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Dewey Starling, Sr. Sanderson
Bro. Dewey Starling, Sr. age 81 of Sanderson passed away July 27, 2021 at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born on August 14, 1939 in Jacksonville to the late Mr. Joe and Effie Mae (Sweat) Starling. He would go on to join the United States Air Force, where he would have an extensive career that would see him serve around the world. He would attend college at George Corley Wallace State Community College in Selma, Alabama. He eventually became an...
Bro. Dewey Starling, Sr. age 81 of Sanderson passed away July 27, 2021 at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born on August 14, 1939 in Jacksonville to the...
Bradley Nichols Panacea
Bradley Michael Nichols, born July 26, 2021 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital at 3:07 in the morning, weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces, measuring 18 inches long. Unfortunately, Bradley did not make it through birth after being in a car accident.
Bradley is survived by his parents: Christopher and Brooke Nichols of Panacea; grandparents: Connie (Alan Hendricks) Guess of Crawfordville, Dennis and Sharon Allen of Crawfordville, Fred and Cassandra Nichols of Panacea, and Joe and Tina Chatham of...
Bradley Michael Nichols, born July 26, 2021 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital at 3:07 in the morning, weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces, measuring 18 inches long. Unfortunately, Bradley did not make it...
Terri Hoskins Jacksonville
Ms. Terri Lynn Hoskins, age 60 of Jacksonville passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at UF Health Jacksonville. She was born on January 13, 1961 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Mr. Terry and Helen (Cannon) Hoskins. She would go on to work for many years as a bookkeeper for several different businesses in the Ocala area, where she would reside up until the last two years. Ms. Terri enjoyed a mostly private life. She had a real knack for arts and crafts and was talented in needlework, crocheting,...
Ms. Terri Lynn Hoskins, age 60 of Jacksonville passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at UF Health Jacksonville. She was born on January 13, 1961 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Mr. Terry and Helen...
David Medberry Glen St. Mary
David Michael Medberry, age 62 of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Community Hospice Center for Caring at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. He was born on November 15, 1958 to the late George Medberry and Shirley (Lamphier) Medberry Nelson in Marlette, Michigan. He would work for several years as a security guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his brothers: James (Jennifer) Nelson of Glen St. Mary and Daniel Medberry of...
David Michael Medberry, age 62 of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the Community Hospice Center for Caring at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. He was born on...
Tracie Hodges Macclenny
Tracie Lee Akridge Hodges, age 40 of Macclenny, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, in Jacksonville. Tracie was born on April 16, 1981 to the late Mr. Thomas Wayne and Mrs. Barbara (Childs) Akridge Sr. in Jacksonville. She would go on to graduate from Florida Community College at Jacksonville with her Associates of Arts and Sciences and would work as a radiology technician. Tracie loved cooking and baking and was known for her delicious pound cakes. She enjoyed watching crime shows...
Tracie Lee Akridge Hodges, age 40 of Macclenny, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 20, in Jacksonville. Tracie was born on April 16, 1981 to the late Mr. Thomas Wayne and Mrs. Barbara...
Charles Raulerson Lake City
Charles Virgil Raulerson, age 91 of Lake City passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence. Best known to those closest to him as “Virgil”, Mr. Raulerson was born on June 26, 1930 in Taylor to the late Mr. Andrew J. and Minnie (Crews) Raulerson. Mr. Virgil was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He would work for many years as a truck driver for Dixie Plywood. In his free time, Mr. Raulerson enjoyed fishing. His first priority however, was being a devoted...
Charles Virgil Raulerson, age 91 of Lake City passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence. Best known to those closest to him as “Virgil”, Mr. Raulerson was born on June 26,...
Linda Henley Lake City
Linda Lou Henley, age 80 of Lake City passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland. Ms. Linda was born to the late Jesse and Katherine Hatcher in Sarasota on December 17, 1940. Linda was dedicated to her family and was a loving mother. She enjoyed baking for family and friends and loved knitting and crocheting in her free time. She also liked traveling to visit her sisters when she had the time.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Linda Lou Henley, age 80 of Lake City passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland. Ms. Linda was born to the late Jesse and Katherine Hatcher in...
