OBITUARIES
Ruby Stafford
Feb 28, 2015
Mrs. Ruby E. Stafford, age 71 of Lake City, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. Mrs. Ruby was a native of Vienna, Georgia and lived in Lake City most of her life. She was the co-owner of Stafford's Fire Extinguisher Service. Mrs. Stafford enjoyed playing bingo, bowling and watching Forensic Files on TV. She loved sports and cooking for her...
Lawana Green
Feb 26, 2015
Mrs. Lawana Estell Green, age 83 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Mrs. Green was a retired food service provider for the Baker County Sheriff's Department. An avid sports fan, she loved watching the Atlanta Braves, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Florida Gators play ball. She especially loved watching her grandchildren play sports....
Annie Tyre
Feb 20, 2015
Ms. Annie Joyce Tyre, age 76 of Sanderson, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015. Ms. Annie was a member of Vineyard of Love Ministries but also enjoyed attending Glen Friendship Tabernacle. She was dedicated to living and singing for the Lord and shared His love with everyone she met. She loved her family and enjoyed going shopping. She is survived...
William Combs
Feb 19, 2015
Mr. William Ray Combs, age 83 of Sanderson, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. A devoted father and friend, Mr. Combs believed in working hard to provide for his family and friends. He was a US Navy Veteran, received a National Defense Service Medal, and was proud to have served his country. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and...
Penny Jernigan
Feb 18, 2015
Mrs. Penny Ray Jernigan, age 50 of Okeechobee and formerly of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Mrs. Jernigan was a homemaker who loved her children, nieces, and nephews and was at her happiest with a child in her arms. She is survived by her husband: Paul Jernigan; sons: Andrew Max Jernigan and Christian Douglas Jernigan both of Okeechobee;...
Willie Cox
Feb 18, 2015
Mrs. Willie Mae Cox, age 104 of Macclenny, FL and formerly of Douglas, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 with her family by her side. Mrs. Cox was a retired seamstress who enjoyed shopping and traveling. She loved cooking and spending time with her friends at the senior citizen center and always put others before herself. She loved attending...
Ada Sigers
Feb 6, 2015
Ms. Ada R. Sigers, age 83 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Ms. Sigers was the founder of Play Corner Daycare in Macclenny and was a member of the Glen Baptist Church. She was a member of the Iris Society and was retired from Wolverton Oldsmobile in Jacksonville. She had a heart...
Infant Kay Powless
Feb 3, 2015
Infant, Miah Kay Powless passed away February 3, 2015. She will always be loved and remembered. She is survived by her parents: Coy R. Powless and Lacey A. Arnette of Taylor; paternal grandparents: Pamalina Powless (Donnie Gonzalez) of Taylor and Richard Powless of Macclenny; maternal grandmother: Danielle Davis of Middleburg; uncle: Dustin Powless and numerous other family members. A private...
Michael Koon
Jan 28, 2015
Mr. Michael "Mike" L. Koon, age 47 of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He enjoyed spending time on his computer, playing internet games and racing cars. He also enjoyed being with family and friends. He is survived by his father and step-mother: Lewis and Doris Koon of Glen St. Mary; step-brothers: Tim (Lesia) McKinnon of...
Walter Cavanaugh
Jan 24, 2015
Mr. Walter George Cavanaugh, age 65 of Glen St. Mary and formerly of Hampton, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015. Mr. Cavanaugh was a retired truck driver and a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters: Nancy (Brian) Griffis...
Donna Hagan
Jan 23, 2015
Mrs. Donna Faye Hagan, age 76 of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away Friday, January 23, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Baker County and loved the thirty five years she spent working as a supervisor at the Northeast Florida State Hospital . Mrs. Hagan was also the co-owner of Hagan Express. She was a genuinely kindhearted and giving...
Wendell Forsythe
Jan 15, 2015
Mr. Wendell L. Forsythe, age 66 of Fort White, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015. Mr. Forsythe was a United States Air Force veteran and a retired telephone lineman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his daughter: Allison (Tony) Ledford of Missouri; mother: Kathleen Mahoney of Pennsylvania; brother: Joseph O'Neill...
Jack Mann
Jan 5, 2015
Mr. Jack D. Mann, age 82 of Macclenny, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. Mr. Mann was retired from the NE Florida State Hospital and enjoyed fishing and planting flowers. He loved attending Raiford Road Church, where he was a member. He also loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Linnie Mann; daughter: Syretha...
David Weathington
Jan 4, 2015
Mr. David G. Weathington, age 75 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. Mr. Weathington was a United States Navy veteran and owned a construction company. He enjoyed reading, watching FOX news and was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved spending time with his family and friends and raising bees. He is survived by his wife: Jean Weathington; sons:...
Catherine Harrell
Dec 30, 2014
Mrs. Catherine A. Harrell, age 82 of Medart, went home to be with her Lord, Tuesday, December 30, 2014. A founding member of Christian Worship Center, Mrs. Harrell loved God and her family above all. Before she retired, she enjoyed arranging flowers and operating a flea market. She especially enjoyed spending time at church and being with her family and...
William Thigpen
Dec 24, 2014
Mr. William E. Thigpen Sr., age 82 of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Having spent over twenty years in the United States Army, Mr. Thigpen was a retired Staff Sergeant who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by...
Enoch Fraser
Dec 9, 2014
Mr. Enoch Nathaniel "Nate" Fraser Jr., passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Mr. Fraser was a U. S. Navy veteran and served in Vietnam. He later became a state trooper and retired after twenty five years of service with the Florida Highway Patrol. He enjoyed spending time at the Macclenny Moose Lodge 2412 and...
Steve Harrell
Dec 6, 2014
Mr. Steve "Boy Baby" Harrell, age 63 of Crawfordville, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. Mr. Harrell was a retired heavy equipment operator who loved to watch westerns. He loved people and was a practical joker. He loved the beach and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his son: Dusty R. (Sabrina) Harrell;...
Curtis Thrift
Dec 5, 2014
Mr. Curtis Leroy Thrift, age 69 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, December 5, 2014. He was born in Blackshear, Georgia to the late Jesse and Mattie Dixon Thrift. Mr. Thrift was a farmer and loved fox hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife: Marlene Thrift; son: Billy (Debbie)...
Sammy Crum
Dec 4, 2014
Mr. Sammy Eugene Crum, age 64 of Sopchoppy, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014. Mr. Crum was a retired mower operator for Asplundh Tree Company and a US Army veteran. A lifelong Wakulla County resident, Mr. Crum loved fishing, crabbing, oystering, and spent a lot of time on the water. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He...
