Horace Martin
September 13, 2022
Horace F. Martin, age 96, was born in Omega, GA on March 28, 1926 to John Henry and Myra Marie Martin.Horace served in the U. S. Army and was in WW II from 1944 to 1947. He was General Eisenhour's driver. He received many medals during his service. He is a great hero in our eyes.He was owner and operator...
Zachary King,
September 9, 2022
Zachary Bradford King, Sr., 70, of Blountstown, FL walked into everlasting life on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at home. Zach was born September 26,1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Lester King and Mary Ann King.Zach was Valedictorian of his senior class. He furthered his education with one year in Business Administration until he was drafted. Zach served in...
Zachary King,
September 9, 2022
Zachary Bradford King, Sr., 70, of Blountstown, FL walked into everlasting life on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at home. Zach was born September 26,1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late James Lester King and Mary Ann King. Zach was Valedictorian of his senior class. He furthered his education with one year in Business Administration until he was drafted. Zach served...
Marie Robert
September 8, 2022
Mrs. Marie Lorraine Dolores (Dufour) Robert, age 90, of Gainesville, Florida, died peacefully on August 16th, 2022 at her home in the loving care of family. Lorraine was a devoted Catholic, a dedicated and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.She was born on August 3rd 1932 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to George and Marie Dufour. She had two sisters,...
James B Goodson
September 8, 2022
James Brown Goodson III of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed awaySeptember 4, 2022, in the comfort of his home in Keystone Heights.Visitation and Funeral will be held at First United Methodist Church, 419 NE1st St., Gainesville, FL at noon on Friday, September 9th. Pastor Beth Starr ofFirst Methodist Church officiating.Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, SE 21st Ave., Gainesville, FL.Forrest Meadows...
Ralph Beard Williamson
September 8, 2022
Ralph Beard Williamson, 76, of Hawthorne, Florida passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Ralph enjoyed being outdoors and some of the activities included hunting, fishing, yard work, as well as reading his books while listening to his radio. Ralph will be dearly missed and always remembered.Ralph was preceded in death by Theresa (Wife); Gertrude (Mother);...
Norma Edenfield Hoffman
September 6, 2022
Mrs. Norma Edenfield Hoffman 89, of Keystone Heights passed away comfortably ather home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Shewas born in Fort Myers on September 20, 1932, to Ervin E. and Alita (Yomans)Edenfield. Mrs. Hoffman graduated from Ft. Myers High School in 1950, andEarned her Masters Degree in Education with Honors from The University theFlorida....
David Lowell Vaughan
September 5, 2022
David Lowell Vaughan, 66, of Keystone Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5th, 2022 at home. His wife, Geneva Vaughan, survives. They were married on August 21st, 1993 and had just celebrated their 29th year anniversary together.He was born on July 3rd, 1956 in Dayton Ohio, a son to the late Denver Vaughan and Joyce Alcorn Vaughan. A proud...
Patricia Sterling Arnett
September 4, 2022
Mrs. Patricia S. Arnett 95, of Melrose passed away at her home Sunday, September 4, 2022.She was born January 5, 1927, in Jacksonville to George and Eleanor (Rodgers) Sterling.Mrs. Arnett retired from JAX NAS working in their Household Goods Supply departmenthelping military families. She was of the Methodist Faith and loved traveling out west toLas Vegas and Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Rita Elizabeth Siemer
September 4, 2022
Mrs. Rita Elizabeth Siemer 62 of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Shands Hospital unexpectedly. She was born November 6, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland. Rita was a Desert Storm Veteran with the United States Army then she joined the United States Air Force working as a Heavy equipment Mechanic. After returning home she worked for the State...
Marianna Elizabeth Midyette
September 4, 2022
Pending Completion at this time. Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200
Dennis Karl Corbet
September 4, 2022
Mr. Dennis Karl Corbet 73 of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was born August 9, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to William H. and Verna (Gower) Corbet Jr. Dennis served in the United State National Guard (ARNG 111th) and was a retired sales clerk. He enjoyed guitars, guns, and wood working. In addition to...
Joel Randall Smith
September 4, 2022
Joel Randall Smith Jr., 81, of Earleton, passed away with loved ones by his side Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born in Jacksonville November 19, 1940. He served in the United States Navy for 8 years. During his service, he trained in Aviation Electronics and Radar Technology. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA, Puerto...
Rosemary Brown
September 2, 2022
Rosemary "Rosie" Swearingen Brown, 82, of Fort White, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Rosie was born in Augusta, Georgia, on May 24, 1941 to Leonard and Estelle Swearingen. Rosie was married to Jake Brown for over 50 years.Rosie worked as a school crossing guard for the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. She was the first Councilwoman for the City...
Annie L. Palmer
September 2, 2022
Annie "Ann" L Palmer, 91, of Summerville, SC (formally of Alachua County, FL) the widow of the late Oscar "Honey" Palmer peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Life Care of Charleston in North Charleston, SC.She was born on September 11, 1930, at home in the little town of Elza, GA. The...
Rosemary Brown
September 2, 2022
Rosemary "Rosie" Swearingen Brown, 82, of Fort White, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Rosie was born in Augusta, Georgia, on May 24, 1941 to Leonard and Estelle Swearingen. Rosie was married to Jake Brown for over 50 years. Rosie worked as a school crossing guard for the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. She was the first Councilwoman for the...
Mary E. Page
September 1, 2022
Mrs. Mary E. Page 89 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Park of the Palms Willey Manor. She was born September 26, 1932, in Providence, Rhode Island to Owen Francis Sr. and Elizabeth Veronica (Melville) ONeil. She attended Providence College where she earned her Bachelor of Library Science Degree and retired as a highly valued Librarian...
Thomas Whitney Shirley,
August 31, 2022
Tom Shirleywas born on October 8, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida, and was called to his eternal rest on August 24, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida.Tom is survived by his wife, Betty Shirley, sister Carol Marohn (Richard), identical twin sons Tommy (Jen) and Terry (Cathi), and grandchildren Zachary, Kaitlin, Jessica, Caden, Jacob and Callan, along with extended step grandchildren Brooke, Issac, Leslie,...
Richard G. Roskos
August 30, 2022
Richard G. Roskos, 94 of Gainesville, FL. passed away on Wednesday, August 24th. Richard was born in Pittsburgh, PA and moved to this area in 1995 from Ohio. Prior to his retirement, Richard was the Chief Engineer for Kettering Health Greene Memorial Hospital and he also served our Country in the Navy during World War II. He was a member...
Haley Ranee Edwards
August 30, 2022
Haley Renee Edwards, of Orange Park, FL, passed on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the tender age of 19. Born in Norfolk, VA, on March7, 2003, Haley was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Shevon Edwards. Haley had a great love for animals and loved to draw. She was so creative that she created her own character named Toxic. Haley...