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At Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, we offer compassionate service that goes above and beyond your expectations.

We are funeral service professionals with a sincere desire to reward each family who has placed their trust and confidence in us by being attentive to every detail, displaying the highest level of courtesy and compassion and providing the greatest measure

10/26/2026

Margaret Carter, age 83 of Macclenny, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2026. Born in Lake City to the late Mayo and Minnie Lee Battles Carter, Margaret was a 1961 graduate of Baker County High School. After spending a number of years living in Ohio and New York, she returned home to Baker County over twenty years ago. She will be remembered as a kind woman who loved to laugh and dance. She enjoyed attending Emmanuel Church of God in Christ where she was a member. Ms. Carter cherished her family and was devoted to her grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons: Greg (Jennifer) Carter of Macclenny and Leroy (Carolyn) Burroughs of Springfield, Ohio; daughters: Angie Burroughs and Shirley Ruise, both of Macclenny; sisters: Angie (Lynward) Bones and Mary Bristol, all of Macclenny. Sixteen grandchildren, fifty-one great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild also survive. Ms. Carter was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Stella Mae Carter, Betty Jean Carter, and Leo Carter.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, 450 S. 8th Street, Macclenny, Florida with Elder Joe Nathan Ruise officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery, Macclenny. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2026, in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home.

Bill Guerry and the staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Macclenny is honored to serve the Carter family.

10/23/2026

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Heather Marie Blaze, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2026, at the age of 72, with her daughters lovingly by her side.

She was a woman of tremendous faith, a loving heart, and a deep devotion to her family. Her love for Jesus was the foundation of her life. She believed in the power of prayer and found comfort, strength, and peace in her relationship with the Lord.

She enjoyed the simple blessings of life, including working on puzzles, spending time with loved ones, and reading her daily devotional, Jesus Calling. Her faith was not simply something she spoke about; it was something she lived.

Above all, she loved her family. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were among her greatest blessings. Her love reached far beyond her immediate family, touching the hearts of friends, extended family, and the many people who were fortunate enough to know her.

She leaves behind her loving children; Terry Francis (Berenice) of Texas, Melissa Radatz (Paul) of Wisconsin, Jason Dove (Beth) of Georgia, Destiny Brookins (Phillip) of Florida, and Brandy (Roy) of Florida.

She was also blessed with a large and loving family of grandchildren and their loved ones, including: Jordan (Thomas), Michelle, Amber (Ella, Braxton, Joshua), Jonathon (Sammy), Kelsey (Terry), Jacobie, Makalya (Dawson, Paisley), Connor, Megan (Nick), Taylor (Alex), Jason Jr., McKenzie, Bailey, RJ, Blake, Mason, Addilynn, Caitlin, Matthew, Scarlett, Daniela, Dariana, and Natalia.

She also leaves behind cherished great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

Among her beloved nieces and nephews are Jeremy (Martha), Carlton (Andrea), Katrina, and Mary (John).

She was blessed with treasured friendships, including Nikki (Tommy), Pat, Rhonda, and Cheryl. She also held a special place in her heart for her faithful prayer warriors, whose prayers, friendship, and love meant so much to her.

She was preceded in death by her one true love, Jack Blaze; her beloved daughter, Stephanie Chandler; her parents; and her siblings.

Although our hearts are broken by her passing, we find comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus, reunited with those she loved and missed so dearly.

Her life was a beautiful reminder that love is not measured by the years we are given, but by the lives we touch, the memories we create, and the faith we carry.

Her family will forever cherish her love, her prayers, her laughter, and the countless memories that will remain in their hearts.

Her earthly journey has ended, but her heavenly life has just begun.

Well done, good and faithful servant. — Matthew 25:23

Until we meet again, we will carry your love in our hearts. ❤️

This tribute was lovingly prepared by Ms. Blaze’s family.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home.

10/22/2026

Reverend Mark Woods, 75, of Macclenny, passed from this life into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Mark was born on May 29, 1951, in Sanderson to Percy and Evelyn (Griffis) Woods, one of thirteen children.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Papa Bear who always made his family a priority. Mark never missed a family milestone or event.

For forty-two years, Brother Mark gave his time freely to Taylor Church, serving as pastor because he believed for him ministry was a calling, not a career. He walked hand in hand with people through life's highest highs and lowest lows, faithfully standing beside them through weddings, funerals, and everything between.

