast Georgia Health System, Brunswick Campus, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on Dec. 26, 1927, to the late Simon Walker Sr. and Annie Kelly Tyson-Walker in White Oak. Mother Lilla received her education at Ralph J. Bunche and was a retiree of the Camden County Board of Education where was employed as the lead dietician for more than 28 years.

She was a faithful and dedicated member of First African Baptist Church for the past 70 years. Mother Lilla was the first advisor for the young people choir at First A.B. Church.

She was an avid reader and was a loyal Wildcat football fan and dedicated civic worker. She was a great supporter of the NAACP, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and was a former member of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies were sewing, cooking and it did her heart all the good to attend weddings. There were many recipes that Mother had that everyone loved but till this day no one could duplicate, which were her tea cakes and potato pone.

Mother Lilla loved life and lived it to the fullest and would help anyone in need. She was that virtuous woman that the the Bible speaks of. Her presence will most definitely be missed but her memories will live forever.

Mother Lilla was preceded in death by both parents, Simon and Annie Walker, and her siblings, Simon Walker Jr., Clifton Walker, Johnnie Walker and Gloria Jean Booth.

Those left to cherish her memories are her lifelong best friend and father of her children, Johnnie Robinson Sr. of Kingsland; her loving and devoted children, Yvette (Lewis) Burch, Felicia (Arnell) Jackson and Johnnie (Reneé) Robinson II, all of Kingsland; two brothers, Robert Walker and Emanuel (Janie Bell) Walker, both of White Oak; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss her sorely.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at First A.B. in Kingsland.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at First A.B. Church in Kingsland. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in White Oak.

Final arrangements entrusted to Royal Funeral Home Inc. of Jesup.

Mr. John Lloyd Davis Jr. passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 from heart failure at his home in Kingsland. 

John L. was born on Nov. 17, 1955, in Waycross to Della Davis and the late John Lloyd Davis Sr. He grew up and attended schools in Waycross and Ware County. After moving to Brunswick for a few years, he moved to Kingsland where he lived for the remainder of his life. 

John L. left this life as he had lived it, quietly at home with his mom to whom he had devoted his life as a caregiver. He will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit and quick wit. He loved his family and enjoyed making them laugh. Indeed, laughter was his gift and he shared generously with all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother, Della Chaney Davis; his brother, Wesley N. (Linda) Davis of Brunswick; his sisters, Joyce Davis (Roy) Versele of St. Marys and Juanita Davis (Chuck) Clark of Woodbine; his four nieces, Shona Davis (Jeff) Crozier and family of Pinnacle, N.C., Sara Clark, Lindsey Clark and Hannah Clark of Woodbine; his two nephews, Dr. Wes (Michele) Davis and family of Anderson, S.C., and Robert (Carolyn) Versele and family of Atlanta; and his dear friend, Rose Webster of Kingsland. 

Besides his father, John L. was preceded in passing by his paternal grandparents, Avner and Nora Davis, and maternal grandparents, Harmon and Margaret Chaney. 

John L.’s family will honor his life in a memorial service at a later date. 

“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word,” Luke 2:29.

Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland is entrusted with Mr. Davis’ arrangements.

Amalia “Mollie” Luedke Wood, 99, died in the early afternoon of Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her Magnolia Manor home in St. Marys surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held later in the year at Zion United Church of Christ in Mount Clemens, Mich.

Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland is entrusted with Ms. Wood’s arrangements.

Bertha Rudolph, 94, of Woodbine received the call of her heavenly Father from the labor of this life to the sweet rest and fellowship of the saints in Heaven on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at her home, surrounded by family and friends.  

On June 10, 1922, Jordan and Rosalee Simpson were blessed with the birth of a daughter whom they named Bertha. She was one of seven children, all having preceded her in death.

Mother Bertha grew up in a home where she was taught to love God, her family and her fellow man. She exemplified these teachings throughout her life. Very early on she confessed Christ and joined Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church. She served faithfully until she moved her membership to First African Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. E.L. Hart. She served on the mothers’ board for many years. She also fellowshipped at the Potter’s House Worship Center under the leadership of Bishop Kenny Knight.  

Mother Rudolph was a well-known citizen of Camden County. She was affectionately known to many as “Nanna.” Mother Rudolph believed in helping others, giving when she didn’t have much to give and sharing whatever she had. Bertha met and married Robert Lee Rudolph and to this union two children were born. One daughter, Yvonne Rudolph Woods, preceded her in death. She had a great love for her church and served in many capacities until failing health would no longer permit her to do. She was always willing to work wherever and whenever there was a need.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her devoted daughter, Barbara (Ralph) King of Woodbine; three special and devoted granddaughters and caretakers, Kimmie (Charles) Carey of Woodbine and Natalie and Nicole Shivers of Kingsland; a loving and devoted grandson, Eric Dawson of Woodbine; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lucille Rudolph of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at First African Missionary Baptist Church. There will be no wake. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Woodbine Cemetery.

