Jerald Leon Blair
January 23, 2017
Mr. Jerald Leon Blair age 78, of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Monday, January 23, 2017. He was born February 5, 1938 in Moore Haven. Prior to retirement, Mr. Blair had been a mechanic working on heavy equipment and small engines; he had also owned and operated a lawn business in West Palm Beach before moving to Keystone...
Jean T. King
January 23, 2017
Mrs. Jean T. King age 85, of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Vincents Medical Center in Middleburg. She was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 22, 1931 to the late Preston and Ervy (Weatherford) Taylor. Prior to retirement she was an Assistant Cashier for Gainesville Atlantic Bank and also a clerk at Clay Electric...
Peggy Sparks
January 21, 2017
Peggy Sparks (nee Atchison), 88, of Jacksonville passed away peacefully Saturday, January 21,surrounded by her loving family. Born August 23, 1928, in Quitman, GA, she spent most of her adult lifein Jacksonville. She was employed for many years as a bookkeeper with the Duval County Public SchoolSystem and also ran her own catering business with her best friend Sylvia Harless.Peggy...
Anne C. O'Shea
January 20, 2017
OSheaA Funeral Mass for Anne C. OShea, will be held at 11:00a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Fr. Michael J. Larkin as Celebrant.Mrs. OShea, age 87, passed away on Friday January 20, 2017 at her home in Jacksonville with her family by her side. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey on...
Rachel Ann Priest Butts
January 19, 2017
Rachel Ann Priest Butts of Kingsland, Ga. passed away peacefully on Thursday Jan. 19, 2017 while at the Community Hospice - Mc Graw Center for Caring in Jacksonville. At her bedside were her son,daughter, and four sisters.Rachel was born to Fred and Sharon Rossie Priest on September 14, 1957 in Fort Lauderdale. Both parents preceded her in death.Rachel enjoyed a...
Lt. Johnson
January 19, 2017
Lt. Col. Robert (Bob) Johnson (Retired), 92, of Gainesville, Fla., went to be with his Lord on January 19, 2017. He is survived by his three sons: Bill (Pam), Tom (Sandy), and Mark (Jackie); five grandchildren: Heather (Brian), Brent (Teresa), Morgan, Timothy and Caris; three great-grandsons: Brayden, Quade, and Tuck; Brother Dave (Norma), and many nieces and nephews. He joins...
Charles Otto "Red/Charlie" Hodge
January 18, 2017
Mr. Charles Otto "Red/Charlie" Hodge age 47, of Lawtey passed away at his home, Wednesday January 18, 2017. He was born in Starke on April 29, 1969 and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mr. Hodge graduated from Bradford County High School with the class of 1989; he was of the Baptist faith, would always help others and...
Margaret Lott Smith
January 16, 2017
Margaret Lott Smith born February 14, 1928 in Douglas GA passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017 at home. Married James A Smith September 12, 1947 in James Island, SC. Survivors are: daughter, Linda Margaret Smith and son, James A (Sue Howard) Smith Jr, grandchildren: Jessica A Smith of Sykeville, MD and Meghan Sue Smith (Jordan) Pieniazek of Pleasant Gap,...
Robert D White
January 15, 2017
Robert D. White, Sr. "Uncle Bob Don", 79 yrs old went to be with his lord and savior on January 15, 2017. He was born on August 20, 1938 in Alamo, Georgia to Curtis N. White and Agnes Martha Gilder. He was the youngest of four boys. Mr. White leaves behind his beloved wife of fifty nine years; Sandra C....
Susan Lynette Koch Weih
January 14, 2017
Ms. Susan L. Koch Weih, age 56, of Lawtey passed away, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville following an extended illness. She was born in Montevideo, MN and retired after 20 years working at the Coal Mine in Douglas, Wyoming. Ms. Weih enjoyed playing bluegrass music on her violin, guitar, and mandolin. She was also an artist...
Julia Nelson Hart
January 14, 2017
JULIJULIA INEZ NELSON HART age 96, beloved mother and grandmother went to be with Jesus on Friday, January 13, 2017 at Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center.She is survived by four children Faye Bush (Gene), Sue Hart, Fred Hart (Charlotte) and Arty Hart (Jackie) all of Gainesville, Florida, 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great greatgrandchild.Inez was preceded in death...
Else Carola Collett-Muller
January 14, 2017
Fox, Else Carola Collett-MullerElse Carola Collett-Muller Fox, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. She couldn't have been more loved and is already greatly missed.Born in Bergen, Norway on December 30, 1925 to Captain and Mrs. Jahn Collett-Muller, she graduated from U. Pihl School in Bergen and later attended...
Wandell "Matt" Lee Matthews
January 13, 2017
Mr. Wandell L. "Matt" Matthews age 64, of Keystone Heights passed away at his home, Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born in Moultrie, Georgia on January 28, 1952 to the late Fred and Juanita (Lupo) Matthews. Mr. Matthews had proudly served in the United States Army and retired after 20 years as Sergeant First Class. Following his retirement with...
Betty Lou Mcglamory Mcnichols
January 13, 2017
Betty Lou McGlamory McNichols, 77, passed away on Friday January 13, 2017 in Jacksonville. She was a Jacksonville native, born here on December 26, 1939 to James Frederick & Nancy Gunter McGlamory.Betty was graduate of Andrew Jackson High School and worked as a book keeper for Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church and...
Ruth Annette Mccain
January 12, 2017
Mrs. Ruth Annette McCain age 79, of Starke passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Riverwood Health & Rehab. Mrs. McCain was born on February 20, 1937 in Little Cooley, Pennsylvania to the late Vanie Stancliff and Alice Mae (Sybrant) Hamilton. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending the warm months in Pennsylvania and her winters in Florida. In addition...
Frances Irene Hanlon
January 12, 2017
There are no scheduled services at this time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Windsor Manor Nursing Home, Activities Department, 602 Laura Street, Starke, FL 32091. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR. KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker...
William Edward "Bill" Flakes
January 12, 2017
William Edward "Bill" Flakes, Jr. age 74, of Keystone Heights, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Starke. He was born in Jacksonville on October 11, 1942 to the late William Edward and Ollie Mae (Morgan) Flakes and proudly served in the United States Air Force. Bill retired from the Orlando Fire Department in 1992 as an Engineer and moved...
Jack "Jackie" Hardee
January 11, 2017
Mr. Jack "Jackie" Hardee age 78, of Keystone Heights went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Orange Park Medical Center. He had an exhaustive and lengthy battle with many ailments but passed away of a sudden heart attack; he fought his multiple battles with grace and dignity. Jack was born in Hope Mills, North Carolina on...
James Lamar Ferguson
January 11, 2017
FERGUSON: Funeral services for James Lamar Ferguson, 83, who passed away on January 11, 2017, will be held Monday at 1:00 PM from the graveside in Restlawn Memorial Park, (2600 Ribault Scenic Drive) with Rev. McKinley W. Wright officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service at the Cemetery. Mr. Ferguson was born in Mulberry, Florida and...
Sandra Whiffen Mann
January 9, 2017
Sandra Whiffen Mann, age 68, of Keystone Heights passed away at her home on Monday, January 9, 2016 following an extended illness. She was born in Milton, FL on October 14, 1948 to the late Carlton and Clovett (Jacobs) Craft. In1958, Mrs. Mann moved to Bradford County from Bonifay. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Mann was a licensed and registered...