All Obituaries

Bernice Harris Bryceville

Bernice Eddy Harris, age 85, of Bryceville, Florida passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018. She was born in Taylor, Florida to the late Lee Albert “Bert” Eddy and Mattie Crews Eddy. She has lived in North East Florida most of her life and was a member of Otis Road Church of God. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Stephenie Lynn Acton, and son-in-law, Steven Lee Acton. Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband of 68 years, Fred Sam Harris; children, Tony (Ann) Harris,...

Bernice Eddy Harris, age 85, of Bryceville, Florida passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018. She was born in Taylor, Florida to the late Lee Albert “Bert” Eddy and Mattie Crews Eddy....

Michael Hulse Middleburg

Mr. Michael Allen Hulse, age 51, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. He was born in Port Jervis, New York to the late Bernard and Annie Lois (Hancock) Hulse. Mike was a talented musician who played guitar and sang with several bands through the years. He loved sharing his gift with anyone and everyone. Mike is survived by his wife of 23 years, Deborah F. Hulse of Middleburg; son, Ian Bizzell of Middleburg; daughters, Courtney Smith of Middleburg, Kristen Marshall...

Mr. Michael Allen Hulse, age 51, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. He was born in Port Jervis, New York to the late Bernard and Annie Lois (Hancock) Hulse. Mike was a...

Edgar Shook Macclenny

Mr. Edgar William Shook, age 73, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Known as “Shakey” or “Ed” to all who knew him, Mr. Shook retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer with VA 66, the Fighting Cocks, after 20 years of honorable service in June 1981. He had been a resident of Baker County since 1974. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, time spent with his children and grandchildren, and riding in the woods...

Mr. Edgar William Shook, age 73, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Known as “Shakey” or “Ed” to all who knew him, Mr. Shook retired from the...

Imogene Harris Glen St. Mary

Mrs. Imogene Clark Harris, age 82, a lifelong resident of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny. She was born on May 14, 1936 in Macclenny to Robert E. Lee and Elsie Mary (Richardson) Clark. Mrs. Harris was a seamstress at Northeast Florida State Hospital before her retirement. She was a charter member of Community Full Gospel Church and she loved her family. Imogene was preceded in death by her parents; and her beloved...

Mrs. Imogene Clark Harris, age 82, a lifelong resident of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny. She was born on May 14,...

Paul Wheaton, Jr. Macclenny

Mr. Paul Ross Wheaton, Jr., age 63, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Shands UF in Jacksonville. He was born on November 21, 1954 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Paul Ross, Sr. and Ruth (Sims) Wheaton. Paul worked as a mover for the Suddath Company for many years. He loved music and was a Georgia Bulldogs fan. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Kathryn Smith. He is survived by his brother, James Wheaton (Sandra) of Macclenny; sister,...

Mr. Paul Ross Wheaton, Jr., age 63, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Shands UF in Jacksonville. He was born on November 21, 1954 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to...

Harold Crews Glen St. Mary

Mr. Harold Crews, age 61, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring after an extended illness. He was born in Macclenny, Florida, the son of Andrew Jackson Sr. and Mabel Irene (Culpepper) Crews. Harold enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, loved to cook on the grill, liked watching NASCAR Racing and was a fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. He was a great auto mechanic and spent most of his life working on cars. Harold was preceded in...

Mr. Harold Crews, age 61, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring after an extended illness. He was born in Macclenny, Florida, the...

Ora Starling Macclenny

Ora Onie Stewart Starling, age 95, a lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Ora, who was affectionately known to many as “Tinkey” was born in Macclenny on June 5, 1923 to James and Bertha (Griffis) Stewart. Mrs. Starling was a homemaker for most of her life, but she also worked as a cook at Northeast Florida State Hospital until she retired. A member of Glen Friendship Tabernacle, she enjoyed cooking and lived for...

Ora Onie Stewart Starling, age 95, a lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Ora, who was affectionately known to many as...

Oveida Thrift Hallandale

Oveida Harvey Thrift, age 89, of Hallandale, Florida passed away on, Monday, August 6, 2018 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida after a brief illness. She was born on September 30, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Nebbie and Anzie (Herndon) Harvey. Growing up, Oveida and her family would come to Florida from New York during the winter months. She attended school in Baker County where she met and fell in love with Floyd “Buck” Thrift. After they were married, they...

Oveida Harvey Thrift, age 89, of Hallandale, Florida passed away on, Monday, August 6, 2018 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida after a brief illness. She was born on September 30,...

James "Jim" Plemmons, Jr. Jacksonville

Mr. James “Jim” Burton Plemmons, Jr., age 77, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. He was born in Micanopy, Florida on January 20, 1941 to the late James Burton and Audrey Agnes (Brown) Plemmons. Mr. Plemmons spent his childhood in the Gainesville area before joining the US Navy and moved to Jacksonville 51 years ago. Jim spent most of his working career as an insurance agent before eventually owning Plemmons’ Produce. To say he was an avid...

Mr. James “Jim” Burton Plemmons, Jr., age 77, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. He was born in Micanopy, Florida on January 20, 1941 to the late James...

David Bowers Jacksonville

David A. Bowers, age 71, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on October 13, 1946 to the late Herman and Lucille (Hanning) Bowers. He is survived by his son, David J. Bowers of Jacksonville; one brother; one sister; and sister-in-law, Beverly Martinez of Macclenny. Arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. (904) 259-2806.

David A. Bowers, age 71, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was born on October 13, 1946 to the late Herman and Lucille (Hanning) Bowers. He is survived by his...