Robert David Petty

Robert David Petty

July 30, 2016

Robert David Petty age 32, of Jacksonville passed away on July 30, 2016 at his home. He was born August 20, 1983 in Elizabethtown, NC and was adopted at age four by James and Patricia Petty, along with his older sister, Jessica.Roberts love was music. He was an aspiring musician and song writer. When he wasnt playing his guitar, you...

Michael R. Griffis

Michael R. Griffis

July 29, 2016

Michael Rowan Griffis age 51, of Starke passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Vincents Medical Center Clay County in Middleburg. Born in Starke on April 6, 1965, Michael was a loving and devoted son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend. He loved watching his great nieces and nephews play baseball and softball. He enjoyed hunting, farming, gardening,...

Alice Mciver Spencer

Alice Mciver Spencer

July 29, 2016

Alice Scott McIver Spencer, age 82 born June 21, 1934 in Sanford, NC passed away July 26, 2016 at Shands at UF in Gainesville, Fl surrounded by her loving family. She was married to Ronald E Spencer of New Port News, VA on Sept. 27, 1952. Alice lived her adult years and raised her family in Gainesville, Fl. She worked...

Maria Mccallister

Maria Mccallister

July 29, 2016

Maria McCallister age 90 of Gainesville passed away July 27, 2016 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. She was born in Wolfersdorf Germany but lived her adult life in Gainesville, Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was married to the late Alvin McCallister of St Albans, WV. She loved flowers, gardening and her church music. She was...

Johnna Collier Ramage

Johnna Collier Ramage

July 28, 2016

Ms. Johnna Collier Ramage, 69, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 in St. Augustine. Ms. Ramage was born June 29, 1947 in Jacksonville, the daughter of the late John & Ercelle (Kemper) Collier. A lifelong resident of St. Augustine, she graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1965, and worked for Naturalizer Shoes at the Outlet Mall, Cimarrone Golf Club,...

Patricia Marie Powell

Patricia Marie Powell

July 28, 2016

Patricia Marie Powell age 78, of Clermont formerly of Melrose passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont. Patricia was born on October 9, 1937 in Jacksonville to the late Walter and Ellen Powell. She was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Melrose. Prior to retirement she worked as a registered nurse for North...

Francis "Homer" Xavier Holman

Francis "Homer" Xavier Holman

July 28, 2016

Francis "Homer" Holman 81, of Keystone Heights, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. He was born on November 18, 1934 in Brookville, Indiana to the late Edward M. and Norma (Bischoff) Holman. Mr. Homan was a veteran of the United States Air Force and he was a member of Caney Fork Baptist...

Johnna Collier Ramage

Johnna Collier Ramage

July 28, 2016

Ms. Johnna Collier Ramage, 69, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 in St. Augustine. Ms. Ramage was born June 29, 1947 in Jacksonville, the daughter of the late John & Ercelle (Kemper) Collier. A lifelong resident of St. Augustine, she graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1965, and worked for Naturalizer Shoes at the Outlet Mall, Cimarrone Golf Club,...

Richard Carl Tietze

Richard Carl Tietze

July 27, 2016

Richard Carl Tietze, age 90, was called to his heavenly home on July 27, 2016 in Orange Park, FL. The son of the late Dr. William and Agnes (Kuolt) Tietze, he was born September 17, 1925 in Utica, NY. On June 26, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica, NY, he married Elvie Elizabeth Lehtinen, his loving wife of 68 years....

Mr. Richard Carl Tietze

Mr. Richard Carl Tietze

July 27, 2016

Richard Carl Tietze, age 90, was called to his heavenly home on July 27, 2016 in Orange Park, FL. The son of the late Dr. William and Agnes (Kuolt) Tietze, he was born September 17, 1925 in Utica, NY. On June 26, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica, NY, he married Elvie Elizabeth Lehtinen, his loving wife of 68 years....

Barbara S Plansky

Barbara S Plansky

July 26, 2016

Ms. Barbara S. Plansky age 71, of Starke passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Riverwood Health & Rehab. She was born on December 2, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James Edward and Mabel (McElwee) Smith. She was a homemaker, loved people and in turn was loved by all who knew her. Survivors are: her son, John F....

Debra 'Debbie' Wood

Debra 'Debbie' Wood

July 26, 2016

Debra "Debbie" Wood 65, of Jacksonville, Florida born on May 1, 1951 went home to be with the lord on July 26, 2016. Debra was well known for the 30 years spent working at Florida Blue where she retired. She was a top performer in Claims Processing and Quality Auditor. Debra was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Wood;...

Dale Robert Scheppler

Dale Robert Scheppler

July 25, 2016

Dale "Leonassan" Robert Scheppler age 31, of Gainesville passed away at his home Monday, July 25, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina on November 16, 1984. Dale was a 2002 graduate of Keystone Heights High School had been a longtime resident of Keystone Heights before moving to Gainesville one year ago. He was...

Lafayette C Sapp

Lafayette C Sapp

July 25, 2016

Mr. Lafayette C. "L.C." Sapp age 92 of Starke passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center. L.C. was born on March 12, 1924 in Bradford County to the late Ellery and Gladys (Hicks) Sapp and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the United States Army during WW II. Prior to retirement he worked...

Thomas Arthur Bowman

Thomas Arthur Bowman

July 25, 2016

Thomas Arthur Bowman of Jacksonville, affectionately known as Poppy by family and friends, passed away July 25, 2016, to meet the Lord and Savior he loved and lived for. Born February 12, 1938, in Marietta, Ohio, to Kenneth and Wilma Bowman (and brother Ken), Tom lived in Wooster, Ohio, before moving to Florida as a teenager. He was a Navy...

Deborah Jean Jarnagin

Deborah Jean Jarnagin

July 23, 2016

Deborah Jean Jarnagin age 68, of Starke passed away at her home on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born in Brunswick; Maryland to the late John Walter and Norma (Simons) Schamel. Deborah graduated from Chambersburg High School in Pennsylvania and later attended Business College obtaining her court reporters certificate. Prior to retirement she worked for Arnold & Porter Law...

William Harold Collins

William Harold Collins

July 23, 2016

Mr. William Harold Collins age 94, of Keystone Heights passed away at his home on Saturday, July 23, 2016. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 3, 1921 and had served in the United States Army Air Force. Mr. Collins was a member of the American Legion Post in Starke and had been a resident of Keystone Heights...

Dorothy Marie Meyer

Dorothy Marie Meyer

July 23, 2016

Meyer, Dorothy Marie 9/28/1923 - 7/23/2016 Gainesville, Florida Dorothy Marie Meyer Beloved wife, mother, devoted teacher and generous friend, passed away on July 23, 2016. Dorothy was born the only child to Lysle Leland Johnston and Ella Baines Johnston on September 28, 1923 in Newark, Ohio. Her childhood was spent primarily in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. In 1945 she graduated from...

Shirley Carpenter Reddish

Shirley Carpenter Reddish

July 22, 2016

Shirley Ann Carpenter Reddish age 81, of Keystone Heights died peacefully July 22, 2016 at Haven Hospice, Roberts Care Center Palatka. She was born in Jacksonville on May 24, 1935 to the late Dwight Whitney and Marjorie (Vickery) Carpenter of Santa Fe Lake. She moved to Starke in the 11th grade and upon her graduation from Bradford High School, she...

Caron Dewitt

Caron Dewitt

July 22, 2016

Caron DeWitt, 69, of Gainesville, FL passed away July 20, 2016 at Shands Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Robert DeWitt, children, David and Robin, granddaughters Jordan and Jamie, and many friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528