Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

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...

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...

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...

Jan 7, 2024

Thomas Jaudon Adams, age 91 of Glen St. Mary passed away early Sunday morning, January 7, 2024 at his home. A resident of Baker County since 1977, Tom was born in Jacksonville on April 17, 1932 to the late William and Sarah (McKinley) Adams. He grew up attending the Jacksonville Heights Baptist Church, where his mother and father were...

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...