Away from church, Mark's entrepreneurial spirit shined bright. He successfully owned and operated several local businesses that employed local people and helped them support their families.

Brother Mark will be remembered for his true servant's heart and his hardworking nature.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Woods of Macclenny; his children, Vikki (Adam) Charboneau of Jacksonville, Marc (Abbey) Woods and Joshua (Betsey) Woods, both of Macclenny, and Bear (Jennifer) Woods of Wetumpka, Alabama; grandchildren, Ava, Elle, Chloe, Kinley, Layla, Winsley, Landri, Bo Winston, Windham, and Winnie Jo; and a host of siblings and extended family members.

Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Taylor Church- Bro. Mark's church home.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.

10/21/2026

Rodney Alton Amburgey, Jr., age 61 of Baldwin, passed from this life on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Rodney was the son of Rodney, Sr. and Barbara (Harper) Amburgey, born in Governor’s Island, New York on December 27, 1964. He would graduate from Sandalwood High School and residing in the Jacksonville area for the majority of his life. He worked for many years as a painter and enjoyed arts and crafts outside of work. He loved listening to music and tinkering around. Rodney was always willing to lend a helping hand to others in need and will be remembered as a loving father and son.

Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Amburgey, Sr. ; mother, Barbara Briscoe; and two siblings.

He is survived by his children, James Amburgey of Baldwin and Amy Amburgey; stepfather, John “Tom” Briscoe, Sr. of Baldwin; and other extended family members and friends.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.

10/21/2026

James David Manning, Jr., age 54 of Macclenny, departed this life and walked through the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. David was the son of the late James, Sr. and Hilda (Bullard) Manning, born in Gainesville on December 23, 1971.

David was a man of strong faith and high spirits who never allowed his physical limitations to prevent him from achieving goals in life. Anytime you saw David, you recognized him from his bright smile and his consistent uplifting words. David worked for several years at the Wal-Mart in Macclenny as a greeter, where he would brighten the days of shoppers as they passed through the doors.

David’s true joy in life and the legacy he will leave behind was his love and dedication to the youth. With the Baker County Touchdown Club, David served as both an assistant and head coach for many years, touching countless lives in the process. He found joy in getting the best out of his players and inspiring them to achieve success. He also had stints at Baker County Middle School and Baldwin Middle/High School, where he was instrumental in those programs' success.

The more important battle was won off the field in David’s mind. His main goal was to make sure his players knew Jesus. He was involved with different youth programs over the years and would do whatever he could to help children and made sure they had a relationship with the Lord. When his health declined, David would take his ministering to online gaming, where he could reach souls around the world who may not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, while bonding over video games.

David’s presence will be deeply missed in the community and multiple generations of young people will forever remember “Brother David” or “Coach David”.

He leaves behind two siblings, Derek (Beth) Manning of Sanderson and Denise (David) Durham of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; nieces and nephews, Austin (Taylor) Manning, Kaleb (Jacqueline) Manning, Brylee Durham, and Blakely Durham; great nieces and nephews, Della Rose, Chandler, Emersyn, and Cohen Manning; as well as a great host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Christian Fellowship Temple. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at South Prong Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.

10/15/2026

Gail Gillespie Davis, 77 of Sanderson, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2026 after an extended illness. Gail was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 30, 1949. She was the daughter of Mattie (Ozment) Gillespie and former Chicago Cubs catcher, Paul Gillespie. Gail worked for over twenty five years as a manager in the optometry field.

Gail was a diehard Georgia Bulldogs fan. She also enjoyed spending hunting season with her husband. They loved hunting together in South Carolina, where she got to kill several trophy bucks. At home, she enjoyed the company of her pets, most recently, Little Bit, her dachshund.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sam; and two grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Russell “Rusty” Davis of Sanderson; children, Paul (Melissa) Blackman of Sebring and Annette (Kevin Brown) Blackman of Interlachen; grandchildren, Brooks and Gerig; three great grandchildren; and two sisters, Gwen and Glenda.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home.

10/10/2026

Shirley Yvonne Johnson, 83 of Maxville, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Shirley was the daughter of Daulphus and Mary Caroline (Tanner) Higginbotham, born on July 6, 1943. She was a lifelong resident of the Maxville area. She attended Florida Community College at Jacksonville and obtained her LPN license.

Away from work, Mrs. Shirley was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being home, surrounded by her kids and grandbabies, cooking meals for them to enjoy. She also enjoyed reading.