Terry Ward Baldwin
Terry Michael Ward, age 47 of Baldwin and a longtime resident of Baker County passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital. Terry was born on March 13, 1974 to the late Mr. Charles Ward and Mrs. Joan (Mette) Ward in Macclenny. Mr. Ward worked for many years in retail, as well as restaurant management. Terry had a big heart and was a friend to everyone he came in contact with. He was a fun-loving man who was always the life of the party. He loved...
Terry Michael Ward, age 47 of Baldwin and a longtime resident of Baker County passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital. Terry was born on March 13,...
David Jordan St. George
David Jerome Jordan, age 50 of St. George passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his residence. Best known to friends as “Jerome”, he was born in Jacksonville on November 6, 1970 to the late Mr. Kip and Mable “Doreen” (Copley) Jordan. He would work for several years in the construction industry. When he wasn’t working, Jerome enjoyed the outdoors, mainly fishing. He also had a love for cars. His family was very important to him and he enjoyed playing with his...
David Jerome Jordan, age 50 of St. George passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his residence. Best known to friends as “Jerome”, he was born in Jacksonville on November 6, 1970 to the...
Jo Garey Macclenny
Jo Ann Garey, age 74 of Macclenny passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Community Hospice Center for Caring at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born on February 21, 1947 in Jacksonville to the late Mr. Ralph and Antoinette (Walker) Gay. Ms. Jo Ann was a dedicated mother and wife and loved her family, especially her grandkids. She was a member of many online graphic design groups and was very involved with the friends she made there. She will be remembered as a...
Jo Ann Garey, age 74 of Macclenny passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Community Hospice Center for Caring at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born on February 21, 1947 in...
Edward Gray, Sr. Glen St. Mary
Edward “Carl” Carlton Gray Sr., age 65 of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Carl was born in Hackettstown, New Jersey on October 2, 1955 to the late Mr. Doyle and Martha Ann (Smith) Gray. He grew up and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. Mr. Gray dedicated nearly forty years of his life to working at CMC-Gerdau in Jacksonville. In his spare time, Carl was an avid hunter and fisherman. Over the last few...
Edward “Carl” Carlton Gray Sr., age 65 of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Carl was born in Hackettstown, New...
James Manning, Sr. Macclenny
James David Manning, Sr. age 68 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital Clay County. He was born in Lake City to the late Sylvester and Maxine (Hodges) Manning on October 6, 1952, and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He would work in landscaping for many years and would even own his own business for some time. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. Spending time...
James David Manning, Sr. age 68 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital Clay County. He was born in Lake City to the late Sylvester and Maxine...
Cecilia Gladish Glen St. Mary
Cecilia Mary Gladish, age 36 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her residence. Cecilia was born on February 3, 1985 to the late Mr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Beth (Martin) Gladish in Jacksonville. She would reside there up until the last four years. She worked as a caretaker, assisting the elderly in the latter stages of life. Cecilia loved conversation with friends, crocheting, and video gaming. Together, she and her husband enjoyed traveling and sight-seeing and were married...
Cecilia Mary Gladish, age 36 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her residence. Cecilia was born on February 3, 1985 to the late Mr. Brian and Mrs. Mary Beth (Martin) Gladish in...
Dorothea Morris Sanderson
Ms. Dorothea Allison Morris, age 80 of Sanderson passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on April 5, 1941 to the late Mr. Benjamin and Isabelle (Harris) Guinn in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was one of nine children. Ms. Morris loved to spend time in her yard, tending to her garden and meticulously taking care of her flowers. She enjoyed the time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed shopping and...
Ms. Dorothea Allison Morris, age 80 of Sanderson passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital following an extended illness. She was born on April 5, 1941...
