Constance "Connie" Payne Whittaker

Constance "Connie" Payne Whittaker

November 1, 2019

The fact that Connie did not leave a self-written eulogy says volumes about this woman. She was born to Harold M. Payne and Cora I. Smith Payne on March 2, 1942 and this was a date that Connie could remember up until close to the end of her life. Another thing she remembered quite well was that she grew up...

Marion Joyce Norman

Marion Joyce Norman

November 1, 2019

Mrs. Marion Joyce "Carter" Norman age 87 passed away in Starke on Friday, November 1, 2019. Mrs. Norman was born on May 5, 1932 to the late George and Cora "Day" Carter in Cumberland Gap, TN. Marion had the heart of a servant. For many years she worked with the mentally challenged and was a CNA at Windsor Manor Health...

Dr Emmanuel Partheniades

Dr Emmanuel Partheniades

November 1, 2019

EMMANUEL PARTHENIADES (1926-2019)Gainesville - Emmanuel Partheniades passed away on October 31, 2019 at Palm Garden Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida. He was best known for his many contributions to hydraulic and coastal engineering. He was 92.Emmanuel or "Manolis," as he was known to his...

Mildred Payton Downs

Mildred Payton Downs

October 31, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Payton Downs, age 96, a longtime resident of Keystone Heights passed away at her home surrounded by family Thursday, October 31, 2019, following a brief illness. She was born October 10, 1923, in Orange Springs to Gordon and Frances (Broughton) Wimberly. Mrs. Downs was a manager for the Clay County Council on Aging and Nutrition Site for 18...

Ernest Elester Triest

Ernest Elester Triest

October 31, 2019

Mr. Ernest Elester Triest, Sr. age 95, of Theressa passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Triest was born on May 30, 1924 in Theressa to the late Sidney E. and Mattie (Batton) Triest and was a lifelong resident of Bradford County. Mr. Triest was a member of Hope Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon,...

Benjamin Alex Williams

Benjamin Alex Williams

October 31, 2019

Memorial services for Benjamin Alex Williams, 21, will be held at 3:00p.m. Friday, November 15th in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South, with Janice Ferguson officiating. Born November 3, 1997 in Jacksonville, Florida to Gloria and David Williams, Benjamin died October 31, 2019 in Jacksonville. He was a landscaper with Yellowstone Landscaping...

Richard Clarence Mcgee

Richard Clarence Mcgee

October 30, 2019

Mr. Richard Clarence McGee, Sr., age 75, of Keystone Heights passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born June 18, 1944, in Syracuse, New York to Clarence and Bernadette McGee. Mr. McGee had been a long time resident of Keystone Heights and retired from Walmart as an assembler. He attended Freedom Baptist Church and enjoyed...

Arthur J. Glass,

Arthur J. Glass,

October 30, 2019

Arthur J. Glass Jr. (aka "Bud"), 87, of High Springs, FL, passed away on October 21, 2019 in Gainesville, FL.Arthur was born in Plymouth, Michigan to Arthur J. Glass Sr. & Delila Glass on Feb 22, 1932. He attended Plymouth High School and graduated in 1950. He went on to earn a certificate in pipe fitting from the local trade...

Arthur J. Glass,

Arthur J. Glass,

October 30, 2019

Arthur J. Glass Jr. (aka "Bud"), 87, of High Springs, FL, passed away on October 21, 2019 in Gainesville, FL. Arthur was born in Plymouth, Michigan to Arthur J. Glass Sr. & Delila Glass on Feb 22, 1932. He attended Plymouth High School and graduated in 1950. He went on to earn a certificate in pipe fitting from the local...

Margaret Mary Williams

Margaret Mary Williams

October 29, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Mary Williams age 93, of Starke, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 and closed her pretty blue eyes for the last time on earth. She was born in Starke to the late Roy and Annie (Sweat) Tomlinson on March 24, 1926. Margaret was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church of Starke...

Jerry Leon Mcdonald

Jerry Leon Mcdonald

October 29, 2019

Jerry Leon McDonald, age 75, passed away on Tuesday October 29, 2019 at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL. A funeral service will be held to celebrate his life at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 5, 2019 in Southpoint Baptist Church, with Dr. Terry N. Collins officiating.Visitation will be held for the hour prior to service. The family will also...

Wendy L. Smith

Wendy L. Smith

October 28, 2019

Mrs. Wendy L. Smith, age 52, of Keystone Heights passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at St. Vincents Clay. She was born July 18, 1967, in Juneau, Alaska to Jerry and the late Nora (Schryver) Johnsen. Wendy was a homemaker and had previously been employed by Hitchcocks Grocery Store as their produce manager. She grew up in the Keystone...

Matthew Robert Fishley

Matthew Robert Fishley

October 28, 2019

Mr. Matthew Robert Fishley, Sr., age 36, of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, October 28, 2019, suddenly at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born November 17, 1983, in Painesville, Ohio to William "Bill" and Rebecca (Philips) Fishley, Sr., Matthew was employed with Pritchett Trucking as an over the road truck driver. He was also a parishioner of St. William...

Samantha "Sam" Michelle Birdsall

Samantha "Sam" Michelle Birdsall

October 28, 2019

Mrs. Samantha "Sam" Michelle Birdsall, age 37, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, October 28, 2019, suddenly. She was born January 14, 1982, in Jacksonville and was a homemaker. Sams passion in life was taking care of her children. Her grandfather Ottis "Reb" Dixon, Sr. had preceded her in death. Sams survivors are four children Justice Birdsall and Seth Riley Birdsall...

Botum Huot

Botum Huot

October 28, 2019

A visitation/ service with the Temple monks will take place in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 6PM.In loving memory of lok yey Botum Huot, all are invited to join us:Friday-11/08/2019 > 5 viewing at Wat Kanteyaram 4057 Hunt Street Saturday 11/09/2019 >...

Anna Lou Hardee

Anna Lou Hardee

October 27, 2019

Mrs. Anna L. Hardee, age 81, of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville. She was born December 9, 1937, in Pierson to Warren Lovic and Maggie (Young) Hallman. Mrs. Hardee was a homemaker and a resident of Keystone Heights for the past three years. She formerly attended Melrose United Methodist Church; she also...

Mary Anders Goodwin

Mary Anders Goodwin

October 26, 2019

GOODWIN: Mary Anders Goodwin (Nannie-Miss Mary) 98, passed away October 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry L. Goodwin Sr., Sister, Alene; Brothers, Clarence, Arthur, Shelly and granddaughter Cindy. Funeral services will be held at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, at 11:00 AM on Wednesday with The Right Rev. Shannon R....

Frances Louise Austin

Frances Louise Austin

October 24, 2019

Mrs. Frances Louise Austin, age 75 of Lawtey passed away on Thursday October 24, 2019 from an extended illness. She was born on August 17, 1944 in Lebanon, Virginia to the late Dale and Maggie (Clark) Mitchell. Mrs. Austin was a longtime resident of Bradford County, and was a homemaker and faithful pastors wife to her loving husband Pastor Lester...

Joann Boggs

Joann Boggs

October 24, 2019

BOGGS: Funeral services for Joann Boggs, 73, who passed away on October 24, 2019, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 with Chaplain Greg Hershberger officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 PM at the...

Doris "Dori" Lower

Doris "Dori" Lower

October 24, 2019

Doris Ann "Dori" Lower, 66, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Haven Hospice. She was born on December 20, 1952 to Clifford W & Lucille H. Lower. She worked at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for years. She was married to James Taylor Phillips on August 28, 1971 and she was married to her second husband, Jimmy Wayne Watts...