Baker County Press Thursday, October 13, 1988
John Bethel Altman, 65, of Baldwin died October 6 in University Hospital from injuries received n an industrial accident on September 15 at his business in Baldwin. Mr. Altman was a native of Baker County and son of the late Admiral Dewey Altman. He resided in the Taylor community for many years before moving to Baldwin 19 years age. At the time of his death, he owned and operated Altman Exxon Service Station in Baldwin.
Survivors include his wife, Lois E.; two sons, Lindsey C. of Manassas, Va. and John Larry of Glen St. Mary; his mother, Carrie W. of Glen St. Mary; two step-sons, Johnny B. Johnson of Macclenny and Delvin L. Johnson of Jacksonville, seven sisters, Willie Mae Raulerson, Pearl Taylor, Malaveene Crawford, Phylis Upchurch and Linda Sue Tyre, all of Glen St. Mary, Mary Stuart of Daytona Beach, and Peggy Keves of Macclenny; four brothers, Lonzie and Albert, both of Glen St. Mary, Wilbert of White Springs, and George Ray of Macon, Ga.; nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held October 10 at 11 am in Grace Baptist Church, Baldwin, with Rev. Gene Burnsed, pastor, officiating. Assisting was Rev. Ray McKendree, past of First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary. Interment was in North Prong Cemetery, Baker County. Active pallbearers were: Lonzie Altman, Wilbert Altman, Albert Altman, George Ray Altman, Johnny Johnson and Delvin Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were: J. C. Hague, Church Howell, Carl Cole, Dorsey Bennett, Darryl Home and Richard Burnsed. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

Baker County Press, February 24, 1961
Aaron Charney Dowling, 63, died suddenly at their new home in Raiford, Monday night following a heart attack. It is stated that Charney was planting Irish Potatoes in his garden at the time of the attack.
Mr. Dowling had been in the employ of the State Prison at Raiford for 23 years. A native of Baker County he was a member of Raiford Lodge No. 82 F. and A. M., and at the time of his death was a resident of the State Farm.
Charney was one of those good jamup fellows, who always greeted you with his smile and friendly nature. It was the writer's privilege to have talked with him Sunday, 19, when he visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Harvey of Taylor, accompanied by his good wife, Mrs. Elvia Dowling and sister, Mrs. Mattie Taylor. At this time we planned a fishing trip for Monday, 27th - but the hand of death has intervened - much to our regret.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Elvie Taylor Dowling, Raiford, four daughters, Miss Vernice Dowling, Raiford, Mrs. C. R. Scroggins,, Starke, Mrs. Norman Bullock, Tucker, Ga., and Mrs. John P. Jones, Batavia, Ill., two sons, William B. Dowling, Dunnellon, Thomas A. Dowling, Raiford, four sisters, Mrs. Retha Cowart, Macclenny, Mrs. Sophia Johnson, Jacksonville, Mrs. Mattie Taylor, Taylor and ten grandchildren,
Funeral services were held Thursday, 23, from the Taylor Methodist Church, with Rev. J. D. Williams and Fred Combs officiating. Interment was in Taylor Cemetery with Masonic rites at the graveside.
Active pallbearers were John Whitehead, Earl Dobbs, T. H. Rahn, S. A. Bryan, Charlie E. Johns, Joe Jones.
Honorary pallbearers Tate Powell, Sr. , Jack Dowling, Rudolph Powers, Charney Rhoden, John Godwin, Edwin G. Fraser, Elzie Griffis, E. D. Dobbs, J. C. Combs and Shop Thomas.
Pallbearers will meet at the residence in Raiford at 12:15a.m.
Funeral arrangement were under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

Baker County Press, July 5, 1965
Mrs. Elsie P. Combs
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Prevatt Combs, 3411 Commonwealth Avenue, wife of Frank Combs, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the Taylor Methodist Church, 17 miles north of Glen St. Mary, in Baker County. Rev. Willis Crews, Moderator of the Northeast District 14 Congregational Holiness Churches, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. Milton Luke, pastor of Woodstock Park Congregational Holiness Church, and Rev. W. C. Davis, pastor of Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church. Pallbearers were. Active: Barney Crews, Lamar Crews, W. C. Davis, Coy Taylor, Johnny Yarborough and Brantley Fraser. Honorary: Kenneth Braddock, Lorenza Braddock, Hayard Giddens, Johnie Higginbotham, Ronald Higginbotham, Alan Stafford, Marvin Prevatt, Ray Prevatt, Clarence Smith, Jr., Willard Harris, Roy Williams, Dwight Williams and William Crawford.
Interment was in Taylor Cemetery.
Mrs. Combs died Sunday afternoon at the residence. She was a native of Baker County had lived in Jacksonville for 25 years and was a member of the Woodstock Park Congregational Holiness Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ralph Combs, Jacksonville, and Arlie Rhoden, of Macclenny; seven sisters, Mrs. Orie (Maggie) Harvey, Mrs. Annie Harris, and Mrs. Eva Coleman, all of Jacksonville; Mrs. Reid (Cleo) Stafford, Mrs. Ruth Combs and Mrs. Claude (Mae) Scoles, all of Glen St. Mary, and Mrs. Jessie Johns, Macclenny; three brothers, John Prevatt, Glen St. Mary; Charles Prevatt, Jacksonville and William M. Prevatt, Macclenny. Also, five grand-children and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

Baker County Press, Thursday, November 15, 1984
Funeral Sunday for Eva P. Coleman, 76
Mrs. Eva Prevatt Coleman, 76, of Glen St. Mary died Friday, November 9 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, following a long illness.
Mrs. Coleman was a native of Baker County, daughter of the late William K. and Mary Lou Combs Prevatt. She had resided in Jacksonville for most of her life, until returning to Glen St. Mary three years ago.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Margie Ann Williams of Switzerland, Fla.; one brother Mr. Charles Prevatt of Glen St. Mary; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Harris of Fernandina Beach, Mrs. Cleo Stafford of Glen St. Mary, Mrs. Mae Scoles of Glen St. Mary, and Mrs. Maggy Harvey of Tampa; two grandchildren, Susan Gail Hayes of Jacksonville, and Robert Keith Schilling of Americus, Ga.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 pm Sunday, November 11, in the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church of Elder David Crawford, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Marvin Prevatt, Vernon Prevatt, Calvin Stafford, Bud Stafford, and Eugene Johns. Honorary pallbearers were Willard Harris, Ronald Harvey, Ray Prevatt, Allen Stafford, Earl Stafford, Clarence Johns, Wendell Scoles, Arlie Rhoden, Paul Combs and Frank Johns. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

Baker County Press, February 17, 1994
Annie Combs, 87
Annie Mae Combs, 87, of Sanderson died February 13 in Riverside-St. Vincent's Hospital, Jacksonville, following a long illness. The Taylor native was the daughter of the late William R. and Easterann Raulerson Combs. She resided in Sanderson most of her life, was a homemaker, a member of the Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church, and the widow of Rev. Fred Combs, Sr.
Survivors include daughter Mary C. Goodwin and son Fred Combs, Jr., both of Sanderson; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted February 16 in the Taylor Church, with Rev. Oral Lyons, pastor of the Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church, officiating, assisted by Revs. Willard E. Lee and Leslie Thomas. Pallbearers were Jerry, Clayton, Bruce and Freddie Combs, Rickey Goodwin and Tommy Wolfe.

Baker County Press, May 3, 1957
Mrs. Combs Claimed by Death
Mrs. Courtney Taylor Combs, 74 of Sanderson, died Thursday morning in a Lake City Hospital following a long illness. She was a native of Baker County and was a member of the Congregational Holiness Church. Mrs. Combs is the mother of the Rev. Fred Combs, pastor of the Woodstock Park Congregational Holiness Church, Jacksonville.
She is survived by her husband, John P. Combs, Sanderson, three daughters, Mrs. Grace Regan, Mrs. Martha Dempsey and Mrs. Pearl Paulk, all of Jacksonville; four sons, the Rev. Fred Combs, Russell Combs, Sanderson, Alton Combs, Macclenny, William J. Combs, Newport; two sisters, Mrs. Lila Harvey, Sanderson, Mrs. Minnie Brown, Jacksonville; two brother, William Barney Taylor, Raiford and Lee M. Taylor, Jacksonville; a half brother Dillon Taylor, New Orleans, La., and a half sister, Mrs. Beadie Mae Travis, Orange, Texas; 29 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The body rested at the family residence at Taylor from 6 p. m. Friday until Saturday at 12:15 p. m. when it was moved to the Pinegrove (Taylor) Methodist Church to rest until the funeral hour.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Pinegrove Methodist church at Taylor, with the Rev. John R. Dortch officiating, assisted by the Rev. Shelley Brantley and the Rev. Fred Combs at the request of his mother.
Active pallbearers were grandsons: Larry Paulk, Russell Combs, Jr., Lehman Regan, Willie Combs, Eldred Combs, and Dennis Yarborough; honorary the Rev. W. M. Hayes, the Rev. James Dobbs, the Rev. Raiford Crews, the Rev. Willard Lee, the Rev. Willie Griffis, the Rev. Romey Thompson, John Townsend, Barney Crews amd Coleman Benefield. John M. Brinkley, mortician, Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Florida Times Union, 9/29/1960 p. 31
Combs, Mrs. Lillie Agnes (Daught) Combs, 81, who lived at Glen St. Mary, died Wednesday afternoon at the residence following a long illness. Mrs. Combs was a lifelong resident of Baker County and a member of the Congregational Holiness Church. Surviving are her husband T. P. Combs, three daughters, Mrs. Eula Kicklighter and Mrs. Edna Bryant, both of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Isabelle Swindel of Glen St. Mary; three sons, Wilbur Combs and Lester Combs, both of Macclenny and Lucious Combs of Sanderson; two foster sons, John Cumbee and Arthur Cumbee, both of Columbia, S. C. one sister, Mrs. Minnie Walker of Macon, Ga, one brother Tom Kelly of Jacksonville, 36 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Taylor Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Combs officiating, assisted by Rev. Romey Thompson and Rev. Jimmie Dobbs. Interment will be in Taylor Cemetery. John M. Brinkley, Macclenny mortician is in charge.

Baker County Press, October 6, 1988
Lacy Combs of Glen dies at age 76
Lacy Edward Combs, 76, of Glen St. Mary died October 2 in St. Vincent's Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Combs was a native of Baker County and son of the late James. J. and Annie Taylor Combs. He resided in Jacksonville for 25 years before moving to Glen St. Mary 33 years ago. He was employed with the US Civil Service as transportation manager at Cecil Field NAS Jacksonville for 34 years until his retirement in 1973. Mr. Combs was a member of Pine Grove New Congregational Methodist Church, Taylor and founder and president of the Taylor Cemetery Association.
Survivors include his wife, Myrle T.; a daughter, Patricia Ladin of Chicago; four sons, Robert L. of Leonardville, MD., Edward Kirkland and Edward Claudell, both of Jacksonville, and Johnny of Glen St. Mary; three sisters, Thelma McGraw of Keystone Heights, Doris Thrift of Glen St. Mary; and Pauline Lynch of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held October 4 at 2 pm in Pine Grove New Congregational Methodist Church, Taylor, with Rev. Mark Woods, pastor, officiating. Assisting were Rev. John Yarborough and Rev. Coy Taylor, Interment was in Taylor Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were: James Lynch, Kevin Ladin, Richard Sapp, Ronnie Taylor, Darwin Taylor and Brian Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were: William Crawford, Edgar Crawford, R. L. Taylor, Clarence Taylor, and Brantley Fraser. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Florida Times-Union, July 9, 1931
Mrs. Sarah Dowling
Friends of Mrs. Sarah Dowling, 76, will learn with regret of her death at her home in Taylor near Macclenny, yesterday afternoon after a short illness. The deceased was a native of Taylor and had resided there all her life. She is survived by her widower, Joseph S. Dowling; three daughters, Mrs. Altie Nichols of Jacksonville, Mrs. Verdie Reynolds of Macclenny and Mrs. Dan Reynolds of Moniac, Ga.; also three sons, Jack and Bert Dowling of Sanderson and Frank Dowling of Macclenny. Funeral services will be held in the church at Taylor Cemetery at 2 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. W. R. Rhoden, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the family lot under the direction of the Marcus Conant Company.

Baker County Press, July 22, 1965
Mrs. Ollie Dowling, age 88, of Glen St. Mary, died early Saturday morning in a Macclenny hospital. Mrs. Dowling was born in Suwannee County and moved to Baker County more than 80 years ago. She was the widow of the late James Gordon Dowling and a member of the Macclenny New Congregational Holiness Church.
Surviving are: four daughters, Mrs. Katherine Brogden and Mrs. Myrtie Mae Loadholtz, both of Glen St. Mary; Mrs. Mattie L. Rogers, Pascagoula, Mississippi and Mrs. Nita Loy Roberts, Jacksonville; one son: Drew Dowling, Olustee; a sister, Mrs. Anna Taylor, Sanderson; also 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at 11:00 a. m. from the Taylor Methodist Church, 17 miles north of Glen St. Mary. Rev. W. M. Hayes, pastor of Macclenny New Congregational Holiness Church, officiated assisted by Rev. Willie Crews, moderator of the northeast district of the churches.
Active pallbearers were Basil Dowling, Horage Howling, Jennings Davis, Warren Taylor, Clarence Taylor and Ulphin Crews. Honorary: Willard Lee, John Dortch, Alva Boston, R. D. Crews, Lester Thomas, Albert Thompson, Romey Thompson and L. F. Braddock.
Interment was in Taylor cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

The Florida Times-Union, Wednesday, May 29, 1946
Taylor - Rev. Thomas P.(aul) Taylor, 90, of Macclenny, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. P. Combs, in Taylor, after a long illness. He was a native of Georgia, but had lived nearly all his life in Baker County. He was a retired Methodist minister and a member of the Pine Grove Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lokie Taylor, five daughters, Mrs. G. C. Brown, Mrs. J. P. Combs and Mrs. J. I. Harvey, all of Sanderson, Mrs. E. R. Rhoden, Macclenny, Mrs. R. A. Travis, Orange, Texas; three sons, W. B. Taylor, Sanderson, L. M. Taylor, this city, and Dillon Taylor of the U. S. Merchant Marine; two stepdaughters, Mrs. W. J. Mann, Sanderson, and Mrs. Sank Cochran, Jacksonville, three stepsons, Rev. Schiley Rhoden, Starke, Moll Rhoden, Sanderson, and Russell Rhoden, Jacksonville, three sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Cobb, Olustee, Mrs. Missouri Williams, Jacksonville, and Mrs. S. B. Crews, Macclenny, two brothers; J. A. Taylor, Jacksonville, R. E. L. Taylor, Glen St. Mary;
63 grandchildren, 90 great grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 P. M. at the Pine Grove Methodist Church in Taylor with the Rev. Fred P. Combs and Rev. Schiley Rhoden officiating.
Active pallbearers will be the following grandsons: Ralph Taylor, Alton Combs, Ray Brown, J. P. Taylor, Herbert Taylor and Ressie Taylor. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery under the direction of the Seashole Funeral Parlors.

Jacksonville Florida Times-Union, May 26, 1952
Macclenny - May 25 - Mrs. Nancy Jane Williams, 76, died suddenly at her home here today. She was a life resident of Baker County and a member of the Congregational Holiness Church.
Surviving are: three sons, Roy Williams, Raiford; Francis A. of Jacksonville and Harry J. of Foley; three daughters; Mrs. Daisy Ola Crews, Mrs. Maude Edna Allen and Mrs. Lottie L. Harrington, all of Jacksonville; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Agnes Combs, Glen St. Mary, and Mrs. Minnie Lee Walker, Macon, GA; and one brother, Thomas J. Kelly, Jacksonville
Funeral will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Taylor Methodist Church. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery with John M. Brinkley, Mortician in charge. The body will lie at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Orin Braddock, near Taylor until l:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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TONY DUGGER - Sanderson, Oct, 10 -- Tony Dugger, 49, died today. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Barbara R. Gibbs, Mount Holly, N.J.; one son, Jimmy, Jacksonville; one sister, Mrs. Victoria A. DeMeglio, Sanderson; four brothers, John, Frank, Arthur and Hillery, all of Sanderson; two grandchildren.
Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Cedar Creek Cemeterty, north of Sdanderson, John M. Brinkley, Macclenny, is in charge.
(7 Apr 1912 - 10 Oct 1961 - s/o John Dugger & Rebecca Starling)

Florida Times Union, Thursday, March 21, 2002
Mrs. Lena Harvey Hayes Furman, age 104, of Jacksonville, FL died 3/20/02. She was a native of Sanderson, FL and had resided in Fort George Island, FL for over thirty years before moving to Jacksonville 12 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Lenora Dugger Harvey of Baker County, FL and the widow of the late Peter Hayes and the late Raleigh K. Furman.
Survivors include her son, Allen J. (Joan) Hayes of Fort George Island, FL; two grandchildren, Libby (Chuck) Sewell of Jacksonville and Lori (Scott) Cooley of Etowa, Tenn.; three great-grandsons, one great-grandaughter, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11A.M. Saturday, March 23 in the Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL with Rev. Wayne Fenner officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 P.M. Friday, Mar. 22, at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, U7.S. 90 East, Macclenny, FL.
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MOBLEY -- Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Mobley, 86, who lived at Macclenny, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Macedonia Methodist Church, five miles north of Macclenny, with Rev. L. A. Barnes officiating, assisted by Rev. R. E. Thrift. Mr. Mobley died Tuesday morning at the residence following a brief illness. He was a native of Baker County and a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Macedonia Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lucy Crews Mobley; a daughter, Mrs. R. E. Thrift of Macclenny; three sons. W. Lacy Mobley of Starke, Jesse D. Mobley of Citra and Donald B. Mobley of Macclenny; 24 grandchildren, and 50 great-grandchildren. The body will rest at the residence from Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. until Thursday at 11:15 when it will be moved to the church to rest until the funeral hour. Active pallbearers will be Eugene Mobley, Danny Thrift, Edward Mobley, Fulton Mobley, Jimmie Mobley and Elgin Barnes. Honorary pallbearers will be Tate Powell Sr., G. W. Garrett, Dr. John Holt, R. J. Davis, J. R. Thrift and O. D. Weatherington. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Funeral arragements are under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny, Florida. Florists are asked to have flowers in Macclenny by 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

MRS. LUCY CREWS MOBLEY
Mrs. Lucy Crews Mobley, age 80, of Macclenny died early Tuesday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Thrift, north of Macclenny. Mrs. Mobley was a native of Baker County and a member of the Macedonia Methodist Church. Besides her daughter, she is survived by three sons, W. Lacy Mobley, Starke; Jesse D. Mobley, of Citra; and Donald B. Mobley of Macclenny; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Raulerson, Orlando; Mrs. Mary Purvis, and Mrs. Rosa Yarbrough, both of Jacksonville; and Mrs. Pency Rhoden of Macclenny; also 24 grandchildren, and 51 Great-grandchildren and three Great-Great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held (this) Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the Macedonia Methodist church, north of Macclenny in Baker County with Rev. R. E. Thrift officiating, assisted by the Rev. L. A. Barnes. The body will rest at the residence of her daughter Mrs. R. E. Thrift from Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. until Thursday morning at 11:00 o'clock when it will be moved to the church to rest until the funeral hour. Active pallbearers will be: Eugene Mobley, Danny Thrift, Edward Mobley, Fulton Mobley, Jimmie Mobley, and Elgin Barnes. Honorary will be: Tate Powell, Sr., J. C. Yarbrough, Dr. John Holt, J. D. Thrift, O. D. Weatherington and J. L. Mobley. Pallbearers are requested to meet at the church Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery, funeral arrangements will be under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

MR. DONALD MOBLEY
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Mobley were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Macedonia Independent Methodist curch, with Rev. Johnny Yarbrough assisted by Rev. Neal Starling, officiating. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery.
Active pallbears were; Cecil Mobley, Jr., Phillip Mobley, Wayne Mobley, Joe Kirkland, Danny Thrift, Jimmy Mobley, Honorary pallbearers were; Shubert Kirkland, Paul Thrift, James Thrift, E. J. Barnes, E. L. Yarbrough, Woodrow Lauramore, Carl Rewis, L. R. Dugger, Ulys Davis, Charlie McCormick, Otis Canaday and Earl Thrift.
Mr. Mobley was born in Baker County.
(son of A.J. & Lucy Mobley - 16 Aug 1913 - 12 Jun 1966)

Baker County Press, September 2, 1955

James P. Prevatt Dies Suddenly; Funeral Friday James P. Prevatt, 68, life-long resident and pioneer citizen of Baker County, died suddenly at the old home place on Cedar Creek Tuesday 12:15 noon. Mr. Prevatt had gone to the old home place Tuesday morning with Mrs. Prevatt and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crews, and grand-daughter, Cassie Sands, and the purpose of the trip was to kill a beef. Mr. Prevatt supervised the killing, skinning and cutting up of the beef, after which he complained of having indigestion, he took a drink of water and sat down against a tree, and very quietly passed away with his daughter holding his head.

Mr. Crews was sent to notify the John M. Brinkley Funeral Home and the ambulance arrived in a few minutes.

Mr. Prevatt had been a resident of Macclenny for a number of years, but was in failing health.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lovie Starling Prevatt; nine daughters, Mrs. J. .,A. Burnett, Mrs. John Dyal, Miss Jewell Prevatt and Mrs. Talmadge Crews, all of Macelenny; Mrs. Earl Crews, Glen St. Mary; Mrs. Pencie Rhoden, Baldwin: Mrs. Beulah Raulerson, Mrs. Rudolph Crews, Jacksonville; and Mrs. Lucille Cogburn Durham, N. C.; eight sisters Mrs. Frank Combs, Mrs, Ora Harvey, Mrs.Raiford Harris and Mrs. Butler Coleman, Jacksonville; Mrs. Jessie Johns, Macclenny; Mrs. Ivy Combs, Mrs. Reed Stafford and Mrs. Claude Scoles, Glen St. Mary; three brothers, Charles and .W. M. Prevatt, Macclenny; John Prevatt, Glen St. Mary and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Macclenay Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Herman Moody officiating assisted by Elder O. J. Reeves. The body will rest at the residence from 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon until Friday noon when it will be moved to the church to rest until the funeral hour.
(James Paul Prevatt, Sr. 9 Sep 1888 - 30 Aug 1955, son of Wm K. Prevatt & Mary L. Combs. Buried in Taylor cemetery)

Baker County Press July 8, 1960

A. J Walker funeral At Olustee Friday

A. J. Walker, 83, of Olustee, died at his home Wednesday noon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a. m. in the Olustee Baptist Church. Interment will be in Swift Creek Cemetery.

Mr. Walker is survived by his widow, six sons, Lige Walker of Pinetop, Mack Walker, Olustee, A. J. Walker. Jr., Olustee, Carroll Walker, Olustee. Alfred Walker, Lake City and Ollie Walker, Jacksonville, two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Highsmith. Jacksonville, and Frankie Joyner of Cocoa and 1 one sister and a host of other relatives.

(Albert James Walker 16 Feb 1876 - 6 Jul 1960 s/o James Walker & Mary Armstrong;
h/o 1) Lettie Rook 2) Ida Dobson)

Baker County Press March 11, 1955

JOHN BURNETT FUNERAL SUNDAY

Johhn Burnett, 82, Macclemiy, died in a Jacksonville hospital last Friday morning following several weeks illness.

A native of Echols County, Ga., Mr, Burnett moved to Columbia County with his parents when he was 10 years of age, on what was then known as the Burnett place at Soakum. His parents were the late John and Jane Burnett.

He married Mittie Davis, daughter of the late Noah and Emily Davis of Baker County and lived on his farm north of Sanderson from 1909 to 1936, when he sold to Claude Rhoden of Glen. St. Mary, and moved to Sanderson, where he lived until 1954, when he Moved toMacclenny.

Mr. Burnett was one of Baker County’s outstanding citizens, and a naval stores operator, farmer, livestock owner and operator of a cotton gin at Sanderson for a number of years. He served with distinction as a member of the Board of County Commissioners, Member of the School Board, and was in measure responsible for the consolidation of-a number of County schools, and was a trustee of the Sanderson School District for a number of years. He vas an active member for many years of Sanderson Lodge F. & A. M. Mr..Burnett was very outspoken in his convictions and his advice was often sought on public and political matters. It was the privilege of the editor of The Press to number John Burnett as one of our best friends and often sought his advice on public matters of County wide interest.

Mr. Burnett is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mittie Burnett, Macclenny, five sons, N.J. Burnett, Jacksonville; L.E. Burnett, Miami; Virgil Burnett, Tampa; C. M. Burnett, Raiford & J. A. Burnett, Macclenny; two daughters, Mrs. Mazie Drawdy, Macclenny; Mrs Aline Summers, Miami; three sisters; Mrs. Janie Alderman and Miss Winnie Burnett, Lake Butler; Mrs.:Dollie Broward, Jacksonville: One brother, Jim Burnett, Bartow; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the graveside at Cedar Creek Cemetery Sunday afternoon, 6th at 1 p.m; Elders J.E. McCormick and M.M. Fivash officiating. Pallbearers were C.C. Thompson, Lonnie Dobson, Randall Davis, Jim Davis, S.O. Mann, W.D. Bryan. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of John M. Brinkly, Mortician, Maccclenny.

(1 Dec 1872 - 4 Mar 1955 - s/o John Burnett & Jane Dunaway)

Florida Times Union, April 19, 1901

Mrs Henry Jones Dead (Elizabeth "Lizzy" Stallings Jones)
Sanderson. April 19 - Mrs. Henry Jones died at Lake Butler yesterday and the remains were interned in South Prong Cemetery near here today.
Mr. Jones and family left this country about a month ago to make their future home in the State of Utah, but when they reached that State they found the climate too severe for them. They returned after about a two week stay. While on the trip Mrs. Jones contracted a cold which developed into pneumonia and proved fatial yesterday
w/o John Henry Jones 1865-1911

The Florida Times Union, Jacksonville, Tuesday, December 27, 1955

Mrs. Dobson Funeral Set For 1 Today.

The Baker County Press Friday, October 28, 1960

Mrs. Martha Green (RHODEN POWERS) Claimed by Death
Mrs. Martha Ann (Aunt Mattie) Green, 85, died in a local hospital Monday morning, following a, long illness. She was a native of Macclenny and had spent her entire life here. She was first married to the late Reubin Powers, and to the couple was born a son, the late Audrey Powers. Later she was married to the late Daniel Green.
Survivors include one brother, Duncan Rhoden, Macclenny, her stepmother, Mrs. Kate Rhoden and a stepbrother, Clifford Price, Jacksonville, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Eula Mae Powers, Macclenny, a grandson. Gene Powers, Orlando, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Richard Collins of Jacksonville Beach and three great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Green was a member of one of Baker County's most prominent and pioneer families, and was the daughter of the late H. D. (Uncle Dunk) Rhoden. She was a member of the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at the Macclenny Primitive Baptist church Wednesday at 3 p. m., with Elder Herman Moody officiating, assisted by Elder James M. Land.
Pallbearers were Paul Crews, J. D. Burnsed, B. R. Burnsed, B. Frank Jones, Alton Crawford and Lautice H. Dugger. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, with all arrangements under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny

(8 Nov 1875 - 24 Oct 1960, d/o Hansford Duncan Rhoden & Martha Ann Mobley - w/o 1) Reuben Powers 2) Daniel H. Green)

Mrs. Cora Belle Prevatt, 49, of Macclenny, died Wednesday. A native of Baker County, She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Prevatt Sr. of Macclenny; one son, Wesley (Billy) Prevatt Jr of Denison, Kan., two daughters, Phyllis Ploucher, and Mrs. Mickie Canaday, both of Macclenny: two sisters, Mrs. Nora Mae Scruggs, of Gainesville; and Mrs. Algie Morris of Miami; a half-sister, Mrs. Louise Paschal, Jacksonville; three step-sisters, Mrs. Violet Rhoden, Mrs. Vadie Crews, both of Macclenny; and Mrs. Ada Echols of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Charlie Dowling, and Dozier Dowling, both of Gainesville; a half-brother, J. L. Dowling of High Springs;- three stepbrothers, Otis Rhoden, Dolic Rhoden and Joe Rhoden, all of MacclennY; and six grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Saturday in the Macclenny Church of God, the Rev. Lawton B. Thomas officiating. Pallbearers, active: Morris Prevatt, Ray Prevatt, Talmadge Pearce, Joe Newmans, Joe Dohson, and T. J. Raulerson; Honarary: Joe Rhoden, Doice Rhoden, Otis Rhode, B. H. (Buck) Rowe, Archie Roberson and Shep Johns. Pallbears meet at the church at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Taylor Cemetery. Arrangements by John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

Baker County Press, 30 Mar 1958

Mrs. Henderson Claimed by -Death
Mrs. Cora Lee Henderson, 71, resident of Baker County and Macclenny for the past 48 years, died at the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, Saturday 2:30 a. m., following a stroke suffered at her trailer home here on South Fifth Street, Saturday morning May- 17th (1958). Her condition was not discovered for several hours after the stroke, when Dr. J. C. Mackey visited the trailer and found Mrs. Henderson lying on the ground by the rtrailer. He summoned a John M.. Brinkley ambulance and she was taken to the-hospital, where she lay in -a coma practically all the week- death following just a week after the stroke.
Mrs. Henderson is 'survived by a daughter, Mrs. Julia H. Lopez, Jacksonville;--a stepdaughter, Mrs. J. C. Thompson, Macclenny; and a stepson, Vincent Henderson, Jacksonville.
Mrs. Henderson was a member of the Church of .Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Funeral services were held at the graveside in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, Sunday at 2 –p.m., with Elders-Neil Kirkland, Joe. Dobson and P. K. Knabb officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction , of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.
Pallbearers were: active- Shep Johns, Lewis Covin J. P. North, James Barton, L. W. Doubc(rly, Roy Harvey. Honorary W. E. Lyons, C. L. Hodges, J.. A. Burnett Tate Powell, Sr

Florida Times Union22 Jan 1965
Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd Dopson of Macclenny. mother of Alan S. Boyd, chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington, D.C.- died early Thursday in a Macclenny hospital following an extended illness. A native of New Rochelle, N.Y., Mrs. Dopson moved to Baker County from St. Petersburg in 1921. She was the widow of Walter A. Dopson, Was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Macclenny, and a registered nurse, having been graduated from Mt Sainai Hospital School of Nursing in N.Y, City. During Warld War I she served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Armv Nursing Corps. She was also a retired insurance underwriter. having been associated with the Columbia Casualty Co. for many years. Surviving. in addition to her son, are a daughter, Mrs. Morris (Jean) Boyd Dowling of Sanderson; two brothers, Newell Stenhenson of St. Ann Bellebue, Quebec. Ontario. Canada and Charles L. Stenhenson of North Harpswell. Me.: and four grandchildren. In accordance with the request of the deceased funeral services will be private and flowers omitted, please. Arrangements are under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician. Macclenny.

