Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

Sep 30, 2023

Vernie Bell Martin, affectionately known as “Mama Martin”, a lifelong resident of Baker County, entered into rest in the early morning of Saturday, September 30, 2023 at her home with family by her side at the age of 88. She was born on January 22, 1935 to the late Mr. Richard and Emma (Harvey) Lauramore.

She would...

Sep 25, 2023

Maggie Kay Lawson of Macclenny, passed away on the morning of Monday, September 25, 2023 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital at the age of 55.

Born on November 24, 1967, Maggie was the daughter of the late Mr. Clyde Lawson and Ms. Madeline Ziarek. She would work in the construction industry for a number of years....

Sep 17, 2023

Odis Kern Montford, age 68 of Woodville passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kern was born in Blountstown to the late Wilbert and Emily (Lee) Montford on February 21, 1955. He would work for many years in the printing industry. He loved tinkering around the house, mainly on lawn mowers. He...

Sep 15, 2023

David William Pendleton, a longtime resident of Baker County, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 with family by his side. David was born in Macclenny on October 9, 1962 to the late David and Freda Mae (Hill) Pendleton and was one of four children. He would graduate high school and would go on to proudly serve his country in...

Sep 11, 2023

Aline “Lin” Pauline Boisvert, age 64 of Tallahassee passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home on Lake Talquin. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on March 17, 1959, Lin was the daughter of the late Roger and Muriel (Vadeboncouer) Boisvert. She would serve her country proudly with the United States Army as a paratrooper and go on...

Sep 4, 2023

Ms. Vicki Lynn Wright, age 61 of Macclenny, passed away at home following an extended illness on Monday, September 4, 2023. Vicki was born in Blackshear, Georgia on December 30, 1961 to the late Mr. James M. Turner and Ms. Inez (Smith) Bruckner. The family would move to Baker County and she would graduate from Baker County High School....

Aug 12, 2023

Wanda Elaine Williams Smith, 87, of Baker County Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2023.Wanda was born December 27, 1935 in Jacksonville Florida to James and Annie Bell Clark Williams, the fifth oldest of fourteen children.  She attended Callahan High school and graduated in 1954. Wanda retired from North East Florida State...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...