Gerard "Jerry" Thomas Propster
July 15, 2025
Gerard "Jerry" Thomas Propster, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, following a courageous fight with an acute illness. Born on October 5, 1941, in Norfolk, Virginia, Jerry was the son of Gerard H. and Lucille (Robinson) Propster. Jerry had a notable career, serving 21 years in the United...
Mary Ann Bryant Whitehead
July 14, 2025
Mary Ann Bryant Whitehead, age 74, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sanderson to Mary (Crews) and Jake Oscar Bryant on January 15, 1951. Mary Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved the Lord and her family, especially...
Lawrence "Larry" David Tiemeyer
July 9, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" David Tiemeyer, age 66, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Helen Ruth Roberts
July 6, 2025
Helen Dyal Roberts, age 100, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She was born Helen Ruth Dyal in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 17, 1924. Her father, Ellis Van Dyal, grew up on a farm and was one of eight children. He was unable to finish high school, but worked hard to educate himself and qualify...
Rebecca "Becky" E. Hodges
July 1, 2025
Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" E. Hodges, age 72, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny after a lengthy illness. She was born in Albany, Georgia, on December 9, 1952, to Hattie (Williams) and Pete "PeeWee" Edge. Mrs. Hodges has been a resident of Baker County for 45 years. A...
Jeremiah Wayne Jarvis Trantham
June 29, 2025
Jeremiah Wayne Jarvis Trantham, 7 months old, of St. George, Georgia, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 13, 2024, to Letha Nevaeh Jarvis and Cody Shane Trantham. Jeremiah was a happy baby. He was smiling and loved watching cartoons. His favorite was Paw Patrol. Jeremiah...
Richard Albert Barry
June 27, 2025
Richard Albert Barry, age 87, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home under the care of Vitas Hospice. Cremation arrangements under the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Joseph "Joe" Franklin Starling Sr.
June 26, 2025
Joseph Franklin Starling Sr., age 81, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Orange Park Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Macclenny on November 18, 1943, to Alma (Thornton) and Rommie Hardy Starling, and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. Joe was a caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and...
Maria Magdalena Mimoso
June 24, 2025
Maria Magdalena Mimoso, age 94, of Jacksonville, Florida, went Home to Glory on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on October 24, 1930, and lived there until she moved to The Bronx, New York. She moved to Orlando, Florida, and lived there for over 30 years before relocating to Jacksonville to live with her...
Thomas "Tommy" Hoyle Mcinarnay
June 24, 2025
Thomas Hoyle McInarnay, age 76, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny. He was born on April 30, 1949, to Mollie (Whittaker) and Johnny McInarnay in Jacksonville and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. Tommy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was also...
Edwina M. Turner
June 20, 2025
Mrs. Edwina M. Turner, age 66, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 20, 2025. Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Judy Carol Mercer
June 19, 2025
Judy Carol Mercer, age 75, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on July 2, 1949, Judy was the cherished daughter of Dave and Vesta Elswick. She built a life centered around love, laughter, and faith, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness and...
Travis "Squirrel" Earl Johnston
June 17, 2025
Travis "Squirrel" Earl Johnston, age 36, of St. George, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1988, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lois Yvonne (Crews) and Timothy Earl Johnston. He had lived in the Georgia Bend area all his life. Squirrell was a hardworking father, son, grandson, and brother who enjoyed being...
Charles "Gene" Eugene Hobson Sr.
June 17, 2025
Charles "Gene" Eugene Hobson Sr., age 79, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. He had the privilege of being born in Bluefield, West Virginia, on December 25, 1945. Gene was one of two sons of Gladys (Buchanan) and Edgar Lee Hobson. He had lived in Baker County for the...
Michael "Pete" Tuck Deese
June 17, 2025
Michael "Pete" Tuck Deese, age 79, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side. Cremation arrangements under the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
Franklin Harrell Crews
June 16, 2025
Franklin Harrell Crews, age 85, of Bryceville, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Folkston, Georgia, on June 2, 1940, to Melissa (Kirkland) and Own Crews. Mr. Crews was Baptist by faith and graduated in 1958 from Ribault Senior High School in Jacksonville. Following high school, he...
Miriam Rivera Burgos
June 15, 2025
Miriam Rivera Burgos, age 79, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 15, 2025, under the care of Community Hospice. Cremation arrangements under the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
John "Cuz" E. Prudhomme Jr.
June 14, 2025
John "Cuz" Prudhomme Jr., age 75, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at St. Vincent's Riverside after a long illness. He was born on October 17, 1949, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to John E. and Maxine (Hays) Prudhomme. Known as "Cuz" to family and friends, John grew up on the family farm at Cedar Bend Plantation...
Braeson David Robinson
June 13, 2025
Braeson David Robinson, 4 months old, of Macclenny, Florida, was carried to Heaven by Angels on Friday, June 13, 2025. He was born in Middleburg at St. Vincent's Clay on February 16, 2025, to Brianna Alexis (Norrell) and Zackrey David Robinson. Braeson was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. His beautiful smile and infectious laugh would melt...
Johnny "Jack" Lauramore
June 12, 2025
Johnny Jack Lauramore, age 68, of Satsuma, Florida, passed away at Putnam Hospital on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on October 1, 1956, to Johnny Junior and Lois (Mosley) Lauramore in Macclenny, Florida. Jack lived in Macclenny until about 30 years ago when he relocated to Satsuma to be closer to his parents, who had retired there....
