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Patricia "Pat" A. Martin

Patricia "Pat" A. Martin

July 22, 2026

Patricia “Pat” A. Martin, age 86, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Brookdale Avondale Assisted Living Facility in Jacksonville, Florida, after a lengthy illness. The daughter of Ann (Caldwell) and Charles Bascom Godwin, she was born in Jacksonville on September 21, 1939.Mrs. Martin proudly served her country in the United States Army, retiring at the...

Diane Mae

Diane Mae

July 16, 2026

Diane May, age 75, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away at St. Vincent’s Riverside on Thursday, July 16, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born on May 14, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Geneva (Carpenter) and Jim Corby.Diane was a humble, simple woman whose greatest joy in life was being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her family meant...

Wanda Josey Mathis

Wanda Josey Mathis

July 13, 2026

Wanda Josey Mathis, age 75, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born in Cordelle, Georgia, on August 22, 1950, to Seleda Lily (Dowdy) and Abe Calvin Josey. Wanda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She had a beautiful, giving, servant's heart. Her unwavering faith carried her through...

Russell Jerry Arend

Russell Jerry Arend

July 11, 2026

Russell Jerry Arend, age 87, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born on November 22, 1938, in Baroda, Michigan, he was the son of Norma Christine (Johnson) and Gerald “Jerry” Russell Arend.Russell earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University in 1960 and began his career as a police officer in Birmingham,...

Walter Bennett

Walter Bennett

July 10, 2026

Walter Bennett, age 74, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center.Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063.

Christopher Lee Imler

Christopher Lee Imler

July 10, 2026

Christopher Lee Imler, age 61, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 18, 1965, in Green Cove Springs to Margaret Gayle (Moore) and Robert Arthur Imler. Chris was an amazing husband, a kind and loving father and grandfather, and...

Keith Augustus Avinger Sr.

Keith Augustus Avinger Sr.

July 9, 2026

Keith A. Avinger, age 69, of Baldwin, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville. Keith was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He loved NASCAR, the Jacksonville Jaguars, fishing, classic country, Busch, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. But most of all, he loved his family. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dot; and...

James Conrad Bain

James Conrad Bain

July 7, 2026

James Conrad Bain, age 57, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, following a lingering illness. Born on May 21, 1968, in Covington, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of Mary Francis (Kenney) and Royle W. Bain.James called Baker County home for the last 26 years.A loving father, grandfather, and brother, his sole focus in...

Barbara "Bonnie" Stubblefield

Barbara "Bonnie" Stubblefield

June 29, 2026

Barbara “Bonnie” Stubblefield, age 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, with her sister, Nancy, by her side. She was born in Jacksonville on October 23, 1947.Bonnie was an active member of Paxon Revival Center Church. Her love of the water will be honored as her ashes are laid to rest there.Bonnie was preceded in death...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Harris

Jacqueline "Jackie" Harris

June 28, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jackson Harris, age 78, of Maxville, Florida, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville on August 16, 1947, to Alduth Lucille (Hooten) and Jack Jackson.Jackie graduated from Paxon High School. She moved to Maxville from Jacksonville in 1986 and attended Maxville Baptist Church.Jackie was a...

Nathaniel "Nate" Leroy Dove

Nathaniel "Nate" Leroy Dove

June 25, 2026

Nathaniel “Nate” Leroy Dove, age 45, of Baldwin, Florida, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was born in Gainesville on September 24, 1980, to Linda Ellen Warren and Lawrence Eugene Dove.Nate was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed being outdoors, going to the river, fishing, camping, and spending time with his nieces, nephews, and his...

Dolores "Jean" Caramadre

Dolores "Jean" Caramadre

June 19, 2026

Dolores Jean Caramadre, age 75, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on June 19, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Clay after a lengthy illness. She was born on April 10, 1951, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Helen (Spect) and William Frederick.Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed devoting her time and care to her family. In addition to taking...

Blaney Jefferson Brown

Blaney Jefferson Brown

June 18, 2026

Blaney Jefferson Brown, age 69, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on November 12, 1956, in Jacksonville to Mary Rose (Wade) and William Robert Brown.Blaney was well known as the "Can Man." He enjoyed riding his three wheeler on Woodlawn Road, picking up cans. He...

Elizabeth "Mrs. Beth" Matteson

Elizabeth "Mrs. Beth" Matteson

June 15, 2026

Elizabeth “Mrs. Beth” S. Matteson, age 70, of Macclenny, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Community Hospice Center for Caring at St. Vincent's Riverside, after a courageous battle with cancer and cirrhosis of the liver. She was born on January 29, 1956, in Damariscotta, Maine, the daughter of Susan (Colfer) and Robert Prentice.Beth had lived in Baker County...

Sharon Pike Baity

Sharon Pike Baity

June 10, 2026

Sharon Pike Baity, age 62, a lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with her family by her side. The daughter of Connie Faye (Howard) and Billy Larry Pike, she was born in Macclenny on October 2, 1963. An accountant by profession, Sharon found her true joy and calling in her roles as a devoted...

Allison "Allie" Ann Cox

Allison "Allie" Ann Cox

June 5, 2026

Allison Ann Cox, age 34, a lifelong resident of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was born on November 25, 1991, in Jacksonville, one of five children to Cynthia (Hand) and Robert Jordan.Allie was a caring wife, mother, and aunt who devoted her time to her family and her animals. Her quiet, kind demeanor hid a...

Jerome "Keith" Willis

Jerome "Keith" Willis

May 27, 2026

Jerome Keith Willis, age 59, a lifelong resident of Baker County, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1966, in Jacksonville, Florida, one of six children to Maxie Ann (King) and Donald Willis.Keith was a free spirited, kind, and generous individual who enjoyed the freedom of being outdoors. He loved being immersed in...

Paul Thomas Harvey

Paul Thomas Harvey

May 15, 2026

Paul Thomas Harvey, age 66, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after a lengthy illness. Born in Jacksonville on October 17, 1959, he was the son of Margaret (Leslie) and Talmadge W. Harvey.Paul was a devoted husband of 38 years, loving father, and attentive grandfather...

Alexander "August" Malcolm Lonie

Alexander "August" Malcolm Lonie

May 14, 2026

Alexander “August” Malcolm Lonie, age 27, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Born on February 17, 1999, in Elkhart, Indiana, he was the only son of Nicole (Hutchison) and Johnathan Lonie. A devoted son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend, he brought warmth and kindness wherever he went.August cared deeply for animals and was always helping...

Patricia Anne Wallace

Patricia Anne Wallace

May 14, 2026

Patricia Anne Wallace, age 81, of Glen St. Mary, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born in Florence, New Jersey, to Anna Smith Knapp and Bruce Knapp. Patricia attended First Baptist Church of Cuyler. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, David Wallace; daughters, Tracy Summers and Lisa Crawford (Bob); step-daughter, Eva Peak (Rick); brothers, Frederick Knapp (Gloria) and...

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