Aileen Strickland
September 12, 2014
Mrs. Aileen Strickland, age 74 of Keystone Heights, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 at Shands UF in Gainesville. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Crescent City to the late Joe Brown and Elizabeth Alice (Massey) Jackson and was a homemaker. Mrs. Strickland was a long time resident of Keystone Heights and enjoyed being a grandmother. Her husband,...
Ena M Hayes-Sanders
September 12, 2014
Ena M. Hayes Sanders of Keystone Heights, FL - August 20, 1937 - September 12, 2014. Ena is survived by her three daughters: Helena Molnar of Surprise, AZ, Hannah De La Pena of Lake Worth, FL with two grandchildren, Orlando and Jessica De Le Pena and Harrietta and Luciano Ceccarelli of North Miami Beach, FL with two grandchildren, Angela Ceccarelli...
John Joseph Mitchell
September 12, 2014
John Joseph Mitchell, Sr., 92, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 at his home. A gathering of friends and family will be Tuesday evening September 16th at 6:30pm at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South, Jacksonville. A celebration mass of John's life will be held Wednesday morning September 17th at 10:00am at...
Merle ""Buddy"" Grider
September 11, 2014
Mr. Merle "Buddy" Grider age 88, of Fernandina Beach, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Riverwood Health & Rehab Center in Starke. Mr. Grider was born on April 7, 1926 in Frostproof, FL to the late Rufus Haskell and Nancy (Eldridge) Grider. He attended the University of Florida for 3 years and graduated from the University of Indiana. Prior...
Mildred B. Griffin
September 11, 2014
GRIFFIN: Mildred B. "Mickey", 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Sept, 11, 2014. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Royce, her son, Jerry and daughter-in-law, Ginny, her 2 granddaughters Tammy and Shayna. Her parents, Monroe and Belle Bennett; Brother, Tommie and sister-in-law, Dottie Bennett, sister-in-law, Lois Griffin, and brother-in-law, Dr. Marvin...
James Owen Stakely
September 9, 2014
James Owen Stakely, Jr. of Gainesville, FL passed away at his home on September 9, 2014. He was 65. He was born February 24, 1949 in Macon, Georgia to Rheua Hogan and James Owen Stakely, Sr. Mr. Stakely was the owner of Cheeks Furniture Refinishing in Gainesville. He had a great appreciation for life and had many interests. He was...
Warren Gary Johns
September 8, 2014
Mr. Warren Gary Johns age 77 of Jacksonville passed away at his home, Monday, September 8, 2014. Mr. Johns was born in Lawtey to the late Ernie C. and Mary (McCormick) Johns. He had served in the United States Army and retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Jones Road Baptist Church and Moose lodge 2020 in...
James Walker Mullis,
September 7, 2014
Mr. James Walter Mullis, Jr. age 60 of Keystone Heights passed away at his home, Sunday, September 7, 2014. Mr. Mullis was born on January 13, 1954 and had served in the United State Marine Corps. He is survived by his two daughters, Tameka Sanchez of Booneville, NC and Anita Mullis of Virginia; also left behind is a brother, 2...
Veronica Christine Johnson
September 7, 2014
Veronica C. Johnson, age 27 of Jacksonville passed away suddenly on September 7, 2014. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 6, 1987. She was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville and graduated from First Coast High School, and the University of North Florida with a degree in Art History. She worked as a waitress while going through school and...
George Alexander Forsyth, Jr.
September 4, 2014
George Alexander Forsyth, Jr., 90, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away on September 4, 2014. He was born in Greensboro, NC on Nov. 23, 1923 to George and Belle Forsyth. After attending Guildford College and working in Greensboro NC, he married Hermine Gardner on October 16, 1949, and they lived in North Carolina before moving to Jacksonville, FL in 1953....
Anthony E. Bencivenga
September 3, 2014
Anthony E. Bencivenga, 30 of Jacksonville, passed away on September 3, 2014, services are under the direction of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard,South Jacksonville, FL 32216.VisitationTuesday, September 9, 201406:00 PM - 08:00 PM George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216FuneralWednesday, September 10, 201410:00 AM Chapel of George H. Hewell and...
Carl Toombs
September 2, 2014
Mr. Carl Toombs age 79, of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Riverwood Health & Rehab in Starke. Mr. Toombs was born on December 3, 1934 in Wallkill, New York to the late Alva and Dorothy (Lake) Toombs and moved to Keystone Heights in 1989 from New York. Prior to retirement Mr. Toombs worked as a correctional...
Roe Edward Crawford
September 2, 2014
Mr. Roe "Edward" Crawford age 73, of Windsor passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Riverwood Health & Rehab in Starke. Mr. Crawford was born on March 29, 1941 in Lawtey to the late William Tyre and Amelia (Barker) Crawford. Prior to retirement he worked with the Alachua County Public Works as a heavy equipment mechanic. He attended Providence Methodist...
Eva Marie Newman
September 2, 2014
Eva Marie Newman, 54, of Gainesville passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Haven Hospice with her family by her side. Eva was born in Miami, Florida and moved with her family to the Gainesville area as a teenager. Eva was adored and cherished by her family. She was a wonderful aunt to her three nieces, MJ, Heidi, and Megan...
Marian Durrance Scofield
September 1, 2014
Marian Annette Durrance Scofield, 85 of Newberry departed this earth on August 31st, 2014. She resided at Riverwood Heath and Rehabilitation in Starke. Annette was born on August 11th, 1929 in Haile, FL to Arthur and Emma Long Cox.Annette was preceded in death by her two husbands, Jim Durrance, being married to him for 50 years and then Owen Scofield....
Mary Lee Allen
August 30, 2014
Mary Lee Allen age 91, of Hampton passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Haven Hospice, Roberts Care Center in Palatka. She was born October 15, 1922 in Starke to the late Daniel W. and Essie E. (Minton) Johnson and was a graduate of Bradford High School class of 1941. Upon her retirement in 1972, Mrs. Allen relocated to Hampton,...
Elizabeth G. Fletcher, Esq.
August 30, 2014
Elizabeth G. Fletcher, Esq., 44, passed away on Saturday August 30, 2014 at her home in Fleming Island, FL. A graveside funeral will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday September 5, 2014 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218. Elizabeth was born in Brunswick, Georgia on April 12, 1970 to John & Linda Fridenmaker. Elizabeth received...
Mildred W. Rogers
August 28, 2014
Mildred W. Rogers, age 91, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Mildred was born December 9, 1922 in Decatur, Illinois. She lived most of her life in Gainesville, Florida. Mildred was a Real Estate Broker and the owner of Rogers Realty. She was a past member of the Gainesville Woman's Club and the Garden Club.She was preceded in death by...
Betty Jean Smith Todd
August 27, 2014
Mrs. Betty Jean Smith Todd, 74, of Starke, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at her daughters home in Lake Butler. She was born September 27, 1939 in Starke to the late Willie and Elminey (Glover) Smith and had retired from the Bradford County School system as a cafeteria cook at the high school. Mrs. Todd was a member of...
James T. Jeffries
August 26, 2014
Mr. James Thomas Jeffries, 85, of Gainesville passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 23, 2014. Mr. Jeffries was born in Hillsdale, MI, but had lived in the Gainesville are since 1970 after moving here from Orlando, FL. Mr. Jeffries was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Mr. Jeffries was preceded in death by...