OBITUARIES
Tonnie Blakely
Jan 20, 2013
Ms. Tonnie M. Blakely, age 70 of Macclenny, Florida passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. Ms. Blakely was a sixty year resident of Baker County and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny. For thirty three years, she worked as an Administrative Assistant and Risk Manager for Northeast Florida State Hospital and owned "A Touch of Spring"...
Tonna Cochran
Jan 17, 2013
Tonna Cochran, age 63 of Crawfordville, FL and formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to Melvin and Carolyn (McDonough) Shipley. Ms. Cochran was a compassionate caregiver at the Wakulla Senior Citizens Center. She loved to crochet, cook, sew clothing for her grandchildren, and collect antiques. She...
Frankie Pipkins
Jan 17, 2013
Frankie Mae Cruce Pipkins, age 62 of Glen St. Mary, FL passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 after a lengthy illness. A long time Baker County resident, Ms. Pipkins retired from Northeast Florida State Hospital, where she was a supervisor for over twenty years. She was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Macclenny and enjoyed spending time with...
Karen Alexander
Jan 16, 2013
Karen D. Noblitt Alexander, age 53, of Baker County, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She loved spending time at the beach, outdoors in the sunshine and spending time with her family and friends. Ms. Alexander is survived by her sons: Steve (Mandy) Noblitt of Glen St. Mary and Wayne (Adrianne) Noblitt of Abbeville, AL; daughters:...
Jaxson Luffman
Jan 11, 2013
Infant, Jaxson Ray Luffman, of Macclenny, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. He will be forever loved and missed by his family. He is survived by his parents: Austin and Jiselle Luffman of Macclenny; sisters: Savannah and Raeleigh Luffman of Macclenny; grandparents: Randy and Dawn Luffman of Macclenny, Chad and Jeanna Field and John and Jean Oman of Jacksonville; great-grandmothers:...
William Gillespie
Jan 9, 2013
William Howard Gillespie, age 94, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. After retiring from Richmond Gear Works, Mr. Gillespie worked as a handy man until 1999. He was of the Methodist faith and loved working missionary projects all over the country. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years: Lois Jean Paul Gillespie; son:...
Charney Rhoden
Jan 1, 2013
Mr. Charney Ellis Rhoden Sr., age 84, of Sanderson passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Mr. Rhoden was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Baker County. He loved working, farming and gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his sons: Charney (Joy) Rhoden Jr, Eddie (Vanessa) Rhoden, Michael Rhoden, and Jamie...
Frances Flury
Dec 25, 2012
Frances Flury, age 86 of Crawfordville, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Mrs. Flury was a retired nurse who loved to cook and read. She was an avid seamstress who loved spending time with her family and friends; especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband: William Flury of Crawfordville; daughters: Jean (Lester) Whitfield of Crawfordville...
Mark Willis
Dec 18, 2012
Mark Anthony Willis, age 50 of St. George, GA passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Mr. Willis was a member of the Moniac Baptist Church and a retired Construction Foreman. He enjoyed traveling, farming, and spending time with his friends and family; especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife: Mary Willis of St. George; sons: Mark (Meagan) Willis...
James Sanders
Dec 3, 2012
Mr. James Monroe Sanders, age 64 of Sopchoppy, FL passed away Monday, December 3, 2012. A lifelong Wakulla County resident, Mr. Sanders was a United States Marine Veteran who enjoyed fishing and having a good time with family and friends. He is survived by his brother: William M. (Matilda) Sanders of Sopchoppy; sisters: Peggy Porter of Tallahassee, Dorothy (David) Kelly,...
Maudie Maloy
Nov 27, 2012
Ms. Maudie L. Maloy, age 86 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Ms. Maloy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny. She enjoyed reading, puzzle books, attending church, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her son: Joseph (Kathy) Maloy of Omaha, NE; daughters: Laura (Charles) Livingston of...
Cynthia Perez
Nov 26, 2012
Cynthia R. "Cyndi" Perez, age 63, of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012. A retired hairdresser and insurance agent, Mrs. Perez enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband: Richard Perez Sr. of Glen St. Mary; sons: Timmy (Lori) Park of Lake Butler and David...
Deborah Arnold
Nov 25, 2012
Ms. Deborah J. Arnold, age 54 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 .Ms. Arnold enjoyed fishing, puzzle books, her dogs, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her mother: Lovenna Neal of Milton, FL; son: Sean (Karina) Neal of Milton, FL; daughter: Tessa (Jerry) Gardner of Jacksonville; brother: Dale (Debbie) Metz of...
Joyce Stewart
Nov 16, 2012
Ms. Joyce Stewart, age 78 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Ms. Stewart enjoyed cooking and gardening, spending time at the beach and with her grandchildren and family and friends. She is survived by her husband: James "Buckshot" Stewart of Macclenny; sons: Ronald (Jackie)Stewart of Sanderson and Edward (Linda) Stewart of Jacksonville;...
