Joe B. Haire
Apr 16, 2019
Mr. Joe Haire, age 88 of Melrose passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Community Hospice in St. Augustine. He was born October 22, 1930, in Seville, Georgia to John and Mary Frances (Hall) Haire and had served in the United State Navy during the Korean War. In 1995 he moved to Melrose from Jacksonville where he retired following 22...
Lillian Camp Pearson Redding
Apr 14, 2019
Lillian Camp Pearson Redding, age 92, of Starke, passed away on Sunday,April 14, 2019. Lillian was born October 21, 1926, in Cottonwood, Alabama.She moved to Bradford County in 1950 with her husband, Gene Pearson, whopreceded her in death. Lillian was very active in her community. She was arealtor, small business owner, past President of the Bradford CountyChamber of Commerce, past...
James Paul Ryan
Apr 13, 2019
James "Seamus" Paul Ryan - Gainesville, Florida - April 6, 2019 Seamus was born in Dublin, Ireland on March 2, 1928. He was the son of Michael and Julia Ryan. Seamus is survived by his sons Sean (Christine), Barry (Tammy), and Donald (Geralyn), seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Seamus was predeceased by his wife Mary and son Michael (Lindsay)....
Kathleen Taylor
Apr 12, 2019
Kathleen Taylor age 99 of Orange Park passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Mrs. Taylor was born to the late Charles Taylor and Malvina Boxwell on November 26, 1919 in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. While living in New York City Kathleen worked as a nurse. In 1995 she moved to Orange Park to be closer to her family....
Jorge Alberto Arreguin Rios
Apr 12, 2019
A funeral service for Jorge Alberto Arreguin Rios will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church with Father Jhon Guarnizo officiating. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 between the hours of 6-8PM at the funeral home. Jorge is survived by his loving wife, Dalia Corona and three sons, Jose, Alex...
Mrs. Kathleen Taylor
Apr 12, 2019
Kathleen Taylor age 99 of Orange Park passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Mrs. Taylor was born to the late Charles Taylor and Malvina Boxwell on November 26, 1919 in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. While living in New York City Kathleen worked as a nurse. In 1995 she moved to Orange Park to be closer to her family....
Larry Dean Kepple
Apr 11, 2019
Larry Dean Kepple age 71 of Starke passed away at his home on April 11, 2019. Larry was born on July 29, 1947 to the late Donald and Helen Mae "Kemerer" Kepple in Westmoreland County, PA. Mr. Kepple retired from Elliott Group where he worked as an electrician for 40 years. Following retirement Larry spent his winters in Florida and...
Ronald Alan Hamilton
Apr 11, 2019
Ronald Alan Hamilton age 80 of Starke passed away at Shands Gainesville on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Ronald was born on November 10, 1938 in Little Cooley, PA to the late Vanie and Alice "Sybrant" Hamilton. Following his retirement as a welder Ronald enjoyed constructing ponds, playing golf, riding ATVs, and playing with his dogs.He was preceded in death by...
Clawson Harvey Smith
Apr 9, 2019
Mr. Clawson Harvey Smith, 77 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Mr. Smith was born July 26, 1941 in Jacksonville to parents George and Eva (Parrish) Smith. Clawson grew up on the Southside of Jacksonville where he attended local schools and served in the United States Marine Corps. He had many professions; fence installer, auto body man, fire...
Manuel Arroyo,
Apr 9, 2019
On April 3, 2019, Manuel (Manny) Arroyo, Jr., went to meet the Lord in the presence of family and friends. Manny was born on April 26, 1935, in Havana, Cuba, to Manuel (Manolo) Arroyo, Sr., and Maria Olmedo Arroyo. Manny was a graduate of the Institute of Havana Cuba. He came from Cuba to our wonderful country on July 18,...
William F. Thigpin
Apr 9, 2019
Bill Thigpin of Lake Butler, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 91, surrounded by his family in Haven Hospice. He was born in Orange Lake, FL on December 9, 1927 to Walter Thigpin and Beatrice Cora Cameron Thigpin.He graduated from Reddick High School where he lettered in several sports but his favorite was...
Mr. Clawson Harvey Smith
Apr 9, 2019
Mr. Clawson Harvey Smith, 77 of Jacksonville, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Mr. Smith was born July 26, 1941 in Jacksonville to parents George and Eva (Parrish) Smith. Clawson grew up on the Southside of Jacksonville where he attended local schools and served in the United States Marine Corps. He had many professions; fence installer, auto body man, fire...
William F. Thigpin
Apr 9, 2019
Bill Thigpin of Lake Butler, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 91, surrounded by his family in Haven Hospice. He was born in Orange Lake, FL on December 9, 1927 to Walter Thigpin and Beatrice Cora Cameron Thigpin. He graduated from Reddick High School where he lettered in several sports but his favorite...
Emory U. Beck
Apr 8, 2019
Mr. Emory Urell Beck age 92, of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Mr. Beck was born on January 19, 1927 in Surrency, Georgia to the late John "Perry" and Laura Bell (Bacon) Beck and moved to Keystone Heights in 1970. Prior to retirement he worked for the Jacksonville Branch Federal Reserve Bank starting as a security guard...
Inata Joyce Humphrey
Apr 7, 2019
A funeral service for Inata Joyce Humphrey will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL on April 10, 2019 at 10AM with Dr. Terry N. Collins officiating. Burial will take place following the funeral service in Oaklawn Cemetery. A visitation will take place one hour prior at the...
Donald Dewey Greene
Apr 4, 2019
Mr. Donald D. Greene age 83 of Melrose passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born June 12, 1935, in Carthage, New York to Harry and Verna (North) Greene. Following graduation from Port Leyden High School in Port Leyden, New York, Mr. Greene enlisted with the United States Marine Corps and served three years....
Virginia Mae Musial
Apr 4, 2019
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Virginia Mae Musial, 93, will be held at 10:00a.m. Monday in Assumption Catholic Church with Father Frederick R. Parke, Celebrant. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Born April 23, 1925 in Leechburg, PA, Mrs. Musial died Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Longwood, FL. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Buzzell and Barbara Smith; a son, Kenneth Musial;...
Fred Morris Babcock
Apr 3, 2019
Fred Morris Babcock, "Poppy" age 71, of Keystone Heights passed away April 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family after a 6-year battle with prostate cancer. Fred was born May 21, 1947, to Fredie and Helen Babcock in Carthage, NY. Fred served his country in the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam War during the Tet Offensive where he was involved...
Christopher "Chris" Ratliff
Apr 3, 2019
Mr. Christopher Shawn "Chris" Ratliff age 53 of Starke passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. Chris was born on March 1, 1966 in Jefferson County, Missouri and worked 21 years for the Florida Department of Corrections at Florida State Prison and recently at New River Correctional Institute. He was a sportsman...
Grayce E. Dunlap
Apr 2, 2019
Mrs. Grayce E. Dunlap age 87, of Keystone Heights passed away at her sons home in Land OLakes Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born December 17, 1931, in Placetas, Cuba to John and Louise (Doner) Montgomery. In 2005 Mrs. Dunlap became a resident of Park of the Palms in Keystone Heights following her move from New Jersey. She was...