Guerry Forbes Funeral Home

11/07/2025

🤍 Hawke and Brittnee Forbes are honored to continue Bill Guerry’s legacy at Guerry Forbes Funeral Home of Lake City. What began as a family’s mission of service and compassion now continues through a third generation.

Each generation of the Guerry family has been united by the purpose of guiding families with care for years to come.

A tradition of service since 1982.

11/04/2025

Maxine Pamela Raulerson, 73 of Glen St. Mary, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born in Jacksonville to the late Maxie Sands and Sarah Kirkland on January 16, 1952. Known best as “Pam”, Mrs. Raulerson worked for many years as a dispatcher for TriStar Carriers.

In her down time, Pam loved to be surrounded by her family. She was a talented cook and enjoyed tending to her garden and flowers. She also loved to sew. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and also a loving mother to her puppy dog, “Molly”.

She was preceded in death by her father Maxie Sands, mother and step father, Sarah Dolly and George Register, and brothers, Maxie Duane Sands and Steve Register.

She leaves behind her husband of thirty five years, Mr. Raymond Raulerson of Glen St. Mary; her son, Troy (Shana) Jones of Macclenny and grandchildren, Cameron Jones, Caleb Jones, and Adyson Jones. She also leaves behind two brothers, Duane (Pam) Register and Tony (Julie) Register, as well as extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Pam’s life will be held Friday, November 7, 2025 at Raiford Road Church at 11:00 AM with Bro. Dewey Stalvey officiating. The family will receive friends at the church at 10:00 AM. Final memorialization will be by cremation.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Raulerson family during their time of loss.

11/01/2025

Drew Richardson, 76 of Jacksonville, passed from this life on Friday, October 31, 2025. Drew was the son of Andrew and Ruby Richardson, born in Sanderson on October 1, 1949. He attended Lake City Community College where he received his associates degree. He would work for Seaboard Coastline/ CSX for forty two years until his retirement in 2011. He attended Westside Family Worship Center where he served faithfully as a board member and usher. He also was a member of NAVRE, Unit 41.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Glenda Kaye Richardson; and siblings, Lavonia Newmans, Luther Richardson, and Shirley White.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna Richardson of Jacksonville; children, Tonya (David) Godwin of Taylor, Amy (Jeff) Davis of Glen St. Mary, Susie (Doug) Buck, Leah Richardson, and Tim Marlow all of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Glenna Kaye (Braden) Gray, Gannon (Bailey) Godwin, Kaylan (Brason) Caley, Hannah Davis, Katherine (Sean) Matheny, Ava Marlow, Caleb Herndon, and Anastasia Elbers; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, Jimmy (Linda) Richardson, Johnny (Theresa) Richardson, and Gordon (Cathy) Richardson all of Glen St. Mary; and extended family members.

A visitation will be held at Christian Fellowship Temple on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Westside Family Worship Center, 9717 103rd Street, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jimmy Wilder officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at South Prong Cemetery.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Richardson family during their time of loss.

11/01/2025

Christopher James Gazes, 83 of Glen St. Mary, passed from this life on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Chris was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of James C . and Ruth (Dorrity) Gazes. He would join the United States Navy and was honorably discharged as an E5. He then attended the University of South Carolina, where he received a bachelor’s in psychology, as well as a degree in business management. He would begin a career shortly after with Barnett Bank of Jacksonville, where he later became Vice President in the finance department. In 1979, Chris had a vision for a career change, obtained a contractor and broker’s license and started his own business, GF Florida Operating Alpha, Incorporated. He specialized in real estate development and worked until retirement this year.

Mr. Gazes also served on the Baker County Hospital Authority Board, Baker County Development Commission, Northeast Florida Builders Association, and the BCDC.

Chris had a love for nature and the outdoors. He had a passion for fly fishing, bass fishing, diving, hiking, hunting, motorcycle rides, and camping. He also enjoyed tinkering around and could fix just about anything. He had created his own oasis on his property in Baker County and loved to spend time admiring his life’s work. He had a heart for others and was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family.

