OBITUARIES
Joyce Ott
Apr 29, 2015
Mrs. Joyce M. Ott, age 85 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015. A forty year Baker County resident, Mrs. Ott was an active member of Glen Baptist Church, where she enjoyed participating in the 55 Plus Ministry. She was an exceptional baker and loved using her talent as an outreach ministry to the sick and shut-in....
Elizabeth Taylor
Apr 23, 2015
Ms. Elizabeth "Betty" G. Taylor, age 64 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. Born in Ocala, to the late Edgar and Colleen Smothers Greene, Ms. Taylor was a lifelong Baker County resident and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny. Having obtained her teaching degree at the University of West Florida, she returned to Baker...
Essie Lane
Apr 19, 2015
Mrs. Essie Marlene Lane, age 75 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. Mrs. Lane was a homemaker who took great pride in keeping house and raising her family. She was an excellent seamstress who loved sewing, quilting by hand, and gardening. She especially enjoyed fishing, spending several weeks out of the year at North Beach in St. Augustine....
Maurice Raker
Apr 18, 2015
Mr. Maurice "Brother" Raker, age 84 of Crawfordville, passed away at his home, Saturday, April 18, 2015. A lifelong Wakulla County resident, Mr. Raker was a commercial fisherman. A US Army veteran, Mr. Raker served during the Korean War and received several medals and commendations. He was a member of the Whiddon Lake Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed farming, fishing,...
Jean Murray
Apr 16, 2015
Jean Molly Murray, age 90, moved on to her next life on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Molly was born in Ilkeston, England, to the late Arthur Donson and Ida Gwendolyn Beardesley Donson, on March 31, 1925. She married Larry, an American paratrooper, and moved to this country after WWII to begin her new life. While raising two children she held...
Dianne Burke
Apr 13, 2015
Mrs. Dianne Burke, age 58 of Panacea, passed away, Monday, April 13, 2015. Mrs. Burke was a Certified Nursing Assistant and loved working with her elderly patients. She enjoyed attending church, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband: Robert Burke; son: Jerry Michael (Danielle) Landrum of Eastpoint, Florida; step-son: Robert Burke of Gatlinburg, TN;...
Willine Jewell
Apr 11, 2015
Mrs. Willine S. Jewell, age 61 of Sanderson, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Mrs. Jewell was a homemaker who enjoyed doing yard work and sitting outside by a fire. She also liked listening to country music and going fishing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by...
Linda Sands
Apr 3, 2015
Mrs. Linda Sue Sands, age 66 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. A lifelong Baker County resident, Mrs. Sands was formerly employed at Northeast Florida State Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed attending church and singing at Pine Level Church in Baxter where she was a member and along with her sister and son, was part...
Mary Griffis
Mar 25, 2015
Mrs. Mary O. Griffis, age 92 of Manning, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Mrs. Griffis was born to the late John W. and Edna Hargroves Manning and was a lifelong Baker County resident. She was a homemaker and greatly enjoyed caring for her children and grandchildren. She loved quilting, embroidery, and cooking. She also enjoyed attending church and travelling...
Bryan Mobley
Mar 19, 2015
Mr. Bryan Mobley, age 56 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015. A lifelong resident of Macclenny, Mr. Mobley was a registered nurse and an avid Gator football fan. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his friends. He especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his son: Joel (Beverly) Lauramore...
Mary Wade
Mar 16, 2015
Ms. Mary Ann Wade, age 62 of Sopchoppy, passed away Monday, March 16, 2015. A longtime Wakulla County resident, Ms. Wade enjoyed fishing, visiting friends and neighbors and spending time with family. She is survived by her daughter: Dana (Tony) Smith of Crawfordville; sister: Nancy (Jeff) Jefferson of Crawfordville; three grandchildren and numerous other family members. She was preceded in...
Barbara Ray
Mar 11, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Ann Ray, age 59 of Glen St. Mary and formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Mrs. Ray enjoyed taking walks, feeding the ducks at the duck pond at Arlington Park in Jacksonville and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her mother: Elsie Webb of Macclenny; brother: J.D. Herrell of New...
Cecil Ross
Mar 11, 2015
Cecil A. "Junior" Ross, Jr. age 75, of Panacea, Florida passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Mr. Ross was a lifetime Panacea resident and a retired commercial fisherman who loved mullet fishing and oystering. He was a US Army veteran who loved taking his dogs, Runt and Chica, for rides in the car. He enjoyed attending Panacea Full Gospel Assembly...
Delma Thomas
Mar 6, 2015
Mr. Delma L. Thomas, age 74 of Panacea, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015. Born in Panacea, to the late Joseph L. and Geneva (Hartsfield) Thomas Sr., Mr. Thomas was a lifelong Wakulla County resident. He was the owner of D. L. Thomas Seafood and loved spending time on the water, fishing and oystering. He was a member of the...
Arthur Covington
Mar 1, 2015
Mr. Arthur Joe Covington, age 72 of Sanderson, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015. Mr. Covington was a retired construction worker who enjoyed watching westerns and wrestling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of forty three years: Donna Carol Covington; son: Arthur J. "Buddy" Covington of Live Oak; daughters: Jeannie...
Ruby Stafford
Feb 28, 2015
Mrs. Ruby E. Stafford, age 71 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. Mrs. Ruby was a native of Vienna, Georgia and lived in Lake City most of her life. She was the co-owner of Stafford's Fire Extinguisher Service. Mrs. Stafford enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and watching Forensic Files on TV. She loved sports and cooking for her...
Lawana Green
Feb 26, 2015
Mrs. Lawana Estell Green, age 83 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Mrs. Green was a retired food service provider for the Baker County Sheriff's Department. An avid sports fan, she loved watching the Atlanta Braves, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Florida Gators play ball. She especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports....
Annie Tyre
Feb 20, 2015
Ms. Annie Joyce Tyre, age 76 of Sanderson, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. Ms. Annie was a member of Vineyard of Love Ministries but also enjoyed attending Glen Friendship Tabernacle. She was dedicated to living and singing for the Lord and shared His love with everyone she met. She loved her family and enjoyed going shopping. She is survived...
William Combs
Feb 19, 2015
Mr. William Ray Combs, age 83 of Sanderson, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. A devoted father and friend, Mr. Combs believed in working hard to provide for his family and friends. He was a US Navy Veteran, received a National Defense Service Medal, and was proud to have served his country. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and...
Penny Jernigan
Feb 18, 2015
Mrs. Penny Ray Jernigan, age 50 of Okeechobee and formerly of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Mrs. Jernigan was a homemaker who loved her children, nieces, and nephews and was at her happiest with a child in her arms. She is survived by her husband: Paul Jernigan; sons: Andrew Max Jernigan and Christian Douglas Jernigan both of Okeechobee;...
