OBITUARIES
Emmett Taft Cook
Nov 20, 2018
Mr. Emmett Taft Cook Jr., age 66 of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Cook was born on June 21, 1952 to the late Mr. Emmett & Lillie M (Suit) Cook Sr. in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Cook proudly served our country in the United States Army. After his service, he...
Frances Mae Frost
Nov 6, 2018
Ms. Frances Mae Frost, age 72 of Macclenny, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Frost was born June 21, 1946 to the late Albert T & Marjorie (Henry) Jones in Jacksonville, Florida. Frances spent her childhood in Jacksonville and was a 1964 graduate of Paxon High School....
Michael Dewayne Long
Oct 27, 2018
Mr. Michael Dewayne Long, age 48 of Macclenny passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. Michael was born on October 2, 1970 in Jacksonville to the late Mr. Timothy Long and Ms. Julia Taylor. He lived most of his life in Jacksonville before moving to Macclenny eight years ago. Mr. Long was a hard working man who was willing to give...
Shirley Mae Nelson
Oct 23, 2018
Ms. Shirley Mae Nelson, age 77 of Glen St. Mary passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Community Hospice Acosta Rua Center in Jacksonville. Ms. Nelson was born on July 22, 1941 in Michigan to her late parents. Prior to moving to Baker County, Shirley was a resident of St. Cloud for many years. There she worked as a licenced...
Elizabeth Marie Robison
Oct 9, 2018
Ms. Elizabeth Marie (Lutes) Robison, age 62 of Macclenny, passed away October 9, 2018. Ms. Robison was born on September 22, 1956 in Miami, Florida to the late Mr. Edward and Grace Lutes. Ms. Robison had been a resident of Macclenny for the last 3 years, having spent the majority of her life in Miami. During her life, she spent...
Wilmer Allen Hopson
Oct 7, 2018
Mr. Wilmer Allen Hopson, age 92 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 with his family by his side. Born on March 29, 1926 in Thomas County, Georgia to the late Mr. Kenneth and Dora Hopson, Mr. Wilmer spent most of his life in Ellenton, Georgia. Mr. Hopson served his country in the United States Army during World War...
Travis Joseph Tyson
Sep 21, 2018
Mr. Travis Joseph "Tubs" Tyson, age 40 of Glen St. Mary, passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 21, 2018. Mr. Tyson was born on October 28, 1977 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Mr. James "Freddy" Tyson and Dorothy "Kathaleen" (Canaday) Tyson. A Baker County resident for most of his life, Travis attended area schools and was a 1996 graduate...
Jeanne Sharon Baker
Sep 17, 2018
Mrs. Jeanne Sharon Baker, age 76 of Macclenny, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018. Born on May 17, 1942 to the late Mr. George and Jessie Moore, Mrs. Baker was a native of Birmingham, Alabama. Previously living in Maxville and St. Augustine, Mrs. Jeanne had been a resident of Baker County for the last 35 years. Her greatest...
Louice Roynell Combs
Sep 14, 2018
Mrs. Louice Roynell Combs, age 57, of Taylor, peacefully passed surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born on February 21, 1961 to Mr. Louis and Betty (White) Quiett in Steinhatchee, Florida. She was a resident of the Steinhatchee area until the age of 12, when her family settled in Baker County....
Howard Junior Hunter
Sep 4, 2018
Mr. Howard Junior Hunter, age 71, of Bryceville, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018. He was born February 23, 1947 in Jasper, Alabama to the late Mr. Lecil and Maurine (Boyd) Hunter. A longtime employee of Gerdau Ameristeel, Mr. Hunter worked as a mill coordinator. After retirement, Howard enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a devoted husband,...
Florene Sheffield
Sep 1, 2018
Ms. Florene Sheffield, age 94, of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was born on June 11, 1924 in Screven, GA to the late Mr. Marion and America Thorton. After working in assembly for Kinco Windows for many years, Ms. Sheffield enjoyed a retirement that included spending time with family and friends. Prior to moving to Macclenny 6...
Leroy Sevola Washington
Aug 31, 2018
Mr. Leroy Sevola Washington, age 62, of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 after an extended illness. Leroy was born on October 31, 1955 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Mrs. Elizabeth Washington. A native and longtime resident of Jacksonville, Mr. Washington relocated to Baker County in 2002 after marrying his loving wife, Patricia. Before retiring, Mr....
Paul Ray Grainger
Aug 31, 2018
Mr. Paul Ray Grainger Sr., age 74, of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 1944 in Loris, SC to the late Maxie and Letha Grainger. Mr. Grainger was a long time Tug Boat Captain, a career that he took very seriously. Before moving to Baker County,...
Alan Derrell Stokes
Aug 19, 2018
Mr. Alan Derrell Stokes, age 52, of Live Oak passed away on August 19, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 7, 1965 in Hollywood, FL to the late Mr. Earl and Evelyn Stokes. A former concrete worker, Mr. Stokes also spent time working as a security guard in the Miami area. He was a resident of Live...
Oakley Nathaniel Burnsed
Aug 19, 2018
Baby Boy Oakley Nathaniel Burnsed, 10 days old, passed away on August 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving parents. Born on August 9, 2018 to Mr. Charles Burnsed and Ms. Barbara Croft, Oakley blessed the lives of his family during his time on earth and will be dearly missed. Oakley is survived by his loving parents; brothers: Dustin Burnsed, Brandon...
James Charles Anderson
Aug 6, 2018
Mr. James Charles Anderson, age 68 of St. George, GA, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 18, 1950 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Mr. Cecil and Edith Anderson. A retired truck driver, Mr. Anderson was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a...
Joshua Hank Waltman
Jul 27, 2018
Mr. Joshua Hank "Bubba" Waltman, age 31 of Glen St. Mary, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at his home. He was born January 26, 1987 in Orange Park, FL to Mr. Bradford Waltman and Mrs. Debrah Smith and has been a lifelong resident of Baker County. Known as "Bubba" to friends and family, Mr. Waltman was a family...
Walter Stickney Smith
Jul 22, 2018
Mr. Walter Stickney Smith II, age 83 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Lake City Veterans Hospice Serenity Center. He was born February 9, 1935 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Frank and Edna Smith. Mr. Walter retired from Cape Canaveral after forty two years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of...
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Yarbrough
Jul 13, 2018
Ms. Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Yarbrough, age 56 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, July 13, 2018. Born in Deland, Florida to the late Clayton and Edith Rowe Yarbrough Sr., she was a lifelong Baker County resident. She attended Baker County schools and spent time working locally at Northeast Florida State Hospital and Mariner Healthcare, now Macclenny Nursing and Rehab,...
Evelyn E. Wilson
Jun 28, 2018
Ms. Evelyn E. (Wilburn) Wilson, age 91 of Macclenny, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Ms. Wilson was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 19, 1927. Ms. Evelyn was a resident of Macclenny for the last 15 years, previously residing in Jacksonville, Florida. In her earlier years, she worked as a waitress. Ms. Evelyn attended Macclenny Church of God...
