OBITUARIES
Totie Lynn Robson
Apr 6, 2026
Totie Lynn Robson, age 55 of Macclenny, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born in Macclenny to the late Richard and Mary Louise Hodges Griffith and was a Baker County High School graduate. Ms. Robson enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, watching movies and playing board games.
She is survived by her son: James Wyatt Griffith...
Edgar Irving Brinkley
Apr 4, 2026
Edgar Irving Brinkley, 68 of Fort Valley, Georgia, passed from this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in the comfort of his home. Born on April 10, 1957, Edgar was the son of Adolphus and Mildred (Crawford) Brinkley and grew up in Baker County. He was a 1975 graduate of Paxon High School. Edgar worked for many years in landscaping,...
Evelyn Estelle Parker
Apr 1, 2026
Evelyn Estelle Parker, 77 of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life and into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after an extended illness. Evelyn was the daughter of James E. and Ernestine (Peacock) Wallace, born on August 10, 1948. She would work for a number of years for Bell South, later AT&T, as...
Charles Jack Reneau
Apr 1, 2026
Charles Jack Reneau, 73 of Glen St. Mary, departed this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Charles rejoined his bride, Regina, who preceded him in death just three weeks prior. He was born in DeQuincy, Louisiana to CJ and Velma (Alston) Reneau on November 30, 1952.
Best known as “Jack”, Mr. Reneau owned and operated his own construction business for a...
Robert Oscar Bell
Apr 1, 2026
Robert Oscar “Bobby” Bell, 82 of Branford, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after an extended illness under the care of the Haven Hospice - Suwannee Valley Hospice Center.
Bobby worked most of his life operating heavy equipment, cutting timber for Georgia Pacific. He enjoyed fishing on the river and loved to have a good time with family and friends....
James Edward Thompson
Mar 30, 2026
James Edward Thompson, 87 of Mershon, Georgia, passed from this life on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Folkston Park Nursing and Rehab. James was born in Statesboro on July 28, 1938 to James J. and Ruby Johnson Thompson. James would serve his country in the United States Army Reserves. He would go into the electrical trade and worked for many...
Willie Mae Green
Mar 19, 2026
Mrs. Willie Mae Green, a sixty year Baker County resident, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the age of 78. She was born in Bonifay, Florida to the late Willie Joe and Mary Maggie Payne Burnham. Mrs. Green was employed by Glen St. Mary Nursery for twenty two years then by the Baker County School Board for several years....
Dalene Elizabeth Hatmaker
Mar 18, 2026
Dalene Elizabeth Hatmaker, 90 of Macclenny, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on November 15, 1935 to Robert and Daphne (Stroud) Safret.
She spent time throughout her life in Oliver Springs, Tennessee, Rockledge, Florida, and the last ten years in Baker County. She worked for the Brevard...
Raymond Keith Lucas
Mar 14, 2026
Raymond Keith Lucas, 76 of Macclenny, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 under the care of Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Raymond was born in Columbia, South Carolina on July 26, 1949, the son of Klyde and Jessie (Parker) Lucas. Raymond would work for several years for the Florida Department of Corrections. He was a member of St. James...
Charlotte Regina Reneau
Mar 13, 2026
Charlotte Regina Reneau, 69 of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life on Friday, March 13, 2026 under the care of Community Hospice. She was born and raised in Baker County, the daughter of Millard and Gracie (Griffis) Rhoden, born on November 13, 1956.
Known affectionately as “Regina”, Mrs. Reneau was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to spend...
Floyd Larry, Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Floyd Larry, Jr. 69 of Sanderson, departed this life and into eternal rest on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Floyd was the son of Floyd, Sr. and Gracie Mae Allen Larry, born in St. George on September 14, 1956. He joined the Job Corps out of high school and began work in maintenance. Floyd was very skilled...
John Harvey
Mar 5, 2026
John Harvey, age 73 of Sanderson, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital. Born in Macclenny on August 14, 1952, “Johnny” was the son of Roy K. and Beadie (Dorman) Harvey. He worked for many years as a steel fabricator until his retirement in December of last year. Johnny loved the outdoors, riding in...
Daniel Lester Combs
Mar 5, 2026
Daniel Lester Combs, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the Community Hospice Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring, age 92. Mr. Combs was born in Sanderson on October 29, 1933 to Mr. Lester and Mamie (Crawford) Combs. He attended Baker County Schools and eventually went to work for Central Truck...
Sheryl Coolbaugh
Mar 3, 2026
Sheryl Coolbaugh was born on January 4, 1969, in Pennsylvania. Over the years she lived in California before eventually settling in Florida, carrying with her a bold spirit, a love for adventure, and a deep appreciation for the people in her life. She loved the outdoors and you could always find her in the garden.
Sheryl enjoyed motorcycles, baking, shopping, and...
Donald Dwight Hodges
Feb 28, 2026
Donald Dwight Hodges, 75 of Baldwin, passed from this life on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Haven Custead Care Hospice Center. Donald was born in Glen St. Mary, on July 28, 1950 to Mr. Everett Ray and Joyce Starling Hodges. Donald was a skilled carpet installer and worked in that field for over forty years. He enjoyed spending his...
Michael Alan Vuick
Feb 12, 2026
Michael Alan Vuick, 64 of Glen St. Mary and Pansey, Alabama, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Michael was born on November 26, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Milan and Saundria Taldo Vuick.
“Mike” work for a number of year as a bridge inspector. He filled his free time with projects around the house, building his family...
Dennis Millard Collins
Feb 12, 2026
Dennis Millard “Mitch” Collins, 63 of Lake City and formerly of Baker County, passed from this life after a brief illness on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Mitch was the son of James “JL” and Virginia Roberts Collins, born in Jacksonville on March 5, 1962. He would go on to work for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), dedicating nearly forty years...
Reginald Thomas Powers
Feb 9, 2026
Reginald Thomas Powers, 79, of Boynton Beach passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Jacksonville Center for Rehabilitation. “Reg” was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 24, 1946, the son of Clarence Lee and Grace Palmer Powers. He and his brother grew up in Dallas, North Carolina.
Mr. Powers would proudly serve his country in the United States Army...
Thomas Alan Moritz
Feb 5, 2026
Thomas Alan Moritz, native of Omaha, Nebraska and resident of St. George and Jacksonville, passed away in the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026 in the comfort of his home, age 80.
Thomas was born on September 24, 1945 to Mr. Francis and Donna (Huey) Moritz. After high school graduation, Thomas would go into interior construction and was a trim contractor....
Daniel Randolph Cain, Sr.
Jan 30, 2026
Daniel Randolph Cain, Sr., known affectionately as “Ronnie” or “Ron”, passed from this life on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Moultrie, Georgia on October 13, 1951, Ronnie was the son of Eural E. and Mary F. (Young) Cain. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and worked for many years in the steel fabrication...
