OBITUARIES
Janice Marie Rhoden
May 30, 2026
Janice Marie Rhoden, 68 of Glen St. Mary, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was the daughter of RB and Arie “Sissy” Lauramore, Sr., born on January 26, 1958.
Janice was a true worshipper of Jesus. She was a prayer warrior. She loved being in church, learning the word, living out her faith, and being...
Lisa Lea Alderman
May 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Alderman, who passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, just days before her 60th birthday. Born on May 27, 1966, Lisa lived a life defined by compassion, service, strength, and unconditional love.
Lisa dedicated her life to helping others, especially children and families in need. She first served as...
Dennis Patrick Hall
May 22, 2026
Dennis Patrick Hall, 77, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2026, at St. Vincent Community Hospice with his family by his side. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 27, 1949, to William T. Hall and Rosemary C. Hall.
Dennis was a resident of Baker County since 1964. He graduated from Baker County High School and was a...
Geraldine Jane Booth
May 21, 2026
Geraldine Jane Booth, 84 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 in Patterson, Georgia under the care of hospice. A Hortense, Georgia native, Geraldine was the daughter of Andrew and Daisy (Ammons) Jacobs, born on January 6, 1942.
Geraldine was a longtime resident of Baker County. She loved fishing and going hunting with her late husband, Bob. She...
Linda Lee
May 19, 2026
Linda M. Lee, 76, passed away on May 19, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born in Alma, Georgia to the late, Jesse and Ethel McCloud. Linda enjoyed scratching scratch off tickets (she was actually called the scratch off queen in her small town), and she loved her flowers and crocheting.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Crandall J. Lee...
Robert Earl Brown
May 12, 2026
Robert Earl Brown, known best as “Bob”, age 84 of Moniac, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. A native of Fort Gaines, Georgia, Bob was born on July 7, 1941, the son of Charlie Toms and Sarah Mildred (Naramore) Brown Toms. He would proudly serve his country in the United States Army.
Bob was...
Jewell Elizabeth Coverdale
May 10, 2026
Jewell Elizabeth Coverdale, a beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026 with her family by her side. A lifelong resident of Maxville, she was the daughter of John and Dora (Wellhausen) North, born on February 21, 1943.
Jewell would work for thirty eight years for State Farm in the auto underwriting...
James Larry Taylor
May 8, 2026
James Larry Taylor, 82 of Macclenny, passed from this life and into rest on Friday, May 8, 2026 at his home after an extended illness. He was born and raised in Baker County, the son of Owen and Myrtle (Johns) Taylor born on September 28, 1943. He would join the United States Army and proudly served his country during the...
Kimzey Davis Harper
May 7, 2026
Kimzey Davis “Kim” Harper, 66 of Macclenny passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Kim was born to the late Lawrence and Pauline Kimzey Harper in Malvern, Arkansas on March 13, 1960. Mr. Kim would proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force for three years until his honorable discharge. He would then...
Mary Estelle Brannen
May 4, 2026
Mary Estelle Walker Brannen made her journey to her heavenly home on May 4, 2026 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home surrounded by her beloved daughters and family members. Mary was born on September 23, 1933 to the late Lonnie Buford Taylor and Ethel Theo Taylor. She was a lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida.
Mary graduated from Baker County High School...
Mary Jane Smith Raulerson
Apr 29, 2026
Mary Jane Smith Raulerson, 80, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her home in Green Cove Springs surrounded by her family. She was born in Gouverneur, New York on July 7, 1945, the daughter of Harold and Ruth Ormsby Fields. Mary would live in Baker County for a number of years and worked in housekeeping at...
Joni Michaelina Rigdon
Apr 29, 2026
Joni Michaelina Rigdon, 61 of Sanderson, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 under the care of Community Hospice at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. She was born on February 23, 1965 to Jon Langley and Barbara Herrin Langley. She would become a respiratory therapist for many years, where she felt blessed to be able to help others. She enjoyed...
Wayne Junior Corbett
Apr 27, 2026
Wayne Junior Corbett, Cpl. (E-4) United States Marine Corp Veteran, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, April 27, 2026, age 79. Wayne was the son of Junior and Audrey (Dorman) Corbett, born in Jacksonville on the Naval Base on October 11, 1946.
Wayne joined the Marine Corps and proudly served four years defending his country, including a...
Sarah Elizabeth Henck
Apr 26, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth “Liz” Henck, 84, passed from this life on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Sarah was born in St. Augustine on February 5, 1942, the daughter of Walter and Kathleen (Inman) Murphy. She was raised in Manor, Georgia and graduated from Manor High School. She married the love of her life, August “Benny” Henck and they relocated to the Jacksonville...
Robert Earl Rewis
Apr 23, 2026
Robert Earl Rewis, 73 of Sanderson, passed from this life on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Douglas Center under the care of Community Hospice. Robert was one of three boys born to Nathaniel and Minnie Bell (Crews) Rewis. He was born on July 1, 1952 and was a lifelong Baker County resident. Robert was a skilled mechanic and also...
Frances Elaine King
Apr 22, 2026
Frances Elaine King, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Frances was born in Orange Park on August 27, 1959, the daughter of Richard and Nancy (Brinkley) Eddins. She would attend Jones Business College of Jacksonville and received her associate’s degree. Frances dedicated years of her life to Community Connections, working...
Pauline Ruth Worrel
Apr 21, 2026
Pauline Ruth Worrel, 73 of Macclenny, passed from this life on Monday, April 21, 2026 after an extended illness. Pauline was born in Raymond, New Hampshire on December 26, 1952. She was the daughter of Willis C. and Ernestine E. (Wilbur) French, Sr.
Pauline was very involved with the VFW Post 7909 and American Legion in Middleburg. She was also a...
Richard H. Warren
Apr 19, 2026
Richard H. Warren, 79 of Bryceville, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 under the care of Community Hospice at Baptist Health South. Richard was a native of Miami, born on December 14, 1946 to Malcolm and Mildred (Hill) Warren. Richard would join the United States Navy out of high school and proudly served his country for four years. He...
Annette Padgett Thomas
Apr 9, 2026
Annette Padgett Thomas, 80 of St. George, passed from this life with her family by her side on Thursday, April 9, 2026. A Maxville native, Annette was born on February 24, 1946 to Melvin and Ruby Padgett.
She worked for several years as a nursery worker, but her calling in life was being a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved...
Rebecca Lee Livingston
Apr 9, 2026
Rebecca Lee Livingston, 64 of Hilliard, passed from this life on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at UF Health North Campus.
She was born in St. Augustine on September 4, 1961, the daughter of Edward and Mary Petty. She dedicated many years to Florida Blue until her recent retirement. Becky spent as much free time as possible with her “toes in the...