Mr. Lester Combs, age 93, of Glen St. Mary, Florida died Wednesday, October 16, 2002 in Community Hospice at Shands. He is a native and a life long resident of Baker County, FL. He was the owner and operator of Combs Grocery for 26 years and spent some time as a cattleman. He is a member of Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church and is the son of the late Pete and Lillie Agnes Kelly Combs.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years Mamie Frankie Crawford Combs of Glen St. Mary, FL, 2 sons: Daniel Lester (Mary Lou) Combs and Wayne (Gail) Combs all of Macclenny, FL, daughter: Shirley (Billy) Rowe of Macclenny, FL. Eight grandchildren, eight great grand children and two great great grand children also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David Crawford and Elder Gordon Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery Baker County, FL. The family will receive friends on Friday (Today) from 6-9 p.m. in GUERRY FUNERAL HOME U.S. 90 East Macclenny, FL. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

Mrs. Fay Matthews Milton, age 94, of Macclenny, Florida died Friday, March 25, 2005, in the Frank Wells Nursing Home, Macclenny, Florida following an extended illness. She was born in Hawthorne, Florida and moved to Macclenny, Florida in 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents, David H. and Flora Turney Matthews, her late husband, William Harold Milton, Sr. and her son, William H. "Billy" Milton, Jr. She graduated in 1929 from the Florida State College for Women (now Florida State University) with a Teacher's Degree. She taught school in Micanopy, Florida and Glen St. Mary, Florida and other Baker County Schools until her retirement in 1956. After her retirement from school teaching, she opened a Piano Studio in her home and taught many Baker County students for the next 20 years. Mrs. Milton was a 50 year member of the Macclenny Woman's Club, and served as President and was awarded the State and National Woman's Club Achievement Awards. She also Started a group named "Down Memory Lane" at Frank Wells Nursing Home. This group still gathers every Monday Morning for an hour of music, memories, love and laughter. She was a member of the Macclenny Church of Christ, of which the Milton family were founding members.
She is survived by two daughter, Flo Ann (Rex) Holloway, and Fay (Richard) Sinclair both of Macclenny, five grandchildren, Shelly (Chris) Neri of Macclenny, Lara (Jesse) Manalo of Jacksonville, Amanda (Mauricio) and Ashley Sinclair both of Ponte Vedra Beach and Trey Sinclair of Tallahassee, two great-grand children Jackson and Danny Neri of Macclenny.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM. Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in the Macclenny Church of Christ with Rev. Sam Kitching, officiating and assisted by Mr. Perryman Dennison of Lake City. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery, Macclenny. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2005 at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Florida.

Florida Times Union 11 May 1995

Mr. James Arthur Barton, age 77, of Macclenny, Florida died Tuesday, May 9. Mr. Barton had resided in Baker County all of his life and was the son of the late Martin and Anna Harvey Barton, He was a former deputy sheriff in Baker County for eight years and for twenty-four years he was employed as a Correctional officer at Raiford State Prison and the Baker Correctional Institute until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Barton was as member of the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church of Baker County. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Barton; one daughter, Phyllis Lewis; adopted daughter, Martha Barton; adopted son, Russell Barton, all of Macclenny; three brothers, Lawrence Barton and T. J. Barton, both of Macclenny, and F. W Barton of Sanderson. FL.; three grandchildren. Jennifer l,ewis and Tonya Barton both of Macclenny, and Greg Lewis of .Jacksonville; one great-grandson, William Lewis of Jacksonville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. , Friday, May 12 in the Macclenny Primitive Baptist church with the Elder David Crawford , Pastor, officiating and assisted by Elder Aubrey McCormick, Pastor of the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, FL Visitation will be from 6 to 9 PM at Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, FL.

MRS LATHANA HARVEY
MACCLENNY, May 12, 1961 - Mrs Lathana Dowling Harvey, 90, of Sanderson, died here today.
A life-long resident of Baker County, Mrs. Harvey was paid tribute at the Baker Centennial as the second oldest citizen.
Survivors include two daughters Mrs Mae Rhoden, Glen St. Mary, and Mrs. Lila Rhoden, Macclenny; three sons, Ivey and Auzzie, Sanderson, and Artis, Chicago, 22 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m, Sunday in\ Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church.
John Brinkley, Mortician is in charge.

Sarilda Pringle Mobley, 81, of Glen St. Mary died June 21. She was a Baldwin native and had resided in Baker County for 66 years.
She was predeceased by parents Henry and Minnie Wilkerson Pringle; sons Marvin, Carlie and Tommy Mobley; sister Avey Bostwick; brothers Cleveland and Freeman Pringle. Survivors include daughters Carolyn Godwin (Alford) and Linda Martin (Raiford) of Glen St. Mary, Janice Sue Griffis (Donnie) of Sanderson; sons Henry Mobley, Jerrell Mobley (Sandra) and Douglas Mobley (Patricia) of Glen St. Mary; sisters Lucille Kirkland (Harry) and Ruby Thomas of Baldwin; brother Albert Pringle (Mattie Ruth) of Baldwin; 23 grandchil­dren, 53 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
A service is planned for Thursday, June 24 at 11:00 am at Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church with Pastor Oral Lyons officiating. Burial will be at Turner Cemetery. Active pallbearers are Robert Jordan Jr., Tommy Martin, James Henry Mobley Jr., Eugene Newmans, Everett Pringle and Carl Wheeler Jr. Honorary bearers are Glenn Kirkland, Eugene Lyons, Darrow Newmans, William Rhoden and Jimmy Richardson. A viewing was held Wednesday evening from 6-9 pm at the church. Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny is in charge of arrangements.

WILKERSON---Dorsey Wilkerson, 71, of Macclenny, died Wednesday (28 Feb 1974) in a local hospital. A native of Baker County, he was retired from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Wilkerson; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Rewis, of Macclenny; Mrs. Bettie Chitty, Mrs. Gertrude Haisten, both of Starke and one brother, Lewis Wilkerson, of Baldwin. Funeral services at 1 p.m. Friday in the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Elder O. M: Yarbrough, pastor, officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by John M. Brinklev, Mortician, Macclenny.

WiLKINSON - Mrs. Easter Griffis Wilkinson, 110, of Lawtey died at her home Saturday morning (12 Aug 1967) following a short ill'ness. A lifetime resident of Bradford County, She was born March 12, 1857.
Her husband was the late Bryant Wilkinson. She was a member of the Highlands Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Andrew, Wilkinson, Lawtey; 6 daughters, Mrs. Amanda Blackburn, Mrs. Celia Redding and Miss Barbara Wilkinson, all of Lawtey, Mrs. Rebecca (William Jesse) Chesser, Glen St. Mary, Mrs. Martha Crews and Mrs. Gladys Williams, both of Starke;.3 brothers, Willie Griffis, Glen St Mary, Nathan Griffis, Raiford, and Brooks Griffis, Jacksonville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Francis Starling, Macclenny, and Mrs. Georgia Griffis, Lawtey;- 42 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; 74 great great-grandchildren; and 13 great great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. in the Long Branch Baptist Church near Maxvilie with Rev. George Chism, Rev. E. C. Harvey and C. L. Redding officiating. Intermen) will be in Long Branch cemetery with Dewitt C. Jones Funeral Home of Starke in charge.

THRIFT--Mrs Lula B. Thrift, 82, who lived at Rt. 1, Macclenny, died Sunday morning in a Jacksonville hospital. A native of Baker County, she was a member of the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church. She was the widow of the late Aaron Thrift. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Ruth) Davis, and Mrs. Clarence (Rubye) Crews, both of Macclenny, a son, Alfred Thrift, of St. George, Ga., one half-brother, Charlie Sowell of McBee, S.C., four grandchildren and seven great-grand children. Funeral arrangements are by John M. Brinkley, mortician, and will be announced later.

Ella (Wilkerson) Rewis, 79, Macclenny, died Fri­day. She is survived by her hus­band, Harry; six sons, Ronald,. Baldwin, John, Callahan and W.D., Land 'O . Lakes, Carl, Na­thaniel and Melvin, all from Mac­clenny; six daughters, Mrs. Delores Crews, Verna Belle Crews, both from Macclenny, Mrs. Elizabeth Combs, Taylor, Mrs. Betty Pitcher, Baldwin, Mrs. Bar­bara Burnsed and Mrs. Ida Belle Harvey, both from Jacksonville; and two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Hals­ting and Bertie Chitty, both from Starke. Funeral Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in John M. Brin­kley Funeral Home, Maccleny, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.­

Death Claims Beloved Woman
Mrs. Minnie Lee Knabb, 61 (14 Jan 1944), wife of Lucius Knabb, prominent in Baker County and Florida and South Georgia business affairs, and head of the Citizens Bank of Macclenny, died at the home of her daughter, Miss Gertrude Knabb, 2893 Post Street, Jacksonville, early Friday (14 Jan 1944) morning following a brief illness.
Mrs. Knabb was one of the most outstanding women of this section, and although a resident of Moniac, Ga., was considered more a resident of Baker County by her many friends. Mrs. Knabb was an active and devout member of Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, Taylor, and was engaged in much charity work and any thing that tended to the uplifting of the people of this section. Mrs. Knabb was a delightful hostess in her home and made all feel welcome whatever their mission. Her good works and many acts of charity and loving kindness will long be remembered in the hearts of many Baker County residents. She was a native of Baker County, being the daughter of the late Aaron (John Riley?) Dowling of Taylor.
Mrs. Knabb is survived by her husband, two sons, G. Carl Knabb and Ralph E. Knabb of Moniac, one, daughter, Miss Gertrude Knabb of Jacksonville, her mother, Mrs. Emmie Dowling o£ Moniac, two sisters. Mrs. Ella Taylor and Mrs. Hattie Taylor, Jacksonville, two brothers, W. E. and J. L. Dowling of Raiford, two grand children, Mary Knabb and Ralph Lawson Knabb of Moniac.
Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Grove Church Saturday at 2 o'clock, with Elder L. A. Davis, pastor and Elder W. R. Rhoden officiating.
Interment was in Northh Prong Cemetery under the direction of Hardage and Williams, Jacksonville.
Active pall bearers were: Earl E. Knabb, Billy Knabb, L. V. Hiers, Lamar Knabb, Jimmie Hudgins, Leslie Hiers, Herbert Taylor and` Rudolph Dowlig. Honorary: Frank Dowling, R. J Davis, B.R. Burned, J. I. Walker, J, D. Dugger, B. R. Dinkins, B. J. Padgett, H. H. Howard, Asa Coleman, Jr., L. W. Dykes, T. M. Dorman, B. F. Jones, E. W. Crockett, S. Daughtry, D. W. Reynolds, E. G. Fraser

Baker County Press 3 Dec 1943

J. 0. Milton Prominent Citizen Buried Friday
James Oliver Milton, 74, died at his home, in Macclenny, Wednesday night, following a stroke on Sunday morning, Nov. 21st. (1943)
Mr. Milton was born Sept. 14, 1869, near Quitman, Brooks County, Ga., but had spent the greater part of his life in Baker County. He was married to Lou Dicey Rhoden, daughter of the late H. D. Rhoden, at Macclenny on December 12, 1888, at her home by Rev. Dr. Tyner.
When the writer first came to Macclenny in 1905 Mr. Milton was one of the town's leading merchants and citizens. Later he sold out and moved to Pensacola. Fla. and Laurel. Miss. but returned here after a few years and has since made his hone. He was Postmaster here for about six years and during his prime took an active part in the, political and social life of Macclenny.
Mr. Milton is survived by three sons, Dexter R. Milton, .0. Grady Milton and Quinton T. Milton, three daughters, Miss Agnes Milton, Mrs. Gladys Milton Nolan, and Miss Maxine Milton, all of Macclenny, eleven grandchildren and a brother, D. \V. Milton, Tampa.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 O’clock Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church, Macclenny, with the Rev. A. Walters of Hillard and the pastor, Rev. E. B. Jenkins, officiating. Interment was in the family lot,at Woodlawn cemetery under the direction of Seashole Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Pallbearers were, active: J. A. Burnett, B. J. Padgett, Frank Dowling, R. J. Davis, B. F. Jones, G. W. Garrett, Honorary: Asa Coleman, Jr., W. M. Brown, Geo. R. Williams, H. F. Powers, D. W. Finley, J. D. Dugger, C. L. Hodges, Walter Dykes, Ray Dinkins, Tate Powell.

Baler County Press 18 Feb 1965

OLIVER JACKSON SWEAT

Oliver Jackson Sweat, age 71, of Macclenny. died. in a Macclenny hospital early Thursdsy, foilowing an illness of several days. A native and life long resident of Baker County. Mr. Sweat wax a member of the new Congressional Holiness church, and prior to his retirement, he was a nurseryman with the Southern States Nursery.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Lettie Sweat, Macclenny; three daughters. Mrs. Stella Richardson, Jacksonville; Mrs. Effie Mae Harvey and Mrs. Evelyn Starling, both of Macclenny; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Yawn and Mrs. Nella Johns, both of Macclenny and one brother, Harvey Sweat, Macclenny; also 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the graveside in South Prong cemetery south of Sanderson with Rev. Jimmy Dobbs pastor of Paxon Revival Center, Jacksonville, officiating assisted by Rev. J. D. Williams and Rev. Johnny Yarbrough.
Active pallbearers were Joe Dobson, ?. R. Raulerson?, J. F. Fraser, Paul Rhoden, Ray Dinkins, and James A. Barton. Honorary: W. C. Knabb, B. H. Row(e), Rev. Barney Thompson, Rev. Shelly Brantley, Rev. Lewis Alford, and Clinton Nipper.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of John F. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

Baker County Press 2 Jul 1943

W. J. Thompson, 79, Pioneer Citizen Dies After Long Illness

Funeral services for William Jasper Thompson, 79, pioneer and outstanding merchant and business man of Macclenny, were held at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock with the Rev. Edward B. Jenkins, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest attended ever held here which showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his friends and neighbors who knew him best.
Mr. Thompson was a-native of Taylor and moved to Macclenny about 1900. He was with the late M. T. Howell and the late A. D. Powers in the operation of their mercantile businesses. Later he went into business for himself and the store is now being operated by his son, J. M. Thompson. Mr. Thompson served one term as county commissioner from this district, being chairman. He was also chairman of the County Democratic Executive Committee for about 20 years, resigning about a year ago on account of his health. On July 5th, 1942, Mr. Thompson became a member of the Baptist church and was baptized at the Oceanway Baptist Church, Jacksonville. It was the writer's privilege to have known Mr. Thompson for nearly 40 years and we can say the same as his many friends, that he was an honorable and straight man in all his dealings. He was married to Miss Vicie Moates December 5, 1889.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Vicie Thompson, five daughters, Mrs. Ella Tyson and Mrs. C. M. Jones of Macclenny, Mrs. A. E. Greene and Mrs. Rosa Tyson of Jacksonville, Mrs. W. 0. Hicks of Glen St. Mary; four sons, W. H. and A. D. Thompson of Jacksonville, J. M. and R. E. Thompson of Macclenny. 36 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers active were: C. C. Fraser, D. J. Hicks, W. M. Brown, C. L. Hodges, L. W. Dykes, Tom Taylor. Honorary: H. D. Chastain, Ray H. Dinkins, W. C. Gilbert, Sidney Powers, Rudolph Powers, Walter Dykes, Jamie Milton, J. D. Dugger, Tate Powell, R. J. Davis, Tate.Powell, Jr., B. J. Padgett, B. F. Jones, G. P. Williams, H. F. Powers, C. W. Klein, Jr., Wm Knabb, V. H

Baker County Press 4 Feb 1965

MRS. CARRIE H. DAVIS

Funeral. services for Mrs. Carrie Harvey Davis, of Macclenny were held Monday at 2:00 o’clock p.m. from the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder James M. Land, Jr. officiating assisted by Dr. Charles L. Merchant. pastor of the Springfield Baptst Church, Jacksonville. and Sam Kitching, minister of the Macclenny Church of Christ. Active pallbearers were Everett Johns, Sr., Alton Crawford, J. D, Burnsed, Cooper Thumpson, John Dyal and Paul Crews. Honorary; Judge B. R. Burnsed, William Knabb. Duncan Rhoden, Frank Whelless. J. A. Burnett and L. R. Dugger.
Interment ws in Woodlawn Cemetery; Mrs. Davis died .Saturday afternoon in a Macclenny Hospital, following an extended illness, She was born in Macclenny and had lived there her entire life, the daughter of the late James and Eliza Williams Harvey, pioneer citizens of Baker County.
She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Surviviors are, her husband, Richard J_ Davis, Macclenny, two daughters, Mrs. Kathrine Johns and Mrs. Violet Rewis both of Macclenny, one son, Richard H. Davis, Macclenny, four sisters, Mrs. Betty Burnsed, Jacksonville, Mrs. Ethel Selph, St. Augustine and Mrs. Eva Beasley and Mrs. Mattie Dugger, both of Glen St. Mary; a brother, James Harvey, Glen St. Mary. Also 9 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

Baker County Press 12 Jan 1965

MRS. ELIZABETH S. DOPSON

Mrs. Elizabeth Stephenson Dopson, widow of Walter A. Dopson, passed away Thursday morning in Frazer Memorial Hospital, following an illness of several days. A native of New Rochelle New York, Mrs. Dopson moved to Macclenny from St. Petersburg, Florida over 43 years ago. She was a graduate of. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing and served as a First Lieutenant in the U. S. Army Nursing Corps during World War I, later she_ became an insurance underwriter and was. associated with the Columbia Casualty Company for many years prior to her retirement. She was a communicant of St. James Episcopal Church, from where funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p.m., with the Venerable Fred Yerks, of the North Florida Division of the Episcopal Diocese, officiating, assisted by Rev. Glenn Tettman, vicar of the church.
Pallbearers were: W. C. Gilbert, W. Frank Wells, George L. Taber, Sr., Lewis Covin, John J. Crew, Jr., and John Wolfe.
Interment was in Cedar Creek cemetery, north of Sanderson. Mrs. Dopson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Morris (Jean Boyd) Dowling, Sanderson and a son, Alan S Boyd, Chairman of the Civil Aeronautics,Board of Washington, D. C.; two brothers, Newell Stephenson and a son, Alan S. Boyd, bec, Canada and Charles L. Stephenson, North Harpersville, Maine. Also 4 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

Baker County Press 10 Nov 1933

AARON THOMAS

Aaron Thomas, 87 years of age, died at the home of his son, A. C. Thomas at Glen St. Mary Saturday, after a brief illness.
Mr. Thomas was possibly the oldest citizen of Baker County and had long been a familiar figure through out this section. He is survived by a large number of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at Oak Grove Cemetery Sunday afternoon, Elder W.R. Rhoden officiating. The funeral services were largely attended by people from all sections.

Baker County Press Jan 1965

MRS. AMY R. BURNSED

Funeral services for Mrs. Any Raulerson Burnsed, of Macclenny, were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the Moniac Baptist Church, Moniac, Georgia, with Rev. George Chism, officiating, Active pallbearers were Gene Raulerson, James Raulerson, Ethan Fish, Nathan Burnsed, Melvin Raulerson and MacArthur Burnsed. Honorary T. J. Raulerson, Theodore Canaday, Dobey Rhoden, Alton Crawford, Norman Geiger, and Wallace Rhoden.
Interment was in North Prong Cemetery in Baker County, Florida. Mrs. Burnsed died unexpectedly Thursday following a sudden illness. She was a native of Moniac, Georgia and had lived in Macclenny for 4 years. She attended the Baptist Church. Surviving are: her husband, Enoch 0. Burnsed, Macclenny; two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Pearl Hodge, Macclenny; and Mrs. Betty Marzolf, Tampa; three sisters, Mrs. Lottie Hurst, Tampa, Mrs. Ada Raulerson, Jacksonville and Mrs. Ruby Burnsed, Moniac; six brothers, George Raulerson, Macclenny; Russell Raulerson, Baxter, Douglas Raulerson, Moniac, Georgia, William Raulerson, James Raulerson and Dan Raulerson, all of Jacksonville. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

Baker County Press 12 Feb 1943

G. W. Burnsed Dies Suddenly Wednesday

George W. Burnsed, 73, died suddenly at his home at Sanderson Wednesday noon at 12:30. Mr.. Burnsed had been about his-usual duties, looking after his stock and came in to rest and was stricken suddenly. Mr. Burnsed was a retired merchant and prominent business man with large interests in Sanderson. He was an outspoken man and honest in his dealings with his fellow man. He expressed his opinions bluntly and one who talked with him was left in no doubt as to his opinions. The writer had known Mr. Burnsed for many years and considered him an upright citizen and true, friend.
Mr. Burnsed is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Fraser Burnsed, two sons, W. W. Burnsed and 0. C. Burnsed and one daughter, Mrs. Mamie Rodgers, all of Sanderson.,
Funeral services and interment will be held at Manntown Cemetery Friday, 12th, at 3 P. M.
Pall bearers, active: Fred Jones, Tom Sweat, T. M. Dorman, Asa Coleman. Jr., Frank Dowling, John Burnett, A. J. Maxwell, W. B. Taylor, Cedric Cobb.
Honorary: J. D. Dugger, B. J. Padgett, Wm. Knabb, Tate Powell, Sr., J. C. Mackey, Geo. P. Williams, P. L. Morris, J. D. Burnsed, B. R. Burnsed, J. C. Thompson. Col. Cobb.

Baker County Press 10 Nov 1933

GIDEON C. COLEMAN

Gideon C. Coleman, 60 years of age, died at his home near Olustee last Wednesday night, 1st, suddenly. He was stricken during the night with a heart attack and never revived.
He is survived by three sons and four daughters. Funeral services were conducted at Swift Creek Cemetery Friday at 11 o'clock, the Rev. W. S. Crews officiating

Baker County Press 4 Feb 1965

PLUMMER CREWS

Plummer Crews, age 49, of Macclenny. died Wednesday at the home following a long illness. Mr. Crews was a native and life long resident of Baker County. Prior to his retirement due to ill health, he was a merchant, Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Virgie Moore Crews: two daughters, Miss Patsie Leona Crews and Mrs. Betty. Jean Jones; five sons, Arthur Lee Crews, James Morris Crews. Richard Crews. Emory Neil Crews and J. C Crews all of MaccIenny; three sisters .Mrs. Dela Brazier, Fernandina, Beach Mrs. Polly Sweat, Macclenny and Mrs. Gertrude Zizzo, Jacksonville; four brothers, Perry Crews;. Yulee, James Crews, Green Cove Springs and Alfred E. Crews and Everett Crews, both of Jacksonville; also five grandchildren.
Funeral services were heId Sunday at 2;00 p.m, from the graveside in Mt Zion (Swift Creek) Cemetery, near Lake Butler in Union County, with Rev: John .Lauramore, Jr.
Pallbearers were A. L Finley, Maines Finley, Robert Kirkland, Otis Canaday and Suzie and R. I. Lauramore. Funeral arrangements were under the directions of John M Brinkley. Mortician, Macclenny

(20 Apr 1915 - 27 Jan 1965)

Baker County Press 18 Feb 1944

Solomon Burnsed Dies Burial Services Friday

Solomon Burnsed of Charlton County, Ga., died at the home of his son, J. D. Burnsed of Glen St. Mary, early Wednesday morning following a brief illness. He was taken Saturday night and came to his son's home Monday where medical care was given him, but he never rallied and his death came peacefully.
Mr. Burnsed was a native of Charlton County and was a well known and popular figure in Baker County, where he had a host of friends. It was the writer's privilege to have known Mr. Burnsed for many years and we have always found him to be a man of outstanding integrity, honorable and straightforward in all his dealings.
Mr. Burnsed would have been 84 years of age on the 29th of this February, when his sons had planned his usual birthday dinner in advance at the home of his son, Col. B. R. Burnsed of Glen St. Mary.
He is survived by three sons, Col. B. R. Burnsed, Glen St. Mary and Macclenny, J. D. Burnsed, Glen St. Mary, Superintendent of Schools of Baker County, A. D. Burnsed, Charlton County, Ga., three half brothers, J. N. Burnsed and John Burnsed, Baxter, C. D. Burnsed, Jacksonville, a half sister, Mrs. Eliza Nipper, Macclenny, and 10, grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at North Prong Cemetery Friday, 18th at 2.00 P. M. with Elder T. R. Crawford, of Cairo, Ga., officiating. Pall bearers will be, active: Johnnie Burnsed, Johnnie Canady, Lonnie Thrift, Neal `Kirkland, Alton Driggers, B. R. Dinkins and Ralph Knabb.
Honorary: Frank Dowling, Tate Powell, Sr., J. I. Walker, J. C. Lyons, A. L. Thrift, F. L. Burnsed,. D. W. Reynolds, Walter Dykes, C. M. Barber, L. Knabb, J. E. Franklin, H. F. Powers, Duncan. Rhoden, 0. C. Burnsed, George. Raulerson, Edwin G. Fraser, A. J. Townsend, J. D. Dugger, B. F. Jones,-B. J. Padgett, T. M. Dorman, W. M. Brown, Frank Rowe, J. N. Burnsed, George Bennett, 0. K Walker, Leon Chisholm, N. A. Thrift and R. J. Davis.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Wilson Funeral Home, Lake City.

(29 Feb 1860 - 16 Feb 1944, s/o Edmond O.)

Baker County Press 25 Feb 1965

MRS. GLADY M. FRASER

Mrs. Gladys Mann Fraser of Macclenny, died unexpectedly Sunday morning in a Macclenny hospital, following a bried illness.
Mrs. Fraser was born in Baker County, the daughter of the late William D. and Jane Green Mann, pioneer citizens of the County. She was a member ofThe Church of Latter Day Saints.
Surviving are : Her husband, Clem C. Fraser, Macclenny; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Williams, Cocoa; two sons, Warren B. Fraser, Macclenny and Berkley (Bert) L. Fraser, Cocoa; a sister, Mrs. Sadie Arline, Ocala; a brother, S. O. Mann, Sanderson; and 9 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Manntown Congregational Holliness Church, south of Glen St. Mary, with Elder Walter Davis, officiating, assisted by Elder James R. Boone. Active pallbearers, all nephews of Mrs. Fraser, were A. L. Ferrera, Joe Dobson, Carl B. Fraser, Tommy Fraser, Paul Mann, Brantley H. Fraser, Ellis Thornton, and W. T. (Buck) Mann, Honorary: E M. Brown, Dr. John E. Watson, Dr. Jack A. Voight, Paul Rhoden, William Earman, J. J. Nolan, D. J. Motes, B. R. Burnsed, James E: Jones, L. C. Oliver, B. H. Hughes, William Knabb,.Billy Knabb, A. P. Holt, E. Ed. Yarbrough.
Interment was in Manntown Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

(28 Feb 1900 - 21 Feb 1965, d/o William Daniel Mann)

Baker County Press 10 Nov 1933

AMOS GRIFFIS

Amos Griffis, aged 75 years, died at his home south of Glen St. Mary Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Griffis had been in bad health for a number of years, but was taken to his bed 3 weeks ago.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eliza Griffis and 2 sons, J. W. Griffis of Glen St. Mary, and Henry Griffis of Starke. Funeral services were conducted at Pine Grove Cemetery in Union County Monday.

Baker County Press 24 Feb 1943

E. R. "Son" (Earlis Richard) Harvey Is Claimed By Death

Funeral services for Earlis R. Harvey, 52, of Sanderson, were held at Cedar Creek Church Monday af­ternoon with Rev. W. S. Crews and Rev. J. D. Williams officiating. Burial was with Masonic honors at the graveside in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Mr. Harvey had been in failing health for several weeks and had just re­turned from the hospital.
The deceased was commonly known as "Son" Harvey and was a member of the Board of County Commission­ers from the Sanderson District for one term, refusing to run for another term at the last election.
He was the son of the late Andrew J. Harvey, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eva Davis Harvey, a son Earlis Harvey, Jr., Camp Shelby, Miss., three daughters, Mrs. Elvvie Dugger and Misses Bertie Mae and Freda Harvey at home, two brothers, E. H. Harvey and Paul Harvey of Sanderson, four sisters, Mrs. Vessie Davis, Jacksonville, Mrs. Losie Dor­man and Mrs. 'Maude Dorman of Sanderson, Mrs. Charney Thomas, Glen St. Mary, .and the following half brothers and sisters, Percy Harvey, Macclenny, Roy, Buford, Mack and Basil Harvey. Sanderson, Mrs. Ruby Dobson, Sanderson, and Mrs. Myrtice Moody, Jacksonville.

