Officer Michael Pickering, I.D. 5403

Officer Michael Pickering, I.D. 5403

Mar 4, 2014

Officer Michael Pickering, I.D. 5403, of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 24, 1961 in Fall River, MA to the late William and Betty Pickering. Michael had begun his career with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office in 1983 and retired June 2013 following 30 years of service....

Paul Edward Johnson

Paul Edward Johnson

Mar 4, 2014

Mr. Paul Edward Johnson age 67 of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in Starke. Mr. Johnson was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 14, 1947 to the late Paul F. and Eloise (Stewart) Johnson. He has been a resident of the Starke and Keystone Heights area since 1993 and had retired as a Correctional Officer from the...

Willis Dean Brewer

Willis Dean Brewer

Mar 2, 2014

Mr. Willis Dean "Sonny" Brewer, Sr. age 74, of Starke passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at his residence following a brief illness.Born on December 26, 1939 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Nathan and Ethel (Graham) Brewer.Prior to retirement he was employed with the Department of Correction as a Correctional Officer. After retirement he worked...

Patricia Ann Hearst

Patricia Ann Hearst

Mar 2, 2014

Mrs. Patricia Ann Hearst age 72 of Keystone Heights passed away at her home Sunday, March 2, 2014. Mrs. Hearst was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1942 to the late Leo and June (Adams) Mentzer and was a homemaker. Her husband of 21 years, Max Ray Hearst preceded her in death one week ago. Survivors are her...

Jackie Donald "Jack" Gentry

Jackie Donald "Jack" Gentry

Mar 1, 2014

Reverend Jackie Donald Gentry "Jack", age 61 of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Shands Hospital in Starke. Jack was born in Asheville, North Carolina on May 25, 1952 and was a 1970 graduate of Asheville High School. He received his B.A. Degree in Religion from Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina and then continued...

Sandra Marie Callan

Sandra Marie Callan

Feb 28, 2014

Sandra Marie Callan, age 59, of Gainesville, died Friday February 28, 2014 at Shands UF in Gainesville.She was born on May 29, 1959 in Jacksonville.Ms. Callan was a counselor for Meridian in Gainesville and a volunteer at the Gainesville Opportunity Center.She was pre-deceased by her father: Woodrow Callan and her brother Mickey Callan. She is survived by her mother :...

Eileen Louise Conway

Eileen Louise Conway

Feb 28, 2014

Mrs. Eileen Louise Hill Conway age 79, of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 in Carrollton, GA. Mrs. Conway was born on August 23, 1934 in Jacksonville to the late Leroy Edwin and Allene Louise (Lotz) Hill. Eileen was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband Lacy Fredrick Conway. Survivors are, her daughter:...

Gloria Estrada Welsh

Gloria Estrada Welsh

Feb 28, 2014

Gloria Estrada Welsh born June 6, 1947 in Manaoag Philippines, passed on February 28th 2014 in Jacksonville FL. Daughter of Francisco Estrada and Josefa Mangsat. A viewing will take place on Friday March 14th from 6-8pm at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd S. Jacksonville, FL 32216. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, March...

Sharon L. Perry

Sharon L. Perry

Feb 27, 2014

Mrs. Sharon L. (Hill) Perry, age 63, of Jacksonville, died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at her home.She was born on August 23, 1950 in Columbus, OH the daughter of Charles E. and Emily J. (Hall) Hill.Mrs. Perry was retired from the customer service industry and was monotheist.Her survivors include her two daughters: Michelle Keathley of OH and Julie Peterson of...

Grace Hazen Ritch

Grace Hazen Ritch

Feb 27, 2014

Mrs. Grace Hazen Ritch, age 96, of Dahlonega, GA died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Tanglewood Personal Care Home in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Grace was born in Brooker, Florida on February 13, 1918 to the late Thomas Clifford Hazen and Marvin Conner Hazen. She had lived in Lumpkin County since I99l but lived in Starke, Florida most of her life....

