All Obituaries

Mr. David Clifford Galloway, age 88, of Macclenny, Florida went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 after a long glorious life on earth. He was born in Rosman, North Carolina to the late Walter Monroe and Ola Galloway. He retired from the United States Navy and shortly thereafter married his wife of 40 years, Sherrie Hodges Galloway. David was affectionately known as the “Mayor” of the Whispering Pines subdivision. He took that title seriously and enjoyed patrolling...

Mrs. Carrie Lee Cannon, age 78, of Bell, Florida died Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida following an extended illness. Mrs. Cannon was born in Bell, Florida and resided in Lake City, Florida for many years and then moved back to Bell, Florida 28 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of the Bell Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Frances Hall Hart...

Mrs. Elizabeth Cleo Osteen, age 77, of Mayo, Florida died Friday, Feb. 8, in the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida following a long illness. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and lived in Macclenny, Florida for many years before moving to Mayo, Florida 30 years ago. While living in Macclenny she worked as a medical assistant in Jacksonville, Florida and most recently was a homemaker. She was a member of the Brewer Lake Baptist Church, Day, Florida and loved...

Gracie Lee Mikell Raulerson, “Miss Grace”, as she was known to many, passed away Thursday, January 31 in the Acosta Rua Center for Caring, Jacksonville, FL. Miss Grace was the oldest daughter of Robert and Alma Hurst Mikell. She grew up in Macclenny, FL. She met and was married to the love of her life, Johnnie Raulerson, for the better part of 70 years. They raised their daughters, Arvie and Catherine Marie “Frosty” in their home on Florida Avenue. Miss Grace was...

Ms. Elizabeth Sweat Lowery, age 80, of Macclenny, Florida went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2019. She passed away at her home with her family by her side. She was born on October 30, 1938 to the late Alfred Sweat and the late Polly Crews Sweat. Ms. Lowery was a life long resident of Baker County and worked as a bookkeeper with NEFSH and Moyer Marble and Tile until her retirement. She also helped out in the family business, Lowery’s Building Supplies of Macclenny,...

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Wesley Bunn, Jr., age 68, of Baldwin, Florida died Monday, Jan. 28, in the Baptist Medical Center Downtown, Jacksonville, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Bunn was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina and resided in Georgia and Macclenny, Florida before moving to Baldwin, Florida in 1963. He worked as a meat butcher with various food stores, Lewis Business Forms, Winn Dixie, JSO and most recently with Spires IGA Food Stores. in Lake Butler, Florida. He was a...

Ms. Alma Elizabeth Canady, age 91, of Macclenny, Florida passed away, Tuesday, January 22 at her home following a long illness. Ms. Canady was born in Macclenny, Florida to the late Charney and Lear Crews Garrett. She lived for over 50 years in Jacksonville, Florida and moved back to Baker County, Florida to retire over 25 years ago. Ms. Canady was of the Baptist faith and loved her family and friends. She was a housewife most of her life and enjoyed holidays, family reunions, gardening and...

Ms. Linda Diane Griffith, age 57, of Macclenny, Florida died Saturday, Jan. 19, at her residence following a sudden illness. Ms. Griffith had resided in Macclenny, Florida all of her life. She was a homemaker, attended the Glen Friendship Tabernacle and enjoyed spending time with her friends and playing cards. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Wheeler and Mary Louise Hodges Griffith. She is survived by her three sisters, Totie Robson and Nyoka (Wayne) Joiner both of...

Mrs. Andrea Jo Ravan, age 51, of Macclenny, Florida passed away, Monday, January 14 in the St. Vincent’s Riverside Medical Center, Jacksonville, Florida following a brief illness. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and had resided in Macclenny for the last 25 years. She worked as a data entry specialist for CSS construction Solution and Supply Company for the past three years and worked as a Deli Manager at Winn Dixie for 5 years prior. She attended Christian Fellowship Temple and...

Mr. Gilbert “Gil” Leon Ravan, Jr., age 51, of Macclenny, Florida died Saturday, Jan. 5, in the Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, Macclenny, Florida. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida and had resided in Macclenny, Florida for the past 25 years. He worked as a garage door installer in the construction industry most of his life. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, bowling, baseball and his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Andrea Ravan of Macclenny,...