(24 Apr 1889 - 6 Feb 1943)

Baker County Press 29 Nov 1940

(Calvin J. Jr.) "Buddy" Johns Dies Last Wednesday

Death claimed another pioneer citizen Wednesday 20th, following a stroke the first of the week. Mr. Johns was a native of Baker County and was 74 years of age. He is survived by his widow (Amanda), two sons, Hassie and George and four daughters, Sallie, Lillie, Alta and Bessie.
Fnneral services were conducted at the North Prong last Thursday with the Rev. J. D. Williams officiating, (d. 11-20-40)

(5 Mar 1867 - 20 Nov 1940)

Baker County Press 10 Nov 1933

TOMMY STARLING KILLED MONDAY

Tommy Starling, aged 32 years, was shot Monday afternoon while returning from the f uneral services of Amos Griffis in the company of Fred Bryant, Buck Rowe and Clifford Hodges. The shooting occurred near the Amos Griffis place at the Ford of a branch on the nursery side.
Sheriff Joe Jones, Jr., is holding Fred Bryant in the county jail charged with the killing of Starling. Just what happened prior to the fatal shooting will be developed at an inquest to be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock before' County Judge Frank Dowling.
Dr. Crockett was called and after an examination of the wounded man pronounced him fatally shot. However, he was hurried to a Jacksonville hospital, but died enroute. Dr. Crockett states that he was shot a few inches below the heart, the ball penetrating the lungs.
Starling was a native of Bradford County, but had lived in this section for the past 13 years, working for the nurseries. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Hodges Starling, three children, St. Elmo, Lamar and Johnny Marcus Starling, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Starling, three brothers and three sisters, all of this section.
Funeral services were conducted at Woodlawn Cemetery Tuesday afternoon the, Rev. W. S. Crews officiating

Baker County Press 17 Dec 1943

Carr B. (Bowers) Buried Here Tuesday

Funeral services for Carr Bowers McClenny, 70, were held at the Methodist Church here Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with the Rev. Burr A. L. Bixler of Live Oak, and the Pastor H. T. Foley, officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home, Lake City. Pall bearers were Frank E. Brunson and Jack Donegan, Jacksonville Beach, H. H. Howard, C. W. Klein, Jr., T. M. Dorman, J. R. Rowe, J. I. Walker, and Tate Powell of Macclenny.
Mr. McClenny had spent the greater part of his live here, except for the past 12 years when he made his home at Jacksonville Beach. His death was the result of a brief illness at his horne. Carr had many friends all over this section and particularly in Macclenny and Baker County. He was a nephew of the late C. B. McClenny founder of our little city.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kate McClenny, Jacksonville Beach, two sons R. E. McClenny, Jacksonville Beach and John McClenny, Houston, Texas.

(b. VA 10 May 1873, d. 11 Dec 1943)

Baker County Press 10 Nov 1933

COLQUIT STONE

Colquit Stone, 56, of Taylor, died in a Jacksonville hospital Sunday, following a brief illness. Mr. Stone was born in Baker County. He moved to Jacksonville in 1893 and for about five years-was connected with the Jacksonville Traction Co., following which he was a member of the Jacksonville fire department for seven years, a member at time of the fire of 1901. In 1908 he became connected with the Armington livery stable. He then purchased an interest in the Lee T. Moore Cigar Co. He retired and returned to Taylor about two years ago.
Mr. Stone is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Thomas A. Reynolds of Jacksonville and Mrs. Emma Harris, Glen St. Mary and a brother, T. D. Stone of Sanderson who was also a member of the Jacksonville fire departmerit from 1894 to 1901 and former representative from Baker County. Mr. Stone (rest missing)

[buried North Prong cemetery - 15 Jun 1876 - 5 Nov 1933]

Baker County Press 10 Nov 1933

DEATH TAKES TOLL OF AGED MAN

William Carroll Thompson, 67 years of age, died at his home in Macclenny early Saturday morning after a long illness. Mr. Thompson was a native of Baker County, having been born and raised at Taylor and moving to Macclenny in January 1905, when lie was elected county judge, holding this office four years. He was elected tax assessor for two terms and clerk circuit court for four terms, retiring from that office the first of this year. Mr. Thompson was one of our most outstanding citizens, noted for his integrity and honesty, and was the best posted man in the county on lands.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Thompson, 3 sons, W. Joe Thompson of Jacksonville, J. C. Thompson, deputy clerk circuit court of Baker county, C.. C. Thompson of Umatilla and 3 daughters, Mrs. G. D. Hicks of Glen St. Mary, Mrs. James Boyle of Jacksonville and Mrs. Henry Wester of Lake Wales. A brother, G. C. Thompson of Jacksonville, 2 sisters, Mrs. J. W. Greek of Jacksonville, and Mrs. J. D. Williams of Glen St. Mary.
The funeral services were conducted at the Taylor Cemetery Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, the Rev. W. R. Rhoden of the Primitive Baptist Church, officiating, attended by one of the largest crowds ever attending a funeral in Baker County.
Masonic rites at the grave were conducted by Dawkins Lodge No. 60 F. & A. M., of Macclenny. Hardage and Williams, morticians of Jacksonville, were in charge of arrangements.
Pall bearers were: active D. W. Finley, Joe Jones Jr., B. Frank Jones, Frank Dowling, J. A. Burnett and J. E. Kelly. Honorary: B. J. Padgett, Wm. Knabb. Duncan Rhoden, L. W. Dykes, A. D. Powers. W. B. Cone, W. A. Dopson, T. M. Dorman, R., L. Knabb and W. C. Minger.

(23 Sep 1866 - 4 Nov 1933)

Baker County Press 27 Aug 1943

Mrs. L. L. Williams Dies From Sudden Stroke Thursday

Mrs. Oak (Opal) Rewis Williams, wife of L. L. Williams, prominent Taylor citizen, died at the home of her son, Rowe Williams in Macclenny, about 9 o'clock yesterday morning following a stroke. Mrs. Williams had been in bad health for a number of years and was here for the purpose of visiting a physician in Jacksonville yesterday.
She is survived by her husband, three sons, Rowe Williams, Macclenny, Doy Williams, Taylor, Carl Williams, U. S. Army, Texas; six daughters, Mrs. Ethel Henderson, Hilliard, Mrs. Nellie Brown, Olustee; Mrs. Retha Combs, Taylor; Mrs. Pauline Crews, Mrs. Blannie Dugger, Mrs. Adaline Walker, Jacksonville; one sister, Mrs. T. P. Taylor, Macclenny; three brothers, Wallace Rewis, Chuck, Olustee; Ferace Rewis, Fort Myers and Don Rewis, Taylor.
At this writing funeral arrangements had not been completed. (buried Taylor cemetery)

(13 Jan 1882 - 26 Aug 1943)

Clyde Sands of St. G eorge

Clyde Sands, 87, of St. George, Ga. died November 12 at St. Vincent's Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was a native and life­long resident of St. George. He was the owner and operator of B&W Bar for 30 years, and served as a school bus driver and janitor for the Charlton County school system. He was a member of the Democratic Committee of Charlton County since 1938. He was a director of the Charlton Georgia Farm Bureau as well as a director for the US Soil and Water Conservation of Georgia.
Mr. Sands was predeceased by parents George W and Nellie Thrift Sands, first wife Thyra McDuffie Sands, brothers Holland and Maxie Sands. Survivors include wife Mamie Lee Sands of Macclenny; sons Clyde Dell Sands of St. George and Ferman Kay Sands (Linda) of Macclenny; three step-children; brothers Ralph Sands (Margaret), George W. Sands (Edna) and Cecil Sands (Betty) of Macclenny; sisters Inez Taylor (James) of Macclenny and Annie Louise Rogers (Ronnie) of Jacksonville; grandsons Kay Sands Jr. Jeremy, Clayton and Steven Sands; great grandson Chase Sands; numerous step grandchildren.
A service was held at Pine Level Church with Pastor Fred Raulerson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Henry, Ira and Jim Sands, Bobby, Felton and Joey Thrift. Honorary pallbearers were Pasco Bryant, Alton Carter, Oliver Crews, Joey Dobson, Gary Fraser and Monroe "Bo" Todd. V Todd Ferriera and Suwannee Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements.

(29 Jul 1916 - 12 Nov 2003, s/o G.W. Sands)

Mrs. Inez Roberts Stewart dies, county native

Mrs. Inez Roberts Stewart, 60, of Raiford died, June 29 at Union General Hospital in Lake Butler following an extended illness. She was a native of Baker County and had resided in both Raiford and Lake Butler most of her life. She was a member of the Pine Hill Congregational Methodist Church in Starke, and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Stewart is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Griffis of Lawtey; her mother, Mrs. Pency Roberts of Raiford; brothers Lonnie Roberts of Raiford and Joel Roberts of Starke; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday morning at 11:00 in the Pine Grove Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Wayne Roberts and Rev. Riley Prigdon officiating. Burial was in South Prong Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler.

CANADAY-Julius Hampton Canaday, 67, of 828 Saranac St.. died Sunday night at the residence following a brief illness. Mr. Canaday was a native of Maniac, Ga. and moved to Jacksonville from Glen Saint Mary several, months ago, He was a member of the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church, seven miles north of Maccleny in Baker county. For a number of Years he was employed by the Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Co. at Glen Saint Mary. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Vallie Thrift Canaday of Jacksonville: two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Green of Callahan and Mrs. Alma Storms of Jacksonville; four sons, Theadore (Teddy) Canaday and Yulee Canaday. both of Jacksonville, J. H. Canaday of Saint George, Ga. and George Canaday. U S. Navy, Seattle, Wash., two sisters. Mrs. Jancie Fish of Glen Saint Mary and Mrs. Verdie Crawford of Dinsmore and two brothers, Spence Canaday of St. George and Roland Canaday of Moniac. The body will rest at the residence from 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday morning at 10:30 when it will be moved to the church to rest until the funeral hour. Funeral services will he held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Crawford, officiating. assisted by the Rev O. M. Ysrborouh. Pallbearers will be Wesley Dixon, Junior Bell, Douglas Raulerson, Rudolph Raulerson, Hubert Hodges and Julian Conner. Pallbearers are requested to meet at the church at 1:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny Florida. Please have flowers at residence by 10:15 a.m. Wednesday.
(also listed in North Prong cem 6 Aug 1889 - 5 May 1959)

Ruby Raulerson Burnsed

Mrs. Ruby Raulerson Burnsed, age 81, of Yulee, Fla., passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2001. She was the daughter of the late James and Sallie Raulerson. She was a native of Maniac, Ga. Her husband, Enoch J. Burnsed and son, Earl Johns, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sons, Wayne (Florence) Burnsed of Fernandina Beach and Wade (Deloris) Burnsed of Jacksonville, Ga.; daughters, Ruth (Bill) Bates of Orange Park, Fla., Ester Yonn of Yulee, Fla. and Evelyn (James) Raulerson of Jacksonville; brothers, James Raulerson of Jacksonville, and Douglas Raulerson of Maniac, Ga.; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, 712 S. 6th Street, Macclenny, Fla. with Rev. Gene Burnsed officiating. Interment will be in North Prong Cemetery, Baker County, Fla. Active pallbearers are; David Burnsed, Eric Raulerson, Chris Norfleet, David Tate, Timothy Vonn, and Walter Yonn. Honorary bearers are John Tate and Matthew Burnsed.

Mrs. Jessie Mae Starling, age 79, of Macclenny, Fla. died 6/18/04.
She was born in Macclenny, and had resided in Atlanta, Ga. for 20 years before moving back to Macclenny in 1980.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Hodges and Maggie Starling Hedges. She worked as an insurance clerk for Royal Globe Insurance Company, Atlanta, Ga. and Prudential Life Insurance Company, Jacksonville, Fla. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mac­clenny, Fla.
Survivors include her son, Wayne Ray Starling of Atlanta, Ga.: Her brother, Everett R. Hodges of Middleburg, Fla.: One grandson, Jerry Ray Starling of Atlanta, Ga.: One great- great- grandson, Bradley Starling of Atlanta, Ga.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Monday, June 21, in the First Baptist Church, Macclenny, Fla: with Rev. Dr. Edsel M. Borie, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, Fla. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 P.M. Sunday, June 20, at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Fla.

Bill Barber, 83, owned nursery

John William "Bill" Barber Jr., 83, of Macclenny died April 13, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Barber was a native of Lawtey, Fla. and lived in Macclenny most of his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Macclenny, the Elks Club of Lake City, Moose Lodge #2414 of Macclenny and was a WW II US Army Air Corp veteran. Mr. Barber was the owner and operator of Blue Haven Restaurant in Macclenny until 1964, then opened Barber Nursery and Garden Center in Lake City for 20 years. He returned to Macclenny and reopened Charlie's Garden Center on US 90.
Mr. Barber was predeceased by parents John William Sr. and Susie Belle Clayton Barber, wife Edith Wanda Barber, brother Charles Farmer Barber and sister Barbara Annette Hutton. Survivors include his wife of seven years, Elizabeth L. Barber of Macclenny; sons John William Barber III, Charles Thomas Barber and David Clay Barber of Macclenny; sister Mary Virginia Dugger of Macclenny; grand­children William, Lucious, Brooke and Jonathan Barber.
A service was held April 17 at V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny with Sam Kitching officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery with Joseph Heath dedicating the grave.

Mary Estelle Ferry

Mrs. Mary Estelle Ferry, age 82, of Macclenny, Florida, died Monday, February 23, 2004, in the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, Florida, following a long illness. Mrs. Ferry was born March 24, to Barney Jackson and Ida May (nee Matthews) Padgett. Mr. Padgett was along lime businessman and early, educator in Macclenny, and Mrs. Padgett's Connecticut-bon parents were early settlers in the young City of Macclenny. Mrs. Ferry was a civic leader, educator, business woman, and life long resident of Macclenny, Florida.
Mrs. Ferry received her basic education in the old Macclenny Glen High School, and after graduating from Florida State University, she taught in the Baker County School System, and later served on the School Board after being appointed by the Governor. She was the owner of Ferry Insurance Agency and a bookkeeping service in Macclenny. Her varied interests are reflected in her several memberships in business, service and fraternal organizations. Her charter membership included the Andrew Jackson Padgett Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederary; the Leona Knabb Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #212, in which she served as post Matron; the Macclenny Business and Professional Woman's Club and President of the Baker County Historical Society as officer and advisor. Mrs. Ferry was a member of the Beta Eta Chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and an honorary member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Mrs. Ferry was a cheerful and sensitive soul who enjoyed her coffee breaks with old friends and she always had time for a joke and laugh even during business sessions, and Mrs. Ferry was on avid fan of the Atlanta Braves. She united with the First Baptist Church of Macclenny in 1941, and remained a faithful member of that body until her death. She taught Sunday School for several years and was active in her church until prevented by illness.
Mrs. Ferry was preceed in death by her husband, Wallace Irving Ferry, whom she wed on August 7,1942.
Survivors include her son, Richard J. (Dickey) Ferry and his wife, the former Theresa Milton of Mocclenny, Florida; grandchildren, Karen Rebecca McCollum and Richard Johnathon Wallace Ferry; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Iva Dell Rhoden of Macclenny, Florida, and Selene Mikell of Savannah, Georgia; brother, Allen Padgett of Lakeland, Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at the First Baptist Church of Maccenny at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2004. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive fnends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2004, at Guerry Funeral Home, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Florida.

Mrs. 0llie Dorman Buried at Woodlawn

Mrs. Ol1ie Frances Dorman of 2539 Rosselle Street, Jacksonville, died Sunday night following a long illness. Mrs. Dorman was born in Macclenny, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charley F. Barber and had been a resident of Jacksonville for the past 40 years, moving there from Macclenny. She was a member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church, Chapter 15 Order of Eastern Star, Alexander Stevens Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy and Olive Branch of the Rebekahs.
Mrs. Dorman Was the widow of Francis F. Dorman and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Reddish, Lawtey; Mrs. Thelma Wilson, Jacksonville; two sons, Ray Dorman and Frank Dorman, Jacksonville, a sister, Mrs. Mamie Andrews, Dade City; three brothers, J. E. Barber, Jacksonville; C. M. Barber and J. W. Barber, Sr., Macclenny seven grand children; and three great grandchildren.
Funeral was held at 2 p. m., Wednesday in Woodlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Leslie E. Sanders, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny. Active pallbearers were Charles Dorman, Ray Dor­man, Jr., Ray Reddish, Jack Pons, Paul Dorman and George E. Norton. Honorary J. L. Strickland, George Hare, Floyd Carter, E. A. Dempsey, J. H. Rouse, E. C. Sikes, Raymond Whittle, Ernest Whittle and Bruce Whittle.
Arrangements were under the direction, of Seashole Funeral Parlor.

Mrs. Kirkland dies at age 93

Sadie Burnsed Kirkland, 93, died December 14 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center after an extended illness. She was a member of Souls Harbor Church of God in Glen St. Mary and a life long resident of Macclenny.
She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Robert Lacy "Bob" Kirkland. (1st Earl Franklin Mobley) Survivors include daughters Joan Long (Danny) and Wilma Rowe of Macclenny; sons Lewis "Dub" Mobley (Hazel) of Jacksonville and Bobby Ray Kirkland of Macclenny: sister Inez Harris of Lake City; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren; niece Anne Bennett.
A service was held Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm at her church with Revs. Scott and John Montgomery officiating. Burial followed Thursday, December 18 at Oak Grove Cemetery. Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

(7 Feb 1910 - 14 Dec 2003, d/o Adophus Richard Burnsed)

Mr. Corbitt S. (Samuel). "C" Crews, Jr., 75, of Glen St. Mary, Fla, died 11/25/03. He was born in Glen St. Mary and resided there all of his life. He was the son of the late Corbit S. and Mattie M Hodges Crews, Sr. He was employed in the construction industry for many years with B. J. Heiliq Construction Company of Jacksonville, Fla., A. J. Johns and JA.J.ohns and`Buck" Davis of Maccenny, Fla. and was a heavy equipment operator with the Baker County Road Department for ten years until his retirement in 1989. He was a hard worker and was a former president of the Road Department Union. He was a charter member, a former grounds keeper for 14 years and taught Sunday School and Wednesday night Bible study at the Raiford Road Church, Macclenny, Fla. He was an Army veteran of WWII having served in Japan.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Crews of Glen St. Mary, Fla.; one daughter, Wanda (Carl) Robinson of Glen St. Mary, Fla.; three sons, Johnny (Janice) Crews of Macclenny, Fla., Jimmy (Kathy) Crews of St. Augustine, Fla. and Randall (Sharri) Crews of Lake Butler, Fla.; one step-daughter, Carol Gynan Combs of Macclenny, Fla.; three step-sons, Marshall (Debbie) Combs and John Mark (Cheryl) Combs both of Glen St. Mary, Fla. and Eddie (Angela) Combs of Nashville, Tenn; four sisters, Rosie (Jack) Crowell of Penney Farms, Fla., Crecie Rhoden and Mavis (Joe) Griffis both of Macclenny, Fla, and Lucy Davis of Glen St. Mary, Fla.; one brother, Eugene (Noma Jeanne) Crews of Birmingham, Ala.; eleven grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Saturday, Nov. 29, in Raiford Road Church with Rev. David Hodges, Pastor of the Manntown Church, officiating and assisted by Rev. Eddie Griffis, Associate Pastor of Raiford Road Church. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, Fla.
GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Fla.

(14 Jun 1928 - 25 Nov 2003)

Mr. William M. "Dub" Barber, 75, of Macclenny, died Friday morning in a Jacksonville hospital. He was a native of Macclenny and a life resident. He retired as a supervisor in food service at N.E.F.S. Hospital, Macclenny and a member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willa Jean Barber; son, William E. (Gene) Barber; sister, Dorothy Spence; brother, Joe Barber-all of Macclenny; 5 stepchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Macclenny with Pastor Steven M. Fain officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny. Visitation will be form 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Fraser Funeral Home, Macclenny.

(9 Mar 1915 - 27 Jul 1990, s/o Charles Monroe Barber)

Carl Rhodlen

Carl Rhoden, 81, of Glen St. Mar died Feb. 20 (1993), in W. Frank Wells Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. The Glen St. Mary native was a son of Billy and Easter Thompson Rhoden. Mr. Rhoden was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Force in World War II. He had served as mayor and town councilman in Glen St. Mary. He was member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny.
Surviving include his wife, Mary (Chesser) Hurst Rhoden, Glen St. Mary; daughter and son in-taw, Sylvia and Fred Miller, Jacksonville; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Pauline Rhoden, St. Augustine, step sons and daughters in-1aw, Wayne and Jean Hurst, Macclenny, James R. and Emmie Harris, Jacksonville; one sister, Annie Combs, Sanderson. A number of grand and great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church of Macclenny, Tuesday Feb. 23, at 2p.m. with Rev. David Holt and Rev. Jack Plew Officiating. Pallbearers were: F.S. Roberts Sr., Jack Cushman, John Rhoden, Ray Gunnells, Claudell Walker and Bobby Thomas. Interment was in Riverside Memorial park, Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville. Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

(20 Nov 1911 - 20 Feb 1993, s/o Wm R. "Billy")

Lena Williams, Taylor resident

Lena Bennett Williams, 87, of Taylor died December 12 (2003) at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Williams resided in Taylor all her life. She was a homemaker and member of Taylor Church.
She was predeceased by parents Jesse and Mary Conner Bennett and husband Doyle Williams. Survivors include son Gregory Williams; daughters Charlotte Sutters and Paulette Harvey of Sanderson, Barbara Hodges of Glen St. Mary; 15 grandchildren.
A service was held December 15 at her church with Rev. Mark Woods officiating. Burial followed at Taylor Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

2 Jun 1916 - 12 Dec 2003, d/o Jesse Bennett& Mary Conner)

Nolan Godwin,dies at age 79

Nolan Godwin, 79, died December 10 at his home in Taylor. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and attended the Congregational Holiness church. Mr. Godwin served in the US Army.
Survivors include sons Billy Godwin (Susan) of Sanderson, Alfred Godwin (Carolyn) and William Godwin (Cleo) of Glen St. Mary; daughters Lucille Fox (Tim) of Macclenny, Frances Newman (Terry) of Davenport, Fla., Winifred Thompson of Glen St. Mary, Mary Pringle (Luther) of Bryceville and Joann Parish (Pete) of Sanderson; brothers Bill Godwin (Virginia) of Lawtey, Wilbur Godwin (Betty) and Vasco Godwin (Bertie Mae) of Lake Butler; sisters Emma Hodges of Palatka and Estelle Walker of Olustee; 29 grandchildren and 54 great grand­children; caregiver Mozell Hensel of Taylor.
A service for Mr. Godwin was held December 12 at Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church with Revs. David Thomas and Oral Lyons officiating. Burial followed at Manntown Cemetery. Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Ella Williams of Lawtey dies

Ella Mae Williams, 78, died December 23, 2003 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Williams was born in Sanderson. She lived there and in Glen St. Mary before moving to Lawtey 10 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of Cedar Creek Church.
She was predeceased by parents Jackson J. and Edith Harris Dugger and husband Willie Williams. Survivors include Janice Grubbs (David) of Pendleton, S.C.; sons Billy Williams (Dianne) and Wayne Williams (Margaret) of Lawtey and Bobby Williams (Billy Jo) of Raiford; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren also survive.
A service was held December 27 at her church with Revs. Billy and Wayne Williams officiating. Burial followed at Turner Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Saturday rites for Gertye Taylor

Gertye (Lee) Taylor, 83, of Taylor died December 23, 2003. She was a homemaker and member of Taylor Church.
Survivors are her husband of 67 years, Clarence; sons Gordon Stewart Taylor and Gary Edward Taylor, both of Taylor; daughter Vanessa Taylor Harrell of Glen St. Mary; grandchildren Tammy Osburn, Crystal Barren, Gordy Taylor, Dawn Sessions, Sandy and Bruce Taylor, Shanna Moyer, Clay Taylor, Jamey, Jeremy and Tamela Hodges; 15 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, December 26, from 6-8 pm at Taylor Church, where the funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery. V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny is in charge of arrangements.

(30 Dec 1920 - 23 Dec 2003), d/o Wm A. Stokes)

DEATH CLAIMS PINKNEY FRANKLIN, CONFEDERATE VETERAN, MONDAY A. M.

Pinkney Franklin, possibly Baker County’s oldest citizen, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Florence Cunningham, 4014 Walter Street, Jacksonville, Monday morning after a brief illness..
Burial services were held at 3.30 Tuesday afternoon at the graveside in Manntown Cemetery, Rev. A. Walters, Pastor of the Macclenny Baptist Church, officiating.
Pall bearers were H.H. Lauramore, C.C. Fraser, John W. Rowe, E.L. Steele, Joe Jones, Jr., and J.H. Townsend. Arrangements were in charge of Key-McCabe Funeral Home.
Mr. Franklin is survived by four sons, J.E. Franklin, postmaster at Glen St. Mary, John Franklin and H.E. Franklin of the Jacksonville Police Department, A. Franklin of Sanford; four daughters, Mrs. Emma Burnsed, Mrs. Henry Eiserman, and Mrs. W.M. Ventling of Glen St. Mary, and Mrs. Florence Cunningham of Jacksonville.
Mr, Franklin was a native of South Carolina and a veteran of the Civil War. He was 89 years of age. He had made his residence in Baker County for the past 52 years in the Glen St. Mary section. One of our most outstanding citizens for many years. Mr. Franklin was held in the greatest esteem by all with whom he came in contact and was noted for his high character and honorable dealings. Not many of the veterans of the War Between the States are left with us and it is with much regret that we give notice and fitting tribute to the passing of Mr. Franklin, whom we have favorably known for the past 30 years.
(Henry Pinkney Franklin 20 Oct 1845 – 7 Oct 1935 – Co. C , 24th Miss. Regt CSA
h/o Sarah E. Beauchamp, m. 1870 Lee Co., MS) n

YOUTH DIES OF HEAD INJURIES

James Carroll Stokes, 20 year old Macclenny youth, died yesterday morning in a local hospital after suffering two weeks from a fractured skull.
Stokes was inured. August 14th while loading logs at Macclenny. He sustained the fracture in a fall. Attending doctors had held out no hope for his recovery, his death having been expected momentarily, since the accident.
In addition to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stokes of Macclenny, young Stokes is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Anderson, New Jersey ; Mrs. Annie Lashley of Jacksonville, and Beatrice and Lois Stokes of Macclenny, and three, brothers, Harry, Claude and John, all of Macclenny.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the home in Macclenny. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.there. Arrangements are under the direction of the Elliott Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will include Drew Walker, Charles Whitehead, Plumer Crews, Perry Crews, Kenny Wilkerson and James Mikel.
Times-Union, Tuesday. (1915-1935)

CLAUDE STOKES IS FATALLY INJURED ON SATURDAY

Claude R. . Stokes was accidently killed in front of the Macclenny Post Office Saturday afternoon when he took hold of the framed awning to skin the cat. The weight caused the entire front of the building to fall on the deceased. The accident happened at 3:15 o'clock and two others were under the shed when the accident occured. They were J. C. Yarborough and Herod Dopson, who were able to run from the avalanche of brick, tin and wooden frame.
According to witnesses Claude had just came in with his truck from the swamp and he, Mr. Yarbrough and Mr. Dopson, were in fron of the Barnes and Yarborough garage and Mr. Stokes grabbed the edge of the tin shed with the thought in mind to `skin the cat'. The entire weight throwing Stokes from the edge of the side walk, where he grabbed hold of the awning, up against the brick wall, between the door and the window of the garage.
A number of persons gathered to the scene of the accident and Stokes was found to have sustained head injuries that were fatal. One eye of the deceased was knocked out and his forehead was crushed horribly.
Mr. Stokes living only about 30 minutes after the accident. Dr I.G. Anderson was on the scene of the accident and rendered what service was possible.
Mr. Stokes is survived by his widow, Mrs, Evelyn Stokes, his parents; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stokes; two sons, J. C., and Claude Edward of Macclenny; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline .Anderson of Morgan City, La., Mrs. `Annie Nelson, Mrs. Lenwood Michel and Miss Lola Stokes of Macclenny, and two brothers, Louis and John Stokes of Macclenny.
Funeral services were held at at The Church of God Monday afternoon at 3' o'clock with the Rev. J. W. Shaw officiating. Key McCabe were in charge of arrangements.
(20 Aug 1909 - 25 Jun 1938 - Woodlawn cem)

JAMES W. (Washington) KNABB

James W. Knabb, 78 years of age died at the home of his late son, Senator T. J. Knabb in Macclenny Monday morning after a long illness, having been in failing health for a number of years.
Mr. Knabb was a native of Bullock County, Ga., but had lived in Baker County for the past 60 years. He was one of our best and leading citizens, a member of the Primitive Baptist Church, and one of the old time Christian gentlemen, loved and respected by all with whom he came in contact.
Mr. Knabb is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Hiers, Mrs. Mattie Hodges and Mrs. Lizzie Chisholm of Macclenny; five sons, William and Robert L. Knabb of Macclenny; L. Knabb of Moniac, Ga., George Knabb of Canton, N. C.; Paul Knabb of Raiford; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Baldree of Avon Park, Mrs. Mary Moody of Macclenny and one brother, M. D. Jones of Manning.
Funeral services were conducted at Pleasant Grove Church, Taylor, at one o'clock, Tuesday, Elder W. R. Rhoden of Macclenny, officiating.
Interment was in (Carl Brown) Magnolia Cemetery near Moniac, Ga., Tuesday afternoon under the direction of Key-McCabe Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
(30 Oct 1857 - 10 Feb 1936)

I. B. (Isaac Brinson) BARTON

I. B. Barton, 83 years of age, died at his home north of Macclenny Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis early Sunday morning. Mr. Barton had long been an active and leading citizen and farmer of this section; a man attending strictly to his own affairs and well liked by all who knew him.
He is survived by 5 sons, Martin and Lawton Barton of Macclenny;. Jim Barton, Jacksonville; Collins Barton Miami; Foster Barton, Olustee, two daughters, Misses Carrie and Mary Barton of Macclenny.
Burial service was conducted at Macedonia cemetery Tuesday -morning at 10. o'clock, the Rev. W. S. Crews officiating.
Col. W. B. Cone, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Morris and J. O. Geitgey attended the funeral of Dorsey Hill, son. of M. D. Hill, at 'Lake City Wednesday morning

(11 Apr 1852 – 26 May 1935)

TRUMAN BASCOM MILTON

Truman Bascom Milton, 21 years old, last Sunday, died 'in St. Vincent Hospital Ttiesdav night at10:00 o'clock after several weeks illness. Mr. Milton was taken to the hospital Friday, December 20th; and in spite of the best of medical care and attention, death resulted from a complication of kidney and other troubles.
The deceased was one of the most outstanding young men of the community, of exemplary character, quiet, courteous and obliging. He was a member of the Church of Christ and had graduated from the Macclenny High School last spring. Death is particularly sad when it comes to a young person with such good qualities and prospect s.
The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mattie Milton Thompson, three brothers, Morris and Arthur Jr., of this city and Charles of Miami, anti one sister Mabel of Macclenny.
Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, Rev. Ritchey of Jacksonville, officiating assisted by Rev. A. Walters of the Macclenny Baptist Church. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Hardage and Williams of Jacksonville.
Pall bearers were: active, James Robinson, Whildon Milton, Earl Knabb, Lawrence Hiers, Lloyd Finleyson, Horace Rhoden; honorary, P. L. Morris, Jr., Auzzie Dugger, Harold Robinson, Ray Dinkins, Wesley Prevatt, Morris Reynolds, Earl Cheney, Drew Walker.

