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Elizabeth Ann Bassett

Elizabeth Ann Bassett

Feb 4, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Bassett, age 72, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2022, at St. Vincent's Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 7, 1949, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to Georganne (Williams) and Earl Tittle. Elizabeth enjoyed taking care of all the children, her husband, and grandkids. She reminisced about...

Daniel "Dewey" Allen Carl Byrd

Daniel "Dewey" Allen Carl Byrd

Feb 4, 2022

Daniel "Dewey" Allen Carl Byrd, age 36, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away way too soon, on Friday, February 4, 2022. Dewey was born on August 20, 1985, in Jacksonville to Reginald D. and June Rena (Deese) Byrd and grew up in Starke, but had lived in Jacksonville for the past 19 years. He was a kind, loving father, brother,...

Donna Jean Cannon

Donna Jean Cannon

Feb 4, 2022

Mrs. Donna Jean Hurst Cannon, age 77, a lifelong resident of Live Oak, Florida, was escorted Home on Friday, February 4, 2022, by her beloved husband, Jimmy, just three days after he was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. She was born on November 10, 1944, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, to Sidney James and Lois (Pearson) Hurst. Donna Jean...

James "Jimmy" David Cannon

James "Jimmy" David Cannon

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. James "Jimmy" David Cannon, age 78, a lifelong resident of Live Oak, Florida, was called Home into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Shands UF Gainesville after a brief illness. He was born on July 25, 1943, in Inglis, Florida, to Hoyt Preston and Loliett Elizabeth (McGuire) Cannon. Jimmy was a beloved husband, father,...

Jamie Sean Raulerson

Jamie Sean Raulerson

Jan 31, 2022

Jamie Sean Raulerson, age 50, of Baxter, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2022. He was born on October 28, 1971, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Frederick and Janet (Dingman) Raulerson and had lived in Baker County all of his life. Jamie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and uncle who loved farming, hunting, cooking outside for his...

Samuel Scott Midyette

Samuel Scott Midyette

Jan 31, 2022

Samuel Scott Midyette, age 54, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 24, 1967, in Jacksonville to Samuel and Kosanda (Christinsen) Midyette. Samuel was a loving son, nephew, cousin, and friend who loved dirt track racing and cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys. He is...

Elijah "E.D." David Higginbotham

Elijah "E.D." David Higginbotham

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. Elijah "E.D." David Higginbotham, age 93, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at St. Vincent's Clay after a brief illness. He was born on October 11, 1928, to Buford Monroe and Janie R. (Carter) Higginbotham in Maxville, where he had lived all his life. Mr. Higginbotham was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother,...

Charlene "Shawn" Denise Pack

Charlene "Shawn" Denise Pack

Jan 29, 2022

Charlene "Shawn" Denise Pack, age 59, a longtime resident of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at St. Vincent's Clay after battling cancer. She was born on July 11, 1962, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Doloris (Werkmeister) and Charles Miller. Shawn was a mother and grandmother who devoted her time and love to the care...

Tina Elaine Brandies

Tina Elaine Brandies

Jan 29, 2022

Tina Elaine Brandies, age 61, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Baptist Medical Center South after a courageous battle with cancer. Tina was born on November 25, 1960, in Jacksonville to Thomas and Myrtle (Harrington) Dykes and has lived in Glen St. Mary for the past 30 years. She was a loving...

Urban "Urby" Chester Cady

Urban "Urby" Chester Cady

Jan 28, 2022

Urban "Urby" Chester Cady, age 61, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital with his little dog, Rowdy, and family by his side after his battle with cancer. Urby was born on May 23, 1960, in New Roads, Louisiana, and was raised and resided in Jacksonville for most of his life....

Shillene Mercedes Mckowen

Shillene Mercedes Mckowen

Jan 27, 2022

Mrs. Shillene M. McKowen, age 50, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born on July 4, 1971, in Greenock, Scotland to John L. and Judy (Surmiak) Koessler. Shillene was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother that devoted her time to the care of her garden and her grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Christopher "Brownie" Neal Brown

Christopher "Brownie" Neal Brown

Jan 26, 2022

AEC(AW/NAC) Christopher Neal Brown "Brownie" (Ret.) departed on his final, one-way flight on January 26, 2022, to be with our Lord. On February 15, 1969, Chief Brown was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. He was the son of Larry Brown Sr. of Natchez, MS, and the late Linda Goodwill of Meadville, PA. He graduated from high...

Naomi Allen Griffis

Naomi Allen Griffis

Jan 24, 2022

Naomi Allen Griffis, treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and great-aunt, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on the morning of Monday, January 24, 2022, after a long-term illness. Mrs. Griffis was born in Withers, Georgia, on October 7, 1932, to Jessie and Mozelle Allen. She was the sixth of seven children. After marrying the love of...

Evelyn Lenora Johnson Sellers

Evelyn Lenora Johnson Sellers

Jan 21, 2022

Evelyn Lenora Johnson Sellers, age 90, of Jacksonville, Florida, went Home to be with her Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022. Evelyn was born in Augusta, Georgia, on August 1, 1931, to Eli W. Johnson and Lillian Gore Johnson. She lived in Jacksonville most of her life. She retired after working for Sam's Club in sales. Evelyn was loved...

Hunter Mathew Combs

Hunter Mathew Combs

Jan 20, 2022

Hunter Mathew Combs, age 23, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away tragically on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born on January 30, 1998, in Orange Park to Dennis Earl and Stephanie Diane (Johns) Combs and had lived all of his life in Baker County. Hunter was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing,...

Preston Davis

Preston Davis

Jan 19, 2022

Mr. Preston Davis, age 81, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after a brief illness. A lifelong native, he was born on September 13, 1940, in Baker County to Albert Bertie and Pearlie (Raulerson) Davis. Preston was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend who loved his family, loved to joke around, and...

Phyllis Ann Johnston

Phyllis Ann Johnston

Jan 18, 2022

Phyllis Ann Johnston, age 95, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 6, 1926, in Port Huron, Michigan to Carl and Ellen Ledkey. Mrs. Johnston lived in Dearborn, Michigan before moving to Baker County in 2010 after her husband passed away. She enjoyed reading and loved...

Travis Blake Thomas Harris

Travis Blake Thomas Harris

Jan 11, 2022

Travis Blake Thomas Harris, age 36, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, after a brief illness. He was a very smart and genuine person. Travis always made you feel good about yourself and loved everyone. He loved his family and Target work family. Travis enjoyed learning, trying new things, and he loved playing video games. He was a...

Travis Carl Murphy

Travis Carl Murphy

Jan 10, 2022

Travis Carl Murphy, age 77, of Live Oak, Florida, walked with his beloved wife down the streets of gold into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in Cypress Inn, Tennessee, the youngest of four children to Jesse Douglas and Myrtle Marie (Balentine) Murphy. Travis was raised in Kissimmee, Florida, and was a 1962...

Sue Ann Sheldon

Sue Ann Sheldon

Jan 9, 2022

Sue Ann Sheldon, age 51, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She recently moved to Jacksonville but spent the majority of her life in Southern Maryland. Sue was a strong woman who consistently put others before herself and warmed the hearts of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She enjoyed many hobbies throughout...

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