All Obituaries

Mr. Alec Dwain Hodges, age 81 of St. George, Georgia, passed away peacefully, with his children by his side, on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Baptist Hospital Hospice Care. Dwain was born in St. George, Georgia to the late Alec E. and Dorothy L. Hodges. He retired from Maxwell House Coffee Company after thirty-three years as a machine operator. He enjoyed fishing, trips to the Great Smoky Mountains, and was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He is survived by his children: Pamela (Gary) Wilson of...

Mr. Michael Eugene “Mike” Taylor, age 60 of Nicholls, Georgia, passed away in Jacksonville on Thursday, April 8, 2021. A lifelong Georgia resident, he was born to the late Arthur E. and Geraldine Taylor. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Nicholls High School and was in the mobile home manufacturing business until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years: Victoria Taylor; son: Michael E. Taylor Jr. of Nicholls; uncles: Raymond...

Bro. Joe Midyette Sr., age 84, a native of Jacksonville, FL., went to be with Jesus in Joanna, SC on March 20, 2021. He Was born on March 19th, 1937 in Jacksonville, FL. Bro. Joe was an anointed minister and pastor of the Gospel for 65 years. He dedicated his entire life to serving Jesus, his mother Nettie having instilled in him from an early age, “The Lord will provide.” He started preaching under his Uncle Buddy Harris’s Tent Revival Ministries, according to the Old Time...

Mr. Chester Arthur “C.A.” Hunt Jr., age 86 of Baldwin, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021. A lifelong Duval County resident, Mr. Hunt was born in Bryceville to the late Chester A. and Frances Higginbotham Hunt Sr. He was a graduate of Baldwin High School and a United States Army veteran. He was a long-time truck driver and retired after thirty-five years of employment with Winn Dixie Grocers. Mr. Hunt was an avid hunter and absolutely loved fox, deer and bear hunting with dogs....

Ms. Dorris E. Green, age 82 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.  She was born in Macon, Georgia to the late Mitchell and Iris (Browning) Watson. Ms. Green was a homemaker and an awesome cook. She loved her family and was devoted to her grandchildren and her cat, Buttons. She enjoyed camping with her late husband and sitting in her favorite rocking chair on her front porch. She is survived by her daughters: Vesta (Chris) Wood of Cheyenne, Wyoming and Charlotte Green of...

Ms. Margaret Ann Warren, age 79 of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born in Jacksonville to the late Avery T. and Iva Lee (Jones) Green, Sr.  Ms. Warren was a longtime homemaker, caring for and raising her family until she went to work as a registrar for the Northeast Florida Safety Council in Jacksonville, where she was employed until her retirement. She was an exceptional cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. Known to have a giving nature, Ms. Warren...

Ms. Kathleen B. Durden, age 91 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born in Telfair County, Georgia to the late John Calvin and Rosella Selph Briley. Ms. Durden had a lengthy career working for Southern Bell and Blue Cross Blue Shield. An accomplished seamstress, she also spent many years working for Sears and Fabric King.  She and her husband pastored churches in the Assemblies of God for many years. They pioneered St. John’s Bluff Assembly of God and...

Mr. Steven W. Dixon passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. 

Ms. Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Merritt, of Jacksonville, has entered into eternal rest. Jackie grew up in New York and Texas, where she met the love of her life, her husband Ray. They relocated many times over the years and eventually settled in Jacksonville.  A loving wife and mother and a tirelessly devoted “Grammie”, Jackie was very passionate in her mission for children with special needs. Jackie and her husband were foster parents to many special needs children...

Mr. Clyde Morris “Mac” Johnson Jr., age 60 of Jacksonville, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. A Jacksonville native, Mr. Johnson was born to the late Clyde Morris and Patricia Kirkland Johnson Sr. He grew up attending and playing baseball at Baldwin Senior and Ed White High Schools. Mr. Johnson was a roofer and carpenter most of his life. He loved spending time outdoors, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed spending time with friends. He was loved by all who knew...