Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

Nov 17, 2024

Mr. David Nathaniel Mullis, age 72, of Bryceville, FL passed away Sunday, November 17th at his home after a long illness. Nathan's final chapter in his four and half years was of a very heroic battle against Alzheimer's. By the grace of his Savior Jesus most people didn't realize he fought hard to stay in control of everyday life. Nathan...

Nov 10, 2024

Ms. Joan Elaine Smothers, age 78, of Macclenny, FL passed away Sunday, November 10th in the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, FL following an extended illness. Ms. Smothers was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Noah and Bernice Harvey Caldwell. She spent most of her life as a resident of Baker County, FL and worked at...

Nov 8, 2024

Ronald Dwayne Barwick, a cherished member of his family, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida. Born on July 31, 1963, Ronald was the son of Ronald Barwick and Yvonne (Smith) Hartsfield.

Ronald’s life was characterized by his warm spirit and love for simplicity. He took great pleasure in watching movies, collecting CDs, and, most importantly, spending time with...

Nov 6, 2024

Dwight Wray “Pete” Davis, Jr., 38, a lifelong resident of Sanderson passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center Downtown after a brief illness. He was born on November 7, 1985 to Dwight, Sr. and Linda (Sweat) Davis. Pete worked for several years in the construction industry as a machine operator. He loved to spend his free time...

Nov 4, 2024

Emily Elaine Collins, a cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister and aunt, passed away on November 4, 2024, age 28. Emily was born in Jacksonville and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She was a member of the 2014 graduating class of Baker County High School and went on to college to receive technical degrees in business operations and business specialties.

Emily...

Nov 2, 2024

JN Canaday, a lifelong resident of Baxter passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2024 with family by his side. He was 79 years old. JN was born on December 31, 1945 to the late Mr. Gus and Nova (Burnsed) Canaday, one of nine children. He graduated from Baker County High School and would work for the Terminal...

Oct 31, 2024

Anna Rita Bolduc, age 91, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ernest Bolduc, and the daughter of Walter and Margaret Kaczynski. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 8, 1933 she resided in Pelham, New Hampshire for many years before relocating to Macclenny, Florida. She...

Oct 10, 2024

David Alton DeVane, 80 of Jacksonville, passed away with his family by his side Thursday, October 10, 2024. David was born September 27, 1944 in Jacksonville and grew up in Palatka. David would join the United States Army Reserves at the age of nineteen, and would serve his country for eight years. Mr. DeVane would go on to work...

Oct 8, 2024

Robin Ann Mann, 66 of Sanderson, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 8, 2024. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Robin was the youngest of six girls, born at Ed Fraser Hospital on August 31, 1958 to Mr. Brantley and Mary (Jones) Humphreys. Robin worked for a...

Oct 4, 2024

Kenneth Toneia Thornton, Sr., a longtime Baker County resident passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Custead Care Center at the age of 85. The son of Ralph and Melba (Sparkman) Thornton, he was born in Raiford on June 27, 1939. Kenneth was a hardworking man with a variety of talents, spending time during his life in...

Oct 2, 2024

Joyce Marian (Fitzsimmons) Wright, 88, of Macclenny, FL died peacefully Wednesday morning October 2, 2024. Joyce was born in Jacksonville, FL and lived there the majority of her life before moving to Baker County in 1998. She began working at the Florida Times-Union in 1954 where she met the love of her life, Keith R. Wright, whom were married...

Sep 27, 2024

Wanda Gail Thigpen, 69, of Macclenny, Florida, went to be with Jesus on Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side. Wanda was born on July 24, 1955, in Milledgeville, Georgia, where she grew up and graduated high school. After high school, Wanda spent a short time in Columbia, South Carolina, and many years...

Sep 26, 2024

Rae Marie Thompson, age 70 of Baldwin passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at UF Health Hospital Jacksonville. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1954, Rae was the daughter of Samuel and Melva (Hacker) Johnson. Rae would graduate from Hamilton High School West in Trenton, New Jersey and go on to join the United States Marine Corp. After...

Sep 13, 2024

Dennis Franklin Burns, 57 of Thonotosassa, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at Tampa General Hospital with family by his side. Best known as “Frank” or “Frankie” to family and friends, he was born on January 6, 1967 to the late Charles Burns and Sue (Jones) Burns. Frank grew up in Wakulla County and spent the majority of his...

Sep 10, 2024

Roger Alan Redding, a lifelong resident of Braford County passed away Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Starke on October 27, 1956 to Mr. Lonnie “Arthur” Redding, Sr. and Mrs. Minnie (Pringle) Redding. Roger would graduate from Bradford High School and would work a long career with the department...

Sep 2, 2024

Sharon Yvonne Duval Jackson, 65 of Jacksonville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Duval County, born on September 13, 1958 to the late JD Canter and Gladys (Duval) Canter. For many years, Sharon was the owner and operator of a tree trimming service. She enjoyed spending her time away from work...

Aug 26, 2024

Forrest Harold Wright, age 57 of Jacksonville passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Orange Park Medical Center. Forrest was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on April 16, 1967. He would go on to play football in college at Western New Mexico and would continue to help young players develop for many years as a coach and mentor.  He...

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...