OBITUARIES
Edward Clyde Wirick, Jr.
Mar 31, 2023
Ret. SPCO Edward Clyde “Ted” Wirick, Jr. of Macclenny passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital at the age of 81. He was born on January 25, 1942 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Sara (Wilson) Wirick, Sr.
Mr. Wirick was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and...
David Gene Hunter, Jr.
Mar 21, 2023
David Gene Hunter, Jr. of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home at the age of 56. He was born in Jacksonville to the late Mr. David Hunter, Sr. and Mrs. Lana (Wilcox) Hunter.
David would work for a number of years in road construction. In his time away from his job,...
Winston Schell Byrd
Mar 18, 2023
Winston Schell Byrd, age 81 of Glen St. Mary passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of Baker County, he was born on January 9, 1942 to the late Travis and Elvie (Anderson) Byrd.
Winston or “Schell”, worked for over forty years as a truck driver, dedicating time to Southern...
Mary Katherine Murray
Mar 11, 2023
Mary Katherine “Kathy” Murray of Jacksonville, passed away at the Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville on Saturday, March 11, 2023 surrounded by her family at the age of 69. She was raised in Jacksonville, born on July 26, 1953 to the late Mr. Francis and Louise (Scott) Murray. She would attend Bishop Kenney High...
Joshua Aaron Swann
Mar 6, 2023
Joshua Aaron Swann passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2023 at the age of 33. Joshua was born in Jacksonville on March 30, 1989 to the late Mr. Arthur W. and Kapriece (Bethune) Swann. He would spend most of his life in the First Coast area, living the last few years in Macclenny.
Joshua was a tower...
Breyer Grayson Lawrence
Mar 4, 2023
Baby Boy Breyer Grayson Lawrence, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center Downtown Campus. He was born to loving parents Kaden and Aleah Lawrence.
Breyer was very loved and will continue to be remembered and cherished by his family.
He is survived by his parents: Kaden and Aleah...
Lillian Davis Kirkland
Mar 2, 2023
Lillian Davis Kirkland, a Sanderson native, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Center at the age of 93. Lillian was born on September 2, 1929 to the late Mr. Ervin and Eva (Dorman) Davis.
Miss Lillian would be best described as a hard-working woman. She was the owner of the Fraser Food...
Candy K. Eagle
Feb 23, 2023
Candy K. Eagle of Maryland Heights, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at her residence, at the age of 73. Candy was born in Miami on April 19, 1949 to the late William “Bill” and Mary (Hall) Eagle. She was the owner of a home health care service in the St. Louis area.
Candy was very...
Gary Lynn Thomsen, Sr.
Feb 22, 2023
Gary Lynn Thomsen, Sr., age 71 of Old Town, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Haven Tri-Counties Hospice Center after an extended illness. Gary was born in Aitkin, Minnesota on December 29, 1951, to the late Mr. Donald and Marjorie (Fettic) Thomsen, one of eleven children.
Gary would proudly serve his country in the United States...
Jonathan Gabriel Macdonald
Jan 30, 2023
Jonathan Gabriel MacDonald, age 41 of Ocala, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 30, 2023. Jonathan was born in West Monroe, Louisiana on April 5, 1981 to the late Mr. Michael and Mrs. Margaret (Cozatt) MacDonald.
Jonathan was known for his friendly and joking personality. He enjoyed being around family and friends. He worked for several years in...
Leo Harold Taylor
Jan 30, 2023
Leo Harold Taylor, age 80 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home with his family at his side. Leo was born in Taylor on May 23, 1942 to the late Mr. Warren and Roxanne (Dinkins) Taylor, Sr.
He would proudly serve his country, dedicating twenty-two years of his life to the...
Carlin Eugene Mobley
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Carlin Eugene “Buddy” Mobley, age 64 of Glen St. Mary passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Orange Park Hospital. He was born in Macclenny on June 20, 1958 to the late Carley and Betty (Norman) Mobley. Buddy would work as a plumber for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed the outdoors, watching NASCAR races, and...
Winston Churchwell Ray, Jr.
Jan 16, 2023
Winston Churchwell Ray, Jr. age 74 of Jacksonville passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his niece’s home surrounded by family. He was born September 11, 1948 in Nashville, Georgia to the late Mr. Winston and Marjorie (Yirka) Ray, Sr. He worked for many years as a route driver. In his free time, Winston enjoyed watching sports and was...
Larry Jefferson Lord
Jan 11, 2023
Larry Jefferson Lord, age 68 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his residence. He was a Jacksonville native, born on February 3, 1954 to the late Mr. Tomage and Rosa (Scruggs) Lord. He grew up on the southside of Jacksonville and was active in youth sports. He would go on to attend Troy University and would...
Charles Wesley Dennie, Sr.
Jan 8, 2023
Charles Wesley Dennie, Sr. age 92 of Macclenny passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A longtime resident of Ohio, Mr. Charles was born on November 25, 1930 to the late Wesley and Viola (Goforth) Dennie in Wilmore, Kentucky. He would work in manufacturing industry for many years, mainly as a tool and die...
Clifton Barton, Sr.
Jan 8, 2023
Mr. Clifton Barton, Sr., age 77 of Macclenny passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A true Baker Countian, Cliff was born on October 30, 1945 to the late Mr. Ressie and Agnes (Griffis) Barton. He would work as an asbestos worker and was a member of Local 13 since 1966. A...
Daniel Paul Thomas
Jan 7, 2023
Mr. Daniel Paul Thomas, age 34 of Glen St. Mary, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 7, 2022. Daniel was a lifelong resident of Baker County, born on April 26, 1988 to Mr. Daniel Keith and Cathy (McKinley) Thomas. Daniel worked in the construction industry for several years. He loved to joke around with friends and family. He enjoyed fishing...
Mary Edna Bowden
Jan 4, 2023
Mary Edna “Cookie” Bowden, age 62 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital after an extended illness. Mary was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 15, 1960 to the late Mr. Emmett and Myrtle (Foreman) Bowden. Cookie was a loving sister and aunt. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews,...
Frederick William Munson, Jr.
Dec 29, 2022
Frederick William Munson, Jr.
October 23, 1952 – December 29, 2022
Devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend – Fred “Ric” Munson – peacefully left us on December 29, 2022. He was met in heaven by his sweet parents, Fred, Sr. and Inez Munson, his brother Michael, and favorite canine companion, Fritz. Fred is survived by ...
Patricia Louise Fish
Dec 26, 2022
Mrs. Patricia Louise Martin Fish, age 91, of Glen St. Mary, Florida went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2022, surrounded by her family as they sang the old-time hymn “I’ve Got a Feeling that Everything is going to be alright.” She was born in Newark, Ohio on January 25, 1931, to John Frederick Martin and...
