All Obituaries

Jacob Roland Cope, Jr., age 74, of Macclenny, Florida went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2019. Battling lung cancer and heart disease, Roland or “Bo” as his family called him passed on to glory just as he lived his life with hope and faith there was something better waiting on the other side. Born on Veterans Day, he joked, everybody got his birthday off. He loved his family, cows, dogs, and lotto. Swore he’d hit the big one one day and of course he had a...

Mrs. Beth Louise Mock, age 60, of Macclenny, Florida passed away after a brief illness on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Orange Park Medical Center. She was born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on January 2, 1959, to Jane Watts and Joseph Dorwart, Jr. She grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, and received her Master’s Degree in Education. She briefly lived in Brooksville, where she taught her first year of elementary school before moving to Macclenny. Mrs. Mock proudly taught at Macclenny...

Lucille “Granny” Bell, born August 13, 1929, went home to be with Jesus, just two months shy of her 90th Birthday, on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James “JD” Bell; and her parents, Randall “Bud” Harris, and Gressie Higginbotham Harris. She is survived by her two children: daughter, Joan (Tommy) Hendrix and son, Harold Bell; 9 grandchildren: Paula Warren, Pam (Grady) Padgett, Tricia (Jimmy) Thoren, Nikki...

Gunnar Wayne Bracewell, age 19, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Gunnar was born in Jacksonville, the son of Shannon Wayne Bracewell and Holly Venters Bracewell. He was a loving son, uncle, and cousin whose kind and fun-loving spirit made this world a little brighter. Gunnar enjoyed photography and hanging out with his friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Holly Venters Bracewell, and father, Shannon W. Bracewell, both of...

Mrs. Sharon Ann Gatlin, age 76, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, after an extended illness at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. She was born on May 24, 1942, in Burlington, Vermont to Edward Bernard and Elizabeth Ann Pecor. Pentecostal by faith, Sharon was a homemaker who loved the Lord and all of her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed spending time with her family and listening to her Christian music while she cleaned house. She was a simple, sweet,...

Mr. Aurbie Kincaid Hires, Sr., age 68, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, after an extended illness at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. He was born on September 24, 1950, in Taylor, Florida to Aurbie and Annie (Griffis) Hires and had resided in Baker County all his life. Mr. Hires retired as a mechanic with FGE Railroad. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, FSU Football, and racing. Mr. Hires was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Joanne...

Mr. Jerry Jackson Cooper, Jr., age 51, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on November 21, 1967, in North Miami, Florida to Jerry Jackson, Sr. and Carol (Malcolm) Cooper. Jerry was of the Catholic faith and resided in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville prior to moving to Baker County. He was an electrical estimator for Adkins Electric and was always known as a hard worker. Jerry loved to engage his family...

Maria Alexandria Palma, age 58, of Maxville, Florida passed away at St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 am on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Blackburn-Curry Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Freddie Griffis officiating.  Arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please sign...

Mrs. Hazel I. Wilkinson, age 96, a native of Maxville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny. She was born on April 5, 1923, in Maxville to Kyle and Wealthy Ann “Pea” (Griffis) Cannon. Mrs. Wilkinson was a homemaker and a member of Maxville Church of Christ. She also attended Long Branch Baptist Church. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Kayla Ann Hanks Forbes, age 30, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Kayla was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She was the daughter of Granville O. Hanks and Diana Lynn Albert and had lived in Baker County for the past 15 years. Kayla was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She enjoyed the outdoor life, fishing, camping, and riding around singing to the music. But her greatest joy was spending time playing...