29 Dec 1914 - 31 Dec 1935 Woodlawn cem, s/o Arthur W.)

AARON CANADY

St. George, Ga. Dec. 72--Aaron Canady, 70, retired St. George farmer, died at his home at a late hour today following a prolonged illness. Mr. Canady was born in Charlton County and resided here all of his life.
He is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Sarah Fish, Sanderson, Fla.; Mrs. Emma Stringer, Olustee Fla.; 'Mrs. Sippie Harris, Sanderson, Fla.: six sons. Canadar, Fletcher. Maine, Milledge, Alonzo and Ottis all of St. George; five sisters Mrs. Lillie Burnsed. Moniac; Mrs. D. J. Yarborough, Glen St. Mary; Mrs. Easter Ann Keck. Lake Worth, Mrs. Dorothy Thompson, St. George; Mrs. Pearl Powers. Macclenny.
Funeral services will be held at the Mt. Zion Cemetery Saturday, the Rev. W. R. Rhoden of Macclenny, officiating, under direction of the Seashole Funeral Parlors, Jacksonville.--Times-Union Friday.

(15 Aug 1867 – 27 Dec 1935 – buried North Prong cem)

SOL MI'KELL

Funeral services for Sol Mike11, were held at Swift Creek Cemetery Monday morning. Pall bearers were P. T. Rowan,. Frank Shepard, Claude Stokes, J. C. Yarborough, James Henderson and Herod Dopson
Mr. Mikell was killed is an auto Accident at Grand Crossing near Jacksonville Saturday night, and James Burned of Glen St. Mary, who was with him was seriously injured :and taken to a hospital.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Mikell, two daughters, --avan and.Evelyn Mikell; two sisters, Mrs. John Hurst and Mrs. 0. ?. Walker and four brothers, Bob, Mallie, Leonard and James Mikell. And his parents Mr: and Mrs. J. 0. Mikell.`

DEATH TAKES SENATOR T. J. KNABB SATURDAY

Former State Senator Thomas Jefferson Knabb, 54, died Saturday at 11:30 A. M. at his residence in Macclenny, following a stroke at 11:00 A.M. in the Citizens Bank where he was discussing a matter with Ode Rewis of Taylor. Senator Knabb expressed a desire to be taken to his home, which were his last words, where he expired in 20 minutes.
Senatoror Knabb was undoubtedly the most outstanding business and political figure in this section of the state. A native of Baker County where he received a limited education in the public schools, he ??ested a fortune from the natural rewsources of the section, by operating ??? of large naval stores plants, ??? raising, farming, merchandising and manufacturing of various ???. Senator Knabb was one of the shrewdest business executives in Florida, and won his success with hard work and unlimited energy. He will be missed in this section of Florida more than any other figure in our public life.
Senator Knabb served as State Senator from the 29th District in 1921, 1923, 1929, and 1931 sessions of the State Legislature.
Senator Knabb's funeral, conducted at the home in Macclenay by the Rev. A. Walters, pastor of the Macclenny Baptist Church, was the largest attended of any ever held in this entire section. Many of out of town friends were present and the floral tributes were the most beautiful and lavish the writer has ever seen. For more than an hour, his colored employees and friends all had a last look at his remains which were laid to rest in the family mausoleum in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Honorary pall bearers were A. ? Powers, P. L. Morris, W. W. ---d, L. W. Dykes, T; M..Dorman, ?. F. Buddington, J, .D. Dugger, Walter A. Dopson, W. M. Brown and L. L. Dugger. Active: B. J. Padgett, D. W. Finley, Joe Jones, ??, Frank Dowling, J. I. Walker, ?. G. Cox, J. A. Burnett and J. C. Yarborough.
Senator Knabb is survived by his widoe, Mrs. Leona Knabb, his father, James W. Knabb of Macclenny, five brothers, Lucius Knabb of Moniac, Ga., William Knabb and Albert L. Knabb. of Macclenny, George W. Knabb of Canton, N. C., and Paul K. Knabb of Raiford. sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hiers and Mrs. Charles L. Hodgea of Macclenny, and Mrs. Lizzie Chisholm of Jacksonville.

5 Nov 1881 - 12 Oct 1935 Woodlawn cem, s/o James W. Knabb)

Baker County Press 5 Mar 1937

DEATH CLAIMS C. F. BARBER WEDNESDAY

Hon. Charles F. Barber, 77 years of age, died at St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Wednesday night at ten o'clock, where he had been for several weeks under the best of medical care.
In Mr. Barber's death Baker County looses one of its leading and most promment Citizens. He had been in failing health for about ten years, and the end was not unexpected by his family and many friends.
The writer had the privilege of being intimately acquainted with Mr. Barber since 1905, when we first came to Baker County and secured his support and endorsement of the purchase of the Macclenny Standard. He was a loyal friend and ever, ready to lend his aid to any one in distress, and his many deeds and acts of kindness won for him friends by the hundreds all over this section of Florida.
As a political leader Mr. Barber showed exceptional ability. Serving the county and State in numerous capacities. He was a member of the legislature from Baker County for three terms and State Senator from the 29th District for two terms, both positions were filled by him with signal ability and distinction. Mr. Barber was also prominent in the business affairs of the county, and was at one time time one of the largest cattle owners in the State. He also established the Turkey. Creek Nurseries famous in this section of Florida for many years. Charley Barber was a man that, to know was to like and to esteem--a Christian and friend to humanity in whose heart flowed the real milk of human kindness. We-wish we had.-the ability to picture Mr. Barber's many good traits as they should be, but feel that all who knew him appreciated him and his friendship.
Mr. Barber was a native of Baker County and had spent his entire life here, being a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families in Florida. He is survived by three sons, J. E. Barber, Jacksonville, C. M. Barber and J. W. Barber, Macclenny, two daughtei:s, Mrs. F. F. Dorman, Jacksonville and Mrs. N. E: Andrews Lacoochce, and a number of grand .children and hundreds of friends who will pay tribute at the funeral services which will be held today, March 5th, at the First Baptist Church of Macclenny, of which lie was a charter member, At 2:30 P. M. the pastor, Rev. A. Walters, officiating. Interment will be in the family, lot in Woodlawn Cemetery, services being with Masonic honors.
Active pall bearers: T. M. Dorman; Walter A. Dopson, W. M. Brown, L. A. Barnes, W. A. Pierce and W. E. Sharp.
Honorary Pall Bearers: T. P. Taylor, F. B. Crews, A. D. Powers, John P. Sapp, Tate. Powell, k John Burnett, Sr., G. W. Burnsed, Asa Coleman, Sr., S. F. Bair, B. H. Fraser, Sr., J. Slater Smith

(4 Sep 1859 - 3 Nov 1937 Woodlawn cem, s/o James Edward Barber & Victoria Thompson)

Baker County Press 4 Jun 1937

TWO YOUNG MEN HELD IN A. M. (Alvin M.) FRANK'S DEATH

Jimmy Burnsed and Harold Walker Alleged To Have Caused Death Wound's at Frank's Home.

Sheriff S. R. Green is holding Jimmy Burnsed and Harold Walker, young Gleu St. Mary men, in the County jail, as the alleged assaulters of A. M. Franks at his home in Glen St. Mary on the night of May 23rd, at which time he is alleged to have received wounds from a beating that caused his death in a Jacksouville hospital Saturday night. At a Coromer’s inquest held before County Judge Frank Dowling Monday, behind closed doors, Burnsed and Walker were ordered held for the Grand Jury in October. The jury was composed of E. V. Turner foreman, H. L. Arnold, Emory Jones, Clarence Milton, John C. Crews and J. R. Rowe.
An autopsy performed Sunday by Dr. R. R. Killinger of Jacksontlle, disclosed that Mr. Franks had died from a ruptured kidney followed by pneumonia, a fractured nose, several scalp wounds amd body bruises, according to Dr. Killinger. The details concerning the difficulty Sunday nigh resulting in Frank's beating were not disclosed, if known
Mr. Franks is a native of Omaha Neb., and came here about 25 years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Harvey and.Mrs. Edith Elizabeth Harvey of Jacksonville, and a brother and sister living in California.
. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock; Monday morning at Woodlawn Cemetery, Rev. A. Walters, pastor of the Macclenny Baptist Church, officiating, Pall bearers were J. M. Hurst, Joe Hurst,- J.-O., Geitgey, J. E. Franklin, Claude and Ed Harvey.

(5 May 1891 - 29 May 1937)

Baker County Press 5 Mar 1937

DEATH CLAIMS VIRGIL D. WALKER YESTERDAY

Macclenny and its citizenry received a severe shock yesterday morning, 4th. when announcement of the sudden death of Virgil D. Walker, 37 years of age was announced about 7:30 o'clock, from his home.
Mr. Walker's death was caused from heart trouble from witch he had suffered severely for several years. When Mrs. Walker went to his room to announce breakfast he started to dress, and in a few minutes when he did not appear she found him across the bed breathing his last.
Apparently in good health Wednesday, Mr. Walker had gone to Star Lake in Alachua County, on a fishing trip with T. M. Dorma, O.H. Rewis, and was in his usual good humor on their return that night.
Mr. Walker was not only fortunate in making friends, but was equally successful business man as well as one of our most popular citizens. Accommodating, clever and sociable he had a large circle of friends in all walks of life and was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in want or need. He was a native of Baker County and had spent his entire life here among the people whom he loved and who loved him. Virgias he was familiarly known was an outstanding figure in our county’s business and social life and to know him was to like and admire his many good and manly qualities and his unswerving loyalty to his friends.
Mr Walker was not only fortunate in making friends, but was equally successful in his business ventures, which he always carried to a successful conclusion in a manner peculiarly his own. Mr. Walker’s friendship was an asset to any one, and we feel that he will be very greatly missed in our county in everyway.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Myrtice Taylor Walker three young sons and a young daughter, three brothers, J. T. Walker, Macclenny, O. K. Walker, Cuiler, and C. J. Walker, Hilliard, his mother, Mrs. Frank Blum, Trail Ridge, a half brother, B. W. Walker, Cuiler and a half sister, Mrs. Mattie Stevens, Wauchula.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Macclenny Church of God Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. J. M. Baldree and Rev. T. W. Godwin officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Seasholc Funeral home Jacksonville.
Pall bearers will be, active: R. G. Cox, Owen Crews, Jamie Milton, Richard Blair, Charlie Rowe, Clarence Milton.
Honorary: B. H. Dugger, W. B. Cone, T. M. Dorman, H. H. Howard, L. W. Dykes, Tate Powll, W. M. Brown, A. D. Powerss, J. D. Dugger, Frank Dowling, J. A. Burnett, T. H. Taylor.

(25 Jul 1899 - 4 Mar 1937)

BARBER-Mrs. Pearl (Inez) Barber, 52, of Macclenny, died in a local hospital Saturday following a brief illness. Mrs. Barber was a native of Duval County and had lived in Duval and Baker Counties all her life. She was a member of the Macclenny Baptist Church and leaves a host of friends who will learn with deep regret of her death. Surviving are her husband, Charles M. Barber, one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Barber Gill, Jacksonville, five sons, Charles E. Barber. Jacksonville. W. M., Cary and Joe Barber, Macclenny, and George F. Barber, U. S. Army. three sisters, Mrs. E. V. Turner and Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, Macclenny, Mrs. J. S. Thompson, Jacksonville, four brothers, 0. B., 0. K., C. A. and Fred Garrett, all of Jacksonville. The body was placed in care of the Seashole Funeral Parlors and complete arrangements will be announced later.

(6 Jan 1889 – 18 Jul 1942, Woodlawn cem, d/o G.W. Garrett & Elizabeth Simmons)

Ruby Register, accident victim

Ruby Davis Register, 82, died July 3 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Worthington Springs, Fla., she was a third generation Floridian and a long-time resident of Jacksonville. She was a member of First Coast Baptist Church. Ruby was preceded in death by husband Lonnie Register and grandson Ryan Murray.
Survivors include sons Ronnie (Carolyn) and Gary (Joanne) Register; daughter Pam Murray (Rudy); brothers Dennis, Ulys and Anglis Davis; seven grandchildren And four great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held July 6 at First Coast Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Dougherty officiating. Interment followed in South Prong Cemetery in Sanderson. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(d/o Bryant B. David – w/o Lonnie Register – 29 Aug 1916 – 3 Jul 1999)

STARKE - Ben Rowe, 89, died Tuesday. Survivors are 2 daughters, Mrs. Edith Biggs, Orlando, and Mrs. Ruth Baker, Jacksonville; 3 sons, C1aude, Lawtey, Vernon, Jacksonville, and C1yde, Gainesville; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

(John Benjamin 13 Feb 1879 – 10 Sep 1968 s/o David Hagin Rowe – h/o Hattie Ruth Williams)

Pearlie Raulerson, 90, dies Monday

Pearlie Lee (Garrett) Raulerson, 90, died April 5 in Jacksonville. She was born in Baker County and had lived most of her life in Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by husband Elver and son Lamar. Survivors include sons Ron (Mina) of Valrico, Wayne (Regina) and Lawrence (Nancy) of Jacksonville; daughter Jewell Gray (Berva) of Middleburg; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grand­children.
The funeral service will be held April 8, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Fraser Funeral Home with Elder David Crawford officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Baker County.
-Active pallbearers are Joe Raulerson, Martin Raulerson, Dan Raulerson, Gary Raulerson, Jimmy Gray and Keith Prouty. The family received friends on Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 pm at Fraser Funeral Home, Macclenny.

(d/o James Monroe Garrett, b. 1908, d. 5 Apr 1999)

JORDAN-Funeral services for. Oliver Wiley Jordan, 61, of Glen St. Mary, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Macclenny Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Leslie Thomas, pastor of the Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church, officiating. Pallbearers will be Everett Combs. Claude Harvey, Johnny Burnsed, Claude Rhoden, Bill Gibson and Estell Pierce. They are requested to meet at the church at 1:40 p.m. Interment will be in Manntown cemetery, Glen St. Mary. Mr. Jordan died Wednesday night in a Jacksonville hospital following a brief illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Baker County, a member of the Congregational Holiness Church and a carpenter. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Thelma Dugger Jordan of Glen St. Mary; his mother. Mrs. Maggie Jordan of Glen St. Mary; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Crews of Jacksonville and Mrs. Jeanette Crews of Gainesville; five sons, Oliver L. Jordan of Brooklyn, N.Y.. Dorsey Jordan, Shellie A. Jordan and Spencer O'Dell. Jordan, all of Glen St. Mary, and Robert Wesley Jordan of Jacksonville; one brother, Andrew Jordan of Wildwood and 11 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are• under the direction of John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny. NOTE : Florists have flowers in Macclenny by 11 a.m. Saturday.

(1903-1965)

JONES, -- J. Eldred Jones, of Macclenny, died Sunday. A native of Baker County, he was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church. Mr. Jones was administrator for the Northeast Florida State Hospital at Macclenny. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Kathryne Klein Jones; 2 daughters, Miss Stasi Jones and Miss Kathy Jo Jones, all of Macclenny. Recitation of the Rosary will be Tuesday evening 7:00 from the John M. Brinkley Funeral Home, Macclenny. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday afternoon 3:00 from St. Marys Catholic Church, with Fr. Anthony G. Sebra as celebrant, assisted by Fr. Patrick Foley of St. Edwards Catholic Church, Starke and Fr. Richard J. Bowles, St. Michaels Catholic Church, Pensacola. Interment will be Woodlawn Cemetery: John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

(Joseph Eldred 3 Oct 1926 – 12 Nov 1978)

HUTCHINS - Funeral Services for Tom M. Hutchins, 23, of 309 Christan St., Starke Fla., will be held Friday at 2 p.m in the Chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, 712 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, with Rev. Roman Alvarez officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Macclenny. Mr. Hutchins is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard B. Hutchins, of Starke; 8 sisters, Mrs. Eva Buivers, Mrs. Jo Ann Clay, and Miss Diane Hutchins, Jacksonville; Mrs. Lynda Goldsmith, of Glen St. Mary; Miss Janie May and Miss Wanda Hutchins, of Starke; Mrs. Sylvia Schmitt, of Clear Lake, Iowa; and Mrs. Joyce Schmitt, of Marble Rock, Iowa; 3 brothers, Larry Drew, and Wayne Hutchins, of Glen St. Mary; and John W. Hutchins, of Starke.

Inmate charged in stabbing case is: shot to death

12 Oct 1955 - 17 Oct 1978 s/o Leonard B.

By PERCY HAMILTON Times-Union Staff Writer

STARKE - A Florida State Prison inmate recently charged~ with stabbing another prisoner was shot to death late Tuesday night, apparently with a homemade zip gun.

Assistant Superintendent Richard Dugger said Tom Hutchins, 22, of Jacksonville; was rushed to the prison clinic where he was pronounced dead.

He had been shot once, apparently, with some sort of a zip gun, Dugger.said. Investigators had not found the weapon-Wednesday afternoon.

Dugger said Hutchins had been released from his cell to take a shower but apparently went to another section of the wing to visit other inmates. The incident occurred around 10 p.m.

Officers on duty heard an explosioia and investigated. Dugger said Hutchins ran a snort distance along a corridor before collapsing.

Hutchins had been charged with stabbing fellow inmate James A. Vann, 20, with a homemade knife on Oct. 9. The incident occurred in a corridor as Vann was being' returned from a court hearing inside the prison to his cell.` on, Q-Wing.

Vann recovered in Shands Teaching Hospital at' Gainesville and has been returned to the prison.

Dugger said investigators had not established a suspect nor had yet discovered a reason for the slaying of Hutchins.

Hutchins was given a 30-year sentence in 1974 for raping a young girl in Jacksonville.

THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS, Thursday, November 9, 1989 Page TEN

Clyde Thrift dies after long illness

Clyde Leroy Thrift, 77, of Macclenny died November 7 in Frank Wells Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Thrift was a native of Glen St. Mary and son of the late Daniel L. and Hanson Thomas Thrift. He had lived in Baker County all• of his life and was a self­employed carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Hettie Hodges Thrift; a son, George D. "Buddy" Thrift of Sanderson, daughter and son-in-law, Sara and Donald Mann of Sanderson; two grandchildren; and four great­grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held November 9 at 10 am in the Christian Fellowship Temple with Pastor Leslie Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Baker County. Active pallbearers will be: Bobby Thomas, George Sands, Ralph Sands, Clyde Sands, Cecil Sands and Maxie Sands. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, is in charge of arrangements.
(12 Apr 1912 - 7 Nov 1989)

The. Rev. Russ E. Thrift, 80, Glen St. Mary, died Sunday in the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital of Macclenny after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and had owned and operated Twin Bridges Grocery in Macclenny and Baldwin Home Appliance Co. in Baldwin for many years. He also served as pastor of Macedonia Independent Methodist Church for 23 years, where he was a member. The Rev. Thrift was a member of the Dawkins Masonic Lodge of Macclenny. Survivors include his wife, Annie; a son, Danny, Macclenny; a daughter, Sybil Myers, Glen St. Mary; a brother, Harry; Jacksonville; a sister, Effie Barnes, Macclenny; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the First United Methodist Church in Macclenny with Masonic Rites and burial at Macedonia Cemetery in Baker County. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny is in charge.
(3 Dec 1907 - 27 Dec 1987; son of Moses T. Thrift and Laura Hunter)

YARBOROUGH - Rosa I. Yarborough, 86, passed away November 5, 1990. Mrs. Yarborough was born in Baker County, Fl and resided in the Jacksonville area most of her life. She was a member of The Murray Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Lee Yarbrough and son Edwin L. Yarborough. She is survived by 1 son, Elma Yarbrough; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the HARDAGE - GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 729 South Edgewood Avenue with Rev . William A. Fisackerly III., officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (TODAY) at the Funeral Home and request that memorial contributions be made to The Murray Hill United Methodist Church.

(1905 – 5 Nov 1990 – d/o Burton Calvin Crews & Georgia Ann Bennett)

Florida Times Union April 18, 1979
KIRKLAND - Mr. George O'Neil Kirkland, 68, of Glen St. Mary, died Monday morning after a lengthy illness. He was a native and lifelong resident of Glen St. Mary and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Macclenny Ward, and for 14 years he served as the presiding Elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) in Baker County. He was one of 16 children of the late George C. and Nettie C. Kirkland. A native of Clinch County, Ga., he moved to Glen St. Mary in 1903. He was a retired farmer and had served 16 years as a member of the Board of County Commissioners for Baker County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Hodges Kirkland; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lorraine K. Davis, and Mrs. Karen Elaine (Kay) Hedge; 2 sons, Mr. Granvel S. Kirkland, and Mr. Ronnie O'Neil Kirkland, all of Glen St. Mary; a sister, Mrs. Wilma Hamilton, of Lakeland, Fla.; 2 brothers, Mr. Wilford W. Kirkland, of Logan, Utah, and Mr. Ray Kirkland, of Arco, Idaho; 2 foster children, Mrs. Linda Johns Wilkinson, and Bonnie Johns; 13 grand­children and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Kirkland will be held in the Chapel of the Macclenny Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Bishopric officiating. Casketbearers will be David Davis, Keith Davis, George Fledge, Emory Kirkland, Wilbur Kirkland, George Knabb, Al McGlashin, Jimmy Rowe, and Brent Whitney. Due to his many close personal friends honorary pallbearers for Mr. Kirkland will not be specifically named, however the family would be honored if each friend would consider himself so designated. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, north of Macclenny. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fraser Funeral Home, 712 S. 6th St., Macclenny.

(10 Feb 1911 – 16 Apr 1979)

Florida Times Union , June 13, 1978
LAURAMORE - John L. Lauramore, 92, died Sunday, after a brief illness. Born in Charlton County, Ga., in 1885, moved to Baker County, Fla. at an early age, and resided there until his death. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Lauramore. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Thrift Lauramore, of Macclenny; 3 sons, Delmer Lauramore, Jacksonville; Woodrow Lauramore, Glen St. Mary; and Carlton Lauramore, Macclenny; a daughter, Mrs. Carrie Norton, Jacksonville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services and interment will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church, Elder Everett Johns and Rev. Leslie Thomas officiating.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: Merrill Lauramore, Richard Norton, Jimmy Norton, Charles Lauramore, Marvin D. Lauramore, Johnny W. Lauramore; honorary pallbearers: Grady Thomas, Clarence Crews, Harley Burned, George Sands, Clyde Sands, Russie Thrift, Howard J. Stumph, William Rewis. Mr. Lauramore will rest at John M. Brinkley Funeral Home until Tuesday afternoon at which time he will be taken to the home of his son, Carlton Lauramore until funeral services Wednesday. Arrangements by John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.
11 Oct 1885 – 11 Jun 1978)

Funeral Thursday for Carlton Lauramore

Mr. James Carlton Lauramore, 58, of Macclenny died Monday, January 14, in Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, following a long illness.
Mr. Lauramore was a native of Macclenny. He was the son of the late John and Minnie Thrift Lauramore. He had lived most of his life in Baker County and was employed with Florida Power and Light Company for 18 years before becoming engaged in the automobile business. He was previously employed with Sands Motor Company in Macclenny, owned and operated Lauramore Motors and at the time of his death was employed with Nimnicht Chevrolet Company, Jacksonville,' Florida, as a salesman.
Mr. Lauramore was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #177 and a veteran of W.W. II, having served in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ellie E. Lauramore of Macclenny; one son, Mr. Merrill H. Lauramore of Macclenny; one daughter, Mrs. Karla K. Boy of Lilburn, Ga.; one brother, Mr. Woodrow Lauramore of Glen St. Mary; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Norton of Jacksonville; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Thursday, January 17, in the Mt. Zion New Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Wilford Lyons, pastor of the Glen St. Mary, Church of God, officiating. lnterment will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Active pallbearers are John Kennedy, Tommy Sigers, Chuck Keesey, Ivey Giddens, Russell Norman, Don Hemphill and Donald Keene. Honorary pallbearers are Clarence Crews, Marvin Sigers, Eldon Box, George Sands, Jr., Berry Rhoden, Theron Helms and Dick Darnell. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny is in charge of arrangements.

21 Nov 1925 – 14 Jan 1985)

Hugh Spencer Long, 81, funeral Sun.

Mr. Hugh Spencer Long, 81, Macclenny, died December 2 in the Fraser Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Long was a native of Chatsworth, Ga., son of the late John and Artie L. Winkler Long. He owned and operated Long's Machine Shop in Macclenny for over 35 years until his retirement in f962. He was a charter member of the Raiford Road Church of Christ in Macclenny.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene W. Long, Macclenny; three sons, Mr. Hugh Lee Long, Mt. Ranier, Maryland, Mr. William Spencer Long and Mr. David Eugene Long, both of Macclenny; six daughters, Mrs. Thelma Wilson, Wheaton, Maryland, Mrs. Lois Wyman, Beltsville, Maryland, Mrs. Edna Bladen, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Mrs. Freida Trotter, Jacksonville, Mrs. Alta Hinkle and Mrs. Carolyn Gainey, both of Macclenny; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Hopkins, Palmer, Nebraska; two brothers, Mr. J.L. Long, Chatsworth, Ga. and Mr. Robert Long, Orlando; 27 grandchildren and 12 great grand­children.
Funeral services were conducted at 4:00 pm December 5 in the Raiford Road Church of Christ, Macclenny, with Rev. David Griffis officiating. Assisting was Rev. D.L. Griffis. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

(10 Mar 1901 – 2 Dec 1982)

Jesse Mobley, former grocer

Jesse Daniel Mobley, 82, of Glen St. Mary died August 3 at the home of his daughter following an apparent heart attack. The Macclenny native and son of the late Andrew Jackson and Lucy Crews Mobley had resided in Salt Springs, Fla., for 30 years before moving to Glen in 1988. He was the owner and operator of Mobley Grocery in Salt Springs for ten years before his retirement in 1967. He was a member of Macedonia Independent Methodist Church, Baker County, and a member of the Marston Lodge No. 49 of Free and Accepted Masons, Ft. McCoy, Fla.
Survivors include four daughters, Bonnie Altman of Glen St, Mary, Verna Justice of Charleston, Rachel Ouellette of Silver Springs, and Paula Cooper of Cool Ridge, W. Va.; four sons, Gene of Macclenny, Jimmy of Tampa, Donald of Keystone Heights, and Dwight of Silver Springs; sister Annie Mae Thrift of Glen St. Mary; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held August 6 at 2 pm at Macclenny Church of God with Rev. Wilford Lyons officiating, assisted by Rev. George Chisholm. Interment with Masonic Rites were held in Macedonia Cemetery, Baker County. Active pallbearers were: Gerald Howard, Robert Stewart, Anthony Altman, David Mobley, Ray Holland and Kevin Mobley. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

(23 Sep 1907 – 3 Aug 1990)

Patricia Mobley Franklin dies at age 36

Mrs. Patricia Mobley Franklin, age 36, of 430 Cumberland Road, Madison, Tennessee, died Wednesday in an Ocala hospital. A native of Baker County, she had lived in Marion County for the past several months because of illness. She was a member of the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Oliver L. Franklin of Madison, Tenn.; 2 daughters, Mrs. Tammy Marsh of Tallahassee and Mrs. Terrie Holland of Madison, Tenn. 1 stepdaughter, Miss Judy Franklin of Madison, Tenn.; 3 sons, Wray Holland of Glen St. Mary, Jesse Padgett and Jerry Padgett, both of Jacksonville; 2 step sons, Wallace Franklin and James Franklin, both of Madison, Tenn.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Mobley of Salt Springs; 4 sisters, Mrs. Verna Justice of North Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Rachel Ouellette of Silver Springs, Mrs. Bonnie Altman of Glen St. Mary,, and Mrs. Paula Cooper of 'Nashville, Tenn.; 4 brothers, Eugene Mobley of Macclenny, Jimmy Mobley of Tampa, .Donald Ray Mobley of Keystone Heights, and Dwight Mobley of Salt Springs.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon 1 O'clock from the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church with the Rev. R.E. Thrift, Pastor Emeritus, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Richard Fish. Pallbearers were: Robert Stewart, Gerald Howard, Brian Altman, Jerry Howard, Merrill Howard, Anthony Altman, David Mobley, and Darrell Mobley. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery. John M. Brinkley, Mortician, was in charge of the arrangements.

