OBITUARIES
Tony Crawford
Jun 17, 2019
Tony Crawford, 84, of Hawthorne passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville. A longtime resident of Baker County, Mr. Crawford relocated to Hawthorne 15 years ago after meeting Mrs. Ruby, who later became his wife. Mr. Tony was born January 2, 1935 to the late Mr. Alton B. and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Kirkland)...
Amy Lynn Kelley
Jun 4, 2019
Amy Lynn Kelley, 36 passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. She was a long time resident of Baker County and also Rainelle, WV. She spent her time in Baker County employed by Northeast Florida State Hospital until she moved to West Virginia where she worked as a home healthcare provider, as well as for Child Protective Services. In recent years,...
William Otis Lilly
May 28, 2019
William "Junior" Otis Lilly, 70 of Macclenny passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Junior was born to the late Cebert and Arlene (Gillispie) Lilly on August 10, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. He grew up and spent many years in Ohio before moving to Baker county over twenty years ago. In his spare time, Mr. Lilly...
Argathia Carpenter
May 28, 2019
Argathia Carpenter, 73 of Macclenny passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her residence. Ms. Carpenter had been a resident of Baker county for over 30 years and worked as a cook and waitress in restaurants. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on January 10, 1946 to the late Mr. Russell and Della (Layton) Carpenter. In her spare time...
Thomas Ralph Norman
May 16, 2019
Thomas Ralph Norman, 33, of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring. Mr. Norman was a resident of Jacksonville for most of his life, spending some time in Baker County. He was born on May 20, 1985 to Mr. Sammy and Carol (Cline) Norman. He worked for several years in the family...
Mary Joan Walton
May 16, 2019
Mary "Joan" Walton, 79, of Macclenny passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 peacefully, after months of illness, at her home with her family by her side. Joan was born to the late Mr. William and Lily Pearl (Shiver) Fudge on November 13, 1939 in Pelham, Georgia. Joan loved God, family, and friends. She last worked at St. Vincent's Hospital for...
Wayne Beasley Wilford
May 9, 2019
Mr. Wayne Beasley Wilford, age 69 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home after returning from a trip to the mountains with his dear wife. Wayne was born on June 15, 1949 to the late Mr. George B. and Teretha (Beasley) Wilford in Jacksonville. He grew up there and attended Duval county schools, graduating from Robert...
Elsie Elizabeth Webb
May 7, 2019
Ms. Elsie Elizabeth Webb, age 91 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. Ms. Elsie was born on March 6, 1928 in Mayport, Florida to the late Mr. John J. and Minnie (Goodwin) Hilgerson. Elsie grew up in the Jacksonville area and worked as a waitress in her early years. While working as a...
Marlene M. Thrift
May 7, 2019
Ms. Marlene M. Thrift, age 65 of Glen St. Mary, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ocilla, Georgia on September 14, 1953 to the late Mr. William E. Beverly and Mrs. Maude (Hutchison) Beverly. Ms. Marlene spent her early years...
Franklin James Anthony Parker
Apr 23, 2019
Master Franklin James Anthony Parker, age 2 of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Macclenny. Franklin was born on April 27, 2016 in Macclenny to his loving parents, Mr. Timothy Bouknight and Ms. Misty Williams. Franklin was an upbeat, happy child who loved life. His favorite activities were to go swimming and watching PJ Masks. He always had...
William Tyrone Bloodsaw
Apr 19, 2019
Mr. William Tyrone Bloodsaw Jr., age 18 of St. George, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. William was born to Mr. William Bloodsaw Sr. and Ms. Cynthia Murrell on August 22, 2000 in Pompano Beach, Florida. William spent his early years in Pompano Beach and Lehigh Acres, before moving to the area in...
Henry Dave Rhoden
Apr 15, 2019
Mr. Henry Dave Rhoden, age 61 of Macclenny, passed away at St. Vincent's Riverside on Monday, April 15, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born in Lake City on October 4, 1957 to Mr. Henry Seaf Rhoden and the late Mrs. Mary Opal (Williams) Rhoden. He spent his entire life in Baker County. Mr. Dave spent 17...
Cecil Robert Hagan
Apr 8, 2019
Mr. Cecil Robert Hagan Sr., age 83 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Community Hospice of St. Vincent's Riverside surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hagan was born in Callahan, Florida on May 9, 1935 to the late Mr. Girvin and Dora Lee (Braddock) Hagan. He grew up in Callahan and later moved to Baker...
Robert Griffin Pettyjohn
Apr 5, 2019
Mr. Robert "Bobby" Griffin Pettyjohn Jr. age 58, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at Haven Custead Care Center of Orange Park. Mr. Pettyjohn was born in Warner Robbins, Georgia on February 15, 1961 to the late Mr. Robert G. Pettyjohn Sr. and Ms. Effie Bradley Kennedy. He spent most of his life as a resident of Jacksonville....
Mary Esther Fletcher
Mar 27, 2019
Ms. Mary "Esther" Fletcher, age 85 of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab with her family by her side. Ms. Esther was born in Sanderson to the late Mr. Spencer and Mary (Fouraker) Thomas on May 1, 1933. She spent the majority of her life as a resident of Baker County. Ms. Esther's pride...
Eunice Marie Starling
Mar 25, 2019
Ms. Eunice Marie Starling, age of 72 of Jacksonville, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. Ms. Starling was born in Jacksonville on December 6, 1946 to the late Mr. James and Thelma (Crews) Starling. Eunice was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and attended Paxon High School. Ms. Eunice dedicated several years to Mercedes-Benz in...
Michael James Burnsed
Mar 25, 2019
Mr. Michael James Burnsed, age 66 of the Georgia Bend, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Acosta Rua Center in Jacksonville with his family by his side. He was born February 24, 1953 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to the late Mr. Theodore and Ms. Alice "Betty" (Clark) Burnsed. Michael spent his early years in Maine, attending Robert W....
Richard Eugene Collett
Mar 25, 2019
Mr. Richard Eugene Collett, age 49 of Jacksonville, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Orange Park Medical Center. Richard was born to the late Mr. Alvin and Faye (Luke) Collett and spent most of his life in Jacksonville. He spent the majority of his days as a handy man, working jobs and helping people however he could. He was...
Lonnie Arthur Redding
Mar 13, 2019
Mr. Lonnie "Arthur" Redding Sr., age 96 of Lawtey, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 surrounded by his family at The E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville, Florida. A lifelong resident of Lawtey, Mr. Redding was born March 12, 1923 to the late Mr. Henry and Cecilia (Wilkerson) Redding. At the age of 19, Mr. Redding entered into United...
Lora Peeler Addison
Mar 11, 2019
Ms. Lora Peeler Addison, age 51 of Macclenny, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at her residence. Ms. Addison was born on January 25, 1968 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Mr. Clyde A. and Wanda (Thornton) Peeler. She had spent the last 20 years as a resident of Baker County. Ms. Lora was devoted to her family. She loved...
