OBITUARIES
Chester Lentz
Jan 27, 2016
Mr. Chester R. Lentz, age 63 of Macclenny, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania to the late RC and Anne Alberts Lentz. Mr. Lentz worked in the engineering department of the Northeast Florida State Hospital in Macclenny for the past fourteen years. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and riding his motorcycle. He was...
Jerry Harvey
Jan 17, 2016
Mr. Jerry J. "Crip" Harvey, age 55 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. Mr. Harvey was a lifelong Baker County resident. He was the son of the late James and Ernestine Davis Harvey. He was an avid Florida Gator football fan and loved to go fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and especially loved...
Sarah Kubelka
Jan 15, 2016
Ms. Sarah Yvonne Kubelka, age 67 of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. Ms. Kubelka was a lifelong Jacksonville resident. She was the office manager for Dr. Thomas Russell DMD for twenty five years until his retirement; and was currently the office manager for Dr. Dwight Jones DMD. Sarah was a "social butterfly" who never met a stranger and...
John Cunningham
Jan 15, 2016
Mr. John M. Cunningham III, age 65 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. Mr. Cunningham was originally from West Virginia and lived in Jacksonville for most of his adult life before moving to Macclenny fifteen years ago. He was a salesman in the produce industry and he enjoyed golfing and camping. His great love was his family and...
Charles Ray
Jan 3, 2016
Mr. Charles F. "Papa Derf" Ray, age 72 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. Mr. Ray was a United States Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War. After his service to his country, he was a cargo manager for twenty five years at Piedmont Airlines. He loved fishing and owned a bait and tackle shop for...
Allan Lentz
Jan 1, 2016
Mr. Allan Dale Lentz, age 83 of Tallahassee, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016. Mr. Lentz was a retired salesman and a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed swimming and thrift store shopping. He was a collector of many things but particularly Hummel figurines. He is survived by his nephews and many friends. A private interment service will take place...
William Clark
Dec 21, 2015
Mr. William Curtis Clark, age 70 of Wacissa, Florida, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. A lifelong Jefferson County resident, he was born to the late William and Louise Trimble Clark. He was a retired plumber and as a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #592, his work allowed him to travel around the country. He enjoyed fishing...
David Crawford
Dec 4, 2015
Mr. David R. Crawford Sr., age 63 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2015. Mr. Crawford was a lifelong Baker County resident and worked in underground utilities until his health began to decline. He will be remembered as someone who was always willing to help a friend, neighbor, or anyone else who was in need. He loved to go...
Lee Spears
Nov 25, 2015
Mr. Lee Nell Spears, age 86 of Spring Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015. He was the son of the late Willie and Nellie Whaley Spears, and was a lifelong resident of Spring Creek. Mr. Spears was a United States Marine Corps veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. Upon his return from service, he married Ms. Barbara, his...
Solomon Burnsed
Nov 23, 2015
Mr. Solomon James Burnsed, age 79 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015. Born in Moniac, Georgia to the late Edmund J. and Altia Raulerson Burnsed, he lived in Baker County the majority of his life. Mr. Burnsed retired after thirty seven years of service as a road inspector for the State of Florida Department of Transportation....
Claib Putnal
Nov 20, 2015
Mr. Claib "Clay" M. Putnal III, age 51 of Eastpoint, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015. He was a lifelong Franklin County resident. Clay was a truck driver who loved his job. In his spare time he enjoyed camping and fishing. He also loved going to the beach, listening to music, and spending time with his family and friends. He...
Joseph Putnal
Nov 18, 2015
Mr. Joseph G. Putnal Sr., age 49 of Eastpoint, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Mr. Putnal was born in Carrabelle to the late Claib and Eleanor Goughnour Putnal II and was a lifelong Franklin County resident. He was a truck driver who enjoyed fishing and racing when he was off the road. He especially loved spending time with his...
Brenda Whitfield
Nov 12, 2015
Mrs. Brenda Jean Whitfield, age 65 of Crawfordville, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015. She was a homemaker and took great joy in being a wife and mother. As the daughter of a minister, she enjoyed attending church, music, and playing piano. She loved traveling to the mountains and to the beach. Mrs. Whitfield enjoyed spending time with friends and...
Martha Miller
Nov 10, 2015
Mrs. Martha Caroline "Callie" Miller, age 103 of Lake City/Fort White, moved into the Lord's Kingdom Monday, November 30, 2015. The Lord, being pleased with His daughter, released her from all cares and worries after fulfilling her calling here on earth. Callie was born September 11, 1912 in the community of Brush Creek in Athens, Tennessee to Christopher and Margaret...
Linnie Mann
Nov 3, 2015
Mrs. Linnie Mae Mann, age 74 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Born in Macclenny to the late Clifford and Allie Hersey Hodges, Mrs. Mann was a lifelong Baker County resident. After her retirement from Northeast Florida State Hospital, she enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her family and friends. She loved attending Raiford Road...
Brianna Lauramore
Oct 31, 2015
Ms. Brianna M. Lauramore, age 21 of Sanderson, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. Brianna was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She attended Baker County High School where she was a member of the Business Academy and worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield until she graduated in 2012. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She enjoyed...
Shawn Hall
Oct 30, 2015
Mr. Shawn Clayton Hall, age 33 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015. A lifelong Baker County resident, Shawn enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog football fan. He dearly loved his children and his Nana, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Shawn had a kind and loving heart,...
Timothy Thompson
Oct 25, 2015
Mr. Timothy B. Thompson, age 51 of Woodbine, GA, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 after an extended illness. Born in Indiana, to the late William H. and Nona Sanders Thompson, Mr. Thompson had been in the Hilliard/Jacksonville area since the age of 5 years old. He was a truck driver and when he wasn't working, he enjoyed tinkering on...
Bonnie Bolen
Oct 19, 2015
Mrs. Bonnie G. Bolen, age 68 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. A longtime Jacksonville resident, she retired after thirty three years of service as a distribution clerk for Revlon, USA. After her retirement, she relocated to Glen St. Mary to be closer to family and friends. She was an avid reader, enjoyed golfing, and will...
Thelma Mahler
Oct 14, 2015
Mrs. Thelma Mahler, age 76 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Mrs. Mahler was a homemaker who loved cooking and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed fishing and hunting. She is survived by her husband: Richard Mahler; son: Dallas (Katherine) Fisher of Glen St. Mary; and two grandsons: Paul A. Fisher and Timothy J....
