OBITUARIES
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...
Rita K. Hayes
Jul 12, 2025
Rita K. Hayes, 74 of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Rita was born on September 20, 1949 to Mr. Roy Kile Kelso and Ossie Crews. Rita would graduate high school from Paxon High School and go on to attend Jones College of Business.
Her work history was extensive as she spent time...
Doris WillaMae Griffis
Jul 9, 2025
Doris WillaMae Griffis, 87 of Macclenny passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Facility. A lifelong Baker-Countian, Doris was born in Taylor on June 8, 1938 to Mr. Paul and Rosie Wilkerson Crews.
Ms. Doris would attend cosmetology school at Lake City Community College and was passionate about hair and makeup. She would also work for...
Sarah Vernell Dowling
Jul 5, 2025
Sarah Vernell Dowling, 90 years young, a longtime Olustee resident, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Born on January 5, 1935 in Manor, Georgia, Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Daniel and Ruth Steedley Martin.
Sarah enjoyed fifty six years of marriage with the love of her life, Freeman Lavern Dowling until his passing in 2013....
William Edward Adams
Jul 3, 2025
William Edward Adams, 67 of Jacksonville, passed from this life on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at his residence. William was born on January 12, 1958 to Walter “Frank” Adams and Nancy “Virginia” (Hesters) Adams in Jacksonville. William would spend the majority of his life in Jacksonville and worked in landscaping. He enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to music. He...
Ryder Philip Jasper Buffett
Jul 2, 2025
Ryder Philip Jasper Buffett, 6 weeks old, of Sanderson, Florida passed away at home on July 2, 2025. He was born in Middleburg, Florida at St. Vincent’s Clay Hospital on May 18, 2025 to his mother Brittany Delp and father Zachary Buffett. Ryder was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. His personality was starting to shine, and it...
Lydia Johnson-Oakes
Jun 30, 2025
Lydia Johnson-Oakes passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Jacksonville on Monday, June 30, 2025.
Born on September 29, 1945 to Logan and Ruth Ellison Sellers, Lydia was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. Lydia grew up in a large family, surrounded by many siblings and family was very important to Lydia. She would work for many years in...
Donald Steven Zarrella, Sr.
Jun 26, 2025
Donald Steven Zarrella, Sr. Age 74 of Sanderson, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. Donald was born on October 4, 1950 to Mr. Louis and Victoria (Wolowitz) Zarrella in Newark, New Jersey. Donald would proudly serve his country in the United States Navy and later worked for the state of Florida as an Agricultural Law Enforcement Officer for nearly thirty...
Esther Belle Thomas
Jun 21, 2025
Esther Belle Thomas, a longtime Baker County resident, departed this life and entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 94. She was the widow of the late Reverend Lawton Thomas, longtime pastor of the Macclenny Church of God. She and Pastor Thomas also served as travelling evangelists, spreading the gospel as part of...
