All Obituaries

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...

Mr. Roger Douglas Carlton, age 53, of Baldwin, Florida passed away tragically on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Doug was a lifelong native of Baldwin and the son of Curtis Wayne and Juanita Faye (Thomas) Carlton. He was a kind and loving father, brother, son, and friend who enjoyed eating, singing, and laughing with his family and friends. He also loved working at his own construction company - DRC Construction. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Curtis W. Carlton in 2000. He is survived by...

Mr. Brian Alan Hance, age 35, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was born on August 30, 1983 in Jacksonville, Florida to Spencer Melvin Hance and Mandy Lee Sweat. Brian was a rodbuster by trade, enjoyed tinkering with things, and hauling scrap. But most of all, he was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Spencer M. Hance; and sister, Melissa Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 14 years,...

Mr. Alfred Ray Harris, age 80, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Ray was born and raised in Maxville, Florida and resided in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was all about loving his family. He was a God loving, kind hearted man and would do anything for anybody. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Thornton Harris; mother, Sallie Deese Harris; father, Alfred...

Mr. Lamar Wayne Thrift, age 55, of Macclenny, Florida passed away at home on Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Jeff Raymond and Judy (Cory) Thrift. Lamar was a carpenter by trade and a huge Gator fan. He enjoyed playing video games and driving his IROC Z Camaro. But most of all, he was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Lamar was preceded in death by his mother, Judy C. Thrift. He is survived by his father, Jeff R. Thrift of Mayo; sister,...

Ms. Jeannie Marie Hart, age 59, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after an extended illness. She was born on November 18, 1959 in Starke, Florida to Ansel and Daphine Norma Griffis. Jeannie was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, and being with her family and friends whom she loved dearly. She also loved to teach and talk...

Tammy “Toopy” Lynn Irish, age 46, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring in Jacksonville after an extended illness. She was born in Perry, Florida, the daughter of Thomas Harold McGuire and the late Bonnie (Connell) McGuire, and has lived in Macclenny most of her life. Tammy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who enjoyed caring for her family and her dogs. She was preceded in death by her...

Jacqueline Clark Crews, age 76, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Vincent's Medical Center Clay County. Arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida. 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please sign the guestbook at www.blackburncurryfh.com.