Local obituaries for Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

Sep 13, 2021

Glenn Ray Hodges, age 72 of Jacksonville passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1949 to the late Mr. Everett Hodges and Ms. Joyce (Starling) Hodges in Macclenny. He would reside and work in Baker County for an extended time. Along with his brother, they operated a flooring...

Sep 12, 2021

Margie Odell Clark Bray, age 88 of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Cordele, Georgia on August 22, 1933 to the late Mr. Clyde and Ola (Bodgrey) Clark. She would work for several years for the Duval County School Board. Margie always had a...

Sep 12, 2021

Roy Arthur Rhoden, age 57 of Glen St. Mary passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Baptist Beaches Medical Center. Mr. Rhoden was born in St. George to the late Orbey and Mildred (Gainey) Rhoden on June 14, 1964 and was a longtime resident of Baker County. Roy was a master carpenter but was really a “jack of all...

Sep 11, 2021

Waylon Ray Thornton, age 28 of Olustee passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville on July 2, 1993 to Mr. Roland and Stephanie Thornton. Waylon enjoyed being outside, skateboarding, fishing and taking part in backyard MMA. He loved music as well. He will be dearly missed by his family....

Sep 9, 2021

Jennifer Leigh Chapman, age 48 of Jacksonville passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born on December 28, 1972 in Jacksonville to Mr. Ronald and the late Mrs. Julie (Gleaton) Chapman. Her family attended Dunn’s Creek Baptist Church during her upbringing. She attended the University of Florida after graduating high school. She would go...

Sep 5, 2021

Heaven gained a special angel on Sunday, September 5, 2021, Cheryl Lynn “Booty” Davis, age 43 of Macclenny left this earthly home and now brightens heavens gate. She was born August 8, 1978 in Gainesville to the late Mr. Leslie and Bonnie (Alford) Davis of Sanderson. She resided in Sanderson until nine years ago when she moved to Macclenny...

Sep 4, 2021

Doyle Wray Griffis, age 89 of Glen St. Mary went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home with his loving son by his side. He was born on March 1, 1932 in Glen St. Mary to the late Willie and Ora (Register) Griffis. Doyle was a graduate of Macclenny High School and a two...

Aug 29, 2021

Tracy Lynn Motes, age 50 of Baker County passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Tracy was born on August 11, 1971 to the late Mr. Jay Dean and Gladys (Duval) Canter in Bristol, Tennessee. Tracy was a dedicated mother for many years and loved spending time with her family and especially her grandkids. She enjoyed traveling...

Aug 26, 2021

Cindy Darlene Sanders, age 57 of Sanderson passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville. She was born on September 16, 1963 in Jacksonville to the late Elmus “Bud” and Shirley (Canaday) Davis, Sr. and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She worked for twenty-eight years for the Baker County School Board. Cindy loved...

Aug 25, 2021

Mary Frances Bain, age 75 of Orange Park and formerly of Baker County passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Mr. John and Anna Mae (Martin) Kenny. She worked for several years as a waitress. In her free time, she enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2021

Nicholas Frank “Nick” Ginnetto, Jr., age 48 of Macclenny passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Nick was born on January 1, 1973 in Jacksonville. Nick worked for many years as a tow truck driver, most recently for Copart, and enjoyed traveling for his work. He loved fishing and being outdoors. He enjoyed a...

Aug 21, 2021

Milford “Mike” Trosclair, Sr., age of 79 of Macclenny passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Ed Fraser’s Memorial Hospital. Mike was born on March 16, 1942 to the late Mr. Paul and Eunice (Hargrove) Trosclair in Kaplan, Louisiana. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mike worked for many years as an installer in...

Aug 19, 2021

Patricia Carol Kelley, age 67 of Macclenny went to be with Christ Jesus Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Community Hospice at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Jacksonville on January 11, 1954 and was raised by her grandparents, the late Travis and Elvie Byrd. After their deaths, she recognized the late Theodore...

Aug 19, 2021

Mark Lee Tobias, age 51 of Maxville passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic after an extended illness. He was born on March 14, 1970 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Russell and Virginia Tobias. The family moved to Maxville in 1971, where he resided until his death.

Mark had many struggles in his lifetime, acute...

Aug 17, 2021

Mr. James Edwin “Jim” Talcott, age 78 of Jacksonville passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. He was born in Macon, Georgia on May 26, 1943 to the late Mr. James C. and Sarah (Laney) Talcott. The family would eventually settle in Texas. Jim would come to Jacksonville on vacation in the 60’s and...

Aug 14, 2021

Phyllis Marie Thomsen, age 64 of Old Town passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. She was born on March 31, 1957 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Mr. Charles Stewart and Mrs. Mildred (Gobel) Stewart. She work would for many years in housekeeping, but her first job and priority was being a...

Aug 13, 2021

Clarence Loren Thornton, age 81 of Bryceville passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake City. He was born in Duval County on February 10, 1940 to the late Mr. Clarence R. and Leona (Boyd) Thornton, one of four boys. He would go on to proudly serve with the United States Marine Corps...

Aug 13, 2021

Thelma Vereen Randolph, age 72 of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord Friday, August 13, 2021. Ms. Thelma was born in Waycross, Georgia on January 31, 1949, one of fourteen children to Mr. Charlie Vereen and Mrs. Martha (Jones) Best. The family would later settle in Jacksonville, where she would spend the majority of her life. She was...

Aug 11, 2021

Clara Laverne Stevens, age 81 of Macclenny passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1940 in St. George to the late Mr. Ellis and Willie Mae (Tarrence) Crews. She would work as a licensed practical nurse for many years until her health caused her retirement. She would use...

Aug 7, 2021

Franklin Lamar Davis, Jr. age 34, of Jacksonville and formerly of Sanderson passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Jacksonville. He was born on November 14, 1986 to Mr. Franklin Davis Sr. and Mrs. Rachel Watkins. He worked for several years in the construction industry. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He loved...