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Richard Leon Lyles

Richard Leon Lyles

Sep 30, 2025

Richard Leon Lyles, age 68, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at his home under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born in Jacksonville on April 16, 1957, to Dorothy (Jordan) and Albert Lyles. Richard was a caring father and grandfather. He had a good heart and a kind soul. Richard worked hard to...

Joanne Yvonne Carter

Joanne Yvonne Carter

Sep 30, 2025

Joanne Yvonne Carter, age 76, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.

Kristian Joyce Gaden

Kristian Joyce Gaden

Sep 21, 2025

Kristian Joyce Gaden, age 40, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, under the care of Community Hospice at St. Vincent's South. She was born in Jacksonville on November 26, 1984, to Jammie Swearingen. Kristian was a beautiful mother, daughter, sister, and friend who loved making people laugh, rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, and spending time...

Dustin Lee Irish

Dustin Lee Irish

Sep 20, 2025

Dustin Lee Irish, age 38, of Trenton, Florida, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at North Florida Hospital in Gainesville after a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville on October 11, 1986, to Regeania Lee (Proctor) and Jimmy Curtis Irish. Dustin was a caring father, son, brother, fiancé, and uncle. He was a native of Baker County...

David Lee Singletary

David Lee Singletary

Sep 10, 2025

David Lee Singletary, age 71, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville on May 31, 1954, one of seven children of Lois Watson and Pickett Evans Singletary. In his younger years, David worked as a shipfitter, specializing in welding and fabrication in the shipyards. He...

Kirk L. Hedrick

Kirk L. Hedrick

Sep 10, 2025

Kirk L. Hedrick, age 56, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, following an extended illness. He was born in Marion, Indiana, but lived in Jacksonville since he was 4 years old. Kirk played Little League baseball at Sans Souci. He attended Southside Junior High and Englewood High School, where he graduated in 1987 and played...

Waylon James Brown

Waylon James Brown

Sep 9, 2025

Waylon James Brown, 3 weeks old, of Sanderson, Florida, was carried to Heaven by Angels on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was born in Orange Park on August 19, 2025, to Breanna Roberts and Bernard Brown Jr. Waylon leaves behind his Mommy and Daddy; brothers, Colton Brown, Wyatt French, and Conway Brown; sisters, Sadie Brown, Miranda French, Raelynne Brown,...

Sandra "Donette" Rafuse

Sandra "Donette" Rafuse

Sep 6, 2025

Sandra "Donette" Rafuse, age 65, passed away peacefully in her home in Baker County, Florida, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Jacksonville on April 29, 1960, to the late Sandra Martine Jones and Charles Edward Jones. Donette and her husband, Junior, enjoyed a beautiful life together, filled with lots of love and many...

Laura Elizabeth Belcher

Laura Elizabeth Belcher

Sep 5, 2025

Laura Elizabeth Belcher, age 51, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Community Hospice St. Vincent's Riverside. She was born in Green Cove Springs on October 20, 1973, to Barbara Elizabeth (Wilson) and Ernest "Frank" Franklin Maxwell. Laura was a caring wife, devoted mother, and loyal friend. She enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts, listening to her...

Peter "Pete" Victor Jannotti

Peter "Pete" Victor Jannotti

Sep 5, 2025

Peter Victor Jannotti, a devoted husband, loving father, proud Papa, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 5, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on October 21, 1944, to the late Peter and...

Cathryn Michele Butterfield

Cathryn Michele Butterfield

Sep 5, 2025

Cathryn Michele Butterfield, age 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring. She was born on April 22, 1947, in Irvington, New Jersey, one of five children to Edith (Wilson) and Norman Goodner. Cathryn was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who focused her time on the...

Michael "Mike" William Lambert

Michael "Mike" William Lambert

Sep 2, 2025

Michael William Lambert, age 65, of Raiford, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, surrounded by love at Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Marianne (Franz) and Roland M. Lambert on November 30, 1959. Mike retired from the U. S. Air Force after 20 years of service....

Vicki Jean Canaday Cabler

Vicki Jean Canaday Cabler

Aug 31, 2025

Vicki Jean Canaday Cabler, age 67, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away knowing she was loved on Sunday, August 31, 2025. She was born in Macclenny on January 10, 1958, to Lois Jean (Burnsed) and Lonnie Canaday, Jr. Vicki graduated from Baker County High School and would go on to work various jobs before dedicating many years and retiring from...

Michael "Lil Man" Lee Starling

Michael "Lil Man" Lee Starling

Aug 30, 2025

Michael "Lil Man" Lee Starling, age 67, of Nahunta, Georgia, passed away tragically at his home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born in Alma, Georgia, on January 18, 1958, one of three sons to Vassie Lorene (Meeks) and Eugene Talmadge Starling. Mike was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle who enjoyed off-road trail riding on...

Frances "Fran" N. Southard

Frances "Fran" N. Southard

Aug 30, 2025

Frances N. Southard, age 76, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away at her home surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday, August 30, 2025. A native of Baker County, she was born in Jacksonville to Lois E. (Suggs) and George W. Goethe on October 16, 1948. Frances was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She...

Andrew Dewitt Tison Jr.

Andrew Dewitt Tison Jr.

Aug 30, 2025

Andrew DeWitt Tison, Jr., age 58, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on August 30, 2025. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on October 22, 1966, to Andrew DeWitt Tison and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Tison. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew DeWitt Tison in 1993, and his sister, Rian in 2011. Survivors include his mother, Mary...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Still

Patricia "Pat" Ann Still

Aug 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Still, age 83, of Baldwin, Florida, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born in Logan County, West Virginia, to Monroe and Mabel Kinser on February 6, 1942. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was also a member of Lannie Road Baptist Church. Pat was...

Colonel Floyd Bryant Jr.

Colonel Floyd Bryant Jr.

Aug 24, 2025

Colonel Floyd Bryant, Jr., age 81, of Harmontown, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on February 10, 1944, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Harvey Mae (Seymour) and Floyd Bryant, Sr. Floyd's life was marked by a profound commitment to service, leadership, and a deep connection...

Curtis Mark Ridel

Curtis Mark Ridel

Aug 22, 2025

Curtis Mark Ridel, age 71, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.

Rosa Lee Blair

Rosa Lee Blair

Aug 22, 2025

Rosa Lee Blair, age 89, of Florahome, Florida, closed her eyes in rest on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Roberts Hospice Care Center in Palatka. She was born in Maxville on April 8, 1936, one of five children born to Clifford Lee (Messiere) and Noah Denver Godwin. Ms. Rosa Lee enjoyed traveling to new places, was an avid sports...

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