OBITUARIES
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...
Ronald Eugene Waddell
Aug 18, 2025
Ronald Eugene Waddell, 66 of White Springs, passed away on August 18, 2025. Born in Virginia on November 22, 1958, Ronald was the son of Donald and Acie (Davis) Waddell. He would proudly serve his country in the Unites States Navy. He would go into the communications field and work as a contractor for Verizon. He enjoyed cross country traveling...
Gloria Lourdes Andreu
Aug 15, 2025
Gloria Lourdes Andreu, 89 of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. A native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Gloria was the only child of Octavio and Gloria Ortiz Rosado, born on November 5, 1935. She resided in Puerto Rico for the majority of her life until Hurricane Maria in 2017, when she came...
Larry Ralph Sigers
Aug 14, 2025
Larry Ralph Sigers, 81, a lifelong resident of Baker County, passed from this life into eternal rest on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Born on January 25, 1944, he was one of three sons born to Mr. Ralph C. and Susie Crews Sigers. He resided in Baker County for the entirety of his life. He worked for the Florida Road Department as...
William John Crockett, Jr.
Aug 12, 2025
William John Crockett, Jr., lifelong Baker Countian, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 with his family by his side, age 68. Known best as “Billy”, Mr. Crockett was born to proud parents, William John and Frances Ware Crockett, Sr. on December 31, 1956. He would work for the family business, Crockett Trucking for many years and loved...
Burley Harold Peters
Aug 11, 2025
Burley Harold Peters, known affectionately as “Harold” or “Booger” in the hunting woods, passed from this life on Monday, August 11, 2025 under the care of Community Hospice, age 68. Harold was a lifelong resident of Baker County, the son of Burley Byrd and Shirley Faye Richardson born on September 22, 1956.
Harold worked in construction for many years and spent time...
MaryJo Lucille Wiles
Aug 9, 2025
MaryJo Lucille Wiles, Panama City resident and formerly of Wakulla County, passed from this life after an extended illness on Saturday, August 9, 2025 under the care of Big Bend Hospice. MaryJo was born in Jacksonville on April 12, 1963 to Alvin and Carol (Pope) Williams, Sr. She would serve her country proudly in the United States Marine Corp. Mary...
Donald Joseph Bressette
Aug 6, 2025
Donald Joseph Bressette, 53 of Jacksonville, passed away at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. A native of Troy, New York, Donald was the son of Donald Lee and Debra (Jarvais) Bressette, born on March 11, 1972. Don would work for several years in New York for the Department of Transportation. He eventually settled in Florida...
Elizabeth Antoinette Comstock
Jul 23, 2025
Elizabeth Antoinette Comstock, age 78, of Sopchoppy passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at her home after an extended illness. She was born on April 30, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Anthony and Catherine (Calendriello) Scalzo. She would attend Queens College for some time and worked in secretarial roles for many years, for Social Security, the Defense Department, as...
Tristan Michael Steward
Jul 20, 2025
Tristan Michael Steward, beloved son and brother, passed from this life unexpectedly on July 20, 2025. Born in Austell, Georgia on May 14, 1996, Tristan was the son of Tonya Utterberg Norwood. He attended Mandarin High School. Tristan was a talented writer and rapping was his passion. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by...
William Glen Jesseman
Jul 20, 2025
William Glen “Butch” Jesseman, 72 of St. George passed from this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side. Butch was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on April 16, 1953. He worked for many years as a truck driver. He had a passion for fast cars and Florida Gator sports. He also enjoyed...
Lori Ann Romero
Jul 16, 2025
Lori Ann Romero, 57 of Jacksonville passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her residence after an extended illness. Lori was the daughter of Terry Dillhyon and Eloise (Gordon) Dillhyon, born on March 13, 1968. She worked for many years as a hairdresser and owned her own shop for a period of time in Baldwin. She loved fishing and...
Henry Frank Thornton, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
Rev. Henry Frank Thornton, Jr. , a nearly lifelong resident of Starke, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday July 14, 2025. Born in Palatka on August 21, 1946 to Henry Frank and Julia Ann Klip Thornton, Sr., Henry was one of five siblings.
Brother Henry went into the ministry over fifty years ago, first serving...
