OBITUARIES
Billy Stephens
Feb 9, 2014
Mr. Billy Ray Stephens, age 76 of Panacea, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. A fifty year resident of Wakulla County, Mr. Stephens was a retired truck driver who loved talking on the CB radio. He enjoyed doing yard work and working on cars. He was a member of Panacea Full Gospel Assembly church and loved spending time with his...
Ronald Stokes
Feb 9, 2014
Mr. Ronald D. Stokes, age 58 of High Springs, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2014. A United States Army Veteran, Mr. Stokes served multiple tours in post-war Korea and was highly decorated. He was a member of the American Legion and Sons of the Confederacy. He was a coin collector who enjoyed doing genealogy research, making wine, and spending time...
Jason Carter
Feb 8, 2014
Mr. Jason C. Carter, age 39 of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014. Mr. Carter was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose #2412 of Macclenny and Iron Worker's Union #597 of Jacksonville. He enjoyed fishing and riding in the woods. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Alisa...
Lois Hostnick
Feb 6, 2014
Mrs. Lois Ann Hostnick, age 64 of Crawfordville, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. Born in Maine, Mrs. Hostnick was a member of the Penobscot Indian Tribe. She volunteered with the St. Marks Wildlife Association and Florida Wild Mammal Association. She was a member of the St. Marks Photo Club and loved making beaded jewelry and being a wife. She...
Kodi Hanna
Feb 4, 2014
Kodi Thomas Hanna, age 17 of Middleburg, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Kodi was a sophomore at Middleburg High School where he participated in Cross-Country Track & Field. He was active in the youth program at Celebration Orange Park and he enjoyed swimming, MMA training, football, and video games. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends....
Gladys Jenkins
Feb 4, 2014
Ms. Gladys Victoria Jenkins, age 80 of Crawfordville, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She loved spending time outdoors; hunting, fishing, and working in her garden. In her life, she filled the roles of daughter, niece, cousin, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed by those were blessed enough to have known her and...
Cletus Hinkle
Feb 2, 2014
Mr. Cletus Hinkle, age 78 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014. A fifty-four year Baker County resident, Mr. Hinkle was a United States Navy veteran and a retired Master Diesel Mechanic. He was a member of Raiford Road Church and loved serving in the church kitchen and welcoming people to church as a greeter. He enjoyed shopping at...
Deloris Hardenbrook
Feb 1, 2014
Ms. Deloris Hardenbrook, age 62 of Macclenny, passed away, Saturday, February 1, 2014. Originally from Pennsylvania, Ms. Hardenbrook was an eighteen year Baker County resident. She enjoyed watching television, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her boyfriend of thirteen years: Roger Siemering; daughter: Jeanette Hoey of Macclenny; brother: Allen Francis of Pennsylvania;...
William Sanders
Jan 30, 2014
Mr. William McCoy Sanders, age 62 of Sopchoppy, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. Mr. Sanders was a lifelong Wakulla County resident who loved hunting and fishing. A retired carpenter, he enjoyed making toys for his grandchildren and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Matilda Sanders of Sopchoppy; son: John (Rachel) Sanders of...
Marie Fish
Jan 17, 2014
Ms. Marie Florence Fish, age 70 of Middleburg, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Middleburg who loved shopping with her grandchildren, cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Ms. Fish was preceded in death by her husband Mr. Robert Benny Fish; she is survived by two sons: James (Joy) Fish of Middleburg,...
Ruby Taylor
Jan 12, 2014
Ms. Ruby Nichols Taylor, age 88 of Panacea, Florida passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, Ms. Taylor was born to the late Sim and Elzador Vickers Nichols. She was a member of VFW Post 4538 Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo, gardening and going fishing. She especially loved spending time with her family and...
Laura Benson
Jan 6, 2014
Ms. Laura Ann Benson, age 86 of Lansdale Pennsylvania, passed away in Carrabelle, Florida on Monday, January 6, 2014. She was a retired seamstress who enjoyed camping, bingo, her church friends and spending time with her family. Ms. Laura is survived by her two sons: Robert Fritz of Panacea, Fl., David Fritz of Quakertown, Pa; two step-daughters: Judyth (Vito) Laspino...
Juanita Moore-Mansell
Jan 5, 2014
Ms. Juanita Moore-Mansell, age 51 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. A thirty year Baker County resident Ms. Mansell enjoyed cooking and spending time outdoors. She loved animals and country music. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband: Marty Mansell; daughters: Veronica Moore and Cristy Moore both of Lake...
Agnes Brown
Jan 2, 2014
Ms. Agnes Jane Brown, age 66 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. Originally from Cortland, NY, Ms. Brown resided in Baker County since 1981. She was a retired registered nurse who loved being with her family and friends; especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and nature, and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She is survived by her...
Charles Shaw
Jan 1, 2014
Charles Lamar Shaw Jr., age 74 of Crawfordville, formerly of Tallahassee, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. An ordained Community of Christ Minister, Mr. Shaw was a devoted father and grandfather. He was a retired elementary school teacher who loved writing, drawing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and...
Donna Hand
Dec 31, 2013
Donna Pauline Hand, age 57 of Panacea, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. A forty year resident of Wakulla County, Ms. Hand was a homemaker who loved her family and friends. She enjoyed crafts and gardening. She was an Elvis Presley fan and loved animals and going to garage sales. She is survived by her sons: Josh Barton, Clint...
Anthony Roberts
Dec 28, 2013
Anthony Glenn Roberts, age 43, of Macclenny passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Mr. Roberts was a member of the Glen Hill Primitive Baptist Church. He was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served in Operation Desert Storm. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by...
James Johnson
Dec 27, 2013
Mr. James M. Johnson, age 62 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. A Baker County resident since 1979, Mr. Johnson was a twenty-five year employee of Industrial Steel Fabricators and most recently was a welder at Whitley Steel in Maxville. He was a member of the Dawkins Masonic Lodge #60 of Macclenny....
Alan Fisher
Dec 17, 2013
Alan Avery Fisher, age 86 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Originally from Corning, New York, Mr. Fisher lived in Macclenny for the last forty years. He was an avid ham radio enthusiast who loved spending time in his flower and vegetable gardens, building clocks, listening to music and enjoying his family and friends. Mr. Fisher was preceded...
Henry Forbes
Dec 14, 2013
Henry M. Forbes Sr., age 75 of Crawfordville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, Henry was well known for traveling, singing and playing music. He was a precinct clerk for the Supervisor of Elections and a retired bookkeeper. He was an avid Florida State Seminole fan who loved spending time with his family and...
