OBITUARIES
Alphia Elizabeth Davis
Jun 18, 2022
Alphia Elizabeth Davis, age 95 of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born in Macclenny on October 3, 1926 to the late Mr. Harris and Mary Ann (Green) Tyson. She would graduate from Baker County High School, salutatorian of the class of 1944. She would go on to work...
Bernard Orval Hurd
Jun 12, 2022
Bro. Bernard Orval Hurd, age 85 of Glen St. Mary went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the Community Hospice Hadlow Center for Caring. Born in Castlewood, Virginia on August 7, 1936, Bernard was one of five children born to the late Walter and Lilly (Bise) Hurd.
Brother Hurd...
Joyce Starling Hodges
Jun 9, 2022
Joyce Starling Hodges, age 88 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center of Orange Park. She was born on September 14, 1933 to the late Mr. Robert and Viola (Conner) Starling and would grow up in the Baxter/Moniac area. Mrs. Joyce would go on to marry Mr. Everette Hodges and together...
David W. Beeman
Jun 8, 2022
David W. Beeman, age 78 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his home. David was born in Moline, Illinois on March 30, 1944 and adopted by Leon and Esther (Buey) Beeman. He would grow up in this area and would eventually attend a local college, as well as go on to proudly serve in the United...
Susan Carol Hodges
May 27, 2022
Susan Carol Hodges, age 65 of Macclenny passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at Community Hospice Center at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Born in Lake City on October 24, 1956 to the late AJ and Vadie (Crews) Hodges, Susan was a Baker County resident for nearly her whole life.
She loved the outdoors, working in her...
Dottie Marie (Timmons) Metcalf
May 22, 2022
Dottie Marie Timmons Metcalf, age 76 of Panacea passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 28, 1946 to the late Mr. Will Henry and Gervis (Smith) Timmons, an only child. She would settle in Wakulla County in the mid 70’s and would reside there for the rest...
J.C. Reynolds
May 16, 2022
J.C. Reynolds, age 84, a lifelong resident of Wakulla County, passed away at his home in Panacea on Monday, May 16, 2022 with his family by his side. J.C. was born on October 13, 1937 to the late Mr. Thomas E. and Bertha Mae (Tucker) Reynolds in Smith Creek. Mr. Reynolds was a dedicated husband and father and was...
Cecil William Pringle
May 10, 2022
Cecil William Pringle, age 76 of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 after an extended illness at the Community Hospice Center at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area, Cecil was (one of fourteen children) born to the late Cecil and Gracie (Fouraker) Pringle, on March 12, 1946 in Bryceville.
He...
Diane Taylor Moseberth
May 3, 2022
Diane Taylor Moseberth, age 79 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Baptist Hospital Downtown. Born in Jacksonville on October 28, 1942, Diane was the daughter of the late Mr. James and Annie (Riner) Taylor. Residing in Baker County since 1974, Ms. Moseberth worked for many years in banking, notably for the former Citizen’s branch...
Lois Jean Gillespie
Apr 27, 2022
Lois Jean Gillespie, age 96 of Crawfordville passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Eden Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Lois was born in New Castle, Indiana to the late Virgil and Olive Paul on March 5, 1926. She would work for a number of years as a secretary in the automotive industry. Ms. Gillespie loved music, playing the...
William Lovell Hawkins
Apr 21, 2022
William Lovell Hawkins, age 65 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at UF Health Downtown. Spending most of his life in Jacksonville, William was born to the late Mr. Thomas and Mary (Timberlake) Hawkins, Sr. in Savannah, Georgia on June 11, 1956. Mr. Hawkins worked for many years in flooring installation and also dedicated years of service...
Tabbatha Lee Armstrong
Apr 18, 2022
Tabbatha Lee Armstrong, age 36 of Macclenny passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at Fouraker Hills Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after an extended illness. Tabbatha was born on January 10, 1986 in Jacksonville to Mr. Timmy Norman and Ms. Rhonda Waters and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. Tabbatha was a social woman who enjoyed get-togethers with family...
Bessie Louise Martin
Apr 14, 2022
Bessie Louise Martin, age 93 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her home with family by her side. Bessie was born in Steubenville, Ohio on January 19, 1929 to the late Carl and Leona (Johnson) Call, Sr. Ms. Bessie enjoyed keeping a well organized and maintain home and raising her children. She enjoyed decorating...
Sally Anne Short
Apr 3, 2022
Sally Anne Short, age 89 of Macclenny and formerly of Interlachen passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her daughter’s home with her children by her side. Sally was born in Plattsburgh, New York on September 13, 1932 to the late Mr. Perley and Margaret (Buskey) Fesette. Ms. Short loved life, spending time with her family and friends. She...
Christie Lynn Raulerson
Mar 28, 2022
Christie Lynn Raulerson, age 47 of Macclenny passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at her residence. Christie was born in Jacksonville on July 8, 1974 to Mr. Fred and Merline (Dobbs) Raulerson and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She enjoyed spending time with friends and will be remembered as a fun loving, caring woman.
She...
Linda Louise Wilkerson
Mar 27, 2022
Linda Louise Wilkerson, age 67 of Baldwin passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1954 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Albert and Stefanie (Forgiel) Nadeau. She would go on to receive an associates degree and after moving to the Jacksonville area, she would work for many...
William Douglas Fiser
Mar 20, 2022
William Douglas Fiser, age 65 of Macclenny passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. William was born on October 19, 1956 in Jacksonville to the late Mr. James “Jack” and Billie (Justus) Fiser. William enjoyed a life that revolved around automobiles. He worked for many years as a service...
Rebecca Lynn Ervin
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...
Donald Alvin Johns
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.
He...
Steven Daniel Rogers
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.
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