OBITUARIES
John Cruse
May 21, 2014
John "Johnny" Morgan Cruse, age 60 of Sopchoppy, Florida passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, Mr. Cruse was a commercial fisherman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother: Mary Virginia Cruse of Irvington, AL; sons: John Rhuben Cruse of Tallahassee and Blake (Candace) Anderson of Lamont, Florida; daughter: Cissy Cruse...
James Addison
May 9, 2014
Mr. James W. Addison, age 72 of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014. Mr. Addison was born in Raiford, Florida to the late Johnnie and Clarice Dees Addison. He was a retired truck driver who enjoyed wrestling, gardening, and spending time with family and friends and his cats. He is survived by his wife: Carolyn Addison; daughters: Teresa Gary...
Ruby Barg
May 3, 2014
Ruby Louise Yarbrough Barg, 77, entered her eternal home Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Cypress Village Healthcare Center. Ruby was born in Taylor, FL, March 1, 1937 to Henrietta L. Yarbrough and the late Roy Yarbrough. She was the firstborn of four children and the first grandchild of the late Arthur and late Maggie Raulerson Yarbrough. Ruby was very talented...
David Harvey
May 3, 2014
Mr. David D. Harvey Sr., age 50 of Taylor, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014. Mr. Harvey enjoyed fishing and Nascar Racing and was an avid Florida Gator fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his sons: David Harvey Jr. and Thomas Harvey, both of Taylor; daughters: Brandi Harvey of Taylor and...
Nellie Sutton
Apr 26, 2014
Ms. Nellie Sutton, age 75, of Bushnell, Florida passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Ms. Sutton was born in Clay Hill to the late Nelson and Ida Prescott. She was in the banking industry for thirty five years and was the Honorary Mayor of Land O'Lakes. She was the president of the Land O'Lakes Rotary Club and Chairman of the...
Mary Pyle
Apr 15, 2014
Ms. Mary E. Pyle, age 91 of Maxville, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Originally from New Jersey, Ms. Pyle was a twelve year local resident. Mary had a heart for the community, volunteering with the Auxiliary Fire Department, Girl Scouts, and various other community activities. She enjoyed travelling, hiking, camping, fishing, and dancing and loved spending time with family...
Dan Zemel
Apr 8, 2014
Mr. Dan E. Zemel, age 63 of Panacea, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. A United States Navy Veteran and a United States Coast Guardsman, Mr. Zemel loved being on the ocean. A licensed boat captain, he enjoyed fishing and boating. He also enjoyed travelling and riding motorcycles. He is survived by a loving companion, Dona Swindle of Crawfordville; daughter:...
William Wright
Apr 7, 2014
Mr. William "Bill" Ted Wright II, age 55 of Crawfordville, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. A thirty-four year Wakulla County resident, Mr. Wright was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. An "adventurer", he liked catching snakes and spending time outdoors, appreciating nature. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Buck Bottom Hunting Club. He...
Jeremy Brown
Apr 5, 2014
Jeremy Shane Brown, age 29 of Crawfordville, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mr. Brown was a former Amos P. Godby High School student and an ROTC cadet who enjoyed martial arts, weight lifting, and playing video games. He loved riding motorcycles and driving hotrods. He was a talented artist and loved spending time with his loved ones. He is...
Harvey Harris
Apr 1, 2014
Mr. Harvey P. "Ted" Harris, age 91 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Mr. Harris served twenty-two years in the U.S. Navy and was a retired barber who enjoyed travelling and playing golf. He loved studying and teaching the bible and attending church at Christian Fellowship Temple, where he was a member. He especially loved spending time with...
Mary Yarborough-Ollearo
Apr 1, 2014
Mary Esther Yarborough-Ollearo, age 94 of West Park, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014. She was born in Baxter, Florida to the late James Corbett and Lovie (Crews) Yarborough Sr. A retired clothing designer, Ms. Yarborough-Ollearo was a talented seamstress. She loved sewing and cooking and lived life to its fullest. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends....
George Beasley
Mar 30, 2014
Mr. George Tyree Beasley, age 67 of Sanderson, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014. Mr. Beasley was a lifelong resident of Baker County and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed tinkering on cars and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his sons: Michael...
Roger Alexander
Mar 29, 2014
Mr. Roger G. Alexander, age 64 of Sanderson, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014. Mr. Alexander was a fifteen year Baker County resident who very much enjoyed driving a school bus for the local school system. He loved riding motorcycles and talking on the CB radio. Mr. Alexander had a heart for animals and loved his three dogs. He was...
Annie Roger
Mar 20, 2014
Ms. Annie Ruth Roger, age 80 of Panacea, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. A member of the Panacea Full Gospel Assembly Church in Panacea, she enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her sons: James Carter of Panacea and Mike Carter of Tallahassee; six grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. The family will...
Dora North
Mar 13, 2014
Ms. Dora Wellhausen North, age 99 of Maxville, greeted her Savior with a smile Thursday, March 13, 2014. A lifelong resident of Maxville, Ms. North was an eighty-seven year member of the First Baptist Church of Maxville where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was a member of the Southern Genealogy Society, Huxford Genealogical Society, and Loyal Star....
Allen Bennett
Mar 11, 2014
Mr. Allen Bennett, age 77 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014. A lifelong Baker County resident, Mr. Bennett was a retired farmer and a member of the Community Full Gospel Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Helen Bennett; sons:...
Joyce Jackson
Feb 25, 2014
Ms. Joyce Ann Jackson, age 76 of Crawfordville, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Ms. Jackson was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant who enjoyed sewing and watching TV. She also enjoyed attending church at Ivan Assembly of God, playing with and singing to her grandchildren. She is survived by her son: Ricky (Linda) Jackson of Grand Rapids, MI; daughters: Dena...
Eunnice Padgett
Feb 23, 2014
Ms. Eunnice Marie Padgett, age 64 of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. A lifelong resident of Duval County, Ms. Padgett was a member of the Normandy Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, flowers, and spending time with her family; especially her grandsons. She is survived by her daughters: Lou Ann (Junior) Lee of Jacksonville and Melissa (Chris) Cope of...
Alexander Caldwell
Feb 12, 2014
Mr. Alexander Joseph Caldwell Jr., age 63 of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Born in California to the late AJ and Ruby Lee Caldwell, Mr. Caldwell was a forty year Macclenny resident. He was a retired JEA Plant Operator who loved baseball and enjoyed coaching and umpiring for Baker County Little League. He also served as a Little...
Rose Carraway
Feb 11, 2014
Ms. Rose M. Carraway, age 49 of Crawfordville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Ms. Carraway enjoyed attending church at Wakulla Springs Baptist Church and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her son: James (Danielle) Leek of Lexington, KY; daughter: Hope Leek(Denver) of Crawfordville; brother: Richard (Amy) Carraway of Panacea; sisters: Rhonda (Richard) Hicks and Renee...
