All Obituaries

Camble "Lee" Swinnon Leopard, age 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Vitas Hospice on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born on April 5, 1939, to Wardine (Stephens) and Camble Washington Leopard in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Lee had lived in Detroit, Michigan, and Hollister, Florida, but moved to Jacksonville to be with family and retire. He proudly served in the United States Army for six years with a tour in Korea. Lee was a welder by trade...

James Richard Brown Sr., age 70, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on November 16, 1953, to Susan Douberly Witt and Amos William Brown. Mr. Brown had lived in Baker County for the past 63 years. He was a hard-working father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors in nature. James loved his family dearly, and the time he spent with them was very precious to...

Iris Jaqueline Suggs Starling, age 94, of St. George, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Hospice of Satilla on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born in Charlton County, Georgia, on January 19, 1930, to Myrtle (Thomas) and W. Coachman Suggs and was a lifetime resident of Charlton County. Mrs. Starling was a homemaker. She was of the Apostolic Pentecostal faith and loved the Lord. When she was able, she loved riding horses and pinning cattle with her husband, Gene....

Linda Gail Martin, age 72, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Haven Hospice on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born in Macclenny, Florida, on July 3, 1951, to Sarilda (Pringle) and Osvell Mobley and was a lifetime resident of Baker County. Linda has held many careers, including a cleaning business. Her most favorite role was being a homemaker and spoiling her grandchildren. Linda attended Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church and loved the Lord....

Brian Richard Johnson, age 64, of Baldwin, Florida, passed away quietly on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on November 7, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, one of nine children adopted by Richard F. and Elaine D. (Harnish) Johnson. Brian graduated high school and joined the United States Navy, where he served this nation faithfully for 20 years. Afterward, he transitioned to civil service at the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base and has since retired. Brian...

Nicholas Robert Cannavino Jr., age 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on July 8, 1950, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Peggy Deloris (Lloyd) and Nicholas Robert Cannavino II. Nicholas moved to Florida after high school to be with family. He was a lifetime welder and worked with Ivy Steel for over ten years prior to retiring. He was a fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, and...

Freddie Eugene Griffis, age 76, of Maxville, Florida, slipped away quietly with Jesus on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home in Maxville. He was born in Maxville on July 23, 1947, to Addie (Spivey) and Waver Griffis. He was a lifelong resident of Maxville, where he started his first job working at Gillman Paper Company before getting on the Seaboard Coastline Railroad, which later became CSX. Freddie retired after 20+ years there before becoming what Maxville knew him best as Pastor...

Justin Aubrey Travis, age 31, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024. Mr. Travis was born in Brandon, Florida, on April 23, 1992, to Aubrey and Danette Travis. He has lived in Jacksonville since 2003, when he moved from Tampa, Florida. He attended Faith Temple Assembly of God in Jacksonville. Survivors include his father, Aubrey Travis; mother, Danette Lopez; his sister, Heidi Travis; niece, Katerina Knight; nephew, Milton Navarro III; Heidi's...

Frances Pauline Witchley, age 77, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on December 27, 1946, in Herkimer, New York, to Edith (Wentworth) and Nick Letesrio, and had lived in Baker County since 2015. Mrs. Frances was a caring mother and grandmother who enjoyed crocheting, watching her favorite TV shows, and shopping. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Jean Swan; and her beloved...

Julian Foster Hill, age 76, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. He was born in Macclenny on January 4, 1948, to Nadine (Griffith) and Foster Betha Hill. He was a lifelong resident of Macclenny who loved being with his family and friends. Julian enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He was of Holiness Faith, loved the Lord, and had a loving and kind heart. Julian was a good friend, neighbor, host, and jokester. He...