OBITUARIES
Janice Irma Weeks
Jun 21, 2025
Janice Irma Weeks, 89, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 26, 1936, in Jacksonville, Florida, Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Edward and Helen Skinner; her stepbrother, Johnny Skinner; and her beloved husband of 30 years, Vernon Weeks.
She is survived by her devoted children: Terri (Mike)...
Judith Esther Santana
Jun 17, 2025
Judith Esther Santana of Huntersville, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Memorialization is by cremation.
The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Santana family during their time of loss.
Ronald Horace Walker
Jun 16, 2025
Ronald Horace Walker, 84 of Jacksonville, passed on Monday, June 16, 2025. A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Ronald was born on December 22, 1940 to Mr. Milton and Ethel (Jordan) Walker. Ronald was a skilled mechanic who wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. He was known for his generous spirit, being a people person and as an animal lover....
Buddy Duane Champion
Jun 15, 2025
Buddy Duane Champion, age 61 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 after an extended illness. Buddy was born to proud parents, George and Vickey (Cummings) Champion on September 28, 1963. At the young age of 17, Buddy began driving a semi truck for a living, a career that he was very passionate about for many years. When not...
Robert Lee Thomas, Sr.
Jun 12, 2025
Robert Lee “Bobby” Thomas, Sr., former Mayor of Glen St. Mary, passed away peacefully in the care of Community Hospice on Thursday, June 12, 2025, age 87. Born on March 14, 1938, Bobby was the son of Charney and Nettie (Harvey) Thomas and was a lifelong resident of Glen St. Mary. Along with his brother Leslie Thomas, they operated the...
Fred Lee Sanford, Jr.
Jun 11, 2025
Fred Lee Sanford, Jr., 82 of Macclenny, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. A longtime resident of Macclenny, Fred was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia on January 7, 1943 to Mr. Fred and Bessie (Jacobs) Sanford, Sr. Mr. Sanford would proudly serve his country in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge after...
Terry Ann Morgan
Jun 11, 2025
Terry Ann Morgan, 65 of Macclenny, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 after an extended illness. Terry was born in Columbia, South Carolina on February 4, 1960 to Mr. Eugene and Vivian (Wolfe) Kinney. Terry was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time at the river with friends and family and was an...
Roger Harvey
Jun 4, 2025
Mr. Roger Harvey, age 65, of Glen St. Mary, FL passed away Wednesday, June 4th at HCA North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, FL following an extended illness.
Mr. Harvey was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late James and Therese Harvey and has resided in Baker County for all of his life. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for the Baker County...
James Anthony Kyer, Sr.
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. James Anthony Kyer, Sr., age 60, of Sanderson passed away Tuesday, June 3rd at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Kyer was born in Arlington, Virginia to Jennings “Jack” and Sandra (Lambert) Kyer on January 29, 1965. He proudly served in the United States Navy and recieved an honorable discharge. James worked for many years in the manufacturing...
Marcus Gene Young
Jun 2, 2025
Mr. Marcus “Mark” Gene Young, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
A lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida, Mark (son of Rose Belleville and LJ Young) was lovingly raised by his mother and his “Granny Mert”
Mark’s memory will live on through his devoted wife of 48 years, Denise; his daughters...
Audrey Marie Barnes Rewis
Jun 2, 2025
Audrey Marie Barnes Rewis, a cherished member and servant of her community, passed from this life and into eternal rest on Monday, June 2, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Homerville, Georgia on November 6, 1955 to Mr. Marvin and Marthann (Landrum) Barnes. She grew up spending time between Clinch and Baker County and eventually...
Kathleen Marie Loman
May 31, 2025
Mrs. Kathleen Marie Loman, age 75, of Riverview, FL passed away Saturday, May 31st at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Loman was born in Baltimore, Maryland and had resided in Florida for the majority of her life. She worked as an administrative assistant at a nursing home and loved spending time with her family.
Mrs. Loman is preceded in...
Derek Courtland Steppig
May 30, 2025
Mr. Derek Courtland Steppig, age 54, of Macclenny, FL passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 30th at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Steppig was born in Lansing, Michigan and has lived in Baker County for the last 21 years. He was a very adventurous person and enjoyed snowmobiling, water skiing, racing and mud runs. Mr. Steppig was a Chevy enthusiast and loved animals.
He...
Robin Denise Sims
May 30, 2025
Robin Denise Sims, 54 of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025. Robin was the daughter of Robert and Vivian (DeVevo) Price, born on September 29, 1970. Robin was a doting mother and grandmother, as well as a loving aunt and sister. She loved to spend her time with family and her grandchildren were...
David Aubrey Davidson
May 29, 2025
David Aubrey Davidson, known affectionately as “Dave”, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont. Dave was a well respected figure in the retail industry in Central Florida, working for many years for Sam’s Club, eventually working as a district manager and for the last several years for T-ROC, as a Vice...
Virginia Elizabeth Thrift
May 28, 2025
Virginia Elizabeth Thrift, 83 of Macclenny, reunited with her husband just a month after his passing, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Virginia was the daughter of Brantley and Mary (Jones) Humphreys, born in Zephyrhills on May 12, 1942, one of six girls. She would eventually settle in Baker County and married the love of...
Dwane Rodney Lucas
May 26, 2025
Dwane Rodney Lucas, 78 of Macclenny, passed from this life on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring. Dwane was the son of Carroll and Dora (Carper) Lucas, born in Huntington, West Virginia on June 13, 1946. He worked for many years as a hydraulic mechanic and retired from United Steel Workers Company. Mr. Lucas...
Mary Elizabeth Geiger
May 25, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Geiger, “Spotted Fawn”, passed from this life on Sunday, May 25, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born on April 4, 1977 in Warner Robins, Georgia, the daughter of Neal Martin and Cathy Ray. Mary worked for several years for the department of corrections and later at Northeast Florida State Hospital. She also attended phlebotomy school. Mary...
Stacey Renee Conner
May 22, 2025
Stacey Renee Conner, 56 of Sanderson, passed from this life Thursday, May 22, 2025 after an extended illness. Stacey was born on December 22, 1968 in LaGrange, Georgia, the daughter of Wayne and Janice (Abney) Corbett. She worked in the healthcare field for many years locally, being the human resources director at Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation and later at Ed...
Frances Crist-sten Phillips
May 19, 2025
Frances Crist-sten Phillips, 88 of Sanderson, passed from this life Monday, May 19, 2025 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Frances was a lifelong Baker County resident, born in Sanderson on March 30, 1937 to Mr. Hillery “Hid” and Elzie (Harvey) Dugger. She was a graduate of Sanderson High and was a member of the girls basketball team. She would work...
