William Robert Wiggins Jr.
November 30, 2025
William Robert Wiggins Jr., age 60, of Clay Hill, Florida, went to Glory on Sunday, November 30, 2025, peacefully at home with Diana by his side. He was born on July 1, 1966, in Jacksonville to Mary Ruth (Farabee) and William Robert Wiggins Sr. Known as "Little Bill," "Bill," and "Wigg" to his family and friends, Bill could shoot...
Emmalou Mcglaughlin
November 25, 2025
Emmalou McGlaughlin, age 77, of Baldwin, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2025. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Margaret Louise Crain
November 25, 2025
Margaret Louise Crain, age 83, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Custead Care Center in Orange Park. She was born on December 21, 1941, in Asheville, North Carolina, one of four children to Betsy and George N. Moore. Mrs. Crain had lived in Baker County since 1980. Mrs. Crain was a wonderful mother,...
David Lee Prosch
November 23, 2025
David Lee Prosch, age 70, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at UF Shands Gainesville. He was born to Betty Sue (Byram) and David Rufus Prosch in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 8, 1955, and lived in Florida for the past 50 years. David was an old fashioned Gentleman who loved his God, wife,...
Robert "Bob" Lee Phillips Sr.
November 22, 2025
Robert "Bob" Lee Phillips Sr., age 66, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, formerly of Lake Milton, Ohio, entered the golden gates of Heaven on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Orange Park Medical Center. Born December 3, 1958, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Bob lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, humor, and a deeply generous heart. A lifelong blue-collar...
Joseph "Joe" Clyde Anderson Jr.
November 18, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Clyde Anderson Jr., age 64, a lifelong resident of Baker County, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was born at Ed Fraser Hospital in Macclenny on June 15, 1961. Joe lived his life with the love of his family, friends, the Florida Gators, cookouts, and most of all, fishing. There wasn't a day that...
Donna Elaine Barbee Jankowski
November 13, 2025
Donna Elaine Barbee Jankowski, age 68, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico, on March 22, 1957, to Ray and Loreta (Boyer) Barbee. Mrs. Jankowski most recently moved to Jacksonville, Florida, from Springfield, Missouri. She became a member of West Jacksonville Baptist Church, where...
Robert Eugene Hobbs
November 12, 2025
Robert Eugene Hobbs, age 45, of Folkston, Georgia, tragically passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Macclenny. He was born in Jacksonville on December 30, 1979, to Denise Ratterree and Robert Samuel Godwin. Robert enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, listening to classic country music, and cheering on the Florida Gators. Like all of us, life gave him his...
Melissa Ann Strickland
November 12, 2025
Melissa Ann Strickland, age 46, of Palatka, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville on April 16, 1979. Melissa lived her life with a big heart and a sweet soul. She was the definition of a fun loving goofball, never afraid to make a silly face or crack a funny joke. The beach...
Betty Jean Padgett
November 6, 2025
Betty Jean Padgett, age 77, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 11, 1948, in Clay Hill, one of five children to Minnie Lee (Mosley) and Ottis Padgett. Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed shopping, sewing, being outdoors, fishing, and...
Gary Lee Cotter
November 5, 2025
Gary Lee Cotter, age 85, of Starke, Florida, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Mr. Cotter moved to Starke 3 years ago after living many years in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on June 4, 1940, to Clyde and Helen Hunt Cotter in Springfield, Missouri. Gary served in the United States Army. After the Army,...
Douglas "Doug" Grey Kersey
November 3, 2025
Douglas Grey Kersey, age 82, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born one of six children to Dorothy (Taggert) and James Edward Kersey Sr. in Green Cove Springs on September 11, 1943. Doug was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved to travel. He...
Jeanette Elizabeth Avinger
October 31, 2025
Jeanette Elizabeth Futch Avinger, age 63, of Baldwin, Florida, went home to be with our heavenly father on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1962, one of four children to Eavie Ovila (Tomas) and Raymond Filmore Futch. Jeanette had the best personality, a wonderful sense of humor, a radiant smile, and an infectious laugh that...
Patrick Allen Vincent
October 30, 2025
Patrick Allen Vincent, known to many as Big Guy, Pattycakes, or The Majestical Beard, passed away on October 30, 2025, at the "youngish" age of 41. His early departure conveniently coincides with FSU's need for a little spiritual assistance in choosing their next head football coach, a task Patrick is surely tackling from above. Patrick leaves behind his beloved...
John "Johnny" Melvin Dees
October 30, 2025
John "Johnny" Melvin Dees, age 99, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to Heaven on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born in Lyons, Georgia, on July 28, 1926, to Elisha and Lebertha (Kight) Dees. Mr. Dees spent two years in the Navy from 1944-1946. He worked for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad and the Seaboard Railroad before retiring from CSX...
James Earl Mosier Jr.
October 23, 2025
James Earl Mosier Jr., age 79, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lower Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806
Betty Ruth Bell
October 20, 2025
Betty Ruth Bell, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born in Doctors Inlet on July 18, 1942, to Martha E. (Burris) and Samuel S. Green. Betty will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Peoria Cemetery in Orange Park, next to her son, Michael Green....
Thomas Edward Mcdonald
October 19, 2025
Thomas Edward McDonald, age 61, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He was born in Macclenny on August 7, 1964, to Betty Jean (Raulerson) and Noel Lee McDonald. Thomas was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved fishing, the Florida Gators, and was a member of Glen Friendship...
Robert James Sullivan
October 15, 2025
Robert James Sullivan, age 74, a lifelong resident of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at St. Vincent's Clay. He was born on March 1, 1951, in Orange Park to Margaret (Padgett) and Carl Sullivan. Robert was a father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was also a kind soul with a big, generous heart and smile....
Ray Anthony Consolaro
October 14, 2025
Ray Anthony Consolaro, age 67, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at UF Health Shands in Gainesville after a lengthy illness. He was born in Harrison, Pennsylvania, on March 23, 1958, to Karen Ann Sweet and Louis Anthony Consolaro. Raised by Lou and Bobbie Consolaro, Ray had lived in Baker County for 59 years and...
