Mr. David E. “ Gene” Long, age 76, of Macclenny, FL passed away Friday, September 18, in the comfort of his son’s home, after an extended illness. Mr. Gene was born in Macclenny, FL to the late Hugh and Irene Wilkerson Long. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and spent most of his life attending Raiford Road Church before recently becoming a member of the Community Full Gospel Church, Glen St. Mary, Florida. Mr. Gene worked as a mechanic for Yale Forklift’s...

On Saturday, September 12, 2020, Angelo Pesavento, age 87, of Lake City, FL passed away due to covid-19 complications. He was born in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. to recent Italian immigrants. Following High School graduation, he served in the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge he returned home and married his wife of 55 years, Bonnie, a recent graduate of Marymount College, N.Y. Together they had two children: Evelyn and Michael, and later five grandchildren: Andy, Manny, Grace,...

Mr. Edward Ivan Goodman, age 68, of Lake City, Florida passed away Saturday, September 19th, at North Florida Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Mr. Goodman had resided in Lake City for most of his life and enjoyed many things including kayaking and canoeing, visiting flea markets for new items to collect, and spending time with his loving family. Mr. Goodman was known to be very crafty and good with his hands. Mr. Goodman was preceded in death by his father, Robert Goodman....

Mr. Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Ottinger, age 55, of Lake City, Florida died Monday, Sept. 7, at his residence following a sudden illness. Mr. Ottinger had resided in Lake City, Florida all of his life. He worked as a fork lift driver with Homes of Merit and also was a brick  mason and truss builder with Builder’s First Choice of Lake City. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to country music and splitting wood. He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Ottinger. He is...

Mr. Robert Terrell Manning, Sr., age 78, of Glen St. Mary, Florida died Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Manning was a lifelong resident of Macclenny, Florida. He worked as a diesel mechanic for over 25 years with Taylor Diesel, Jacksonville, Florida and also retired as a school crossing guard with the Baker County Sheriff’s Department. He attended the Macclenny Church of Christ, was an Army...

Mrs. Sarah Lynn Parris, age 50, of Macclenny, Florida died Friday, Sept. 4, at her residence following a brief illness. Sarah was a beautiful soul who brought joy, laughter and happiness to all who know her. Sarah was an animal lover who loved taking care of all that she could. Sarah’s first love was her children. She strived to be the best mother she could be. Sarah gave to charities and donated time as well. Sarah is a yellow rose of Texas recipient by the governor of Texas for her...

Mrs. Frances Lucille Wallace, age 78, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Sept. 4 at her home. She was born in Pulaski, Illinois on 1-17-42. She resided in Rochester Hills, Michigan until moving to Lake City, Florida in 2002. She worked as an inspector for Johnson Controls for over 20 years. She enjoyed flea markets, crafts and the casinos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hezekiah Wallace, her parents, Maurice and Betty Jo Brown, one sister and one grandchild. She is survived by...

Mr. Ralph Mike Blackie, age 89, of Lake City, FL passed away peacefully on September 1st, 2020 in Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, FL. He was born December 21st, 1930 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Edna Anna Marie Kippenhan Smith and Charles Frederick Smith Sr. He resided in Jacksonville, FL before moving to Lake City, FL in 1972. He grew up on a farm and he continued to maintain a small garden until he was no longer physically able. He was a welder ad machinist by trade retiring in...

Mrs. Clara Sue Bowen, age 84, of Macclenny, FL passed away, Thursday, September 3rd, in the Haven Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, FL following a brief illness. Clara Sue was born in Macclenny, FL and resided in Baldwin, FL before returning to Baker County over 40 years ago. She was employed as the Administrator of Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital and Frank Wells Nursing Home for many years before her retirement. She and her late husband Harry enjoyed traveling in their RV attending...

Mr. James Allen “Jim” Garcia, age 75, of Lake City, Florida died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in the Suwannee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Garcia was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee and moved to Lake City, Florida in 1968. He worked as a carpenter in the construction industry for most of his life. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and enjoyed making model ships to display in glass bottles and loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...