Etta Elizabeth Taylor Sands
January 5, 2023
Etta Elizabeth Taylor Sands March 24, 1936 – January 5, 2023 How does one capture the essence of Etta Elizabeth Sands on a page? You can't. She was an absolute original, a force of nature, a Renaissance woman. Etta Elizabeth Taylor was born to parents Robert Phillip and Ossie Irene Brasington Taylor on March 24, 1936, in Manning, South...
Betty Ann Devine
December 30, 2022
Betty Ann Devine, age 86, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 16, 1936, in Suwannee County to Mattie Lou (Fullwood) and Chester Leo Linkhart. Betty had called Baker County home for over 40 years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother,...
Cheryl Jean Kirby
December 25, 2022
Cheryl Jean Kirby, age 65, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Community Hospice Center for Caring at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please share your condolences with the family online at www.blackburncurryfh.com.
Jackie Brown Parrott
December 24, 2022
Jackie B. Parrott, age 84, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 13, 1938, in Lake City to Bell (Mason) and Epstine Brown. Jackie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing, and spending time in...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Wingo-Stewart
December 15, 2022
Jacqueline Ann Wingo-Stewart, age 70, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1952, in Brownsville, Texas, to Owen and Evelyn (Brown) Crews and had lived in Baker County for the past 31 years. Jackie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed painting and caring for her family....
Bruce Alan Carter
December 13, 2022
Bruce Alan Carter, age 56, of Clay Hill, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Community Hospice Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. He was born in Orange Park on August 8, 1966, to George C. Carter and Catherine Blackmon, and had lived in Clay Hill all of his life. Bruce was a fun loving, generous brother...
Donald Alexander Horne
December 2, 2022
US Army Ret. SFC Donald A. Horne of Macclenny, Florida, passed away at his home on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the age of 88 with his beloved wife by his side. A Veteran of The Korean War, Donald served his country in the US Navy and as Naval Reserve. Donald is survived by his wife, Judith Horne;Â daughters,...
Casey Luke Wilkerson
November 25, 2022
Casey Luke Wilkerson, age 76, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at the Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville. He was born on October 4, 1946, in Key West, Florida, to Thelma C. (Hargroves) and Willie Wilkerson and had lived in Baker County all his life. Casey served in the United States Navy...
John "J.D." David Wilkinson
November 23, 2022
John David "J.D." Wilkinson, age 90, of Clay Hill, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the Canterfield Care Center in Middleburg. He was born on February 18, 1932, in Clay Hill where he lived and worked his entire life. J.D. was a great provider for his family and set a strong example for his children. During...
Anna Fischer Irish
November 15, 2022
Anna Fischer Irish, age 92, of Macclenny, Forida, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, after an extended illness. Anna was born on April 2, 1930, in Waissenhorn, Germany, to Anna (Widmer) and Anton Fischer and had lived in Baker County for the past 45 years. She was a caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who devoted her life to...
Eleanor Hubbard Smith
November 11, 2022
Eleanor Hubbard Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 11, 2022, after surrendering to complications from long-term health issues. Although she lived for a time in Savannah, Georgia as a child, and in Tennessee for one semester of college, she lived the rest of her 93 years in Jacksonville, Florida, her birthplace....
Ronda Ann Godbold
October 31, 2022
Ronda Ann Godbold, age 72, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Pensacola, Florida, on July 29, 1950, to Randall Head Jr. and Eleanor Head. Ronda was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved her family, her church family, longtime friends, family of Baker County, helping...
Danny Ray Hunter
October 29, 2022
Danny Ray Hunter, age 63, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born on October 26, 1959, to Maurine (Boyd) and Lecil Howard Hunter in Jasper, Alabama, but had lived in Baker County for most of his life. Danny was a kind-hearted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who was a Jack of all Trades,...
Alan Keith Shavnore
October 27, 2022
Alan Keith Shavnore, age 63, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 29, 1958, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Gene Shavnore and Delores Cronenbold. He had lived in Jacksonville for the past three years having moved there from Tampa. Alan was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather...
Michael Anthony Goss
October 22, 2022
Michael Anthony Goss, age 29, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Michael was born in Riverdale, Georgia, on November 2, 1992, to Steven Todd Goss and Ollie Louise (Green). He recently moved to Baker County. Michael was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed fishing and was a good handyman. Michael was...
Douglas Eugene Morgan
October 18, 2022
Douglas Eugene Morgan, age 47, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. He was born on December 31, 1974, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Susan Mary (Asbury) Morgan and the late Douglas Lamar Morgan and lived in Baker County for the past 13 years. Doug was a loving dad, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend that...
Brian William Lamprecht
October 16, 2022
Brian William Lamprecht, age 50, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center Clay. He was born on April 6, 1972, in Harvey, Illinois, to Frederick and Linda (Darnell) Lamprecht and had lived in Middleburg for the past 16 years. Brian was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who enjoyed...
Stephen A. Baughman
October 14, 2022
Stephen A. Baughman, age 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806
Gloria "Jean" Weathington
October 10, 2022
Gloria Jean Weathington, age 75, known to all as Miss Jean, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Community Hospice Center for Caring at St. Vincent's Medical Center. Jean will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. Jean was born in Lexington, Kentucky on November 29, 1946, to Lula Mae Jones and Otis Gibson. She...
Ray Thomas
October 9, 2022
Mr. Ray Thomas, age 84, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806
