Victoria Queen Wilson left this earth for her heavenly home, surrounded by family, friends, and love, on January 15, 2019.She was born in Wayne County, West Virginia to Dewey and Emma Queen. She is predeceased by her parents, Dewey and Emma Queen; sisters, Delphia Queen Copley, Virginia Queen Maynard, Lydia Brook Queen; brother Nathan Queen; and the love of her...
Mr. Ronald W. Roberts age 72, of Starke passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, at Park of The Palms in Keystone Heights. He was born October 23, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Barney and Inez (Brinkley) Roberts and had served in the United States Army with the 1st Calvary Division during the Vietnam War. Mr. Roberts began his...
Mrs. Linda Underhill Lazenby age 53 of Hampton passed away at her home on January 13, 2019. Linda was born in Starke on October 11, 1965 to Reginald and Marion Underhill. Mrs. Lazenby was a long-time member of Kingsley Lake Baptist Church, and worked as a Dental Assistant for several years. During her free time she enjoyed the outdoors, movies,...
WYNN: Funeral services for Ann Haskell Wynn, 75, who passed away on January 13, 2019, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 with Rev. Cody Page officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home. Mrs....
Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" E. Robinson age 87, of Melrose passed away peacefully Saturday, January 12, 2019, at her home. She was born March 26, 1931, in Washington, DC to the late Donald and Blanche (Burney) Bennett. Peggy had been a secretary for Trinity Episcopal Church in Melrose before retiring and loved being able to help people. During her years spent...
A funeral service for Leila Dane Thornton 88, of Middleburg, FL will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1PM in the Chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 with Dr. Keith Foskey officiating. The burial will take place after the funeral in Greenlawn Cemetery. Leila is survived by her...
Mr. Charles K. Norman age 68 of Starke, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Charles was born in Raiford, Florida on December 24, 1950 to the late Harold and Loca (Rafuse) Norman. Following high school Charles attended the University of Florida where he earned a Pharmacy degree. Upon graduating from pharmacy school he worked for Andrew's...
Mrs. Evelyn Santiago Buckhalter, 54 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Mrs. Buckhalter was born November 26, 1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey to parents Rubencito and Gloria Santiago. She served in the United States Navy and retired as a case worker with the State of Pennsylvania. In her spare time, she loved tending to her...
A funeral service for Pura Lopez Hackney will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216, with Rev. John Fuller officiating on January 19, 2019 at 1PM. Mrs. Hackney is survived by her son Gary Hackney (Kathy)of Jax, FL, grandsons Jerel (Heather) Tomasello of Tampa, FL and Joseph...
Mrs. Evelyn Santiago Buckhalter, 54 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Mrs. Buckhalter was born November 26, 1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey to parents Rubencito and Gloria Santiago. She served in the United States Navy and retired as a case worker with the State of Pennsylvania. In her spare time, she loved tending to her...
Mr. James "Robert" Whitehead, Sr. age 77 of Starke, passed away January 8, 2019 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. Robert was born on October 7, 1941 in Bradford County to the late James "J.B." and Geneva (Griffis) Whitehead. He was a hard working cattle farmer and did not let anything come between his cows and his crops. Robert was an...
Mrs. Janice Sprakman Thomas age 63, of Keystone Heights passed away in Jacksonville Tuesday, January 8, 2019, following an extended illness. She was born December 17, 1955, in Ft. Lauderdale to Lawrence and Bette Lou (Wood) Isgette. Mrs. Sparkman was a private in-home health caregiver and a member of the Lighthouse Global Ministries in Waldo. She enjoyed playing board games...
Mildred (Mickey) Wallace passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born March 17th, 1929 in Gainesville, FL. Mickey was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening along with arts and crafts. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends.She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Susannah Sanders; sister, Elizabeth Barker and...
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...