William Byron Painter
Jun 16, 2024
William Byron Painter, age 83, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, under the care of Community Hospice at Baptist Medical Center South. He was born on November 13, 1940, in Johnstown, Ohio. He was the son of Grace Leona (Sheron) and Howard Beamer Painter and had lived in Baker County for the past 9 years....
Beatrice Hawes Griffin
Jun 7, 2024
Beatrice Hawes Griffin, age 68, of Starke, Florida, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, after a long, hard and well fought battle with an illness. Beatrice was born in Bridgeport, Alabama, on August 10, 1955, to Helen (Guess) and George Barron and had lived in Bradford County for the past 6 years. Beatrice was the most kind hearted...
Amy Charlene Burks Crews
Jun 7, 2024
Amy Charlene Burks Crews, age 50, of Cuyler, Florida, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born in Green Cove Springs on November 29, 1973, to Linda Jo (Fields) and Charles Landis Burks. Amy had lived in Baker County for the past 43 years. She was a devoted wife, caring mother, and loving daughter who had...
Richard "Ricky" Lee Emery
Jun 2, 2024
Richard "Ricky" Lee Emery, age 61, of Lake Park, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia, after a short illness. He was born in Lake Park on June 16, 1962, to Janice Latrelle (Duke) and Buddy "Pop" Emery. Ricky was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He worked in construction...
Dorothy "Dottie" Faye Someillan
May 31, 2024
Dorothy "Dottie" Faye Someillan, age 69, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside after a brief illness. Dottie was born on September 5, 1954, in Jacksonville to Charlsie Pauline (Parsons) and Frank Eugene Tanner and had lived in Middleburg for most of her life. She was a caring wife, mother,...
Earline Ann Norman
May 27, 2024
Earline Ann Norman, age 72, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born in Kendall, Florida, and has spent most of her life in Jacksonville. Mrs. Norman was a P.T.A. mom, great cook, homemaker, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eschol...
Brystil Emma Robinson
May 25, 2024
It is with so much sadness that our family has to say farewell to our beloved child, Brystil, who has been taken away from us way too early. But the precious memories of her will live on in us forever. Brystil "Pistol" Emma Robinson, age 10, of Olustee, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born...
Roy Winston Harvey Jr.
May 23, 2024
Roy Winston Harvey Jr., age 73, of Fruit Cove, Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center South after a brief illness. Roy was born and raised in Orlando. He graduated from the University of West Florida with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Roy moved his family from Miami to Jacksonville and had lived...
Charles "Chucky" Joseph Midyette
May 21, 2024
Charles "Chucky" Joseph Midyette, age 40, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville on August 2, 1983, to Margaret Smith and Michael A. Midyette and lived in Baker County all his life. Chucky was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who was a "Jack...
Debra "Jane" Taylor
May 17, 2024
Debra Jane Taylor, age 69, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away at St. Vincent's Medical Center on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born in Alma, Georgia, on February 16, 1955, to Louise (Tanner) and Cashie Taylor. Jane was a caring daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who was outgoing, cheerful, and adventurous. Jane was preceded in death by her father...
Jimmy "Bo" Midyette
May 17, 2024
Jimmy "Bo" Midyette, age 68, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center Oakleaf after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville on December 30, 1955, to Bonnie Laura (Deese) and Sammie Midyette. Bo was a loving husband and father who enjoyed stock car racing from dirt tracks to NASCAR super speedways....
Thelma Gail Muse
May 15, 2024
Mrs. Thelma Gail Muse of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center. She was born on March 24, 1962, in Jacksonville, Florida. Following her 10+ years at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Thelma Gail went on to dedicate 23 years to the Human Resources Department at the Macclenny Walmart Distribution Center. Thelma...
Katherine "Kathy" Rebecca Johnson
May 9, 2024
Katherine "Kathy" Rebecca Johnson, age 61, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville after an extended illness. She was born in Jacksonville on September 28, 1962, to Hilda Mae Cason and George Powell. She was a loving wife, mother, Grammy, Kaka, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Kathy devoted her life...
Lyle "R.J." Raymond Young Jr.
May 7, 2024
Lyle "R.J." Young Jr, age 41, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at UF Health in Jacksonville. He was born on May 30, 1982, in Houston, Texas, to his father and Patricia M. (Crews) Young. As a young child, the family moved to Macclenny. R.J. was of the Baptist faith and loved his family,...
Scott Spencer Belcher
May 6, 2024
Scott Spencer Belcher, age 56, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, went home on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born on November 7, 1967, in Fairborn, Ohio, to Rosemary (Wyatt) and Carl Vernon Belcher. The family moved to Green Cove Springs in 1978 to work at the shipyard and stayed. Growing up around water is where his love for...
Betty June Hitt
May 4, 2024
Betty June Hitt, age 91, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 4, 2024, under the care of Community Hospice. Betty was born to Helen E. (Sattler) and Harold F. Burgdorf in Huntingburg, Indiana, on January 13, 1933. She was a member of Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church since moving to the area...
Carolyn Christine Gainey
Apr 25, 2024
Carolyn Christine Gainey, age 77, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Macclenny on May 9, 1946, to Irene (Wilkerson) and Hugh S. Long. Carolyn lived her entire life in Macclenny and was a lifetime member of Raiford Road Church. She was a loving and...
Camble "Lee" Swinnon Leopard
Apr 21, 2024
Camble "Lee" Swinnon Leopard, age 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Vitas Hospice on Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born on April 5, 1939, to Wardine (Stephens) and Camble Washington Leopard in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Lee had lived in Detroit, Michigan, and Hollister, Florida, but moved to Jacksonville to be with family...
James Richard Brown Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
James Richard Brown Sr., age 70, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born in Saratoga Springs, New York, on November 16, 1953, to Susan Douberly Witt and Amos William Brown. Mr. Brown had lived in Baker County for the past 63 years. He was a hard-working father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed...
Iris Jaqueline Suggs Starling
Apr 19, 2024
Iris Jaqueline Suggs Starling, age 94, of St. George, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Hospice of Satilla on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was born in Charlton County, Georgia, on January 19, 1930, to Myrtle (Thomas) and W. Coachman Suggs and was a lifetime resident of Charlton County. Mrs. Starling was a homemaker. She...
