Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

Mar 20, 2022

Rebecca Lynn Ervin, age 39 of Baldwin went on to her heavenly home Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Community Hospice at UF Shands of Jacksonville. Rebecca was born in Trenton, New Jersey on October 8, 1982 to Mr. John Ocker and Mrs. Rae Johnson. Rebecca was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter and friend. She had made Baldwin her home...

Mar 12, 2022

Donald Alvin Johns, age 60 of Waycross passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Donald was a lifelong resident of Waycross, born on February 14, 1962 to the late Mr. William and Mary Jane (Corbett) Johns. Donald enjoyed living a private life, while enjoying a few close friends from time to time.

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Mar 12, 2022

Steven Daniel Rogers, age 76 of Middleburg, joined our Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born on October 31, 1945 in Rome, Georgia to the late Mr. Robert “Cottonbud” and Doris (McKinney) Rogers. He would serve twenty-two years in the United States Navy, retiring as Chief Petty Officer in 1985.

Mar 6, 2022

Franklin D. Armstrong, age 79 of Macclenny passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his residence. Franklin was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the late Mr. Robert and Mary (Bowman) Armstrong. Franklin enjoyed a mostly private life here in Baker county for the last twenty years. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, as well as going to the dog track from...

Mar 4, 2022

James Everett “J.E.” Newmans, Jr., age 90 of Baldwin passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. J.E. was born on February 6, 1932 in Manning to the late Mr. James and Mattie (Harris) Newmans, Sr. Mr. Newmans dedicated many years at the Glen St. Mary Nursery before retiring. In his...

Mar 4, 2022

Ruth Prevatt Collier, age 70 of Otter Creek passed away Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center. She was born in Brooksville on October 22, 1951 to the late Mr. William and Violet (Faircloth) Prevatt. Ruth would spend most of her life in Jacksonville but had spent the last few years in the Levy County...

Feb 27, 2022

Elois Edna Crews, age 79 of Macclenny passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Brooksville on October 12, 1942 to the late Mr. Lloyd and Clyde (Stansell) Croft, Sr. She would go on to graduate from Paxon High School. She would move to the Black Bottom area...

Feb 23, 2022

William Alan Bolser, age 66 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. “Alan” to those who knew him, was born on January 26, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to the late Mr. Ronald and Patricia (Wilson) Bolser. Mr. Bolser would worked for many years in the sheet metal industry...

Feb 22, 2022

Betty Lou Horne, age 78 of Macclenny passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born on September 14, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Edward and Roseland (Hathcote) Lowery. Ms. Betty resided in Baker County until 1980, where she raised her family. She dedicated over ten...

Feb 18, 2022

Emily Juanita Taylor, age 53 of St. George passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born in Jacksonville to the late Mr. Emmett and Myrtle (Foreman) Bowden on December 2, 1968. She would reside in Baldwin for a number of years until recently settling in St. George with her husband. Emily loved...

Feb 17, 2022

Lee Andrew Cochran, age 68 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at UF Shands Hospital of Gainesville. Lee was born on December 12, 1953 to the late Mr. Andrew and Annie (Appleton) Cochran. Mr. Lee worked as a skilled mechanic for many years. In his time away from work, you could most always find Lee...

Feb 12, 2022

Doris Pearl Thornton, age 80 of Bryceville passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Jacksonville on July 23, 1941 to the late Mr. Everett and Lucille (Fouraker) Surrency. Ms. Doris loved to prepare meals and tend to her family and was a dedicated mother and wife for...

Feb 11, 2022

Earl Joseph Gonzalez, age 82 of Macclenny passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on February 1, 1940 to the late Mr. Joe and Dicie (Crews) Gonzalez in Jacksonville. Most people in Baker County knew Mr. Earl from his years of dedicated service as a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office,...

Feb 10, 2022

(E-8)1SG. Roger Doyle Woods, US Army, (Retired), age 72 of Sanderson passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. He was born in Sanderson on May 5, 1949 to the late Mr. Percy and Evelyn (Griffis) Woods. He was a lifelong resident of Sanderson apart from his years of service in...

Jan 21, 2022

Jerry Glenn Manning, Sr., age 64 of Macclenny passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at his residence. A long time resident of Baker County, Jerry was born in Jacksonville on May 25, 1957 to the late Mr. Martin and Sybil (Yancy) Manning. Jerry would work for many years as an accomplished truck driver. He was a loving and supportive...

Jan 20, 2022

Linda Faye Waters Hawkins, age 64 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at UF Health Downtown. Linda was born on November 3, 1957 in Palatka to the late Herbert and Donnie Faye (Dukes) Waters, Sr. Ms. Hawkins was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved the time she had to spend with her grandchildren and even...

Jan 17, 2022

Tina Jannette Hurley, age 39 of Jacksonville passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. Tina was born on January 20, 1982 to Mr. Robert Haigler and Ms. Renee Runyan and was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. She was a dedicated mother to her three children and loved spending time with family. In her younger years she enjoyed outing to the...

Jan 10, 2022

Herbert Harris, Jr. born December 15, 1954 in Glen St. Mary died on Monday, January 10, 2022 at the age of 67 following a short battle with cancer.  Herbert, also known as “Junior”, was a lifelong resident of Glen and enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, or working outdoors. Herbert was always known for his friendly demeanor and willingness...

Jan 5, 2022

Evelyn Terry, age 84 of Lake City passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Columbia County, born on January 22, 1937 to the late Mr. Frank and Evelyn (Dedow) Johnson. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker for many years....

Jan 3, 2022

Tommy Ray Blair, age 66 of Glen St. Mary passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 3, 2022 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville on January 22, 1955 to the late Mr. Laurie and Ellie Ruth (Smith) Blair. He moved to Baker County in 2004 and enjoyed a mostly private life to himself. He loved to be...