All Obituaries

Mr. Bobby E. Brooks Sr., age 71, of Baldwin, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny. Bobby was born on July 4, 1948, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the son of the late Laudric W. and Jettie E. (Ingram) Brooks, and had lived in Baldwin for the past 37 years. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and hog hunting. Mr. Brooks faithfully served his country through two tours of Vietnam...

Millard Canaday, age 81, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born in Moniac, Georgia on October 1, 1938, to Ida (Stokes) and Roland Canaday. He served in the Army National Guard for many years and retired from JEA after 37 years as a water mechanic. Millard enjoyed his hobbies of watching his favorite football team the Georgia Bulldogs, antique cars, collecting Eagle figurines, and watching...

Mr. Nelson McCoy Mock, age 66, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 3, 1953, to Mary Ann (McCoy) and Lawrence Edward Mock. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Emory University. Mr. Mock and his wife, Beth, were longtime residents of Macclenny and members of First United Methodist Church of Macclenny. Nelson’s greatest joy was his family. Nelson was preceded in death by...

Mr. James “Jim” Ellis Bennett, age 83, of Starke, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Shands UF in Gainesville after a brief illness. He was born in Baker County, Florida, to Aaron and Crissy Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a resident of Baker County until he and his wife moved to Starke in 1988. Jim was a carpenter by trade and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and was a big Dale, Jr. fan. Most of all, he loved his dogs and being with his...

Mr. Byron L. “Les” Green, age 78, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville after a brief illness. He was born on June 23, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Byron L. and Jessie Roberta (Link) Green. Mr. Green was a retired public relations manager with Southwestern Bell and moved to Macclenny with his wife in 2013. He enjoyed being a HAM Radio Operator for over 60 years (K0LG), bicycling, and spending time with his beloved...

On Monday, October 14, 2019, Geraldine “Gerrie” Elizabeth Crews, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away at the age of 72 in Macclenny, Florida.   Gerrie was born on July 25, 1947. She retired from Bellsouth after 30 years of service. She loved spending time at the river with her friends and family and going to NASCAR races. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Irene Manning; sister, Rita Manning; and brother, Douglas...

David Charles Alford, age 64, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Mr. Alford was born on December 12, 1954, to Vernon Charles Alford and Violet Davis Alford. He worked for Southeastern Iron Workers with WW Gay for 23 years. He was a member of the Ironworker's Union Local Number 597, and a member of Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. He is preceded...

Mrs. Margaret Kerfoot Clevesy, age 79, of Macclenny, Florida passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Monday, October 7, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Francis Beverly Kerfoot and Virginia Kerfoot Johnson. Mrs. Clevesy had been a resident of Macclenny since moving from Seffner, Florida, in 1971 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Sanderson. She was an Associate with Winn Dixie for many years before she retired in 2012....

Katherine Annette Sperry, age 69, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 5, 2019. Annette was born in Raiford, Florida, the daughter of the late Perry Lee and Lilly Pearl (Bradley) Hart and had lived in Orange Park, Florida for the past 28 years. Ms. Katherine worked as the Bookstore Manager at St. Johns River State College, retiring after 20 years. She was a World Traveler, having been to wonderful places in Europe, South America, Australia, on every continent except Antarctica. At...

Mr. Donald Calvin Keene, age 67, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Ruben C. “R.C.” and Inez (Dyal) Keene. Donald had been a resident of Macclenny since 1969 and was a crane operator at Florida Steel Company for many years before he retired in 1997. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and football and was a loving husband, father,...