Ms. Alberta "Berta" Theresa Pape
February 25, 2022
Mrs. Alberta "Ms. Berta" Theresa Pape, age 96 of Starke passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, at Windsor Manor Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Pawnee, Illinois November 16, 1925, to Richard and Bertha (Loveless) Smith. Prior to retiring, Mrs. Pape owned and operated Pape Family Daycare for many years. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church where...
Brenda Kay Spencer
February 25, 2022
Brenda Kay Spencer age 62 passed away on February 18,2022 surrounded by her family. Even though we are completely heartbroken, we are grateful for the time and memories shared with her. Brenda was born February 2, 1960 in Lima, Oh to Virgil Sr. and Ollie(Ritchie) Spencer. Brenda served her country proudly in the United States Army and retired as a...
Barbara Susan Brown
February 24, 2022
It is with heavy hearts yet joyous spirits our family was gathered around our Mother and Nanny; Barbara Susan Wise Brown, age 82 as she took the hand of Jesus and walked into eternity on February 24, 2022 and heard God say, "Well done my good and faithful servant". She was born the daughter of Donald L. and Dorothy J....
Isaiah Rayne Leonard
February 23, 2022
Isaiah Rayne Leonard age 5, of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, unexpectedly. He was born May 19, 2016, in Gainesville and was a kindergarten student at the Keystone Heights Elementary School. Isaiah loved watching Paw Patrol, being outside ridding his scooter, playing on the swing set and jumping on the trampoline. He also liked playing baseball but...
Aaron Carter Bates
February 23, 2022
It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our son and brother, Aaron Carter Bates. Aaron went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. An attorney with Bates Law LLC, Aaron dedicated his lifes purpose to being a voice for the voiceless, helping others who, like him,...
Colonel Arthur Jack Penner
February 23, 2022
Colonel Arthur Jack Penner, age 97, peacefully passed away on February 23rd, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on August 3, 1924 to Selma and Charles Penner in NYC, NY. His Hebrew name was Avrum Ben Yankle. He graduated from Glenville H. S. in Cleveland, Ohio in 1941, and began his undergraduate studies at Ohio State University. He took...
Dennis Harkins
February 23, 2022
Mr. Dennis J. Harkins, 70 of Middleburg, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Jacksonville. Mr. Harkins was born April 7, 1951 in Peekskill, New York to parents Joseph and Julia (Behuniak) Harkins. Dennis enjoyed painting, especially with oil paints and water colors, and could also be found planting plants and gardening in his free time. He was a true...
George Bunyan Cathey Jr.
February 22, 2022
George Bunyan Cathey Jr., age 89 passed away after a short illness on Feb. 22 2022 in Jacksonville. He was born Feb. 21 1933 in Fort Pierce, FL to George, Sr. and Lotta (Herrick) Cathey. George attended school in Fort Pierce until he moved to Key West at age 11. Upon HS graduation, he entered the Navy and served on...
Kenneth Mitchell Crawford
February 20, 2022
Kenneth Mitchell Crawford age 57 of Starke passed away in Gainesville on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Kenneth was born in Tifton, Georgia on January 25, 1965 to Mitchell Wayne and Elaine "Harris" Crawford. For 35 years Mr. Crawford worked as a Lineman for IBEW in the Atlanta area. During his free time, he enjoyed playing games with his sister Brentley,...
Laverne H. Paulk
February 20, 2022
Laverne H. Paulk age 81, of Starke passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Laverne was born on May 23, 1940 in Reidsville, Georgia to the late Nathan and Mary (Brazelle) Hutcheson. Prior to retirement she worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the State of Florida. In addition to her parents she was...
James William Coleman
February 19, 2022
James William Coleman, age 81, of Gainesville died Feb. 14, 2022, at home following a lengthy battle with a rare form of leukemia. Mr. Coleman was born in Nashville, Tenn., and was the youngest child of William Edgar and Mazie Dean (Ramsey) Coleman. He graduated from Isaac Litton High School, and Belmont University with a bachelor's degree in business administration....
Edward Gessner
February 18, 2022
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Daniel Wade Spradley
February 16, 2022
Daniel Wade Spradley, 60 years old, of Gainesville, FL passed away and went to heaven to be with his mother Elsie Irene Spradley and father Clarence Spradley on the date of February 16th 2022. Daniel was born September 18th 1961 in Jessup, GA. He could fix anything. He learned his AC and Appliance skills from his brother Robert Edward Spradley,...
Donna Lynn Powell
February 16, 2022
Donna Lynn Powell, 82, of Zephyrhills, FL entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 16th 2022. Donna was born February 22, 1939 in Brunswick, GA to Samuel (Country) Powell and Louisa (Tillotson) Powell. She was predeceased by her siblings Stephen, David, Jean Alice, and Lynda (Mike), and was survived by one sister, Katherine (Kitty). Her children, Kelly Launiere (Jeff), and...
William Louis Sohl
February 15, 2022
William Louis Sohl Jr. passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2022, under the loving care of Crystal Locke in Hawthorne, Florida.William was born December 1, 1941, to William and Lucy Sohl in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Perry High School in 1959. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1960 and served 4 years as a...
David Douglas Chidester
February 15, 2022
David D. Chidester passed away February 15, 2022 at Palagio Memory Care Senior Living of Orange Park under the care of Vitas Hospice. David was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania to the late Jesse and Helen (Nannah) Chidester. David was the oldest of 13 children. David is survived by his sisters, Dora Jarvis (Paul) of Ohio, Carolyn Dauwe of Texas,...
Elise Priest
February 15, 2022
Elise B Priest gained her heavenly wings to be with the Lord, family and friends on February 15, 2022. Known to her family as Granny, she was born just shortly after her twin sister Delores on March 3, 1929 in Chattahoochee Florida to her parents, C.E. and Ola Betts. Elise started working at an early age at the Greyhound Bus...
Rhonda Arlene Baribeau
February 14, 2022
Ms. Rhonda Arlene Baribeau age 59 of Keystone Heights passed away unexpectedly in Middleburg on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was born in Barre, Vermont on December 31, 1962, to Harold E. and Joyce A. (Londry) Fisk. Ms. Baribeau was former caregiver and enjoyed taking care of others around her in need. She was a kind and helpful member of...
Cong Vo
February 14, 2022
Our loving Father, trusting Husband, kind grandpa, strong brother, and caring best friend, Cong Vo, has passed on 02/10/2022 at the sweet age of 74, in his hometown Gainesville, Florida. His battle with end stage prostate cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite his hardships, Cong has always shown his kindness and...
Carl E. Sievers
February 13, 2022
Mr. Carl E. Sievers, Jr., age 74, of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, in Gainesville. He was born May 14, 1947, in Jacksonville to the late Carl E. and Doloras (Biddle) Sievers, Sr. Mr. Sievers retired as SMSGT (E-8) from the United States Air Force following 38 plus years of dedicated service. He was a longtime member...