Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

Jan 5, 2024

Pamalina Kay Gonzalez, a lifelong resident of Baker County, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at her home at the age of 53. She was born in Gainesville to the late Willine Smith and was raised by loving grandparents, Sammy and Laverne Nelson.

Pam’s world was her grand babies. She was a dedicated wife and a loving...

Jan 2, 2024

MSgt. Luther Richard “Lou” Sluder, United States Air Force, Retired, age 86 of Yulee passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Lou was born on September 22, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Luther and Gertrude (Fuss) Sluder. He went on to join the United States Air Force, where he served proudly for twenty-two years...

Dec 30, 2023

Floyd Gary Bryant, Sr. of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at his daughter’s home at the age of 73. Gary was born in Jacksonville on July 29, 1950 and was the son of Mr. Floyd and Blanche (Taylor) Bryant. He would go on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. Gary was...

Dec 28, 2023

Donald Timothy Nolan, age 65 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside after an extended illness. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on August 25, 1958 to Mr. Glenn and Jean (Taylor) Nolan.

Timmy would spend the majority of his life in the Jacksonville area. He was a skilled “shade tree”...

Dec 20, 2023

Celeste Ranell Barrett, a dedicated, supportive mother, passed away at home in Riverview on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the age of 59. Celeste was born on December 15, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to proud parents, Wayne and Joyce (Conard) Bundy. She worked for over twenty years as a family law paralegal.

Celeste loved her life in...

Dec 14, 2023

Wendell Ray Rhoden of Macclenny passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the age of 63. One of 5 children, he was a Christmas baby, born December 25, 1959 to Mr. Harry and “Janie” (Harris) Rhoden. Wendell worked as a carpenter for all his life and was one of the most skilled in the...

Dec 13, 2023

Bessie Agnes Powers, age 78 of Jacksonville and formerly of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Cross Care Center. “Agnes”, as friends called her, was born in Lawtey, Florida on January 27, 1945. Agnes enjoyed spending time with her “adopted family” around the holidays. She loved to dance and sing. She also enjoyed exercising and was a...

Dec 10, 2023

Lindsay Galloway, a lifelong resident of Wakulla County passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023 at his home in Spring Creek at the age of 71. Lin was born in Toronto, Canada on December 20, 1951, but was raised in St. Marks by loving parents Hugh and Rose (Beardon) Galloway.

If you knew Lin Galloway, you knew he...

Dec 8, 2023

Willie Mae Cribb, age 87 of Macclenny passed away on the evening of Friday, December 8, 2023 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 19, 1935 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Charles and Estheline (Feapherstone) Aaron. Early in life, the family would relocate to North Florida and Willie Mae would graduate from Jackson High...

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. Stephen Earl Stafford, Sr., a lifelong resident of Baker County, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Known to family and friends as “Earl”, he was born on November 1, 1941 to the late Mr. Oreadus “Reid” and Cleo (Prevatt) Stafford. Mr. Earl would attend Lake City...

Nov 26, 2023

Catina Marie Barton, age 51 of Glen St. Mary passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Catina was born on November 16, 1972 to the late Shellie and Harriett (Parrish) Jordan.

At the forefront of Catina’s life were her children and grandchildren. She was willing to drop anything at a moment’s notice...

Nov 24, 2023

Myrtie Mae Raulerson Griffis, age 85, went to her heavenly home the afternoon of Friday, November 24, 2023 at Vivo Normandy Healthcare.

Myrtie was a native of Macclenny, born May 26, 1938 to Mr. Condy and Molly Raulerson. Before her retirement, she was a custodian for Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. She also cleaned homes and businesses in...

Nov 22, 2023

Nathaniel Bruce Kato, best known as “Nathan”, entered into heaven on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the young age of 18. Nathan was the son of Daniel Kato and Amy & Travis Horne, born on October 21, 2005. He was a junior attending the Lighthouse Christian School in Callahan.

Nathan’s life revolved around his family and music....

Nov 20, 2023

John Robert Hopkins, Jr. age 72 of Whigham, Georgia passed away at his home Monday, November 20, 2023 with his family by his side. John was the son of John, Sr. and Elanor Hopkins, born on February 2, 1951 in Woodward, Oklahoma.

Mr. Hopkins spent his younger years working in the oil field, mainly in his home...

Nov 20, 2023

Cary Scott Shannon, age 49 of Macclenny, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at HCA Orange Park Medical Center. Best known to family and friends as “Scott”, he was born in Jacksonville on October 28, 1974 to Mr. Patrick “Pat” and Mrs. Cheryl (Barber) Shannon. Scott would attend Baker County High School and would spend the majority of his...

Nov 16, 2023

Joni M. Raulerson, age 65 of Old Town passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland following an extended illness. Joni was born in Jacksonville on August 27, 1958 to Mr. Charles “Virgil” Raulerson and Emily “Marion” (Fraser) Raulerson, one of six children.

Joni worked for many years for the State...

Nov 10, 2023

Barry (Chitty) Schiller, age 77 of Moultrie, Georgia passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center after an extended illness. He was born in Moultrie on December 10, 1945 to the late Mr. David Schiller and Alice Christine (Shiver) Schiller. Barry would go on to proudly serve his country in the United States Air...

Nov 2, 2023

William Henry Sapp, age 80, passed away at his home in St. George on Thursday, November 2, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Ft. Pierce on August 20, 1943 to the late Mr. James Monroe and Lounette (King) Sapp.

Best known to family and friends as “Bill” or “Billy”, Mr. Sapp...

Oct 31, 2023

Derek Wayne Griffis of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the age of 63. Derek was born August 17, 1960 in Macclenny, the son of the late Wayne Griffis and Mrs. Doris (Crews) Griffis. Derek loved spending his time near the water, enjoying trips to the beach and fishing. He was passionate about animals, and treasured time...

Oct 28, 2023

Kyra Allen Lindsey, age 78 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Kyra was born in Deposit, New York to the late Mr. Milton and Delores (Davis) Oralls. She would work in secretarial roles for multiple companies over the years. Kyra’s free time was taken up mostly...