OBITUARIES
Steven Long
Nov 19, 2014
Mr. Steven Scott Long, age 54 of Lake City, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. A United States Air Force veteran, Mr. Long was a weapons expert who enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting knives and shooting guns. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his son: Russell Long II of Gainesville; brother: Robert (Jan)...
Brenda R. Sanders
Nov 5, 2014
Mrs. Brenda Louise Robison Sanders, age 61 of Sopchoppy, passed away, Wednesday, November 5, 2014. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, Brenda loved cooking for her family, going to yard sales and thrift store shopping. She also loved couponing and QVC shopping. She loved fishing with her husband and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by...
Martha Porter
Nov 4, 2014
Ms. Martha Ann "Punch" Porter, age 67 of Sopchoppy, Florida passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014. A lifelong Wakulla County resident, she loved quilting, crochet and going to yard sales. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her son: Edwin J. "EJ" Porter II of Sopchoppy; daughters: Angela (Steven) Wildes, Daniella (Matthew) Jones,...
Estelle Thompson
Oct 29, 2014
Mrs. Estelle W. Thompson, age 80 of Middleburg, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny and a homemaker who loved to sew and do yard work. She also enjoyed reading and traveling. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her sons: Marvin (Janet)...
Elvie Mobley
Oct 28, 2014
Mrs. Elvie M. Mobley, age 84 of Sanderson, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Mrs. Mobley was a homemaker and a member of the Macclenny Church of God, where she enjoyed attending. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her brothers: Jack (Jessie) Suggs of Jacksonville and Paul...
Elaine Haines
Oct 27, 2014
Mrs. Elaine Canady Haines, age 66 of McDonough, Georgia, passed away October 27, 2014. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Alma Elizabeth Garrett and the late Eddie Berry Canady, Jr. Elaine was retired after 28 years in the Film Industry as a Film Booker. She was of the Baptist faith and after retirement had sold antiques at the Peachtree...
Ila Hurley Gray
Oct 12, 2014
Ila Mae Gray, age 61 of Spring Creek, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, she was born to the late Ezekiel L. "June" Hurley and Patsy E. Hodges. Ila Mae was a homemaker who loved cooking and caring for the sick and shut-in. She was a member of the Shady Sea Baptist Church and...
George Kilgore
Oct 6, 2014
George Joseph "Jody" Kilgore, age 50 of Crawfordville, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, Jody was a Master Electrician and co-owner of Kilgore & Gregory Electrical Services, LLC. A loving husband and father, he was very involved in coaching little league baseball, ROTC, and was a Boy Scout Leader as his children were growing...
Lula Payne
Sep 26, 2014
Ms. Lula Mae Payne, age 78 of Sanderson, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014. Born in Baxter to the late Jim and Thelma Crews, she was a lifelong Baker County resident. A retired waitress, she spent several years at the old "Margie's Restaurant" on Highway 90 in Macclenny. She enjoyed crochet and gardening. She loved watching baseball and was an...
Cynthia Green
Sep 22, 2014
Ms. Cynthia Ann Green, age 64 of Macclenny and formerly of St. George, Georgia, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. A retired clerk, Ms. Green enjoyed sewing and reading. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. She is survived by her sons: Thomas (Kelly) Flynn of Palatka and Jonathan (Melissa) Flynn of Densmore; daughter: Shelby Cochran...
David Moss
Sep 21, 2014
David Moss Jr., age 44 of Panacea, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. A lifelong resident of Wakulla County, Mr. Moss enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a volunteer firefighter who loved helping others. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife: Tammy Moss; son: David Earl Moss of Panacea; daughter: Donna...
Richard Blackman
Sep 21, 2014
Richard A. "Dicky" Blackman Sr., age 72 of Woodville, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. A retired truck driver, Mr. Blackman enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, going fishing and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his son: Richard (Susan) Blackman of Tallahassee; daughter: Angela (Ronnie) Morgan of Wacissa; brother: Bobby Blackman of Tallahassee; sister: Becky Blackman...
Robert Garbett
Sep 14, 2014
Robert L. "Bob" Garbett, age 70 of Lake City, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014. A forty three year Lake City resident, Mr. Garbett was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran, a retired HVAC Contractor, and the former Assistant Fire Chief of West Columbia Station 43 VFD. He also spent twelve years with...
Lance Rewis
Aug 31, 2014
Mr. Lance Junior Rewis, age 34, of Jacksonville and formerly of Baker County, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014. Mr. Rewis spent most of his childhood in Baker County, and was a student in the Baker County School System and was of the Christian faith. He was an Ironworker and a member of the Iron Workers Union. An outdoors enthusiast,...
Henrietta Yarbrough
Aug 27, 2014
Mrs. Henrietta Louise Yarbrough, age 95 of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Henrietta was born and grew up in Minersville, PA. She was one of eight children. As a teenager, she headed to Hollywood, CA to pursue a singing/dancing/acting career. A chance encounter at a sandwich shop, owned by Roy Yarbrough, changed everything. Less than a year later,...
Ethel Canterbury
Aug 20, 2014
Ms. Ethel Mae Canterbury, age 78 of Jacksonville and formerly of Baker County, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. A retired seamstress, Ms. Canterbury enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, and bingo and was a volunteer at the Baker County Council on Aging. She loved baseball, football, and fishing. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She is...
Joel Salter
Aug 20, 2014
Mr. Joel Gregory Salter, age 54 of Glen St. Mary, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Salter was the Scrap Purchasing Manager at Gerdau-Ameristeel, where he had been employed for the past twenty four years. He was an avid Jacksonville Jaguar Football fan and a Tampa Bay Rays Baseball fan. He was also a...
William Vincent Clark
Aug 16, 2014
William Andrew Vincent "Will" Clark, age 24 of Crawfordville, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. A fifteen year resident of Wakulla County, Mr. Clark enjoyed his work as a tree trimmer and working out at the gym. A "free spirit", he loved spending time outdoors. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his...
Franklin Taylor
Aug 5, 2014
Mr. Franklin D. "One-Spot" Taylor, age 81 of Taylor, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014. A lifelong resident of Baker County, Mr. Taylor was the former owner and operator of the Taylor Store. He was a lifelong member of the Traveler's Rest Hunt Club and he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by...
Loretta Fraser
Aug 3, 2014
Loretta M. Martin Fraser passed to Heaven Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Community Hospice with her family by her bedside. Cause of death was heart failure. Loretta was born in Southern West Virginia on January 26, 1934 to Robert and Esther "Hale" Martin. Her father died at an early age due to a mining accident. Loretta was educated in the...
