Laverne Williams

Laverne Williams

September 2, 2016

Mrs. Laverne Williams age 73, of Hampton passed away at her home, Friday, September 2, 2016. She was born in Paris, Arkansas to the late Glenn and Ocie (Whitbey) Waller. Mrs. Williams had been a resident of Hampton for 40 years and she was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed sewing, word search and cross word...

George Albert Lantz

George Albert Lantz

September 1, 2016

George Albert Lantz, 84 of Crescent City, Florida passed away on September 1, 2016. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10AM in Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. George is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lantz and two sons George and Steven Lantz. He is survived by his daughter Linda Depasture...

Doris B. Pate

Doris B. Pate

September 1, 2016

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris B. Pate, 88, will be held at 1:30PM Wednesday, September 7th from the graveside in Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery, Miami, FL. Born Jan. 29, 1928 in Keeseville, New York to Mabel and George Bombard, Mrs. Pate died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Pate moved to Jacksonville from Miami in 2002,...

Doris M. James

Doris M. James

August 31, 2016

Doris M. James, 92, of Alachua/High Springs, FL entered Heaven on Monday morning August 29th at her daughter's home in Dunnellon, FL.She was born in Orlando, FL January 16, 1924 and was raised in High Springs and returned to this area in 1989. She was a member of New Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was affectionately known as "DaDa".She was...

Doris M. James

Doris M. James

August 31, 2016

Doris M. James, 92, of Alachua/High Springs, FL entered Heaven on Monday morning August 29th at her daughter's home in Dunnellon, FL. She was born in Orlando, FL January 16, 1924 and was raised in High Springs and returned to this area in 1989. She was a member of New Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was affectionately known as "DaDa"....

Alice Lee

Alice Lee

August 30, 2016

The obituary is pending. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home. Memorial Service Monday, September 12, 2016 11:00 AM - Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home - Green Cove Springs 1811 Idlewild Avenue Green Cove Springs FL 32043 US (904) 284-9696 Funeral Home Helm - Gallagher Funeral...

Clarence "Cooter Bob" Kerce

Clarence "Cooter Bob" Kerce

August 30, 2016

Mr. Clarence "Cooterbob" Benjamin Kerce age 67, of Gainesville passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born in Lake Butler on November 23, 1948 to the late Henry Benjamin and Sarah "Granny Pete" (Fulgham) Kerce, and was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Army. Bob was known for his famous BBQ...

Alice Lee

Alice Lee

August 30, 2016

The obituary is pending. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home. Previous Events Memorial Service SEP 12. 11:00 AM (ET) Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home - Green Cove Springs 1811 Idlewild Avenue Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-9696 helmfuneralhome@comcast.net https://www.helmgallagherfh.com/

Jarrod Michael Kersey

Jarrod Michael Kersey

August 29, 2016

Jarrod Michael Kersey age 37, of Keystone Heights passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 29, 2016. He was born in Gainesville on January 8, 1979. Jarrod was a member of the I.B.E.W. Union in Gainesville and he enjoyed cooking and hanging out with his friends. He is preceded in death by his father Michael Kersey; paternal grandparents; Cecil and Gracie Kersey...

Donald Hugh Piper

Donald Hugh Piper

August 29, 2016

Donald Hugh Piper was born September 14, 1930, and rode the Happy Trail on August 28. He has been married to his high school sweetheart over 66 years, Patricia Garner Piper. After graduation from Lee High School in Jacksonville, he began work with Southern Bell in 1949. His first job in Fernandina Beach was to roll a wheelbarrow down Centre...

Maudine Lee Douglas

Maudine Lee Douglas

August 29, 2016

Maudine Lee Douglas 84, a longtime Gilchrist County resident, passed away on Saturday morning, August 27, 2016 at NFRMC in Gainesville following a lengthy illness. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of High Springs, FL. Mrs. Douglas retired from General Electric/Gates Energy after 30 years of service. Her hobbies included quilting, crafts, spending time with her...

Maudine Lee Douglas

Maudine Lee Douglas

August 29, 2016

Maudine Lee Douglas 84, a longtime Gilchrist County resident, passed away on Saturday morning, August 27, 2016 at NFRMC in Gainesville following a lengthy illness. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of High Springs, FL. Mrs. Douglas retired from General Electric/Gates Energy after 30 years of service. Her hobbies included quilting, crafts, spending time with her...

Donald Hugh Piper

Donald Hugh Piper

August 29, 2016

Donald Hugh Piper was born September 14, 1930, and rode the Happy Trail on August 28. He has been married to his high school sweetheart over 66 years, Patricia Garner Piper. After graduation from Lee High School in Jacksonville, he began work with Southern Bell in 1949. His first job in Fernandina Beach was to roll a wheelbarrow down Centre...

Paula Renee' Maruca

Paula Renee' Maruca

August 28, 2016

Mrs. Paula Renee Maruca age 58, of Starke passed away at her home on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was born in Panama City on February 19, 1958 to the late Robert C. and Gracie (Hicks) Kersey. Mrs. Maruca had been a longtime resident of Starke and she was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors are...

Gloria Jean Lofthouse Allen

Gloria Jean Lofthouse Allen

August 26, 2016

Gloria Jean Lofthouse Allen age 66, of Keystone Heights passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. She was born in Elkton, Maryland on November 30, 1949 to the late Joseph L. and Agnes (Abbott) Lofthouse. Gloria had worked as a Registered Nurse and loved to go on cruises. She was a member of...

Harold Dale Wilhelm

Harold Dale Wilhelm

August 25, 2016

Harold Dale Wilhelm died peacefully in his home on August 25, 2016 in Green Cove Springs, Florida.He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Ruth (Wright) Wilhelm; his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and David Childress and his granddaughter Destiny Childress; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Shauna Wilhelm and his grandchildren Ashly, Seth, Ashlyn, and Devin. After serving 20...

Joseph Carmine Piazza

Joseph Carmine Piazza

August 25, 2016

Joseph (Joe) Carmine Piazza was born July 16, 1944 in Flushing, NY to his parents Dominick and Concetta Nicolini Piazza. His sister Patricia was born in 1948 and predeceased him. Joe is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Piazza, his two sons, Andrew J. and Joseph D. Piazza, grandson, Gavin Piazza, niece Renee Sikora and nephew Joseph Sikora. By far...

James Floyd Ford

James Floyd Ford

August 25, 2016

James Floyd Ford age 83 of Hawthorne passed away August 21, 2016 at Riverwood Nursing Home in Starke, FL . Floyd was born March 29, 1933 in Orange Heights, FL. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator and worked on the Road Construction for Alachua and Dade Counties and was also a Farmer.He is preceded in death by his parents, John...

Mr. Harold Dale Wilhelm

Mr. Harold Dale Wilhelm

August 25, 2016

Harold Dale Wilhelm died peacefully in his home on August 25, 2016 in Green Cove Springs, Florida. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Ruth (Wright) Wilhelm; his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and David Childress and his granddaughter Destiny Childress; his son and daughter-in-law, David and Shauna Wilhelm and his grandchildren Ashly, Seth, Ashlyn, and Devin. After serving...

Henry Michael "Hank" Carlee

Henry Michael "Hank" Carlee

August 24, 2016

Mr. Henry M. "Hank" Carlee age 77, of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Community Hospice Bailey Center. He was born in Manhattan, New York on March 15, 1939 to the late Jhon Jacob "Harry" and Elizabeth (Nolan) Carlee. Following his service in the Army during the Korean War, he began working as a tradesman doing pipefitting...