Claude Thomas Snowden Sr., 82, passed away Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at Folkston Park Nursing and Rehab.

He was born in Richmond, Ky., on Jan. 11, 1936, to the late Richard Snowden and Bertha King Snowden. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Levon Snowden and Steven Lee Snowden.

His is survived by three children, Claude Thomas Snowden Jr., Connie Boles and Donna Snowden; a brother, Robert Snowden; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

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.

Carolyn McCarthy Bolt passed away peacefully at her home in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on June 2, 2018, at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sullivan Bolt; her son, Lucius Flannagan Bolt; and eight McCarthy siblings.

An inurnment service will be held at the gravesite at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in Homeward Cemetery in Waverly.

Carolyn was the seventh of nine siblings born to Clyde Laurence and Esther Quarterman McCarthy of White Oak. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1942 at the University of Georgia. She later attended post-graduate studies at the University of Alabama.

During World War II, Carolyn worked as draftswoman in the Brunswick shipyards and prepared instruction manuals for J.A. Jones Construction Co. Following her marriage to Joe in 1942, she continued her work as draftswoman/technical artist at the University of North Carolina, the College of Commerce at the University of Alabama and at Anderson Nichols Corporation in Boston.

In Tuscaloosa, Carolyn was well-known as a philanthropist and dedicated volunteer, especially at the Friends of the University of Alabama Arboretum, which she helped found.  

Among her friends and family, she will be remembered as a creative original for her sense of style, her love of plants and her famous rapier wit. She leaves behind a daughter-in-law, many nieces and nephews and a number of great friends and caregivers. We will miss her.

Contributions may be made in her name to: Friends of the Arboretum, College of Arts and Sciences, Box 870268, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.

Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.

A celebration of life for Gerald E. Kinnett will be open to all family and friends. Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, at 4407 Highway 17 North (past the FLETC front gate heading toward Darien) by Brunswick Park Funeral Home. Viewing starts at 2 p.m with full military honors and flag presentation beginning at 4 p.m. Dress comfortably. Work attire is welcomed.

Gerald was an unique individual with many abilities and a special way of understanding things far differently than most of us. He looked for solutions, not for problems. Kindness, courage, forgiveness, leadership — the accolades are endless. The 25 years of life we shared were not enough.

He volunteered for the U.S. Navy at age 17, retired and began his second government career in 2008 at FLETC.  He was still working at FLETC serving Homeland Security when he passed. Hard work was second nature to him all his life. He was honorable, well-respected and compassionate toward all people. He lived to serve.

He will be sorely missed but never replaced.

Joe Davis Ammons, 60, of Kingsland passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.

Joe was born on Oct. 17, 1958, in Palatka, Fla. He began his life in Camden County in 1977 working for Gilman Paper Company. He worked there until it closed in 2002. He most recently worked as a delivery truck driver for Lowes in Kingsland. Anyone who met Joe quickly realized that he was a hard worker who loved to laugh. Outside of work Joe liked to fish, travel, ride his motorcycle and spend time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda R. Ammons; his father and mother, Dargan L. and Ethel N. Ammons.

He is survived by his fiancee, Lynn Panzone of St. Marys; daughters, Misty (Darrell) Boggs of Waverly and Ashley (Derrick) Bratcher of Kingsland; two grandchildren, Elijah Boggs and Lainey Boggs; sisters, Rosanna (Billy) Hope of St. Marys and Sandy (Hubert) Aldridge of Kingsland; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Allison Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home of St. Marys. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland with Pastor Christopher Ogden and Pastor Martin Turner officiating. Pallbearers will be Gene Hope, Shane Hope, Ashanti Smith, Karel Elliott, Lee Turner and Elijah Boggs.

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

Jana Bastable of Kingsland died on Oct. 27, 2018.

A memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at First Baptist Church of Kingsland.

Willie Haywood Jr. of Waverly died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, Fla.

A viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at R.L. Jones & Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick. The service is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church on Dover Bluff Road. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

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

Trisha Erlene Peeples, 73, of Kingsland passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at her residence after a six-year battle with cancer.

Born Nov. 9, 1944, in Folkston, she was the daughter of the late Eldred and Heloise Bass Peeples.

A lifelong resident of Camden County, she was a graduate of Camden County High School and beautician and beauty shop owner for many, many years. She was a member of the Kingsland First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her two sisters, Yvonne Peeples Rainer (David) and Sara “Pug” Peeples, all of Kingsland.

Graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 2, at Lawnwood Cemetery in Kingsland with Pastor Bruce Vaughn officiating.

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

Angela Marie Wells, 46, of Woodbine died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at her residence.

Services will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Marys.

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

Ursula (Having) Barker, 86 of Acworth joined her husband, Norman Barker, in heaven on Nov. 8, 2018, after a long illness. She was a resident of Brookdale Senior Center in Woodstock. 

She was a life member of the Kingsland VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a 20-year member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church of St. Marys. Most recently, she was a member of St. Catherine’s of Siena Church of Kennesaw. She loved knitting and crocheting, playing pool, cards including poker and hitting the slots at the casino. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Norman; mother and father, Martha and Al Having; brothers, Robert, Howard and Maurice Having.

She leaves behind her sisters, Kathleen (Leonard) Boerngen of Tuscola, Ill., Lucille (Dale) Francois of Salem, Ill., Doris (Tom) Cornell of Effingham, Ill., and Pat (Dick) Probst, also of Effingham. Ursula had four children who will forever miss her, Debbie (Mick) Chapman of Baldwinsville, N.Y.,  Mark Barker of Hyde Park, Mass., Judy (Todd) Held of Woodstock and Steve Barker of Acworth. She also leaves behind three grandsons, Sean, Corey and Tim Walsh; three granddaughters: Amanda Santiago, Amber and Lindsay Fraser; and nine great-grandchildren. 

The Barker family would like to thank the Brookdale family for the loving care they provided for Ursie. She could be obstinate at times, but they never gave up.

Burial and a memorial service will take place in her hometown of Effingham, Ill., in the spring of 2019.

Antone Joseph Moncrieff Jr. (TJ), 27, of Kingsland passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

He was born Dec. 11, 1990, in Tampa, Fla., to Antone and Donna (Murphy) Moncrieff.

He was a 2009 graduate of Camden County High School. He lettered in both football and baseball. He was a member of the Rally Cat travel baseball team. He was a manager at JPs for the last seven years and had a dedicated work ethic. He was an avid sports fan, lifelong Florida Gator and Atlanta Braves. He enjoyed movies, dinners with his family and hanging out with his best friends. He was best remembered as someone who never met a stranger. 

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Helen Moncrieff; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Sylvia Murphy; aunt, Beth Moncrieff; and cousin, Michelle Moncrieff.

He is survived by his parents, Antone and Donna Moncrieff; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Molly Moncrieff; sister, Alyssa Moncrieff; and nephew, Grayson Moncrieff. TJ will also be remembered by his numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and dear friends. 

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Southeast Community Church, 790 May Creek Drive, Kingsland, GA 31548

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations suggested to the Miracle League of Camden County, in memory of TJ Moncrieff, Justin’s Miracle Field, PO Box 37, Kingsland, GA 31548.

Bertha (Bertie) Turner, 95, of Kingsland, formerly of Penn, Pa., died at home on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

She was born April 2, 1923, in Penn Township, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Bach and Marie (Schultz) Bach.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Turner; and four sisters, Margaret Barras (Robert), Grace Fulmer (Herbert), Aleen Keffer (Willis) and Dorothea Furlong (Orrin).

She is survived by her daughters, Karen Campbell and husband, Thomas, with whom she resided, and Donna Lavelle (Edgar); three grandchildren, William Lavelle (Carla), John Lavelle (Barbara) and Megan Hundt (Jeffrey); four great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass will be celebrated in December and a memorial service will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles.

Howard Kight Sr., 89, of Woodbine passed away at his home on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.

Brother Howard Kight was born to Joe Kight Sr. and Ardena Kight in White Oak (Jerusalem community) on Nov. 28, 1928. They both preceded him in death.

Howard attended the public schools in Camden County. He was a woodsman until he retired. He joined New Hope Baptist Church. He was joined in holy matrimony to Obenia Walker, who preceded him in death. Later, he moved to Woodbine and married Patricia H. Sullivan, who also preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by his son, Napolean Walker; two brothers, Joe Kight, Jr. and Douglas Kight; and two sisters, Mary Walker and Beaulah Overstreet.