Frank Mann, Jr. Glen St. Mary
Frank Harry Mann, Jr., age 80 of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Cross Care Center of Jacksonville after an extended illness. Mr. Frank as a lifelong resident of Baker County and was born in Sanderson on March 18, 1941 to the late Frank and Callie (Bennett) Mann. One of twelve children, Frank grew up in Sanderson and attended Baker County High School. He would go on to work for many years as an iron worker, as well as for Metal Container. However, most people would...
Frank Harry Mann, Jr., age 80 of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Cross Care Center of Jacksonville after an extended illness. Mr. Frank as a lifelong resident of Baker...
Karen Woolf Jacksonville
Karen Christine Woolf, age 63 of Jacksonville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her residence.
Ms. Woolf is survived by a son: Christopher Woolf; a sister: Linda Daniel of Pennsylvania; as well as other extended family members.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Hawke M.T. Forbes and H.M. "Hank" Forbes of Forbes Funeral Home are honored to assist the Woolf family with arrangements. "With Your Family In Mind". (904) 259-4600. Please leave your...
Karen Christine Woolf, age 63 of Jacksonville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her residence.
Ms. Woolf is survived by a son: Christopher Woolf; a sister: Linda Daniel of...
Sarah Burnsed Glen St. Mary
Sarah Lillian Burnsed, age 79 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. Ms. Sarah was born in Macclenny on December 7, 1941 to the late Morris and Mamie (Anderson) Crews and grew up in Baldwin. She returned to Macclenny at the age of 17 when she married the love of her life, Mr. Solomon Burnsed. Sarah worked for several years in the cafeteria of Westside Elementary in Glen St. Mary. In her spare time, she enjoyed baking cakes and pies for...
Sarah Lillian Burnsed, age 79 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. Ms. Sarah was born in Macclenny on December 7, 1941 to the late Morris and...
Virginia Rolph Macclenny
Virginia L. Rolph age 79 of Macclenny passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1941 in DeFuniak Springs to the late Mr. Albert and Lora (Nelson) Collinsworth. Virginia would work for over thirty year as a dental assistant, working for several years for Dr. Richard Johnson in Macclenny. With her husband Mr. Buddy, they built the Travelodge in Macclenny and ran the hotel for seven years. Ms. Virginia was very involved with different organizations, including...
Virginia L. Rolph age 79 of Macclenny passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1941 in DeFuniak Springs to the late Mr. Albert and Lora (Nelson) Collinsworth....
Susan Clark Monticello
Susan Latisha Clark, age 71 of Monticello passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Tallahassee on January 12, 1950 to the late Mr. Richard and Elmina (Chancey) Williams and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. She worked for many years for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Officer, most notably as a dispatcher, before she retired. “Ms. Sue”, as most knew her, loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
She was preceded in...
Susan Latisha Clark, age 71 of Monticello passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Tallahassee on January 12, 1950 to the late Mr. Richard and...
Mason Hudgens Middleburg
Mason Lee Hudgens, age 37 of Middleburg passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Mason was born on May 31, 1983 in Jackson, Mississippi to Ms. Margie Chesser. One of three brothers, Mason was an upbeat person who loved to joke around and was always the life of the party. He attended Forest Hills High School in Marshville, North Carolina, where he made many friends. Along with being a people person, he was an animal and nature lover. Mason enjoyed cooking and putting together...
Mason Lee Hudgens, age 37 of Middleburg passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Mason was born on May 31, 1983 in Jackson, Mississippi to Ms. Margie Chesser. One of three brothers,...
Charles Gray Jacksonville
Charles Thomas Gray age 69 of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home wife his family by his side. He was born in Lyons, Georgia to the late Mr. George Thomas and Betty Sue (Groover) Gray on August 1, 1951. He would proudly serve an extensive career with the United States Navy as an underwater welder and would continue his work in that field after his departure from the military. He was stationed in Scotland for ten years and was last stationed at Mayport before retiring....
Charles Thomas Gray age 69 of Jacksonville passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home wife his family by his side. He was born in Lyons, Georgia to the late Mr. George Thomas and Betty Sue...
