OBITUARIES
Jefferson Eugene Watkins
May 23, 2023
Jefferson Eugene “Jeff” Watkins, age 59 of Lake City passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania on September 7, 1963 to the late James and Linda (Hatcher) Watkins.
Jeff was a skilled cabinet maker and enjoyed working with his hands. He was a longtime resident...
Leisa Leanne Townsend
May 17, 2023
Leisa Leanne Townsend of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 after an extended illness at the age of 57. Born in Jacksonville, Leisa was the daughter of James “Dugan” and Margylee (Rodgers) Townsend and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She would graduate from Baker County High School and would work multiple jobs over the...
Vicky Strickland Tobell
Apr 28, 2023
Vicky Strickland Tobell, of Crawfordville passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House in Tallahassee after an extended illness at the age of 64. She was born in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Billy Strickland and Anne (Smith) Strickland. She would work for many years with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles...
Davidlee Shawn Stansbury
Apr 23, 2023
Mr. Davidlee Shawn Stansbury, age 47 of Macclenny passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Shawn was born in Jacksonville on August 4, 1975, and was raised by his loving grandmother, Mary Ruth. Shawn was known around Baker County for his work in the furniture business, doing repairs and deliveries. He was currently...
Walter Marvin Nelson
Apr 13, 2023
Walter Marvin “Walt” Nelson, age 30 of Bryceville passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Walt was born in Hollywood, Florida on November 11, 1992 to Mr. Erik and Lynn (Clement) Nelson. He would spend the majority of his life in South Florida before migrating to Bryceville about two years ago.
Walt loved the outdoors,...
Theron Helms
Apr 12, 2023
Theron Helms of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay Hospital at the age of 92.
Theron was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia, the son of the late John and Mattie (Harrell) Helms on February 21, 1931. He spent his youth on the farm. He would eventually settle in Baker County in the...
Kris R. Tolliver Haines
Apr 11, 2023
Kris R. “Krissy” Tolliver Haines, age 57 of Macclenny passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Krissy was born in Lake City to the late Edward “Buddy” Tolliver and Roxie “Jenny” (Nipper) Tolliver on October 11, 1965.
Krissy would work for Ray’s Nursery for a number of years. In her spare time, she...
Samuel Heron Lindsey
Apr 1, 2023
Samuel Heron Lindsey, age 77 of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his residence. Born in Coleman, Alabama, Sam was the son of Johnny Lindsey and JC and Hattie (Sinyard) Harvey. He was born December 5, 1945.
Sam was widely known as a hard working man, working as a boilermaker for over forty...
Edward Clyde Wirick, Jr.
Mar 31, 2023
Ret. SPCO Edward Clyde “Ted” Wirick, Jr. of Macclenny passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital at the age of 81. He was born on January 25, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Sara (Wilson) Wirick, Sr.
Mr. Wirick was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and...
David Gene Hunter, Jr.
Mar 21, 2023
David Gene Hunter, Jr. of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home at the age of 56. He was born in Jacksonville to the late Mr. David Hunter, Sr. and Mrs. Lana (Wilcox) Hunter.
David would work for a number of years in road construction. In his time away from his job,...
Winston Schell Byrd
Mar 18, 2023
Winston Schell Byrd, age 81 of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Baker County, he was born on January 9, 1942 to the late Travis and Elvie (Anderson) Byrd.
Winston or “Schell”, worked for over forty years as a truck driver, dedicating time to Southern...
Mary Katherine Murray
Mar 11, 2023
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Murray of Jacksonville, passed away at the Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville on Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by her family at the age of 69. She was raised in Jacksonville, born on July 26, 1953 to the late Mr. Francis and Louise (Scott) Murray. She would attend Bishop Kenney High...
Joshua Aaron Swann
Mar 6, 2023
Joshua Aaron Swann passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2023 at the age of 33. Joshua was born in Jacksonville on March 30, 1989 to the late Mr. Arthur W. and Kapriece (Bethune) Swann. He would spend most of his life in the First Coast area, living the last few years in Macclenny.
Joshua was a tower...
Breyer Grayson Lawrence
Mar 4, 2023
Baby Boy Breyer Grayson Lawrence, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center Downtown Campus. He was born to loving parents Kaden and Aleah Lawrence.
Breyer was very loved and will continue to be remembered and cherished by his family.
He is survived by his parents: Kaden and Aleah...
Lillian Davis Kirkland
Mar 2, 2023
Lillian Davis Kirkland, a Sanderson native, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Center at the age of 93. Lillian was born on September 2, 1929 to the late Mr. Ervin and Eva (Dorman) Davis.
Miss Lillian would be best described as a hard-working woman. She was the owner of the Fraser Food...
Candy K. Eagle
Feb 23, 2023
Candy K. Eagle of Maryland Heights, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her residence, at the age of 73. Candy was born in Miami on April 19, 1949 to the late William “Bill” and Mary (Hall) Eagle. She was the owner of a home health care service in the St. Louis area.
Candy was very...
Gary Lynn Thomsen, Sr.
Feb 22, 2023
Gary Lynn Thomsen, Sr., age 71 of Old Town, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Center after an extended illness. Gary was born in Aitkin, Minnesota on December 29, 1951, to the late Mr. Donald and Marjorie (Fettic) Thomsen, one of eleven children.
Gary would proudly serve his country in the United States...
Jonathan Gabriel Macdonald
Jan 30, 2023
Jonathan Gabriel MacDonald, age 41 of Ocala, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 30, 2023. Jonathan was born in West Monroe, Louisiana on April 5, 1981 to the late Mr. Michael and Mrs. Margaret (Cozatt) MacDonald.
Jonathan was known for his friendly and joking personality. He enjoyed being around family and friends. He worked for several years in...
Leo Harold Taylor
Jan 30, 2023
Leo Harold Taylor, age 80 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home with his family at his side. Leo was born in Taylor on May 23, 1942 to the late Mr. Warren and Roxanne (Dinkins) Taylor, Sr.
He would proudly serve his country, dedicating twenty-two years of his life to the...
Carlin Eugene Mobley
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Carlin Eugene “Buddy” Mobley, age 64 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Orange Park Hospital. He was born in Macclenny on June 20, 1958 to the late Carley and Betty (Norman) Mobley. Buddy would work as a plumber for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, watching NASCAR races, and...
