June 17, 2026

Sandra Ann Jackson "Sassy", 78, of Flagler Beach, Florida, passed away on June 17, 2026.

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Sandra lived a life full of love, laughter, adventure, and unforgettable memories. True to her nickname, "Sassy" brought a spark and energy wherever she went. She had a personality that lit up every room and...

June 14, 2026

Mr. Redus "Sparky" Simeul Parks Jr., age 70 of Keystone Heights passed away at his home on Sunday, on June 14, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1955, in Jacksonville to Redus and Louise (Butler) Parks, Jr. Redus spent his life in service to others and dedicated 32 years as a shop foreman and lead mechanic at Clay...

June 14, 2026

Margaret Carolyn Hersey Brannen, age 90 of Theressa passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Grande Cypress Assisted Living in Lake City. She was born on May 27, 1936, in Theressa, to Clyde and Geneva (Alford) Hersey.

Margaret enjoyed a successful career in retail sales, where her warmth and charm endeared her to many customers and...

June 13, 2026

Betty "Becky" Jane Fowler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida. She was 98 years old.

Born on March 22, 1928, in Jacksonville, Florida, Betty was the daughter of Joe Griffin Irby and Mary Agnes Walton Irby. In 1933, her parents became the resident...

June 12, 2026

Sylvia McCauley , 80, of Jacksonville Florida passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026.

Born on November 21, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL. She was devoted to her family, and found her greatest joy in the people she loved most. Her kindness, strength and unwavering love will be remembered by all who knew her.

Sylvia is...

June 12, 2026

Mr. John Marshall Riggs Jr., age 90, a longtime resident of Bradford County, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Gainesville on Friday, June 12, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1936, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to John M. and Nancy Ruth (Haught) Riggs, Sr. Prior to retirement he was the superintendent for Florida Gas in Brooker for...

June 12, 2026

Mr. Wallace Allen Wise, age 87 of Starke passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 3, 1938, in Starke to Chester and Evelyn (Odom) Wise.

A true patriot, Mr. Wise had a rich history of service. He served in the U.S. Army and witnessed significant moments in history,...

June 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Allison Miller, a beloved daughter, mother, and friend, who left us peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Dorothy was born on January 13, 1944, in Vidalia, Georgia, and spent her later years in Jacksonville, Florida, where she created a warm and welcoming home....

June 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Allison Miller, a beloved daughter, mother, and friend, who left us peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Dorothy was born on January 13, 1944, in Vidalia, Georgia, and spent her later years in Jacksonville, Florida, where she created a warm and welcoming home....

June 11, 2026

Mr. Dean "DeanO" Lewis Alliton age 84 of Keystone Heights passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 11, 2026. He was born in Owosso, Michigan, on April 1, 1942, to Jacob and Jennieve (Defrenn) Alliton. He grew up in Owosso and graduated from Owosso High School as a member of the Class of 1960.

During...

June 11, 2026

CHAMPAGNE

Master Sergeant Joseph Ernest Champagne, U.S. Air Force, Retired, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 80.

Joseph was born on March 31, 1946, in Cohoes, New York. He was educated at St. Michael's and Keveny Memorial Academy.

He is survived by his daughter Tamatha (Champagne) Cain (James), and...

June 11, 2026

Linda Katherine Vogel, 83, of Keystone Heights, FL passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, FL. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Bloomington, IL, to the late Joseph and Ruby (Aspel) Vogel.

Linda graduated from Trinity High School in Bloomington, IL in 1961. Linda attended both Illinois State University and Troy State...

June 11, 2026

Barbara Korman, 94, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Gainesville, FL.

Barbara Korman was born on October 28, 1931 in New York, New York, to Samuel Korman and Janet Meltsner Korman.

Barbara graduated from William Russell Bryant HS in Queens, NY. She attended City College of New York.

Barbara is survived by...

June 9, 2026

Thomas Thornton

George "Tom" Thomas Thornton was born June 9, 1946 and passed away on his 80th birthday, June 9, 2026.

He was a 1965 Bishop Kenny graduate and active an alumni. In 1971 he graduated from Jacksonville University with a degree in economics. For over 37 years he worked for the Florida Times-Union as...

June 8, 2026

Richard R. Rich answered God's call on June 8, 2026.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 29, 1955, he was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Barbara Rich. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Thompson (Edwin), his niece Angela McDowell and her children: Scott, Charles and Kailey.

Richard retired from UNF as...

June 7, 2026

Mrs. Bonnie Lee Reed, age 73 of Middleburg passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville following a brief illness. She was born on August 5, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, to Randolf Reid and Ruth (Sayer) Ampey.

Bonnie earned her high school diploma in 1970 at Kubasaki Senior High in Okinawa, Japan....

June 6, 2026

Janice Lillian DeFlorio Plona

December 28, 1950 – June 6, 2026

Janice's warmth, grace, and boundless love will live on forever through the family she adored. Born in the Bronx, NY, to the late Richy and Edna DeFlorio, Jan's early life was uniquely vibrant. Her father served as the maître d' at the legendary NYC...

June 5, 2026

Annie was born to Philip and Annie Tyre on February 6, 1926 in Miami, FL. She was the youngest of five children. She graduated from Miami Tech High School where she studied photography. After graduation she was chosen to go to Panama for a year where she worked for the State Department setting up audio visual equipment at schools....

June 5, 2026

Mrs. Marilyn Mason Kizina, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on Christmas Eve in 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia. Marilyn lived a life full of love, hard work, and passion. She spent her later years in Starke.

Marilyn was a dedicated entrepreneur in the real estate industry, known for establishing and...

June 5, 2026

Mr. George Martin Chambers, age 79 of Keystone Heights, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville. He was born on March 29, 1947, in Washington, DC, to Charles and Virginia (Fletcher) Chambers. He proudly served as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, a role he cherished proudly throughout his life.