January 18, 2026

HTOO: Funeral services for Paw Htoo, 54, who passed away on January 18, 2026, will be held Saturday at 9:00 AM in Aspire Church, Karen Baptist of Jacksonville with Pastor Thu Thulaumoo officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 PM at Moloney-Hewell Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard South, Jacksonville, Florida...

January 18, 2026

Mr. Carl "Steve" Beard, age 79, of Melrose, Florida passed away at his home on Sunday January 18, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, to the late Carl J. and June (Love) Beard.

Steve spent his working career as a warranty rep and later on as a steel buyer with Dana Spicer...

January 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maarten Drost, who left this world peacefully on January 18, 2026, at the age of 91. Maarten was a strong family man who lived a wonderful, faith-driven life. He was a kind, curious man who valued education, and loved puzzles, words and a good conversation. If you knew Maarten, you knew...

January 17, 2026

Mr. John Charles Lewis Skinner passed away at his home on January 17, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on September 29, 1964, in Los Gatos, California, John lived most of his later years in Starke.

John had a passion for the simple joys in life. Whether it was casting a line on a fishing trip,...

January 17, 2026

Sherry Margaret (Yetman) Strickland age 82 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, at the Bailey Center for Caring in St. Augustine. She was born March 10, 1943, in Marianna, FL and lived in Jacksonville until 1972, when she moved to Keystone Heights and eventually to Lake Santa Fe in 1984.

Sherry is survived by...

January 17, 2026

Reverend Thomas Edward Gensel, age 96, of Melrose passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Gainesville. He was born on October 12, 1929, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Martha (Cummings) Gensel and had served in the United States Army. Mr. Gensel grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and dedicated his life to serving others through his faith...

January 16, 2026

Mrs. Carol Ann Parrish age 86 of Keystone Heights, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1939, in Jacksonville, to James and Mary (McCranie) Parrish. Mrs. Parrish dedicated her life to her family and home, spreading love and warmth to everyone she met.

A woman of deep faith, Ms. Parrish loved...

January 16, 2026

Rose Mary Kay (née Szabo), age 71, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with health issues.

Rose was born on May 28, 1954, in Ohio. She later made her home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and most recently resided in Keystone Heights, Florida, where she spent her final years.

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January 15, 2026

Mrs. Theresa Hunt Rhoden, age 63 of Keystone Heights, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Shands Hospital following a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 22, 1962, to Robert Hunt and Jenny Crowley.  Mrs. Rhoden was a wonderful homemaker, mother, and wife. She loved being outdoors near the water fishing and crabbing, she also loved...

January 15, 2026

Arthur C.Phillips III of the Villages died on January 15,2026 at the age of 77. He was born on November 24,1948 to Lucia Stracuzzi and Arthur Phillips JR in Port Chester NY. Arthur graduated from Most Holy Trinity School and Salesian High School. He received a BA from New York Institute of Technology in New York City and a...

January 14, 2026

Kenneth Ivan Peterson, age 86, lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2026. Born to John and Geneva (Hunt) Peterson on November 3, 1939, Ken was a truly devoted husband, a loving father, a doting grandfather, and a true friend to many. Upon graduating from Alfred I. duPont High School, class of 1957, Ken enlisted...

January 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Charles Thibault who left us on January 14, 2026 at the age of 84.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32606, 352-378-2528.

January 13, 2026

SIMMONDS: Funeral services for Marie D. Simmonds, 86, who passed away on January 13, 2026, will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12 Noon from the graveside in New Berlin Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 6-8 PM at the Moloney-Hewell Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard South, Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Mrs. Simmonds was...

January 13, 2026

Andres G. Cardones

December 23, 1935 – January 13, 2026

Andres "Andy" G. Cardones passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 90. He lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and a steady commitment to the people around him.

He was married for 54 years to his wife,...

January 12, 2026

Mildred Lelia Scott Haynes (Millie) went to be with her Savior on January 12, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103. She is survived by her daughters Marcia Haynes Welch of Savannah, GA, and Mildred Anne Haynes of Starke, FL, sister, Betty Nell Keane of Atlanta, GA, grandchildren, Dorothy Welch Childress (John), Jeffrey Dale Welch (Kate), Charles Ashley Welch...

January 11, 2026

Margaret Dale Pennington, age 37, of Azle, Texas, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1988, in Gainesville, Florida, and was deeply loved by her family and friends.

Margaret had a creative and sentimental spirit. She found comfort in baking, crocheting, enjoyed music, had a keen interest in genealogy, and loved collecting...

January 11, 2026

The world lost a bright light on January 11, 2026, with the passing of our devoted mother, Barbara Barksdale. Barbara was born to James Wagner and Pearl (McAlhany) Horne on September 29, 1927, in Reevesville, South Carolina.

The Hornes and their baby left South Carolina for Florida when her father was transferred there by Seaboard Air Line...

January 10, 2026

January 10, 2026

Sandra Lowis Fehlinger, age 67, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on January 10, 2026.

Sandra was born on July 5, 1958, in Douglas, Michigan. She raised her family in Green Bay, Wisconsin before later making her home in High Springs, Florida, where she spent her time enjoying life, family, and travel.

She was preceded...

January 10, 2026

Born in Greenwich and raised in Ansonia, Connecticut, Mary Frances Ryan grew up a single child in a close-knit extended family, very close to her cousin Frank Dunn. She graduated from St Mary's High School and then Albertus Magnus College (both in New Haven, Connecticut) with an MSc in Biology in 1962 from the latter. While at Albertus, she...