Diana H. Diaz
March 17, 2021
Diana Diaz was born to the late Enrique and Angela Hernandez, in Bronx, New York on November 17, 1959. She was the second out of four children. She resided in Augusta, GA before settling in Jacksonville, FL. Diana was blessed with a large and loving family. She provided 35 years of service to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.Diana...
Teresa Mae Matamoros
March 16, 2021
Teresa Mae (King) Matamoros,58, passed away onMarch 11, 2021, in New Port Richey, Florida.Visitation will be held at Evans Carter Funeral Home on Thursday, March 18th between 5-7 pm.Funeral service will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church on Friday, March 19th at 2 pm with Reverend Earl Tuten officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.Teresa was born in...
Sarah Banks Knight
March 16, 2021
Sarah Elizabeth (Bettye) Banks Knight, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on March 12, 2021, at her residence in Woodstock, GA.Graveside services will be held at High Springs Cemetery on March 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with ReverendMarek Dzien of St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church officiating.Bettye was born at home in High Springs, FL, to Sidney Shaw and Sadie Paul...
Alton Horace Best
March 16, 2021
BEST: Funeral services for Alton Horace Best, 68, who passed away on March 16, 2021, will be held Friday at 10:00 AM from the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery (Gate #1). The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM at the George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Mr. Best was born in Tampa,...
Teresa Mae Matamoros
March 16, 2021
Teresa Mae (King) Matamoros, 58, passed away on March 11, 2021, in New Port Richey, Florida. Visitation will be held at Evans Carter Funeral Home on Thursday, March 18th between 5-7 pm. Funeral service will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church on Friday, March 19th at 2 pm with Reverend Earl Tuten officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Church...
Sarah Banks Knight
March 16, 2021
Sarah Elizabeth (Bettye) Banks Knight, formerly of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on March 12, 2021, at her residence in Woodstock, GA. Graveside services will be held at High Springs Cemetery on March 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Marek Dzien of St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church officiating. Bettye was born at home in High Springs, FL, to Sidney Shaw...
Theresa Annette Holtkamp
March 15, 2021
Mrs. Theresa Annette Holtkamp, 61, passed away on March 15, 2021. She is survived by hwer loving husband of 42 years, Donald E. Holtkamp Sr; 2 sons, Donald Edward Holtkamp Jr., and Kenneth Ray Holtkamp; 2 sisters, Crayton Collins Jr., and Michael Collins..VisitationGeorge H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Northside)Thursday, March 18, 202112:00 PM - 1:45 PM4747 Main StreetJacksonville, FL...
Bobbie Jean Biles
March 15, 2021
Bobbie Jean Biles 82 Gainesville passed away peacefully March 12, 2021 at home. Mrs. Biles was born in Branford, FLShe was married to the love of her life, Eddie Lee Biles, for 48 years who preceded her in death. She leaves behind their children, Debra Cannon (Al) of Kinston, NC; Lisa Booher (Keith) of Melrose, FL; and Jerome Biles (Juanita)...
Mildred Frances "Midge" Frick
March 13, 2021
Mrs. Mildred Frances "Midge" Frick age 92 of Keystone Heights formerly of Starke, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Community Hospice Bailey Center in St. Augustine. Midge was born on August 5, 1928 in Mt. Carmel, IL to the late Elmer and Vern (Dugan) Hall. She was a homemaker, member of First United Methodist Church of Starke, the Methodist...
James Clayton Brewer
March 12, 2021
Obituary of James Clayton Brewer(September 9, 1941, to March 12, 2021)James Clayton Brewer ("Jim"), 79, of Jacksonville, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 12, 2021.Jim was born to Otha and Ollie Brewer in Ferris, Texas, on September 9, 1941. After graduating High School, he joined the United States Army and moved to Arkansas...
Lois Jane Richey
March 12, 2021
Mrs. Lois Jane Richey, 89 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 in Orange Park. Mrs. Richey was born December 28, 1931 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to parents Charles F. and Cora (Barnett) Speacht. Lois was of the Jehovah Witness faith and attended the Kingdom Hall. In high school, she played basketball and was a tumbler. In her...
Harvey Bivins Lofton
March 12, 2021
Mr. Harvey Bivins Lofton, 83 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. Mr. Lofton was born June 19, 1937 in Camilla, Georgia to parents Hoyt Lester and Pauline (Knighton) Lofton. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958. Harvey held a Masters degree in education and was a teacher for the Clay County School...
Harry C. Pierce
March 11, 2021
Mr. Harry C. Pierce age 80 of Waldo passed away at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Harry was born on May 7, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ruby "Ellis" Pierce. Harry was a special person and loved to help people throughout his life even though he had a hard life at different times he...
Marcellus Perry Hicks, Sr.
March 11, 2021
Marcellus Perry Hicks Sr., 62, passed away on March 11, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a Semi Truck Driver by trade. Survivors include the mother of his children, Peggy Hicks; 3 daughters, Tiffany Victoria Hicks, Marcella Hicks, and Kenya Hughes; 2 sons, Marcellus Perry Hicks Jr. and Treavon Hicks; 5 sisters. Memorial...
John Annarumma
March 11, 2021
John Annarumma, age 46, of Miami Beach, FL, passed away on March 6 in Gainesville, FL.John was born in Ringwood, NJ to Joseph and Ida Annarumma on April 25, 1974. He went to high school at Armwood and graduated in 1992. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Florida. He enlisted in the...
John Annarumma
March 11, 2021
John Annarumma, age 46, of Miami Beach, FL, passed away on March 6 in Gainesville, FL. John was born in Ringwood, NJ to Joseph and Ida Annarumma on April 25, 1974. He went to high school at Armwood and graduated in 1992. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Florida. He enlisted in...
Marke Eugene Hall
March 10, 2021
Mr. Marke Eugene Hall 72 of Melrose passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Putnam Community Hospital in Palatka. He was born September 20, 1948, in Akron, Ohio and retired as an MSgt from the United States Air Force following 20 years of dedicated service. Mr. Hall was of the Baptist faith and loved to go hunting and fishing. His...
Mary Edith Stevens
March 9, 2021
Mrs. Mary Edith Stevens 72 a longtime resident of Keystone Heights passed away at her home Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born march 5, 1949, in Douglas, Georgia to Johnny and Molly (Davidson) Smith. Mrs. Stevens served as the administrator for over 20 years at the Melrose country Manor and was a member of the Church of God Mountain...
Charles Edward "Charlie" James
March 9, 2021
Mr. Charles Edward "Charlie" James age 73, of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 suddenly. Mr. James was born on September 21, 1947 in Hodgenville, Kentucky to the late Charles Edward and Ann Christine (Young) James. Charlie was a member of Hope Baptist Church and the owner/operator of Charles James Show Horses. He also worked as an electrician...
George Lindley Bessent,, Jr.
March 9, 2021
BESSENTGeorge Lindley Bessent Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a longtime resident. He had attended Andrew Jackson High School and joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He was stationed in Miramar, California from 1957-1961 where he served aboard the USS Hornet, USS...