OBITUARIES
Dorothy Kathaleen Tyson
Nov 24, 2017
Ms. Dorothy Kathaleen Tyson, age 73 of Hawkensville, Georgia and formerly of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Ms. Tyson was a 35 year Baker County resident before moving to Georgia due to health reasons. She was born in Jacksonville to the late Theodore and Dorothy Byrd Canaday. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker who...
Chester David Park
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. Chester David Park, Jr., age 49 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Jacksonville, Mr. Park grew up in Baker County and was a 1986 graduate of Baker County High School. He was a plumber/pipefitter by trade and a member of the Plumber and Pipefitter's Union Local 234 in Jacksonville. He enjoyed taking road...
Donald E. "Don" "Poppy" Brosseau
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Donald E. "Don" "Poppy" Brosseau, age 82 of Middleburg, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. An Illinois native, Mr. Brosseau spent most of his life in Indiana and some time in North Carolina before settling in Middleburg. He had a long, successful career in the insurance industry and after thirty five years, retired as a Regional Claims Manager for...
Steven Douglas Thomas
Nov 19, 2017
Mr. Steven Douglas Thomas Jr., age 31 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. A lifelong Baker County resident, Steven grew up attending Baker County schools and was a member of the Baker County High School graduating class of 2004. He was employed by Jax Underground Utilities, Inc. in Jacksonville. Steven loved music, singing, and playing guitar....
Nancy E. Taylor
Nov 19, 2017
Ms. Nancy E. Taylor, age 71 of Macclenny and formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Ms. Taylor was born in Chicago, IL but was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. Ms. Taylor was the owner/operator of 103rd Street Wrecker Service and Eagle Towing. She was known for her work ethic and will be remembered as a hard-working woman....
John Nolan Drummond
Nov 18, 2017
Dr. John Nolan Drummond, age 71 of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born in Jacksonville to the late John and Alberta Canova Drummond, he was a longtime Baker County resident. After serving in the United States Army, he obtained a Bachelor of Chemistry degree from Jacksonville University and a medical degree from the University of Miami. Dr. Drummond...
Lacey E. Padgett
Nov 10, 2017
Mr. Lacey E. Padgett, age 45 of Taylor, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. Mr. Padgett worked in the mining industry as a heavy equipment operator. He loved being in the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed riding in the woods in his pickup truck "Dodge-zilla". He was a loving family man and will be remembered...
George Lawrence Forist
Nov 5, 2017
Mr. George L. Forist Jr., age 75 of Sanderson and formerly of St. George, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. Mr. Forist worked in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed playing pool and planting flowers. He was a loving, honest man who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his sons: Ricky Forist...
Cyndi L. Harvey
Nov 3, 2017
Ms. Cyndi L. Harvey, age 65 of Jacksonville and formerly of Baker County, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. Born in Jacksonville to the late Alfred E. and Marie Potter Smith Sr., Ms. Harvey grew up attending Baker County Schools. She was a majorette in high school and a member of the 1969 graduating class. She was the branch manager...
Cecile R. Lovette
Oct 31, 2017
Mrs. Cecile R. Lovette, age 75 of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was a long time resident of the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area before moving to Live Oak in 2006. Mrs. Lovette enjoyed playing Bingo, traveling, gardening, baking, and sewing. She also enjoyed attending church and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Lovette will be...
Edith "Granny" Merrett
Oct 29, 2017
Ms. Edith "Granny" Merrett, age 94 of St. George, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born in Texas to the late John and Josephine Keen Cochran. She was a resident of Jacksonville before moving to St. George more than fifty years ago. Ms. Merrett retired from Winn Dixie and was a member of the Scottish Chapter 295...
Fount "Sonny" Duncan
Oct 26, 2017
Mr. Fount "Sonny" Duncan Jr., age 72 of Jacksonville, went to meet his heavenly father on Thursday, October 26, 2017 after a short stay at St. Vincent's Hospital, followed by hospice. Sonny was born in Fresno, California to the late Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force retired, Fount Duncan and Rosalind Duncan. During his formative years, the Air Force relocated his family...
James Daniel Addison
Oct 17, 2017
James Daniel Addison, age 25 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. A lifelong Baker County resident, he attended local schools and was a 2010 graduate of Baker County High School. James was a Crew Leader for Shaw's Tree Service and attended Manntown Congregational Holiness Church in Glen St. Mary. He enjoyed going fishing and raising chickens. When he...
Corine Mann
Oct 15, 2017
Ms. Corine Mann, age 81 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Born in Alachua County to the late Ralph and Lillie Mae Garret Sparkman, Ms. Mann was a longtime Baker County resident. Ms. Mann was employed by the King Edward Cigar Factory in Jacksonville for many years. She also attended beauty school in Jacksonville and was a beautician...
Carl F. "Sonny" Kirkland
Oct 12, 2017
Mr. Carl F. "Sonny" Kirkland, age 66 of Sanderson, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. Mr. Kirkland was born in Panama City, Florida, to the late Franklin and Mildred Meyer Kirkland. He spent most of his life in Jacksonville before moving to Baker County fifteen years ago. For many years, he worked as a heavy equipment operator and was also...
Jack L. Richendollar
Sep 26, 2017
Mr. Jack L. Richendollar Sr., age 61 of Highland, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2017. Born in Starke, to the late George and Daphine G. Richendollar, he was a lifelong resident of Bradford County. He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired corrections officer, having been employed by the Lawtey Correctional Institution for twenty five years. Mr. Richendollar...
Idus Clifford Hodges
Sep 17, 2017
Mr. Idus Clifford Hodges, age 70 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017. Born in Macclenny, to the late Clifford and Allie Hersey Hodges, he was a long time Lake City resident. He is survived by his brother: David (Retha) Hodges of Starke; sister: Janie (Alfred) Wiggins of Sanderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Larry Eugene Davis
Sep 16, 2017
Mr. Larry Eugene Davis, age 65 of Sanderson, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. Born in Lake City to the late Leslie and Bonnie Alford Davis, Mr. Davis was a lifelong Baker County resident. He was a proud United States Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He worked for Florida Wire and Cable Company and retired after twenty...
James William "Jim" Watkins
Sep 14, 2017
Mr. James W. "Jim" Watkins, age 63 of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was the only child of the late Edgar and Jamesetta F. Watkins. Mr. Watkins was a United States Navy Veteran who served as a salvage diver. After his military service he spent over thirty years as a truck driver, and accumulated over three million...
Daniel R. "Big Dan" Harrison
Sep 13, 2017
Mr. Daniel R. "Big Dan" Harrison, age 60 of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was born in Iowa, but grew up surfing in El Cajon, California before settling in Baker County in 1974. A southern rock music fan, Mr. Harrison spent some time traveling with the Rossington Collins band. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and especially enjoyed...
