Norma Jane Rabby Khan
Feb 25, 2015
Norma Jane Rabby Khan, 66, died Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Jacksonville. Born October 12, 1948, Jane grew up in Jacksonville where she spent most of her years. She was a longtime member of Southside United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in philosophy. Jane was an avid sports fan following the...
Marion A Payne
Feb 24, 2015
Mr. Marion Arthur Payne age 90, of Starke passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Payne was born in Shawtown, Ohio to the late Wilbur Clark and Jessie May (Brecht) Payne and moved to Starke in 1950. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and following his discharge he worked for Marineland doing...
Thomas Francis Cunningham, Jr.
Feb 21, 2015
Thomas Francis Cunningham, Jr. 85 It is with great sorrow and sadness announcing the passing away suddenly of Tom Cunningham at his home on February 21, 2015. He was born on October 29, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tom served in the US Army for six years and was in the Korean War from 1950-51. He then settled in Jacksonville, Florida...
Barbara Rich Kirkland
Feb 18, 2015
RICH-KIRKLAND On February 18, 2015 God called and Barbara Rich Kirkland answered. She is now in the arms of her sweet Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Barbara was saved at the age of 10 years old. She loved Jesus and served him faithfully at First Baptist Church for 61 years. Barbara was a Jacksonville native and worked for Bell South...
Doris Sapp Johnson
Feb 15, 2015
Johnson, Doris Sapp, 83 of Gainesville passed away on Saturday, February 14th, 2015. Doris was born in Starke, FL to William E. Sapp and Sibyl Roberts Sapp on December 25, 1931.Doris graduated from Gainesville High School and attended the University of Florida. She learned the art of flower arranging, which became a lifelong hobby, while working at University City Florist...
Kathryn Auberry Newan
Feb 14, 2015
Mrs. Kathryn Auberry Newman, age 92, of Keystone Heights passed way at her home Saturday, February 14, 2015. Mrs. Newman was born in Jacksonville to the late Thomas Tillman and Bratton (Wyatt) Auberry. Prior to her retirement she was a Nursing Home Administrative Assistant. She was of the Presbyterian Faith, enjoyed traveling and having family gatherings. She was never happier...
Robert Lee Francis
Feb 14, 2015
Mr. Robert (Bob) Lee Francis, age 86, of Hampton, Florida passed away at his home on Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was married to his wife Carolyn Francis for 65 wonderful years. Mr. Francis retired from Greyhound Bus Lines with 26 years of service and then went to work for the L.A. Dodgers baseball team for 6 years. Mr. Francis...
Willie Ferrell Keaton
Feb 14, 2015
Mr. Willie "Ferrell" Keaton, age 69, of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born January 18, 1946 in Alma, Georgia to the late Marvin Eugene and Annie Faye (Stone) Keaton. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Keaton was a longtime resident of Keystone Heights, and was also the owner of Keatons...
Ann Mccabe Belote
Feb 14, 2015
Ann McCabe Belote, 96, passed away on February 14, 2015 in Jacksonville, FL. A native of Oriental, NC, she was graduated from UNC-G and taught English in Aurora High School for nine years before moving to Jacksonville, FL in 1948. She married W. Alton Belote in Oriental, NC on September 18, 1952, and they were both charter members of Lakewood...
Lillie Mae Horne
Feb 13, 2015
Lillie Mae Horne, 88, passed away on Friday February 13, 2015 in Jacksonville. A Jacksonville native, Mae was born on August 2, 1926 to Joseph & Carolyn McCall. Mae attended Andrew Jackson High School and was a member of the Jackson Jills. Mae was also a longtime member of Franklin Street Baptist Church and retired after a 32 year career...
Flora B. Hyman
Feb 13, 2015
Flora B. Hyman, passed away at her home, Friday, February 13th, surrounded by family and friends. Flora was born in Florence, S. C., January 28, 1934, to Liston and Lula Viola Hyman. Although born in South Carolina, she lived all of her life in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and attended Wesleyan College....
Elizabeth Louise Wright Williams
Feb 13, 2015
Elizabeth Louise Wright Williams "Betty" April 21, 1917 - February 13, 2015 Betty's quiet and gentle spirit was such a blessing. She was independent, intelligent, thoughtful, friendly and sociable. Born in Augusta, GA, she also enjoyed the family home in Beaufort, SC. She served as a decoder in the Navy during WWII and received a B.A. in Biology from Shorter...
Susan Marie Rush
Feb 13, 2015
Susan Marie Rush, 63, passed away February 11, 2015 in Gainesville, Fl. She is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, Dr. Mark Rush and their children, Thomas (Tommy) Rush, Robert (Bobby) Rush, and Kathryn (Katie) Rush of Gainesville, Fl. Susan's sister, Sheryl A. Miller also resides in Gainesville, while her brothers, Ken (Lisa) Miller currently reside in Tacoma,...
Mary Virginia Norton
Feb 10, 2015
In loving gratitude of Mary V. Skipper Norton , daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher.Born in Spring Lake, Florida to John Skipper and Josie Evans Skipper July 15, 1923. Being the daughter of a Methodist minister, she lived in many different towns in Florida and graduated from Lake Butler High School. She received her Bachelor's of Science from...
John Lee Scott
Feb 10, 2015
John L. Scott, 68, passed from this world, Thursday, February 5, 2015. He didn't leave easily, saying until his last breath, "I'm not ready to go. John had his plan, his Lord had another.Scott fought an uphill battle for the past eight years, defeating infirmities that would have taken most men long ago.He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, September 4,...
Robert Kritz
Feb 9, 2015
Mr. Robert Kritz age 84, of Lawtey passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kritz was born on November 5, 1930 in Johnstown, PA to the late Jacob and Sue (Civic) Kritz and moved to Lawtey in 1985 from Jacksonville. Following his retirement from the United States Navy he worked as a Truck Driver....
Evelyn Claudia Henderson
Feb 7, 2015
Mrs. Evelyn Claudia Henderson, age 94, of Melrose passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Willey Manor Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Jacksonville, August 4, 1920 to the late Claude S. and Elizabeth (Gise) Dubs. Mrs. Henderson was a homemaker and a member of Keystone United Methodist Church. She began her involvement with the Garden Club at Oakwood...
Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Crawford
Feb 7, 2015
Ms. Cynthia Marie "Cindy" Crawford, age 21, of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on December 24, 1993 in Gainesville and was a CNA at RMC Hospital. Cindy enjoyed fishing, mud bogging, and spending time with her family and friends around bonfires. She was preceded in death...
Eilene Israel
Feb 7, 2015
Marian Eilene Israel, 78, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on February 7, 2015. Eilene was born in Palatka, FL on November 10, 1936 to Fred & Marian Lucille Stevens. Eilene was raised in Jacksonville and attended Andrew Jackson High School, Class of 1954. She was also a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Downtown. Eilene was a wonderful wife,...
Adam Tucker "A.T." Andrews
Feb 6, 2015
Mr. Adam Tucker, "A.T." Andrews, age 90, of Graham passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 in Gainesville. Mr. Andrews was born the 11th of 18 children on a farm north of Starke to the late John and Pearl (Brantley) Andrews. His family was a Florida pioneer family that settled in the Territory of Florida. At the age of 18 he...