OBITUARIES
Mary Moore Gearhart
Apr 19, 2012
Mary M. Moore-Gearhart, age 93, of Crawfordville passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012. She was born in Crawfordville to the late May Wright and Rosa Nell Lawhon Moore. She retired twice from the Department of Labor with a total of 47 years of service to the state of Florida, was a member of the Crawfordville First Baptist Church and was...
Rodney Davis
Apr 10, 2012
Rodney Scott Davis Sr., age 36, of Sanderson, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born August 8, 1975 to Rita Davis of Sanderson, Florida and Terrell Godwin of Taylor, Florida. He was a life long resident of Baker County and a member of Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church of Sanderson. He was a member...
Stephen Sands
Mar 18, 2012
Stephen William Sands, 48, of Sanderson, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County. He retired from the Florida Department of Corrections and was the former owner of Sands Land Clearing. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his sons: Nick Sands and Justin Sands of Sanderson, Mathew Sands...
Freida Hammer
Mar 8, 2012
Freida Elaine Hammer, age 63 of Jacksonville and formerly of North Carolina, passed away at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Freida was born in Waycross, Georgia; the daughter of Paul and Evelyn Hendricks Seasholtz. Her faith in Christ inspired those who surrounded her and her kind ways were noticed by others. Her love of animals...
Arie Carter
Feb 28, 2012
Ms. Arie "Sissy" Lauramore Carter, age 72, of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Moniac, Georgia, the daughter of the late Ernest and Myrtie Johns Crews. She was a homemaker and a very devoted wife and mother whose passion was fishing. She would go fishing and always be...
George Hodges
Feb 18, 2012
George O'Brien (Brian) Hodges, age 50, of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and a small engine mechanic who enjoyed fishing, camping, playing music and singing. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother: Carolyn (Ronald) Plymel of Macclenny; brothers: Eddie Hodges Jr.and Denny...
Margaret Sheotes
Feb 18, 2012
Margaret R. Sheotes, age 70, of Crawfordville, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012. Born in Boston, Massachusetts and formerly of West Palm Beach, Ms. Sheotes made her home in Crawfordville for the past fifteen years. She was a professional dog breeder, handler and trainer who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her daughter: Robin Wakefield...
Shelton Carter
Feb 14, 2012
Mr. Shelton M. Carter, 76, of Macclenny, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Carter was a retired mechanic and a lifelong resident of Baker County who loved fishing and riding through the forest with his son. He is survived by his son: Larry M. (Barbara) Carter of Macclenny; daughters: Betty (Gene) Gomillion of Defuniak Springs, FL,...
Mildred Padgett
Feb 5, 2012
Mildred Padgett, 78, of Macclenny, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. A native of Jacksonville, Ms. Padgett was a resident of Baker County for the past 40 years. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her son: Scott S. Padgett (Debbie); daughters: Mochelle Padgett (Tim) and Laura P. (Timothy) Williams; a sister:...
Teresa Porter
Feb 5, 2012
Teresa R. Porter, 70, of Spring Creek, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Wakulla County. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading her bible, singing and playing the piano and doing crossword puzzles. She is survived by her husband: Albert (Cooter Bill) Porter; sons: Bobby Porter of Spring Creek, Isadore Porter of...
Robert Williamson
Feb 2, 2012
Robert (Robbie) Glenn Williamson, 56, of Macclenny, Florida was called home to his Heavenly Father on February 2, 2012 following an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County, which he claimed was "a special place filled with special people". Robbie enjoyed helping people which was evident by his various professions. Starting in law enforcement with the Baker...
Kenneth Hurd
Jan 28, 2012
Mr. Kenneth Eugene Hurd, age 57, of Glen St. Mary, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 after an extended illness. Mr. Hurd was a professional musician who enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his sons: Curtis (Amanda) Hurd of Jacksonville and Kendall Hurd of Glen St. Mary; daughters: Daphne Lokey of...
Edward Harvey
Jan 22, 2012
Reverend Edward Cecil Harvey Sr, age 87, of Perry, Florida passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012. He was born in Jacksonville, the son of the late Irvin and Pearl Cooksey Harvey. He was a retired Baptist Minister and had lived in Perry for the past 40 years. He is survived by his sons: Edward (Noni) C. Harvey Jr. of Perry...
Thomas Mixon
Jan 20, 2012
Thomas Joshua Mixon, 77, of Sanderson, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012. He was born in Baxter, Florida to the late Thomas and Gracie Anderson Mixon. He was a member of Lenox Avenue Church of God. Mr. Mixon was a retired truckdriver with Interstate Bakery. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his...
Ellis Oaks
Jan 19, 2012
Ellis MacArthur (Mac) Oaks, 69, of Spring Creek passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. He was the son of the late Ellis and Mattie Lee Martin Oaks. Mr. Oaks was a lifelong resident of Wakulla County. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He was the former owner of Town & Country Painting and Repair. He...
Carl Hallstrom
Jan 14, 2012
Carl Eugene Hallstrom, 87, of Lanark Village, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was a retired Southern Baptist minister and served as the Chaplain for the American Legion in Carrabelle, Florida. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, Mr. Hallstrom was the recipient of three Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart and other decorations and citations for his service....
Desiderio Folh
Jan 12, 2012
Desiderio Folh Desi, may he rest in peace, passed on January 12, 2012, at the age of 87. Born in Habana Cuba, he (with his family) migrated to the United States in 1961. Later in his life, he moved to Wakulla County where this wonderful community immediately adopted him with open arms. Desi was an acclaimed artist and enjoyed music,...
Terrance Newman
Jan 9, 2012
Terrance (Terry) R. Newman, age 72, of Davenport, FL passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of Baker County, he was the son of the late Edwin and Emma Klyswan Newman. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Disney World. He is survived by his...
Billiejo Barksdale
Jan 7, 2012
Billie Jo Hartsfield Barksdale, 44, of Spring Creek, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at her residence following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Wakulla County and a legal assistant. She is survived by her sons: Craig (Ashlyn) Stevens of Valley View, TX and Josh (Rebecca Williams) Conrad of Crawfordville; father: Billy Hartsfield of Panama City; brothers:...
