George Howard Wodey

George Howard Wodey

August 11, 2021

Mr. George H. Wodey 75 of Melrose passed away at his home Wednesday, August 11, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born February 3, 1946, in Winthrop, Massachusetts to George and Mary (Schroeder) Wodey. Mr. Wodey attended high school in Melrose until the 10th grade and then graduated in 1964 from Gainesville High. In 1966 he joined the United...

Margie Broughton White

Margie Broughton White

August 11, 2021

Mrs. Margie B. White 82, of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. She was born June 5, 1939, in Graham to Arlie and Naomi (McMillan) Broughton. Mrs. White was a lifelong resident of the area and retired as a bookkeeper from H & R Block Tax. She was a member of...

Esther Ann Carraway

Esther Ann Carraway

August 11, 2021

Esther Ann Carraway (Davenport) passed away peacefully in her home on August 11, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 100.Esther was born on January 29, 1921, in Jacksonville, Florida to Reppard Hodges Davenport and Nancy Annie Davenport. She attended Landon High School in Jacksonville. She married Harry Cecil Carraway, September 18, 1937 and the couple had two sons,...

Frederick Adolph Conrad

Frederick Adolph Conrad

August 11, 2021

Frederick Adolph Conrad, 96, of Jacksonville, FL went to be with his Lord on August 11, 2021. His funeral service will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10AM with Rev. Billy W. Jones officiating. The family will receive friends for...

Sonja S. "Dianne" Hughes

Sonja S. "Dianne" Hughes

August 10, 2021

With great sacrifice, we give to GOD, our Songbird, our Heart, our Wife, Momma and Sister, Sonja Dianne Hughes who fought and lost her courageous battle on August 10, 2021, following a short term illness. Dianne was born on January 8th, 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Edward and Delores Mobley and later joined by her beautiful sister, Barbara...

Dennis Wayne Hawley

Dennis Wayne Hawley

August 10, 2021

Dennis Wayne Hawley, 74, of Gainesville, passed away on 8/6/2021 in Gainesville. Visitation will be held at The Pentecostals of Gainesville on 8/13 at 10 am. Funeral service beginning at 11 am with Pastor J. Toney and Bishop J. Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East.Dennie was born in Salem, IL to Calvin and Delores on...

Carmela Rettini Taylor

Carmela Rettini Taylor

August 10, 2021

TAYLOR: Funeral services for Carmela Rettini Taylor, 93, who passed away on August 10, 2021, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM from the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery (Gate #1) with Rev. Chris Coram officiating. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and was a lifelong resident. She was a member of the North Jacksonville Baptist Church and was...

Marjorie Minnick Whitley,

Marjorie Minnick Whitley,

August 10, 2021

Marjorie Minnick Whitley, 90, passed away August 9th, 2021. Born in Gainesville, FL to parents S. Fulton and Martha Harold Minnick, Margie lived in Gainesville most of her life. She attended the University of Florida, later working and retiring there as a graphic artist. After her true calling was fulfilled with the work, and whether at home in the gardens...

Kenneth Ronald Hinds

Kenneth Ronald Hinds

August 9, 2021

Kenneth Ronald Hinds, Sr., of Keystone Heights, Fl., passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2021, surrounded by his beloved family. Kenneth was predeceased in death by his beloved wife Carolyn, and, one of their five children Tammy (Bill Ratliff); they had four other children of the union: Kenneth, Jr. (Brenda), Connie (Tom Stophel), Richard (Margaret), Lawrence (Sharon), and,...

Bruce Charles Strandhagen

Bruce Charles Strandhagen

August 9, 2021

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Bruce on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 2:00 p.m. The family has requested no obituary to be posted. A Celebration of Life Saturday, August 14, 2021 2:00 PM - Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL...

Melissa E Knight

Melissa E Knight

August 9, 2021

Melissa "Missy" Knight, loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2021 at the age of 45, surrounded by her loved ones.Missy was born on April 16, 1976 in Jacksonville, Fl and lived there throughout her life. After high school, Missy became a medical assistant known for her special abilities with children in pediatric practices. Most...

Christopher James Merriman

Christopher James Merriman

August 9, 2021

Christopher James Merriman aka "Gravy"34,of High Springs, FLOn July 31, 2021 Chris passed away unexpectedly Friday evening on a motorcycle ride with his wife and friends. Chris was born Dec 30, 1986 in Ventura, CA. Chris Graduated from Mohawk High School, followed by Audio Engineering Technical School, Chris was employed by Sandvik of Alachua County, FL as a Production Team...

Harold A. Innes, Sr.

Harold A. Innes, Sr.

August 7, 2021

Innes, Harold A.Harold A. Innes, Sr., age 86, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021 at home in Satsuma, FL; surrounded by loving family. A Jacksonville native, Harold was born here on May 2, 1935, to Edwin John Innes & Ethel E. Freeman Innes. After high school, he served his country proudly as a member of the National Guard. Harold...

James William Youngblood

James William Youngblood

August 7, 2021

Youngblood, James WilliamJames William Youngblood, age 85, passed away on Saturday August 7, 2021 at his home in Jacksonville, surrounded by loving family. A long-time Jacksonville resident, James was a native of Albany, Georgia; born on November 25, 1935 to Hoke & Rhoda Youngblood.James attended Albany High School in the Class of 1954. After graduating high school, James entered the...

Charles Warren Cromwell

Charles Warren Cromwell

August 6, 2021

Charles Warren Cromwell Jr. (known as C.J.) passed away tragically at the age of 34 on Friday, July 16th, 2021. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by remembering his love for family and friends. C.J. had a passion for life and his family and considered his friends part of his extended family. C.J....

Stephanie Redding Gilson

Stephanie Redding Gilson

August 5, 2021

Stephanie Redding Gilson age 53 of Starke passed away in Gainesville on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Stephanie was born in Starke to Lonnie A. and Alethia "Williams" Redding on October 23, 1967. During high school Mrs. Gilson was a member of the National Honors Society and was the valedictorian of class of 1985. Stephanie was also a faithful member of...

Johnny Brown

Johnny Brown

August 4, 2021

Mr. Johnny Lee Brown, Sr. 64 of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Wednesday, August 4, 2021, following an extended illness. He was born September 9, 1956, to the late Alton and Mary (Brown) Brown. Johnny was the former owner and operator of J. B. Holling Tree Service for many years before working at Gustafson Dairy in Green Cove...

Niel Wingfield

Niel Wingfield

August 3, 2021

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, Niel Wingfield, loving husband and father of three sons, passed away at the age of 43. Niel was born on November 17, 1977, to Otto and Hana (Hernandez) Wingfield in Chicago, Illinois. He received his AA Degree from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida, in 2013, and continued his studies at the University of Florida...

Danny Murray Hull

Danny Murray Hull

August 3, 2021

Danny Murray Hull, age 70, passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2021 in Jacksonville. Interment services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday November 26, 2021 in Jacksonville National Cemetery.A Jacksonville native, he was born at St. Vincents Hospital in Riverside on November 30, 1950 to Dana Elijah Hull and Vivian Parnell Hull. Danny attended Englewood...

Mary Nell Wolz

Mary Nell Wolz

August 3, 2021

Mary Nell Wolz, 91, of Gainesville, Fl, passed away on August 2, 2021 at Et York Care Center.Funeral service will be held at Chapel of The Meadows on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Forest Meadows Memorial Park Central. COVID- 19 restrictions will be required, mask must be worn in the chapel. Arrangements under the...