OBITUARIES
Rev. David Lee Hodges
Aug 10, 2023
Reverend David Lee Hodges, Superintendent of the Florida District of Congregational Holiness Churches, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville, surrounded by his family at the age of 74. A Class of 1967 Graduate of Baker County High School, David was born in Macclenny on November 22, 1948 to the late...
Ellie Erma Lauramore
Jul 26, 2023
Ellie Erma Lauramore, a lifelong resident of Baker County, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born in Taylor at home on February 6, 1931 to the late Hardy and Carrie (Hogan) Rhoden, the youngest of thirteen children.
Ellie would attend Baker...
Kim Penelope Tofalli
Jul 26, 2023
Kim Penelope Tofalli of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her home at the age of 60. Born in Lakeland, Florida on June 1, 1963, Kim was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Roberson) Yourn.
Kim was a lover of the outdoors and animals. She enjoyed four-wheeler rides in the woods...
Jake Ventulette Gray
Jul 25, 2023
Jake V. Gray, 75, of Spring Creek, passed away on July 25th, 2023.
He was born on April 19, 1948 in Tallahassee and has lived in this area for his whole life. He was in the United States Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who had spent most of his life on the water or...
John Henry Bailey, Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
John Henry Bailey, Jr. of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Memorial Hospital at the age of 54. Born in Jacksonville on March 22, 1969, John was the son of the late John Bailey, Sr. and Mrs. Wanda (Charles) Bailey. He had spent over thirty years as a resident of Baker County.
John...
Doris Jeanette Bank
Jul 8, 2023
Doris Jeanette Bank passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home at the age of 93. She was born in Bemiss, Georgia on January 6, 1930 to the late Mr. Barney and Jessie (Ruis) Padgett.
Ms. Doris lived life to its fullest, spending time in North Carolina and later years in Welaka, where...
Rebecca Ann Manning
Jul 8, 2023
Rebecca Ann Manning, age 62 of Middleburg passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home after an extended illness. Rebecca was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on November 26, 1960 to Mr. Arthur Sowers and the late Annie Sue Upright. Ms. Manning would go on to work as a dental assistant for over thirty-five years. In her...
Lora Janet Proctor
Jul 7, 2023
Lora Janet Proctor, age 71 of Manning passed away tragically Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born in Culbert, Georgia on May 6, 1952 to the late Ms. Doris Lawhorn. Lora worked for Flint River Textiles in Albany Georgia and Northeast Florida State Hospital and retired from both.
Ms. Proctor was an animal lover. Most important in...
Timmy Wayne Howell
Jul 1, 2023
Timmy Wayne Howell, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the age of 55. He was born on July 21, 1967 to the late Victor Howell and Nancy (Strickland) Howell.
Timmy enjoyed the company of close friends and family. He enjoyed a cold beer and a good game of pool. He also...
Elizabeth Ruth Taylor
Jun 30, 2023
With profound sadness, the staff of Forbes Funeral Home announces the passing of our family member, Wes Taylor’s, beloved wife, Betty Taylor.
Elizabeth Ruth “Betty” Taylor, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at her home at the age of 79. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Betty was the daughter of the late...
Jonathan David Brown
Jun 28, 2023
Jonathan David Brown, age 36 of Macclenny, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Jonathan was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 1, 1987 to Mr. John Brown and Ms. Lynette Fowler. He would spend his younger years in Georgia before moving to Baker County where he would reside for the rest...
Teresa Keirn Blankenship
Jun 26, 2023
Teresa “Trixie” Keirn Blankenship, 63 of Crawfordville passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Joyce (Reeser) Keirn, Sr., born December 12, 1959 in Ft. Lauderdale. Trixie worked for over thirty-five years for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
She is survived by her daughters: Sherill...
Marcell Maurice Talbert, Ii
Jun 22, 2023
Marcell “Marc” Maurice Talbert, II, age 49 of Jacksonville passed from this life Thursday, June 22, 2023. Marc was born on July 3, 1973 in Lafayette, Indiana to Mr. Marcell Talbert, Sr. and the late Mrs. Sheila (Ballenger) Shore.
Marc was a man who enjoyed the beauty of life. He loved art and music. He was a...
Barbara Sue Briscoe
Jun 22, 2023
Barbara Sue Briscoe, 81 of Baldwin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 under the care of Community Hospice at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Born August 14, 1941 in Cobb County, Georgia, Barbara was a long-time resident of Duval County. She would marry Mr. John “Tom” Briscoe and together they would spend over fifty-one years of marriage....
Scarlett Marie Bryant
Jun 21, 2023
Scarlett Marie Bryant, age 61, of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center. Born in Hudson, Florida on July 25, 1961, Scarlett was the daughter of Victor and Nancy (Harris) Kizziah.
Ms. Bryant spent the majority of her life in Jacksonville until moving to Baker County six years...
Richard William Perez, Sr.
Jun 16, 2023
Richard William Perez, Sr. of Taylor passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring at the age of 80. Richard was born in Jacksonville on May 8, 1943 to the late Gustavo and Jessie Camilla (Ortagus) Perez, Sr. He would go on to attend school at Ribault High and was a...
Marsha Louise Billhimer
Jun 14, 2023
Marsha Louise (Manley) Billhimer, age 68, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, after a valiant fight under the care of hospice at Pruitt Healthcare Palmyra Center in Albany, Georgia. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ray and Joanne (Stevens) Manley on December 2, 1954. She would visit Wakulla County growing up and would live there off...
Jacqueline Elizabeth Brannen
Jun 9, 2023
Jacqueline “Jackie” Elizabeth Brannen, age 80, passed peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 residing at Taylor Care Center under the care of Community Hospice with her family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1943 as the sole daughter of Jack Honaker and Ozella Miller, both of Jacksonville. She grew up on the Northside of Jacksonville and...
Donald Lee Weddle, Jr.
May 31, 2023
Donald Lee “Big Don” Weddle, Jr., age 48 of Sanderson passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Dayton on July 21, 1974 to the late Donald and Ardalue (Adkins) Weddle, Sr.
Don would spend the last thirty years in Baker County, making friends and memories. He was an avid motorcycle rider...
Ruby Jean Porter
May 29, 2023
Ruby Jean Porter of Spring Creek passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 84 years old. Ruby was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 8, 1938 to the late Mr. Dave and Lucy (Mayfield) Hyde. She was eventually settle in Wakulla County, where she would live for over...
