OBITUARIES
Gloria Ann Lauramore
Feb 3, 2024
Gloria Ann Lauramore, known best as Ann, a lifelong Baker County resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the age of 83. Ann was born in Glen St. Mary to the late Mr. Clifford and Gladys (Hines) Starling on March 9, 1940. She was a graduate of Baker County High School. The day...
Mary Lois Lyons
Jan 30, 2024
Mary Lois Lyons, a beloved mother and “Mema”, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital at the age of 85. She was born in Chipley, Florida on November 15, 1938 to Mr. James and Katie (Orvin) Craven. The family would move to the Jacksonville area and Mary would graduate from Robert E. Lee High...
Angela Denise Ginnetto
Jan 26, 2024
Angela Denise Ginnetto, age 51 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Community Hospice Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring. Angela was born in Eufaula, Alabama on October 11, 1972 to the late Mr. Dennis and Judy (Braswell) Pittman. The family would settle in the Milton, Florida area where Angela would graduate high school....
Donna Jean Peacock
Jan 26, 2024
Donna Jean Peacock, age 75 of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home. Donna was a lifelong resident of Duval County, born on November 25, 1948 to the late William and Esther (Miller) McInarnay. In her youth, Donna enjoyed horseback riding, as well as ballet dancing. She graduated from Baldwin High School and went on...
Sylvia Michele Cook
Jan 25, 2024
Sylvia Michele Cook, better known as Michele or Shelly, age 57 of Macclenny passed away on January 25, 2024 after an extended illness. Michele was born on July 24, 1966 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville to Wanda and John Bailey, Sr. She resided in Jacksonville for most of her life and eventually met her husband Randy Cook...
Aubrey Lee Barton
Jan 22, 2024
Aubrey Lee Barton, a lifelong resident of Baker County, passed away on the morning of Monday, January 22, 2024 at UF Health Shands of Jacksonville at the age of 79. Aubrey was born on February 11, 1944 in Macclenny to Mr. E W and Alma Lee (Register) Barton. He went on to be a plumber and pipefitter right out...
Angela Naomi Grimes
Jan 10, 2024
Angela Naomi Grimes, age 31 of Jacksonville passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Angela was born on March 31, 1992 in Jacksonville. Raised by her loving parents, Rusty and Lena Grimes, Angela enjoyed spending time outdoors and trips to the beach. She attended Clay County Schools. Angela always wore a loving smile and was very outgoing. She loved...
William Melvin Taylor
Jan 9, 2024
William Melvin Taylor, age 77 of St. George, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Baptist Downtown Medical Center. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 31, 1946, the son of the late William Edward and Wilma Bernice (Harmon) Taylor. “Bill” would go on to proudly defend his country with the United States Army and would serve...
Thomas Jaudon Adams
Jan 7, 2024
Thomas Jaudon Adams, age 91 of Glen St. Mary passed away early Sunday morning, January 7, 2024 at his home. A resident of Baker County since 1977, Tom was born in Jacksonville on April 17, 1932 to the late William and Sarah (McKinley) Adams. He grew up attending the Jacksonville Heights Baptist Church, where his mother and father were...
Pamalina Kay Gonzalez
Jan 5, 2024
Pamalina Kay Gonzalez, a lifelong resident of Baker County, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at her home at the age of 53. She was born in Gainesville to the late Willine Smith and was raised by loving grandparents, Sammy and Laverne Nelson.
Pam’s world was her grand babies. She was a dedicated wife and a loving...
Msgt. Luther Richard Sluder
Jan 2, 2024
MSgt. Luther Richard “Lou” Sluder, United States Air Force, Retired, age 86 of Yulee passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Lou was born on September 22, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Luther and Gertrude (Fuss) Sluder. He went on to join the United States Air Force, where he served proudly for twenty-two years...
Floyd Gary Bryant, Sr.
Dec 30, 2023
Floyd Gary Bryant, Sr. of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his daughter’s home at the age of 73. Gary was born in Jacksonville on July 29, 1950 and was the son of Mr. Floyd and Blanche (Taylor) Bryant. He would go on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. Gary was...
Donald €Œtimmy†Timothy Nolan
Dec 28, 2023
Donald Timothy Nolan, age 65 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside after an extended illness. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on August 25, 1958 to Mr. Glenn and Jean (Taylor) Nolan.
Timmy would spend the majority of his life in the Jacksonville area. He was a skilled “shade tree”...
Celeste Ranell Barrett
Dec 20, 2023
Celeste Ranell Barrett, a dedicated, supportive mother, passed away at home in Riverview on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the age of 59. Celeste was born on December 15, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to proud parents, Wayne and Joyce (Conard) Bundy. She worked for over twenty years as a family law paralegal.
Celeste loved her life in...
Wendell Ray Rhoden
Dec 14, 2023
Wendell Ray Rhoden of Macclenny passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the age of 63. One of 5 children, he was a Christmas baby, born December 25, 1959 to Mr. Harry and “Janie” (Harris) Rhoden. Wendell worked as a carpenter for all his life and was one of the most skilled in the...
Bessie Agnes Powers
Dec 13, 2023
Bessie Agnes Powers, age 78 of Jacksonville and formerly of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Cross Care Center. “Agnes”, as friends called her, was born in Lawtey, Florida on January 27, 1945. Agnes enjoyed spending time with her “adopted family” around the holidays. She loved to dance and sing. She also enjoyed exercising and was a...
Lindsay Galloway
Dec 10, 2023
Lindsay Galloway, a lifelong resident of Wakulla County passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his home in Spring Creek at the age of 71. Lin was born in Toronto, Canada on December 20, 1951, but was raised in St. Marks by loving parents Hugh and Rose (Beardon) Galloway.
If you knew Lin Galloway, you knew he...
Willie Mae Cribb
Dec 8, 2023
Willie Mae Cribb, age 87 of Macclenny passed away on the evening of Friday, December 8, 2023 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 19, 1935 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Charles and Estheline (Feapherstone) Aaron. Early in life, the family would relocate to North Florida and Willie Mae would graduate from Jackson High...
Stephen Earl Stafford, Sr.
Dec 5, 2023
Mr. Stephen Earl Stafford, Sr., a lifelong resident of Baker County, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Known to family and friends as “Earl”, he was born on November 1, 1941 to the late Mr. Oreadus “Reid” and Cleo (Prevatt) Stafford. Mr. Earl would attend Lake City...
Catina Marie Barton
Nov 26, 2023
Catina Marie Barton, age 51 of Glen St. Mary passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Catina was born on November 16, 1972 to the late Shellie and Harriett (Parrish) Jordan.
At the forefront of Catina’s life were her children and grandchildren. She was willing to drop anything at a moment’s notice...
