OBITUARIES
Henry Mae ("Hank") Forbes, Jr., Lfd
Jul 1, 2024
Henry Mae Forbes, Jr., LFD, the son of Henry Mae and Ella (Stevens) Forbes, Sr., swiftly departed this earthly life on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 59. Born in Tallahassee on May 18, 1965, Hank grew up in “the creek” in Wakulla County. As a child he loved sports, watching wrestling, and playing football and baseball...
Ruth Greene
Jun 28, 2024
Ettie Ruth Greene, age 80 of Spring Creek, passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Born in Spring Creek on January 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Isadore and Albertice (Martin) Porter. She would attend Wakulla schools and receive her cosmetology license from Lively Vocational Technical College. For many years she ran...
Richard Sherman Raulerson
Jun 18, 2024
Richard Sherman Raulerson of St. George passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1945 to Mr. Sherman and Helen Raulerson in Jacksonville. Richard was a dedicated longtime employee of CSX Railroad, holding a multitude of positions until his retirement. In his retirement, he was a hardworking farmer and cattleman. Richard loved to...
William Henry Redding
Jun 15, 2024
William Henry Redding, known affectionately as “Billy” or “Bill”, age 78 of San Mateo passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka. Billy was born in Palatka to proud parents, Lonnie and Minnie Redding, Sr. He would attend Bradford County Schools and was a graduate of Bradford High School. He was a self employed...
Gary Owen Ploucher
Jun 14, 2024
Gary Owen Ploucher, a longtime Macclenny resident, passed from this life in the comfort of his home on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of 75. He was born in Lake City on June 24, 1948 to Mr. Ted and Addie Longstreet. Gary worked the majority of his life in the construction field, many years as a superintendent....
Freddie Morris Reynolds, Jr.
Jun 3, 2024
Freddie Morris Reynolds, Jr., age 63 of Moniac passed away at home on Monday, June 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 8, 1961 to Mr. Freddie and Linda (Mullins) Reynolds, Sr. He would live the entirety of his life in the Georgia Bend, passing away about a mile from the home he grew up...
Geneva Lee Taylor
May 27, 2024
Geneva Lee Taylor, age 92 of Macclenny and previously of St. George, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at Baptist Healthcare Downtown. Geneva was raised in Jacksonville and worked for several years in retail, mainly in JC Penny’s. She was a particularly thrifty shopper and loved getting the latest and greatest deals. For the last six years, Geneva was...
Charles Douglas Lawson
May 21, 2024
Ret. CMC, Charles Douglas “Chuck” Lawson, age 67 of Macclenny passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Chuck was the son of Mr. Charles and Stella (Fisher) Lawson, born on February 10, 1957 in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Lawson would enlist in the United States Navy, dedicating thirty-one years of his life to serving his country, retiring...
Sterlynn Kelley Crews
May 15, 2024
Sterlynn Kelley Crews was born with angel wings, meeting Jesus at birth on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was the precious daughter of proud parents Dominic Crews and Chasity Ellis. She is survived by her brothers, Josua Pendleton, Jr., Kayden Ellis, and Fallon Crews; maternal grandfather: Richard Ellis; paternal great-grandparents: Paula and Henry Crews; aunts and uncles: Brandy Brown,...
Philip Edward Crawley, Sr.
May 15, 2024
Ret. MSgt. Philip Edward Crawley, Sr., 81, a nearly lifelong resident of Baker County, passed away at his home on May 15, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Philip was born in Morganton, North Carolina on September 30, 1942 to the late Mr. Guy and Mary Jane (Mabe) Crawley. Philip would enlist in the United States Marine...
Mary Ann Taylor
Apr 30, 2024
Mary Ann Taylor, age 79, a longtime Panacea resident, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home with family by her side. Born in Carrabelle on June 15, 1944, she was the daughter of Mr. Tommy and Dorothy (Putnal) Phillips. She worked in hospitality for many years.
In her spare time, Mary Ann loved traveling and...
Sydney Michelle Weiscopf
Apr 28, 2024
Sydney Michelle Weiscopf, 17 of Bryceville passed away far too soon, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Sydney was a lifelong resident of Bryceville, born to Michael “Mike” and Sherry Weiscopf on March 26, 2007. Those who spent any small amount of time around Sydney knew she had a BIG, BOLD personality. You knew where you stood with Sydney. She...
Michael Dennis Moseley
Apr 22, 2024
Michael Dennis Moseley of Crawfordville, known best as “Dennis”, passed away at home with his loving wife on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 67. Dennis was born in South Amboy, New Jersey on December 28, 1956 to Mr. Dan and Lee (Hayes) Moseley. The family would move to Florida shortly after and Dennis would graduate from...
George Federico Ton
Apr 21, 2024
GySgt. Ret. George Federico Ton, age 66 of Macclenny passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his home. George was born in New York City on May 3, 1957 to the late Antonio and Antonia Ton. George would join the United States Marine Corps after high school and had a decorated career until his retirement after more...
Sharon Kay Sapp
Apr 20, 2024
Sharon Kay Sapp, age 76 of St. George passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her home. She was born in Everglades City to the late Jame and Bessie (Hall) Daniels on April 1, 1948. She spent several years in the Ft. Pierce area with her husband Bill, as he operated his AC and radiator shop. Eventually they settled...
Joseph Paul Curry
Apr 3, 2024
Joseph Paul Curry, age 66 of Williston passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the son of George and Perry Jo (Fletcher) Curry, born on November 17, 1957 in Live Oak. Joseph would graduate from Williston High and would go on to serve in the United States Air Force. Mr. Curry...
Edward Lee Graziani
Apr 3, 2024
Edward Lee Graziani, age 71 of Macclenny, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Eddie was born on June 25, 1952 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Mr. Clarence and Mary Alice (Crowder) Graziani. Eddie would eventually settle in Baker County. He was an avid wrestling fan. He worked for several years at Waffle House in Macclenny and when...
Cleveland Anderson Mann
Apr 1, 2024
Cleveland Anderson Mann, age 33 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 after a tragic accident. Best known as “Andy”, he was the son of Mr. John Mann, Jr. and the late Donna Wright Bailey, born on February 18, 1991. Andy was a lifelong resident of Baker County and enjoyed the country life. He was an...
Josette Sylvia Harris
Mar 31, 2024
Josette Sylvia Harris of Glen St. Mary passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born on November 28, 1947 in Melbourne to the late Julian and Louise (Lamberton) Deal. Josette was a loving woman, who care deeply for her children and grandkids. She loved yard sales and thrifting and worked for many years...
Reginald Wade Bullard
Mar 25, 2024
Reginald Wade “Reggie” Bullard, age 50 of Sanderson, tragically passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. Reggie was born in Americus, Georgia to the late Mr. Jerry Wayne Bullard and Ms. Cherylann (Smarr) Bullard. Reggie was an outgoing man and made many friends over his thirty years in Baker County. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, as well...