Gavis Solecki Greenville
Gavis Annette Solecki, age 77 of Greenville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House. She was born on December 26, 1943 to the late Wilton G. and Rebecca (Simpson) Johnson Sr. She enjoyed life spending time with family and friends. In her spare time painting, tending to her garden, and crocheting. Most important to her was the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend...
Gavis Annette Solecki, age 77 of Greenville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House. She was born on December 26, 1943 to the late Wilton G....
Joel Trent Macclenny
Joel James Trent, age 31 of Macclenny passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence. Joel was born on February 5, 1990 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Mr. Terry Trent and Mrs. Kimberly Farmer. He moved to Baker County with his family at the age of 13 and would reside the rest of his life here. He was a graduate of Baker County High School. Joel was known by all as “the life of the party” and always the source of entertainment at any gathering. He loved to make others laugh...
Joel James Trent, age 31 of Macclenny passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence. Joel was born on February 5, 1990 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Mr. Terry Trent and Mrs. Kimberly...
Allen Bourne Palm Bay
Allen Harris Bourne, age 78 of Palm Bay passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Health First Palm Bay Hospital. “Harris” was born on August 13, 1942 to the late Mr. Johnnie and Carolina (Reeves) Bourne in Georgetown, South Carolina. He worked for many years as a professional painter and was dedicated to his work. He was proud of his Native American heritage and collected Indian artifacts. He was also a collector of knives and guns.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Allen Harris Bourne, age 78 of Palm Bay passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Health First Palm Bay Hospital. “Harris” was born on August 13, 1942 to the late Mr. Johnnie and...
Chester Walton Macclenny
Chester Leroy Walton, age 85 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Community Hospice Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South. Chester was born in Henry, Tennessee on November 9, 1935 to the late Mr. John and Mary (Clement) Walton. He would go on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. He would eventually settle in Baker County and built his family’s home himself. He worked for many years with CSX Transportation before retiring. In his free...
Chester Leroy Walton, age 85 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Community Hospice Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center South. Chester was born in Henry, Tennessee on...
Steven Combs Taylor
Steven Craig Combs, age 63 of Taylor passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 1, 2021. Craig was born in Jacksonville on October 21, 1957 to the late Mr. Willie and Elizabeth (Rewis) Combs, Sr. and was a lifelong resident of Baker County.
He loved every part of the outdoors, from hunting and camping to outings on his boat and rides on his motorcycle. He was an avid fan of Florida Gator football and NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt Jr. being his favorite driver. One of the most important parts of...
Steven Craig Combs, age 63 of Taylor passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 1, 2021. Craig was born in Jacksonville on October 21, 1957 to the late Mr. Willie and Elizabeth (Rewis) Combs, Sr. and...
Stephen Auger Jacksonville
Stephen Arthur Auger, age 70 of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park. Stephen was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 12, 1951 to the late Mr. Larry and Donna (Hoover) Auger. He would eventually receive his associates degree and would work for many years as a cosmetic mechanic. He had spent the last thirty years in the Jacksonville area and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Baldwin. In his spare time he enjoyed building...
Stephen Arthur Auger, age 70 of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park. Stephen was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 12, 1951 to the...
Wesley Thomas St. George
Wesley Raymond Thomas, age 83 of St. George passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan. He would eventually settle in Charlton County. He worked for many years as a mechanic. “Wes” enjoyed leading a mostly private life with family and friends but enjoyed fishing when he had spare time.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years: Mrs. Annette (Padgett) Thomas; children:...
Wesley Raymond Thomas, age 83 of St. George passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1938 in Lansing, Michigan. He would eventually settle in Charlton...
Bryson Johnson Seattle
Bryson Andrew Johnson, age 31 of Seattle, Washington and a native of Baker County passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. Bryson was born on March 5, 1990 on K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in the upper peninsula of Michigan to Mr. Carl and Tiffany (Yerby) Johnson Jr. With his family eventually settling in Baker County, Bryson would attend school here and was active in sports, including football, baseball, and tennis. He graduated with high honors, a member of the class of 2008. He then went on to...