Mildred L. Carter

Mildred L. Carter

Feb 27, 2014

Mildred L. Carter - Mildred L. Carter, 91 of Jax, FL passed away on Feb. 27, 2014. A funeral service will take place on Tues, March 4, 2014 at 1PM at the Mandarin Baptist Church, 11244 San Jose Blvd., Jax, FL 32223 with Dr. Dan Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by daughters: Patricia Lee,...

Agnes Elizabeth Ibach Austin

Agnes Elizabeth Ibach Austin

Feb 26, 2014

Agnes Elizabeth Ibach Austin Funeral Services for Mrs. Agnes Elizabeth Ibach Austin, 94, will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., S. with Dr. Larry E. Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery with military honors. Born September 13, 1919 in Jacksonville, Florida, Mrs....

Cynthia Kaye Harrison

Cynthia Kaye Harrison

Feb 26, 2014

Cynthia Kaye Harrison, Remember the happy times, the laughter, the songs, the fun, and the good life I lived while I was strong. Do not weep for me, but celebrate my life for I have gone home to be with our Lord, happy, content and peaceful. Cynthia "Cindi" Kaye Harrison, passed away February 26, 2014. Cindi is survived by her...

Mae Catherine Thomas

Mae Catherine Thomas

Feb 26, 2014

Alachua, FlMae Catherine Thomas, age 86 passed away peacefully February 19, 2014 at NFRMC. Mrs. Thomas was a member of New Jerusalem Church of God and served faithfully until her health failed.She is survived by two daughters, Virginia L. Bullard Gainesville, FL; Althea Johnson (Roosevelt) Lacrosse; one son James Thomas (Aggie) Gainesville, FL ; one sister Nancy Manning Orlando, FL;...

Era Lee Baxter

Era Lee Baxter

Feb 23, 2014

Era Lee Baxter - Era Lee Baxter, 93, passed away February 23, 2014. She was born March 13, 1920 in Pierson, Georgia and married Ravinell D. Baxter, on Oct. 17, 1936. Era was the most kind and gentle woman and will be cherished by all who knew her. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was a long...

Mary Ann Summerlin

Mary Ann Summerlin

Feb 22, 2014

Mary Ann Summerlin - Funeral services for Mary Ann Summerlin, 63, who passed away on February 22, 2014, will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM from the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery (Gate #6) with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. Mrs. Summerlin was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a lifelong resident. She was a member of First Coast Christian Center. Preceded...

Joan W. Hardison

Joan W. Hardison

Feb 21, 2014

Joan W. Hardison Joan W. Hardison 80, of Jacksonville passed away February 21, 2014. A native of Athens, Georgia she had lived in Jacksonville most of her life, was a home maker, and -a member of Garden View Baptist Church. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Walter R. Hardison, 1 daughter Kitty Ganas (Casey), 2 sisters...

Mary Jane Snyder

Mary Jane Snyder

Feb 21, 2014

Mary Jane Mills Snyder of Gainesville died peacefully Tuesday morning, February 18, 2014, at the E. T. York Hospice Care Center. She was 93.Mary Jane, known to those who knew her as "Jane", was born in Morriston, Florida on October 6, 1920, the 8th of 9 children, and grew up in the Morriston/Ocala community. She graduated from Williston High School...

Gere Howard Johns

Gere Howard Johns

Feb 20, 2014

Gere Howard Johns (82), Mother, Creative Designer, Needlepoint Artist, and ConservationistGere Howard Johns died at home peacefully on Thursday February 20, 2014 after a courageous battle with lung cancer and pulmonary fibrosis. She was born April 26, 1931 in Dukes, FL at her Grandfathers home.She is survived by daughter, Debra Johns (husband Frank Williams), Pomona, CA son Phillip Johns (wife...

Max Ray Hearst

Max Ray Hearst

Feb 20, 2014

Mr. Max Ray Hearst age 75, of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Shands in Gainesville. Mr. Hearst was born on July 14, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Ray and Debra M. (Roundtree) Hearst and was a longtime area resident. Prior to retirement he worked as a tool and die maker for the Civil Service...