OBITUARIES
Jodye Beth Heaslet
Mar 21, 2024
Jodye Beth Heaslet, age 53 of Valdosta, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home. Jodye was born in Waterford, Michigan on April 6, 1970.
Jodye was a free spirited women who enjoyed traveling. She loved plants and gardening and enjoying a good cup of coffee. She was also a tattoo artist and a piercer....
Michael Ray Price
Mar 20, 2024
Michael Ray “Mike” Price, 64 of Taylor, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Mike was born in Ruislip, Middlesex, England to loving parents Raymond and Bernadine (Ward) Price on April 20, 1959. The family would settle in Jacksonville and Mike would graduate from The Broach School. He went into the construction field working as a...
James Ronald Powell, Jr.
Mar 19, 2024
James Ronald Powell, Jr. of Middleburg, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Community Hospice Center for Caring at the age of 68. James was born and raised in Jacksonville, having grown up on the Westside and in Maxille. He went to Baldwin Senior High School, where he was an outstanding middle linebacker on the football team....
William Allen Forbes
Mar 17, 2024
William Allen Forbes of Macclenny passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 95. He was born in Arcadia on September 9, 1928 to the late Oscar and Myrtle (Surrency) Forbes. “Bill” would go on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force, reaching the rank of...
Maxie Jerome Rhoden
Mar 16, 2024
Maxie Jerome “Jerry” Rhoden, age 61, of Kissimmee and a Baker County native, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the Bud and Donna Somers Hospice House in Sebring. Jerry was born in October 16, 1962 to the late Maxie Ray and Phillippie Iris (Combs) Rhoden. Jerry was a graduate of Baker County High School and spent a good...
Tyler Austin Fromknecht
Mar 10, 2024
Tyler Austin Fromknecht, age 23 of Waycross, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Jacksonville. Tyler was a Jacksonville native, born on June 25, 2000 to Mr. James and Mrs. Melissa (Kronz) Fromknecht. Tyler would attend West Nassau High School and graduated there in 2019. Tyler would go on to travel the country as a carnival and...
James Allan Milton
Mar 9, 2024
James Allan Milton, Age 93 of Macclenny, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Frank Wells Nursing Home. Mr. Milton was born June 21, 1930 in Macclenny to the late Quentin Theodore Milton and Ida Mae (Dugger) Milton. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved wife Ruth Ann (Crowder) Milton, his sisters: Marion...
Sandra Darlene Robinson
Mar 7, 2024
Sandra Darlene Robinson, 69, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on March 7, 2024 after a brief illness. Sandra was born on March 29, 1954 to Maisie Harvey and Wilton Davis.
She is the beloved mother to Roger Robinson, Jr. (Bubba), Jeanie Robinson and Bobbie Dyal.
She will be forever remembered by her siblings Wanda Sue...
Joy Marie Petersen
Mar 4, 2024
Joy Marie Petersen, age 76 of Starke, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Monday, March 4th, 2024 at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center. A native of High Point, North Carolina, Joy was the daughter of Mr. Roy and Frances (Lowry) Allred, born on February 11th, 1948. Later in life, Joy would relocate to the north Florida...
Edna E. Samonte
Feb 20, 2024
Edna E. Samonte, age 84 of Atlantic Beach passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Baptist Beaches Medical Center. Edna was born in Taylor on September 24, 1939 to the late Mr. Willis and Mrs. Lula (Fowler) Conner. She spent the first half of her life in Baker County but had...
Robert Gerald Rhoden, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
Robert Gerald “Robbie” Rhoden, Jr., age 56 of Macclenny passed away Saturday morning, February 10, 2024 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Robbie was born on July 19, 1967 in Fort Benning, Georgia, the son of the late Robert Rhoden, Sr. and Shirley (Harris) Rhoden Beverly. Robbie spent his entire life in Baker County and was...
Christopher Lander Edwards
Feb 7, 2024
Christopher Lander Edwards was born August 14, 1984 in Lake City, Florida and left this world behind on February 7, 2024 after fighting and winning his battle against cancer.
Chris was a chef by trade. He loved to spend time hanging out with family and friends, and also enjoyed live music and bowling.
He is...
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...
