Obituaries

Nov 12, 2015

Jesse Henry Byrd

Jesse was born in Lafayette County on March 14, 1948. He was preceded in death by parents; Henry and Rachel (Owens) Byrd, brother Dewy, and Sister Phyllis Byrd. He graduated from Dixie County High School in 1968 and began his 36-year career with FDOT. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Julia...

Nov 8, 2015

Glenda E. Wallace “Mom” of Cuyler went to sleep to wait for Jesus’ return in Kindred Rehab/Hospital on November 8, 2015 at the age of 79.  She was born February 20, 1936 in Elba, Alabama to William and Vennie Johnson

She was preceded in  death by her husband Edward E. Wallace, sisters Grace Martin, Ruby Truitt, Martha...

Nov 8, 2015

Mrs. Wanda DeVane, age 94,  a  Lake City resident of 65 years, passed away peacefully at her  home in St. Johns, Fla. with her family at her side.  She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Clara Murrill.  Mrs. DeVane moved to Lake City in 1947 with her husband of 45 years, John H. DeVane, Jr., at which...

Nov 6, 2015

Mrs. Joyce Davis Herold, 79, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov.  6, in the St. Vincents  Medical Center Riverside, Jacksonville, Florida following a lengthy battle with cancer.  Joyce was born in Manning, Florida on October 27, 1936 and resided in Macclenny, Florida .  She was the third of twelve children of the late Mary Margaret and Josie Davis, Sr.  In...

Nov 6, 2015

Mr. Freddie Sim Howell, age  75, of Providence, Florida died  Friday, Nov. 6, at his residence following and extended illness.  Mr. Howell was born in Jacksonville, Florida , resided in Branford, Florida before moving to the Columbia  county area of Providence, Fla. in 1965. He served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years and retired in 1977 as...

Nov 6, 2015

Mrs. Carlene Roberta Edmonds, age 90, of Lake City, Florida died Friday, Nov. 6, in the Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness.  She was born in Joiner, Arkansas  and resided in Michigan before moving to Lake City, Florida in 1960.  She worked for many years as a cashier with Morrell’s Country Mall, Lake City,...

Nov 3, 2015

Mrs. Venice Mae Hollis, age 67, of Lake City, Florida died Tuesday, Nov. 3, at her residence following a sudden  illness.  She was born in Vidalia, Georgia and had resided in Lake City, Florida  for 36 years.  At the time of death she was working as a stock clerk  with Walmart of Lake City, Fla. for over 25 years. ...

Oct 29, 2015

Howard Randolph Buckles, Jr. , of Lake City passed away on October 29, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida.  Howard was born to the late Howard and Mable Buckles in Palatka, Florida.  Mr. Buckles was a lifetime resident of the local area. He proudly served his country in the Florida National Guard for twenty years before his retirement. He was of...

Oct 29, 2015

Mr. Ivey Jackson “Jackie”  Raulerson, Sr., age 79, of Macclenny, Florida died  Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Community Hospice Unit, St. Vincents  Riverside Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. following an extended illness.  He was born in Sanderson, Florida and had resided in Macclenny, Florida most of his life.  He was a former  broadcast  engineer and disc jockey for WQIK Radio Station,...

Oct 26, 2015

Mr. Nathan Floyd Burnsed, age 92, of Baxter, Florida died Monday, Oct. 26, in the Macclenny Nursing & Rehab Center, Macclenny, Florida following an extended illness. He had lived in the Baxter community of Baker County all of his life and owned and operated his farm all of his life until ill health forced his retirement. He enjoyed all...

Oct 26, 2015

DeMaurice Harvey, age 88, who resided most of her life in Macclenny, Florida passed on to her heavenly home October 26, 2015. Ms. Harvey was a native of the Georgia Bend area of Charlton County, Georgia. As a young woman she came to Macclenny, Florida where she raised her family and worked. DeMaurice was retired from the Baker County School...

Oct 24, 2015

Calvin Jasper Robinson 73, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at North Florida Reginal Hospital in Gainesville.  Calvin was born to the late Leon and Lelia Lucille Robinson in Wellborn, Florida.  He was a life time resident of the local area and a retired dairy worker.  He was a proud member of the Lake...

Oct 21, 2015

Mrs. Hollie Ann Ivey, age 66, of Macclenny, Florida died Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Macclenny Nursing & Rehab Center, Macclenny, Florida following a long illness.  Mrs. Ivey had resided in Macclenny, Florida all of her life.  She was a former employee of the Norheast Florida State Hospital, Macclenny, Florida and loved to make crafts and other items for...

Oct 19, 2015

Mrs. Charlotte Ann Markham, age 74, of Lake City, Florida died Monday, Oct. 19, in the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida following a sudden illness.  Mrs. Markham was born in Charlotte, North Carolina and lived most of her life in Lake City, Fla.  She was a former business owner (G & H Food Store, Macclenny, Fla.) and...

Oct 13, 2015

Mr. Melvin Norman, age 75, of Glen St. Mary, Fl. went to be with the Lord October 13, following an extended illness. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Mr. Norman was born in Macclenny, Fl. and lived in Baldwin, Fl. before returning to Baker County 40 years ago. He enjoyed fishing, farming, and spending time with...

Oct 7, 2015

Mr. John William Arnold, age 62, of Sparta, Georgia  died  Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Emory St. Joseph Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia following a brief illness.   He was born in Lake Charles, La.  and had resided in Branford and Lake City, Fla. for over 15 years before moving to Sparta, Ga. two years ago. He worked many years as...

Oct 6, 2015

Joan Mary Clemons 80 of Lake City, Florida passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville.  Mrs. Clemons was born to Harry and Geraldine Loder in East Orange, New Jersey and she has resided in Lake City since 1972.  She was a faithful member of the First Full Gospel Church in Lake City. ...

Oct 5, 2015

Mr. James Franklin Melvin, Jr., age 69, of Macclenny, Fl. passed away Monday, October 5, in the Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, Fl. after a long illness. Mr. Melvin is of the Mormon faith and has been a resident of Baker County for 22 years. He worked as a police officer with the Florida Department of Safety and...

Oct 4, 2015

Mrs. Audrey Cason Brown, age 79, of Lake City, Florida died  Sunday, Oct. 4, in the Suwanne Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following a long illness.  Mrs. Brown was a life long resident of Lake City and worked for over 33 years  as a cafeteria manager with the Columbia County School Board at Melrose Elementary  School and Columbia...

Oct 3, 2015

Mrs. Ruby Lee Crews, age 88, of Macclenny, Florida died Saturday, Oct. 3, in the St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida following a long illness. She was born in Thonotosassa, Florida and lived many years in Macclenny, Fla. before moving to Tallahassee, Fla. for 25 years and back to Macclenny, Fla. 4 years ago. She was a member of...