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Umash Sam Samaroo
August 21, 2022
Umash Sam Samaroo, age 46, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, after an extended illness at his home. He was born on February 9, 1976, in Berbice, Guyana, to Horrill and Eva (Sampat) Samaroo. Umash was a caring and stubborn father, son, brother, and friend. He moved to Jacksonville with his family in 2001 from ...
Martin "Marty" Allen Gossage
August 21, 2022
Martin "Marty" Allen Gossage, age 53, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Dana "Danny" Eugene Griffis
August 19, 2022
Dana "Danny" Eugene Griffis, age 55, a lifelong resident of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born on May 8, 1967, in Jacksonville to Freddie Eugene and Dollie Mae (Bass) Griffis. Danny was a quiet, polite father, grandfather, son, and brother. He enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and spending time with his family. Danny...
Kimberly Elaine Barton
August 17, 2022
Kimberly Elaine Barton, age 49, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. Kim was born on January 21, 1973, to Alice (Touchton) and David Wilkerson and had lived in Baker County all of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and taking care...
Debbie Sue Cannon Brown
August 14, 2022
Debbie Sue Cannon Brown, age 61, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. She was born on August 12, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona. Debbie was the daughter of Charles Cannon and her mother, Betty Sue Summerlin. She had lived in Baker County for the past 20 years. Debbie loved her coffee, visiting yard sales...
Paulette Chappell Leighton
August 13, 2022
Paulette Chappell Leighton, age 67, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Lane Chance Caramadre
August 12, 2022
Baby Lane Chance Caramadre, infant son of Dyllan Chance Caramadre and Rachel Amber (Davis) Caramadre, was stillborn on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Little Lane was welcomed into heaven by his big sister, Lakelynn Grace Caramadre. His memory will forever be cherished by his parents, Dyllan and Rachel of Macclenny; maternal grandparents, Penny...
Jerolene D. Graves
August 11, 2022
Jerolene D. Graves, age 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, went Home to be with The Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2022. She was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, and was a longtime member of West Jacksonville Baptist Church. Mrs. Graves was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie Graves in 2017 and her son, Mark Graves prior to that. Survivors include...
Robin Jo Homrich
August 6, 2022
Robin Jo Homrich, age 59, of St. George, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home. She was an impeccable wife for 38 years, a mother of three very respectable children, in whom she instilled the importance of the pathways of life. They took her guidance correctly. She loved her grandchildren more than her heart could...
Franklin Davis Starling
August 5, 2022
Franklin Davis Starling, age 82, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Green Cove Springs on February 18, 1940, to the late Fleam and Nettie (Chesser) Starling. Franklin had a strong work ethic and was employed with Adcom Wire for 46 years. He...
Louell Johns Bryan
July 28, 2022
Louell Johns Bryan, age 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on July 28, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born on April 18, 1936, in Sanderson, Florida, to Forrest and Nannie Leona (White) Johns and had lived in Jacksonville with her grandson for the past two years. Louell was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that...
Juanita Snyder Lyons
July 28, 2022
Juanita Snyder Lyons, age 87, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2022. She was born in Jacksonville on July 1, 1935, to Johnny and Rena (Gainey) Snyder. Juanita retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida after ÂÂworking many years as a Medicare Fraud and Abuse Investigator. Most of all, she...
Hubert "Gene" Eugene Burnsed
July 24, 2022
Hubert "Gene" Eugene Burnsed, age 68, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 26, 1953, in Baxter to Mary Lou (Yonn) and the late Hubert Enoch Burnsed. A veteran of the United States Army, Gene was a loving...
Dr. Aaron Judah Unterman
July 15, 2022
Dr. Aaron Judah Unterman, age 37, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. www.blackburncurryfh.com
Donna Jean Kelly
July 15, 2022
Donna Jean Kelly, age 71, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063.
Rebecca Anne Myer
July 9, 2022
Rebecca Anne Myer, age 55, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
River Lincoln Johns
July 5, 2022
Baby River Lincoln Johns, infant of Kaylee Dianne Lowery and Kamron Shane Johns, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at St. Vincent's Clay in Middleburg, Florida. Baby River will forever live in the hearts of Mom and Dad, Kaylee and Kamron; sisters, Maddisyn Johns, Raeleigh Johns, and Kenleigh Williams; Papa and Nana, Greg and Leona Lowery; Grandpa and...
Heather Louise Norman
July 3, 2022
Heather Louise Norman, age 39, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1983, in Jacksonville to Floyd G. and Zelda L. (Barfield) Norman. Heather was raised mostly in Keystone Heights before moving back to Jacksonville with her family. She was a friendly, outgoing soul that enjoyed makeup, clothing, and hanging...
Raymond Carley Phillips Jr.
July 3, 2022
Raymond "Ray" Carley Phillips Jr., age 72, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022. He was born in Jacksonville on February 1, 1950, to the late Raymond Carley and Virginia Elizabeth (Rouse) Phillips. Ray chose to enlist in the U.S. Army in 1969, where he trained as an aircraft electrician before being stationed in Vietnam. He...
Harrell Franklin Rowland
July 1, 2022
Harrell Franklin Rowland, age 73, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was born in Jacksonville on January 30, 1949, to Frank and Everleaner (Oxley) Rowland. Harrell was a caring father, grandfather, and brother who enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting, raising his roosters, gardening, and making friends...
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