OBITUARIES
Maybell Fraser
Dec 12, 2024
Maybell Fraser, age 81 of Macclenny passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincents Riverside Hospital. Maybell was born in Jacksonville on March 21, 1943 to the late Harmon “Boot” and Mary (Moats) Davis. Maybell worked for a extended period of time at Northeast Florida State Hospital. In her spare time, Ms. Maybell enjoyed tending to her...
Ann Marie Strickland Sumner
Dec 12, 2024
Ann Marie Strickland Sumner from Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. She was 82. Ann was born in Alma, Georgia on November 13, 1942 to the late Riley Lee and Mary Magdalene Westberry Strickland.
She married the love of her life, George E. Brown in the summer of 1959 and they shared three children together. Eddie, Sherry and...
Celibeth Prall Mayer
Dec 7, 2024
Celibeth Prall Mayer, age 60, passed away on December 7, 2024, due to complications following surgery. Her sudden departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her.
Celibeth was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife, deeply cherished by her family and friends. She is survived by her devoted children, Jessica and Michael, her adoring grandson, Christopher, and...
Donald Woolfolk, Sr.
Dec 7, 2024
Donald Woolfolk, Sr., age 73 of Macclenny, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Community Hospice Alice and T. O’Neal Douglas Center for Caring. Donald was born on August 20, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of fifteen children born to Mr. Carl and Evelyn (Martin) Woolfolk, Sr. Donald would work in the mental health field for several years and...
Mathew Eugene Mette
Dec 4, 2024
Mathew Eugene Mette of Macclenny, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 23. Mathew was the son of Marlin Mette and Crystal Jarvis, born on August 17, 2001. Mathew loved being a father to his son and loved his nephews and family. He was a skilled “shade-tree” mechanic, tinkering on dirt bikes,...
Vivian Harvey Dority
Dec 4, 2024
Ms. Vivian Harvey Dority, age 89, of Sanderson, FL passed away Wednesday, December 4th at her home. Ms. Dority was born in Sanderson, FL to the late Fred and Sadie Raulerson Harvey and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She loved being outdoors and enjoyed spending time growing flowers and gardening. Ms. Dority liked to listen to gospel and...
Norma Smith Owens
Nov 29, 2024
A Tribute to My Beautiful Norma
October 25, 1944-November 29, 2024
Mrs. Norma Smith Owens, age 80 of Glen St. Mary, FL passed away Friday morning, November 29th, at home following an extended illness. Mrs. Norma was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Belmont P. Smith Sr. and Vertie Virginia Smith. She spent most of her life as a resident of...
Venita Douberly Milton
Nov 27, 2024
Ms. Venita Douberly Milton, age 87, of Macclenny, FL passed away Wednesday, November 27th in Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Ms. Venita was born in Olustee, FL to the late L.W. and Daisy Douberly. She was a lifelong resident of Baker County and was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny. Ms. Venita...
Barbara Ann Arzie
Nov 27, 2024
Ms. Barbara Ann Arzie, age 84, of Sanderson, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27th at her home. Ms. Barbara was born in Baker County to the late Roy H. and Gracie Davis Harvey. She lived briefly in Jacksonville, FL but spent most of her life as a resident of Baker County. Ms. Barbara worked for the Baker County...
Emily Faye Moran
Nov 24, 2024
Emily Faye Moran, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed from this life on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Born on March 12, 1934 in Sanderson, “Faye” was the daughter of Charles and Leila (Harvey) Prevatt. Ms. Faye worked for many years for the Baker County Superintendent’s Office in finance department. All the while, Faye worked alongside her husband, Jerry, in the...
Berry Rhoden, Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Berry Floyd “Timer” Rhoden, Jr., age 70 passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Kindred Hospital following an extended illness. Berry was the son of Berry F. and Faye Claudine (Brown) Rhoden, Sr., born June 14, 1954 and went on to graduate from Baker County High School and eventually Lake City Community College.
Berry enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing in...
David Nathaniel Mullis
Nov 17, 2024
Mr. David Nathaniel Mullis, age 72, of Bryceville, FL passed away Sunday, November 17th at his home after a long illness. Nathan's final chapter in his four and half years was of a very heroic battle against Alzheimer's. By the grace of his Savior Jesus most people didn't realize he fought hard to stay in control of everyday life. Nathan...
Joan Elaine Smothers
Nov 10, 2024
Ms. Joan Elaine Smothers, age 78, of Macclenny, FL passed away Sunday, November 10th in the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, FL following an extended illness. Ms. Smothers was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Noah and Bernice Harvey Caldwell. She spent most of her life as a resident of Baker County, FL and worked at...
Ronald Dwayne Barwick
Nov 8, 2024
Ronald Dwayne Barwick, a cherished member of his family, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida. Born on July 31, 1963, Ronald was the son of Ronald Barwick and Yvonne (Smith) Hartsfield.
Ronald’s life was characterized by his warm spirit and love for simplicity. He took great pleasure in watching movies, collecting CDs, and, most importantly, spending time with...
Dwight Wray Davis, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Dwight Wray “Pete” Davis, Jr., 38, a lifelong resident of Sanderson passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center Downtown after a brief illness. He was born on November 7, 1985 to Dwight, Sr. and Linda (Sweat) Davis. Pete worked for several years in the construction industry as a machine operator. He loved to spend his free time...
Emily Elaine Collins
Nov 4, 2024
Emily Elaine Collins, a cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister and aunt, passed away on November 4, 2024, age 28. Emily was born in Jacksonville and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She was a member of the 2014 graduating class of Baker County High School and went on to college to receive technical degrees in business operations and business specialties.
Emily...
J N Canaday
Nov 2, 2024
JN Canaday, a lifelong resident of Baxter passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2024 with family by his side. He was 79 years old. JN was born on December 31, 1945 to the late Mr. Gus and Nova (Burnsed) Canaday, one of nine children. He graduated from Baker County High School and would work for the Terminal...
Anna Rita Bolduc
Oct 31, 2024
Anna Rita Bolduc, age 91, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ernest Bolduc, and the daughter of Walter and Margaret Kaczynski. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 8, 1933 she resided in Pelham, New Hampshire for many years before relocating to Macclenny, Florida. She...
David Alton Devane
Oct 10, 2024
David Alton DeVane, 80 of Jacksonville, passed away with his family by his side Thursday, October 10, 2024. David was born September 27, 1944 in Jacksonville and grew up in Palatka. David would join the United States Army Reserves at the age of nineteen, and would serve his country for eight years. Mr. DeVane would go on to work...