Howard leaves to cherish his memories, two loving sons, Howard Keith Kight (Sherill) and Chandler Laverne Kight(Sonia); a loving daughter, Florence Wilson; sisters, Verdie L. Mainor, Jannie Walker (Emanuel) and Emma Hill (McArthur); brothers, Willie Kight, Robert Kight (Rosa Bell), Albert Kight and Edward Kight; one uncle, Noah Kight; sisters-in-law, Loretta Kight, Ann Weston, Gloria Williams, Lorraine Sullivan and Louberta Sullivan; brothers-in-law, Bernard Sullivan, Theodore Williams, Mack Sullivan and Homer Sullivan; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a loving niece, Latresha Watson; a special grandson, Rufus Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. We love you but God loves you best.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Jerusalem No. 1 Baptist Church. There will be no wake. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Sunset Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Melissa Marie Nelson, 41, passed away Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at her home in St. Marys.

Ms. Nelson was born on Jan. 23, 1977, in Carlisle, Pa., to James and Carol Martin Nelson. She attended public schools in both Carlisle and Kingsland. She later furthered her education and became a medical assistant. She also worked at Steffens Restaurant for more than 20 years.

Her family shares: “She was a very hardworking and caring person who would do anything to help others. She enjoyed surrounding herself with her family and friends. Her children are what drove her to grow and be the loving, happy and caring person people saw her for. She loved hard and was always able to put a smile on everyone's face. She dedicated her life to her family to ensure they lived a better life than she felt she lived. If we all lived and cared for people the way she did, the world would be a brighter place.”

Ms. Nelson is survived by her husband of 16 years, Ruben Hutchinson, and their four children, Hakeim Hutchinson, Shaun Hutchinson, Mariah Hutchinson and Devin Hutchinson of Woodbine; her sister, Melinda Jackson (Wilson) of Pennsylvania; her brothers, Jim Nelson (Jennifer) and Jeff Nelson (Shelby), all of Pennsylvania; and her aunt, Karen Gillespie. She also is survived by her parents, Carol and James Nelson (Amelia); and her special friends, Vikki Wilson and Stacie Hershaw.

A visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland. Funeral services followed at 3 p.m. at the Refreshing Oasis Church in Kingsland with Pastor Mack De'Von Knight presiding.

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

Charles Edward Mitchell was born in Woodbine on March 31, 1946, to the late Carl and Beatrice Mitchell. Charles transitioned to his heavenly home on the night of Nov. 10, 2018. 

At an early age, Charles became a member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Charles was educated in the Camden County school system. He played center on the 1960 Ralph J. Bunche state championship football team. He was a member of the Ralph J. Bunche graduating class of 1964.

After graduating from high school, he moved to New Jersey. He joined the Deliverance Center under Apostle Arturo Skinner. After several years, he moved back to Woodbine and reunited with Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon and was currently serving in that capacity at St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church.

He always had a passion for driving trucks, so he pursued truck driving as a career for many years. Over the years, he also developed an interest in mortuary science and moved to Atlanta to pursue an education in that field. While attending school, he worked part-time at Sellers Brothers Funeral Home. He moved back to Camden County and worked at the Butler Funeral Home for many years. After several years, he returned to his passion of driving truck. His most recent employment was as a bus driver for the Charlton County Board of Education. The children on his route held a very special place in his heart. 

In 1996, Charles was joined in holy matrimony to Ruby Reed and accepted her children as his own. 

Charles was known for his love for family, having a giving heart and his enjoyment of fishing and gardening.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Beatrice Mitchell; brother, Carlton Mitchell; and sisters, Cheryl Mitchell and Laura Mitchell Young. 

Charles leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Ruby; sister, Louise Mitchell; brother, Arthur Mitchell; daughters, Beatrice Denise Dallas Kirkland (William), whom he affectionately called Niecy Mae and Tera Baker; sons, Anthony Baker (Shani) and Darrell Baker (Sharon); granddaughters, Ayan Brown, Shayla Blackshear and Cedes Baker; grandsons, William Kirkland Jr., Terrance Dallas, Tyler Kirkland, AJ Baker, Isaiah Baker and Colby Baker; great-grandson, Zyien Currington; godson, Robert Young (Toyya); brothers-in- law, Al Reed (Mary), Cecil Reed (Annette) and Kenneth; sisters-in-law, Castella Bolden and Helen Reed; a host of sorrowing nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews and cousins; a very special cousin, Clifton Mitchell, who was his fishing and gardening partner; a very special young man, Terry Campbell, whom he called his adopted son; and a host of sorrowing friends.

