Irving Taylor "Irvin" Young
July 5, 2017
Mr. Irving "Irvin" Taylor Young, III age 60, of Hampton passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Young was born on August 28, 1956 in Dalton, GA and was a lifelong resident of Hampton. He was the owner operator of Youngs Paint & Body for over 20 years. Irving had a gentle heart, enjoyed helping others, never...
Emojean Sanders
July 4, 2017
Mrs. Emojean "Granny" Sanders, age 84, of Keystone Heights passed away at her home Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born in Camilla, Georgia on January 9, 1933 to the late Zachariah and Lillie (Gray) Worsham, and moved to Keystone Heights in 1986. Mrs. Sanders was a member of First Baptist Church and she enjoyed cooking, sewing, shopping but mostly...
Danee Leigh Holley
July 3, 2017
Mrs. Danee Leigh Holley 46, of Grandin passed away suddenly Monday, July 3, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1970 in Jacksonville. Danee had worked for the United States Postal Service in Melrose as a rural postal carrier for over twelve years. She was raised in the Baptist faith; she enjoyed taking trips to the Bahamas, being outdoors and...
David Soliz
July 3, 2017
Mr. David Soliz, 63 of Middleburg, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. Mr. Soliz was born May 5, 1954 in Victoria Texas to the late Antonio and Maria D. Soliz. He served in the United States Navy, was employed as an Electronic Technician at Natec of NAS JAX, and attended St. Lukes Catholic Church in Middleburg. Survivors are his wife,...
David Soliz
July 3, 2017
Mr. David Soliz, 63 of Middleburg, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. Mr. Soliz was born May 5, 1954 in Victoria Texas to the late Antonio and Maria D. Soliz. He served in the United States Navy, was employed as an Electronic Technician at Natec of NAS JAX, and attended St. Luke's Catholic Church in Middleburg. Survivors are his wife,...
Bety Jean Holland
July 2, 2017
Mrs. Betty Jean Holland age 89, of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. She was born in Miami on May 21, 1928 to the late Homer and Alma Wood. In 1999, Mrs. Holland moved to Keystone Heights from Live Oak; she was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Anne R. Pranka
July 2, 2017
Mrs. Anne R. (Dezzani) Pranka, 75 of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Middleburg. Mrs. Pranka was born April 24, 1942 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Massino G. and Anne (Royko) Dezzani. She was a pre-school teacher in Canton, Connecticut and held a Masters Degree in Education Central Connecticut State University. Her husband, John Pranka, Jr. preceded...
Anne R. Pranka
July 2, 2017
Mrs. Anne R. (Dezzani) Pranka, 75 of Jacksonville, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Middleburg. Mrs. Pranka was born April 24, 1942 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Massino G. and Anne (Royko) Dezzani. She was a pre-school teacher in Canton, Connecticut and held a Master's Degree in Education Central Connecticut State University. Her husband, John Pranka, Jr. preceded...
Carmen Leann Nesmith
July 1, 2017
Miss Carmen Leann NeSmith, 25 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017. Miss NeSmith was born February 17, 1992 in Jacksonville. She was a Certified Medical Assistant and a graduate of Clay High school where she was on the Dance Team and a cheerleader for the Blue Devils. She recently found a passion for rock climbing, and...
Carmen Leann Nesmith
July 1, 2017
Miss Carmen Leann NeSmith, 25 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017. Miss NeSmith was born February 17, 1992 in Jacksonville. She was a Certified Medical Assistant and a graduate of Clay High school where she was on the Dance Team and a cheerleader for the Blue Devils. She recently found a passion for rock climbing, and...
Rosalinda "Linda" Miller
June 30, 2017
Mrs. Rosalinda "Linda" Miller age 71, of Keystone Heights passed away at her home, Friday, June 30, 2017. She was born on June 17, 1946 in the Philippines to the late Alejandro and Candida Larayos. In 1988 she and her husband made Keystone Heights their home after moving from Washington, DC. She was a homemaker, a parishioner of St. William...
Norbet "Skip" Skaja
June 30, 2017
Norbert William "Skip" Skaja, MD weighed anchor and set sail for ports unknown on June 23, 2017. Skip grew up in Chicago, joined the Navy to fight in WWII, then went to college and earned his MD. During his life, he called many ports home. He taught psychiatry at FSU in Tallahassee and at UF in Gainesville. Skip left teaching...
Floyd Jackson Futch
June 29, 2017
Mr. Floyd Jackson Futch age 85, of Lawtey passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Futch was born May 6, 1932 in Macclenny to the late Ernest M. and Mamie (Harvey) Futch. He was a lifelong resident of Lawtey and served in the Florida National Guard. Prior to retirement he worked for E.I. DuPont as a Lab...
Clyde B Baker
June 29, 2017
A graveside service for Mr. Clyde B. Baker will be held on July 4, 2017 at 11AM in Greenlawn Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd. Jax, FL 32207. The family will receive friends between the hours of 6-8PM on Monday July 3, 2017 at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home. 4140 University Blvd., South Jax, FL 34116..4140 University Blvd S Jacksonville,...
Harry Taylor Carter
June 28, 2017
Harry Taylor Carter born in Hendersonville, TN January 22, 1940 left this world on Monday, June 26th.He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Dennis and Eva Sue Carter, his first wife of 34 years and mother of his children, Glenys Joan Leeper, mother-in-law, Mary Francis Leeper and Brother-in-law, John Will Leeper.He is survived by his wife, Wilda Stanley...
Fred S. Donaldson,
June 28, 2017
Fred S. Donaldson, Jr. passed away with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at Haven Hospice in Gainesville on June 25, 2017. He was born in Chase, Louisiana, on September 26, 1935 with the aid of a midwife at his grandfather's house. His father, from Waldo, married Miss Maude Delane McDuff while employed in Louisiana. Fred is looking forward to reuniting with his...
Ethan James Brander
June 26, 2017
Master Ethan James Brander age 4, also know and "Squirrel" of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. He was born in Orange Park on September 23, 2012. Ethan loved the characters Batman and Hulk; the Hulk so much he would show off his muscles and do his "Hulk Smashing". Whenever Ethan was getting...
Kenneth Arnold Hawks
June 25, 2017
Mr. Kenneth Arnold Hawks, 74 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017. Mr. Hawks was born May 13, 1943 in Big Four, West Virginia to the late Otis and Guyda (Edwards) Hawks. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the Clay County Road Department. Survivors are his daughter, Dena Boyette of Green Cove Springs, brother, Elvin Hawks,...
Mr. Kenneth Arnold Hawks
June 25, 2017
Mr. Kenneth Arnold Hawks, 74 of Green Cove Springs, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017. Mr. Hawks was born May 13, 1943 in Big Four, West Virginia to the late Otis and Guyda (Edwards) Hawks. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the Clay County Road Department. Survivors are his daughter, Dena Boyette of Green Cove Springs, brother, Elvin Hawks,...
Alan Michael Johns
June 24, 2017
Mr. Alan Michael Johns, age 45 of Keystone Heights, passed away at his home, Saturday, June 24, 2017 following an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville on January 28, 1972 and had been a longtime resident of Keystone Heights. Alan also worked as a driver for CRST Trucking Company. He was a member of Hope Baptist Church and loving...