OBITUARIES
John V. Beneduce
Jan 21, 2018
Visitation
JAN 31. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
Forbes Funeral Home 409 W Macclenny Ave Macclenny, FL, 32063 ServiceJAN 31. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
Forbes Funeral Home 409 W Macclenny Ave Macclenny, FL, 32063
Sherryl L. Crowder
Jan 10, 2018
Mrs. Sherryl L. Crowder, age 69 of Baldwin, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Mrs. Crowder was a devoted wife and mother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was also a longtime Macclenny Walmart employee and will be remembered for her loving, outgoing personality. She enjoyed camping and riding motorcycles and will be truly missed by...
Debra E. Alexander
Jan 4, 2018
Mrs. Debra E. Alexander, age 62 of Sanderson, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Originally from Miami, Mrs. Alexander had been a Baker County resident since 2005. She spent many years as an administrative assistant in the shipping/transportation industry. She was also a former manager at Zaxby's, having been employed there since it opened in 2007. Mrs. Alexander was a...
Kelly Dean Raulerson
Dec 30, 2017
Mr. Kelly Dean Raulerson, age 37 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. A native of Jacksonville, he was born to Kathy Thompson Murphy and the late Charles D. Raulerson. Kelly worked in the construction industry as a framer for many years. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed going hunting and fishing. He was an easy going, happy person...
David B. Coverdale
Dec 12, 2017
Mr. David B. Coverdale, age 76 of Maxville, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Mr. Coverdale was born in Indiana to the late Lee and Elnora Coverdale. After serving in the US Navy, he settled in Maxville and started a family. He was an ordained deacon at First Baptist Church of Maxville, where he was a longtime member. Mr. Coverdale...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Tyre
Dec 7, 2017
Ms. Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Tyre, age 49 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017. A lifelong Baker County resident, Ms. Tyre enjoyed attending church, going out to eat, and playing bingo. She also enjoyed spending time at home, watching television, doing word search puzzles, and talking on the phone. She will be remembered as a sweet-spirited, happy person who...
Tamay Louise "Tammie" Tyre
Nov 28, 2017
Mrs. Tamay "Tammie" L. Tyre, age 51 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Originally from Jacksonville, Mrs. Tyre was a resident of Baker County for many years. She enjoyed camping and spending time with family, especially her nieces and nephews, whom she adored. She loved dogs, especially dachshunds. She will be remembered for her loving spirit and her...
Dennis James "Butch" Lilly
Nov 27, 2017
Mr. Dennis James "Butch" Lilly, age 62 of Jacksonville and formerly of Baker County, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. Mr. Lilly grew up in Baker County and attended Baker County High School. He was a talented guitarist and drummer who dedicated himself to playing with his band, The Equalizers, of which he was a founding member. He also enjoyed...
Dorothy Kathaleen Tyson
Nov 24, 2017
Ms. Dorothy Kathaleen Tyson, age 73 of Hawkensville, Georgia and formerly of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Ms. Tyson was a 35 year Baker County resident before moving to Georgia due to health reasons. She was born in Jacksonville to the late Theodore and Dorothy Byrd Canaday. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker who...
Chester David Park
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. Chester David Park, Jr., age 49 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born in Jacksonville, Mr. Park grew up in Baker County and was a 1986 graduate of Baker County High School. He was a plumber/pipefitter by trade and a member of the Plumber and Pipefitter's Union Local 234 in Jacksonville. He enjoyed taking road...
Donald E. "Don" "Poppy" Brosseau
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Donald E. "Don" "Poppy" Brosseau, age 82 of Middleburg, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. An Illinois native, Mr. Brosseau spent most of his life in Indiana and some time in North Carolina before settling in Middleburg. He had a long, successful career in the insurance industry and after thirty five years, retired as a Regional Claims Manager for...
Steven Douglas Thomas
Nov 19, 2017
Mr. Steven Douglas Thomas Jr., age 31 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. A lifelong Baker County resident, Steven grew up attending Baker County schools and was a member of the Baker County High School graduating class of 2004. He was employed by Jax Underground Utilities, Inc. in Jacksonville. Steven loved music, singing, and playing guitar....
Nancy E. Taylor
Nov 19, 2017
Ms. Nancy E. Taylor, age 71 of Macclenny and formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Ms. Taylor was born in Chicago, IL but was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. Ms. Taylor was the owner/operator of 103rd Street Wrecker Service and Eagle Towing. She was known for her work ethic and will be remembered as a hard-working woman....
John Nolan Drummond
Nov 18, 2017
Dr. John Nolan Drummond, age 71 of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Born in Jacksonville to the late John and Alberta Canova Drummond, he was a longtime Baker County resident. After serving in the United States Army, he obtained a Bachelor of Chemistry degree from Jacksonville University and a medical degree from the University of Miami. Dr. Drummond...
Lacey E. Padgett
Nov 10, 2017
Mr. Lacey E. Padgett, age 45 of Taylor, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. Mr. Padgett worked in the mining industry as a heavy equipment operator. He loved being in the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed riding in the woods in his pickup truck "Dodge-zilla". He was a loving family man and will be remembered...
George Lawrence Forist
Nov 5, 2017
Mr. George L. Forist Jr., age 75 of Sanderson and formerly of St. George, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. Mr. Forist worked in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed playing pool and planting flowers. He was a loving, honest man who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his sons: Ricky Forist...
Cyndi L. Harvey
Nov 3, 2017
Ms. Cyndi L. Harvey, age 65 of Jacksonville and formerly of Baker County, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. Born in Jacksonville to the late Alfred E. and Marie Potter Smith Sr., Ms. Harvey grew up attending Baker County Schools. She was a majorette in high school and a member of the 1969 graduating class. She was the branch manager...
Cecile R. Lovette
Oct 31, 2017
Mrs. Cecile R. Lovette, age 75 of Live Oak, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was a long time resident of the Cape Coral/Fort Myers area before moving to Live Oak in 2006. Mrs. Lovette enjoyed playing Bingo, traveling, gardening, baking, and sewing. She also enjoyed attending church and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Lovette will be...
Edith "Granny" Merrett
Oct 29, 2017
Ms. Edith "Granny" Merrett, age 94 of St. George, Georgia, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born in Texas to the late John and Josephine Keen Cochran. She was a resident of Jacksonville before moving to St. George more than fifty years ago. Ms. Merrett retired from Winn Dixie and was a member of the Scottish Chapter 295...
Fount "Sonny" Duncan
Oct 26, 2017
Mr. Fount "Sonny" Duncan Jr., age 72 of Jacksonville, went to meet his heavenly father on Thursday, October 26, 2017 after a short stay at St. Vincent's Hospital, followed by hospice. Sonny was born in Fresno, California to the late Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force retired, Fount Duncan and Rosalind Duncan. During his formative years, the Air Force relocated his family...
