OBITUARIES
Roger Hunter
Sep 23, 2015
Mr. Roger Dale Hunter, age 63 of Sanderson, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. A twenty seven year Baker County resident, Mr. Hunter was a retired carpenter who loved to spend time with family and friends. He enjoyed woodworking and tending to his cats. He also loved working in his yard and gardening. He was of the Baptist faith and...
Stanley Baker
Sep 22, 2015
Mr. Stanley L. Baker, age 63 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Mr. Baker was a retired auto mechanic who enjoyed attending and participating in car shows and races. He was a member of the First Coast Super Chevy Car Club and was also an avid football fan. He loved fishing and spending time with his family, friends,...
James Terry
Sep 21, 2015
Mr. James M. Terry, age 88 of Lake City, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. Mr. Terry was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He served his fellow veterans as a nursing assistant at the Lake City VA Medical Center until his retirement. He was an avid reader and had a passion for gardening and genealogy....
Daisy Mattox
Sep 8, 2015
Mrs. Daisy Crews Mattox, age 83 of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. She was born in Macclenny to Lewis and Ethel Johns Crews. Mrs. Mattox was a retired distribution clerk who loved to read and go shopping. She was a faithful member of Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny and loved gardening and spending time with her family. She...
John Coombs
Sep 8, 2015
Mr. John S. Coombs Jr., age 62 of St. George, Georgia and formerly of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Mr. Coombs was a member of the St. George Church of God and was a retired seafood salesman who loved his job. A kind, gentle man, Mr. Coombs loved his family and helping those less fortunate. He enjoyed golfing,...
Sharon Davis
Sep 7, 2015
Mrs. Sharon L. Davis, age 60 of Sanderson, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. She was a member of Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church in Sanderson. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and fishing and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandbabies. She is survived by her husband: Richard A. Davis; son: Joshua Davis of Sanderson;...
Virgil Manning
Sep 6, 2015
Mr. Virgil W. Manning, age 74 of Manning, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. Mr. Manning was born in Manning to the late J.C. and Essie Dugger Manning. He was a lifelong Baker County resident and member of Taylor Church in Sanderson. He was a Highway Maintenance Supervisor with the state Department of Transportation for forty four years at the...
Vanessa Strickland
Sep 4, 2015
Ms. Vanessa L. Strickland, age 42 of Tallahassee, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. Ms. Strickland was a homemaker who enjoyed movies and crafts. She loved spending time with and talking to her friends and family. She is survived by her daughter: Shana Strickland (Chris) of Tallahassee; mother: Sarah Kirkland of Tallahassee; brothers: Mike (Misti) Kirkland and Tommy Kirkland all...
James Stewart
Sep 3, 2015
Mr. James F. "Buckshot" Stewart, age 90 of Macclenny, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015. Mr. Stewart was a retired small engine mechanic who believed in hard work. A Baker County native, he enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved his hunting dogs. He also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved his children and...
Martha Griffis
Sep 1, 2015
Mrs. Martha A. Griffis, age 84 of Baldwin, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Mrs. Griffis was a founding member and trustee of Raiford Road Church in Macclenny. She was a hardworking, professional woman who retired from the Duval County Property Appraiser's Office and also from St. Vincent's Hospital. She was a selected member of Altrusa International, Inc., an organization...
Mark Wiles
Aug 29, 2015
Mr. Mark Alan Wiles, age 59 of Panacea, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. Mr. Wiles was a twenty year Wakulla County resident coming from Springfield, Missouri. He was a former corrections officer, serving at both Wakulla and Franklin County Departments of Corrections. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Mr. Wiles was the...
Bobbie Consolaro
Aug 24, 2015
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Consolaro, age 76 of Sanderson, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015. A lifelong Baker County resident, Mrs. Consolaro loved working on her family's farm. She enjoyed baking cakes and making jellies. She loved to prepare meals for her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband: Louis...
Charles Collins
Aug 18, 2015
Mr. Charles L. Collins, age 70 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Mr. Collins was a longtime Baker County resident and a United States Army Veteran. He was a retired truck driver who truly loved his job. When he was off the road, he loved spending time at home with his family and his pets. He...
Harriett Padgett
Aug 16, 2015
Mrs. Harriett D. Padgett, age 64 of Maxville, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. Born in Jacksonville, Mrs. Padgett was a lifelong resident of the Maxville area. She was a retired school bus driver who showed her love of God by helping her friends and neighbors and anyone in need. She enjoyed attending church, sewing and spending time with her...
Patty Duncan
Aug 16, 2015
Ms. Patty D. Duncan, age 64 of Olustee, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. A lifelong Baker County resident, Ms. Duncan was born to the late Harry and Cleo Jolly Johns. She enjoyed music and singing. She was very interested in genealogy and loved planning and hosting family reunions. Ms. Duncan enjoyed cooking and canning and won many ribbons at...
Norris Terry
Aug 13, 2015
Mr. Norris Eugene Terry, age 84 of Adel, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015. Born in Pinetta, Florida, Mr. Terry was an adventurer and loved to travel. He loved meeting people and never met a stranger. He was loved by everyone who met him. He is survived by his niece: Glenda (Philip) Crawley of Macclenny and numerous other family...
Alton Lane
Aug 9, 2015
Mr. Alton Marion Lane, age 76 of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. Mr. Lane was retired from the CSX Railroad with over 30 years of dedicated service. He loved fishing, camping and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a man of many talents: Mechanic, Electrician, Farmer, mentor and he loved sharing his faith, spreading...
Tonia Brown
Aug 2, 2015
Tonia S. Brown, age 41 of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015. Ms. Brown was an Orlando area native and had been a resident of Jacksonville for the past eight years. She was a very loving and compassionate woman who enjoyed music, singing and dancing. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She loved...
Janet Moore
Jul 31, 2015
Ms. Janet S. Moore, age 66 of Macclenny, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. Ms. Moore was a longtime Baker County resident and a member of Christian Fellowship Temple. Upon graduation from Terry Parker High School, she was employed by CSX Railroad for forty-two years until her retirement. After her retirement, she enjoyed traveling and going on cruises. She worked...
Laura Mullaly-Harris
Jul 26, 2015
Ms. Laura M. Mullaly-Harris, age 67 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. A Jacksonville native, Ms. Mullaly-Harris has been a resident of Baker County for the past six years. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, and playing cards. She also loved to read her bible and sing, but especially loved spending time with her...