Sunset Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements.

Theodore M. Young, 84, of the Greenville community in Kingsland was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2017, surrounded by his family.

Theodore Marion Young was born to the late Wesley A. Young and Henrietta Cogswell in Savannah on Dec. 13, 1932. Theodore received his early education in the Chatham County school system in Savannah. He also attended Savannah State College. Theodore served as a lineman in the United States Army. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Staten Island, N.Y. After moving to Kingsland, he became a member of the Kingsland Church of Christ and served faithfully until his health failed.  

Besides his parents, preceding him in death are his brothers, Wesley and Vernon Young.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife, Inez Dawson Young; daughter, Pamela M. Young; grandsons, Kevin Young, Amari Stephens, Premere, Ahmad and Kareem Young, Saleem and Arkeem (Theresa) Dennis; 15 great-grandsons; nephews, Mario (Erika) Young, Herman (Regina) Young and Stacey (Sabrina) Young; nieces, Sheila Black and Debra Suggs; adopted siblings, Laura Johnson, Barbara Davis, Luther Walker, Eugene Walker and Lara Walker; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Rev. Anthony) Domacase, Evelyn “Blackie” Wright and Sylvania Dawson; brothers-in-law, Leroy (Ruth) Dawson Sr. and Tyrone Black; godsons, Kevin M. and Kaden M. Bennett; friends that are like family, Malinda (LC) Edwards, Adrain (Jessica) Smith, John (Laurie) Allen and Roberta Glover; a dear friend, Robert Mahurdro; a special cousin, Jimmie Dawson; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at Kingsland Church of Christ. There will be no wake. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Mallette Cemetery.

Sunset Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements.

Betty Jean Wade, 92, of Kingsland died Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Senior Care Center in St. Marys.

Services and inurnment will be held at a later date.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.

Samuel L. Pickren Sr., 84, of Folkston passed away at his residence Friday, March 17, 2017, following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 1, 1932, to the late Verne Pickren Sr. and Marion Mills Evans. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air force. Mr. Pickren owned and operated many businesses in Charlton and surrounding counties, including Folkston Coca-Cola, Western Auto in St. Marys and Sam Pickren Heating and Air. He was a member of Grace Chapel Baptist Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Raulerson Pickren; a granddaughter, Jennifer; a great-granddaughter, Cassie; and a sister, Marion Bell.

Mr. Pickren was survived by his three children, Samuel L. (Daphne) Pickren Jr., Cathy L. Clark and Gina M. (Robert) Paulk; a sister, Jean (Kenneth) Harrison; half-siblings, Verne Jr., Marcia, Cara Lisa and Porter; 11 grandchildren, Tammi, Krista, Dana, Joe, Anna, Kerri, Paul, Katie, Justin, Jacob and Calli; and 18 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Jessie Pickett officiating. 

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home in Folkston.

Hugh D. Rowland, 79, of Kingsland passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at his residence.

Born April 3, 1937, in Buford, he was the son of the late Thomas and Maggie Maria Ledford Rowland. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Rowland was known to his family and many friends as “Doug.” He was a veteran of the United States Navy, retiring in 1985 with 30 years of service. He had been a resident in Camden County since 1980 and enjoyed woodworking and working in the garden. He liked having the children from Noah's Ark come out and plant potatoes and digging them up so they could see how potatoes grow. He was a member of the Kingsland First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Barbara Jones Rowland of Kingsland; son, Raymond Rowland (Janice) and daughter, Kimberly Bowers (Donnie), all of Wellsboro, Pa., and son, Lance Rowland (Kim) of New Milford, Pa.; stepchildren, Sherry Kellogg of Omaha, Neb., Jerry Kellogg (Earleene) and Donald Kellogg (Mary) all of Edgemont, S.D., and Sondra Kellogg of Marysville, Kan.; sisters, Verona Johnson of Winter Haven, Fla., Shelly Jean Harrison of Roopville, Brenda Reed (Gary) of Bessemer, Ala., and Linda Parker (David) of Lawrenceville; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Kingsland First United Methodist Church with Pastor Devin Schultz officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be held at the Jacksonville National Cemetery with full military honors.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles of Brunswick or Kingsland First United Methodist Church.

Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys is in charge of arrangements.