Mar 3, 2026

POWELL: John Phillip Powell, 83, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. He was born in Beech Grove, Indiana and was a resident of Middleburg, Florida. He is the son of the late Ralph and Catherine Powell. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He was a Printer Supervisor by trade and was preceded in death by his...

Mar 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Jesus Francisco Braun

April 17, 1931 – March 3, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jesus Francsico Braun, who left this world on March 3, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on April 17, 1931, in Lima, Peru, Jesus dedicated his life to the...

Feb 28, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paul A. Shinholster, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on February 28, 2026, in Alachua, Florida.

Paul was born on July 30, 1945, in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. From his earliest days, he demonstrated a quiet strength and determination that would...

Feb 27, 2026

Mrs. Sandra "Lu" Green Sanders, age 86 of Starke, Florida passed away at her home on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1940, in Gainesville to Robert Alexis and Bessie Lucile (Harris) Green. Her life was a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and purpose, making her home in Starke for many years.

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Feb 26, 2026

Alta Marie Linton, 90, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Gainesville. She was born on May 31, 1935, in Huron, Michigan, to Leonard and Mary Gregory. She carried with her throughout her life the strong values of faith, family, and service that were instilled in her during her early years.

Alta worked...

Feb 25, 2026

Bette Jo Ward passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2026, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family. To know Bette was to understand the true meaning of devotion; she was a woman who built her world around the people she loved.

Born on June 16, 1934, in Statesboro, Ga., Bette was the daughter of Sarah...

Feb 24, 2026

David V. Penland Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his beloved family.

Dave was born on March 10, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina, to his late parents, Boyd Penland and Frances Penland (Ebbs). In his early years, he moved from South Carolina to Oklahoma before eventually...

Feb 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Hunt, who departed this life on February 24, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on November 6, 1931, Ruby was a beacon of love and resilience, touching the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

Feb 23, 2026

Holly Harrell Kitler, age 61, born in Jacksonville, Florida, and a longtime resident of Yulee, Florida, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 23rd, surrounded by her loving family.

For more than 30 years in Yulee, she raised her family and built a home filled with love, laughter, music, faith, and always a...

Feb 23, 2026

William 'Bill' Paul Watkins, 82, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Gainesville. He was born on September 13, 1943, in Willimantic, Connecticut to Paul William and Florence May (Chowanec) Watkins.

Bill made his living working with construction equipment, a trade he took great pride in. He also loved to fish in his...

Feb 22, 2026

Justine Joy, 91, of Starke, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1934, in Huntington, West Virginia to Reverend Ona and Francis Marie Tumbleson.

On August 14, 1979, she married the love of her life, Clayton Joy, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned decades. Justine was a loving and dedicated...

Feb 21, 2026

John Stephen Fenwick, 100, peacefully passed away at his home in Keystone Heights, Florida on Saturday, February 21, 2026. John was born and raised in Burlington, Iowa to Agnes Mary Loeb Fenwick and Arthur St. Clair Fenwick on December 26, 1925. His father's side is rich in Canadian, English and Irish roots and his mother's side French, German and...

Feb 21, 2026

Felicita Concepcion Pemberton, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, known to everyone as Gloria, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on May 1, 1930, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Felicita lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and dedication to her family.

With an Associate's Degree to her name, Felicita...

Feb 21, 2026

Laura Booth, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her

family on February 21, 2026.

Laura was born on September 13, 1930, in Clarksburg, WV to Dr. Charles

Frederick Fisher and Laura Jane Case Fisher. She graduated from Pine Manor

College, Chestnut Hill, MA and from Chatham College, Pittsburgh,...

Feb 21, 2026

Wanda Faye Cribbs, 83, of Starke, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026.

Wanda was born on February 26, 1942, in Starke, Florida, to Frank Robert Coleman and Lily Coleman. A lifelong resident of her beloved hometown, she built a life centered on faith, family, and the simple joys of the outdoors.

She found...

Feb 20, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol J. Verduin who left this world on February 20, 2026, at the age of 72.

Carol was the companion of Peter, mother to Lindsey,  and a cherished stepmother to Elizabeth, Caroline, Brittany, Jessie, and Jamie. She found her greatest joy in relaxing at the beach, ...

Feb 20, 2026

Arnola Hall, age 85, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Middleburg, Florida. Arnola was born on March 14, 1940, in Cairo, Georgia, to James Arnold and Manola Boynton.

On November 11, 1959, she married the love of her life, Richard Wayne Hall Sr. They shared over 60 wonderful years of marriage...

Feb 19, 2026

Serhii Dymovskyi, age 48, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Serhii was born on July 30, 1977, in Ukraine to his late father, Vladimir Dymovskyi, and his mother, Liudmyla Dymovska. Nearly eleven years ago, Serhii made the courageous decision to bring his family from Ukraine to the United States, building a life rooted in...

Feb 19, 2026

Reuben Lloyd Grider, age 92, of Starke passed away Thursday morning February 19, 2026 at Riverwood Health and Rehab Center following a long illness.

Lloyd was born on October 1, 1933 in Douglas, GA to the late Rufus Haskell Grider and Nancy Ann Elizabeth (Eldridge) Grider. The Grider family moved to Starke in 1938. Lloyd was raised...

Feb 18, 2026

Albert "Al" Linden, Jr. of Gainesville, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at E.T. York Haven Hospice after a brief illness.

Al was born on January 13, 1938, in Pawpaw, IL to Albert & Edith Linden. He was raised on a dairy farm and has always been known as a hard worker at whatever task...