(8 Apr 1944 – 11 Feb 1981)

MOBLEY - Mr. Luther L. (Leon) Mobley, 65, of Yulee, Florida, died Wednesday following a long illness. A native of Macclenny, Fla., he had lived in Yulee for the past 5 years. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of the Yulee Assembly of God Church. Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Dorothy L. Mobley; 2 daughters, Mrs. Nina Crews and Mrs. Garlon Webb; 1 son, Thomas B. Mobley; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Linda Dorsey and Mrs. Donna Wilson; 2 step­sons, Roger and Ray Crews; 2 brothers, Charlton and J.L. Mobley; 1 sister, Mrs. Leta Rhoden; ands 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Wayside Assembly of God, 10441 Highway #1, N., with Rev. Raymond Bowers and Rev. William Brock officiating. Interment will be at Macedonia Cemetery in Baker County. Arrangements by PEEPLES Funeral Home, 2220 Soutel, Dr., near Lem Turner Road.

(9 Nov 1916 - May 1982, s/o Lewis Walton Mobley & Nellie Ellen Thrift)

Pency Rhoden dies Thursday at 79

Mrs. Pency Crews Rhoden, age 79, of Macclenny died Thursday in a local hospital. A native of Nassau County, she had lived in Baker County most of her lifetime. She attended the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church and was the widow of the late Lacy D. Rhoden.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Inez Johnson of Jacksonville, Mrs. Beatrice Dugger of Crawfordville, and Mrs. Joyce Branum of Gurley, Ala.; four sons, Melvin F. Rhoden of Baldwin, Delmar L. Rhoden of Jacksonville, Cecil H. Rhoden of Macclenny, and Randall G: Rhoden of Macclenny; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Purvis of St. Augustine and Mrs. Rosa Yarborough of Jacksonville; also 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning 10 o'clock from the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church with Elder O.M. Yarbrough officiating. Pallbearers were Larry Johnson, Jimmie Dugger, Gary Rhoden, Bobbie Dugger, Ray Rhoden, and Garland Rhoden. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. John M. Brinkley, Mortician, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Pency Crews Rhoden, Macclenny, died Thursday. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Inez Johnson, Jacksonville, Mrs. Beatrice Dugger, Crawfordville, and Mrs. Joyce Brannum, Gurley, Ala.; four sons, Melvin, Baldwin, Delmar, Jacksonville, and Cecil and Randall, both of Macclenny; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Purvis, St. Augustine, and Mrs. Rosa Yarborough, Jacksonville; 27 grandchildren and 25 great­grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. John M. Brinkley Funeral Home is in charge.

(12 Jun 1900 - 8 Nov 1979, d/o Burton Calvin & Georgia Ann Crews)

Retired barber Lautice Dugger buried

Mr. Lautice R.(Robert) Dugger, age 74, of 459 North 5th Street, Macclenny, died September 7. He was a native and life long resident of Baker County and Macclenny, the son of the late Charles D. and Addie Rhoden Dugger. Mr. Dugger was a retired self-employed barber, having retired after forty years, and a member of the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 9 at 11:00 am in the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder James Land and Elder David Crawford officiating. Casket bearers were Alton Crawford, Jack Higgins, Frank Whellis, James Crawford, Kenneth Crawford, and Johnnie Burnett. Honorary pallbearers were all Elders of the Primitive Baptist Church in: attendance. Interment was in the family plot Oak Grove Cemetery, Macclenny.
Mr. Dugger is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Lee Crawford, with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 30, 1981; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Starling and Mrs. Bobbie Sue Rowe of Macclenny; six sisters, Mrs. Mallivene Wedincamp, Midway, Ga., Mrs. Ila Belle Rosenblatt, Tampa, Mrs. Loraine Silva, Jacksonville, Mrs. Retha Taylor, Gainesville, Mrs. Ruby June Matchett, Johnson, Fla. and Mrs. Doris Rae Poteat, of Gainesville; two brothers, .Mr. Guy Dugger and Mr. Daniel Dugger of Hawthorn four grandchildren.
Fraser Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(23 May 1908 - 7 Sep 1982)

RHODEN - Maxie R. Rhoden, 58, of Glen St., Mary, died Saturday. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Philippie Combs Rhoden, Glen St. Mary; 2 daughters, Mrs. Janice Crews and Mrs. Kathy Griffis, both of Glen St. Mary; 2 sons, Dwight R. Rhoden, Jacksonville, and Maxie J. Rhoden, Glen St. Mary; mother, Mrs. Pency C. Rhoden, Macclenny; 3 sisters, Mrs. Inez Johnson, Jacksonville; Mrs. Beatrice Dugger, Crawfordville; and Mrs. Joyce Branum, Gurley, Ala.; 4 brothers, Melvin F. Rhoden, Baldwin; Delma L, Rhoden, Jacksonville; Cecil H. Rhoden and Randall G. Rhoden, both of Macclenny; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon 2:00, from the Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church, north of Sanderson in Baker County, with Rev. John W. Yarbrough and Rev. Avery Mikell, officiating. Interment in Cedar Creek Cemetery

(30 Jun 1921 - 30 Dec 1978)

PURVIS - Mary M. (Hogan) Purvis, 84, mother of the late John Elvin (Jack) Hogan, died Thursday, December 17th after a long but peaceful illness. She was raised near Macclenny, and lived most of her life in Jacksonville, where she was employed for many years with May Cohens. Upon retirement she lived with her son's family in St. Augustine. She is survived by her grandsons, Kenneth Michael Hogan and John Wayne Hogan; and her sister, Rosa I. Crews Yarborough. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Giddens-Griffith Funeral Home, 729 S. Edgewood Ave., with Rev. Richard E. Gantz officiating. Burial will be in St. Augustine Memorial Park.

d/o Burton Calvin Crews & Georgia Ann Bennett. w/o John Hogan & Claude Purvis. 1903 - 17 Dec 1981)

Mr. Lauramore, former Supervisor

Johnny "Junior" Lauramore, 78, of Macclenny died November 9 at Lake City Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Lauramore was born in Glen St. Mary and lived in Macclenny before moving to Georgetown and back to Macclenny. Mr. Lauramore was a retired ordained minister with the New Congregational Methodist Church, Baker County Supervisor of Elections from 1968 to 1972, a member of the Christian Fellowship Church of Macclenny and an Army veteran of WW II.
He was predeceased by parents Richard and Emma Harvey Lauramore; his wife of 57 years, Lois Mosley Lauramore; daughters Bernice Thomas and Gloria Padgett. Survivors include daughters Linda Carter (John), Lavon Eddins and Pat Rhoden (Amos) of Macclenny and Georgia Lane of Orlando; sons Johnny Jack Lauramore of Fruitland, Jimmy Lauramore (Noram) of Glen St. Mary and Cliff Haines (Betty) of Atlanta, Ga.; sister Vernie Martin (Jerry) of Sanderson; 22 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
A service was held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 12 at his church with Revs. David and Timmy Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Turner Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

(1925-9 Nov 2003)

Dr. John Holt, 90, noted educator

Dr. John Gordon Holt, 90, Macclenny, died September 4 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dublin, Georgia, following a long illness.
Mr. Holt was a native of Loris, South Carolina and had made his home in Macclenny for many years. He was an educator, teacher and dean at numerous colleges and universities, namely Furman University, Thomas Edison College, Fort Myers, Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, Ga. and Dean of Thomas County Community College, Thomasville, Ga. until his retirement in 1967. He held degrees and was a professor of psychology and a doctorate in theology, having served as a missionary to the Arapaho Indians in the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming as a young man.
Mr. Holt was a member of the Dawkins Lodge #60, Free and Accepted Masons of Macclenny, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny .and a veteran of W.W.I., having served in the U.S. Marines.
Survivors include two sons, Mr. Isaac B. Holt of Pavo, Ga. and Dr. Robert L. Holt of Greenville, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Melba Moore of Greenville, N.C.; eight grandchildren and seven great­grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 am Friday, September 7 in the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny, with the Rev. Henry Cribb, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Joe Dobson, Luther Harrell, Edward Jasonek, T.J. Raulerson, John Barton and Weir Barton. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

(1894 - 4 Sep 1984)

Joann Pellum Fox, 35, Macclenny, died Friday in a plane crash near Athens, Ga. She was a native of Macclenny and a pharmacist assistant with Raynor Drug Store. She is survived by her husband, Edward S. Fox Jr.; a son, Charles Mitchell Pifer, Macclenny; a daughter, Wanda Lynette Pifer, Macclenny; three stepdaughters, Laura A. Fox, Mary C. Fox and Theresa M. Fox, all of Statesboro, Ga.; two stepsons, Michael R. Fox and Edward R. Fox, both of Statesboro, Ga.; her mother, Ida Pellum, Macclenny; four sisters, Aline Rhoden, Dotsy McPherson and Claudia Brooks, all of Macclenny, and Irene Greene, Jacksonville; and two brothers, Carl Pellum, Crystal River, and George Pellum Jr., Jacksonville. Services will be at 2pm today at Macclenny Church of God with burial in Macedonia Cemetery. John M. Brinkley Morticians is in charge.

(9 Sep 1946 - 4 Sep 1981)

Ransom M. Raynor, Harriette Raynor, Macclenny, died Friday in a plane crash near Athens, Ga. Raynor was a native of Benson, N.C., and had lived in Macclenny since 1966, where he owned and operated Raynor Drug Store, He was a graduate of Georgia Southern College and a member of East Hill Lodge 310 F&AM, Pensacola, Morocco Temple of the Shrine and the Scottish Rites Body. They were both active members of the University of Georgia Bulldog Club in Jacksonville and First United Methodist Church. They are survived by two daughters, Nancy Tart Killgore and Kimberly Layne Raynor, both of Valdosta; and a son, Bruce R. Raynor, San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Raynor, a native of Nashville, Ga., is survived by her mother, Abie Story, Nashville, Ga.; a brother, Jeffery, Stokes Story, Houston, Texas. Raynor's additional survivors include five sisters, Vira Neal, Liberty, N.C., Ollie Brett, Berlin, Md., Shug Dowdy and Vestal Aiken, both of Richmond, Va., and Edna Matthews, Coats, N.C., and a brother, Dallas, Richmond, Va. Services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at First United Methodist Church with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. John M. Brinkley Morticians is in charge.

(7 Jul 1930 - 4 Sep 1981 -- 8 Sep 1928 - 4 Sep 1981)

LAURAMORE Minnie T.(Thrift) Lauramore, 82, of 8239 Oregon St, widow of John L. Lauramore, died Wednesday after a long illness. The Baker County native made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Norton, for 5 years. In addition to Mrs. Norton, she is survived by 2 sons, Carlton Lauramore and Woodrow Lauramore, both from. Macclenny; 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church, Macclenny, with Rev. Eugene Guerra, Pastor of the West Park Street Church of God, of which she was a member, officiating. Assisted by Rev. Earl Luke, Pastor of Mount Zion New Congressional Methodist Church. The body will rest at the home of her son, Carlton Laurmore from 4:00 p.m. Thursday until 12:00 noon Friday, when it will placed in the church. Interment will be at Macedonia Cemetery. John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny.

(6 Oct 1899 – 31 Mar 1982 – d/o Rufus & Susan Thrift)

COMBS - Vera Cox Combs was born to Robert and Sarah (Hogan) Cox in Duval County on June 1, 1908. She attended schools in Baker County and made her home in Jacksonville since 1922. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and George Larsh of Jacksonville; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis E. (L.D.) and Pauline Cox of Macclenny; grandson, H.L. Larsh and wife, Cindy, of the U.S. Air Force; 1 great granddaughter, Dawn Elizabeth Larsh; a niece, Eula, and her husband, J.C. Peacock, Jr. and their 4 sons; many other nieces, nephews and friends. She was a lifelong member of Zion's Rest Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, 11 am in the Chapel of Giddens-Griffith Funeral Home, 729 So. Edgewood Ave, with Elder Herman W. Jordan officiating. Pallbearers will be members of the Zion's Rest Church. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8 pm Monday at the funeral home.

(m. 1st to Jesse Jefferson Crews 1902-1933)

Roxie Edna Chesser Renshaw Crawford, 95, of St. George, passed away October 29 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Charlton County. She was born on Chesser Island of the Okefenokee Swamp to Robert Allen and Elizabeth Altman Chesser. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. George.
She is survived by her 7 children, Ida Lents and Nina (Bob) Dillon of St. George, Flora Petty and Earl Renshaw of Jacksonville, FL, Donald (Martha) Renshaw of Hiawassee, GA, Arthur Renshaw of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Alva (Mary Jane) Renshaw of Franklin, N.C; a sister, Vannie Hickox of Folkston, GA; and a daughter-in-law, Bobby Renshaw of St. George. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren, 55 great great grandchildren and 5 great great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Roxie will be taken back to her residence in St. George at 10am Friday October 31 and will lie in state there until Saturday. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday November 1 at the First Baptist Church in St. George with Rev. Dave Maderis and Rev. Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, GA.

(2 Apr 1908 - 29 Oct 2003)

Published Jax T.U. Friday, August 15, 2003

Dick Stone, 81, Olustee native

Neil Edward “Dick” Stone, 81, died August 13 at his residence in Olustee. Mr. Stone was a native of Olustee, but had lived in Jacksonville Beach for 43 years. He was a decorated veteran of WW II, serving with the Army Air Corps as a tech sergeant and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Medal of Honor. (NOT listed http://www.army.mil/cmh/moh.html) He had worked as a supervisor for Western Electric Company, Lucent Technology and Bell South. Memberships included American Legion Post 129 and the VFW in Jacksonville Beach. He was an avid hunter and belonged to the Cracker Boy Hunt Club and the Macclenny Hunt Club for many years, the NRA and the Loyal Order of the Moose club.
Mr. Stone was predeceased by parents Ralph Edward Stone and Cora Bell Lanier Stone and brother Ralph E. Stone. Survivors include ex-wife Ruby C. Stone; daughters Carol S. Capo of Jacksonville, K.ay-Lyn S. Turner of Starke, Cam Leeper (Charlie) of Ponte Vedra; sister Anne Lanier of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held August 16 in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny. Tommy Johns officiated with Calvin Campbell assisting. There were military honors by the US Air Force Honor Guard and an honors ceremony by the VFW. Interment was at Swift Creek Cemetery. Floral tributes will be accepted or you may make a donation in Neil's name to either the NRA or the American Wildlife Foundation.

Mrs. Yarborough funeral Thurs

Mrs. Bernice Knabb Brown Yarborough, 75, of Macclenny died Tuesday, September at Mariner Healthcare in Macclenny following a long illness.
Mrs. Yarborough was born in Raiford and resided in Macclenny most of her life. She was the daughter of the late William and Ida Mae Wiggins Knabb, and the widow of both Charles Jack Brown and David M. Yarborough.
Mrs. Yarborough was employed as a secretary and owned and operated her family timber business for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny, and a former member of the Macclenny Garden Club and the Macclenny Business and Professional Women's Club. Mrs. Yarborough was a benefactor of the Children's Home Society in Jacksonville.
Survivors include sons Joe A. (Terry) Thornton, Evie Wombles, Michael (Ann) Yarborough, Lynn (Tami) Yarborough, Glen (Teresa) Yarborough, Odis "Donny" Yarborough and wife Mendy; daughters Darlene (Sherman) Harris, Elaine (Stanley) McDonald and Denise (Michael) Eiserman; also 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral service for Mrs. Yarborough will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 11 at her church with Bishop George W. Knabb and Rev. Dr. Edsel Bone, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, and` visitation fom 7:00-9:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10. Guerry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

19 Sep 1927 – 9 Sep 2003)

Mattie Green buried here

Mattie Green, 78, died September 30. She was a native of Arcadia, Fla. and resided in Macclenny.
She was predeceased by husband William. Survivors include Robert Joey Green (Naoko) of Haleiwa, Hawaii and Norman Green (Kay) of Macclenny; daughter Mattie Christina Davis (Larry) of Macclenny; sisters Susie Blount of Arcadia, Mary Harley of Lake Placid, Alberta Brown of Ft. Myers and Cleota Simmons; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held October 4 at the Fraser Funeral Home chapel in Macclenny with Rev. Robert Worten officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.

(1925 – 30 Sep 2003)

BARNES - Mrs. Effie Mae Thrift Barnes, 85, of Macclenny, died at her residence Saturday morning. She was a life resident of Baker County and Macclenny, a member of Macclenny First United Methodist Church and Leona Knabb Chapter 212 O.E.S., Macclenny. Surviving are 1 daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Randolph Chisholm; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Elmer L. and Hazel Barnes and Elgin J. and Dorothy Barnes all of Macclenny; 1 brother, Harry Thrift of Jacksonville; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in Macclenny First United Methodist Church at 2 pm. Tuesday with Reverends Henry Cribb, Bill McCloud and James Moore, officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday evening. Arrangements by Fraser Funeral Home, Macclenny.

(d/o Moses T. Thrift & Laura Hunter. 3 Feb 1903 – 19 Mar 1988)

Local funeral director Brinkley dead at 67

John M. Brinkley, 67, for three decades the owner of a funeral home here that bore his name, died in his sleep Sunday morning after a lengthy bout with cancer. He was buried in Jacksonville's Evergreen Cemetery Wednesday following a service at First Baptist Church in Macclenny. (See .obituary, page six.)
Brinkley was a Savannah native but lived in Florida most of his life, mostly in the Macclenny­Jacksonville areas. He moved to Jacksonville as a young man and worked at the former Key-McCabe. Funeral Home for a decade until 1949, when he started his own business here. At the time, Baker County was without a funeral home. In 1958 Brinkley opened the attractive colonial style building on US 90 east he occupied until his death. For a short period, he also owned a funeral home in Jacksonville's Riverside section.
A Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of both state and national funeral directors associations, the Masons, Shriners and other organizations. He is survived by wife June, daughter Mrs. Thomas Baldauff of Deland and son John Mark, Jr.

Funeral Wednesday for John M. Brinkley

John M. Brinkley, 67, a funeral director in the Baker County area for over 30 years, died in Macclenny Sunday morning. A native of Savannah, Mr. Brinkley had lived In Florida most of his life. He moved to Jacksonville from Tampa in 1939 and for ten years was associated with the former Key McCabe Funeral Home in Jacksonville. In 1949, he started a funeral home business in Baker County.
Mr. Brinkley was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Florida Funeral Directors Association, a member and past Worthy Patron of the Leona Knabb #212 OES; past Worshipful Master of Dawkins Lodge #60 F&AM; honorary Life Member of the Sanderson Lodge #122; a member of the Baker County Shrine Club, Scottish Rite Bodies and Morocco Temple. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and served In the Phillipines during World War II, and was a member of VFW Post 9717.
He Is survived by his wife, Mrs. June T. Brinkley; son John Mark Brinkley, Jr.; daughter, Mrs. Thomas R. Baidauff of Deland; and sister Mrs. Elise Beasley.of Statesboro, Ga.
Funeral services were held Wednesday from the First Baptist Church of Macclenny at 11:00 a.m., with the Revs. O.E. Boals, Allen R. Carter, C. Earl Cooper and Father Michael Kelly officiating.
Pallbearers were: Joey Dobson, Maines Finley, E. Ed Yarbrough, Raymond Phillips, Berry Rhoden, Joe Newmans, Gary Fraser and Herbert Tanner. Entombment was in the family room, Garden Cloister of Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family gratefully declines flowers, and instead requests memorials to the building fund at First Baptist Church in Macclenny.
Arrangements at Mr. Brinkley's Funeral Home were under the direction of licensed funeral directors Doyle M. Archer of Lake Butler, J.B. Daniels of Live Oak, John H. Heard of Fernandina Beach and Edgar Johnson of Palatka.

Veteran investigator A.T. Roberson dies

A funeral with full police honors is set for Friday for A.T. (Archie) Roberson of Macclenny, a thirty-plus year veteran of local law enforcement who died Tuesday morning at his home on the St. Marys River after a long battle with cancer.
The funeral service will be that morning at 11:00 at the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Roberson was a native of Hart Haven, Florida and lived in Baker County most of his life. His law enforcement career began with the former Macclenny police department in the late 1960s. He was a deputy and investigator during the 20 year tenure of Sheriff Joe Newmans, and the past seven years was employed as a court bailiff by Sheriff Joey Dobson.

Lizzie K. Chisholm buried December 6

Mrs. Lizzie (Mae) Knabb Chisholm, 81, Macclenny, widow of the late James Stanley Chisholm, died December 2 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville, following a brief illness. Mrs. Chisholm was a native of Baker County and had resided here her entire life. She was the daughter of the late James Washington and Mirah Brown Knabb. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny.
Survivors Include one daughter, Mrs. Undine Johns, Melbourne, Fla.; three sons, Mr. James Malcolm.Chisholm, Napa, Cal., Mr. Randolph Chisholm and Mr. Al Chisholm, both of Macclenny; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 pm December 5 in the First Baptist Church of Macclenny with Dr. Allen Carter, pastor, officiating. Assisting was Rev. William McLoud, pastor of the First United Methodist Church and Rev. O.E. Boales, pastor of the Jones Road Baptist Church. Interment was in North Prong Cemetery. Brinkley-Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

(29 May 1901 - 2 Dec 1982)

Judge B.R. Burnsed funeral set for today

From Times-Union Staff
GLEN ST. MARY - Funeral services for former Baker County Judge B.R. Burnsed, who died Friday, will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church.
Elder David Crawford will officiate and burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. John M. Brinkley Funeral Home is in charge.
The 87-year-old Burnsed died at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville after a short illness.
A native of Charlton County, Georgia, Burnsed had lived in Baker County for more than 50 years. He retired in 1976 as county judge after 24 years on the bench.
Burnsed previously served eight years in the Legislature, where he was speaker pro tem of the House in 1949. He also held the post of Baker County attorney for 35 years.
A veteran of World War 1, Burnsed served in Europe.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Mattox Burnsed of Glen St. Mary; a son, Robert A. Burnsed of Glen St. Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Guy of St. Marys, Ga.; two brothers, J.D. Burnsed of Glen St. Mary and A.D. Burnsed -of Fort Meade; eight grandchildren and three great­grandchildren.

BURNSED - Judge B. R. (Bob) [Belone Robert] Burnsed, 87, of Glen St. Mars, died Friday. A native of Charlton County, Georgia, he had lived in Baker County for the past 50 years. He was a member of the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church He was State Representative for 8 years and Speaker Pro Tem of the House in 1949. He served as County­Attorney for 35 years and served as County Judge of Baker County for 24 years prior to his retirement. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Myrtle Burnsed; 1 son Robert A. Burnsed of Glen St. Mary; 1 daughter Mrs. Joyce Guy of St. Mary's, Georgia; 2 brothers, J. D. Burnsed of Glen St. Mary and A. D. Burnsed of Ft. Meade; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday 3PM from the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David Crawford officiating. The following pallbearers are nephews Dewey Burnsed, Allen Burnsed, Hugh Burnsed, David Burnsed, Franklin Burnsed, Danny Burnsed, Tim Burnsed and Franklin Roddenberry. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery. Arrangements by John M. Brinkley,­Mortician.

(27 May 1893 – 28 Nov 1980)

Mrs. Dorothy L. Mobley, 72, died Wed., July 30, 2003 at a local hospital
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Mon., Aug. 4, 2003 from the North Jax. Chapel of PEEPLES FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 2220 Soutel Dr. near Lem Turner Road. Burial to follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Baker County, FL.
Her family will be receiving friends from 3 to 5 PM on Sun., Aug. 3, 2003 at the funeral home. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonvile.com MOBLEY

Mrs. Dorothy Ellison (Dot) Mobley, 72, died Wed., July 30, 2003 at a local hospital. Mrs. Mobley was born in Charlton County, GA and had lived in the Jax. & Yulee areas for most of her life. She attended the Holiness church & enjoyed gardening and yard work.
Survivors include her 4 children: Donna (Eddie) Wilson, Lynda (Michael) Fraser, Roger (Nancy) Crews & Ray Crews; 2 sisters: Jean (Kenneth) Clowers & Sarah Wainright Rewis; special friends, Jim Solomon & Ann Bowen, 6 grandchildren;1 great grandchild & a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Mon., Aug. 4,2003 from the North Jax. Chapel of PEEPLES FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 2220 Soutel Dr. near Lem Turner Rd., with Rev. Raymond Bowers & Rev. Gary Waddell, officiating. Burial to follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Baker County, FL. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 PM on Sunday (TODAY) at the funeral home.
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2nd w/o Luther Leon Mobley

Mr. Wilbur Mobley, 74, life long resident of Macclenny, Florida, passed from this life to be with the Lord in glory on Monday, June 16, 2003. He was born February 16, 1929, along with his twin brother Willie "Bill" Mobley. Their mother, Pearl Thomas Mobley, passed away of pneumonia three weeks later. Their father, Jesse Lee Mobley, and grandparents Walton and Nellie Thrift Mobley raised them until their dad remarried Lilly Crews Mobley, when Wilbur and Bill were five years old. Half brother Emory Mobley (wife Cecil) was born of this union.
Wilbur is a graduate of Jones Business College. He served in the army during the Korean Conflict, at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, training troops in operating and maintenance of tanks. Following his service time he worked as parts manager for an auto service company in Jacksonville, Fl. He later became Chief Deputy in Baker County under Sheriffs Ed Yarbrough and Paul Thrift. They worked diligently in routing out moonshine in Baker County. He also worked as a guard in the State of Florida prison system, and eventually became Stores Manager at Northeast State Hospital, before retiring on medical disability.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Emma Jean Morgan Mobley. He is survived by his second wife, Faye Altwater Bowman Mobley, son, Warren Mobley, stepdaughter, Vicki Bowman, and stepson Brian C. Bowman (Vickie Linn), 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Wilbur was a life long member of Macedonia Independent Methodist Church and a board member of Macedonia Cemetery Association.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by GUERRY FUNERAL-HOME, Macclenny, Florida. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2003, from 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at 11 a.m., in the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church, Officiating will be Pastor John Yarbrough. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. If you so desire, donations can be made to the Hospice Foundation. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com.

Earl Crews, 76, was cattle farmer

Earl Crews, 76, of Glen St. Mary died July 4 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following an extended illness, Mr. Crews was a native of Macclenny and lived in Baker County most of his life. He retired as an inspector with the Department of Agriculture after 36 years of service, and raised cattle on his Sanderson farm. He served his country during WWII with the US Army.
He was predeceased liy parents Leighton and Zylphia Thrift Crews. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Minnie Crews of Glen St. Mary; daughter Carolyn Raulerson of Glen St. Mary; sons Dwight Crews (Nancy) and Jimmy Crews of Glen St. Mary; sisters Lettie Register of Glen St. Mary, Lydia Davis of Bryceville and Vera Eddy of Callahan; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A service for Mr. Crews was held Sunday, July 6 at First Baptist Church with Revs. Elmer Crews and Mark Wood officiating. Burial followed at Taylor Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclen­ny was in charge of arrangements.

Edna Rhoden dies at age 84

Edna Rhoden, 84, of Glen St. Mary died June 10 (2003). She had resided in Baker County all of her life. She was a homemaker and a member of Christian Fellowship Tem­ple of Macclenny. She was predeceased by parents John and Pencie Bryant Newmans, husband Archie L. Rhoden, sister Elizabeth Warren, brother Claude Newmans and grandson Jeffrey V Crews Sr. Survivors include daughter Pat Crews (Virgil) of Glen St. Mary; sisters Edith Nipper and Mabel Pittman of Jacksonville; brother Clyde Newmans of Glen St. Mary; grandchildren Patti L. Crews Mobley (David), Barney L. Crews Sr. and Tina Griffis (Mike); great grandchildren Jeffrey Virgil "Jay" Crews Jr. (Jamie), Barney Lewis "B.J." Crews Jr. Brion L. Crews, Natalie M. Crews, Garrett L. Mobley, Sara Griffis, Justin Griffis and Sarah B. Mobley; great grandson Jeffrey Jagger Crews. The service for Mrs. Rhoden was held June 13 at her church with Revs. David and Timmy Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

John Wiggins, WW II veteran John 0. Wiggins, 77, of Macclenny died June 2 (2003) at home following a long illness. He was a native of Sanderson, and resided in Macclenny the past 42 years. He worked as an aircraft mechanic at Aero Corp in Lake City for 17 years until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Macclenny, and a Marine Corps veteran of WW II.
Mr. Wiggins was predeceased by parents Earl J. and Erenestine Blachard Wiggins. Survivors are wife Betty Jean Wiggins of Macclenny; daughters Sharon Adams and Donna Messer of Glen St. Mary, Mona Walker of Brunswick, Ga. and Bonnie Hall of Macclenny; son Larry Wiggins of Glen St. Mary, brother E.J. Wiggins of Lake City; sister Mary Howard of Sanderson; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A graveside funeral service was held Thursday, June 5 at Macedonia Cemetery with Dr. Edsel Bone officiating. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

THRIFT - Mr. Alfred Thrift, 61, of St. George, Ga., died Monday. A native of Charlton County, Ga., he was a member of the First Baptist Church, of St. George; and Folkston Lodge 196, F & A. M., the Scottish Rite Bodies, Morocco Temple of the Shrine and the Baker County Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene Johns Thrift, St. George; sons, Felton Thrift, of St. George; and Frederick Thrift, of Lexington, Ky. 2 sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Rubye) Crews and Mrs. Earl (Ruth) Davis of Macclenny; and 4 grandchildren; Funeral services will be held at 3:30 P. M. Wednesday from the Glen St. Mary Church of God, Glen St. Mary, Fla., with the Rev. Gerald Harper officiating, assisted by the Rev. Wilford Lyons. Active pallbearers will be Earl Knabb, Berry Rhoden, Edward Hickox, Harold Stokes, Lacy Crews and Dr. Gary Dopson. Masonic rites will be conferred at the graveside in North Prong Cemetery, Baker County. Arrangements by John M. Brinkley, Mortiician, Macclenny.

