OBITUARIES
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...
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...
