Mrs. Cornelia “Neal” Bates, age 98, of Moniac, Georgia passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22, following an extended illness. She was born in Moniac, Georgia and lived in Jacksonville, Florida for many years before moving back to Moniac, Georgia in 1993. She worked as a product technician inspector with Jefferson Smurfit Corporation for 36 years until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of the Moniac Baptist Church and loved growing flowers for her “Flower Wagon” at...

Mrs. Sarah Jane Hague, age 90, of Baldwin, Florida died Wednesday, Jan. 19, at her residence following a long illness. Mrs. Hague was born in Rock Mart, Georgia and lived in Jacksonville, Florida before moving to Baldwin, Florida 50 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of the Baldwin Church of God. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Hague, her daughter, Deborah Dee Hague and her parents, Lonnie J. and Della Morris Hague....

Dr. Gary “Doc” Dopson, age 77, of Macclenny, FL passed away Friday, January 21, at his home following an extended illness. Doc was born in Macclenny, FL to the late Herod and Murel Rhoden Dopson. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and a graduate of the Baker County High School, Class of 1962. After graduation Doc attended Lake City Junior College and Forest Ranger School where he was elected the first President of the Student Government and was a member of the first...

Mrs. Gloria Jean Beasley, age 80, of Macclenny, FL passed away Friday, January 14 in the St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Middleburg, FL. Mrs. Beasley has been a resident of Baker County, FL since 1979 when she moved from Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Beasley was a Christian who was strong in her faith. She worked as a welder in a man’s world and enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, and reading. Mrs. Beasley is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Oliver Miller Sr. and Mae Helen...

Mr. Charles William (Billy) Livingston, age 60 of Macclenny, FL passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Billy was born on November 27, 1961 in Jacksonville, FL to Bill and Mary Livingston. He graduated from Baker County High School in 1980 where he met the love of his life, Laura Maloy. Billy and Laura decided to share their life and were married in 1981. Billy proudly served as a U.S. Marine Aviation Engine Mechanic at Marine Corps Air Station in New River, North Carolina and in Japan....

Mrs. Virginia “Dianne” Greene, age 78, of White Springs, Florida died Friday, Jan. 14, in Solaris Healthcare of Lake City following an extended illness. Dianne was raised in Columbia County and graduated from Columbia County High School in 1961 when the class voted Dianne “The Wittiest” They make grins grow where there was only a grouch before! The year book photo “Talk she can, talk she will, her tongue is very seldom still. Dianne was a devout Christian...

Mr. Jerome H. Lund, age 81, of Macclenny, FL passed away Wednesday, January 12 in the Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, FL after an extended illness. Mr. Lund has been a resident of Baker County, FL since 1975 when he moved from Meridan, MS. Mr. Lund was born in Williston, ND to the late Harry and Helen Eberle Lund. He attended Williston High School and was a graduate of the Class of 1958. After graduation Mr. Lund enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for...

Mr. Alfred Robert “Bobby” Mershon, age 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, in the Parklands Rehab & Nursing Center, Gainesville, Florida following a long illness. Mr. Mershon resided in Lake City, Florida all  of his life. He worked for the Florida Department of Transportation, then he retired and went to work for CARC Lake City for over 15 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church and was a total outdoorsman that enjoyed fishing, ...

Mr. Henry Harell Horton, Sr., age 81, of Lake City, Florida passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning, January 5, 2022 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Lulu, Florida April 3, 1940 to the late Rev. James Kitchen Horton and Rev. Ola Mae Boston Horton. He retired from the U.S Army after 20 years of service, with multiple tours of Vietnam, Korea and Germany. He earned  several medals and citations during his time in service. Later in life he owned a small local trucking...

Mr. Duston Dwayne Hall, age 27, of Lake City, Florida passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, in the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida. Mr. Hall was born in Gainesville, Florida and resided in Lake City, Florida all of his life. At the time of his death he was employed as a lead warehouseman with U.S. Cold Storage, Lake City, Florida. He enjoyed shooting rifles, fishing and skate boarding. He is survived by his mother, Angella and Mike Moody; his father, Clayton Cray; one...