obituaries

Obituaries

Jimmie "Jimmy" Leon Streat

Jimmie "Jimmy" Leon Streat

October 25, 2026

Jimmie “Jimmy” Leon Streat, age 63, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born on September 20, 1963, in Macclenny to Dolly Mae (Parkerson) and Joseph Perry Streat.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Jimmy loved being in the woods working timber. His favorite pastime...

Frank Junior Horton

Frank Junior Horton

October 23, 2026

Frank Junior Horton, age 83, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away peacefully in the care of Community Hospice at St. Vincent’s Riverside on Friday, October 23, 2026, where he was surrounded by care and compassion, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, family, faith, and memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. His family would...

Shirley O. Hart

Shirley O. Hart

October 20, 2026

Shirley O. Hart, age 92, a longtime resident of Macclenny, Florida, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was born in Long Beach, California, on September 8, 1934, to Gertrude Isabel (Banford) and Dallas Delbert Thomas. Shirley was a charter member of First Church of the Nazarene. Her life was grounded in her faith in Jesus Christ, and she considered it...

Willie Edward Griffis

Willie Edward Griffis

October 16, 2026

Willie Edward Griffis, age 72, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 30, 1954, in White Springs, Florida, to Sarah Nell (Bradley) and Willie Griffis. Edward had lived in Baker County for most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed...

Philip Kenneth Doughty

Philip Kenneth Doughty

October 13, 2026

Philip Kenneth Doughty, age 82, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. 904-259-2806.

Johnny Price

Johnny Price

October 9, 2026

Johnny Price, age 59, of Clay Hill, Florida, passed away at his home on Friday, October 9, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 18, 1966.Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063.

Anne Elizabeth Kerr

Anne Elizabeth Kerr

October 9, 2026

Anne Elizabeth Bird Kerr, age 92, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Ortega Gardens Memory Center. She was born in Jacksonville on November 22, 1933, to Helen (Brown) and Vernon R. Bird.Mrs. Kerr was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, she went on to a...

Desarae "Dee" Lashae Manning

Desarae "Dee" Lashae Manning

October 8, 2026

Desarae “Dee” Lashae Manning, age 30, a lifelong resident of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at St. Vincent's Riverside. She was born on June 12, 1996, and was the daughter of Hazel (Himes) Young and Richard Manning. Dee was fiercely independent and sometimes hilariously stubborn. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend to many. Dee’s...

Everett Newell Cantrell

Everett Newell Cantrell

October 5, 2026

Everett Newell Cantrell, age 80, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his friendships, his love of fishing, and a lifetime of service and hard work.Newell was born and raised in Pound, Virginia, one of seven children born to Everett and Leota Cantrell. Growing up in Pound,...

Virginia "Ginger" Peek Willis

Virginia "Ginger" Peek Willis

October 4, 2026

Virginia “Ginger” Peek Willis, age 81, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully under the care of Community Hospice on Monday, October 4, 2026. She was born in Colquitt County, Georgia, on February 2, 1945, to Asylee and James Howell Peek.Mrs. Willis was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. A member of Long Branch Baptist Church, she was a...

David Nathaniel Rewis

David Nathaniel Rewis

September 29, 2026

David Nathaniel Rewis, age 55, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1971, in Jacksonville to Elna (Yarbrough) and Nathaniel Rewis.David had lived in Baker County all of his life. He was a devoted husband, caring father, and loving grandfather who enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, mudding in...

Vanis Hodges

Vanis Hodges

September 25, 2026

Vanis Hodges, age 87, of Glen Saint Mary, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born in Baker County on May 10, 1939, and was a graduate of Baker County High School, Class of 1957.Vanis served as an Army Medic and then worked at CSX Railroad for 42 years until his retirement. He loved the Lord...

Betty Jean Hicks

Betty Jean Hicks

September 24, 2026

Betty Jean Baker Hicks, age 94, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born in Moultrie, Georgia, on Friday, May 13, 1932, to William John Baker and Hazel Victoria (Kinard) Baker. She had lived in Jacksonville since she was a young teenager. Betty was introduced to Jesse “Jack” C. Hicks, Jr....

Tyane Vivian Taylor

Tyane Vivian Taylor

September 24, 2026

Tyane Vivian Taylor, age 50, of Macclenny, Florida, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 9:02 a.m., following a lengthy illness and surrounded by the love and comfort of her family and loved ones. She was born on May 2, 1976, in Jacksonville to Oscar Agra and Teresa Terrell.Tyane was a loving mother to two beautiful daughters, who...

Stanley Murray McDaniel

Stanley Murray McDaniel

September 21, 2026

Stanley “Mac” Murray McDaniel, age 88, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center after an extended illness. He was born on July 29, 1938, in Brackenridge, Kentucky, the only son of Lucy (McDaniel) and Virgil Ward.Mac and his wife, Joyce, have lived here in Baker County for the...

James "Jim" Paul Geiger

James "Jim" Paul Geiger

September 20, 2026

James "Jim" Paul Geiger, age 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 4, 1949, in Melbourne, Florida, to Edith (Johns) and Holland P. Geiger.Jim graduated from Englewood High School in 1968. During his high school years, he played football, being chosen for the All City...

Teresa Capps Johns

Teresa Capps Johns

September 8, 2026

Teresa Capps Johns, age 64, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay after an extended illness. Born to Edith (Parker) and James Capps on December 19, 1961, she was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville.A caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Teresa devoted her time and love to raising her extensive family. Her quiet...

Otis Edgar Hanks

Otis Edgar Hanks

September 7, 2026

Otis Edgar Hanks, age 87, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 7, 2026. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Elsie Mae (Romine) and Granville Hanks on August 29, 1939.Mr. Hanks was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was an owner-operator trucker for over 20 years. Otis had...

Richard Shawn Moore

Richard Shawn Moore

September 6, 2026

Richard Shawn Moore, age 59, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Clay. He was born on June 9, 1967, one of three children to Linda (Rose) and Roger Moore, and lived in Jacksonville for much of his life.Rick was a wonderful father, a loyal brother, and a dutiful son who enjoyed online...

Timothy Joseph Gabler

Timothy Joseph Gabler

September 3, 2026

Timothy Joseph Gabler, age 42, of Maxville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Terri Jean (Hays) and Harley Keith Gabler on July 26, 1984, and had lived in Baker County for some time before settling in Maxville.Tim was a devoted father, son, and brother who enjoyed being up in...

Obituaries for Blackburn-Curry Funeral and Cremation

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Blackburn-Curry Funeral and Cremation posts tributes.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.