(1916 - 12 Oct 1977 - s/o Aaron L. Thrift & Lula Burnsed)

Janey Young, former CNA

Janey Crews Young, 87, died May 8 (2003) at Mariner Healthcare Center in Macclenny following a long illness. Mrs. Young had resided in Macclenny all of her life. She was a certified nursing assistant at Frank Wells Nursing Home until retirement in 1978. She was a member of the Raiford Road Church in Macclenny.
Ms. Young was predeceased by parents Thomas and Winnie Thomas Caldwell and five brothers. Survivors include daughter Mary Lou Combs, (Daniel) of Macclenny; son Tommy Crews of Macclenny; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The service for Mrs. Young was held May 12 at her church with Rev. Eddie Griffis officiating. Burial was at Macedonia Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Julia Chesser dies at age 80

Julia Mae (Cobb-Mikell) Chesser, 80, of Glen St. Mary died July 24 (2003) at Mariner Healthcare Center following a long illness. Mrs. Chesser was a native of Olustee and made her home in Glen St. Mary since 1969. She was a member of Souls Harbor Church of God.
She was predeceased by parents Horatio B. and Ethel M. Denmark Cobb; first husband Paul H. Mikell; grandson Michael John Porterfield; great grandson Marcus Paten Sharman; daughter-in-law Sandra Sue Mikell. Survivors include husband William B. "Bill" Chesser of Glen St. Mary; daughters Paulette M. Shadd (John L.) of Lake Butler, Nancy M. Crews (Rev. Elmer) of Lake City and Jackie Canady (Marvin) of Macclenny; son Gene Eldred Mikell of Macclenny; sisters Reba Rae Pate and Violet June McCoy of Jacksonville; brother Lewis Cobb of Lawtey; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great=grandson.
A service for Mrs. Chesser was held July 27 at her church with Revs. James E. Scott and Wilford Lyons officiating. Burial followed in Swift Creek Cemetery in Union, County. Please make memorials to Souls Harbor Church of God, 10028 Stasi Road, Glen St. Mary, FL 32040. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

(26 Sep 1922 - 24 Jul 2003)

Casper Sapp

Mr. Casper Sapp; age 85, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2003, at his residence. He was a native and life long resident of Baker County: He was the son of the late Shehon and Lear Johns Sapp. Mr. Sapp was a Baptist by faith. His wife, Annie Ruth Sapp precedes him in death.
Survivors include his sons, Wayne (Lisa) Sapp and Larry Buddy (Faye) Sapp, all of Macclenny, Florida; daughters, VeraAnn (Leonard) Dinkins and Febbie Jean (Joe) Stafford, all of Macclenny, Florida; grandchildren, Matthew Sapp, Nicholas Howe, Terry Dinkins, Bobby Joe Stafford, Lisa Orberg, Derek Sapp, and Kris Ann Canaday; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, March 31,2003, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, with Reverend Thomas Anderson and Reverend John Orberg officiating. Interment followed in Sapp Cemetery, Raiford, Florida.
Active pallbearers were, Matthew Sapp, Derek Sapp, Bobby Joe Stafford, Terry Dinkins, Nick Rosamonda and Frank Canaday. Honorary bears were, AI Fraser, Gene Harvey, Trey Orberg, Tanner Orberg, Tyler Orberg, Aaron Dinkins, Andrew Dinkins, Ted Sublett, and Frank Gatlin. Arrangements by Fraser Funeral Home, Macclenny, Florida.

Ocie Harris, 83, nursery worker

Ocie Harris, 83, of Raiford died October 14 at Shands at Alachua General Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Harris had resided in Raiford all of his life. He worked for Ray's Nursery in Sanderson for over eight years and was also a self-employed farmer.
He was predeceased by parents Hardy and Linnie Harris. Survivors include niece Betty Cochran (Sidney) of Raiford; nephews Sammy Harris (Yvonne) of Macclenny, Henry Harris (Martha) of Sanderson, Jimmy Harris (Betty) of Gainesville, Johnny Harris Sr. (Robin), Ronnie Harris (Donna) and Doney Harris (Barbara) of Raiford.
The service was held October 17 at the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny with Rev. Oral Lyons officiating. Burial followed at South Prong Cemetery.

Service is held for Ms. Crigger

Peggy Lela Crigger, 94, died at her home in Tampa on Saturday, August 30. She was born in Baker County and moved to Tampa as a chi1d. She retired from Hav-A­Tampa Cigar Company, where she had rolled cigars. Ms. Crigger was a very active member of Florida Ave. Baptist Church, and enjoyed both having and going to yard sales with her friends.
She is survived by nephews Thomas A. and Douglas Ray Green, along with four great­nephews and nieces.
The funeral service for Ms. Crigger was held on Saturday, September 6 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Fraser Funeral Home in Macclenny with Rev. Donnie Williams officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service, and an earlier visitation was held in Tampa. Ms. Crigger was buried at South Prong Cemetery near Sanderson:

CREWS

Thomas Jefferson (Jeff) Crews age 75, died April 4, 2003.
He was a lifelong resident of Glen St. Mary, Florida. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances; brothers, Euless, Ander, Ardell, and Melvin; sisters, Emmy Corbitt and Nancy Sapp; parents Berry and Sarah Crawford Crews.
He is survived by two sons, David (Carolyn) Gatlin and Lamar (Mary) Crews of Macclenny, two daughters, Debra Gainey of Glen St. Mary and Marilyn (Kenneth) Turk of Macclenny, five grandchildren, Andrala Turk, Jeremy and Johnnie Carter, Dustin and-Daryl Gatlin and three Great- grandchildren all of Macclenny. He also leaves behind a multitude of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 7, 2003 at 10:30 am in the Chapel of F raser Funeral Home of Macclenny with Pastor Bobby Gene Crews officiating. Interment will follow in the South Prong Cemetery in Sanderson. Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny is in charge of all arrangements. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

(27 Apr 1927 - 4 Apr 2003)

Evelyn Harris dies May 25th (2003)

Evelyn Marie Hams, 72, of Raiford died May 25 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville following an extended illness. Mrs. Harris resided in Raiford all of her life. She worked as a laborer at Ray's Nursery in Sanderson for five years. Mrs. Harris was a member of Raiford Road Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by parents Frank and Lola Wilkerson Thomas and husband Woodrow Harris. Survivors include daughter Betty L. Cochran (Sidney) of Raiford; sons Sammy Harris (Yvonne) and Jimmy Harris (Betty) of Macclenny, Henry Harris (Martha) of Sanderson, Johnny Harris (Robin), Bonnie Harris (Donna) and Doney Harris (Barbara) of Raiford, half­sister Florence Wheeler of Atlanta, Ga.; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The service for Mrs. Harris was held May 28 at her church with Rev. Johnny Raulerson officiating. Burial followed in South Prong Cemetery. Guerry Funeral of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Rhona Parker dies at age 90

Rhona Lee Parker, 90, of Macclenny died August 9 (2003) at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Parker was a native of Lake Butler. She left home at the age of 17 to work in a uniform factory in Jacksonville until she moved to Macclenny in the 1970s, where she worked as a seamstress for Superior Cleaners. She also did sewing at her home. She became a resident of Wells Nursing Home in 2000.
She was predeceased by parents Irvin Archie and Janie Carter Waters; husband James W Parker; sisters Eunice Griggs, Ruth Causey; brothers Arivel Waters and Maurice Waters. Survivors include sisters Lois Herring of Marianna, Fla, Cecile Smith of Jacksonville and Mildred Salvemini of Clifton Forge, Va.
A service was held August 11 at First Church of the Nazarene in Macclenny with Revs. Martin Bass and James Farber officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

George Dugger, rites Sept. 24 (2003)

George Elmer Dugger, 62, of Sanderson died September 22 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Sanderson. He worked as a carpenter with Preston Haskell Construction Company for over 30 years until the time of his death. He was a member of Pine Top Hunting Club of Baker County.
Mr. Dugger was predeceased by parents Hillary and Elzie Harvey Dugger. Survivors include wife Sandra P. Dugger of Sanderson; daughters Vicki Milton (Timmy), Pennie Hodges (Timmy) and Jerrie Johnson (Clint) of Sanderson; son Ty Dugger (Angie) of Sanderson; sisters Mary Snow of Macclenny, Shirley Nettles of St. Mary's, Ga., Frances Phillips of Sanderson, Betty Yarbrough of Glen St. Mary and Inez Baisden of Lake City; brothers Melvin Dugger of Crawfordville, Fla., A.J. Dugger of Tallahassee and Windell Dugger of Sanderson; nine grandchildren.
A service was held at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 24 at the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Raulerson officiating and assisted by David Long. Burial will follow at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

JONES

Effie L. Jones, 90, died Thursday, April 4, 2002. She was a native of Macclenny, Fl. and had lived in Orange Park since 1970. She was a member of Blanding Blvd Baptist Church and is survived by 3 sons, Robert D. Jones, Middleburg, Norman D. Jones, Lake Butler, and Marshall Barry Jones, Griffin, Ga.; 2 daughters, Wanda Jacobs, Jacksonville and Elizabeth Rieder, Houston, Tx.; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 11:00 am. in the chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd. with Dr. David Stunk officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
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MOBLEY -- Jesse Leroy (Lee) Mobley, 78, of Macclenny, died Thursday in a Jacksonville hospital following a long illness. A native and life long resident of Baker Co. He was a member of the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lillie Crews Mobley; sons, Wi11ie Mobley, Wilbur Mob1ey and Emory Mobley; a sister, Mrs. Leta Rhoden; a brother, Charlton Mobley, all of Macclenny; 5 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Greg Mobley. The body will rest at residence from 4 P.M. Saturday until 1 P.M. Sunday, Funeral services ~Sunday at 3 P.M from Macedonia Independent Methodist Church with Rev. R.E. Thrift, Rev. Ray McKendree and Dr. Allen R. Carter officiating. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery. John M. Brinkley Funeral Home, Macclenny.

CHESSER

Frances Lorene Chesser, 84, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2003 in a Gainesville, FL hospital. She was born in Ariton, AL, spent the early years of her life in Lake City, FL, and her married years in Jacksonville, FL.
At the time of her death, she was residing for the past 7 years with her daughter and son-in-law, LaVonne and Michael Fuller in Melrose, FL, where she attended Trinity Baptist Church in Keystone Heights, FL and was a member of the "Ruth" Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie V. Chesser, son, Robert Chesser and grand daughter DeAnna Chesser, She is survived by her daughter, LaVonne Fuller and son, Edward Chesser; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in the chapel of TOWN & COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Blvd. Pastor James Peoples will officiate and interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to service time, 1-2 pm.

HARRIS

Mrs. Dollie Mae Harris, 86, of Maccenny, Florida, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at her home following and extended illness.
Mrs. Harris was a native of Lulu, Florida, and was the daughter of the late Samuel Gordon and Mamie Ivy Pearce. Mrs. Harris moved from Lulu, Florida at the age of sixteen to Moniac, Georgia in Charlton County, Georgia, she later moved to Baker County in 1942.
Mrs. Harris was a member of the Baxter Church of God and was a long time Sunday School Teacher where going to church was Mrs. Harris Life. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her husband James Lester Burned and her late husband, Hurbert Harris.
Survivors include One daughter, Lois Jean (Gean) and (Lonnie Jr) Canaday Moniac, Georgia, Two Sons, J.L. (Annie Ruth) Burnsed of Glen St. Mary, Florida and Robert (Toni) Burned of Macdenny, Florida, Three Step Children, Faye McCullum of Macclenny, Florida, Linda Pifer and Hubert Harris both of Glen St. Mary, Florida, One brother, NJ. Pearce of High Springs, Florida, One sister, Edith Godfrey of Lake City, Florida. One Brother-in- law, Salmon Burned, and one Sister-in-law, Jeanete Moody Lake City, Florida and Numerous nieces and Nephews and Eight Grandchildren and Fourteen Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandchild also survive.
Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, July 18, 2003 at 11:00 AM. at the Macclenny Church of God with the Rev. Wilford Lyons of Macclenny, Florida and the Rev. Eddie Anderson, Pastor of the Baxter Church of God officiating. Interment will be in the North Prong Cemetery in Baker County.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9.00 PM. Thursday, July 17, 2003 at the GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, of Macclenny, Florida in charge of all arrangements.
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Georgia

Farley L. Burnsed Sr., 84, St. George, Ga., died yesterday. He is survived by his wife, Weeta; two daughters, Beulah Moody and Dorothy Steimbach, both of. Jacksonville; a stepdaughter, Betty Byrd, Macclenny; four sons, Roy and Farley Jr., both of Macclenny, and Billy and Theodore, both of St. George, Ga.; two, stepsons, Harold C. Edenfield, Lake City, and John L. Edenfield, St. George, Ga.; a brother, Harley, St. George, Ga.; a sister, Nellie Bennett, Millwood, Ga.; and a half-sister,. Nova Canaday, Macclenny. Services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Glen Church of Christ, Glen St. Mary with burial in Canaday Cemetery near Moniac, Ga. John M. Brinkley, Mortician, Macclenny, is in charge.

(31 May 1896 - 22 Dec 1980)

William Holton dies at age 96

William Harvey Holton, 96, died on Wednesday, September 10 (2003) at the age of 96. He was born in Baxley, Ga. and lived in Baker County since 1960. He was predeceased by wife Corraine Ryals Holton.
Survivors include sons Marvin Holton of Glen St. Mary, William (Debbie) Holton of Macclenny and Harley (Debra) Holton of Sanderson; daughters Nancy Baker of Mobile, Ala., Minnie (Gerald) Starling of Glen, Barbara (Buddy) Cox of Taylor, Linda (Larry) Daniels of Macclenny, Rhonda (Eugene) Harvey of Glen, Mildred Holton and Gene Beeder of Wilmington, N.C.; sister Leona Orvin of Jacksonville; also 27 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held on Friday, September 12 at 11:00 am at the Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny with Revs. Leslie, David and Timmy Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Macedonia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Derek Daniels, John Wesley Holton, Emmette, Wayne and John Baker and Joey Thrift. Honorary were Earl Ryals, Hugh Poppell, Wilbur, Bobby and Clayton Ryals, Mitt Worthington, Gerald Starling, Timmy Barton and Billy Ray Cox. Fraser Funeral Home, Macclenny; was in charge of arrangements.

Adeline Marsh of Olustee dies

Adeline Johns Marsh, 85, of Olustee died September 23 (2003). She was a native of Baker County, where she lived most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Macclenny.
She was predeceased by parents Jessie and Sally Nettles Johns, sons Dean Oliver Johns and David E. Herosy. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Alvin; daughters Candi Dobson (Leslie) of Olustee and Jeanette Autry (Jack) of Williston, Fla.; brother John Johns of Macclenny; sister Mary Branson of Lake City; grandchildren Jason and Jesse Dobson; Tristen Herosy and Brittany Tucker and Shannon; four great grandchildren.
The funeral service for Mrs. Marsh is scheduled for September 25 at. 11:00 am at her church. Burial will follow at Olustee Cemetery. A visitation was held Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Fraser Funeral Home in Macclenny.

Mamie Crews

Mamie Anderson Crews; age 93, of Macclenny died Saturday, September 13 (2003) at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Crews was a. native of Moniac, Ga. and resided in Baxter and Baldwin before moving to Macclenny in 1985. She was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Sarah E. Ruis Anderson, and the wife of Morris A. Crews. She was employed as a sales agent for Avon Products, and sold life insurance for many years. Mrs. Crews was a member of the Macclenny Church of God.
Survivors include daughters Mary Lee Chessman, Mamie E. (Betty) Lyons and her husband Gene, Sarah L. (Sol) Burnsed, all of Glen St. Mary, Irma J. Anderson of Saluda, N.C.; 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; six great-step grandchildren, 18 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-step grandchild. Mrs. Crews was also predeceased by son Thomas J. Crews.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 16 at 2:00 pm at her church with Revs. Shannon Conner, E.A. Holbrooks and Clyde Anderson officiating. Interment was in Taylor Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

'Sid' Starling, Taylor native

Sidney "Sid" Starling, 82, of Macclenny died October 29 (2003) at Shands Hospital following a sudden illness. Mr. Starling was born in the Taylor community of Baker County and resided in Macclenny most of his life. He worked as a mechanic with Greyhound Bus Lines for 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Macclenny.
He was predeceased by parents John and Sarah Conner Starling. Survivors include wife Jessie Mae Starling of Macclenny; son Wayne Ray Starling of Lilburn, Ga.; grandson Gary Ray Starling of Norcrosse, Ga.
A service 'was held November 1 at his church with Rev. Dr. Edsel M. Bone officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclen­ny was in charge of arrangements.

Tommy Fraser, ex commissioner

Thomas J. "Tommy" Fraser, 76, of Sanderson died May 16 (2003). He was a life-long resident of Sanderson and the retired owner of Fraser Food Store of Sanderson.
Mr. Fraser was a Baker County Commissioner from 1972-76, a member of the Baker Count y School Board in the 1960s and a member of the Lake City. Community College board. He was also a onetime candidate for Baker County sheriff.
He was predeceased by parents Tom and Rosa Fraser. Survivors include wife Glenna; daughters Cindy Ott and Judy Long of Glen St. Mary; sons Jeff Fraser of Jacksonville and Al Fraser of Glen St. Mary; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren; step-daughters Tanya Dupree and Tammy Martin of Macclenny; and six step grandchildren.
The service for Mr. Fraser was held May 18 at Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny with Revs. David Thomas, Timmy Thomas and Aubrey McCormick officiating. Burial followed at Manntown Cemetery in Glen St. Mary. Pallbearers were Al Fraser, Jeff Fraser, Tate Fraser, Alton Fraser, Cade Fraser, Eathan Fraser, Brandon Long and Wesley Crawford. Honorary pallbearers were A.J. Maxwell, Gerald Dopson, Leon Sweat, Dr. Leif Gaskins, Buck Mann, Rev. James Scott, T.J. Raulerson, Tommy Raulerson, Rev. James Butler, Benny Fish, Rev. Jim Cox, Heywood Giddens, Angus Combs and C.Y. Combs. Fraser Funeral Home in Macclenny was in charge of arrangements,

'Rannie' Taylor, was mail carrier

Maranda Elizabeth "Rannie" Taylor, 79, of Baldwin died February 6 (2003) at St. Vincent's Medical Center. She was a native of Baker County and lived in Baldwin most of her life. Mrs. Taylor was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. She was retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Baldwin for 44 years and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 171 of Baldwin.
She was predeceased by parents Lewis and Bessie Rowe Fraser, husband Theo, and brother Charles Fraser. Survivors include sons Clyde Taylor and Greg Taylor of Baldwin; daughters Patricia Bierce (Robert) of Baldwin and Elizabeth Taylor (fiance Matthew Roberts) of Boca Raton; brother Carl Brantley Fraser of Macclenny; sisters Lois Holt of Middleburg, Fay Fiser of Macclenny, Sara Sizemore of Glen St. Mary, and Marion Raulerson of Hiawassee, Ga.; and grandson Joseph Whitelock III.
The service for Mrs. Taylor was held February 10 at her church with Revs. Chris Drum and Ray McKendree officiating. Interment was at Manntown Cemetery in Glen St. Mary. Active pallbearers were Ernie Crawford, Michael Fiser, Conny Fiser, Guy Taylor Jr., Berry Raulerson and Danny Taylor. Honorary pallbearer was James Bell. Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

THRIFT

Mr. Earl William Thrift, age 92, of Glen St. Mary, Fla. died 5/26/03
. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 P.M Thursday, May 29, in the Taylor Church, Taylor Fla. Interment will be in Taylor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 l'.M. Wednesday, May 28, at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME U.S. 90 East, Macclenny, Fla. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

(4 Apr 1911 - 26 May 2003, s/o Joseph Owen & Caroline - h/o Doris Cleo Combs)

Mrs. Price, 80, Manning naïve

Lucille Richardson Price, 80, of Birmingham, Ala., died April 28 at the Brookwood Hospital, Birmingham following an extended illness. Mrs. Richardson was born in the Manning community of Baker County, and had lived in Miami before moving to Birmingham 25 years ago. She was a homemaker and was a devoted member of the BALL Fellowship Group of the Metropolitan Church of God in Birmingham.
She was predeceased by parents Virgil A. and Mattie A. Crews Richardson and husband Travis C. Price. Survivors include daughters Barbara Gibbs Rivers of Birmingham and Nancy Price Shackelford of Clewiston, Fla.; sisters Lily Mae Hanselman of Lawtey, Mary Lee Harrell of Ft. Lauderdale, Martha Lou Teague of Fair Oaks; six granddaughters, 11 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.
The service will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 3 at Taylor Church with Revs. Raymond F. Culpepper, Mark Woods and Manny Rivera officiating. Burial will follow at the Taylor Church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Beadle Rice, NEFSH retiree

Beadie D. Rice, 84, of Glen St. Mary died May 13 (2003) at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville following an extended illness. Mrs. Rice was a native of Sanderson. Before her retirement, Mrs. Rice was employed at NEFSH in the laundry department.
She was predeceased by parents Daniel and Maude Harvey Dorman, first husband Roy Kyle Harvey of Sanderson, second husband George M. Rice of West Virginia and son Willis "Joe" Harvey. Survivors include sons Milladge Harvey of Springhill, Fla., Teddy Roy Harvey of Greer, S.C. and Johnny Harvey of Sanderson; daughters Clarine Harvey and Ophelia Harding of Sanderson, Donna Wargo of Jacksonville; sister Audrey Corbett of Sanderson; dear friend Steve Harris of Glen St. Mary; 27 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
The service for Mrs. Rice was held May 16 at Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny with Rev. David Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

LYONS

Mr. J.C. Lyons, Jr., age 73, of Glen St. Mary, Florida died Saturday, March 15, 2003, after and extended illness. Mr. Lyons is a native and lifelong resident of Baker County, Florida. He retired from Southern Resin & Chemical Company after 40 years, and was the former owner of the Glen Cash Store in Glen St. Mary, He served unopposed for 20 years as a school board member of the Baker County School Board.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary, where he served as a deacon and treasurer for over 40 years. Mr. Lyons was a co- founder of the Baker County Little League, a recipient of the ‘Service to Mankind Award" from the Sertoma Club, and a member of the Macclenny Lions Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He is the son of the late Judge James C. Lyons, Sr., (Jim) and Nealie Rhoden Lyons. He is predeceased by his brothers: Leslie Lyons, Kenneth Lyons, and Emil Lyons.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Eleanor Starling Lyons of Glen St. Mary, Fl., two sons: Greg Lyons and his wife, Mary; and Clay Lyons, and his wife, Patty. Three daughters: Gail Griffis and her husband, Dean, of Macclenny; Robin Mobley and her husband, Mike; and Marcelle Richardson and her husband, David, both of Glen St. Mary, Fl. Sisters: Jewell Lewis and Irene Yarborough of Glen St. Mary. He had fifteen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2003 at 3:00 P.M. in First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary, Fl. with Rev. Tim Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery Baker County, Fl. The family will receive friends from 6-9 P.M. Monday in First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary, Fl. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society and the Gideons International. SUWANNEE FUNERAL HOME/ V. TODD FERRIERA LFD. are serving the Lyons family. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonvillecom

Bud Rhoden, 68, funeral June 26th

Everett "Bud" Rhoden, 68, of Sanderson died June 23 (2003). He was a native and life long resident of Baker County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary and a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a self-employed Amoco Oil Company distributor for 25 years and a cattle farmer most of his life. In the late 1950s he played semi-pro baseball for the Macclenny Blue Socks. He was an avid deer hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed coaching little league baseball.
He was predeceased by parents Claude Victor and Mamie Maude Williams Rhoden. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Gayle Chancey Rhoden of Sanderson; sons Travis Claudell Rhoden (Phyllis) and Glenn E. Rhoden (Cindy) of Sanderson; daughter Penny R. Thomas (Ronny) of Glen St: Mary; brother Travis C. Rhoden (Eloise) of Glen St. Mary; sisters Ginger Townsend of Jacksonville and Jean Toney (Jack) of Glen St. Mary; grandchildren Travis Chandler Rhoden (Brandy), Cristy Rhoden, Justin Thomas, Amanda Rhoden, Desiree Griffis (Brian), Christopher Rhoden and Maggie Rhoden; great grandson Rylan Griffis.
Visitation for Mr. Rhoden will be June 26 from 6-9 pm at his church. The funeral service will be Friday, June 27 at 11:00 am at his church with Revs. Tim Patterson and Ray McKendree officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Baker County Educational Foundation in memory of Mr. Rhoden, 392 South Blvd. East, Macclenny, FL 32063.
-V: Todd-Ferreira, LFD-was in charge of arrangements.

Claude Allen dies February 6 (2003)

Claude S. Allen, 76, of Macclenny died February. at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Allen was a native of Calhoun County, Fla., lived in Lamount, Fla., and moved to Macclenny in 1946. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny. He served with the First United Men's Club, and as a youth leader for many years and was also an usher. Mr. Allen was employed with the John Deere Tractor company in Jacksonville. He was involved with the Allen Timber Company in Macclenny. He was a member of the Lions Club, Elks Club and a Mason in Dawkins Lodge #60.
He was predeceased by parents Claude Clifford and Stella Graham Allen of Ga.; his wife of 48 years, Helen M. Allen; brother C.C. Allen; and sister Ollie B. Weinelt. Survivors include son C. Cliff Allen of Macclenny; daughter Susan A. Norman (Mark) of Macclenny; brother William E. "Billy" (Marla) of Olympia, Wash.; sister Dorothy Jean A. Bacon (Freeman) of Jesup, Ga.; grandchildren Debra Christmas (Gary), Tony L. and Terry E. Norman, Christopher B. Allen and Cassie C. Martin of Macclenny.

The service was held February 10 at his church with Revs. Roger Pickering and John Hay officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.
Donations are requested to the Florida United Methodist Children's Home, 51 Main Street, Enterprise, FL 32725.
Mr. Allen admired two special people in his life, a special child Judy W. Harvey of Macclenny and special friend Faye Bennett of Sanderson.

Funeral Tuesday for Mrytle Burnsed

Mrs. Myrtle Mattox Burnsed, 78, of Glen St. Mary, died Sunday night at her residence. She was a native of Chariton County, Georgia, but had lived in Baker County most of her life, where she taught school for many years. She was the widow of the late Baker County Judge B.R. Burnsed and a member of the First United Methodist Church, Macclenny.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Joyce) Guy, St. Marys, Ga.; a son, Robert (Bobby) Austin Burnsed, Glen St. Mary; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Stokes, St. George, Ga., and Mrs. Jimmie Bullard, Fayetteville, N.C.; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church, Macclenny, with Rev. William S. McLoud, pastor, officiating. Pallbearers were nephews: Frank Burnsed, Allen Burnsed, Danny Burnsed, Hugh Burnsed, David Burnsed, Dewey Burnsed, Frank Rodenberry and Troy Jones. Interment was in the family plot in Macedonia Cemetery.
John M. Brinkley, Mortician, was in charge of arrangements.

