of Gainesville, Florida passed away on January 6th. She was 73. Dianne was a wonderful lady, fantastic wife, mother, and grandmother (Nanny). Dianne was as good as they get. She loved the lord, her parents, Marvin and Dorothy Stewart, her siblings, Wanda Willis, Gail Holden, and Larry Stewart. Most of all, she cherished her husband, Ben L. Barron Sr., and...
Mr. Jerry Jackson "Jack" Boyd III, age 69 of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, at his residence unexpectedly. He was born in 1949, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky to Jerry Jackson and Margaret Louise (Wigginton) Boyd, Jr. Jack earned his MBA degree from the University of Montana and was owner of Draper & Boyd PA Inc. in Keystone...
Mr. Norman Ward Kirk age 93, of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, January 7, 2019, at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation. He was born February 4, 1925, in East Orange, New Jersey to William and Gertrude (Stein) Kirk. He was a retired artist and was known for walking around Keystone Heights in his suit carrying around his Art portfolio. Norman had...
Mr. Michael Wayne Newsome age 68 of Starke, passed away at the V.A. Hospital in Gainesville on January 7, 2019. Michael was born on February 13, 1950 to the late Ernie and Bertha "Loper" Newsome. He is a life-long resident of Bradford County and a graduate of Bradford County High School. Following high school he enrolled in the United States...
Mr. Stephen "Steve" W. Gay, age 63 of Starke passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Shands Hospital in Starke unexpectedly. He was born November 12, 1955, in Munich, Germany and moved to Starke in 1956. Steve graduated from Bradford County High School in 1973 and joined the United States Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam War. He then began...
Mrs. Hazel Reddish Alvarez Land age 95, of Starke passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Starke. She was born December 15, 1923, in Bradford County to Drew and Emma (Ritch) Reddish. Mrs. Land was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Land was also...
Dr. R. Thomas Hess, D.D.S of Alachua, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2019 at his home, after a long illness. Tom was born August 8, 1942, to Dr. A. Michael and Marjorie (Lane) Hess in West Union, Iowa. He graduated from St. Thomas high school in Rockford, Illinois; completed his Bachelor of Science Cum...
Dr. R. Thomas Hess, D.D.S of Alachua, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2019 at his home, after a long illness. Tom was born August 8, 1942, to Dr. A. Michael and Marjorie (Lane) Hess in West Union, Iowa. He graduated from St. Thomas high school in Rockford, Illinois; completed his Bachelor of Science Cum...
WHITMAN: Jimmie Lee "Bo" Whitman went on to the next chapter of his life on January 2nd, 2019. He lived 92 full filled years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Sarah L. Whitman and by his brother, Ray Whitman. He was born in Homeland, Florida, Resided in Key West for 30 years and made...
Peggy Joyce Baughn, 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2019.A native of Calvin, Virginia, Peggy moved with her family to Washington D.C. in 1954 at the age of 15. She graduated from Anacostia High School, where she served as captain of her basketball team and wrote for the school newspaper, the Wigwam. In her youth, she worked...
Mr. Terry J. Carver age 58 of Starke, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018, following an extended illness at Parkside Assisted Living Facility. He was born April 4, 1960, in Jacksonville and graduated with the Class of 1978 from Bradford County High School then earned his degree from the University of North Florida. Terry loved his job working at the...
David Leigh Jeffries, age 62, of Gainesville, FL, died at his home on December 26, 2018, following a lengthy illness. David was born in Holyoke, MA on January 30, 1956, to James Thomas Jeffries and Edith V. (Michaud) Essex. David was resident of Gainesville since 1970, being the son of an Airforce Serviceman, and he moved with his parents several...
Mrs. Catherine S. "Cathy" Boyd age 66 of Keystone Heights, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 after an extended illness. She was born in Sheridan, Montana and has been a Florida resident for 20 years. Cathys greatest joy was spending time with family, friends and being on the golf course. She is survived by her husband of 46 years,...
Mrs. Catherine Rose Thomas age 86 of Hampton passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Thomas was born on August 20, 1932 in Waldo to the late Lonnie and Norma (Bias) Melton and was a lifelong area resident. Prior to retirement she worked as a house parent at Sunland center in Gainesville (now Tacachale). Catherine was a...
On December 26, 2018 Gail A. Holt left this earthly world to join her late husband Ralph W. Holt. Gail was born on July 16, 1943 in Shamrock, Florida to Leonard Crill Hall and Stella Emma Leggett Hall. She grew up in Shamrock, attending Dixie County High School. Gail graduated in 1961. Following graduation, Gail worked in Tallahassee, Florida in...
Cathy Ann Hassell, age 64, passed away on Thursday, December 27th at her home in Jacksonville, FL. She was born March 18, 1954 in Greensboro, NC to Helen Iddings. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Herman Hassell. She is survived by her husband of 4 years, Richard Rozier; her aunt and second mother, Mildred Medearis;...
Muriel Jacqueline Harding, "Jackie," passed away peacefully on December 27th. Jackie was born October 28, 1943 to Charles Samuel Malcolm and Muriel Jacqueline Malcolm in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 1961 and moved to St. Petersburg with her husband Phillip Graves Harding and their daughter Kelly Anne. Upon returning to Jacksonville after the passing of...
Corinna Greene, 46, of Gainesville, Florida, a brilliant, beautiful soul passed away on December 24, 2018. Corinna was born on January 16, 1972 in Immokalee, Florida to John and Edna Greene. She was a graduate of Gainesville High School.Ms. Greene was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Greene and her brother Jonathan David Greene.She leaves to cherish her...
Ludwig Marion Roberson, Jr., age 88, passed away on December 21, 2018 at his home in High Springs, Florida due to complications from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.Ludwig was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 30, 1930 to Ludwig Marion and Anna Hasson Roberson, Sr. He graduated from St. Paul's High School in 1949.Ludwig was a member of the Naval Reserves, and...
Ludwig Marion Roberson, Jr., age 88, passed away on December 21, 2018 at his home in High Springs, Florida due to complications from Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Ludwig was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 30, 1930 to Ludwig Marion and Anna Hasson Roberson, Sr. He graduated from St. Paul's High School in 1949. Ludwig was a member of the Naval...