Bryson Andrew Johnson, age 31 of Seattle, Washington and a native of Baker County passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. Bryson was born on March 5, 1990 on K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in the upper...
Odus Rhoden Sanderson
Odus David “Crockett” Rhoden, age 69 of Sanderson passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Rhoden was a lifelong resident of Baker County and was born on January 9, 1952 to the late Orbey and Mildred (Gainey) Rhoden in Baxter. He would work as a carpenter for many years and was known as a “jack of all trades”. He was serious about his work and was known to critique others work, even during his stay at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab....
Odus David “Crockett” Rhoden, age 69 of Sanderson passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Rhoden was a lifelong resident of Baker County and was...
Rebecca Hobson Glen St. Mary
Rebecca “Becky” Helyn (Holland) Hobson, age 77 of Glen St. Mary passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Becky was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 1, 1943 to the late Mr. Charles A. and Helyn L (Hardin) Holland. She would work for several years as a sales clerk. In her free time, Becky enjoyed traveling and especially going on cruises with her family. She loved shopping and collecting antiques. Most important to Ms. Becky was her family,...
Rebecca “Becky” Helyn (Holland) Hobson, age 77 of Glen St. Mary passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Becky was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 1,...
Ann Martin Macclenny
Ann Marie Martin, age 43 of Macclenny passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Ann was born on March 28, 1978 to Mr. David J. Congdon and Ms. Sue Briggs in Rochester, New York. She was a passionate woman who loved her family and her pets. She enjoyed music and had an extraordinary CD collection that she had amassed over the years. Ann had also recently discovered a love for camping and fishing.
She is survived by her children: John Martin of Hobe...
Ann Marie Martin, age 43 of Macclenny passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Ann was born on March 28, 1978 to Mr. David J. Congdon and Ms. Sue Briggs in...
Wendy Golden Tallahassee
Wendy Yvonne Golden, age 54 of Tallahassee passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Tallahassee, Wendy was born on November 1, 1966 to the late Mr. Wendell and Clarice (Stafford) Golden and was a graduate of the Apostolic Christian Academy. She would go on to work for several years in customer service for Comcast and later in the insurance field. Wendy enjoyed a mostly private life with family and close friends. She enjoyed crocheting, a...
Wendy Yvonne Golden, age 54 of Tallahassee passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Tallahassee, Wendy was born on November 1, 1966 to the late...
Shirley Tompkins Jacksonville
Shirley Rae Tompkins, age 85 of Jacksonville and previously of Live Oak, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Ortega Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Shirley was born on July 25, 1935 to the late Mr. Hubert and Thelma (Bennett) Tobias in Northampton, Massachusetts. She would proudly serve in the United States Navy and was stationed at U.S. Naval Station Newport Rhode Island. She would work as a medical assistant for several years. Ms. Shirley loved animals and helping...
Shirley Rae Tompkins, age 85 of Jacksonville and previously of Live Oak, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Ortega Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Shirley was born on July...
Linda Adams Glen St. Mary
Linda Annette Adams, 79 of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Ascension’s St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born to the late Mr. Frank and Edith (Starling) Reed in Mayo on October 15, 1941. She would work for many years as a registered nurse for Manatee Memorial Hospital, Blake Memorial Hospital, and eventually the Florida State Prison, where she would retire. In her free time, Mrs. Linda enjoyed crafts and sewing. She was involved with Confederate...
Linda Annette Adams, 79 of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Ascension’s St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born to the late Mr. Frank and Edith (Starling)...
Joyce Leech Jacksonville
Joyce M. Leech, age 79 of Jacksonville was granted her angel wings on Friday, March 26, 2021. Joyce was born on March 6, 1942 in Jacksonville and spent her early childhood years in Baker County. Later in life she would return to Jacksonville. Joyce was the daughter of the late Marion and Carrie (Lauramore) Norton. In 1956, she met the love of her life, Wayne, at the McDuff Avenue Church of God. They were married on August 19, 1960. In their 60 years of marriage, she had the opportunity to...
