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Charles  T. Barber

Charles T. Barber

May 6, 2018

Mr. Charles Thomas Barber, age 66 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Mr. Barber was a native of Macclenny and a retired United States Army Veteran. He was employed by the Florida Department of Corrections until his retirement in 2011. He was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge #2414 in Macclenny....

Waldo  Rodney Williams

Waldo Rodney Williams

Apr 30, 2018

Mr. Waldo Rodney Williams, age 56 of Macclenny, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. Mr. Williams had been an auto mechanic for all of his adult life. An easy going man, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother: Mary Williams Hoover of Jacksonville; brothers: Floyd Howard of Cherokee, NC, Randy (Nancy) Williams...

Joyce  F. Wilson

Joyce F. Wilson

Apr 21, 2018

Ms. Joyce F. Wilson, age 80 of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. Born in Macclenny to the late John W. and Delilah Combs Gainey, Ms. Wilson had been a near lifelong resident of Baker County. A retired cook, she enjoyed traveling with her family, watching TV, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived...

Joseph E. "Joe" Melton

Joseph E. "Joe" Melton

Apr 20, 2018

Mr. Joseph E. "Joe" Melton, age 62 of Jacksonville and formerly of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. A native of Virginia, Mr. Melton had been in this area since 1979. He was a retired road construction foreman, and had been employed by Affordable Asphalt, Builder's First Source, and DT Services, Inc., all in Jacksonville. He was...

Donald  Clinton Parker

Donald Clinton Parker

Apr 20, 2018

Mr. Donald C. Parker Sr. age 78 of Bryceville, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. Mr. Parker was born in Michigan and was a United States Navy Veteran. He had been a resident of Bryceville for the last 42 years. Mr. Parker was a retired crane operator, having worked at Gerdau Steel for twenty-five years. He was a volunteer firefighter...

Barbara  Ann Stivender

Barbara Ann Stivender

Apr 12, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Ann Stivender, age 78 of St. George, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Mrs. Stivender was born in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Austin and Ann Giles. She grew up in Jacksonville and was a member of the first graduating class at Ribault High School in 1958. Eventually settling in St. George with her family, she enjoyed traveling,...

William  L Bencker

William L Bencker

Apr 11, 2018

Mr. William L. Bencker, Jr. age 90 of St. George, passed away, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late William and Anna Bencker Sr. and was a United State Army Veteran. He will be remembered as a kind, caring man who had a passion for racing Porsches. He is survived by his former wife...

Joseph  Clyde Anderson

Joseph Clyde Anderson

Apr 2, 2018

Reverend Joseph Clyde Anderson, age 77 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Born in Baxter to the late JC and Mary Anderson, he was a lifelong Baker County resident. He spent almost forty years as an ordained minister and was a member of Bethel Holiness Church in Jacksonville. Reverend Anderson devoted over twenty-five years to prison...

Peggy  Sue O'Berry

Peggy Sue O'Berry

Mar 29, 2018

Mrs. Peggy Sue O'Berry, age 59 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. A lifelong Baker County resident, Mrs. O'Berry was the youngest child of the late Edward and Thelma C. Dinkins. She enjoyed living a simple life; going fishing, riding in the woods and going to yard sales. Mrs. O'Berry loved flowers and gardening and spending time with...

Leslie  Gail Heimbach

Leslie Gail Heimbach

Mar 7, 2018

Mrs. Leslie G. Heimbach, age 47 of St. George, GA passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Born in Ohio to the late Bus and Cherry Green, she was a lifelong resident of St. George. Mrs. Heimbach was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the Florida Gators and the Ohio State Buckeyes....

Larry  E. Scott

Larry E. Scott

Feb 20, 2018

Larry Eugene Scott, age 75, of Macclenny, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born in Moorehead, North Carolina to the late Romain and Lola Scott. Mr. Scott was a resident of Macclenny since 2002, coming here from Baldwin, where he lived since the early 1970's. Larry enjoyed a career spanning many years as a truck driver, where...

Edward W. "Eddie" Hodges

Edward W. "Eddie" Hodges

Feb 6, 2018

Mr. Edward W. "Eddie" Hodges, age 68 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Eddie was born in Lake City and lived in Moniac as a child but spent the majority of his life in Baker County. He was a retired welder; having worked for Load King Manufacturers and Rubin Iron Works in Jacksonville. He was very involved with...

Thomas J. "Tommy" Holland

Thomas J. "Tommy" Holland

Feb 4, 2018

Mr. Thomas J. "Tommy" Holland, age 63 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. A thirty year Columbia County resident, Mr. Holland was originally from Natchez, Mississippi. He loved working outdoors as a land surveyor for many years. He also spent some time as an air conditioner installer. Mr. Holland was a motorcycle enthusiast and also enjoyed deep...

William  R. Blackburn

William R. Blackburn

Feb 1, 2018

Mr. William R. Blackburn, age 59 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born to the late Homer and Mildred Blackburn, in Burnwell, West Virginia and formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. Blackburn was a resident of Glen St. Mary for the last 32 years. He was a roofer, working in the construction industry for many years. He...

Leland A. "L.A." Whitehead

Leland A. "L.A." Whitehead

Jan 28, 2018

Mr. Leland A. "L.A." Whitehead, age 77 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. Mr. Whitehead was born to the late Alexander and Florence H. Whitehead and was a lifelong Baker County resident. Mr. Whitehead was a retired mechanic with the county road department and an assistant pastor at Nolan Ridge Church in Maxville for many years. He was...

John  V. Beneduce

John V. Beneduce

Jan 21, 2018

Visitation

JAN 31. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

Forbes Funeral Home 409 W Macclenny Ave Macclenny, FL, 32063 Service

JAN 31. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Forbes Funeral Home 409 W Macclenny Ave Macclenny, FL, 32063

Sherryl  L. Crowder

Sherryl L. Crowder

Jan 10, 2018

Mrs. Sherryl L. Crowder, age 69 of Baldwin, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Mrs. Crowder was a devoted wife and mother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was also a longtime Macclenny Walmart employee and will be remembered for her loving, outgoing personality. She enjoyed camping and riding motorcycles and will be truly missed by...

Debra  E. Alexander

Debra E. Alexander

Jan 4, 2018

Mrs. Debra E. Alexander, age 62 of Sanderson, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Originally from Miami, Mrs. Alexander had been a Baker County resident since 2005. She spent many years as an administrative assistant in the shipping/transportation industry. She was also a former manager at Zaxby's, having been employed there since it opened in 2007. Mrs. Alexander was a...

Kelly  Dean Raulerson

Kelly Dean Raulerson

Dec 30, 2017

Mr. Kelly Dean Raulerson, age 37 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. A native of Jacksonville, he was born to Kathy Thompson Murphy and the late Charles D. Raulerson. Kelly worked in the construction industry as a framer for many years. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed going hunting and fishing. He was an easy going, happy person...

David  B. Coverdale

David B. Coverdale

Dec 12, 2017

Mr. David B. Coverdale, age 76 of Maxville, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Mr. Coverdale was born in Indiana to the late Lee and Elnora Coverdale. After serving in the US Navy, he settled in Maxville and started a family. He was an ordained deacon at First Baptist Church of Maxville, where he was a longtime member. Mr. Coverdale...

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