All Obituaries

Mrs. Laura Fern Fortner, age 92, of Live Oak, Florida died Thursday, June 21, in the North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, Florida following a sudden illness. Mrs. Fortner  Was born in Georgetown, Illinois and resided in Golden and Ft. Collins, Colorado before moving to Live Oak, Florida 17 years ago. She worked as a quality control inspector for General Electric Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Corp. for over 37 years until her retirement. She enjoyed the out-doors, country...

Mrs. Dolores Edwina Harrell, age 82, of Lake City, Florida died Tuesday, June 19, in the Baya Point Nursing and Rehab Center, Lake City, Florida following a long illness. She had resided in Lake City, Florida all of her life. She and her late husband, John R. Harrell, were truck drivers with Severt Trucking Company, St. Augustine, Florida for many years. She was a member of the Watertown Congregational Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening, flowers and spending time with her family. She...

Angelina “Angie” Delp Farris, age 39, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away on June 18 at St. Vincent’s Hospital Southside. She was born to Duane and Beki Watson Delp on July 16, 1978 in Jacksonville, Florida. Angie lived most of her life in Baker County. She was a country girl at heart and loved anything to do with the woods. She loved to fish, hunt, run dogs, camp, she also loved to get on the boat and go scalloping, most of all, Angie loved being with her family and...

Mrs. Cheryl Elaine Jordan, age 61, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on June 13, 2018 at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab after an extended battle with diabetes. Mrs. Jordan was born on August 19, 1956 in Charleston, South Carolina to Joe Pearce and Charlotte Fulks Pearce. She married John “Pee Wee” Henry Jordan and they moved to Macclenny, Florida in 1983 where she worked as a Homemaker. Pee Wee and her loved antique car shows and would travel to see them. She also enjoyed the...

Mr. Wilfred “Willie” Joseph Christie, age 63, of Tallahassee, Florida died Monday, June 11, in the Miracle Hill Nursing and Convalescent Home, Tallahassee, Florida following a long illness. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky and had lived in Lake City, Florida for 45 years before moving to Tallahassee, Florida seven years ago. He was employed as a crew member with McDonald’s  Restaurant , Lake City, Florida for ten years and enjoyed volunteer work with the Lake City...

Mr. John William Keene, age 51, of Glen St. Mary, Florida, passed away on June 10, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas on December 31, 1966 to Harley Keene, Sr. and Sally Annie Mae Hindman. John lived most his life in the Jacksonville, Florida area and worked as a land surveyor. In his time off, John loved to go fishing, especially salt water fishing on the Gulf. He enjoyed being outside and built a passion for planting and gardening.  He also enjoyed watching NASCAR especially his...

Mrs. Lisa Marlene Cowart, age 55, of Lake City, Florida died Thursday, May 31, in the Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, Florida following a sudden illness.  Mrs. Cowart had resided in Lake City, Florida all of her life.  She worked many years as a certified nursing assistant in home health and was former produce manager at Spire’s Food Store, Lake City, Florida. She loved her dogs and enjoyed plants, gardening and visiting with friends. She attended the Lake City Church...

Mrs. Malinda Rhoden Wilson, age 80, of Bryceville, Florida died Tuesday, June 5, at her residence following a long illness. Mrs. Wilson was born in Macclenny, Florida and had resided in Bryceville, Florida since 1961. She was a homemaker and loving wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed yard work, going to her lake place and helping her friends.  She was a member of the Brandy Branch Baptist Church, Bryceville, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Eddie and Nellie...

Mr. William Edward Beason, age 72, of Jacksonville, Florida died Friday, June 8, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born in Huntsville, Alabama and had resided in Macclenny, Florida before moving to Jacksonville, Florida. He was self employed and owned Beason’s Services of Jacksonville, Florida for over 40 years which completed custom home repairs and construction. He was the former owner of Macedonia Quick Shop Store, Macclenny, Florida and owner of the...

Mr. James Paul Croft, Sr., age 84, of Macclenny, Florida died Sunday, May 27, in the W. Frank Wells Nursing Home, Macclenny, Florida following a long illness. Mr. Croft was born in Oneco, Florida and resided in Jacksonville, Florida for many years before moving to Macclenny, Florida in 1972. He worked as a fireman with the City of Jacksonville, Florida and retired as a district chief after 20 years of service. He also was in insurance sales with Independent Life Insurance Company, was...