Joyce M. Leech, age 79 of Jacksonville was granted her angel wings on Friday, March 26, 2021. Joyce was born on March 6, 1942 in Jacksonville and spent her early childhood years in Baker County....
Kathy Tomlin Sanderson
Kathy Ann Tomlin, age 68 of Sanderson passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Ms. Tomlin was born in Beaufort, South Carolina to the late Mr. Jack and Evelyn (McLaren) Tomlin on December 2, 1952. She would eventually settle in the North Florida area, residing in Hilliard prior to moving to Baker County in 2015. Ms. Kathy would work for several years as a tour bus driver. In her spare time, Kathy enjoyed cooking for family and friends and...
Kathy Ann Tomlin, age 68 of Sanderson passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Ms. Tomlin was born in Beaufort, South Carolina to the late Mr....
Gloria Perez Jacksonville
Gloria Elizabeth Perez, age 91 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on December 7, 1929 in Bath, South Carolina to the late Mr. Joseph and Edna Grayce (Thornberg) Woodson but would live the majority of her life in the Jacksonville area. She was an antique collector and dealer for many years, selling her antiques at area shops. She loved to tend to her garden and maintained a beautiful yard up until her last days. She enjoyed a mostly...
Gloria Elizabeth Perez, age 91 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on December 7, 1929 in Bath, South Carolina to the late Mr. Joseph and...
Emily Raulerson Lake City
Emily Marion Raulerson, age 88 of Lake City passed away, Sunday March 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1932 in Baker County to the late Mr. Lewis and Bessie (Rowe) Fraser. She attended Baker County Schools and graduated in 1950. She married the love of her life, Mr. Charles “Virgil” Raulerson on November 14, 1950 in Folkston, Georgia, and they would spend over seventy wonderful years together. She would go on to work for the United States...
Emily Marion Raulerson, age 88 of Lake City passed away, Sunday March 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 26, 1932 in Baker County to the late Mr. Lewis and Bessie...
David Kirkland Glen St. Mary
David Earl Kirkland, age 71 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. David was born on December 18, 1949 in Punta Gorda to the late Bishop David H. and Minnie (Crews) Kirkland. He was a 1966 graduate of Baldwin High School and would join the United States Air Force to serve his country, as well as to see the world outside of Florida. He would serve as an Aviation Aerial Photographer in Vietnam. He was last stationed at Robins...
David Earl Kirkland, age 71 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. David was born on December 18, 1949 in Punta Gorda to the...
Betty Andrews Glen St. Mary
Betty Lou Andrews, age 81 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Douglas Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Betty was born February 27, 1940 to the late Mr. Sydney P. and Ethel (Totty) Andrews in Petersburg, Virginia. She eventually would settle in Baker County, where she spent over 50 years. She worked for thirty years at the Northeast Florida State Hospital and was also a licensed cosmetologist. Ms. Betty loved painting and was well...
Betty Lou Andrews, age 81 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the Douglas Center for Caring at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Betty was born February 27, 1940 to the late...
Beulah Holley Glen St. Mary
Beulah Ellen Holley, age 80 of Glen St. Mary and a longtime resident of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Community Hospice at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital Riverside. Ms. “Ellen” was born on January 25, 1941 in Madison to the late Mr. Colon and Clyde (Williamson) Malone. She eventually settled in the Jacksonville area, where she would spend the rest of her life. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for numerous construction companies. She enjoyed a...
Beulah Ellen Holley, age 80 of Glen St. Mary and a longtime resident of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Community Hospice at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital Riverside....
Dennis Hodges Macclenny
Dennis “Bimbo” Olon Hodges, age 48 of Macclenny passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 23, 1972 to the late Mr. Buford and Shirley Mae (Waldo) Hodges in Gainesville, Florida. “Bimbo” was a lifelong Baker County resident who was loved by many. He was known for his outgoing personality and was one who never met a stranger. He was a dedicated husband, father, and friend. He spent many wonderful years with the love of his life,...
Dennis “Bimbo” Olon Hodges, age 48 of Macclenny passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 23, 1972 to the late Mr. Buford and Shirley Mae...
