Michael Eugene Brooker
Jun 27, 2015
Mr. Michael Eugene Brooker, 60, of Keystone Heights passed away suddenly at his home, Saturday, June 27, 2015. He was born in Orange Park on Monday, July 26, 1954 and has been a long time resident of Keystone Heights. Michael received his Associate of Arts degree with honors from Santa Fe Community College and was also a member of Phi...
Fountain Bryant Cone,
Jun 26, 2015
Fountain "Bryant" Cone, Jr. 76 of Gainesville, Fl., passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd at UF Health Shands. Bryant was born in Quitman, Ga., and was a lifelong resident of the Gainesville area. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and camping with his family.Bryant is preceded in death by his parents- F.B. Cone, Sr. and Willie Mae Cone, brother- David Cone, son-...
Dorothy Powers Mosley
Jun 25, 2015
Dorothy Mae Powers Mosely was born to Washington Powers Sr. and Alberta Ross Powers on January 17, 1935. She was educated in Alachua County schools. She spent her adult years in Daytona Beach Florida, Gainesville, Florida and Atlanta, Ga. She retired from TacaChale, formerly Sunny land Training Center where she worked for more than 22 years as a Supervisor with...
John B. Doolette
Jun 24, 2015
John Barton Doolette, 87, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away June 24 2015. Born in South Australia, John was only child of Dorham and Isabell (nee Barton) Doolette. John was an internationally renowned agricultural scientist specialising in dryland farming. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science from University of Adelaide, he spent his early career in South Australia before working...
Ernestine S. Ostanik
Jun 24, 2015
Ernestine S. Ostanik, age 80 of Gainesville, FL died on June 22, 2015. She was born on Feb. 2, 1935 to Emmitt Swords and Ida Lee Fender, in Adel Georgia. She retired as a lab technician for the Division of Plant Industry and loved the Gators, fishing, gardening, sewing, quilting and crafts. She also enjoyed spending time with family, friends,...
Lois Jacquelyn "Jackie" Thomas
Jun 23, 2015
Mrs. Lois Jacquelyn "Jackie" Thomas, 76, of Keystone Heights passed away at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She was born on September 9, 1939 to the late Charles Carr and Marjorie Delores (Perryman) Colley. Jackie graduated from FSU with a Bachelors degree and was proud to be a SEMINOLE fan!! Prior to her retirement she...
John Calvin Teele
Jun 22, 2015
John Calvin Teele, 79, of Gainesville died on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Haven Hospice. John Calvin was born on August 6, 1935, in Bronwood, Georgia, son of the late John Robert Teele and the late Margaret Rainey. He was employed by the USDA in Gainesville, Florida as an engineer. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. John...
Byron Nelson
Jun 21, 2015
Byron Andrews Nelson, a chef, and resident of Gainesville, died unexpectedly at the age of 35 after a car accident in Keystone Heights on June 21, 2015.Byron was born in Gainesville on October 21, 1979. He graduated from Keystone Heights High School in 1998, graduated with an associates of arts degree from Santa Fe College in 2002, and later pursued...
Robert Alan Thompson
Jun 20, 2015
Robert Alan Thompson passed away on June 20, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 1952 to William and Mary Ellen Thompson. A longtime Tampa resident, Mr. Thompson was a graduate of Jesuit High School 1970, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Florida State University in 1974. Robert is survived by his...
Thomas Edwin Clark
Jun 20, 2015
Tommy Clark went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2015, at Shands of Gainesville. He was born to Cody Clark and Ann Waters Clark. Tommy was an electrician by trade. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ann Clark. He is survived by his wife Julie Clark, three sons, Cody (Kimberly) Clark, Justin Clark and Chris (Charies)...
Richard Vern "Ricky" Edwards
Jun 18, 2015
Mr. Richard "Ricky" Edwards, age 58 of Starke passed away at his home suddenly Thursday, June 18, 2015. He was born in Starke on January 31, 1957 to the late Merrill and Edna (Howard) Edwards, and was an oil and gas truck driver. He had attended First Baptist Church of Starke and enjoyed being in the yard playing with his...
Robert Enoch "Bobby" Biggs
Jun 17, 2015
Mr. Robert Enoch "Bobby" Biggs age 88, of Starke passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 suddenly. Bobby was born on March 1, 1927 in Starke to the late Dr. Erle Biggs and Ida (Roberts) Biggs and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Bradford High School, was the owner/operator of Biggs Body Shop for over 40 years and was serving...
Juanita Boyleston Myers
Jun 17, 2015
Gainesville, Florida - Juanita Boyleston Myers, beloved wife and mother, passed away at her home on June 15, 2015.She was born in Orangeburg, SC on August 7, 1923 to John Walker Boyleston and Carrie Dukes Boyleston. Mrs. Myers moved to Gainesville in 1947 and worked for several years in the medical records section of the VA Medical Center. She was...
Jan Marie Strickland
Jun 15, 2015
Ms. Jan Marie (Morris) Strickland age 37, of Lawtey passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. Jan was born on November 11, 1977 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. She was a respiratory therapist and worked for Orange Park Sleep Center until her illness forced her retirement. Ms. Strickland attended Grace United Methodist Church in...
Lamar Thornton
Jun 15, 2015
Mr. Lamar Thornton age 76, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at Shands UF following an extended illness. Mr. Thornton was born on July 21, 1938 in Jacksonville to the late Dennis and Ruby Bryant Thornton and was a lifelong area resident. Lamar retired from the Union County Housing Authority as a maintenance worker in 1999, and attended Bible Baptist...
Randall Eugne "Randy" Deason
Jun 15, 2015
Randall Eugene Deason, age 56 of Keystone Heights passed away on June 15, 2015 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. Randy was born on April 9, 1959 in Hollywood, Florida. Mr. Deason remained in Hollywood for many years before relocating to Keystone Heights. He worked for Future Metals for 25 years where he held many different positions. He...
Brett Alan Leigh
Jun 13, 2015
Mr. Brett Alan Leigh, 46, of Starke passed away in Gainesville on Saturday, June 13, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born in Hollywood, FL on May 17, 1969 and had worked for Food Lion and Pizza Hut in Starke. Brett was a member of the Starke Church of Latter Day Saints and loved to be outdoors and fishing....
Shelby Jean Cassell
Jun 12, 2015
Mrs. Shelby J. Cassell, 76, of Starke passed away at her home, Friday, June 12, 2015. She was born Pike County, Kentucky on September 8, 1938 to the late Ples and Laura (Baker) Slone. Mrs. Cassell has been a longtime resident of the Starke area and was a homemaker. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church...
Beverly Ann Purpura
Jun 12, 2015
Beverly Ann Purpura, 80, passed June 12th, 2015 in the presence of her adoring family. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband James Arthur Purpura, mother Elizabeth Taylor-Perry, her father Edward Perry and her three brothers Edward, Donald, and Jerry. She is survived by her daughters Jolene Kelly and Karen Purpura, and her son Joseph James "JJ" and his...
Arnold Henry Kueker
Jun 11, 2015
Mr. Arnold Henry Kueker, 89, of Melrose passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. He was born in Bensenville, Illinois on July 28, 1925 to the late Henry and Hulda (Grischow) Kueker, and has been a resident of Melrose for the past year moving from South Florida. Mr. Kueker had served in the...