OBITUARIES
Norma Gray
Jul 19, 2012
Norma Jean Beal Gray, age 75, of Perry, Florida passed away Thursday, July 19, 2012. Born and raised in Picayune, MS and formerly of Spring Creek, Florida, she had lived in Perry for the past ten years where she was a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a talented seamstress who loved cooking, crossword puzzles, Facebook, researching...
Jason Bassile
Jul 11, 2012
Jason David Bassile, age 28, of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an automechanic who loved his work. He is survived by his mother: Jenise (Gary) James of Macclenny; sons: Jeremiah and Tyler Bassile of Lake Butler and Trenton Bassile...
Amy Stavely
Jun 25, 2012
Amy Elizabeth Stavely, age 40 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012. She was an avid Florida Gator fan and known for her outgoing personality. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was well loved by her family and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her parents: Neal and Eileen Stavely; grandparents: Jimmie...
Thelma Norman
Jun 22, 2012
Ms. Thelma W. Norman, age 92 of Sanderson, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Ms. Norman was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family, going out to eat, shopping and listening to gospel music. She is survived by her sons: Daryl (Cheryl) Norman of Glen St. Mary, Jerry (Zola) Norman of Sanderson,...
Jesse Norman
Jun 11, 2012
Jesse Ray Norman, age 29 of Sanderson, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012. He was a welder in the construction industry. He loved spending time with family and friends, going fishing and music. He is survived by his parents: Jerry and Zola Norman Sr. of Sanderson; daughters: Destineigh Hope Norman and Gracie May Norman of Sanderson; brothers: Jerry (Kim) Norman...
Doyle Sapp
Jun 2, 2012
Mr. Doyle E. Sapp, age 83 of Sanderson, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012. A lifelong resident of Sanderson, he was the son of the late Walter D. and Sarah Norman Sapp. He loved riding horses, hunting quail, fishing and raising cows and corn. He was known for his ability to grow the best looking corn field on CR 229...
Owen Altman
Jun 2, 2012
Infant, Owen Nathan Altman passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012. He is survived by his mother Amanda Mobley Frazer and father Wade Altman of Sanderson; grandparents: Lisa (Brian) Patterson of Lake City, Carlin Eugene Mobley of Macclenny, Sandra O'Brien of Glen St. Mary and Wade E. Altman of Jacksonville; great grandparents: Carl and Loretta Fraser of Macclenny, Charles Brazell of...
John O'Brien
Jun 2, 2012
John Patrick O'Brien II, age 42 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012. He was a heavy equipment mechanic who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He is survived by his mother: Carrol O'Brien of Jacksonville; sons: Cody O'Brien and Dustin Brown both of Jacksonville; daughter: Katina Todd of Jacksonville;...
Richard Mccaul
May 24, 2012
Richard Lee McCaul Jr., age 51 of Starke, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was a Baker County High School graduate and a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his father: Richard L. (Rosemary) McCaul Sr. of Six Mile, SC; mother: Elois (Bill) Crews of Macclenny;...
George Cope
May 20, 2012
Mr. George W. Cope, age 56 of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. Mr. Cope was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and a member of the Hecksher Drive Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his son: Houston Cope of Boston, MA; daughters: Kelly (Chance) Johnson of Macclenny...
Matthew Looby
May 12, 2012
Matthew Joseph Looby, age 23 of Macclenny went to be with his Heavenly Father the morning of Saturday, May 12, 2012. Born in Jacksonville, July 17, 1988, Matthew was an avid Florida Gator fan, loving both football and basketball. He loved all types of music, being on his computer, eating out, and trying new places. He enjoyed spending time with...
Brenda Canaday
May 8, 2012
Brenda G. Canaday, age 55 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Canaday was a retired nurse who worked with geriatrics and disabled children and enjoyed shopping, traveling and hunting. She is survived by her sons: Frank (Kris) Canaday of Macclenny, Rusty Canaday and Wesley (Heather) Canaday both of Baxter; daughter: Cynthia (Michael)...
David Bassile
Apr 30, 2012
David John Bassile, age 53, of Macclenny passed away Monday, April 30, 2012. Originally from New York, Mr. Bassile was a resident of Baker County for the last thirty two years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, cooking, camping and fishing. He is survived by his son: Jason Bassile of Jacksonville; daughter: Nicole (Michael) McFarlin of Macclenny;...
Lawrence Manning
Apr 28, 2012
Mr. Lawrence E. Manning, age 67, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012. Mr. Manning loved spending time with family, his grandchildren and our family friend, Peewee Starling. He was a retired corrections officer who loved his church and bluegrass music. He is survived by his wife: Kathryn Manning; sons: Lawrence E. (Jessica) Manning Jr. and...
Bobby Carroll
Apr 27, 2012
Mr. Bobby J. Carroll, age 61 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012. Mr. Carroll was a United States Army veteran who loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. He was employed at the Northeast Florida State Hospital for 21 years. He is survived by his wife: Madeline Carroll of Macclenny; sons: Danny Lawson of Jacksonville and...
Delpha Porter
Apr 23, 2012
Delpha Syvelle Robison Porter, age 81, of Panacea passed away Monday, April 23, 2012. She was born in Ivan to the late Shirley and Mary Spears Robison. She was a member of the Panacea Full Gospel Assembly Church. She enjoyed attending church, singing and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her sons: William Wright Porter, William...
Mary Moore Gearhart
Apr 19, 2012
Mary M. Moore-Gearhart, age 93, of Crawfordville passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012. She was born in Crawfordville to the late May Wright and Rosa Nell Lawhon Moore. She retired twice from the Department of Labor with a total of 47 years of service to the state of Florida, was a member of the Crawfordville First Baptist Church and was...
Rodney Davis
Apr 10, 2012
Rodney Scott Davis Sr., age 36, of Sanderson, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born August 8, 1975 to Rita Davis of Sanderson, Florida and Terrell Godwin of Taylor, Florida. He was a life long resident of Baker County and a member of Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church of Sanderson. He was a member...
Stephen Sands
Mar 18, 2012
Stephen William Sands, 48, of Sanderson, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County. He retired from the Florida Department of Corrections and was the former owner of Sands Land Clearing. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his sons: Nick Sands and Justin Sands of Sanderson, Mathew Sands...
Freida Hammer
Mar 8, 2012
Freida Elaine Hammer, age 63 of Jacksonville and formerly of North Carolina, passed away at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Freida was born in Waycross, Georgia; the daughter of Paul and Evelyn Hendricks Seasholtz. Her faith in Christ inspired those who surrounded her and her kind ways were noticed by others. Her love of animals...
