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Brenda Joyce Cromwell Smith

Brenda Joyce Cromwell Smith

March 20, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Cromwell Smith, age 75, of Orange Park, Florida passed away at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on December 9, 1945, in Oneida, Tennessee, to Fred Earl and Lois Emma (Olmstead) Cromwell. She called Orange Park home for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife,...

Melvin Errol Armstrong

Melvin Errol Armstrong

March 16, 2021

MCPO Melvin E. Armstrong, age 80, of Macclenny, Florida, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville after a long illness. MCPO Armstrong was born in Fairfield, Alabama, on November 7, 1940, to Kenneth and Pauline Armstrong. He served 29 years in the US Navy,...

Jewell Fay Combs

Jewell Fay Combs

March 12, 2021

Jewell Fay Combs, age 86, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born on October 18, 1934, at home in Glen St. Mary to Azell Jackson and Pency Cola (Clark) Hodges. Jewell was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a devoted homemaker...

John Harvey Corns

John Harvey Corns

March 4, 2021

John H. Corns, age 50, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville on Thursday, March 4, 2021, from complications of a long-term illness. He was born on June 12, 1970, in Tucson, Arizona, to Thomas Charles and Patricia (Dugan) Corns. John was a 1988 graduate of Baker County High School, where he enjoyed wrestling...

Mark Lee Norman

Mark Lee Norman

February 27, 2021

Mark Lee Norman, age 88, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in Lawtey to John Charles and Zulene (Prevatt) Norman. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sharing time with his family. Mark was a member...

Kenny Franklin Turner

Kenny Franklin Turner

February 18, 2021

Kenny Franklin "Drifter" Turner Sr., age 74, of Alachua, Florida, entered into glory on Thursday, February 18, 2021, from an extended illness with loving family by his side. He was with his loving niece, Vickie Curtis, and great-niece, Terry Davis who were his caregivers the last two years. Kenny was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 17, 1946, to...

James William Burnett

James William Burnett

February 13, 2021

Mr. James William Burnett, age 65, of Taylor, Florida, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 13, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Leonard and Elizabeth V. (Morris) Burnett and had lived in Baker County for the past 39 years. James was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He...

Earl Barnie Lang

Earl Barnie Lang

February 13, 2021

Mr. Earl B. Lang, age 87, of Clay Hill, Florida, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. He was born on October 22, 1933, in Highland, Florida to Richard and Grace (Padgett) Lang. Mr. Lang was a retired truck driver and he loved it. He was also a loving...

Robert Lawrence Parker Jr.

Robert Lawrence Parker Jr.

February 10, 2021

Robert Lawrence Parker Jr., age 50, of Maxville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1971, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Robert L. Parker Sr. and Sharon Ann (Bishop) Martin. Bobby was a fun-loving brother and friend who adored children and loved to go fishing. He was preceded in death by his...

Vonnie L. Phillips

Vonnie L. Phillips

February 3, 2021

Mrs. Vonnie L. Phillips, age 77, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville. She was born in Madison County, Florida on March 16, 1943, to Carnie Lee and Flossie (Tuten) Provau. Mrs. Phillips had been a Baker County resident since moving from Maxville in 1992. She retired after 30...

Wanda L. Rowland

Wanda L. Rowland

January 31, 2021

Mrs. Wanda L. Rowland, age 70, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Community Hospice McGraw Center for Caring after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 7, 1950, in Jacksonville to Alletta H. (Tyner) and John J. Hart, Sr., and was a lifelong resident. Some people on this Earth get to...

Larry P. Caldwell Sr.

Larry P. Caldwell Sr.

January 26, 2021

Larry P. Caldwell Sr., age 71, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at St. Vincent's Clay County. Larry was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Clifton and Eunice (Mobley) Caldwell. Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a very unique character with a great sense of humor, a Florida Gator to...

James Herbert Rodgers

James Herbert Rodgers

January 22, 2021

Mr. James Herbert Rodgers, age 80, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville. He was born on September 27, 1940, in Bunnell, Florida, to James Clifford and Geneva (Ambrose) Rodgers. Mr. Rodgers had lived in Jacksonville before moving to Baker County 56 years ago. He was a loving and...

Marlin Suggs Ii

Marlin Suggs Ii

January 20, 2021

Marlin Suggs II, age 60, of Maxville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. Vincent's Clay County. Marlin was born in Tampa, Florida, the son of Marlin "Bud" and Helen (Thompson) Suggs, and had lived in Clay County for the past 26 years. He was a caring husband and father. Marlin loved meeting and engaging...

Betty Jean Crews

Betty Jean Crews

January 19, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Crews, age 71, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Ashville, North Carolina, the daughter of Creed S. and Zanie Mae (Church) Willis, and had lived in Baker County for the past 40 years. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother,...

Roy Paul Knight

Roy Paul Knight

January 16, 2021

Mr. Roy Paul Knight, age 74, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, after a short illness. Roy was born in Cross City, Florida, on February 7, 1946, to William G. Knight and Beulah V. Knight, and had lived in Baker County for the last 17 years. Roy was a hardworking, good-natured, husband, father, and grandfather...

Derek Edward Buben

Derek Edward Buben

January 7, 2021

Derek Edward Buben, age 29, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Derek was born in Meridian, Mississippi to Sean and Denora (Juarez) Buben and lived most of his life in Jacksonville. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend who enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and all things music. Derek was blessed with an...

Eldon Lemoine Landers

Eldon Lemoine Landers

January 1, 2021

Mr. Eldon Lemoine Landers, age 87, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Landers was born in Ridgeville, Indiana, to Ralph and Loretta Marie (Judy) Landers and had lived in Baker County for 46 years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was...

Sandra Syfrett Sheffield

Sandra Syfrett Sheffield

January 1, 2021

Sandra S. Sheffield, age 68, of Taylor, Florida, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born on January 28, 1952, in Mount Holly, New Jersey, the daughter of Dorothy Blevins and J.C. Jackson. Sandra had lived in Baker County for the past 28 years and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed singing...

Virginia "Boots" Lucille Bennett

Virginia "Boots" Lucille Bennett

December 30, 2020

Virginia Lucille Bennett, age 77, of Lake City, Florida, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Affectionately known as "Boots," she was born in Baker County on June 6, 1943, to J.S. and Vertie Lucille (Gay) Raulerson. Boots loved her family and friends more than anything. To know her was to love her and her infectious...

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