OBITUARIES
Dorsey Edward Starling
Oct 16, 2025
Dorsey Edward Starling of Gainesville, known best as “Toby”, passed from this life on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the Lake City VA Medical Center, age 74. Toby was born in Lake City on October 6, 1951 to proud parents, Everett Starling and Velma Gay Lowe.
Mr. Starling would proudly serve his country in the United States Army. After his service,...
Louis Anthony Consolaro
Oct 14, 2025
Louis A. Consolaro, 89, of Sanderson, FL passed away on October 14, 2025. He was born on October 21, 1935, in North Deer, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Mary (Pencak) Consolaro.
Lou proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He worked many years as a truck driver before beginning a long and successful career as a pipeline...
Steven Isham Porter
Oct 14, 2025
Mr. Steven Isham Porter, age 76 of Crawfordville, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Mr. Porter was born in Tallahassee to the late Woodrow and Albertice Martin Porter and lived the majority of his life in Wakulla County. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting but spent most of his time on a boat as a longtime commercial fisherman who...
Mary Ann Welch
Oct 10, 2025
Mary Ann Welch, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 4th, 1952, in Crystal River, FL, Mary Ann was the cherished daughter of Johnny and Bessie Hamilton.
A woman of strong faith, Mary Ann's love for Jesus and her favorite...
Carolyn Green Sellers
Oct 6, 2025
Carolyn Green Sellers, 82, of Macclenny passed from a sudden illness on Monday, October 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 30, 1943 to Mr. Lacy and R.V. (Brannen) Green. Carol worked for many years at the Baker County Federal Credit Union where she formed friendships that would last a lifetime. She then went to...
Barbra Jo Boettger
Oct 5, 2025
Barbra Jo Boettger, beloved mother and grandmother, passed from this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the age of 58.Barbra was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on October 16, 1966 to Mr. George and Gloria (Ruth) Boettger. She attended the University of North Florida where she received her bachelor’s degree and then pursued a career in education. Barbra taught for...
Jackie Gene McKeaigg
Oct 4, 2025
Jackie “Jack” Gene McKeaigg, 84, passed from this life on October 4, 2025, in Macclenny, Florida, surrounded by family love and care.
Born on August 28, 1941, to Mary Lucy and James Burrel McKeaigg, Jack grew up in Oklahoma and attended Putnam City School before earning his education at the University of Oklahoma.
Jack married Janet Kathleen in 1978, and together they...
George Washington Sands, Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
George Washington “Dub” Sands, Jr., 97, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2025, following an extended illness. He was born on November 9, 1927, in the Georgia Bend to Baker County pioneers George Washington Sands and Nellie Thrift Sands.
Mr. Sands proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed in Guam in the 1940s. After his...
Lucy Mae Willis
Sep 26, 2025
Lucy Mae Willis, 77 of Middleburg, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Lucy was born in Valdosta, Georgia on April 8, 1948, to Mr. John Lashley and Lottie Simpson Lashley.
Ms. Willis worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars for over twenty years as a parking attendant. She was an avid fan of...
Robert Alvin Branch, Jr.
Sep 22, 2025
Robert Alvin Branch, Jr., 66 of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville. Known affectionately by friends and family as "Alvin”, he was born in Macclenny to Robert Branch, Sr, and Frances Gaskins Coleman.
At age 17, Alvin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and...
Earl Daniel Hodges
Sep 18, 2025
Earl Daniel “Bud" Hodges, 86 of Glen St. Mary, left his loving family and joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Bud was the son of Wallace and Gertie Hodges, born on October 1, 1938 in Moniac, Georgia. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He then dedicated thirty years of service to the...
Mark Allen Ritcheson, Sr.
Sep 11, 2025
Mark Allen Ritcheson, Sr., 69 of St. George, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1956 to Walter and Juanita (Weeks) Ritcheson.
Mark was a jack of all trades, a skilled carpenter and a talented painter. His passion was fishing and his favorite spot was out of Horseshoe Beach.
Mark was preceded in...
Margaret Ann Nelson
Sep 10, 2025
Margaret Ann Nelson, 83 of Hilliard, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 under the care of Community Hospice Jane and Bill Warner Center in Fernandina Beach. Margaret was the daughter of Broadus William and Martha Mae (Davis) Garrett, Sr., born on September 12, 1941. She spent time in Tennessee and Jacksonville before settling in Nassau County.
Margaret loved nature, especially...
Velma M. Rosier
Sep 10, 2025
Velma M. Rosier, a loving mother and grandmother, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, age 92. Velma was born in Grafton, West Virginia on May 2, 1933, the daughter of Strawther J. and Alta Ester (Stewart) Moore. She eventually settled in Baker County and worked for the Baker County School Board in food services for more than...
Joseph Douglas Dube, Sr.
Sep 8, 2025
Joseph Douglas Dube, Sr., age 81 of Sanderson, passed from this life on Monday, September 8, 2025. Joe was born in Altha, Florida on February 15, 1944 to Mr. Joseph A. and Hardie Pumphrey Dube. Joe had a love for fitness that started at a young age when his father purchased him and his brother exercise equipment. Joe would attend...
William M. Williams, Jr.
Aug 31, 2025
William M. Williams, Jr., 75 of Glen St. Mary, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Born in Florence, South Carolina on August 2, 1950, William was the son of William, Sr. and Margaret Anne. He attended Florida Junior College (present FSCJ), where he received his Associates degree. William would go on to work as...
Douglas Gary Dopson
Aug 31, 2025
Mr. Douglas Gary “Doug” Dopson, age 54 of Macclenny, Florida passed away Sunday, August 31st after a courageous battle with cancer.
Doug was a lifelong resident of Baker County. He was a graduate of the Baker County High School Class of 1989 and was a proud member of the Wildcat Football team. Doug was a loyal employee of Ryerson for 30...
Earl Harris
Aug 23, 2025
Earl Harris, 79 of Macclenny, passed from this life after an extended illness on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Earl was born on June 8, 1946 to Mr. Lacy and WealthyAnn Griffis Harris. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and attended Baker County schools. He would work for the Glen Nursery for the...
Julie Suzanne Tampoc
Aug 22, 2025
Julie Suzanne Tampoc, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 22, 2025, age 48. Julie was the daughter of proud parents, Jimmy and Debra, born on June 1, 1977. She attended Baker County High School, where she was a member of the graduating class of 1995.
Julie met the love...
Anthony Paul Fisher
Aug 19, 2025
Anthony Paul “AP” Fisher, 46 of Sanderson, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Anthony was born on April 14, 1979 in Jacksonville to Andy and Juanita Pate Fisher and was a lifelong resident of Baker County.
AP was a skilled carpenter and builder. He was a passionate outdoorsman, he loved hunting and horseback riding. He will be remembered...