(14 Dec 1903 - 24 Jan 1982 - d/o J.J. Mattox & Ovie Grooms)

County native Hersey buried at Macedonia

Mrs. Maude Futch Hersey of High Springs died Tuesday in a Gainesville hospital. She was born in Baker County on May 23, 1900, the daughter of the late James and Florence Sapp Futch. She had lived in High Springs for the past 50 years and was the widow of Jake A. Hersey.
She is survived by two sons, George F. Hersey, Jacksonville and High Springs and Jake Hersey, Jr., of Palatka; a sister, Mrs. Mary A. Green, Macclenny; two step-daughters, Miss Pearl Hersey, Waycross, Ga., and Mrs. Magaline Hodges, Marianna, Fla.; a nephew, Kyle Hunter, Macclenny.
Funeral services were held Friday at 3:00 p.m. from the Macedonia Independent Methodist Church with Rev. Leslie Thomas officiating. Active pallbearers were: Tommy Hunter, J.C. Davis, Willie Frank Wilker­son, Jeffery Davis, E.L. Yarbrough, and Eldred Bivins. Honorary were Joe Dobson, T.J. Raulerson, Paul T. Thrift, Willard Thrift, Earl Thrift and John J. Barton. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery.
John M. Brinkley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(23 May 1900 - 2 Mar 1982 -- d/o James Futch & Florence Sapp)

Gladys Walker, owned NEFT

Gladys R. Walker, 79, of Macclenny died April 14 (2003) at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Walker's career in telecommunications began when she married S.D. Roberts, then president and owner of Northeast Florida Telephone Company. After working by his side for a period of time, Mrs. Walker assumed the role of secretary treasurer, then went on to become vice-president. Mrs. Walker assumed ownership of the company and served as president until her retirement in 1998. Mrs. Walker was inducted in the Florida Telephone Hall of Fame in 2002.
During her tenure, Mrs. Walker established companies for updated long distance, Internet, paging and telecommunications equipment to meet the growing needs of Baker County. She believed the phone company worked "for the people" and instilled that belief in her employees. She also was a supporter of both businesses and individuals in the county, and established the NET Employees Service Club that raises thousands of dollars annually to needy families and causes in the area.
Mrs. Walker was born in Taylor and resided in Macclenny. She was a member of the Macclenny Church of God. She was prede­ceased by her first husband, S.D. Roberts, parents Leon and Marvin Taylor Dinkins. Survivors include husband A.L. "Bo" Walker of Macclenny; daughter Linda S. Combs (Ray) of Glen St. Mary; sons Fred Paul Conner (Grace) of Glen St. Mary and Leon "Toppy" Conner (Elaine) of Macclenny; sister Blanche Long of Macclenny and Lucille Conner of Taylor; brother Nathanial and Robert Dinkins of Glen St. Mary; seven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; step-children Larry Walker of Denver, N.C., Lawrence Walker, Dan Walker and John Walker of Macclenny, Deborah Bryson of Perry.
The viewing will be held Wednesday, April 16, at 3:00 pm at her church. The service for Mrs. Walker will be held April 17 at 2:00 pm at her church with Revs. Shannon Conner and Jimmy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

GRIFFIS

Joseph (Pat) Griffis, 94, of Glen St. Mary, passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2003. He was born in Raiford, and had lived most of his life in Baker County. Mr. Griffis was retired from the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. He was the son of the late, Joseph and Sara Jane Griffis.
His granddaughter, Debbie, precedes him in death. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary; son, Glen (Norma) Griffis of Glen St. Mary; daughter, Diane Griffis of Glen St. Mary; grandchildren, Joey Griffis and Meredith Shannon; great grandson, Hunter Shannon; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 7, at 11 AM in the First Congregational Methodist Church of Macclenny, with Rev. Neal Griffis and Rev. Eddie Griffis officiating. Interment will follow in South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson. The visitation will be held on Thursday (today) from 6PM until 9PM at Fraser Funeral Home, 712 S. 6th St., Macclenny.

Fairley Rhoden funeral June 28

Fairley Harvey Rhoden died June 25 (2003). She was born January 6, 1925 in Sanderson and lived in Baker County all of her life. Mrs. Rhoden graduated from Macclenny High School in 1943. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary and worked for General Motors Parts Division for 40 years.
She was predeceased by parents Clete and Emily Davis Harvey, brothers Lucious Harvey (Eunice) and L.E. Harvey (Ted) and sister Lillie Brannan (Holland.) Survivors include brothers and sisters J.C. Harvey (Pat), Alan Harvey (Beth), Lillia Prevatt (Charles), Allene Griffis (Alonzo) and Mazie Prevatt (John).
A service for Mrs. Rhoden was held June 28 at her church with Revs. Tim Patterson and, Johnny Raulerson officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers were Maurice Prevatt, Vernon Prevatt, Grover Brannan, Sonny Register, Jimmy Griffis, Larry Harvey, Duncan Harvey and Kevin Lauramore. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Avery, Macclenny native

Margaret L. Rhoden Avery, 76, died September 17 (2002) in Metter, Ga. A native of Macclenny, she lived in north Florida most of her life before moving to Georgia five years ago to be close to her sons.
She was preceded in death by parents Elder Otis and Lamar Rhoden; sister Geneva Rhoden; and grandfather William Rhoden, who was a Baker County judge for 17 years. Survivors include daughter Bernadette Cannon of Houston, Tex; sons David Avery and Jim Avery .(Mary) of Cobbtown, Ga.; step-daughters Carolyn Fowler of Inverness and Glenda Wells of Springfield; step­sons Terry Brock of Cullman, Ala., Bobby Brock of Springfield and Roger Brock of Ga.; grandchildren James and Darryl Cannon of Houston, Tex., Chris Avery of High Springs, Josh and Ashley Avery of Salem, Mo.; great-grandchildren James Avery of High Springs and Kaylee Avery of Salem, Mo.
The service was September 20 in the chapel of Fraser Funeral Home, Macclenny, officiated by Rev. James Scott. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Baker County. Pallbearers were Richard Shaara, Tim Edgar,' Fred Rhoden, William Rhoden, Billy Rhoden and Ronnie7 Rhoden.

Tommy Mattox, USPS employee

Tommy Franklin Mattox, Jr., 39, of Macclenny died January 30 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Mattox resided most of his life in Macclenny and for the past 14 years, worked as a supervisor with SPBS Distribution in the International Annex for the US Post Office. He was a graduate of Baker County High School in 1982, and attended Henderson State University. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Pineview Golf Club Mr. Mattox attended the Taylor Church.
He was predeceased by grandparents Troy and Emma Mattox; and grandmother Juanita R. Gainey. Survivors include mother Jeanine L. Harvey of Macclenny; father Tommy F. Mattox, Sr., of Sanderson; sisters Linda Harvey Gibson of Glen St. Mary and Kimberly J. Edwards of Lancaster, Cal.; nephew Jacob Gibson of Glen St. Mary; grandfather J.C. Harvey of Sanderson.
The funeral service was held February 2 at the Christian Fellowship Temple with Rev. Mark Woods officiating, assisted by Rev. Timmy Thomas and Elder David Crawford. Burial followed at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

JOHNS

Mrs. Margie Johns 61, died Friday February 14,2003. She was a life long resident of Jacksonville. A member of North Jacksonville Church of God 1-95 North at Edgewood Ave. where Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday February 18, 2003 with Pastor Rob Taylor officiating.
She retired after more than 30 years service with J.C. Penny's. Preceded in death by her 1st husband; Willie Crawford in 1960, son Conley Crawford in 1980, and 2nd husband Johnnie Johns, in 2002.
Survivors include her son & daughter in-law Joel and Patricia Crawford, sister Nellie (J.C.) Clawson, 4 grandchildren, Danielle, Chad, Hunter, and Brooke Crawford, several sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at 3 PM. at North Prong Cemetery in Baker County. The family will receive friends Monday (today) from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at PEEPLES FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES 2220 Soutel Dr. near Lem Turner Rd.

Elzy Sigers killed in plane crash

Mr. EIzy M. Sigers, 61, resident of Macclenny, died Thursday, March 8 from injuries received in an airplane crash north of Macclenny.
Mr. Sigers was a native of Baker County, and had lived in Macclenny all of his life. He was a poultry farmer and independent grower for Carglll, Inc.and assistant pastor of Mt. Zion New Congregational Methodist Church in Baker County.
Mr. Sigers was a member of the Mt. Zion New Congregational Methodist Church, a member of the Baker County Farm Bureau and a veteran of W.W. II, serving in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.Mavis Sigers of Macclenny; three daughters, Mrs. Beverly Ann Hall, Mrs. Marsha Keene, and Mrs.Wanda Gail Norman, all of Macclenny; two brothers, Mr. Ralph C. Sigers and Mr. Marvin J. Sigers, both of Macclenny; one sister,Mrs. Nancy Braddock of Jacksonville; seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm Saturday, March 10, in the Mt. Zion New Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Earl Luke, pastor, officiating. He was assisted by the Rev Leslie Thomas, pastor of the Christian Fellowship Temple. Active pallbearers were David Rewis, Ronald Sweat, Keith Thrift, Chuck Keesey, Theron Helms and V.H. Keene. Honorary pallbearers were Hayward Giddens, Willard Thrift, Carlton Lauramore, Clarence Crews and Harold Gunter. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery. BrinkleyGuerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

(26 Aug 1922 - 8 Mar 1984)

Willard Raulerson, WWII Veteran

Willard Raulerson of Macclenny died December 30 (2002) at St. Vincent's Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Baxter and had lived most of his life in Jacksonville until he retired in 1989 and moved to Macclenny.
Mr. Raulerson retired from the City of Jacksonville Sanitation Department in 1971 and also retired from Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home in Jacksonville. He was a member of the City of Jacksonville Retired Employees Association. Mr. Raulerson had served in the Army during WW II in Eastern Europe. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny.
He was predeceased by parents Wade D. and Viola Yarbrough Raulerson. Survivors include his wife of 4 years, Roylenehis; daughters Karen Raulerson, Cheryl Grant and Everyn L. Colman; grandson Jason DeChanie; great grandchildren Destiny and Michael Jason DeChanie; sisters Louise Schlichter, Frances Kinghorn and Cherry Kizer; brothers David, Billy, and Wade Raulerson; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The service was held at his church on January 2 with Rev. Edsel Bone officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church of Macclenny. Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home of Jacksonville was in charge of arrangements.

(7 Aur 1924 - 30 Dec 2002)

Daisy Thomas dies at age 95

Daisy Thomas, 95, of Macclenny died April 27 (2003) at St. Vincent's Medical Center following an extended illness. Miss Thomas had resided in Macclenny all of her life. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith.
She was predeceased by parents Allen and Lue Scully Thomas. Survivors include sister Edna Thrift of Macclenny; nephews Gene and Charles Waters of Macclenny, John Waters of Lake City, J.D. Waters of Fernandina Beach and Rudy Waters of Glen St. Mary.
The service for Miss Thomas was held April 30 at the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny, With Rev. Leslie Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

James Harris rites January 2

James Stanley Harris, 78, of Macclenny died December 30 (2002) at St. Vincent's Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Harris was a native of Moniac and had lived in Macclenny most of his life. He was the former owner of Harris Watch and Repair Service of Macclenny, and worked as a mechanic with Fruit Growers Express in Baldwin for 17 years until his retirement. He was a member of Souls Harbor Church of God in Glen St. Mary.
He was predeceased by parents Staple and Carrie Thrift Harris and wife Thelma E. Harris Survivors include daughters Barbara A. Norman (Terry), Carolyn D. Maley (Roy) of Macclenny, and Wanda Prescott (George) of Baxter; son James Martin Harris (Darlene) of Houston, Tex.; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The service for Mr. Harris was held at his church on January 2 with Rev. James Scott officiating. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home in Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Eunice Burnett, former teacher

Eunice Dobson Burnett died February 16 (2003). She had been a resident of St. Catherine Laboure Manor in Jacksonville for the past seven years. She was born September 9, 1907 in Lake Butler and was a long time resident of Sanderson and Jacksonville. She was a very active member of Macclenny ward of the Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, slowed only in her latter years by her failing health.
She earned her bachelor of arts degree in education from the University of Florida while working as a teacher and raising her family on a farm south of Sanderson. She began teaching in a one room school house in Taylor at the age of 16. During her 38 year career she taught at the Sanderson school as well as Grand Park Biltmore elementary schools in Duval County. She took great pride in her sewing, gardening, canning and flowerbeds.
She was predeceased by parents George and Daisy Dotson, husband Jeff, sons George Wilbur and John Paul Burnett. Survivors include son Earl O. Burnett (Paula) of Macclenny; daughters Marjorie Fish (George) of Ogden, Utah and Marian Adams (Laurie) of Jacksonville; daughter-in-1aw Karen Burnett of Jacksonville; grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and five great great grand children.
The service was held at her church on February 20 with Bishop Ron Vonk officiating; grandsons served as pallbearers. Burial was at Cedar Creek Cemetery Sanderson. Fraser Funeral Ho of Macclenny was in charge arrangements. family will be held from 6:00-8:00 P .M. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direc­tion of the GATEWAY MEMORI­AL FUNERAL HOME, 768 West Duval Street, Lake City. (386) 752­1954. Please sign the guestbook at www.gatewayfuneralhome.com.

FISH

Dorothy Mildred Avant Fish, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, 5/24/03. A native of Hacoda, Alabama she had lived in Jacksonville since 1942. She was a member of Jones Road Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting and gardening
.
Mrs. Fish is survived by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth Rex Fish, Sr., her sons, Rex and Dale Fish, her daughters, Dorothy Armstrong, Brenda Hunter, Debbi Holder, Kay Guediri and Bonnie Bailey, one sister, Ruby Whaley and her brother Royce Avant, 18 grandchildren an d 7 great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 5/28/03 at 10:00 A.M. at Jones Road Baptist Church, interment will follow in North Prong Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday (Today) 5/27/03 from 6.00 until &00 PM. at FRASER FUNERAL HOME, 8168 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville. (904-781-4314)

Irene Griffis, 67, dies February 10 (2003)

Irene Mann Griffis, 67, died February 10. She was a native of Baker County and longtime resident of Jacksonville, where she was a member of Holly Ford Baptist Church and O.E.S. Southside Chapter #28.
She was predeceased by sisters Nina Hare and Opal Thomas; brothers Lee, A.J. and Kenneth Mann. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Monroe T. Griffis; son Rev. Terry Griffis (Shelley); sisters Corean Crews, Louise Alma Wodell, Thelma Coblentz and Willa Mae Mattie; grandson Terry "T.J." Lee Griffis Jr.
The service was held at her church on February 15 with Rev. Terry Griffis officiating. Interment followed at Swift Creek Cemetery. George H. Hewell and Son Northside Funeral Home, Jacksonville was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Morocco Temple Children's Hospital, PO Box 16039, Jacksonville, FL 32245.

Clara McDuffie dies at age 80

Clara Nadine Jones McDuffie, 80, of Macclenny died January 30. She had resided in Baker County all of her life. She was employed as a clerk with the Macclenny Post Office for 25 years until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a champion for children, the elderly and for animals.
She was predeceased by parents John J. and Annie Bryan Jones and husband Ira Elmer McDuffie, Jr. Survivors include daughter Marcia Fern Bevis (Gerald) of Jacksonville; son Ira E. McDuffie, III (Frances) of Macclenny; grandchildren Jerry Bevis, Bryan A. McDuffie, Richard Vincent McDuffie, Misti McDuffie Lageman, Windi McDuffie and Tara McDuffie; great grandchildren Trevor Bevis, Morgan McDuffie, Maci McDuffie, Matthew McDuffie and Dylan Lageman.
The service for Mrs. McDuffie was held February 2 at her church with a eulogy by Mr. Gene McCorvey and assisted by Rev. John Hay. Interment followed in South Prong Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please mare memorials to the Children's Home Society or to the Jacksonville Humane Society. Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

W. Owen Taylor funeral held on Friday

Mr. William Owen Taylor, 75, of Taylor died Wednesday in a Jacksonville hospital. The Baker County native was a member of the Taylor New Congregational Methodist Church and was retired from Continental Can Company.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Laverne Davis, Callahan; three sons, Gene Taylor and Larry Taylor, both of Glen St. Mary, George Taylor of Sanderson; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Mikelle, of Ocala and Mrs. Edith Richardson, Sanderson; three brothers, LeRoy Taylor, St. George, Ga., Milton Taylor and Frank Taylor, both of Sanderson; two step-daughters, Mrs. Arlene Lairsey, Columbus, Ga., and Mrs. Louise Willard, Waycross, Ga.; a step-son, Buddy Mashburn, Fernandina Beach; ,seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at 11:00 a.m. from the Taylor New Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Woods and Rev. Coy Taylor officiating. Active pallbearers were Ronnie E. Taylor, Robbie Taylor, Rickie Taylor, Ronnie Taylor, Rodney Taylor and R.L. Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Thrift, Clarence Crews, Frank Ed Brantley, William Henry Crawford, Clarence Taylor, Basil Brown, Clyde Johns and Lacy Combs. Interment was in Taylor Cemetery.
jonri M. Brinkley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

(10 Aug 1906 - 3 Mar 1982)

PREVATT

Mrs. Lelia Beatrice Prevatt, age 97, of Glen St. Mary, FL died Tuesday, July 31 (2007), in the W. Frank Wells Nursing Home, Macclenny, FL following an extended illness. She was born near Sanderson, FL and lived in Jacksonville, FL, but live most of her life in Glen St. Mary, FL. She was a homemaker and member of the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Prevatt, one son, Ray Prevatt, stepson, Leon Prevatt, grandson, Donnie Moran, sisters, Fairley Rhoden and Lillie Brannen, brothers, Lucious Harvey, L. E. Harvey and Alan Harvey, stepchildren, Arthur and Sheila Prevatt. Mrs. Prevatt is survived by her two daughters, Fay (Jerry) Moran of Macclenny, FL and Mary Loy Caruthers of Gainesville, FL, one brother, J. C. Harvey of Glen St. Mary, FL, two sisters, Mazie Prevatt of Glen St. Mary, FL and Alene Griffis of Sanderson, FL, her daughterinlaw, Joy Prevatt of Glen St. Mary, FL, 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 4 step great grandchildren and 3 step great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A.M. Saturday, August 4, in the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David Crawford, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny, FL. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M. Friday, August 3, at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, U.S. 90 East, Macclenny. FL.

(22 Jul 1910 - 31 Jul 2007 - d/o Grover Cleveland Harvey & Emily Davis)

Iris Mae Williams

Mrs. Iris Mae Williams, age 85, of Macclenny, Florida died Thursday, July 26 (2007), at her residence following a long illness. She was born in Taylor, Florida and lived in Baker County all of her life. She was the daughter of the late James Benjamin "Foy" Fish and Sarah Ann Canady Fish and the widow of the late Vernon Edgar Williams. She worked as a teachers aid with the school at Northeast Florida State Hospital until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Macclenny, Florida.
She is survived by two daughters, Anelia Ann (Robert) Cambell of Branenton, Florida and Llana Jean (Billy) Thomas of Macclenny, Florida; one brother, William "Billy" Fish of Anthony, Florida; five sisters, Lyma Raulerson of Macclenny, Florida, Cherrie Pearson of White House, Florida, Ellen L. Elender of Leabnon, Indiana, Joyce Thrift of St. George, Georgia and Typhnes Midkiff of Blue Ridge, Georgia; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also surive.

James Oliver Rowe

James Oliver Rowe, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of Friday July 27, 2007 after a valiant fight with cancer. The 77-year-old Baker County native was born on December 27, 1929 on the large sprawling farm of his late parents, John W. Rowe and Minnie Belle (Kirkland) Rowe.
He graduated from Macclenny-Glen High School as Class Valedictorian in 1948 and remained a devoted friend to his classmates all of his life. He served in the United States Navy from 1948-1952 and was stationed in Bremerton, Washington on the USS Indiana. Upon his discharge as as Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class, he returned to Baker County and in 1954 married Bobbie Sue Dugger, daughter of the late Lautice and Sara Lee Crawford Dugger.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbie Sue, children Patricia Rowe Bennett of Macclenny, and Julie Rowe Lee of Albany, GA and three grandchildren, Justin and Brooklyn Bennett and Chelsea Lee. Jimmie retired from Gulf Life Insurance Company in 1987. During his lifetime Jimmie enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing the harmonica for and with his friends, ballroom dancing with his wife Bobbie Sue, golfing with friends and camping and traveling with his family. He was an ardent local history enthusiast. At the time of his death, he was engaged in constructing a map of downtown Macclenny in the early 1900s, meticulously making note of the growth and development changes through the years. He was an avid supporter of Heritage Park Village and a few weeks before his death became the first performer, with his wife, on the newly constructed Pickin Parlor state before a crowd of life-time friends. Jimmie enjoyed the many patrons at the Council on aging and often entertained them by playing his harmonica during lunch time. He was an expert electrician and freely shared his talent by helping friends and neighbors anywhere from building a new home or business to repairing their broken lamps.
In addition to his immediate family, Jimmie is also survived by his brother Cecil B. Rowe of Nashville, TN; sisters: Marjorie Sharp of Daytona Beach, FL and Lucille Klingensmith of Jacksonville, FL; and a multitude of friends.
Funeral Services for Mr. Rowe were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ferreira Chapel with Pastor Sam Kitching officiating. During the service Mr. Rowe was exemplified as an exceptional man of high morals and integrity, a trusted friend and passionately devoted to his family. Internment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery south of Macclenny. Active pallbearers were Buck Braddock, Billy Harvey, Junior Smith, Donald Rhoden, Mike Yarbrough and Claudell Walker. Honorary pallbearers were T.J. Forbes, Tom Stallings, Richard ‘Dickie’ Davis, Ray Odom, Harold Finley, Bo Walker, Chuck Prachar, Billy Rowe, Dr. Gary Dopson, Dr. Jose Ramon Jimenez, Scott Walker, David Foley, Bill Baker and Dub Sands.
Memorials in Mr. Rowe’s honor may be made to the Baker County Council on Aging Building Fund at 101 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, Florida 32063.
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Rowe were under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES 250 N. Lowder St., Macclenny, FL.

GRIFFIS

Geneva Starling Griffis, 78, died on Tuesday February 27, 1996 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville. She was a native and life long resident of Baker County. She was a member of the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church. She is the daughter of the late John and Louise Starling. Survivors include her husband of sixty-four years Freddie Griffis; daughter, Marjorie Murray of Macclenny; son, Gerald of Jacksonville; sisters, Eva Fowler of Plant City and Lettie Starling of Macclenny; brother, Sid Starling of Macclenny; daughters-in-law, Jo Ann, Joice, and Annette Grids; grandchildren, Gary, John Jr., Kirk, Monty, Frederick Griffis, Walter Murray, Freddie Lewis and Frankie Dudley; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday .March 2, at 11 AM, in the Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church, with Elders David Crawford, Mark Nunley and- Jessie Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Macclenny. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 9 PM and Friday from 9 AM until 9 PM at Fraser Funeral Home, 712 S. 6th St., Macclenny, FL.

Phillip Mobley

STARKE - Phillip Edward Mobley, 61, of Starke died Saturday, July 19, 2003. at Shands at Alachua General Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born in Altha, Mr. Mobley was a longtime resident of Starke. He worked as an insurance agent for American General, a courier with Pony Express and served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of Starke.
Mr. Mobley is survived by: his wife Charlotte. Gill Mobley of Starke; four daughters, Phylis Cauthen of Ocala, Linda 'Kersey of Keystone Heights, Leslie Thorn of Belleview and Julie Gibson of Jacksonville; three sons, Hans Mobley of Ocala. Ronald Clement and Paul Clement. both of Starke; his mother and step­father Mandy Irene and William Chapman of Starke; two brothers, Edward Mobley of Hampton and Fulton Mobley of Tampa; seven sisters, JoAnn Dotson of Michigan, Janice Norton, Lucille Raulerson and Ernestine Underhill, all of Starke, Eunice Caldwell of Macclenny, Grady Downey of Greenville, S.C., Jewell Johnson of Keystone Heights; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Mobley were July 23, 2003 in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel in Starke with the Rev. Fred Clem conducting the services with interment in Macedonia Cemetery in Macclenny.

(son of Wilbur Lacy Mobley & Irene Parham – 17 Sep 1941 – 19 Jul 2003)

Van Reynolds, Moniac native

Van Reynolds, 78, of Jacksonville died November 20 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Reynolds was a native of Moniac, Ga. but had lived in .Jacksonville since 1945. He was an aircraft mechanic at Jacksonville Naval Air Station for 31 years until his retirement in 1975. He was a US Marine veteran of WW 11.
Mr. Reynolds was predeceased by parents Daniel W. and Elizabeth Dowling Reynolds. Survivors include wife Catherine Ilightower Reynolds of Jacksonville; son Jeffrey Dan Reynolds of Middleburg; step-son Clarence A. Danicls of Murfreesboro,Tenn.: granddaughtcr Wendy Reynolds of Jacksonville.
Funeral services were held November 23 in the chapel of Guerry Funeral Home with Rev. Winson Butler, pastor of the Dinsmore Baptist ('hutch, officiating assisted by John W. Yarbrough. Interment was in Taylor Cemetery. Guerry Funeral HoHome, Macclenny, was in charge of arrangements.

Irene Shepard dies at age 84

Irene Rowe Shepard, 84, of Glen St. Mary died February 10 in St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jacksonville following a long illness. Mrs. Shepard-was a native of Macclenny, daughter of the late Frank and Maude Britt Rowe. She moved to Jacksonville in 1940, then back to Macclenny in 1967. She was the widow of Ike V. Shepard and had been employed at Northeast •Florida-State Hospital until her retirement in 1976. Mrs. Shepard was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny.
Survivors include-sons Frank W. of Glen St. Mary and Thomas F. of Fort Worth, Tex.; sisters Marie Burnsed of Glen St. Mary and Mary Roberts of Macclenny; brothers Joseph H. Rowe of Florence, S.C. and Richard D. Rowe of Bessemer, Ala.; 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held February 13 In the First United Methodist Church with pastor Rev. John Gill officiating assisted by Rev. Larry Finley. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Macclenny. Arrangements were by Guerry Funeral Home, Macclenny.

(12 May 1911 - 10 Feb 1996)

Mr. Wilkerson dies on June 9

L. E. Wilkerson of Macclenny died June 9, 2004 following an extended illness. He was a native and life-long resident of Macclenny.
He worked for the city of Macclenny for many years and was a self-employed farmer.
He was predeceased by parents Elisha and Hollie Crews Wilkerson. Survivors include wife Lavon M. Wilkerson of Macclenny; sons Wayne Wilkerson (Laura), Windell Wilkerson (Selena) and Billy Wilkerson of Macclenny; daughters Susan Smart and Hollie Ann Ivey of Macclenny; brother Satch Wilkerson of Macclenny; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A service was held June 11 at Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny with Revs. Neal Griffis and Franklin Griffis officiating. Burial followed at Oakgrove Cemetery in Macclenny.

BARBER

Mr. William Eugene "Gene" Barber of Macclenny, FL, died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab of pancreatic cancer. He was one month short of his 70th birthday.
Mr. Barber was a well-known and well-respected historian, writer, art teacher, artist and grower of orchids. A native of Macclenny, he was a former officer of the Baker County 'Historical Society and remembered for his leadership and creativity in community-wide events like: the Baker County Centennial in 1961, the Glen St. Mary Centennial in 1982 and the Macclenny Centennial in 1983. Mr. Barber operated art schools in both Macclenny and at the Jacksonville Beaches, and in the 1960's was an art instructor in the Baker County Schools. He also organized and contributed his work to numerous art shows and benefits in both Jacksonville and Baker County. He was a former President of the Jacksonville Orchid Society and lectured, coordinated-flower shows and the educational programs for the membership.
The son of the late William M. "Dub" and Pearle Chesser Barber, he attended Baker County public schools and served in the Army before enrolling in the University of Florida and graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Design.
Mr. Barber is survived by Uncle and Aunt Joe and Evelyn Barber and Aunt Elene Barber, all of Macclenny, FL, and numerous cousins. He also leaves behind countless friends, former art students and admirers of his lifelong passion for art and history.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ferreira Chapel, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, FL 32063, with Pastor Eddie Griffis of Raiford Road Church officiating. The Barber family is under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES (904) 259-5700. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Mr. Alan "Pete" Harvey, age 77, of Macclenny, Florida, died April 6, 2005 in Shands Hospital of Gainesville, Florida. He was born in Sanderson, Florida and lived all of his life in Baker County. Pete graduated with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Agriculture in 1951 and a Masters Degree of Arts in 1956 from the University of Florida. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and an avid Gatorfan. Mr. Harvey taught Vocational Agriculture Education at Baker County High School from July of 1952 to December of 1964. At which time he was elected Superintendent of the Baker County School District. He also served as a Baker County School Board Member and was President of the Retired Educators Association of Baker County. Since 1956, Mr. Harvey was a member of the Macclenny Lions Club. He sat on the Board of Trustees for Lake City Community College. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Macclenny where he served as Treasurer and Finance Chairman. Pete was a member of the Board of Directors for the Council on Aging in Baker County.
Family members include his wife of 36 years; Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Matthews Harvey of Macclenny, FL; three daughters; Alana Harvey and Pamela Kosier of Macclenny, FL, and Sandi Harvey of Fernandina, FL; One son; Richard Duncan Harvey of Macclenny, FL; three sisters; Leila Prevatt of Macclenny, FL, Mazie Prevatt of Glen St. Mary, FL, and Allene Griffis of Sanderson, FL; one brother; J.C. Harvey of Glen St. Mary, FL; and two grandchildren; Erika and Matthew Kosier of Macclenny, FL.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Temple with Pastor John Hay officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family received friends on Saturday, April 9, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Temple in Macclenny, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The arrangements were under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferriero Funeral Services, 250 N. Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063, (904) 259-5700.

