The Woodbine Opry

04/15/2026

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of a Woodbine Opry/Old School legend. Mrs. Ivy Mae Sapp was there when the Woodbine Opry played the first song. Ms. Ivy was more than a volunteer—she was a cornerstone of kindness, a steady presence, and a shining light at the Old School and the Woodbine Opry for over 25 years.

Ms. Ivy passed away at her home on the afternoon of Monday April 13th, 2026 which marked the one-year anniversary of her husband Mr. Willie's passing.

Ms. Ivy decided on her own to make it her task to greet folks at the front door with a warm, familiar smile, and her own unique sense of humor every Friday and Saturday night. Ms. Ivy wanted every newcomer to feel welcome, valued, and loved. She made everyone feel at home at the Opry.

Services for Ivy Mae Sapp are tentatively scheduled to be held Sunday April 26th, 2026, from her home away from home at the Woodbine Opry Auditorium. Visitation is tentatively scheduled to be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with funeral services starting at 1:00 pm with Dr. Bill Garlen officiating. Burial will be at the Woodbine Cemetery on the south side of State Road110 West.

Family and friends will return to the Old School dining room after the graveside service is completed for a dinner provided in Ms. Ivy’s honor by The Old School Renovation Committee and Woodbine Opry volunteers.

Please remember the family in your prayers. We will provide confirmation of final arrangements and the obituary when they become available.

11/19/2025

https://www.oxleyheard.com/team/richard-edgar-wilkes

My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Mr. And Mrs. Wilkes were really really good people that I had the pleasure of knowing in my life here on earth, I will see them again one day. May you all have comfort on knowing they are both in the care of Our Lord.

11/13/2025

I revived a text message today, that Richard "Whip" Wlikes passed away yesterday. I know most of our long time followers remember him well. He was a regular on Friday night for many years. As well as at The Huddle House afterwards till the wee hours of the morning. I'll post any arrangements as I hear any news.

06/25/2025

FYI from Mitch this morning

There will not be a Friday night Woodbine Opry on July 4th Friday July 4th there will not be a Friday Woodbine Opry

10/31/2024

The services for Wayne Fanning will be Monday November 4, 2024 at 11:00 am. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home. The address is 940 Cesery Blvd Jax, Fl 32211.

10/31/2024

I just heard that Wayne Fanning passed away this evening. I'll post any other details when we get them.

The services for Wayne Fanning will be Monday November 4, 2024 at 11:00 am. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home. The address is 940 Cesery Blvd Jax, Fl 32211.

08/27/2024

thinking of my friend today, Billy Maxwell.

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08/24/2023

The Friday Woodbine Opry family is saddened to learn of the passing of FWO founding member Junior Grantham. Our prayers are with his family. Co-founders Jack Bethune and Hoydt Drury were with Junior when he passed away earlier today.

02/16/2023

Top Ten Reasons for Being a Bass:

1. You don't have to tighten your shorts to reach your note.
2. You don't have to worry about a woman stealing your job.
3. Or a preadolescent boy stealing your job.
4. Action heroes are always basses. That is - if they ever sang, they would sing bass.
5. You get great memorable lyrics like bop, bop, bop, bop.
6. If the singing job doesn't work out, there's always broadcasting.
7. You never need to learn to read the treble clef.
8. If you get a cold, so what.
9. For fun, you can sing at the bottom of your range and fool people into thinking there's an earthquake.
10. If you belch while you're singing, the audience just thinks it is part of the score.

06/04/2021

OBITUARY

Billy Dewall Brant
JANUARY 15, 1954 – JUNE 1, 2021

Obituary of Billy Dewall Brant
Billy Dewall Brant, 67, of Woodbine, departed this life Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at SGHS Brunswick Campus.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 PM Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Horse Stamp Cemetery in Waverly with Pastor Mark Thornton officiating. Jonathan Snook, Eric Snook, Bradley Snook, Tyler Snook, AJ Schwaller and Josh Brant will serve as pallbearers.

Born January 15, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia to the late William Leo and Selma G. Brant, he was a graduate of Camden County High School. Mr. Brant was a lifelong resident of Camden County. He was a retired service manager for B&D Tire Company in Kingsland. He was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in St. Marys where he also served as a Deacon. Mr. Brant was a very active church worker, enjoyed playing his guitar, and was an avid NASCAR Fan.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Lucille Brant of Woodbine, three sons, Vince Brant and wife Sherry of Kingsland, Chris Brant and wife Danielle, and Willie Brant and wife Jamie Murphy all of Woodbine, eleven grandchildren, Jonathan ( Nikki) Snook, Eric (Danielle) Snook, Bradley Snook, Tyler Snook, Kayla (Paul) Sciallo, Jessica ( Lance) Tarver, Jennifer (AJ) Schwaller, Hannah Oppel, Josh (Morgan) Brant, Ali Brant, and Emma Murphy, and nine great grandchildren.

Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.