Mr. Preston Cannady, age 78, of Macclenny, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 25th. He was born in Marianna, Florida to George W. Cannady and Sally Chambliss Cannady. He relocated to Macclenny and settled with his wife, Betty, for the past 60 years. Mr. Cannady was Baptist by faith and was a member of Raiford Road Church. He worked over 35 years in the printing industry and was a lithographer. He spent many of those years supervising at Miller Press...

Ms. Julia Mae Thrift Horn, age 88, of Macclenny, FL passed away Wednesday, May 17th at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, FL following an extended illness. Ms. Julia was born in Jacksonville, FL and was a lifelong resident of Baker County. She worked as a cafeteria manager for the Baker County School Board for many years and was a member of Macclenny Primitive Baptist Church. Ms. Julia enjoyed cooking, dancing, and spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jewel "Judy" Harvey, a devoted mother, grandmother, and a lifelong member of the Macclenny community, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023. Judy, with her fiery red hair, embraced her unique beauty and loved being a redhead. Her vibrant spirit and distinct appearance reflected her lively personality and zest for life. Born on January 24, 1946, in Colorado Springs, CO to the late Dr. John Ethelbert Watson II and Lillian Adams Watson, before moving to Macclenny, FL at the age of two, Judy...

Mr. Delleanor Raulerson, age 81, of Sanderson, FL passed away Friday, May 12th in the Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital, Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. Mr. Raulerson was born in Baxter, FL and resided in Baker County, FL most of his life. He was a member of Pine Level Church and worked as a plumber at NEFSH until his retirement in 2010. Mr. Raulerson loved fishing, hunting, and gardening. He enjoyed playing poker and riding on his back hoe. Mr. Raulerson is...

Mrs. Cynthia DeAnna Fouraker-Watson, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Cindy was born in Jacksonville, Florida and lived most recently in Bryceville, Florida. She was a graduate of Baker County High School. Cindy was a home maker and a member of the Macclenny Moose Lodge. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved sunflowers and orange roses. She is preceded in death by her father, John Henry Sweat and...

Eudine Bailey, 84, passed away May 11, 2023 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, after a valiant fight with cancer. She was the daughter of Bishop and Edith Feagle Witt and lived the majority of her life in Lake City, Columbia County. Both her parents precede her in death. She married her high school sweetheart, Wendell Bailey, on July 4, 1958 and established their homestead south of Lake City. They were married for 60 years before Wendell passed away. There they raised their family and...

James Clarence Harman, 18 , of Glen St. Mary, FL died unexpectedly at home Saturday, May 6, 2023. James attended Baker County High School where he was a senior. His graduation would have been May 19. It was a day he was looking forward to. James was a passionate gamer. He enjoyed anime and had a rare talent for drawing and creating artwork. He spent his outdoor time with a fishing pole and had a love for all living creatures. He was known in his family for his manners and respect for...

Mrs. Alice M. Martin Parker-Blankenship Age 85 of Fort White, Florida died May 7, 2023 at North Florida Regional Hospital.   She resided in Fort White, Florida.  During her life she worked at Sewing Factories in and around Lake City, FL but she retired after 24 years of working at General Electric in Alachua County.  During her adult life she enjoyed playing the piano, singing, going to church, and helping people.  Her passions in life included cooking, sewing,...

Mr. Randy James Crawford, age 58, of Saint George, GA was peacefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus Sunday, May 7, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. With his wife by his side, Randy fought a long and courageous battle against several ailments - and in his words, he wanted people to know: "I'm not giving up, but I am giving it to God." Randy was known by many for turning wrenches and by countless more for flipping ribs at his family owned business Hog Waller BBQ and More, LLC....

Mrs. Shirley A. Taylor, age 69, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 6, at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Taylor was born in Lake Butler, Florida and had resided in Lake City, Florida for the past 47 years. She was a home maker and worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years at many area nursing homes. She loved her family and enjoyed working in arts & crafts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney L. and Letha Ellis Todd and a sister,...