Teresa Lipsey Keystone Heights
Teresa Diane Lipsey, age 55 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Ascension’s St. Vincent’s Clay County. She was born September 3, 1965 to the late Mr. Edward and Glenda (Delk) Lipsey in Tifton, Georgia. She attended nursing school at Florida Community College at Jacksonville (presently FSCJ) and received her registered nursing license. She was passionate about her work, tending to patients for over thirty years at St. Vincent’s, as well as for...
Teresa Diane Lipsey, age 55 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Ascension’s St. Vincent’s Clay County. She was born September 3, 1965 to the late Mr. Edward...
Mary Boyce Jacksonville
Mary Ernestine Boyce, age 94 of Jacksonville passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Alma, Georgia on October 28, 1926 to the late Mr. Thomas and Rena (Tanner) Peacock. Mrs. Ernestine worked for many years for Bell South before retiring. She remarried in her later years to Mr. Keith Boyce and they spent 24 years together. She loved to travel, going on cruises, and camping. On her and Mr. Keith’s first trip, they drove...
Mary Ernestine Boyce, age 94 of Jacksonville passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Alma, Georgia on October 28, 1926 to the late...
Derek Sapp Glen St. Mary
Derek Dwayne Sapp, 41 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Derek was born in Jacksonville on March 23, 1979 to Mr. Buddy and Alice (Moody) Sapp. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and a 1998 graduate of Baker County High School. Derek loved being a father and spending time with his children. He coached his son in little league football all the way up until high school. He was dedicated to his work driving a...
Derek Dwayne Sapp, 41 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Derek was born in Jacksonville on March 23, 1979 to Mr. Buddy...
Richard Kitchens Middleburg
Richard Lee Kitchens Sr., age 72 of Middleburg passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1948 in Dallas County, Texas to the late Mr. Jim and Vena (Sims) Kitchens. “Rick” would serve proudly in the United States Army and later settle in Jacksonville area. He worked for many years in the automotive industry, holding management positions for many years for dealerships like Regency Dodge, Orange Park Dodge,...
Richard Lee Kitchens Sr., age 72 of Middleburg passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1948 in Dallas County, Texas to...
Betty Young Macclenny
Betty Jean Young, 90 of Macclenny passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Community Hospice – Bailey Center for Caring in St. Augustine. Betty was born in Mooresville, North Carolina on June 8, 1930 to the late Mr. Henry and Wilma (Moore) Davis Sr., one of four children. She worked for many years at a cotton mill in North Carolina and was lucky enough to meet Elvis Presley on a visit he made to the mill in the 1950’s. She eventually settled in Baker County where she enjoyed...
Betty Jean Young, 90 of Macclenny passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Community Hospice – Bailey Center for Caring in St. Augustine. Betty was born in Mooresville, North Carolina...
Colby Harris Glen St. Mary
Colby Keith Harris, age 25 of Glen St. Mary passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 30, 2021. Colby was born February 9, 1995 to the late Mr. Alfred Godwin Jr. and Nicole (Woods) Nunez in Jacksonville. Colby attended Baker County schools and was a graduate of Baker County High School, Class of 2013. After high school, Colby pursued his ambitions, becoming a truck driver in Texas and most recently was working back in Florida for QD Trucking. Colby was an avid fan of Florida State Seminole...
Colby Keith Harris, age 25 of Glen St. Mary passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 30, 2021. Colby was born February 9, 1995 to the late Mr. Alfred Godwin Jr. and Nicole (Woods) Nunez in...
Virginia Smith Taylor
Virginia Lois Smith, age 63 of Taylor passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. She was born October 26, 1957 to the late Mr. Elic and Mary (Farris) Combs in Jacksonville. She had been a resident of Baker County for nearly the last twenty years and was an attending member of Taylor Church. Virginia loved to spend time with family and friends, but especially her grandkids. She enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, camping, and visiting the...
Virginia Lois Smith, age 63 of Taylor passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. She was born October 26, 1957 to the late Mr. Elic and Mary...
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