All Obituaries

Donald “Don” Quinton Dryden, age 74, of Baldwin, Florida, graduated to Heaven on Monday, November 27, 2023. Mr. Dryden earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology and Master of Religious Education from Luther Rice Seminary. After a short stint in the U.S. Army, he served in God’s Army on the mission field in Haiti for nearly 45 years with his devoted wife. He loved fishing! But fishing for the souls of men was his passion. His love for The Word of God is reflected in his children...

Allena Rae Turner, age 17, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023. A Rae of Sunshine beams brighter as Allena Rae Turner joined the loving embrace of those who preceded her in death. Although no longer in this world, she is evermore present as she guides the winds that surround those she loved most in a warm embrace. It is her claim in this world and her everlasting gift to all - to love and be loved, unconditionally. Her determined soul now understands...

Amanda Ann McMahan, age 30, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, from an automobile accident. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 3, 1993, the youngest daughter of Ernestine Ann (Evans) and Dennis Ray McMahan, and had lived in Baker County for the past 22 years. There are not enough words to describe this vivacious young woman. Sweet, caring, full of life, doesn’t begin to paint a picture of how she could light up a room with her...

Billy Carlton Kinghorn, age 88, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1935, to Arthur and Elsie Altman Kinghorn in Jacksonville, Florida. Billy was a very hard working man that dedicated his life to providing for his family and helping those around him. He never knew a stranger and was loved by his small town community. In 1949, Billy began work at Dixie Milling Company to help provide for his family. In 1954, at just 18 years old he...

Theron "TB" L. Wynne, age 88, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born to Eva Estes (Paul) and Arthur Robert Wynn in Cochran, Georgia. Theron joined the United States Air Force in 1953, where he obtained the National Defense Service Medal. During his time of service, he was a Firefighter while stationed in Seattle, Washington, and Denver, Colorado. In 1956, Theron was honorably discharged and began his lifelong career of...

Dorothy Mae Johnson, age 95, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring after a brief illness. She was born to Rutha Bell (Ellison) and Logan Durance Sellers in Jacksonville on April 18, 1928, and remained there all her life. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Mrs. Johnson devoted her life to caring for her family and others. She expressed her love through her sweet, nurturing,...

Danielle Amber Nicole Crognale, age 35, of Miami, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2023.  Dani thrived in literature. She enjoyed writing from the deepest parts of her soul and reading other’s work of the same nature. Dani loved the arts and eclectic music. She was a big city girl who loved New York City, Miami, Hollywood, and anywhere else with big buildings and hard roads. She loved and bragged about her nieces and nephews. Dani always tried to be the strong...

Catherine "Ollie" Clarke Rushing, age 73, of Macclenny, Florida, left this cold world and joined her family on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Cathy was born on May 22, 1950, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Jacquiline (Seagel) and Major James S. Clarke II.  Cathy grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated from A.C. Flora High School. She spent most of her adult life in Florida: Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, Flagler...

Vickie Lea Doyle, age 46, a native of Lake City, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Lake City Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Jacksonville to Russell and Gwendolyn (Helmick) Kimball on November 12, 1976. Vickie was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family and worshipping with her church family at New Life Christian Fellowship. You could find her on Saturdays during football season cheering on her Miami Hurricanes. Vickie...

Sharon Ann Adams, age 64, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.