All Obituaries

Travis Blake Thomas Harris, age 36, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, after a brief illness. He was a very smart and genuine person. Travis always made you feel good about yourself and loved everyone. He loved his family and Target work family. Travis enjoyed learning, trying new things, and he loved playing video games. He was a big New England Patriots fan and an even bigger fan of Tom Brady who he considered the “GOAT” (Greatest Of All Time). Travis was preceded...

Travis Carl Murphy, age 77, of Live Oak, Florida, walked with his beloved wife down the streets of gold into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in Cypress Inn, Tennessee, the youngest of four children to Jesse Douglas and Myrtle Marie (Balentine) Murphy. Travis was raised in Kissimmee, Florida, and was a 1962 graduate of Osceola High School. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the Vietnam War. Travis was a devoted husband, father,...

Sue Ann Sheldon, age 51, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She recently moved to Jacksonville but spent the majority of her life in Southern Maryland. Sue was a strong woman who consistently put others before herself and warmed the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life, most notably painting ceramics, shooting sport clays, and cooking meals with her family.  Survivors include her father,...

John Emmitt Willis, age 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Born on April 15, 1948, in Vero Beach, Florida, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Brown) Willis, he graduated from Indian River High School and Jones College with an associate’s degree. John married Linda Layton, the love of his life, on November 21, 1970. They enjoyed many happy years together, traveling to the mountains and spending time with family and friends. As a long-standing...

Mrs. Merrie Francis Rosier, age 86, of Starke, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Haven E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville. Private family services will be held.  Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please share your condolences with the family online at www.blackburncurryfh.com.

Curtis "Bute" Gene Bennett Jr., age 57, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 30, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1964, in Gainesville to Curtis G. and Imogene (Thomas) Bennett and had lived all his life in Baker County. Bute had a big heart that was always welcoming to friends and family. He was a caring father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Bute was an honest man that worked hard his whole life doing construction and had a...

Mrs. Betty Jo Quiett, age 81, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away at her home on Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on November 4, 1940, in Taylor County, Florida, to Leroy “Roy” B. and Cora (Byrd) White and had lived in Baker County since 1975.  Betty enjoyed traveling, working in her garden, and going to church to strengthen her fellowship with the Lord, but dedicated her life to taking care of her family.  She was...

Ralph Bryan Mackey, age 63, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny. He was born on May 5, 1958, in Tripoli, Libya, to Alan Clark and Lilly (Azria) Mackey. Ralph was Jewish by faith and had attended Beth Sholom Synagogue while living in Jacksonville. He moved to Baker County in 1996 and had worked as a brick mason for over 30 years. Ralph adored his family. He was an avid Hot Wheels collector and...

Mrs. Avalee Carroll Coffman, age 99, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, was an amazingly kind, Christian woman that was called home to rest on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Mrs. Coffman was born on November 5, 1922, in Grand Ridge, Florida, to Alfred Lee and Elvira Elizabeth (Ward) Carroll and had lived here in Baker County for the past 10 years. She was a jovial, easy going soul that carried a deep love for her family and an even deeper faith in service to her Lord and Savior. Avalee was preceded...

Tonya Marie Thomas, age 44, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at her home, comforted by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1977, in Lake City to Pastor Freddie Eugene and Dollie Mae (Bass) Griffis but lived her entire life in Maxville. Tonya was a wife, mother, and grandmother that enjoyed searching for hidden treasures in yard sales and thrift stores, cooking for her family, doing her hair and makeup, but the most satisfying times were the ones...