Mr. David “D.P.” Michael Polvere, Jr., of Lake city, Florida was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 4, 1981. He passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2024. David had a passion for music, including writing and rapping as a way to express himself. He loved to cook on the grill, fishing and swimming at the river. He was a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 2000. Although he was known to be the life of the party, David had a close and personal relationship with the Lord...

Mrs. Alice Fay Sapp, age 78, of Macclenny, FL passed away Monday, April 22nd in Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, FL following a brief illness. Mrs. Alice was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Augustus and Bula Burnsed Moody and resided in Baker County, FL since 1971.She worked as a secretary at the Baker County School Board office and at the Courthouse for Joey Dobson for many years. Mrs. Alice then went to work in medical records at NEFSH until her retirement in 2005. She was a...

Ms. Marion Flowers Bullard, age 101, of Baldwin, FL passed away Sunday, April 21st in the UF Health Center of Jacksonville after a brief illness. Ms. Bullard was born in Gainesville, FL to the late William E. and Bessie Green Flowers and resided in Baldwin, FL most of her life. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School, Class of 1940. Following high school, she worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Southern Wood Piedmont, Baldwin, FL until her retirement in 1981. Ms. Bullard was a...

Mr. Granvel Sidney Kirkland, 91, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center following a brief illness. Granvel was born and raised in Glen St. Mary to the late George "Neil" Kirkland and Beatrice Hodges Kirkland. Granvel graduated from Baker County Highschool and was accepted into Brigham Young University at 17 years old. Granvel met Margaret Alleman while they were both attending BYU. They married in the Salt Lake City...

Mr. James William Keene, age 87 of Baldwin, FL passed away Sunday, March 31st in St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. He was born February 23, 1937 in Lake City, FL to the late John H. and Eunice Beal Keene. Mr. Keene graduated from Baldwin High School in 1956 and retired from the State of Florida, Department of Corrections in 1991. He also served in the United States Army. Mr. Keene was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mary Louise Eddy, Sarah Davis Pittman and...

Anna Jane Piatt Tharpe, age 92, of Macclenny, FL, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  Ms. Ann was born in Saint Petersburg, FL on March 19, 1932 before relocating to Baker County where she lived the majority of her life.  Ms. Ann was truly a Proverbs 31 woman– faithfully serving the Lord, her family and her community all of her life.  She was a founding member of Glen Church of Christ.  Throughout her life, Ms. Ann discipled many,...

Mrs. Pamela Ann Lucas, age 71, of Lake City, FL passed away on Monday, March 18th in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, FL. Mrs. Lucas was born in Chicago, Illinois and resided in Ocala, Florida before moving to Lake City, Florida in 1989. She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic faith, and a former surgical tech at Shands U of F, Gainesville, FL. Mrs. Lucas enjoyed playing BINGO and taking care of her family. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Anthony W. Lucas of Lake...

Ms. Stephanie Spence Hobson, age 58, of Sanderson, FL passed away Thursday, March 14th at her home. Ms. Hobson was born in Jacksonville, FL and resided there until moving to Baker County in 1995. She was a graduate of Terry Parker High School, Class of 1982 and worked as a hair dresser for 30 years. Ms. Hobson was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge 2412, Macclenny, FL where she enjoyed spending time when she was able. She loved her cats and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ms....

Mr. Doney Harris, age 61, of Raiford, Florida passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. Mr. Harris was born in Lake Butler, Florida and lived in Raiford all of his life. He was a graduate of Union County High School, class of 1980. He enjoyed listening to country music, fishing, and farming. He imparted wisdom to his kids and grandkids, whether it was operating equipment, planting a garden, or turning wrenches and was patient with them, even when they were too stubborn to listen. Mr. Harris...

Mrs. Vonda June McDowell, age 77, of Lake City, Florida went to be with the Lord on Sunday Feb. 18, 2024. Mrs. McDowell had resided in Lake City all of her life. She was employed as a school teacher with the Columbia County School System for over 35 years. She enjoyed reading, going to the beach, her family and teaching the children in school. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vonda Louise Dicks, her father, Ira Meadows Anderson and her step-father, Edward Elvin Dicks. She is survived...