Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

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...

Jun 22, 2023

Barbara Sue Briscoe, 81 of Baldwin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2023 under the care of Community Hospice at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Born August 14, 1941 in Cobb County, Georgia, Barbara was a long-time resident of Duval County. She would marry Mr. John “Tom” Briscoe and together they would spend over fifty-one years of marriage....

Jun 21, 2023

Scarlett Marie Bryant, age 61, of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center. Born in Hudson, Florida on July 25, 1961, Scarlett was the daughter of Victor and Nancy (Harris) Kizziah.

Ms. Bryant spent the majority of her life in Jacksonville until moving to Baker County six years...

Jun 16, 2023

Richard William Perez, Sr. of Taylor passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring at the age of 80. Richard was born in Jacksonville on May 8, 1943 to the late Gustavo and Jessie Camilla (Ortagus) Perez, Sr. He would go on to attend school at Ribault High and was a...

Jun 14, 2023

Marsha Louise (Manley) Billhimer, age 68, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, after a valiant fight under the care of hospice at Pruitt Healthcare Palmyra Center in Albany, Georgia. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ray and Joanne (Stevens) Manley on December 2, 1954. She would visit Wakulla County growing up and would live there off...

Jun 9, 2023

Jacqueline “Jackie” Elizabeth Brannen, age 80, passed peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 residing at Taylor Care Center under the care of Community Hospice with her family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1943 as the sole daughter of Jack Honaker and Ozella Miller, both of Jacksonville. She grew up on the Northside of Jacksonville and...

May 31, 2023

Donald Lee “Big Don” Weddle, Jr., age 48 of Sanderson passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. He was born in Dayton on July 21, 1974 to the late Donald and Ardalue (Adkins) Weddle, Sr.

Don would spend the last thirty years in Baker County, making friends and memories. He was an avid motorcycle rider...

May 29, 2023

Ruby Jean Porter of Spring Creek passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was 84 years old. Ruby was born in Manchester, Kentucky on September 8, 1938 to the late Mr. Dave and Lucy (Mayfield) Hyde. She was eventually settle in Wakulla County, where she would live for over...

May 23, 2023

Jefferson Eugene “Jeff” Watkins, age 59 of Lake City passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania on September 7, 1963 to the late James and Linda (Hatcher) Watkins.

Jeff was a skilled cabinet maker and enjoyed working with his hands. He was a longtime resident...

May 17, 2023

Leisa Leanne Townsend of Glen St. Mary passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 after an extended illness at the age of 57. Born in Jacksonville, Leisa was the daughter of James “Dugan” and Margylee (Rodgers) Townsend and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She would graduate from Baker County High School and would work multiple jobs over the...

Apr 28, 2023

Vicky Strickland Tobell, of Crawfordville passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House in Tallahassee after an extended illness at the age of 64. She was born in Bainbridge, Georgia to the late Billy Strickland and Anne (Smith) Strickland. She would work for many years with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles...

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Davidlee Shawn Stansbury, age 47 of Macclenny passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Shawn was born in Jacksonville on August 4, 1975, and was raised by his loving grandmother, Mary Ruth. Shawn was known around Baker County for his work in the furniture business, doing repairs and deliveries. He was currently...

Apr 13, 2023

Walter Marvin “Walt” Nelson, age 30 of Bryceville passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Walt was born in Hollywood, Florida on November 11, 1992 to Mr. Erik and Lynn (Clement) Nelson. He would spend the majority of his life in South Florida before migrating to Bryceville about two years ago.

Walt loved the outdoors,...

Apr 12, 2023

Theron Helms of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay Hospital at the age of 92.

Theron was born in Hazlehurst, Georgia, the son of the late John and Mattie (Harrell) Helms on February 21, 1931. He spent his youth on the farm. He would eventually settle in Baker County in the...

Apr 11, 2023

Kris R. “Krissy” Tolliver Haines, age 57 of Macclenny passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Krissy was born in Lake City to the late Edward “Buddy” Tolliver and Roxie “Jenny” (Nipper) Tolliver on October 11, 1965.

Krissy would work for Ray’s Nursery for a number of years. In her spare time, she...

Apr 1, 2023

Samuel Heron Lindsey, age 77 of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his residence. Born in Coleman, Alabama, Sam was the son of Johnny Lindsey and JC and Hattie (Sinyard) Harvey. He was born December 5, 1945.

Sam was widely known as a hard working man, working as a boilermaker for over forty...