Saundra Jean "Sonnie" Soper
Dec 17, 2019
Mrs. Saundra Jean "Sonnie" (Collier) Soper, age 79, of Keystone Heights passed away at her home Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was born in Salem, Illinois December 26, 1939, (One day younger than Jesus!) to Noble and Thelma (Bryant) Collier who are now in Heaven. Sonnie gave her life to the Lord and was baptized during her sophomore year in...
John Edward Bean
Dec 16, 2019
John Edward Bean, age 53, died peacefully in his sleep on December 9, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. A life long resident of Gainesville, he attended P.K. Young Laboratory School from Kindergarten thru Twelfth grade, graduating with the class of 1984. His love of the outdoors led him to participating in the Lofton Center landscaping program for many years. John stayed...
Richard Wayne Hall
Dec 15, 2019
Mr. Richard W. Hall, Sr., age 83, of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1936, in Jacksonville to the late Hayes and Edna (Sandvik) Hall, and retired from JEA after 20 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church where he volunteered countless hours...
Christina Suarez
Dec 15, 2019
Christina M. Suarez, age 104, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 15th, 2019. Christina was born in Matanzas, Cuba, in 1915. She leaves a legacy of love, faith, and service to God, her family, friends, and all who knew her. She was a beautiful example of Christ's love as she dedicated herself to a lifetime of serving...
Belinda Jo Bryans
Dec 14, 2019
Mrs. Belinda Jo Bryans, age 69, of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. She was born November 3, 1950, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to the late William Alfred and Ester Jeanette (Ross) Clemmons. Mrs. Bryans was a homemaker and had also worked in the past as a waitress and receptionist. She has been a...
Alice Charlene Schmidt
Dec 13, 2019
Memorial services for Alice Charlene Schmidt, 76, who passed away on December 13, 2019, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on January 10, 2020 in Evergreens Garden Cloister Chapel.Mrs. Schmidt was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and was a lifelong resident. She had retired from Evergreen Cemetery after 37 years of service where she was a bookkeeper and an administrator....
Raymond Wesley Collins
Dec 12, 2019
Mr. Raymond "Ray" Wesley Collins, age 77, of Winter Haven passed away at his home Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born July 24, 1942, to Raymond and Juanita (Sauls) Collins in Greensboro, North Carolina. Prior to retirement Mr. Collins was an Insurance Agent. He was raised in the Baptist Faith and enjoyed working in the yard gardening and had...
Clifford Chapman
Dec 12, 2019
The light of George Clifford "Cliff" Chapman, Sr. faded on Thursday, December 12, 2019, after having fought a tenacious and valiant battle against MDS. Cliff was born November 13, 1946, in Jacksonville, FL. He grew up in Keystone Heights and graduated from Keystone Heights High School in 1965. After graduation, he joined the United States Naval Air, where he trained...
Edward Mcmanus
Dec 12, 2019
Funeral services for Edward McManus, 94, widower of Eunice D. McManus, will be held at 12:30p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 from the graveside in Chapel Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Rusty Orth officiating.Born November 2, 1925 in Jacksonville, Florida to Eva and William McManus, Mr. McManus died Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Jacksonville. He served in the United States Navy...
Lucille Mcrae Nazworth
Dec 11, 2019
Mrs. Lucille McRae "Prissy" Nazworth age 83 of Starke passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born in Starke to the late Barney and Ethel "Bailey" McRae on July 23, 1936. Mrs. Nazworth worked at Southside Elementary where she was a teachers aide and the Bradford County Court House as a secretary. Lucille enjoyed spending time with...
Beatrice "Bea" Taylor Crews
Dec 10, 2019
Mrs. Beatrice "Bea" Crews age 83 of Starke passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. Mrs. Crews was born on July 5, 1936 in Southport, FL to the late Jesse A. and Laura (Newsome) Taylor and moved to Starke in 1994. Prior to retirement she worked for Johnson & Johnson and was...
Leona Ernestine Cramer Hazen
Dec 10, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Ernestine Cramer Hazen, 100, will be held at 12:00p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019, from the graveside, in Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Jack Lipphardt officiating.Born June 9, 1919 in Pageton, West Virginia to Laura and L. L. Cramer, Mrs. Hazen died December 10, 2019 at her home in Jacksonville, FL. She was retired as Administration Secretary...
Diane Carol Lowthers
Dec 10, 2019
Diane Carol Lowthers, age 81, died at her home, in the care of hospice with her husband by her side on December 6, 2019. Diane was a 23-year resident of Ocala coming from Salem, NH. Diane was born on May 17, 1938 to the late John J. and Marjorie C. (Tremblay) Bayek, in Plaistow, NH. Diane grew up in Plaistow,...
Howard Lee Morrison
Dec 10, 2019
Howard Lee Morrison,92, ofBeckley, West Virginia, passed away onDecember 7, 2019inWinter Haven, FL.Howardwas born inBeckley, West Virginia toHoward and Gladys MorrisononMarch 16, 1927. He was proud to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army. His primary career was with Davis Gas in Gainesville where he worked as a manager for 35 years, retiring in 1995 to Crystal...
Michael B. Ellis
Dec 10, 2019
Mike Ellis, 65, a longtime High Springs resident, departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2019.Michael Branch Ellis was born September 8, 1954, to Howard & Beneva Branch Ellis in Atlanta, GA and grew up as a child in Alpharetta, Georgia where his father was employed as an Eastern Airline pilot out of Atlanta.After the family moved to High Springs,...
Michael B. Ellis
Dec 10, 2019
Mike Ellis, 65, a longtime High Springs resident, departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2019. Michael Branch Ellis was born September 8, 1954, to Howard & Beneva Branch Ellis in Atlanta, GA and grew up as a child in Alpharetta, Georgia where his father was employed as an Eastern Airline pilot out of Atlanta. After the family moved to...
Herbert Max Veith
Dec 9, 2019
Mr. Herbert Max Veith, age 90, of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Monday, December 9, 2019. He was born August 13, 1929, to Hugo and Emily Veith in Kirchheimtech, Germany where he began his career as a printer and later moved to the United States to retire. Mr. Veith was known for always working, either in his garden...
Janet A. Majerska
Dec 9, 2019
Janet A. Majerska passed away on December 9, 2019 at her home in Jacksonville. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. in the Beth Shalom section of Evergreen Cemetery on Thursday December 12, 2019.Arrangements are under the direction of Hewell & Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., S..GravesideBeth Shalom CemeteryThursday, December 12, 201910:00 AM4398 Evergreen Ave.Jacksonville, Florida 32206
Allen B. Whitehead
Dec 8, 2019
Mr. Allen B. Whitehead age 79, a longtime resident of Bradford County passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at home with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 7, 1940 in Starke, Florida to the late Allen B. and Leona Whitehead. He served in the U.S. Army and the Florida National Guard for 20 years, and...
Sigurd Edward Trosterud
Dec 7, 2019
Sigurd Edward Trosterud, Sr. passed away on December 7, 2019 at his home in Jacksonville, with his loving family at his side. Mr. Trosterud was a proud veteran of the United States Army and he will be remembered for his loving nature, his STRONG work ethic & his great sense of humor.Mr. Trosterud is now reunited with his beloved wife,...