Charles Marvin Elton Jr. (“Chuck”)
Mar 11, 2026
Charles Marvin Elton Jr. (“Chuck”), 71, of Cross City, Florida, passed away on March 11 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family.
Chuck was a proud graduate of Dixie County High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1977 as a Sergeant and Medical Service Specialist, with assignments including...
Donald Clyde Crews
Mar 10, 2026
Donald Clyde “Fishman” Crews, age 73, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 10, 2026, leaving behind many cherished memories with the family and friends who loved him.
Donald proudly served his country as a Vietnam veteran in the United States Marine Corps beginning in 1969. He carried the Marine motto, Semper Fi, with him throughout his life. Following his...
Carolyn Lee Smith Goodwyne
Mar 4, 2026
Carolyn Lee Smith Goodwyne, 77, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Carolyn was born on March 16, 1948, in Baldwin, Florida, to Robert and Ida Smith. She married the love of her life, Robert Milton Goodwyne, on April 29, 1963, and together they spent nearly 63 wonderful years building a loving family.
She lived...
Douglas M. Wynn Sr.
Feb 23, 2026
Douglas Monroe Wynn Sr. 71 of Jennings FL, passed away February 23, 2026 at Haven Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Doug was born in Jacksonville Florida to James Louis (JL) Wynn and Maggie Sheffield Wynn on October 14, 1954. He graduated from Hamilton County High School in Jasper FL in 1972. Doug was an avid baseball and football player. He...
Abbie Mitchell Wicker
Feb 23, 2026
Abbie Mitchell Wicker, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center in Jasper.
She was born in Valdosta, Georga to Joseph and Mabel Mitchell on June 3, 1931. She often fondly remembered sitting on Granny Mitchell’s porch shelling butterbeans, simple moments that shaped her love for family and home. Abbie graduated from Hamilton County High...
Muril Bennett
Feb 22, 2026
Vernon “Muril” Bennett, 77, of Jasper, Florida, passed away on February 22, 2026, and was joyfully reunited with his beloved son, Sam.
Muril was born on April 20, 1948, in Stockton, Georgia, to Vernon and Onnie Lee Bennett. In 1956, his family moved to Statenville, Georgia, where he would grow up and begin shaping the strong work ethic and devotion to...
Martha Nell Butler
Feb 16, 2026
Martha Nell (Williams) Butler, 75, of Jennings, Florida, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026.
Born on January 13, 1951, in Live Oak, Florida, Martha was the beloved daughter of Genevieve Loretta Roper and Alton Kendrick Williams. She grew up alongside her brothers, Del Williams (who preceded her in death) and Alton Williams. She graduated from Suwannee...
Frank Wetherington
Feb 8, 2026
Frank Wetherington, 66, of Jennings, Florida, passed away on February 8, 2026, at South Georgia Medical Center.
Frank was born on November 26, 1959, in Valdosta, Georgia, and was raised in Cherry Lake, Florida. A proud graduate of Madison County High School, he carried his small-town roots with him throughout his life.
Frank was a true outdoorsman at heart. He felt most...
Elizabeth Flatscher Sauls
Jan 29, 2026
Elizabeth Flatscher Sauls, resident of Walker, Louisiana, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 29, 2026. She was 91 years old and just five days before her 92nd Birthday!
She was born on February 4, 1934, in Siegsdorf, Germany and grew up there. She met her husband and love of her life, Zollie Oscar Sauls, of...
Preston Harrell Tyree
Jan 29, 2026
Preston Harrell Tyree passed away on January 29, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Lake City, following a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and entered eternal rest in the presence of his Lord and Savior.
Harrell was born at home on the family farm in Jasper, Florida, on October 21, 1942, to Jesse and Anne Ruth...
Samuel "Sam" Charles Anderson Sr.
Jan 26, 2026
Samuel C. Anderson Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on September 17, 1930, in Odessa, Florida, Sam lived a long and honorable life marked by devotion to faith, family, and country. He was married to his beloved wife, Gertrude Anderson, for nearly 70 years. She preceded him in death...
James Alfred Williams Jr
Jan 24, 2026
Al was born October 24, 1959 to Cora & James Williams. He lived his early childhood in Fargo, GA and moved to Jasper in 1968. Having deep family roots in Dahlonega GA, he loved to spend all the time he could in the mountains with his family.
Al was married to Tessy Webb for 35 years until her passing in 2014....
Bonnie Joyce "Joy" Foster
Jan 20, 2026
Bonnie Joyce “Joy” Foster December 21, 1944 – January 20, 2026
Bonnie Joyce “Joy” Foster passed away peacefully at her home on January 20, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1944, in Holton, Kansas to John and Nancy Ackeret.
Joy devoted more than 20 years of her life to education as a Special Ed teacher, a career that took her across...
Pamela Jean Cook
Jan 17, 2026
Pamela Jean Cook, affectionately known as Pam, was born on June 26, 1955, in Paris, Tennessee. She departed this life on January 17, 2026, in McRae, Georgia, leaving a legacy of love and dedication to education and her family.
Pam dedicated 45 years of her career as a teacher, impacting the lives of students in McRae and Jasper, Florida. Her passion...
James Alfred Dedge Sr.
Jan 17, 2026
James Alfred Dedge, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at Suwannee Valley Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
James was born on December 5, 1944, to Walter and Ethel Dedge. He lived his entire life on the family farm in rural Hamilton County. He enjoyed the quiet of country living and spent many hours working, hunting and fishing on...
George Russell Driggers
Jan 16, 2026
On January 16, 2026, the Lord welcomed George Russell Driggers home. George was born on October 7, 1957, to the late L.C. Driggers and Eva Morgan Driggers, the youngest of sixteen children. Being raised in a large family helped shape George’s strong values, his love for family, and the quiet strength he carried throughout his life.
George graduated from Hamilton County...
Thomas "Tommy" Daniels
Jan 7, 2026
Thomas "Tommy" Daniels of White Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at the Suwannee Valley Hospice Care Center on January 7, 2026, after a brief illness, with his daughter Cindy (his pride and joy) holding his hands as he entered the gates of Heaven.
Born on August 23, 1946, in Jasper, Florida, Tommy was the son of the late Eli and Annie...
James E. (Jimmy) Pennington
Jan 3, 2026
James E. (Jim) Pennington, DVM
Dr. James E. Pennington, 82, of Melrose Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, from a lengthy illness associated with the effects of exposure to the Agent Orange herbicide. He was born on October 11, 1943, the second son of Bill and Juda Pennington of Jasper Florida. Jim was a...
Gary Steele
Jan 3, 2026
Gary SteeleApril 9, 1951 – January 3, 2026
Gary Steele, 74, passed away on January 3, 2026, at HCA Hospital in Lake City, Florida.
Gary was outgoing, sarcastic, and a true jokester who never met a stranger. He loved racing—especially racing with RJ—old country music, fishing, woodworking, and building projects. A devoted Seattle Seahawks fan, Gary enjoyed life and made sure those...
Thelma Jean Denmark Mathis
Jan 3, 2026
Thelma Jean Denmark Mathis
Thelma Jean Denmark Mathis was born on October 29, 1940, in Needmore, Georgia, to the late Daniel “Ed” and Latain Denmark. She was the second of five children and the eldest of four daughters, lovingly known as the “Denmark girls.” To her sisters, Thelma was often called “little Momma,” a title she carried naturally through her life.
She...