She was preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; her husband, Carl Johnson, Sr., and a grandson; Bryson Johnson.

She is survived by her loving children; Carl (Tiffany) Johnson, Jr. of Augusta, Georgia, and Carol Williams and Deborah Johnson both of Gainesville; grandchildren, Randy (Kris) Williams, Megan Williams, Whitney Johnson, and Cale Johnson; great grandchildren, Lillee, Marley, Everett, Garrett, Olivia, Teller, Ellis; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Higginbotham; as well as extended family members.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 12, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Maxville at 11:00 AM with Rev. Richard Fish officiating. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Long Branch Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.

10/07/2026

Rosa Lee Bellville, best known as “Rose”, passed from this life and into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at W. Frank Wells Nursing Home, age 89. She was born in Baker County on May 3, 1937 to Lonnie Starling and Myrtle Harvey. Ms. Rose would work for many years as a dietician at Ed Fraser Hospital.

Rose looked forward to shopping trips with her family. She loved a good word search and watching the game show network. When she was able, she enjoyed fishing trips. She was most content when she was surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her father Lonnie Starling; mother and stepfather, Myrtle and Son Alford; eight siblings; her husband, Mr. Arthur Belleville; and two sons, Dale Young and Mark Young.

She is survived by her children, Ricky (Barbara) Belleville, Lori (Doug) Jones, and Rob (Hope) Starling; eleven grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren; and two sisters, Patty (Mike) Combs and Debbie (Paul) McAllister; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 1:00PM in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.

10/05/2026

Marion Judith Mann, 81 of Macclenny, passed from this life on Friday, October 2, 2026. Marion was the daughter of Albert and Mary (Munch) Cowles, born on June 17, 1945 in Jacksonville. She grew up in the beaches area and graduated from Duncan U. Fletcher High School. She worked for many years for the State of Florida.

Most important in Marion’s life was family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a longtime member of the Woman’s Club of Macclenny. She treasured her time spent with friends there, especially trips to the Alhambra Dinner Theatre. She enjoyed tending to her plants and spending evenings on her porch swing. She also enjoyed traveling when she was able.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jesse Allen Mann.

She is survived by her children, Christopher (Rhonda) Johnson of Callahan, Mary Ann (John) Watson of Green Cove, and Mike Johnson of Tennessee; grandchildren, Leighton, Lyndsey, Tim, Josh, and Amanda; fourteen great grandchildren; siblings, Larry (Pat) Cowles of California and Beth Harrell of Fernandina; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM at Jacksonville National Cemetery with Rev. Joel Griffis officiating.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home, Macclenny.

10/03/2026

Linda Sue Combs, beloved wife, mother, and our Granny Sue, was called home into the arms of her Savior on October 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 82.

Linda Sue was a lifelong resident of Baker County, born on June 26, 1944, to Mr. Fred Conner and Gladys (Dinkins) Walker.

She cherished the life she shared with her beloved husband Ray, with whom she spent 63 beautiful years of love, laughter, and treasured memories

Linda Sue cherished the years she spent working alongside her mother at Northeast Florida Telephone Company, where she proudly dedicated 28 years before retiring. She was also a lifelong and devoted member of Macclenny Church of God.

She found joy in catfishing, traveling, trips to Hobby Lobby, cooking for her family, and celebrating Christmas. She loved decorating her home, and making it warm and welcoming.

Above all, she loved her family!

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Edward Ray Combs, and her parents, Fred Conner and Gladys Walker.

She is survived by her three children: Vicki R.Combs, Karen D.Higginbotham, and Edward R. Combs Jr. (Danyle) ; Two brothers, Fred Paul Conner (Grace), Toppy Conner (Elaine). Her eight grandchildren: Robert Yeomans (Kim), Shelley Maurer (Aaron), Brittany Fuller, Shane Norman(Megan), Beyonka Harris (Jarrod), Brandon Combs (Jennifer), Hunter Robinson (Nicole), Paytan Robinson and 24 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Macclenny Church of God with Pastor Gavin Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 AM. She will be laid to rest at Taylor Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Combs, Robert Yeomans, Shane Norman, Aaron Maurer, Hunter Robinson, and Vincent Fuller.

Honorary pallbearers are Jarrod Harris, Freddie Conner, and Mitchell Conner.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral directors and staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home.

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