Tanner Daniel Thornton
February 3, 2017
Tanner Daniel Thornton, 22, of Jacksonville, Florida entered Gods glorious kingdom on Friday February 3, 2017. Our beloved Tanner was one of the kindest souls. He always put other people's needs before his very own. At just 22 years of age Tanner was so determined, strong willed, caring & full of love. He was so motivated and he desperately wanted...
James William Kimbrough
February 3, 2017
Dr.James W. KimbroughJames (Jim) Kimbrough was born Nov. 7, 1934, in Webster County, Mississippi, the oldest son of Felix and Ethel Kimbrough. The oldest boy in a family with ten children, he grew up on a farm, learning to work very hard from an early age. He would later say that his desire to NOT be a farmer was what...
Vera Mae Lewis
February 2, 2017
Mrs. Vera Mae Lewis age 91, of Kingsley Lake passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Life Care Center of Orange Park. She was born in Brookewood. Alabama on December 2, 1925, to the late Jasper and Della Church. Vera was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Lewis and her daughter Charlene Ennis. She is survived by her three...
James E. Wells
February 2, 2017
A funeral service for James E. Wells, Sr. "Jimmie" 94, of Jacksonville, Florida will be held on February 6, 2017 at the Faith United Methodist Church, 4000 Spring Park Road Jacksonville, Florida 32207 at 11AM with The Rev. Barry Andrews and The Rev. David Preston officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Jimmie passed away on Feb. 2, 2017, he...
John Schmidt
February 1, 2017
Dr. John George Schmidt age 82, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. John was born on December 31, 1934 in Chicago, IL to the late Adolph Emil and Louise (Zabinska) Schmidt and was a longtime resident of Starke.He graduated from the University of Illinois, received his Master of Science degree from...
Lorine E. Edwards
January 31, 2017
Lorine Edwards 77, former longtime Fort White resident passed away Monday morning in Crystal River. She was a native of Fort White and the fourth of nine Tanner siblings raised on a farm in Fort White. She graduated from Fort White in 1957 and was a longtime member of Fort White Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband...
Lorine E. Edwards
January 31, 2017
Lorine Edwards 77, former longtime Fort White resident passed away Monday morning in Crystal River. She was a native of Fort White and the fourth of nine Tanner siblings raised on a farm in Fort White. She graduated from Fort White in 1957 and was a longtime member of Fort White Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her...
Joanne Della Wyman
January 30, 2017
Mrs. Joanne Della Wyman age 85, of Keystone Heights passed away at Shands Hospital in Gainesville following a brief illness. She was born in Keen, New Hampshire on September 19, 1931 and was a homemaker. Mrs. Wyman was an active and longtime member of Community Church and had also been involved with the Girl Scouts for 45 years, being everything...
Jimmy Leroy Silcox
January 29, 2017
Mr. Jimmy Leroy Silcox age 65, of Starke passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Shands UF following an extended illness. Mr. Silcox was born on December 24, 1951 in Lake Butler to the late Roy Lee and Vernell (Clemons) Silcox and was lifelong area resident. Prior to retirement he worked as a truck driver and also held many other...
Germaine "Gerry" Rita Ouellette Rodrigue
January 28, 2017
Mrs. Germaine "Gerry" Rita Ouellette Rodrigue age 85, of Keystone Heights had a long and full life filled with love and family gatherings. She progressed to her eternal rest on January 28, 2017 in Gainesville. She was born on March 3, 1931 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Gerry married Alcee Peter Rodrigue Jr. on December 6, 1952 in Cambridge, England. They...
Jackie Cecil Slider
January 27, 2017
Mr. Jackie Cecil Slider, age 69 of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Friday, January 27, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born in Caruthersville, Missouri on June 12, 1947 to the late Lewis and Elnora Slider and was a proud veteran. Prior to his retirement he had worked for the University of Florida. He is survived by...
John Wesley Hayes
January 27, 2017
Mr. John Wesley Hayes age 62, of Glen St. Mary went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville with his family by his side after a long battle with illness.He was born in Jacksonville on March 2, 1954 and migrated west after marrying his wife. He resided in Glen Saint Mary at...
Martha Kay Easters
January 25, 2017
Easters, Martha Kay (nee Sheldon), 77, b. Lansing MI August 4, 1939, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, January 18, 2017 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL with family at her side. She is survived by sons Timothy Bright of Clearwater FL, Jamie Bright of Calumet City IL, Jason Gunter of Gainesville FL and daughters Kathryn Smith, of Swansboro NC and...
Rosie Marks
January 25, 2017
(No Obituary Text Available).Receiving FriendsSunday, January 29, 201709:00 AM - 09:00 PM George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216Funeral MassMonday, January 30, 201711:00 AM George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216IntermentMonday, January 30, 201712:00 PM Evergreen Cemetery4535 N Main StreetJacksonville, FL 322064140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747...
James William Segars
January 24, 2017
Mr. James William Segars age 73, of Florahome passed away at his home Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was born in Lula, Georgia on October 27, 1943 to the late Herschel and Gracie Segars and had served in the United States Army as a Medic. Mr. Segars retired from Georgia Pacific and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by...
Gloria Elizabeth Rhoden
January 24, 2017
Ms. Gloria Elizabeth Rhoden age 63, of Hampton passed away at Shands UF in Gainesville on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. She was born in Bradford County on March 29, 1953 and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Gloria was a diehard Elvis fan and she devoted her life to taking care of her mother and father. Her parents,...
John Michael Ames
January 24, 2017
Ames, John MichaelJohn Michael Ames was born on April 18, 1944, in East Long Beach, California, the son of Howard P. Ames and Evelyn Egan Ames. He died on January 3, 2017, in Gainesville, Florida, after post-surgery complications. In 1970 John earned his master's degree in English from the University of Florida, where he was awarded a Ford Fellowship. He...
Keith Faulk
January 24, 2017
Keith Faulk, 55, longtime High Springs resident, went suddenly to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was a native Floridian, having served with distinction and pride for 2 years as a police officer with the Gainesville Police Department and over 25 years with the Alachua County Sherriff's Office as a Sergeant . While at the Sheriff's...
Keith Faulk
January 24, 2017
Keith Faulk, 55, longtime High Springs resident, went suddenly to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2017. He was a native Floridian, having served with distinction and pride for 2 years as a police officer with the Gainesville Police Department and over 25 years with the Alachua County Sherriff's Office as a Sergeant . While at the Sheriff's...
Wolden "Bruce" Whittaker
January 23, 2017
Mr. Wolden "Bruce" Whittaker age 83 of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in Gainesville. He was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1933 to the late Wolden F. and Mary (Goth) Whittaker. Mr. Whittaker had served four years in the United States Navy and retired as an Engineer from Boeing; he was also an active member...