OBITUARIES
Anita Gail Rowe
Jun 20, 2018
Ms. Anita Gail Rowe, age 55 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 after an extended illness. Ms. Rowe was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 27, 1962 to the late Mr. Lacy and Betty (Willis) Anderson. Ms. Anita was a lifelong resident of Baker County and often attended Road to Calvary Church in Glen St. Mary....
Nathan S. Harris
Jun 19, 2018
Mr. Nathan Scott Harris, age 60 of Macclenny, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born July 28, 1957 in Macclenny, Florida to the late L.C. and Laverne (Combs) Harris. Mr. Harris was a heavy equipment operator for many years, driving a Track-Hoe, a job that he took much pride in. He was a loving father, brother and...
Michael A. "Mickey" Johnson
Jun 12, 2018
Mr. Michael A. "Mickey" Johnson Jr., age 36 of Athens, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Mickey was born in Kentucky but spent most of his life in Hartsville, Tennessee before moving to Georgia. He was a generous, big-hearted man who loved spending time with his fiancé, his family, and his friends from the University of Georgia. A man...
Ruth M. Gregg
May 27, 2018
Mrs. Ruth M. Gregg, age 65 of Sanderson, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018. She was a resident of Baker County for the last 25 years, previously living in North Carolina. Mrs. Gregg was born in Lake Seneca, New York to the late Byron Gregg and Mary Campbell. She was a member of Taylor Church and was studying to become...
Virginia M. Fontan-Santiago
May 10, 2018
Ms. Virginia M. Fontan-Santiago, age 80 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. A lifelong Baker County resident, she was born in Baxter to the late Thomas J. and Gracie Anderson Mixon. Ms. Virginia was of the Church of God faith and was a fun loving, caring woman who loved life and laughter. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Charles T. Barber
May 6, 2018
Mr. Charles Thomas Barber, age 66 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Mr. Barber was a native of Macclenny and a retired United States Army Veteran. He was employed by the Florida Department of Corrections until his retirement in 2011. He was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge #2414 in Macclenny....
Waldo Rodney Williams
Apr 30, 2018
Mr. Waldo Rodney Williams, age 56 of Macclenny, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. Mr. Williams had been an auto mechanic for all of his adult life. An easy going man, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother: Mary Williams Hoover of Jacksonville; brothers: Floyd Howard of Cherokee, NC, Randy (Nancy) Williams...
Joyce F. Wilson
Apr 21, 2018
Ms. Joyce F. Wilson, age 80 of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. Born in Macclenny to the late John W. and Delilah Combs Gainey, Ms. Wilson had been a near lifelong resident of Baker County. A retired cook, she enjoyed traveling with her family, watching TV, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived...
Donald Clinton Parker
Apr 20, 2018
Mr. Donald C. Parker Sr. age 78 of Bryceville, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. Mr. Parker was born in Michigan and was a United States Navy Veteran. He had been a resident of Bryceville for the last 42 years. Mr. Parker was a retired crane operator, having worked at Gerdau Steel for twenty-five years. He was a volunteer firefighter...
Joseph E. "Joe" Melton
Apr 20, 2018
Mr. Joseph E. "Joe" Melton, age 62 of Jacksonville and formerly of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018. A native of Virginia, Mr. Melton had been in this area since 1979. He was a retired road construction foreman, and had been employed by Affordable Asphalt, Builder's First Source, and DT Services, Inc., all in Jacksonville. He was...
Barbara Ann Stivender
Apr 12, 2018
Mrs. Barbara Ann Stivender, age 78 of St. George, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018. Mrs. Stivender was born in Thomasville, Georgia to the late Austin and Ann Giles. She grew up in Jacksonville and was a member of the first graduating class at Ribault High School in 1958. Eventually settling in St. George with her family, she enjoyed traveling,...
William L Bencker
Apr 11, 2018
Mr. William L. Bencker, Jr. age 90 of St. George, passed away, Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late William and Anna Bencker Sr. and was a United State Army Veteran. He will be remembered as a kind, caring man who had a passion for racing Porsches. He is survived by his former wife...
Joseph Clyde Anderson
Apr 2, 2018
Reverend Joseph Clyde Anderson, age 77 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. Born in Baxter to the late JC and Mary Anderson, he was a lifelong Baker County resident. He spent almost forty years as an ordained minister and was a member of Bethel Holiness Church in Jacksonville. Reverend Anderson devoted over twenty-five years to prison...
Peggy Sue O'Berry
Mar 29, 2018
Mrs. Peggy Sue O'Berry, age 59 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. A lifelong Baker County resident, Mrs. O'Berry was the youngest child of the late Edward and Thelma C. Dinkins. She enjoyed living a simple life; going fishing, riding in the woods and going to yard sales. Mrs. O'Berry loved flowers and gardening and spending time with...
Leslie Gail Heimbach
Mar 7, 2018
Mrs. Leslie G. Heimbach, age 47 of St. George, GA passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Born in Ohio to the late Bus and Cherry Green, she was a lifelong resident of St. George. Mrs. Heimbach was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the Florida Gators and the Ohio State Buckeyes....
Larry E. Scott
Feb 20, 2018
Larry Eugene Scott, age 75, of Macclenny, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born in Moorehead, North Carolina to the late Romain and Lola Scott. Mr. Scott was a resident of Macclenny since 2002, coming here from Baldwin, where he lived since the early 1970's. Larry enjoyed a career spanning many years as a truck driver, where...
Edward W. "Eddie" Hodges
Feb 6, 2018
Mr. Edward W. "Eddie" Hodges, age 68 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Eddie was born in Lake City and lived in Moniac as a child but spent the majority of his life in Baker County. He was a retired welder; having worked for Load King Manufacturers and Rubin Iron Works in Jacksonville. He was very involved with...
Thomas J. "Tommy" Holland
Feb 4, 2018
Mr. Thomas J. "Tommy" Holland, age 63 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. A thirty year Columbia County resident, Mr. Holland was originally from Natchez, Mississippi. He loved working outdoors as a land surveyor for many years. He also spent some time as an air conditioner installer. Mr. Holland was a motorcycle enthusiast and also enjoyed deep...
William R. Blackburn
Feb 1, 2018
Mr. William R. Blackburn, age 59 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. Born to the late Homer and Mildred Blackburn, in Burnwell, West Virginia and formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. Blackburn was a resident of Glen St. Mary for the last 32 years. He was a roofer, working in the construction industry for many years. He...
Leland A. "L.A." Whitehead
Jan 28, 2018
Mr. Leland A. "L.A." Whitehead, age 77 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. Mr. Whitehead was born to the late Alexander and Florence H. Whitehead and was a lifelong Baker County resident. Mr. Whitehead was a retired mechanic with the county road department and an assistant pastor at Nolan Ridge Church in Maxville for many years. He was...
