Duncan Finley Thomas
February 15, 2024
Duncan Finley Thomas, age 8, of Jacksonville, Florida, made his sudden transition on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Our sweet dragon was born in Jacksonville on December 7, 2015, to Kristin Michelle Schwab and Donald Trent Thomas. He is a constant, VERY bright light that can never be snuffed out. Duncan is preceded in death by his grandfather, Pete Schwab....
Raymond "Harold" Ponsell
February 13, 2024
Raymond "Harold" Ponsell, age 76, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville. He was born in Jacksonville on January 15, 1948, to Willie Mae (Holt) and Raymond "Buddy" E. Ponsell. Upon graduating from Wolfson Sr. High in 1966, he served 4 years in the U.S. Navy...
Rhonda Plemmons Rochay
February 11, 2024
Rhonda Plemmons Rochay, age 72, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was born to Alma Louise (Tucker) and Clifton Henry Plemmons on July 23, 1951, in Maplesville, Alabama. Rhonda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved being with family and friends. Rhonda...
Jason Buren Byrd Jr.
February 9, 2024
Jason Buren Byrd Jr., age 20, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away unexpectedly from an automobile accident on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville on April 29, 2003, to Tabatha Gayle (Wester) and Jason Buren Byrd Sr. Jason earned his GED at the age of 17 and began working as a loader for UPS where he twice...
Keira Grace Godbold
February 7, 2024
Keira Grace Godbold, age 21, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away tragically on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was born on December 9, 2002, in Jacksonville to Kelly (Chandler) and Randall G. Godbold, and had lived in Baker County her entire life. Keira was a beautiful young woman, full of...
Floyd Wallace Statham Jr.
February 3, 2024
Floyd Wallace Statham Jr., age 78, of O'Brien, Florida, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville. He was born on April 13, 1945, in Patuxent River, Maryland, to Freda Louise (Milam) and Floyd Wallace Statham. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Floyd served in...
Terry White Ritch
February 2, 2024
Terry Barbara Jean White Ritch, age 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to Heaven on Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville on October 23, 1938, to Margaret (Collins) White and Cecil Raymond White. Mrs. Ritch was a consistent and enduring example of a Christian woman. She lived her life to serve the Lord and please Him....
William Ray Slay
February 1, 2024
William Ray Slay, age 83, of Bryceville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born to Pearl (Maddox) and William James Slay in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 1, 1941. Mr. Slay lived half his life in Dinsmore and the remaining in Bryceville. He was of Christian faith and loved with all...
Lloyd "L.R." Rex Mills
January 31, 2024
Lloyd "L.R." Rex Mills, age 69, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 7, 1954, in Gainesville, Florida, to Josephine Elosie (Johns) and Carl Rex Mills. L.R. was a proud father and grandfather. He graduated from Dixie County High School, and his life's work...
William Barnard Thagard
January 29, 2024
William Barnard Thagard, age 55, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Dumaguete City, Philippines. He was born in Jacksonville on February 19, 1968, to Charlotte Florence (Young) and Norman Cary Thagard, Jr. William was a fun-loving and adventurous son, brother, nephew, and friend. He proudly served in the United States Army as a career...
Alan Groves Bucky
January 29, 2024
Alan Groves Bucky, age 77, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Community Hospice Center for Caring at St. Vincents Riverside. He was born at St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital on October 18, 1946. Alan graduated from Robert E. Lee Senior High School and attended Lake Shore Middle School and Fishweir Elementary. He...
Floyd Ezekiel Crews
January 27, 2024
Floyd E. Crews, age 64, a lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. He was born in Jacksonville on December 21, 1959, to the late Euless Barry and Etta Mae (Floyd) Crews. Floyd was of Baptist faith, and he taught his children...
William "Woody" Price Gardner Jr.
January 26, 2024
William "Woody" Price Gardner Jr., age 77, of McAlpin, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 26, 2024, after a hard but short battle with emphysema. Woody's wife of almost 23 years, Leci, was with him. He was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia, on July 26, 1946, to Muriel (Vann) and William Price Gardner Sr. Woody...
Keith Ervin Shaffer
January 23, 2024
Keith Ervin Shaffer, age 77, of St. George, Georgia, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1946, to the late Charles Ervin and Mary Lou (Hawkins) Shaffer in Lucas, Ohio. Keith had lived in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with Key West being his favorite coastline. He was of Baptist faith...
Sarah Helen Gardner
January 18, 2024
Mrs. Sarah Helen Gardner, age 55, of Live Oak, Florida, passed away peacefully at UF Shands Health in Gainesville after a valiant battle with cancer surrounded by her family. She was born in Madison, Florida, on July 18, 1968, to Sarah Lorena (Anderson) and Thomas Neil Pert. She and her family moved to Live Oak from Mayo, and Sarah...
Cynthia Jean Bradley
January 15, 2024
Cynthia Jean Bradley, age 72, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Macclenny Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Jacksonville on Saturday, January 20, 1951, to Martha Lene (Stanford) and Kelly Lee Bradley. Cynthia lived in Jacksonville until November 2022 and moved to Macclenny to be with her family. She was a loving...
William "Bill" A. Drury
January 13, 2024
William A. Drury, age 52, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born in Jacksonville on March 31, 1971. Mr. Drury was a Christian man who lived by his faith. He loved to fish, watch football, but most of all, being with family. He loved helping...
Randy Garland Thomas
January 13, 2024
Randy Garland Thomas, age 64, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Orange Park Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Jacksonville on February 15, 1959, to Bobbie Sue (Ernest) and Homer Thomas and had lived in Maxville all of his life. He was a caring father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed...
Curtis "Gene" Eugene Sexton
January 10, 2024
Curtis Eugene Sexton, age 62, of Baxter, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at UF Shands in Jacksonville after a brief illness. He was born on August 26, 1961. Gene moved from Hilliard to Baker County 7 years ago. He was an amazing stepfather, step-grandfather, and friend who enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He...
Marjorie Ann Christmas
January 9, 2024
Marjorie Ann Christmas, age 69, of Taylor, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family and her pets after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Homestead, Florida, on August 10, 1954, to Eva Louise (Greiner) and Stanley Meldon Wright. Majorie grew up in Miami but moved from Jacksonville to...
