OUR STAFF
Brittnee was born in Jacksonville, FL and has been a lifelong resident of Baker County, FL. She is the daughter of Chris and Stacey Dopson and the granddaughter of Dr. Gary and Veda Dopson and Bill and Diane Guerry. Brittnee is a 2008 graduate of Baker County High School and a 2012 graduate of the Mortuary Science Associates Degree Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
Funeral service has been a part of Brittnee’s life since she was a small child, spending her days running around the funeral home. Growing up around the industry it was a natural decision to become involved in the family business. Brittnee has two precious daughters, Eva and Emree. In her spare time Brittnee enjoys spending time at the lake with her family, traveling and cooking.
Hawke manages everyday operations at the funeral home. He has grown up around the funeral business his entire life and finds serving others in their time of loss to be his calling.
He is a 2014 graduate of Baker County High School and a 2018 graduate of Florida State College of Jacksonville, with an associates degree in Funeral Service.
He is also a Florida notary public and has performed wedding ceremonies. He is an active member of the Baker County Chamber of Commerce and is currently serving as the secretary for the Macclenny Lions Club.
He enjoys spending time with family and friends, outings on his boat and attending concerts.
As of February 26, 2021, Hawke assumed ownership of the business and is proud to be the only local funeral home with staff dedicated to one location and community.
Serving with the funeral home since 2010.
Doug has more than 25 years of funeral service experience upon joining our staff in July 2024. A Clay County resident since 1997, he is active in his community by serving as a board member of the Lake Asbury Homeowner Association and through his veteran work with the American Legion Post 250 in Middleburg.
As a member of the American Legion Riders, Doug volunteers on many charity motorcycle events and is a proud member of the Patriot Guard Riders. He also is a former elder of St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Doug was born in Virginia, raised in Minnesota, and moved to Florida in 1988. He is a graduate of Florida State College, Edison Community College and Barry University. He also had a 27-year career in the fire service obtaining the rank of Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal with Clay County Fire Rescue.
When he isn't at work, Doug enjoys "glamping' in his motorhome, hunting and fishing. He is the proud father of four grown children, two grandchildren and the busy "pet parent" of three mini dachshunds.
Doug has trained in one of the busiest funeral homes and central care facilities in Jacksonville, with a proven track record of providing efficient and appropriate service as a funeral director, embalmer, and manager of a crematory. His experience and passion for the funeral service is shown in his ability to be compassionate and understanding, allowing him to comfort and guide families in their time of sorrow.
Alexis Scheider was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was raised in Baker County, Florida. Alexis graduated from high school in 2020 and proceeded to enter the United States Army National Guard. Upon returning home from training, Alexis knew she wanted to enter the funeral business and was thrilled to jump at the opportunity to work at Guerry Funeral Home. Alexis now attends St. Petersburg College’s Mortuary Science program where she is working towards gaining her Associates of Science in Mortuary Science. Alexis enjoys fitness and spending time with her family.
Vanessa brings years of experience in customer service and various clerical roles.
She is a proud mother and grandmother and is an attending member of Christian Fellowship Temple.
She is very passionate about serving this community with much love, care, and respect
Serving with the funeral home since 2021.
Jamie Lee was born and raised in Baker County where she graduated from BCHS in 2011. Soon after high school, Jamie Lee married Trevor Bloxham and moved to Fort Hood, Texas where Trevor served in the US Army. They moved back to Baker in the fall of 2015 when Jamie Lee began working for the Baker County School System. Over the years, she has balanced raising their children and dabbling in various fields. From the school system to other local entities, Jamie Lee has always been involved in our community and has a heart for Baker County and the people in it. As the GFH Community Liaison, Jamie Lee’s role is to keep our community first in everything we do. The Guerry family has been serving the families of Baker County since 1982, and as our county continues to grow, Jamie Lee ensures our team keeps support for our community as the top priority. When she’s not busy as our community liaison, you can find her with her favorite people, her husband Trevor and four kids: Garson (10), Charlee Grace (8), Forrest (1) and Moses (3 months).
Tom has been a resident of Clay county for over 30 years. He worked in the property and casualty insurance industry for over 30 years. He served First Coast families for over 10 years with funeral homes in Jacksonville. Tom is excited to serve families here in Baker county!
Serving with the funeral home since 2020.
Jana was born in Jacksonville and is a lifetime resident of Baker County. She is a 1999 graduate of Baker County High School. After high school, Jana attended the University of North Florida earning a degree in English Education in 2005. Recently, she earned her master's degree in Educational Leadership. By day, Jana is an instructional coach and enjoys working with the people of Baker County.
A strong work ethic drives Jana, and she enjoys working and being productive with her time. She believes any time spent making a difference is time well spent and she brings this passion to our Guerry family. In her spare moments, she enjoys working in the yard, cooking, and baking.
Wes is a native Floridian born and raised in Duval County. He has over 50 years in the funeral service, as well as cemetery management. He is a proud husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is looking forward to serving families in our area and being apart of the Forbes family.
Serving with the funeral home since 2020.
David is a lifelong resident of Baker County and a graduate of Baker County High School. He worked for many years for the Department of Corrections and later for Baker County Sheriff's Office. He has recently retired and is excited to join us here at the funeral home.
In his spare time, David is an avid outdoorsman. He enjoys hunting with family and friends in Georgia and spending time with his wife, Sheila, and his children and grandchildren.
Serving with the funeral home since 2021.
Billy is a Baker County Native and a graduate of Baker County High School. He is currently working for the Baker County Sheriff's Office and formerly worked for the Department of Corrections. Billy is also a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
Billy enjoys spending time with his wife, Cindy, children, and grandchildren in his free time.
Serving with the funeral home since 2021.
Rev. Terry Yerby is a resident of Jacksonville and was formerly the pastor of First Baptist Church of Bryceville.
He enjoys spending time outdoors, boating, hunting and fishing.
He is excited to provide his services to families in our community when the need arises.
Serving with the funeral home since 2021.
Tracey was born and raised in Baker County. She graduated from BCHS in 2009, then pursed her AA from FGC and Bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration from WGU. For the past 15 years, Tracey has worked at Baker County Medical Services, our local hospital, serving our community in many different aspects of healthcare. She brings a diverse knowledge and medical background to our team with numerous certifications, licenses, and a huge passion for helping and serving others. In August of this year, she decided to branch out and step into a new direction joining our Guerry Forbes Funeral Home Family.
Tracey is engaged to Quientin Canaday, and they will be getting married in April of 2025. Together they have 6 children; Whalen, Blaikley, Addisyn, Haigen, Conley, and Hudson. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, working outside in the yard, being on their boat, and hunting. She loves shopping, home projects, and refurbishing furniture, but you can most likely find her at the ballpark watching her children play ball.