He is survived by his son, James Gazes of Glen St. Mary and his devoted companion, Janet Smith, who was by his side for many years. He was also a proud father to his bonus children who held a special place in his heart, Jessica (Gerald) Gonzalez, Rachael (Robert) Conrad, and David (Colette) Smith; grandchildren, Jag (Madisyn) Knabb, Jett Knabb, Jolton Knabb, Caleb Roberts, Matthew Smith, and Gianna Smith; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM on his property, The Sanctuary, Sanctuary Way, Glen St. Mary, Florida.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gazes family during their time of loss.

10/31/2025

Supornpun Chansuta Groth, 75 of Glen St. Mary, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital. Born on September 14, 1950 in Ubon, Thailand, Supornpun was the daughter of Suban and Punee Chansuta.

Mrs. Groth was very involved In the Buddhist community in Florida, attending Watpa Bodhiyana Temple in Palatka. She was considered a leader amongst the members there. She studied Thai dance in her younger years and thoroughly enjoyed expressing her cultures traditions. She also had a loved for flowers and gardening. Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She leaves behind her husband, Kent Groth of Glen St. Mary; son, Frank (Lisa) Hanna, III of Middleburg; grandchildren, Dylan Hanna and Frank Hanna, IV; great grandson, Kodi Hanna; siblings, Oot Chansuta, Ott Chansuta, and Thinagong Chansuta; as well as extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings, and a grandson, Kodi Hanna.

Final memorialization will be by cremation and a celebration of life will be held at the temple at a later date.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Groth family during their time of loss.

10/31/2025

Wayne Hertis Morrison, 78 of Hahira and formerly of Macclenny, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at his home. Wayne was born in Montgomery, Alabama to Willie H. and Alice Dobson Morrison on October 12, 1947. He joined the United States Army at the age of 17 and was sent to defend our country in Vietnam. Upon his return, his brother had enlisted, so Wayne decided to go back and serve another tour alongside his brother. After an honorable discharge, Wayne went to work for CSX , where he would work as an engineer for nearly 40 years until his retirement.

Wayne was the life of the party and loved to make memories with friends and family. He enjoyed grilling and could cook some of the best ribs you ever ate. Wayne’s main passion was golf and he had become a skilled player over years of practice. He also enjoyed fishing. Wayne had spent the last part of his life in Hahira, but spent some time in The Villages after moving from Macclenny, where he had spent the majority of his life.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Dickie Tidwell, Keith Morrison, and Chloe McElroy; and a great grandchild, Jackson Morrison.

He leaves behind family who cherish years of memories; his sons, Wayne Morrison and Joshua Morrison both of Macclenny; grandchildren, Logan Morrison, Abbey Morrison, Myles Morrison, and Madison Morrison; one great grandchild, Riley Morrison; siblings, James Morrison, Holly Edelen, and Nina Morrison; as well as extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends in the chapel at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Wayfare Cemetery, Statenville, Georgia.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Morrison family during their time of loss.

10/29/2025

Wendy Olivia Dennard, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital, age 46. She was born in Jacksonville on October 28, 1979 to Mr. Herbert and Merry Strickland Thomas. Wendy was a doting mother and dedicated wife. She had a bubbly personality and was always willing to go out of her way to could lift the spirit of others. She loved to decorate and plan get-togethers and parties. She was known to be quite the entertainer. She also enjoyed crafts.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Joseph “Joe” Dennard; three children, Joey, Jr., Marianna, and Grayson; sisters, Sherri (Ben) Stone of Callahan and Mary Haga of Jacksonville; nieces and nephews, Ben, Matthew, Hailey, Chloe, Taylor, Nathan, and Kattie; as well as extended family members.

A Celebration of Wendy’s life will be held in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 PM until the hour of service.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dennard family during their time of loss.

10/28/2025

Joyce Fish Thrift went to her eternal home on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her family, under the care of Community Hospice at Frank Wells Nursing Home. She was born on January 6, 1929 to Benjamin Gay Foy Fish and Sarah Ann Canaday Fish, the sixth of twelve children. She grew up in Taylor, Florida.

At the age of 18, she married her love and life partner, Buford Thrift. They made their home in Moniac, Georgia. Together they started Buford Thrift Farm. They had a successful meat packing business and poultry farm.

