All Obituaries

Mr. Cyrus B. Higginbotham Jr., age 82, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Jacksonville after an extended illness. Cyrus was born on October 27, 1938, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Cyrus B. and Roma (Sellers) Higginbotham and had lived in Baker County for the past 43 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, but his greatest joy was...

Mrs. Connie Shumate Terrell, age 57, of Sanderson, Florida went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Connie was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 31, 1963, to Pearly (Davis) and Coy M. Shumate, Sr. She lived in Sanderson all her life and graduated from Baker County High School in 1981. Connie was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother who adored her grandbabies. They were her life. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, exploring the backroads with her...

Mr. Daniel Wilson Teller, age 39, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully with his parents at his side on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. Daniel was born in Orange Park on June 30, 1981, to Wilson E. and Brenda Gail (Wilson) Teller. Affectionally referred to as “Big Dan," he will be remembered for his love of people, music, and his beautiful mind. He was a history buff, World War II aficionado, science nerd,...

Mr. Leland “Erbie” Earl Terrell, age 65, of Sanderson, Florida slipped into eternity on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Erbie was born in Glennville, Georgia on January 23, 1955, to Lois Y. (Hardenbrook) and Lucian Terrell. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, and exploring the backroads on his motorcycle. Leland was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, Ernie Terrell. He is survived by his...

Mr. John Phillip Ward, age 59, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville after an extended illness. He was born in Tifton, Georgia on July 25, 1961, to John Richard and Vernice Catherine (Davis) Ward. His family lived in Ashburn, Georgia before moving to Orange Park, Florida, and Phil graduated from Orange Park High School in 1979. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was an avid...

Walter Allen Jackson, age 78, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please sign the guestbook at www.blackburncurryfh.com.

Dorothy Ruth Fox, age 98, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.  Arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please sign the guestbook at www.blackburncurryfh.com.

Mr. Fredrick Wayman Holstine, age 58, of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 12, 1961, to John O’Neal and Mildred Tyre. Fredrick was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He had been a resident of Maxville before moving to Daytona Beach 20 years ago. Fredrick was the manager of Joyland Amusement Center in Daytona Beach. He...

Ms. Barbara Carter Boyd, age 77, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, peacefully at her home. She was born on September 23, 1943, in Plattsburg, New York to Crieghton “Clayton” Harold and Catherine Margaret (Babbin) Carter. Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She had been a resident of Baker County since moving here from Lake City in 2000 and was of the Christian faith. Barbara enjoyed...

Baby Goldie Rose Elizabeth Sparks, infant daughter of John Eric and Christina Ann (Brown) Sparks, was stillborn on Friday, October 2, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Little Goldie will be remembered by her parents, John and Christina of Jacksonville; big sister, Mazie; along with so many loving family members.  The family asks for prayers and privacy at this time. Arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street,...