OBITUARIES
Raymond Keith Lucas
Mar 14, 2026
Raymond Keith Lucas, 76 of Macclenny, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 under the care of Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Raymond was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 26, 1949, the son of Klyde and Jessie (Parker) Lucas. Raymond would work for several years for the Florida Department of Corrections. He was a member of St. James...
Charlotte Regina Reneau
Mar 13, 2026
Charlotte Regina Reneau, 69 of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life on Friday, March 13, 2026 under the care of Community Hospice. She was born and raised in Baker County, the daughter of Millard and Gracie (Griffis) Rhoden, born on November 13, 1956.
Known affectionately as “Regina”, Mrs. Reneau was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to spend...
Floyd Larry, Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Floyd Larry, Jr. 69 of Sanderson, departed this life and into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Floyd was the son of Floyd, Sr. and Gracie Mae Allen Larry, born in St. George on September 14, 1956. He joined the Job Corps out of high school and began work in maintenance. Floyd was very skilled...
John Harvey
Mar 5, 2026
John Harvey, age 73 of Sanderson, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Born in Macclenny on August 14, 1952, “Johnny” was the son of Roy K. and Beadie (Dorman) Harvey. He worked for many years as a steel fabricator until his retirement in December of last year. Johnny loved the outdoors, riding in...
Daniel Lester Combs
Mar 5, 2026
Daniel Lester Combs, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Community Hospice Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring, age 92. Mr. Combs was born in Sanderson on October 29, 1933 to Mr. Lester and Mamie (Crawford) Combs. He attended Baker County Schools and eventually went to work for Central Truck...
Sheryl Coolbaugh
Mar 3, 2026
Sheryl Coolbaugh was born on January 4, 1969, in Pennsylvania. Over the years she lived in California before eventually settling in Florida, carrying with her a bold spirit, a love for adventure, and a deep appreciation for the people in her life. She loved the outdoors and you could always find her in the garden.
Sheryl enjoyed motorcycles, baking, shopping, and...
Donald Dwight Hodges
Feb 28, 2026
Donald Dwight Hodges, 75 of Baldwin, passed from this life on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Haven Custead Care Hospice Center. Donald was born in Glen St. Mary, on July 28, 1950 to Mr. Everett Ray and Joyce Starling Hodges. Donald was a skilled carpet installer and worked in that field for over forty years. He enjoyed spending his...
Michael Alan Vuick
Feb 12, 2026
Michael Alan Vuick, 64 of Glen St. Mary and Pansey, Alabama, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Michael was born on November 26, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Milan and Saundria Taldo Vuick.
“Mike” work for a number of year as a bridge inspector. He filled his free time with projects around the house, building his family...
Dennis Millard Collins
Feb 12, 2026
Dennis Millard “Mitch” Collins, 63 of Lake City and formerly of Baker County, passed from this life after a brief illness on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Mitch was the son of James “JL” and Virginia Roberts Collins, born in Jacksonville on March 5, 1962. He would go on to work for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), dedicating nearly forty years...
Reginald Thomas Powers
Feb 9, 2026
Reginald Thomas Powers, 79, of Boynton Beach passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Jacksonville Center for Rehabilitation. “Reg” was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 24, 1946, the son of Clarence Lee and Grace Palmer Powers. He and his brother grew up in Dallas, North Carolina.
Mr. Powers would proudly serve his country in the United States Army...
Thomas Alan Moritz
Feb 5, 2026
Thomas Alan Moritz, native of Omaha, Nebraska and resident of St. George and Jacksonville, passed away in the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026 in the comfort of his home, age 80.
Thomas was born on September 24, 1945 to Mr. Francis and Donna (Huey) Moritz. After high school graduation, Thomas would go into interior construction and was a trim contractor....
Daniel Randolph Cain, Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
Daniel Randolph Cain, Sr., known affectionately as “Ronnie” or “Ron”, passed from this life on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Moultrie, Georgia on October 13, 1951, Ronnie was the son of Eural E. and Mary F. (Young) Cain. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and worked for many years in the steel fabrication...
Harleen Mary Holtkamp
Jan 25, 2026
Harleen Mary Holtkamp, age 87 of Macclenny, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Harleen was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on October 15, 1938.
She would eventually settle in the Jacksonville area, where she owned a pet store for a number of years. She filled her spare time with visits with family and friends....
Laura Lea Miller
Jan 20, 2026
Laura Lea Miller, a beloved sister and aunt, passed from this life after an extended illness on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, age 65. Born to Charles E. and Janice (Blackburn) Miller on June 19, 1960, Laura was one of two children. She graduated high school and would work for a number of years at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. She...
Carl Brantley Fraser
Jan 15, 2026
Carl Brantley Fraser, 88, passed away on January 15, 2026 in Macclenny, Florida. A lifelong Floridan, Carl was born on April 28, 1937, in Macclenny and remained deeply connected to his roots throughout his life.
Carl attended Baker County High School and later earned his Associate of Arts degree from Florida Junior College. He dedicated his professional life to public service with...
Jeremy Ray Taylor
Jan 6, 2026
Jeremy Ray Taylor, 36, of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 6, 2025. Jeremy was born on November 18, 1989 to Mr. Thomas Ray and Marie (Ray) Taylor. Jeremy grew up in Baker County and was a member of the Wildcats baseball team in high school. He would join the Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 821 out...
Steven Robert Collier
Dec 31, 2025
Steven Robert Collier, 60 of Glen St. Mary, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Frank Wells Nursing Home. Steven was born in Macon, Georgia on October 1, 1965 to Mr. Charles W. and Sharlene Hawkins Collier. He worked in construction for many years and was skilled in masonry. He loved spending time surrounded by friends. Steven enjoyed playing...
Kayla Aliece Darras
Dec 26, 2025
Kayla Aliece Darras, 21, of Macclenny passed from this life and into eternal rest on Friday, December 26, 2025. Kayla was born on March 24, 2004 and was a graduate of Baker County High School.
Kayla was a gentle soul, kind and loving, with a light that reached far beyond herself.
Her laughter was easy, her warmth genuine, and her compassion unforgettable.
She...
Tiny Larry Robinson
Dec 25, 2025
Tiny Larry Robinson, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, left his earthly body and entered the arms of Jesus on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the age of 71. He was surrounded by the love of his family and left behind a legacy of strength, commitment, and steadfast devotion to those he held dear. He was born on...
John Wayne Crosby
Dec 19, 2025
John Wayne Crosby was born December 8, 1961 and passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. He is survived by his two sons, Josh (Chelsea) Crosby and Matthew Crosby and by his former wife and the mother of his children, Laura Crosby. John was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren who were the light of his life: Selina Marie, Olivia...
