Pearl A. Harden
February 2, 2015
Pearl A. Harden, 95, was called home by her Lord and Savior on February 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, the late Bill Harden. Survivors include her son, Billy Harden, {Retired from J.F.R.D}, (Patsy); 1 grandson, Todd Owens; 3 great-grandchildren, Tayler, Lila, and Caleb. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM...
Herman Dewitt Stanley, Jr.
February 1, 2015
Herman DeWitt Stanley, Jr., 89, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 1, 2015. Born in Columbus County, North Carolina to the late Herman D. and Martha Noble Stanley. He graduated from Whiteville High School, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, studied at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and graduated from Harbarger's Business College in...
James Arthur "Jimmy" Sellers
January 31, 2015
Mr. James Arthur "Jimmy" Sellers age 63, of Middleburg passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Sellers was born on March 28, 1951 in Miami to the late Herbert S, Sellers, Jr. and Jewel Faye (Parnell) Sellers. Jimmy was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp and was employed by the Clay County School...
Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Harris
January 30, 2015
Ms. Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Harris, age 48 of Starke passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville. She was born in Syosset, New York on September 18, 1967. Becky enjoyed life and being around friends and family. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Joshua Harris, Jr. Survivors are her mother, Bonnie Lee Harris; one...
Neil V. "Buster" Keaton
January 30, 2015
Dr. Neil V. "Buster" Keaton, 92 of Gainesville passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the E.T. York Haven Hospice House. Buster was born on February 12, 1922 in Chillicothe, OH to Rev. E.A. and Donna Keaton. Neil V. Keaton served in the U.S. Coast Guard as Assistant to a Navy Chaplain on board the troop transport ship, General...
Joy Adkins Benton
January 29, 2015
Joy Adkins Benton, 82, of Jacksonville, Florida slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus Thursday, January 29, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born in Corbin, Kentucky on August 6, 1932. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Thomas F. Benton, her son, Marty Cothern (Debby), her three daughters, Karen Blankenship (Rich), Tammy Duggan, and Terri...
Rudejerry Gladstone Declesse
January 29, 2015
Declesse, Rudejerry G. "Jerry", 20 of Gainesville, passed away January 16, 2015 at Shands @ UF due to injuries received in an accident. Jerry was born in Cap-Haitian, Haiti and was a third year Psychology and Business major student at the University of Florida.Funeral Services for Jerry will be held on Sunday, February 1st, 2015 at 1:00pm in the Gainesville...
Raymond A. Costello
January 29, 2015
Raymond A. Costello, 91 of Gainesville passed away on a late January day in 2015. He has returned Home. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grand Father and Great Grandfather. Raymond was a WWII veteran serving in the Army on Omaha Beach to the Battle for Metz under General Patton.Raymond is survived by his daughter Patricia LaValle, son Ray Costello,...
John A. Haynes
January 26, 2015
John A. Haynes, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on January 26, 2015, after a courageous fight against lung cancer. Mr. Haynes was born in Hoosick Falls, New York, February 29, 1928 to parents Irving and Elizabeth Haynes. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. After his discharge he met his wife, Evelyn, while working for Plaza restaurant in...
Diane Denise Kibler
January 26, 2015
Funeral services for Mrs. Diane Denise Kibler, 61, will be held at 10:00AM Saturday, January 31st in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South. Born August 15, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Jean and Richard Carter, Mrs. Kibler died Monday, January 26, 2015 in a local hospital. She was the Admissions Manager for...
Dorothy Miner Thomas
January 25, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy M. Thomas, age 91, of Keystone Heights passed away at her home Sunday, January 25, 2015. She was born February 1, 1923 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to the late William and Dolly (Beard) Miner and was a homemaker. Mrs. Thomas had moved to Keystone Heights 10 years ago from Oklahoma and attended the Keystone Heights Senior Center. Until...
Kenneth Eugene Crawford
January 25, 2015
Mr. Kenneth Eugene Crawford age 76, of Starke passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. Mr. Crawford was born in Bradford County on April 26, 1938 to the late Zary and Reba (Conner) Crawford and was a lifelong area resident. Kenneth was a member of Sampson City Church of God and prior...
Hilda Norton Mansell
January 22, 2015
Hilda Norton Mansell, 87, of Gainesville passed away peacefully at North Florida Regional Medical Center on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Hilda was born in Anniston, Alabama, on April 20, 1927. She moved from back and forth from Alabama to Florida over the years before finally settling down with her family in Gainesville in the early 1970s.Hilda was predeceased by her...
Paul Llewellyn Gearen
January 21, 2015
Funeral services for Paul Llewellyn Gearen, 64, who passed away on January 21, 2015, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 with Fr. Brad Cunningham officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow in...
The Rev. Dr. Lester Leonard Hale
January 20, 2015
The Rev. Dr. Lester L. Hale Lester Leonard Hale of Jacksonville, age 101, passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Minnielee Gordon Hale. Les was born in Rice Lake, WI on July 6, 1913 to John E. and Leona Hale, both educators. He earned his BA at the Univ. of Wisconsin and his Master's...
Rita Fay Nail-Glicco
January 20, 2015
Rita Fay Nail - Glicco passed away on Saturday, January 17 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, FL surrounded by friends and family following a heroic battle with cancer.Rita was born on April 29, 1950 in Batesville Ark to Helen Charlene Nail & Thomas Franklin Nail. She is survived by her father Thomas F. Nail and step...
Geraldine Savage "Geri" Miller
January 19, 2015
Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Savage Miller age 84, of Starke formerly of Keystone Heights, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Windsor Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Miller was born on January 22, 1930 in Ragland, Alabama to the late Lloyd and Emma (Gothard) Savage. Geri was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and prior to retirement worked as a registered nurse...
Marjorie Dern
January 19, 2015
Marjorie Dern passed away peacefully on January 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 38 years William C. Dern. She is survived by her two children Ken (Linda) Dern Sr. and Christine (Robert) Ward; a brother, L.D. Haefer; three grandchildren, Ken, Tammy and Ken Jr.; five great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; several...
Richard Hackel Panken
January 19, 2015
Rock 'n Roll lost one of its own on Monday January 19, 2015. Richard Panken, 66, a second generation Jacksonville Native and Jacksonville Beach resident, died from complications from a chronic illness. Richard was a caterer to musical luminaries, operating Backstage Catering and serving notable musicians who played Jacksonville and the region. Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, BB King, Frank Sinatra,...
Claire Cote Wilson
January 18, 2015
Claire Cote Wilson, age 88, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL, on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Born March 8, 1926 in Holyoke, MA, to Annette and Armond Cote. Claire was a very kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others. She was a very independent lady with a...