All Obituaries

Sara Jacquelyn Engels  known to friends as “Jackie”, (84) earned her angel wings after a lengthy illness on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born August 20, 1938, in Pensacola, FL to Annie Laurie Burgess Merritt Taylor and Lofton Scott Merritt, Sr.  Jackie graduated from Pensacola High School, and Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Pensacola, FL.  Jackie was a registered nurse for over 35 years at Riverside Hospital and St. Vincent’s Hospital in...

Mr. Larry Thomas, 69, passed peacefully on December 24, 2022. He was born Feb 14, 1953, in Jacksonville to Judy and Leverett Thomas.  Larry graduated from Plantation High School and worked at Gerdau Ameristeel for 36 years as a crane operator. He is survived by his wife Rhonda, daughter Lisa Chamberlain (Robb), son Jake Thomas (Kim), grandchildren Chase, Colby, Zane and Beau, a sister Judy Smith, and mother Judy Thomas. Larry was a kind soul and one who was always...

Mrs. Alice Nell (Jordan) Holmes, age 81 of Bryceville, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Macclenny Nursing and Rehab after an extended illness. She was born in Homerville, Georgia and had been a Bryceville resident since 1974. Mrs. Holmes was employed by Revlon, Inc. until the time of her retirement in 2006. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, watching movies, decorating the house for every...

Ms. Geraldine B. Rivenbark, age 76 of Baldwin, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022. Ms. Geraldine was originally from Pelham, Georgia but spent time in North Carolina and Jacksonville before settling in Baldwin eleven years ago. A very sociable, people-oriented person, she worked for some time in the catering industry. In her later years she enjoyed sharing her love of Jesus while hosting bible studies in her home. She loved her family and was devoted to her grandchildren. She is survived...

Mr. John D. Sabiston, a twenty-five-year resident of Baldwin, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the age of 68.  He was born in Bayshore, New York and was a United States Coast Guard Veteran. He was an engineer and had been employed by CSX Railroad for thirty-three years at the time of his retirement.  Mr. Sabiston was an avid fisherman who especially enjoyed marlin fishing and participating in and winning kingfish tournaments. His love of the water prompted his fondness of...

Lane Kerry Garvin, age 25 of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. Lane was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and was working in the electrical field. He was a fun-loving kid at heart and enjoyed skateboarding, fishing, kayaking, surfing and anything outdoors. He always found the positive in any situation and his compassion for others was boundless. He loved with his whole heart and his family and friends were all blessed with his love. Lane is survived by his mother:...

Melissa Lee Cox, daughter of Jimmy Todd, Jr. and Wilma Livingston, passed away October 4, 2022.  Melissa was considered the life of the party and was always thinking of others. She enjoyed spending time with her friends as well as going to the river. She absolutely adored her granddaughter and loved spending time with her family. Melissa was a hairdresser for 13 years.  She is survived by her mother: Wilma Todd; brother: Donald Cox; daughter: Alexis Cox (Anthony Prescott);...

Kenneth Gann 78, passed from this Earthly life into the arms of Jesus on Monday October 3, 2022, peacefully, after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife of 55 years Justine (Bell) Gann; his two sons: Brian (Nikki) Gann and Michael (Laura) Gann; brother: Derryl (Susie) Gann; sisters: Sherryl (Joe) O’Donnell, Karen (Ron) Wells, and Barbara Carter; grandchildren: Conner Gann, Kathryn Gann, and Jacob Gann; brother-in-law: J.C. (Pat) Bell,...

Mr. James Earl Jeffries, age 89 of Jacksonville, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born in Russellville, Alabama to the late Edward and Hattie Helms Jeffries. Upon high school graduation, Mr. Jeffries enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and during his service was a recipient of the Naval Occupation Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. At the completion of his service, he began a forty-year career at Great Southern Trucking Company, which...

Mr. Quentin K. Clay, age 91 of Bryceville, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. Mr. Clay grew up in Indiana and was a proud United States Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War. He obtained his pilot’s license and loved flying and all aspects of aviation. He also enjoyed music and woodworking. In 1985 Mr. Clay settled in Bryceville and into the home he built himself. He became a member of Bryceville First Baptist Church and retired after 26 years of employment with...