Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

Aug 17, 2024

Ewell Grant Mills, Jr., a longtime resident of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home at 82 years of age. Ewell was born in Scalf, Kentucky on November 23, 1941, the son of Ewell, Sr. and Litha (Davis) Mills. Upon high school graduation, Ewell moved to Ohio where he met his wife and...

Aug 9, 2024

Miss Adalynn Janette Shamonski was met by the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born on July 30, 2024 to adoring parents, Andrew Shamonski and Gracie Brewer. Though her time on Earth was brief, Adalynn will be dearly missed by her entire family.

She is survived by her parents: Andrew Shamonski and...

Aug 5, 2024

Ret. ENCM. Michael Glen Heinz of Glen St. Mary passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic at the age of 78. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 11, 1946, Michael was the son of Gustav and Helen (Ward) Heinz. ENCM. Heinz dedicated thirty years of active service to the United States Navy, serving in Vietnam and...

Aug 5, 2024

Mary Louise Gibson, age 90 of Lawtey passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born on December 8, 1933 in Lake City to Mr. Earl and Beulah (Horne) Norris. She worked for many years as a nursing assistant. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, fishing and traveling with family.

She was preceded in...

Jul 26, 2024

Michael Addison Magruder of Jacksonville passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Baptist Health Downtown at the age of 53. Michael was a lifelong resident of Duval County, born on October 12, 1970 to Mr. Michael Herman and Nancy (Dubberly) Magruder. He was a family-oriented man, who loved to spend time traveling with his wife. He was a...

Jul 26, 2024

Sandra Elaine Canaday Crawford, age 64 of Moniac passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at UF Health of Jacksonville. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Georgia Bend, born on October 30, 1959 to the late Lonnie and Lois Jean (Burnsed) Canaday, Jr. Sandra would graduate from St. George High School and would go on to work for the...

Jul 23, 2024

William Michael “Frogg” Escorpizo, 52, passed away on July 23, 2024 in his home surrounded by his beautiful wife and immediate family. Frogg drove a million miles around North Florida in his "Ole blue" and has now driven up to heaven to meet so many who have passed before.

Frogg is survived by the beautiful love of...

Jul 16, 2024

Richard Gregory “Ricky” Taylor, age 71 of Glen St. Mary passed away in the morning hours of Tuesday, July 16, 2024 with his family by his side. Ricky was the son of the late Milton and Lucille (Crews) Taylor, born in Jacksonville on April 3, 1953. Ricky attended Baker County schools and went on to receive his Associates Degree...

Jul 12, 2024

David Ryan Peddie, age 31 of Crawfordville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 12, 2024. Ryan was born in Tallahassee on April 8, 1993 to Mr. George and Evelyn (Elkins) Peddie. Ryan would attend Wakulla County schools and was a graduate of Wakulla County High School. He would work for several years as a roofer. In...

Jul 8, 2024

James Thomas “PeeWee” Starling, 79, passed away on July 8, 2024 in St Cloud after a short battle with cancer. Born on October 19, 1944 in Baker County, Florida, PeeWee spent most of his life in Bradford and Baker County. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church and honorably served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Jul 6, 2024

Rev. Steven Jackson Taylor of Crawfordville went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 82.

Steve was born on June 30, 1942 in Panacea, the son of Monroe and Minnie (Porter) Taylor. He would proudly serve his country in the Army National Guard and receive an honorable...

Jul 1, 2024

Henry Mae Forbes, Jr., LFD, the son of Henry Mae and Ella (Stevens) Forbes, Sr., swiftly departed this earthly life on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 59. Born in Tallahassee on May 18, 1965, Hank grew up in “the creek” in Wakulla County. As a child he loved sports, watching wrestling, and playing football and baseball...

Jun 28, 2024

Ettie Ruth Greene, age 80 of Spring Creek, passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Born in Spring Creek on January 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Isadore and Albertice (Martin) Porter. She would attend Wakulla schools and receive her cosmetology license from Lively Vocational Technical College. For many years she ran...

Jun 18, 2024

Richard Sherman Raulerson of St. George passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1945 to Mr. Sherman and Helen Raulerson in Jacksonville. Richard was a dedicated longtime employee of CSX Railroad, holding a multitude of positions until his retirement. In his retirement, he was a hardworking farmer and cattleman. Richard loved to...

Jun 15, 2024

William Henry Redding, known affectionately as “Billy” or “Bill”, age 78 of San Mateo passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka. Billy was born in Palatka to proud parents, Lonnie and Minnie Redding, Sr. He would attend Bradford County Schools and was a graduate of Bradford High School. He was a self employed...

Jun 14, 2024

Gary Owen Ploucher, a longtime Macclenny resident, passed from this life in the comfort of his home on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of 75. He was born in Lake City on June 24, 1948 to Mr. Ted and Addie Longstreet. Gary worked the majority of his life in the construction field, many years as a superintendent....

Jun 3, 2024

Freddie Morris Reynolds, Jr., age 63 of Moniac passed away at home on Monday, June 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 8, 1961 to Mr. Freddie and Linda (Mullins) Reynolds, Sr. He would live the entirety of his life in the Georgia Bend, passing away about a mile from the home he grew up...

May 27, 2024

Geneva Lee Taylor, age 92 of Macclenny and previously of St. George, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Baptist Healthcare Downtown. Geneva was raised in Jacksonville and worked for several years in retail, mainly in JC Penny’s. She was a particularly thrifty shopper and loved getting the latest and greatest deals. For the last six years, Geneva was...

May 21, 2024

Ret. CMC, Charles Douglas “Chuck” Lawson, age 67 of Macclenny passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Chuck was the son of Mr. Charles and Stella (Fisher) Lawson, born on February 10, 1957 in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Lawson would enlist in the United States Navy, dedicating thirty-one years of his life to serving his country, retiring...

May 15, 2024

Sterlynn Kelley Crews was born with angel wings, meeting Jesus at birth on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was the precious daughter of proud parents Dominic Crews and Chasity Ellis. She is survived by her brothers, Josua Pendleton, Jr., Kayden Ellis, and Fallon Crews; maternal grandfather: Richard Ellis; paternal great-grandparents: Paula and Henry Crews; aunts and uncles: Brandy Brown,...