After Buford’s passing, she started the next chapter of her life. Joyce was always very active in church and serving the Lord. She traveled to six different countries and across America serving and doing mission work. If you ever had a conversation with Joyce Thrift, you could expect your salvation to be her top priority. She was never afraid to share her love for her savior.

In 1997, she started the Florida Georgia (FlaGa) Iris society in Baker County. She got her master gardener degree and became a judge, teacher and lecturer all over the country. Her chauffer throughout their travels was her dear friend and sister in law, Pat Fish.

She is preceded in death by her husband, ten brothers and sisters, and her son in law, Richard Raulerson.

She is survived by her children, Penny Raulerson and Buford (Dana) Thrift, Jr.; grandchildren, Brad (Tracey) Raulerson, Judd (Vickie) Raulerson, DuShayne (Felicia) Raulerson, Amanda (Ronnie) Moran, Nathan (Brittany) Thrift, Kallie Raulerson, R***r Raulerson, and Dixie Raulerson; sister, Typhnes (Don) Midkiff ;twelve great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Christian Fellowship Temple with Rev. Richard Fish officiating and Pastor Timmy Thomas assisting. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Interment will follow at Sands-Thrift Cemetery in Moniac.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thrift family during their time of loss.

10/27/2025

Arthur Dale Van Doran, Jr., 77 of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 after an extended illness. The son of Arthur, Sr. and Doris (Hicks), “Dugan” was born in Macclenny on September 23, 1948. He worked for many years in construction and specialized in telecommunications.

He loved to spend his free time outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and loved to run dogs in the hunting woods. Dugan was also a skilled musician who built his own instruments. He loved to play bluegrass music with family and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Geraldine Van Doran.

He is survived by his children, Arthur Dale (Jennifer) Van Doran, III of Middleburg and Ona Meliah (Michael) Long of Macclenny; step children, Steven (Holly) Joiner of Jacksonville and Justin Joiner of California; his longtime partner of thirty five years, Ms. Linda Joiner of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Bailey, Shelby, Kaylee, Linda and Leila; and a brother, Richard Michael (Nanette) Van Doran of Jacksonville. Dugan was also survived by cousins and other extended family members who loved him dearly.

The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Manntown Cemetery with Rev. David Thomas officiating.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Van Doran family during their time of loss.

10/26/2025

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🥳Wishing a very happy birthday to the man who started it all, Bill Guerry, also known as Papa. Your life’s work and dedication to serving others built a foundation that our family is proud to carry forward.

🤍We love you and celebrate you today and always!

10/24/2025

🤍Honored to serve our communities throughout North Florida.

10/23/2025

Norma Ann Combs, 88, passed from this life and into eternal rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Frank Wells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Norma was the daughter of Fred and Maybelle Davis Mann, born in Jacksonville on July 9, 1937. She attended Andrew Jackson High School. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Maxie Franklin Combs, and together they raised three sons, Jimmy, Michael, and Clint.

Ms. Norma worked for thirty years with Southern Bell (Bell South) until her retirement. Outside of work, she enjoyed tending to her yard and flowers. For her twenty-eighth birthday, Maxie purchased her a piano and she learned to be a skilled pianist. She loved to play and sing, and music was a common bond for the Combs family. Mr. and Mrs. Combs were founding members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Macclenny and attended there for many years. Above all else, Norma was proud to be a devoted wife and caring mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Orson Mann; and her husband of sixty five years, Maxie Combs.

She leaves behind her three sons, Jimmy (Kathy) Combs of Macclenny, Michael (Denise) Combs of West Jefferson, North Carolina, and Clinton (Anita) Combs of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Debbie (David) Byrd, Lindsay Combs, Eddie (Jennifer) Reed, Laura (Bryan) Lakey, Matthew Combs, Anna Grace Combs, Dalton Hatcher, Austin Hatcher, and Jared Hatcher; sixteen great grandchildren; a sister, Linda (David) Edwards of Callahan; and a great host of extended family members and close friends.

A celebration of Ms. Norma’s life will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 1:00 PM with Pastor Mike Ramondetta and Rev. Ray Mayfield officiating. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 12:00 PM and interment will follow at Cedar Creek Cemetery.

The staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Combs family during their time of loss.