There will not be a wake or visitation. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Mount New Home Missionary Baptist Church, 416 Dixie Lake Road in Folkston. Interment will be in Brickyard Community Cemetery in Kings Ferry, Fla.

Active pallbearers will be Mark Mitchell, Arthur James Mitchell Jr., Kurt Reed, Corey Mitchell, William Johnson and Ken Reed. Honorary pallbearers are James Sapp, Calvin Hamilton, Warren Mitchell Jr., Richard Hamilton, Theodore Williams and Clifton Mitchell.

"I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord shall give me at the last day." 2 Timothy 4:7-8

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

Sandra Irene Schmidt, 72, of Woodbine died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, peacefully among family.

Mrs. Schmidt was born in Somers, Conn., and moved to Woodbine in 1988.

Professionally, she held positions in nursing, banking and retired as a mortgage officer. In her retirement, she was a successful business owner. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.

Mrs. Schmidt was a member of King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland. She was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and American Business Women’s Association.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael E. Schmidt Sr.; parents, Charles Fredrick Roberts and Lillian Eva (Duley) Carroll Roberts; a sister, Nancy Ann (Carroll) Sherwin; and two brothers, James Benjamin Roberts and Thomas Arthur Roberts.

Survivors include two daughters, Dr. Gayle M. Horton (Michael) of Gainesville, Fla., and Marla E. Lombardo (Michael) of Bethlehem, Pa.; two sons, Steven C. Brown of Hortense and Michael E. Schmidt Jr. (Stacey) of Flowery Branch; two sisters, Susan Lillian (Roberts) Dickson (Robert) of Tolland, Conn., and Marlene Ruth Roberts of Enfield, Conn.; brother, Frederick Andrew Roberts (Elaine) of Springfield, Mass.; six grandchildren, Timothy D. Stough (Lisa), Ryan C. Lombardo, Bradley M. Schmidt, Lillian K. Brown, Zachary C. Brown and Lauren E. Schmidt; and one great-grandchild, Kayleigh O. Stough.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland, officiated by Rev. Dr. Doris Buchanan Johnson and Rev. Al Crumpton.

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

Clayton James “CJ” McCombs, 29, of Woodbine passed from this life on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at Southeast Georgia Health System in St. Marys.  

Clayton was a lifelong resident of Camden County, attended Camden County High School and received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Valdosta State University in Valdosta. He was employed as a finance analyst at Lockheed Martin Space at the naval base at Kings Bay.  

Clayton is survived by his wife, Meghann McCombs of the home; his parents, Gary and Teresa Austin of Woodbine and James and Lori McCombs of Kettle Falls, Wash.; his brother, Michael Austin of Woodbine; brother, Cody Nailor of Kettle Falls; and his sister, Jamie Sepulveda of Kettle Falls.   

Clayton was a devoted husband, son and brother and a fiercely loyal friend. He enjoyed golf, scuba diving the Jacksonville Jaguars and spending time with his friends and family.  

Services with be held on Friday, Nov. 16, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in St. Marys. Visitation will be begin at 10 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Habitat for Humanity.

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

Kerry Lynn Davis, 50, of St. Marys died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at her residence.

Services will be held at a later date.

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

LeRoy E. Johnsen, 87, of Woodbine died Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, with military honors from the graveside at Colesburg Cemetery in Woodbine.

A full obituary will follow.

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

Mr. David “Dave” Andrew Beasley, 59, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. at his home in Kingsland.

A gathering of Mr. Beasley’s family and friends was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland.

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

Mrs. Kathryn Ann Applebaum, 62, died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Hospice House Satilla in Waycross.

She was born in Columbus, Ohio, and had lived most of her life in Ohio before moving to Georgia several years ago. She was currently employed with Cady Bag Company in Pearson.

Mrs. Applebaum was a daughter of the late Marshall Anders and Dorothy Bilick Anders.

She is survived by her husband, Saul M. Applebaum of St. Marys; four children, Sean Flanagan (Alyson) of Charleston, S.C., Aidan Comstock (Matt) of Bellefontaine, Ohio, Elizabeth Carrigan (Chris) of Maple Grove, Minn., and Meghan Martine (Chris) of Katy, Texas; eight grandchildren, Ana, Connor, Nolan, Anya, Arianna, Katie, Bennett and Caitlin; and a sister, Brenda Perkinson (Gary) of Hudson, Ohio.           

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.

Music Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.