OBITUARIES
Dennis Franklin Burns
Sep 13, 2024
Dennis Franklin Burns, 57 of Thonotosassa, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at Tampa General Hospital with family by his side. Best known as “Frank” or “Frankie” to family and friends, he was born on January 6, 1967 to the late Charles Burns and Sue (Jones) Burns. Frank grew up in Wakulla County and spent the majority of his...
Roger Alan Redding
Sep 10, 2024
Roger Alan Redding, a lifelong resident of Braford County passed away Tuesday evening, September 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Starke on October 27, 1956 to Mr. Lonnie “Arthur” Redding, Sr. and Mrs. Minnie (Pringle) Redding. Roger would graduate from Bradford High School and would work a long career with the department...
Sharon Yvonne Jackson
Sep 2, 2024
Sharon Yvonne Duval Jackson, 65 of Jacksonville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Duval County, born on September 13, 1958 to the late JD Canter and Gladys (Duval) Canter. For many years, Sharon was the owner and operator of a tree trimming service. She enjoyed spending her time away from work...
Forrest Harold Wright
Aug 26, 2024
Forrest Harold Wright, age 57 of Jacksonville passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Orange Park Medical Center. Forrest was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on April 16, 1967. He would go on to play football in college at Western New Mexico and would continue to help young players develop for many years as a coach and mentor. He...
Ewell Grant Mills, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Ewell Grant Mills, Jr., a longtime resident of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home at 82 years of age. Ewell was born in Scalf, Kentucky on November 23, 1941, the son of Ewell, Sr. and Litha (Davis) Mills. Upon high school graduation, Ewell moved to Ohio where he met his wife and...
Adalynn Janette Shamonski
Aug 9, 2024
Miss Adalynn Janette Shamonski was met by the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born on July 30, 2024 to adoring parents, Andrew Shamonski and Gracie Brewer. Though her time on Earth was brief, Adalynn will be dearly missed by her entire family.
She is survived by her parents: Andrew Shamonski and...
Michael Glen Heinz
Aug 5, 2024
Ret. ENCM. Michael Glen Heinz of Glen St. Mary passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic at the age of 78. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 11, 1946, Michael was the son of Gustav and Helen (Ward) Heinz. ENCM. Heinz dedicated thirty years of active service to the United States Navy, serving in Vietnam and...
Mary Louise Gibson
Aug 5, 2024
Mary Louise Gibson, age 90 of Lawtey passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024. She was born on December 8, 1933 in Lake City to Mr. Earl and Beulah (Horne) Norris. She worked for many years as a nursing assistant. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed crocheting, fishing and traveling with family.
She was preceded in...
Michael Addison Magruder
Jul 26, 2024
Michael Addison Magruder of Jacksonville passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Baptist Health Downtown at the age of 53. Michael was a lifelong resident of Duval County, born on October 12, 1970 to Mr. Michael Herman and Nancy (Dubberly) Magruder. He was a family-oriented man, who loved to spend time traveling with his wife. He was a...
Sandra Elaine Crawford
Jul 26, 2024
Sandra Elaine Canaday Crawford, age 64 of Moniac passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at UF Health of Jacksonville. Sandra was a lifelong resident of the Georgia Bend, born on October 30, 1959 to the late Lonnie and Lois Jean (Burnsed) Canaday, Jr. Sandra would graduate from St. George High School and would go on to work for the...
William Michael ("Frogg") Escorpizo
Jul 23, 2024
William Michael “Frogg” Escorpizo, 52, passed away on July 23, 2024 in his home surrounded by his beautiful wife and immediate family. Frogg drove a million miles around North Florida in his "Ole blue" and has now driven up to heaven to meet so many who have passed before.
Frogg is survived by the beautiful love of...
Richard Gregory ("Ricky") Taylor
Jul 16, 2024
Richard Gregory “Ricky” Taylor, age 71 of Glen St. Mary passed away in the morning hours of Tuesday, July 16, 2024 with his family by his side. Ricky was the son of the late Milton and Lucille (Crews) Taylor, born in Jacksonville on April 3, 1953. Ricky attended Baker County schools and went on to receive his Associates Degree...
David Ryan Peddie
Jul 12, 2024
David Ryan Peddie, age 31 of Crawfordville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 12, 2024. Ryan was born in Tallahassee on April 8, 1993 to Mr. George and Evelyn (Elkins) Peddie. Ryan would attend Wakulla County schools and was a graduate of Wakulla County High School. He would work for several years as a roofer. In...
James Thomas Starling
Jul 8, 2024
James Thomas “PeeWee” Starling, 79, passed away on July 8, 2024 in St Cloud after a short battle with cancer. Born on October 19, 1944 in Baker County, Florida, PeeWee spent most of his life in Bradford and Baker County. He was a member of Evergreen Baptist Church and honorably served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
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Rev. Steven Jackson Taylor
Jul 6, 2024
Rev. Steven Jackson Taylor of Crawfordville went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the age of 82.
Steve was born on June 30, 1942 in Panacea, the son of Monroe and Minnie (Porter) Taylor. He would proudly serve his country in the Army National Guard and receive an honorable...
Henry Mae ("Hank") Forbes, Jr., Lfd
Jul 1, 2024
Henry Mae Forbes, Jr., LFD, the son of Henry Mae and Ella (Stevens) Forbes, Sr., swiftly departed this earthly life on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the age of 59. Born in Tallahassee on May 18, 1965, Hank grew up in “the creek” in Wakulla County. As a child he loved sports, watching wrestling, and playing football and baseball...
Ruth Greene
Jun 28, 2024
Ettie Ruth Greene, age 80 of Spring Creek, passed from this life on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Born in Spring Creek on January 5, 1944, she was the daughter of Isadore and Albertice (Martin) Porter. She would attend Wakulla schools and receive her cosmetology license from Lively Vocational Technical College. For many years she ran...
Richard Sherman Raulerson
Jun 18, 2024
Richard Sherman Raulerson of St. George passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born on February 6, 1945 to Mr. Sherman and Helen Raulerson in Jacksonville. Richard was a dedicated longtime employee of CSX Railroad, holding a multitude of positions until his retirement. In his retirement, he was a hardworking farmer and cattleman. Richard loved to...
William Henry Redding
Jun 15, 2024
William Henry Redding, known affectionately as “Billy” or “Bill”, age 78 of San Mateo passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka. Billy was born in Palatka to proud parents, Lonnie and Minnie Redding, Sr. He would attend Bradford County Schools and was a graduate of Bradford High School. He was a self employed...
Gary Owen Ploucher
Jun 14, 2024
Gary Owen Ploucher, a longtime Macclenny resident, passed from this life in the comfort of his home on Friday, June 14, 2024 at the age of 75. He was born in Lake City on June 24, 1948 to Mr. Ted and Addie Longstreet. Gary worked the majority of his life in the construction field, many years as a superintendent....
