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Pastor Donald "Don" Charles Kunnmann

Pastor Donald "Don" Charles Kunnmann

November 17, 2024

Pastor Donald "Don" Charles Kunnmann, age 67, of Baldwin, Florida, went home to be with His Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1957, in Queens, New York to Virginia (Basso) and Donald Carl Kunnmann, and had lived in Florida for the past 37 years. Anyone who knew Don knew that he greatly loved...

Londie Lyons

Londie Lyons

November 12, 2024

Londie Lyons, age 90, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Moniac, Georgia, on Sunday, July 29, 1934, to Mattie (Johns) and Sylvester Lyons and had lived here in Baker County most all of his life. Mr. Lyons was a loving husband, caring father, doting...

Frances Aleine Bullard

Frances Aleine Bullard

November 11, 2024

Frances Aleine Bullard, age 90, of Jacksonville, Florida, went Home to be with The Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024. She was born in Broxton, Georgia, on March 12, 1934, to H.R. and Minnie Lee Wooten Turner but had lived in Jacksonville most of her life. Mrs. Bullard was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She loved...

Matthew "Matt" Patrick Dugan Iii

Matthew "Matt" Patrick Dugan Iii

November 10, 2024

Matthew Patrick Dugan III, age 76, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on September 19, 1948, to Matthew Jr. and Viola Dugan. He was blessed to grow up alongside his three siblings, Pat (John), Emily (Denny), and Jim (Millie). He lived in Florida and Cincinnati, Ohio, growing up in...

Thomas "Tommy" Joe Starling

Thomas "Tommy" Joe Starling

November 9, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Joe Starling, age 59, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born on July 2, 1965, in Baker County to Judy Wilkerson and Joseph Franklin Starling and stayed here his whole life. Tommy was raised by his grandparents, Tom and Bobbie Wilkerson, along with his mom,...

John David Pope Jr.

John David Pope Jr.

November 7, 2024

John David Pope Jr., age 81, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.

Joseph "Joe" Marek

Joseph "Joe" Marek

November 6, 2024

Joseph Marek, age 65, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on October 20, 1959, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Sylvia (Syncir) and Walter Marek, and had lived in Baker County for the past 37 years. Mr. Marek was a...

Charlotte Johns Slack

Charlotte Johns Slack

November 6, 2024

Mrs. Charlotte Johns Slack, age 90, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Jacksonville on May 4, 1934, to William Scott and Rosebud (Peavy) Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Slack moved to Baker County five years ago to be close to their daughter. Charlotte...

Bertha Marcella Kramer

Bertha Marcella Kramer

October 30, 2024

Bertha Marcella Kramer, age 82, of St. George, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ruth, Michigan, on June 14, 1942, to David and Christina (Booms) Page. She was a member of  St. Mary's Catholic Church in Macclenny, Florida. Bertha is a former employee of Tyson Foods where she truly...

Benjamin "Tinker" Carl Rogers Jr.

Benjamin "Tinker" Carl Rogers Jr.

October 23, 2024

Benjamin "Tinker" Carl Rogers Jr., age 78, of Reddick, Florida, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Doctor Carl Rogers and May Louise Williams Rogers. Mr. Rogers was raised in Shelbyville, Bedford County, Tennessee. Tinker attended Columbia Military Academy in his formative years and then...

Daron Lee Beaty

Daron Lee Beaty

October 23, 2024

Daron Lee Beaty, age 55, of Orange Park, Florida, unexpectedly went Home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born in Palatka, Florida on November 13, 1968, to Harold Lee Beaty and Marie Johns Beaty. He had lived in the Jacksonville and Orange Park area most of his life. Daron graduated from Orange Park...

Rosalba Cruz Wooten

Rosalba Cruz Wooten

October 13, 2024

Rosalba Cruz Wooten, age 73, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.

Diana Lynn Ashby

Diana Lynn Ashby

October 9, 2024

Diana Lynn Ashby, age 48, of Kingsland, Georgia, passed away at her home on October 9, 2024. She was born on a blustery winter night, December 18, 1975, in Manistee, Michigan. Diana was a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and spent most of her career in the healthcare industry helping others. She was a kind, compassionate and loving person and...

Donald Ray Vanosdol

Donald Ray Vanosdol

October 4, 2024

Donald Ray Vanosdol, age 90, of St. Cloud, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, at AdventHealth Kissimmee under the care of Gentiva Hospice. He was born to Susie (Cooley) and William "Bill" E. Vanosdol on September 5, 1934, in Waynesboro, Mississippi. Don was a caring husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was also a veteran...

Mikell Lee Bennett Sr.

Mikell Lee Bennett Sr.

October 4, 2024

Mikell "Pa" Lee Bennett Sr., age 74, of Cuyler, Florida, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Friday, October 4, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 20, 1949, in Moniac, Georgia, to Lois (Raulerson) and Elmer Lee Bennett and had been a lifelong resident of Baker County. Pa was...

Ian Ancil Manick

Ian Ancil Manick

October 3, 2024

Ian Ancil Manick, age 44, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Mr. Manick was born in Trinidad and Tobago on November 20, 1979, to Preamlal Manick and Chanerpatti Ramjit Manick where he resided through his teen years before moving to Ohio. He later moved to Jacksonville. Ian worked for a...

James "Pete" Eldon Howard

James "Pete" Eldon Howard

September 30, 2024

James "Pete" Eldon Howard, age 84, of St. George, Georgia, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1940, in Sterrett, Alabama, to Sula Allene (Whitfield) and Ervin Howard. Pete and his wife, Jean moved from Jacksonville to Charlton County in 2008. He was an avid outdoorsman. Pete enjoyed hunting and fishing, gunsmithing, collecting...

Linda Jean Hullett

Linda Jean Hullett

September 27, 2024

Linda Jean Hullett, age 76, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Macclenny Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born to Pauline (Brinson) and John Dyes in Jacksonville on September 18, 1948. Linda had been a resident of Baker County for a little over four months having moved from Satsuma. She...

Christopher M. Grant

Christopher M. Grant

September 20, 2024

Christopher M. Grant, age 44, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, under the care of Community Hospice, at home surrounded by his family. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.

Morris Vernon Davis

Morris Vernon Davis

September 18, 2024

Morris Vernon Davis, age 84, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Homewood Lodge ALF in Mayo. He was a Baker County native, born in Taylor on November 1, 1939, to Mary Margarett (Crews) and Josie Lee Davis Sr. Morris was a caring father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He joined the Air Force and...

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