Mrs. Oleda Beatrice "Bea" Smith, 96, a longtime resident of Starke passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born on October 21, 1924 in Covington, Virginia to the late Hida Felix and Mabel Celia (Kemper) Jones. Bea was a homemaker and will be remembered for her faith in God, teaching Sunday school for decades,...
Mr. William Mayberry, Jr. 90, of Daytona Beach passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania May 28, 1931, to the late William and Eva (Wellhausen) Mayberry, Sr. and had served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Mayberry was employed as a Design Engineer by General Electric, the Apollo Program...
Mr. Edward Joseph "Eddie Joe" Wainwright, Jr. 85 a lifelong resident of Melrose passed away at his home Monday, September 20, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born October 18, 1935, in Kingsley Lake to Edward Joseph and Curtis (Roundtree) Wainwright, Sr. and served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Wainwright was employed by the Department of Defense...
Russell "Popeye" Thornton age 48, passed away September 20, 2021, at Putnam Community Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1972, in Gainesville to Kathy Nell (Prescott) Drawdy and Russell Oliver Thornton, Sr. and raised in Brooker. Popeye graduated from Bradford High School in 1991. His occupations included varying areas in construction and mechanic work. Popeye...
Mr. Richard D. Gerhart 83 of Melrose passed away at his home. He was born November 1, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana to George and Doris (Johnson) Gerhart. He served in the United States Army and was a retired Sheet Metal Mechanic. Mr. Gerhart attended the 7th Day Adventist Church and had a passion for inventing, and enjoyed studying, teaching, gardening...
Josephine Breazeale Thompson, 89, who passed away on September 19, 2021, will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM from the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery (Gate #1) with Bro. Joe Martin Breazeale officiating. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Savannah, Georgia and a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida. She was a member of Middleburg United Methodist Church. She is the daughter...
Mr. Jimmy Ray Joyner age 74, of Starke passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. Jimmy was born in Alachua County on August 2, 1947. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement worked as an electrician and was a member of the local chapter...
Mr. Clarence "Bert" Herbert Williams Jr., 67 of Keystone Heights passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. He was born March 18, 1954, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Clarence and Vera (Dawkins) Williams. From ages one to nine, Bert was raised in the Philippines. He was a corporate airlines pilot and instructor. Bert held a membership at Hope Baptist Church...
Donald "Donny" Glenn Gindlesperger, 44, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on September 15, 2021. Donny was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 23, 1977 to Donald and Deborah Gindlesperger.Donny was married to Lisa for 15 years. He graduated from Bell High School where he received a high school diploma. Donny worked as a cowboy and heavy equipment operator...
Donald "Donny" Glenn Gindlesperger, 44, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on September 15, 2021. Donny was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on June 23, 1977 to Donald and Deborah Gindlesperger. Donny was married to Lisa for 15 years. He graduated from Bell High School where he received a high school diploma. Donny worked as a cowboy and heavy equipment...
Mrs. Anne Marie DeBates 69 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, at North Florida Regional Medical Center. She was born March 27, 1952, in Utica, New York to the late Raymond and Vivian (Thompson) Felten. Mrs. DeBates was a retired Home Health Care Aide. She was a Christian, enjoyed going to the beach and taking care of...
Mr. Anthony "Tony" Clark Nichols 25 of Keystone Heights passed away at his residence Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born May 22, 1996, in Cape Coral and worked in the retail business. He was a Christian, an avid reader and he also enjoyed playing video games. Tonys father Nelson Clark Nichols III had preceded him in death. His survivors...
Mrs. Ella Louise Prevatt Kemp 92 a lifelong resident of Lawtey passed away at her home Wednesday, September 15, 2021. She was born January 3, 1929, to Buddie and Susie (Thornton) Prevatt. She was a homemaker, a member of First Christian Church in Starke and the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #224 Starke. In addition to her parents, she was...
Navy Kim, age 59, passed away on September 16, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a native of Battambang, Cambodia and attended the Wat Kanteyaram Temple. Funeral services will be held on Friday September 24th & Saturday September 25th..Viewing & VisitationGeorge H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Southside)Friday, September 24, 20219:00 AM - 6:00 PM4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216Gathering...
Dorothy H. Swilley, 97, of Fort McCoy, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born on October 4, 1923 in Richmond, Virginia to H. P. and Maybelle (Goodman) Hurst.Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Newnansville Cemetery, 12308 West State Road 235, Alachua, Florida. Funeral Home Evans-Carter Funeral...
Dorothy H. Swilley, 97, of Fort McCoy, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born on October 4, 1923 in Richmond, Virginia to H. P. and Maybelle (Goodman) Hurst. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Newnansville Cemetery, 12308 West State Road 235, Alachua, Florida.
McCARTY: Funeral services for Randolph Clark McCarty, 68, who passed away on September 15, 2021, will be held Saturday, at 11:00 AM from the graveside in Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Heath officiating. Mr. McCarty was born in Camilla, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida. He was a Fabricator and Welder by trade . He was preceded...
A funeral service will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 on Saturday September 18, 2021 at 10AM with Pastor Terry N. Collins officiating. Hannah is survived by her husband Romero Delacruz and two sons; Glenn Joya and Jaycee Delacruz. A visitation will be held on Friday,...
Tilden Counts Booth, 105 years of age, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Gainesville. The family will receive guests at Forest Meadows Funeral Home on Friday, September 17th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 18th at Suwannee Holiness Campground, 9946 SE 142nd...
Eleanor (Granny Fish), Yelton Blackmon, 92 died Wednesday September 15, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Maryville, Tennessee she lived a long and fulfilling life. She was predeceased by her first husband, Dr. Doran Dean (Doc) Yelton, second husband, Harry Lawrence Blackmon and eldest son Doran Dean (Chip) Yelton, II. She is survived by her...