May 7, 2026

*Obituary for our Tata*

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Tata, Ciriaco de la Cruz who went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026, at 7:40 p.m., at the age of 98.

Born and raised in Batac Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Tata and his beloved Nana grew up...

May 7, 2026

It is with both sadness and a celebration of a beautiful life lived that we announce the passing of Missie Lee Thompson, who departed this world on May 7, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on August 4, 1967, in Denmark, SC, Missie brought joy and warmth to all who knew her.

Missie was a loving...

May 7, 2026

Richard S Matthews went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026 at the age of 89 years old.

A full notice will be forthcoming.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Ave. Gainesville FL 32609...352-378-2528

May 5, 2026

Franklin "Leroy" Burgin passed from this life to the presence of his loving Saviour on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lila Burgin, biological parents Frank and Margaret Lambert, brother Albert, sister Joyce, and granddaughter, Amanda Rose.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife,...

May 5, 2026

Elsbeth Johnson Geiger age 98, died on May 5, 2026. She was born in New Britain, Connecticut on March 5, 1928; she grew up in Holland, Michigan and graduated from Holland High School. She attended Rockford College in Illinois, then graduated from Michigan State University with a BA degree.

Elsbeth's parents, Marjorie and Elwood Johnson retired to...

May 4, 2026

Obituary for Tommie L. McNair

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Tommie L. McNair, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on April 15, 1939, in Alabama, Tommie dedicated her life to nurturing those around her while making significant...

May 4, 2026

Mr. John Ronald Jones, age 84 of Lawtey, Florida, passed away on May 4, 2026. John was born in Lawton, Oklahoma to John P. Jones and Pearl Jones. John married Nadine Jones of Lawtey, Florida on March 27, 1964. He retired from the Navy in the 1987.

He was preceded in death by John P. Jones (Father),...

May 4, 2026

Hannah Nugent Frolich born on December 16, 1936 in Wind Gap, Pennsylvania to the late Peter and Anna Mae Masters Bartholomew. She passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 in her home surrounded by her children and their spouses in Keystone Heights, Florida. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother, known for her warmth...

May 4, 2026

Gale Geeting Saddler, 68, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born in Coral Gables, FL on August 15, 1957. Gale was the daughter of Percy Franklin Geeting and Norma Lois Tompkins. Gale has been a resident of Jacksonville, FL for the past 13 years, moving from Tifton, GA.

Gale accomplished a...

May 4, 2026

Joe D. Elder met Jesus face-to-face on May 4, 2026, just shy of his 87th birthday. Born on May 8, 1939, in Good Hope, Georgia, Joe spent his life making a difference in the world and in the lives of those around him. He lived in Fort White, Florida after retirement, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

May 3, 2026

Obituary for Kathleen Annie Ihle Clore

Kathleen A Clore passed away at the age of 87 years at North Florida HCA hospital on May 3, 2026. She had been battling chronic heart and kidney failure. Kathy was born June 2, 1938 in Michigan, the daughter of William and Florence Ihle. Her father was a skilled carpenter and...

April 30, 2026

Mayme F. Wright, age 94, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 30, 2026, one day after her 94th birthday. Born on April 29, 1932, in Wallins Creek, Kentucky, Mayme was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She dedicated her life to the service of others as...

April 29, 2026

Mr. Jonothan "Johnny" Allen Reynolds, age 67 of Jacksonville passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Riverwood Health and Rehab in Starke. He was Born on March 5, 1959, in High Point, NC, to Jerry and Joyce (Gillis) Reynolds.

A man of simple pleasures, Jonothan enjoyed coin and stamp collecting, devouring cowboy books, and watching cowboy...

April 29, 2026

Dennis "Denny" Paul Peltier, age 46, of Starke, Florida, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1980, in North Adams, Massachusetts.

Dennis is survived by his stepmother, Bobbi Peltier; his siblings, Denise Peltier, Nancy Peltier, Greg Peltier, Julie Peltier, Heath Houghtling, Brent Peltier, and Regina Peltier; many nieces and nephews; and one...

April 29, 2026

Mrs. Wendy Anne Roundy was born in Guyana, South America on March 5, 1958. She later moved to the United States of America, grew up and lived Maryland and Jacksonville, Florida, until her peaceful passing on April 29, 2026, in Jacksonville Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.

April 28, 2026

Mrs. Judy Kumcha Chambers, 84, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Born on January 10, 1942, in South Korea, Judy's life was a testament to resilience, hard work, and devotion to her family and faith. Judy dedicated her life to the food service industry, where her unwavering work ethic and determination allowed her to...

April 26, 2026

Mrs. Marie Y. Heltzel age 88, of Keystone Heights, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Starke. Marie was born on September 25, 1937, in Goshen, Indiana to the late Lewis and Hazel (Beckner) Dixon and graduated from Goshner High School. Following graduation she worked for Richmond Wholesale Company. On August 4, 1956,...

April 26, 2026

Mrs. Loretta Yvonne Forsyth, age 94 of Starke passed away at her home on April 26, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1931, in Central Falls, Rhode Island to Oliva R. and Antilla (Roy) Charron.

Mrs. Forsyth was of the Baptist Faith and dedicated her life to caring for others, serving as a Cottage Parent in...

April 25, 2026

George Edward Taylor passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 28, 1935. He grew up in the Germantown neighborhood.

When he was 15 years old, he and his family moved to Penns Grove, New Jersey; there he met and fell in love with a shy, pretty girl named Edith...

April 25, 2026

Karen King age 75 of Starke passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park. She was born on August 20, 1951, in Panama City to Morris and Emmaline (Hutto) Parrish.

Her life was marked by love and devotion to her family, who will carry her memory in their hearts. Karen leaves behind a...