Mrs. Raulerson funeral Sunday

Barbara A. Raulerson, 92, of Macclenny died October 20, 2004 at St. Vincent's Medical Center following an extended illness. Mrs. Raulerson was a lifelong resident of Baker County and a member of Bethel Temple Assembly of God.
She was predeceased by parents William and Rebecca Wilkerson Chesser and husband Lee A. Raulerson. Survivors include daughter Patricia Kilpatrick of Macclenny; granddaughters Barbara Saturday of Jacksonville, Melissa Kasper of Callahan, Rhonda Barton of Macclenny; brothers John Chesser of Macclenny, William Bill Chesser of Glen St. Mary, Kirby Chesser of Tampa; sister Jessie Mae Chesser of Bryceville; 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
A service was held October 24 at Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny with Revs. Dr. Noel Ro

berts and Joe Raulerson officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery

Ms. Raulerson, Moniac native

Myrtle Raulerson, 87, of Jacksonville died April 12, 2005 of a lengthy illness. She was born October 19, 1917 in Moniac, Ga.
Mrs. Raulerson was predeceased by parents Riley and Clara-Smith Yarbrough. She is survived by daughter Beatrice Williams (James); sons George, Wayne, and Larry Raulerson (Wanda); 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral was held April 15 at Taylor Cemetery with Pastor Ronnie Williams officiating. Prestwood Funeral Home of Baldwin was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Caldwell, NEFSH retiree

Bernice Lois Caldwell, 87, of Macclenny died. Sunday, December 7, 2003 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville following a brief illness. She was born in Glen St. Mary, the daughter of the late Ander and Bertha Stafford Harvey, and resided in Macclenny since 1966.
Mrs. Caldwell was predeceased by husband Noah Caldwell and worked in the food service department of Northeast Florida State Hospital for 16 years until her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary.
Suvivors include son Vernon (Myrtle) Caldwell of Bryceville; daughters Shirley (Ronald) Moore of Jacksonville Beach, Fay (Earl) Mattox and Linda (Melvin) Burnsed, both of Macclenny, Deloris (Johnnie) Clements of Zephyrhills, Fla. and Joan Smothers of Jacksonville; sisters Mildred Hebert; Doris Chance and Zella Green, all of Jacksonville, and Beulah Denmark of Pensacola; also 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
The funeral service was conducted at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 10 at her church with Rev. Tim Patterson officiating. Interment was in Manntown Cem­etery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine Green, was homemaker

Geraldine Williams Green, 78, of Spring, Tex., died April 13, 2005 after an extended illness. She was born on August 25, 1926 in Sanderson, and lived most of her life in Columbus, Ga. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
She was predeceased by parents George P and Nettie Williams and her husband of 35 years, Leslie Green. Survivors include daughters Maria Weston of Ft. Worth, Tex. and Judy Rupert (Oscar) Rupert of Spring, Tex.; sisters Mary Cleveland (Thomas) of Carmel, Ind., Iris Thompson of Jacksonville and Grace Christian of Lawrenceville, Ga.; brothers Lawrence Williams of Plano, Tex., George Paul Williams of Ind., Dotis Williams (Dorothy) of Utah and J.D. Williams (Bobbie) of Pomona Park, Fla.; brothers-in-law Ray Green (Bernice) of Macclenny, Frank Green (Sue) of Sanderson and Lawrence Green (Mary) of Glen St. Mary; sisters-in-law Mattie Dowling (Melvin) of Sanderson and Barbara Ann Stansell (Kenneth) of Lake Butler; six grandchildren, 14 great grand-children and one great great granddaughter.
A graveside service was held at Taylor Cemetery on April 18 with Dr. Edsel Bone officiating. V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Mac­clenny was in charge of arrangements.

Clarence Edward Taylor

Mr. Clarence Edward Taylor, age 86, of Taylor, Florida, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at his residence. He was a native and life Iong resident of the Taylor Community in which his family helped pioneer. He was a cattle farmer for 70 years and was retired from the State of Florida Department of Agriculture. He was a member of Taylor Church and the Cattleman's Association. He was the son of the late William Gordon and Anna Sweat Taylor. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Gertye Lee Stokes Taylor and siblings, Warren Taylor, Coy Taylor Inez Taylor Godwin, and R.0. Taylor Dyess.
Survivors include his daughter Vanessa Taylor Harrell of Glen St. Mary, Florida; two sons, Gordon Stewart (Ira Lene) Taylor and Gary Edward Taylor, both of Taylor, Florida; grandchildren Tammy Osburn, Crystal Barren, Gordy Taylor, Down Sessions, Sandra Harrell, Bruce Harrell, David Harrell, Shannon Moyer, Clay Taylor, lamey Hodges, Jeremy Hodges and Tommy Gallo; fifteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday September 4, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. in Taylor, Church with Pastors Mark Woods, Jim Cox and Johnny Yarbrough. Interment followed in Taylor Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2004 in V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services, 250 North Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida.

R. C. Starling dies of illness

Rubin C. (R.C.) Starling, 85, of Macclenny died December 16, 2004 following an extended illness. Mr. Starling was born and raised in Baker County. He moved to Columbia County in 1949 and in 1955 to Jacksonville where he worked for Ryder Truck Lines, and was transferred to Greenville, S.C., in 1965. He retired from Ryder in 1981 and moved back to Macclenny in 1992. He was a member of Pine Level New Congregational Methodist Church.
Mr. Starling was predeceased by parents Robert D. and Viola Conner Starling. Survivors include sons Lavam Starling (Doris) of Port St. Lucie, Grandle Starling (Charlotte) of South Daytona, Fla., Lamar Starling (Patty) of Jacksonville; daughters Annette Brooks (Bill) of Porter, Ind. and Elaine Brady (David) of Anderson, S.C.; sisters Bonitta Kaukkman (Al) of Glen St. Mary and Joyce Hodges (Brownie) of Middleburg; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
A service was held December 20 at his church with Rev. Fred Raulerson officiating. Burial followed at North Prong Cemetery, Baxter. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Dobson, USFS retiree

Johnnie Knight Dobson, Jr., 81, died September 12, 2004. He was a native and life long resident of Olustee. He was a veteran of the US Army in WWII and retired from the US Forestry Service Experimental Station after 30 years of service.
He was predeceased by parents Johnnie and Anna Dorman Dobson, and wife Mary. Survivors are son Leslie Dobson (Candi) of Olustee; daughters Anna Dobson Stortz (Jeff) of Lake City and Mary Sanders (Terry) of Goldbar, Wash.; sister Vonceil Fraser Alvarez; grandchildren Jason (Kate) and Jesse Dobson, Leah, Meghan and Gabby Sanders; friend Katie Weatherby and her grandson Matthew Dorman of Jacksonville.
A service is planned at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Union County with Clarence Kirkland, Jr. officiating for September 17. A visitation will be at Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny on September 16 from 6-9 pm.

Kenneth Fish 85, retired dairyman

Kenneth Rex Fish, 85, of Jacksonville died July 24,- 2005 at his residence. He was a retired dairyman who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific, and a member of Jones Road Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife Mildred Avant Fish in May 2003; parents Benjamin Foy and Sarah Canaday Fish; brothers Dorsey, Wassie and Ben Fish; brothers-in-law Don Lee, Buford Thrift and Vernon. Survivors include children Dorothy Armstrong (Andy) of Newton, Miss., Rex (Sylvia) of Glen St. Mary, Brenda Hunter (Bobby) of Winder, Ga., Dale Fish (Grace) of Green Cove Springs, Debbi Holder (Joe) of Orange Park, Kay Guediri (Farid) of Marietta, Ga. and Bonnie Bailey (John) of Jacksonville; grandchildren Ken Armstrong (Heidi) of Newton, Miss., Rob Armstrong (Selina) of Jacksonville, Amy Ethridge (Dane) of Collinsville, Miss., Stacy Fish (Jaime) of Glen St. Mary, Alison Fish of Jacksonville Beach, April Fish, Paula LeStrange (Robert) and Carrie Keene (Ken) of Jacksonville, Jason Fish of Jackson Hole, Wyo., Phil Hunter of Montreal, Can., Emily Holder and Katie Holder of Orlando, Nadine Guediri and Adam Guediri of Marietta, Ga., Lea Guediri of Statesboro, Ga., Ashley Bailey (Lindsey), Brandon Bailey and Clayton Bailey of Jacksonville; great-grandchildren Eric, Ricky and Kristy Armstrong, Brandon Sheetz, Smokey and Colby Ethridge,_Haiden and Garison Fish, Anna and Nicholas Keene, Zachary LeStrange; sisters-in-law Thelma, Iona and Pat Fish.
A service was held on July 27 at Jones Road Baptist Church with Revs. Jerry Gissel and Jeff Ray officiating. Interment followed at North Prong Church Cemetery on, the St. Mary's River in Baker County. Fraser Funeral Home of Jacksonville was in charge of arrangements.

Sarah Davis, 83, dies August 19

Sarah Lee Davis, 83, of Macclenny died August 19, 2005 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a lifelong resident of Baker County, a Baptist and was employed as a nurse's aide for Frank Wells Nursing Home for a number of years.
Mrs. Davis was predeceased by parents Lee L. and Lancie Canaday Fish. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Lewis O. Davis of Macclenny; daughter Sarah Nell Shelar (Gary) of Commerce, Ga.; sons Noah Davis (Ernestine), Leonard Davis (Lorraine) and Cecil Davis (Carol) of Glen St. Mary; Russell Davis, Walter Davis (Carla) and Gilford Davis (Diane) of Macclenny; sisters Blanche Mixon of Glen St. Mary, Kizzie Davis of Marietta and Betty Jones of Macclenny; brothers Earl Fish of Macclenny and Leo Fish of Glen St. Mary; 17 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
A service was held August 22 at Souls Harbor Church of God with Revs. James Scott and B.B. Barwick officiating. A graveside service was held August 23 at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Thomas, Georgia native

Rosa B. Thomas, 91, of Macclenny died December 9, 2004. She was born in Moniac, Ga. and lived in Macclenny most of her life. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Thomas was predeceased by parents James Harley and Lossie Burnsed, husband Grady Thomas, sister Lottie Thrift and brother Willard Burnsed. Survivors include sons Carl Thomas (Paulette), Wendel Thomas (Emily) and Billy W. Thomas (Llana) of Macclenny, Ray Thomas (Lena) of Atlanta, Ga.; sisters Geneva Griffin (Wilburn) of Jacksonville, Minnie Johns (Clifford) and Edna Sands (George W.) of Macclenny; brother Nathan Burnsed (Dorothy) of Baxter; 10 grandchildren.
A graveside service was held December 12 with Pastor David Thomas officiating. V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

(20 Oct 1913 - 9 Dec 2004, bur. Oak Grove cem)

Robert Hart, 80, funeral Tuesday

Robert Hart, age 80, of Macclenny died January 15, 2005 after a lengthy illness. He was born May 27, 1924 and graduated from Baker County High School. After serving in the United States Army during WW II, he received an honorable discharge in December, 1945. He worked in the construction industry for more than 50 years and 10 years as a vocational instructor in the corrections systems, where he taught construction as a rehabilitation method. He was a life-long member of the Carpenters Union Local 627, Jacksonville, and a member of First Baptist Church of Macclenny.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Yvonne M. Hicks Hart; daughters Brenda Swisher of Macclenny and Rebecca Blaudow (Todd) of Jacksonville Beach; son Robert "Bobby" M. (Cheryl) Hart of Taylor; sister Nellie Farris of Macclenny; grandsons Dustin (Tyleen), Jonathan, Adam, Jacob and Alexander.
A funeral service was held on January 18 at First Baptist Church of Macclenny with Dr. Edsel Bone officiating. Interment followed in Manntown Cemetery in Glen St. Mary. Pallbearers were Dustin and Jonathan Hart, Adam Swisher, Todd Blaudow, Glenn Hart and Clyde Lampman. Memorials can be made to the "Bound For Glory" fund in Mr. Hart's name, care of First Baptist Church of Macclenny. V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Fred Raulerson, 89, dies July 28

Fred Raulerson, 89, of Macclenny died July 28, 2005 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab. He was born December 9, 1915 in Baker County and lived in the county all of his life. Mr. Rauler son was a WW II veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany and France. He retired from the De­partment of Corrections. Mr. Raul­erson was a member of Christian Fellowship Temple.
Mr. Raulerson was predeceased by parents Albert and Mandy Gain­ey Raulerson. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Emily Rauler­son of Macclenny; daughters Rachel Wyman Harris of Raiford, Mary Raulerson-Harper (Jim Adkins) of Jacksonville and Debbie Vazquez (Johnny) of Ft. Lauderdale; sons Freddie Raulerson (Belinda) of Glen St. Mary and George Raul­erson (Gina) of Lake City; brother Robert L. Raulerson of Macclenny; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
A service was held July 30 at Christian Fellowship Temple with Pastor David Thomas officiating. Burial followed at Manntown Cemetery in Glen St. Mary. V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Wilford Lyons dies July 26th

Rev. Wilford Lyons, 80, of Macclenny died July 26, 2005 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Jacksonville and resided in Macclenny all of. his life. He retired as a refrigeration mechanic with Fruit Growers Express of Jacksonville, then developed and help build the Glen St. Mary Church of God where he pastored for 14 years until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of Macclenny Church of God and a Navy veteran of WW II.
He was predeceased by parents John Wesley and Pearlie Thrift Lyons Sr. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Eveline Lyons of Macclenny; sons Dwight Wilford Lyons of Jacksonville and John "Joe" David Lyons of Macclenny; grandson D.J. Lyons (Melanie) and John Patrick Lyons of Jacksonville; brothers John Wesley Lyons Jr., (June) of Macclenny, Wilbur "Dolph" Lyons (Mary), Junior Lyons (Bonnie), Jimmy Lyons (Lois) of Glen St. Mary; sister Eva Longino (Donald) of Jacksonville; and two great grandchildren.
A service will be held at his church on July 28 at 7:00 pm with Revs. Shannon Conner and Louis Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm at the church before the service. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on July 29 at Macedonia Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

The Times-Union Obituaries

MANN

Eva Raulerson Mann age 91 of Sanderson, Florida died Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny, Florida. She was born September 6, 1913 in Monica, Georgia. She is the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Elizabeth Johns Raulerson. Ms. Mann owned and operated Raulerson's Grocery in Sanderson from 1927-1989. She was a member of Pine Level Church. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas Orson Mann, her daughter Mary Peeler and grandson; Glenn Nettles.
Family members include; two sons W.T. "Buck" Mann (Dolly) and W. A. "Bill" Raulerson (Gracie) both of Sanderson, FL; Five daughters Faye Nettles of Sanderson, FL; Irene Manning of Macclenny, FL; Elizabeth Peek (Billy) of Jekyll Island, GA; Gracie Freeman (Dewy) of Alma, GA; and Amy Hodges of Sanderson, FL; 22 grandchildren, and numerous Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren also survive.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Pine Level Church, Baker County, Florida with Pastors Fred Raulerson and Jerry Sisk officiating. Internment will follow at Manntown Cemetery, Glen St. Mary, Florida. The family will receive friends today, Thursday, July 21, 2005 from 5-9 p.m. at Fraser Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of FRASER-FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES 712 S. 6th Street, Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-2521.

MARKHAM, MAMIE ILA PRINGLE COLEMAN -- of Branford died Wednesday, June 22, 1983, at North Florida Regional Hospital after a long illness. She was 77.
Born in Bryceville, Fla., Mrs. Markham lived in the Lake Butler area for 42 years before moving to Branford five years ago. She was a housewife and a member of the McCall's Chapel United Methodist Church in Branford.
Survivors include four daughters, Lettie Deas of Jacksonville, Juanita Mikell of Branford, Wilma Allen of Lake Butler and Malovene Elrod of South Carolina; a brother Luell Pringle of Sulphur LA; two sisters, Vinessa Barber of Los Angeles and Marie Mikell of Macclenny; and 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Pearl H. Harvey dies May 23rd

Pearl Higginbotham Harvey 89, of Jacksonville died May 23 at Brookdale Cypress Village following an extended illness. She was born in Jasper and moved to Glen St. Mary, then to Jacksonville to live with her daughter in 2000. She worked as a clerk at several stores in Glen St. Mary. She was honored by her church, First Baptist Glen St. Mary, on May 3, 1992 and was given a special plaque as the oldest active member. She also sang in the choir.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Claude Harvey and sister Daisy Davis. Survivors include daughter Joy Baker (Jerry); grandsons Jeffr (Melissa) and Keith (Kimmie); great grandchildren Ashley, Kaitland and Kurt of Boynton Beach; brother J.D. Higginbotham (Mamie).
A service was held at 11:00 on Wednesday, May 25 at her church with Rev. Ray McKendree officiating. Interment was at Manntown Cemetery in Glen St. Mary. Visitation was held one hour prior to service at the church. Guerry Funeral Home of Maccleny was in charge of arrangements.

Annie Lowery was dietician

Annie Mae Lowery, 87, of Glen St. Mary died December 12, 2004 at Frank Wells Nursing Home. She was born in Sanderson and lived in Baker County all her life. She was a member of Mt. Zion New Congregational Methodist Church and retired from the NEFSH as a dietician
. She was predeceased by parents Duncan and Ethal Davis Harris and Son Jimmie F. Lowery Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Gladney D.. Lowery of Glen St. Mary; daughter Bonnie Griffis (Frank) of Macclenny; daughter-in-law Elizabeth A. Lowery of Macclenny; son Mark D. Lowery (Angela) of Macclenny; sisters Bill Willis of Jacksonville and Mary Harris of Macclenny; brother Warren Long (Beatrice) of New Smyrna, Fla. and Johnnie Long of Macclenny; 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
A service was held December 15 at 2:00 pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Pastors Bobby Griffin and Avin Miller officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. V Todd Ferreira Funeral Services of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis Crews dies June 10th

Lewis Alvin Crews, 73, of Macclenny died June 10, 2005 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Baker County.
Mr. Crews was predeceased by parents Thomas Burton and Rosa Mae Rhoden Crews. Survivors include wife Deloris R. Crews of Macclenny; daughters Ella Mae Crews and Tammy Phillips (Darrel) of Macclenny, Tina Rogers of Sanderson; son Lewis A. Crews Jr. (Shelly) of Macclenny; sisters Beulah Mae Rewis and Mattie Canaday of Macclenny, Juanita Crawford of Orange Park; grandsons Joshua Crews, Phillip Rogers, Dustin Phillips and Ryan Phillips.
A service was held June 13 at Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church with Elder David Crawford officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Macclenny. Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Pearl Ferreira dies at age 85

Annie Pearl Ferreira, 85, of Macclenny died October 24, 2004. She was a native of Bradford County and had lived in Jacksonville until 1972 when she moved to Macclenny. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Middleburg Ward.
Mrs. Ferreira was predeceased by parents Burton and Vadie Adams Beasley and husband Arthur Ferreira Jr. Survivors include daughter Linda Pittman (Henry) of Green Cove Springs; sons Stanley Ferreira (Charine) of Jacksonville, Robert Ferreira (Debra) of West Point, Utah and Glen Ferreira (Pamela) of Alaska; sister Teretha Wilford of Jacksonville; brother Burton Beasley of Gastonia, N.C.; 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
A service was held October 27 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Macclenny with President James Hill and Bishop Zack Smallwood officiating. Burial followed at Manntown Cemetery in Glen St. Mary. Pallbearers were Stanley Ferreira, Rick Ferreira, Robert Ferreira, Derrick Ferreira, Henry Pittman, Brian Pittman, Trey Pittman, Glen Ferreira and Chad Ferreira. Fraser Funeral Home of Macclenny was in charge of arrangements.

Hattie Barton dies at age 88

Hattie Lee Barton, 88, of Macclenny died December 30, 2004 at Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny following a brief illness. She was born in Sanderson and was a life-long residence of Baker County. She worked as manager of the Suwannee Grocery Store and retired after 38 years of service.
She was predeceased by parents Ander and Mattie Dugger Davis and husband Earn Barton. Survivors include son Tom Barton (Mary) of Glen St. Mary; daughters Carolyn Boatright (Kenneth) of Lake City, Marilyn Raulerson (Billy) of Macclenny; six grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
A service was held January 3 at Guerry Funeral Home of Macclenny with Rev. Tim Patterson officiating. Macedonia Cemetery was the burial site.

Lynn Adair Barnes, 74 died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1972 in Ed Fraser Hospital , Macclenny, Baker County, Florida.
He is survived by the widow, Effie Thrift Barnes, A daughter, Barbara ( Randolph) Chisholm; Macclenny, 2 sons, Elmer ( Hazel) Barnes, Macclenny; Elgin ( Dorothy) Barnes, Macclenny; a sister, Roma Wetherington, Macclenny, 8 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Macclenny First United Methodist Church with burial in Macedonia Cemetery.

Barnes-Funeral services for the Rev. Lynn Adair Barnes, 74, of Macclenny, will be conducted from Macclenny First United Methodist Church Friday at 3 p.m. with the Rev Paul H. Watts, the Rev Lawton B. Thomas and the Rev James A. Moore officiating. Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery north of Macclenny. Masonic graveside services will be conducted by Dawkins Lodge 60 F & A. M. Members of the lodge are requested to meet at thr lodge at 1 p.m.
The Rev Barnes a lifetime resident of Macclenny & Baker County died early Wednesday morning of a short illness. He was an ordained minister of the Independent Methodist Church, a member of thr First United Methodist of Macclenny. Mr Barnes was a past Master and Chaplin Emeritus of Dawkins Lodge 60 F & A. M.: a life member and past and present Worthy Patron of Leona Knabb Chapter 212, OES, of Macclenny.
Surviors include his wife, Mrs. Effie Thrift Barnes, of Macclenny; a daughter, Mrs. Randolph Chisholm, Macclenny, two sons, Elmer L. Barnes and Elgin J. Barnes both of Macclenny; a sister, Mrs. Roma Wethington, of Macclenny; 8 granschildren and one great-grandchild.

MARKHAM, HARLEY HUGH -- 81, died Tuesday morning, October 21, 1975, in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Lake City after an extended illness. He was born in Columbia County, living in the Lulu and Lake Butler communities most of his life. He was a World War I Veteran and a member of the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mamie Markham of Lake Butler; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Regier of Hinderson, Nebraska, and Mrs. Helen Scot of Ft. Lauderdale; one son, Rudolph Markham of Gainesville; five step-daughters, Mrs. Lettie Deas of Jacksonville, Mrs. Juanita Mikell of Branford, Mrs. Wilma Allen of Lake Butler, Mrs. Malovene Elrod of Archer, and Mrs. Ruby Lee Henry of England; three sisters, Mrs. Donna Ward of Lake Butler, Mrs. Delma Pearce of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Lola Doughas of Belglade; one brother, Bloomer Markham of Columbia City; 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2pm in the Chapel of Archer Funeral Home of Lake Butler, with Rev. Leman Ward officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

PRINGLE, LUELL -- 90, of Sulphur, Louisiana, died at 2:15AM on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 in his residence.
Mr. Pringle was born in Florida and moved to Sulphur over 35 years ago. He was the Pastor of Sulphur Revival Center. Mr. Pringle wrote, played, and composed his own Christian songs and music.
He never met a stranger. He was a very giving and kind man, and he loved everyone he met.
Survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Clara Pringle of Sulphur; six daughters, Louise "Teddie" Wimberly, Jesse Pringle, and Rhonda Lundy all of Florida, Diane Menard of Carlyss, Vivian Ann Epperson of Sulphur, and JoAnn Daigle of Hackberry; two sons, Allen Glenn Clark of Colorado and Chris Glenn Clark of Carlyss; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, July 8, 2005 in Sulphur Revival Center. The Rev's Richard and Larry Doucet will officiate. Burial will be in Farquar Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00AM until 10:00PM in the funeral home. Visitation will continue on Friday from 8:30AM until time of service in the church.
Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605

BARBER, VYNESSIE LEE PRINGLE -- Funeral services for Vynessie Lee Barber, 97, will be at 2 p.m. today, March 5, in Johnson Funeral Home, Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Rev. W.H. Yarbrough will officiate.
Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation is from 8 a.m. Mrs. Barber died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 1999, in a local hospital. She was a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and had lived in Mountain View, Calif., for many years before moving to Lake Charles several years ago. She was a member of Assembly of God in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Survivors include four daughters, Emma Hagar of Lake City, Fla., Blanche Slaydon and Vynessie Sellars, both of Westlake, and Georgia Fink of Lake Shasta, Calif.; four sons, George Johns of Fernindina Beach, Fla., Leon Johns of Sulphur, William Johns of Mittie and Albert Johns of Beaumont, Texas; one brother, Luell Pringle of Sulphur; 35 grandchildren; 87 great-grandchildren; and 55 great-great-grandchildren.

BARTON, GUS JUNIOR -- age 80, of Macclenny, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2006. He was born in Baker County on December 10, 1925. He is the son of the late Foster and Marie Barton. He has lived in Baker County all of his life. He was a member of Glen Friendship Tabernacle Church. He worked for L.V. Hiers Gas Company as a truck driver for 45 years. He enjoyed fishing, yard work and he loved the mountains and attending church. He is predeceased by his son; Thomas Wayne Barton.
Family members include his wife of nearly 56 years; Polly Stewart Barton; and his son James Harold (Sharon)Barton; both of Macclenny, his sister Mildred Carlson of Seattle, WA; sister-in-law; Tinkey Starling of Macclenny, three grandchildren; Christy (Hunter) Taylor; Kevin Barton and David Barton; and two Great Grandchildren; James Ray Barton and Cole Hunter Taylor.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2006 at Glen Friendship Tabernacle Church with Pastor Albert Starling officiating. Interment followed in Macedonia Cemetery. The family received friends at the church on Thursday, February 16, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. The arrangements for the Barton family were under

COLEMAN, INEZ BOYD -- 87, native and long-term resident of Sanderson, Florida passed gently from this life, Tuesday (February 28, 2006) morning at her daughter's home.
Mrs. Coleman was predeceased by parents Mancil and Salina Boyd, husband of 47 years; James Marlin Coleman of Jacksonville, FL; siblings Altie Oglesby, Bailey Boyd, Ossie Boyd, Leona Thornton, Louise Miller, Henson Boyd, Noah Boyd, Cassie Axtel; and son Robert Mancil Coleman.
She is survived by daughters Madge Inez Newman and Gloria Morine Padgett of Houston, TX. Sons-in-law, Bobby Newman of Houston, TX and Jesse Padgett of Hinesville, GA and daughter Sharon Berniece Coleman of Columbus, OH; 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great Grandchildren and myriad beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sister Inez will be especially missed by the Brothers and Sisters in her family at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday, March 4, 2006, with Elders Jimmie Thornton, Jimmy Brannen and Aubrey McCormick officiating.
Interment followed in South Prong Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2006 in the Ferreira Chapel. The arrangements for the Coleman family are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services.

COLEMAN, JOHN WESLEY -- age 31, of Baldwin, Florida, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2003. He was born in Macclenny, Florida.
Survivors include his children, Kaylobe and Ashley Coleman of Baldwin, Florida; his parents, Roy and Frances Coleman of Baldwin, Florida; brothers, Alvin (Penny) Branch of Glen St. Mary, Florida, Aaron Branch of Carson City, Nevada, and Roy Coleman, Jr. of Oakland, California; sisters, Denese (John) Kico of Willowby, Ohio, and Darlyn (Philip) Schweckendieck of Baldwin, Florida.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at Grace Baptist Church, Baldwin, Florida, with Pastor DeWayne Jowers officiating.
Interment followed at South Prong Cemetery, Sanderson, Florida. The family received friends Monday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements were by Prestwood Funeral Home, 270 U.S. 301 North, Baldwin, Florida.

JACKSONVILLE - Monroe Tate Griffis, 74, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007.
Mr. Griffis was a native of Bradford County and a longtime resident of Jacksonville. He was very active in the Oceanway Community Center and was a former longtime member of the Hollyford Baptist Church where he served as deacon. At the time of his death he was a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
Mr. Griffis was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #11406, Order of the Eastern Star Southside Chapter #28, Masonic Lodge #279 F&AM and the Jacksonville Scottish Rite. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Irene Griffis, his parents, Ruby and Leonard Griffis; brothers Edward, Ray, Junior, Leon, Cleon and Don; and his sister, Joyce.
Mr. Griffis is survived by his son, Terry Griffis; five brothers, Woodrow, Billy, Leroy, James and Riley; four sisters, Doris King, Wanda Corbet, Diane Moody and Rosemary Vanzant; one grandson and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. at Harvest Baptist Church, 1051 Arlington Road N., Jacksonville, with the Rev. Terry Griffis conducting the services.
Interment will occur at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Mt. Zion Swift Creek Cemetery in Lake Butler.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorials be made to Community Hospice Foundation, 4114 Sunbeam Road Suite #101, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Mrs. Ida Brown Smith 84, Macclenny, died Friday after a long illness. She was a native of Baker County. Sister, Mrs. Luycinda Raulerson, brother J.D. Brown, Sr.

7 Mar 1884 - 18 Oct 1968, buried in North Prong cem. w/o Joseph M. Smith, d/o David James Brown & Sarah Rebecca Altman

Karelle Walker, 89, dies May 13th
Written by notice
Thursday, 15 May 2008

Karelle S. Walker, 89, died May 13, 2008 in Jacksonville. A native of Suwannee, Georgia, she was born on January 12, 1919, the daughter of the late Charlie Edgar and Lillie Belle (Buice) Stonecypher.
She married Elijah James (Lige) Walker in Ashburn, Georgia in 1939. Around 1945, after living in Lake City, they moved to Glen St. Mary and lived at Pine Top.
In 1962, Mrs. Walker opened a women’s apparel and accessory store in Macclenny. Her store, Karelle’s Town Shop, was the main women’s clothing store in Macclenny at that time. Mrs. Walker was well-known in the community and one of the more successful businesswomen in Baker County. She operated her business until about 1989 when she sold it and retired.
Mrs. Walker was at the time of her death the oldest continuous member of the First Baptist Church of Glen St. Mary, having joined around 1946-47. She was a member of the Omega Sunday School class and had served as a Sunday School teacher at the church for several years, and was also on the decorating committee.
In addition to her church work, she was active in the Macclenny Business Women’s Club where she had served as president. She was a lifelong Democrat and also a Pink Lady for Ed Fraser Hospital when it opened in the 1950’s. She was devoted to her faith, her family and loved the people of Baker County.
Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by husband Lige, daughter Jamie Kay (Walker) Burnett and son-in-law, John Allen Burnett. She is survived by sister Mozelle Blankenship of Statesboro; brother Raleigh Stonecypher of Eastman, GA; sons Scott Walker and Ronald (Elaine) Walker of Glen St. Mary; grandchildren Dr. John Albert (Katherine) Burnett of Reno, James Douglas (Kathy) Burnett and Jason (Leslie) Burnett, Kimberly (Craig) Laidman, Jana Lee Walker and six great- grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at her church on Friday, May 16, at 11:00 am with Rev. Ray McKendree officiating. Interment will follow at Olustee Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00-8:00 pm at the church. The arrangements are under the direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services.