Ray Aubrey Jones
May 24, 2025
Ray Aubery Jones, age 89, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on March 28, 1936, in Macclenny. Mr. Jones was a sweet, caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who was a carpenter by trade, and his skills are on display with some...
Michael Tillman Spivey
May 19, 2025
Michael Tillman Spivey, age 47, a lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 19, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Macclenny on May 16, 1978, to Verdie Gail (Burnsed) and Rosier Tillman Spivey Jr. Michael was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. He was always reading...
Wayne "Cherill" Mobley
May 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Wayne Cherill Mobley
Wayne Cherill Mobley, a proud U.S. Marine through and through, stood at attention one final time as he was called to higher service on Saturday, May 17, 2025. While he may have traded in his boots and Stetson hat for heavenly wings, we're sure he's already organizing a pool tournament...
Lawrence "Larry" Clarke Scott
May 15, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Clarke Scott, age 82, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, on May 10, 1943, one of three sons to Josephine Roberta (McIndoo) and Raymond Stanley Scott. Mr. Scott was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Debra Lee Mullins
May 14, 2025
Debra Lee Mullins, age 72, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Virginia Celia Cowart
May 13, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Celia Cowart, age 80, of Bryceville, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Private family services were held. Mrs. Cowart was laid to rest by her family at Brandy Branch Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063....
Barbara Ann Berndgen
May 13, 2025
Barbara Ann Berndgen of Havana, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but was raised in Alabama. There she met her husband to be, John Wayne Berndgen. They were married in Troy, Alabama, on January 11, 1953. They were married 71 years, having...
Julianna Marie Campbell
May 9, 2025
Julianna Marie Campbell, age 19, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Clinton Everett Horne
May 9, 2025
Clinton Everett Horne, age 60, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Vincent's Riverside in Jacksonville after an extended illness. He was born on December 4, 1964, in Bangor, Maine, to Betty Lou (Lowery) and Cecil Horne, and had lived in Baker County most of his life. Clinton was a 1983 Graduate...
Anita Marie Callahan
May 8, 2025
Anita Marie Callahan, age 71, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born in Jacksonville on November 12, 1953, one of five children to Ramona (Padgett) and Ronald Morgan Maxwell. Anita was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and great-aunt who enjoyed reading and exploring yard...
Charles Howard Gillette
Apr 30, 2025
Charles Howard Gillette, age 88, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, under the care of Community Hospice at Baptist South in Jacksonville. He was born one of seven children on February 7, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Myrtis A. (Millard) and Odell Burt Gillette. Mr. Gillette had been a resident of Baker County for the...
William Hank Padgett
Apr 26, 2025
William Hank Padgett, age 52, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville on April 3, 1973, and was the son of Kathy D. (Barber) Mobley and William F. Padgett. He lived in Maxville most of his life. William was...
Wanda "Joy" Joyce Watson
Apr 23, 2025
Wanda "Joy" Joyce Watson, age 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Vincent's Riverside after an extended illness. She was born on February 4, 1948, in Starke, Florida, to Myrtice (Harris) and William Franklin Bell and was raised in Maxville. Joy was a kind and attentive mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who enjoyed...
Alessandra “Sandi” Banks
Apr 20, 2025
Alessandra "Sandi" Banks, age 81, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Vivo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville. She was born on May 27, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jean (Brinkley) and Bruce Peck and had lived here in Baker County for the past 20 years. Sandi was an Executive Recruiter for the DCC....
Joseph Robert Chipley
Apr 20, 2025
Joseph Robert Chipley, age 78, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at UF Health Leesburg Hospital. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Patricia "Patty" Marie Hudspath
Apr 18, 2025
Patricia Marie Hudspath, age 59, of St. Marys, Georgia, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 13, 1966, in Lakewood, Ohio. Patty and her husband Bruce moved around to several states making friends along the way, but her favorite place was Florida. She loved to offer you a cup of...
Patricia Irene Martin
Apr 18, 2025
Patricia Irene Martin, age 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Aaron Houston Newsom
Apr 17, 2025
Aaron Houston Newsom, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born in Chipley, Florida, on January 24, 1942, but lived most of his life in Jacksonville. Mr. Newsom was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Mae Newsom. He is survived by his son, Dwayne Newsom. His wish was to be cremated....
Douglas Allen Elbon
Apr 14, 2025
Douglas Allen Elbon, age 67, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at St. Vincent's Clay. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
John Randall Harris
Apr 1, 2025
John Randall Harris, age 55, of Maxville, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. He was born in Jacksonville on July 30, 1969. He was one of four boys born to Linda Charlene (Simmons) and Raymond Harris and had lived in Maxville his entire life. John was a...
