Anne F. Gavrish
June 17, 2014
Mrs. Anne F. Gavrish age 99 of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. Mrs. Gavrish was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 29, 1914 to the late Pasquale and Librata (Tana) Frederick. She had been a telephone operator, grocery store cashier, worked in a sewing factory, and was also a homemaker....
Muriel Mercedes Wilson
June 16, 2014
Mrs. Muriel Mercedes Boyette Wilson age 90, of Lawtey, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Wilson was born on November 15, 1923 in Birmingham Alabama to the late William Elias and Mabel Merrilee (Rape) Boyette. Muriel was a longtime area resident and was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of...
Lewis Henry Thompson
June 16, 2014
Lewis Henry Thompson, 90, of Melrose, Florida passed away on June 16, 2014, at Haven Hospice in Palatka, FL. Born in Cochran, GA and raised in Macon, GA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Jessie Mae Thompson, son Rick Thompson, and beloved sister Bessie Thompson Kite. Lewis loved his country and served it proudly for 22...
Mary Alice Soles
June 16, 2014
Mrs. Mary Alice Turner Soles age 79, of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 at Windsor Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Soles was born in Georgia on February 21, 1935 to the late C.B. and Ruby Lee (DeVane) Turner. She moved to Keystone Heights over 25 years ago, was a Baptist and a homemaker. Survivors are: her husband Hudson...
Jesse Ray Burgess
June 11, 2014
Mr. Jesse Ray Burgess age 91, of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. Mr. Burgess was born in Gamaliel, Kentucky on September 14, 1922 to the late Hillary and Virgie Burgess, and had served our Country for four years in the United States Army. He was of the Baptist...
Reita Alexander Walker
June 11, 2014
Mrs. Minnie Reita Alexander Walker, lovingly known as Reita Mae, left her loved ones on June 11, 2014. She was born in Pickens County, Alabama on January 20, 1929 to the late Towrey Thomas "T.T." and Molly Mae (Jones) Alexander. She taught 7th and 8th grade science and home economics, and was an amazing teacher and mentor to many people....
Mildred Louise Batten
June 11, 2014
Mrs. Mildred Louise Batten age 86, of Starke passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Batten was born on December 17, 1927 in Lawtey to the late Harry and Lillie (Tanner) Padgett and was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker and a member of Jehovahs Kingdom Hall. Mildred enjoyed working outside in vegetable and flower...
James Delma Highsmith
June 11, 2014
James (Jim) Delma Highsmith was born March 31, 1947 in Jesup Georgia, to Martha Rosezella and Coleman Clarence Highsmith. Jim passed away June 11, 2014 at his Archer residence. He is survived by his wife Maria M. Highsmith, sons Bret C. Perich and Jimmy Highsmith. Surviving siblings: Sadie Marie Worman, Mary Scranton, Cecil E. Highsmith, Marvin M. Highsmith and Nancy...
Aldwyn Columbus "A.C." Catlett
June 10, 2014
Mr. Aldwyn Columbus Catlett age 93, of Keystone Heights passed away at the Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. He was born in Rural, Georgia on October 11, 1920 to the late Harvie C. and Eliza (Volumna) "Lummie" Catlett, and had served his country in the United States Navy. While serving our Country, Mr. Catlett saw combat...
Laurie Niel Brady
June 9, 2014
Laurie Brady passed away June 3, 2014 under the care of Haven Hospice and surrounded by his wife and stepson.Laurie, a preacher's son, was born October 21, 1932. He began to play the piano at the early age of five years. After ten years of classical piano lessons, he continued using his talents. At sixteen, he had his own live...
Rose M. Travisano
June 9, 2014
Mrs. Rose M. Travisano, 95, of Gainesville passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014. Mrs. Travisano was born in Newark, NJ, moving to Florida many years ago and ultimately residing in Gainesville since 1995. Mrs. Travisano was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Rose will always be remembered as a lovely little lady who was always dressed to the nines. She...
Samuel Adro Brown
June 8, 2014
Mr. Samuel Adro Brown age 73, of Starke passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Gainesville. He was born in Starke on April 11, 1941 to the late Clyde and Leona "Boots" (Thomas) Brown and was of the Baptist Faith. Prior to retirement, Mr. Brown worked as a Construction Supervisor for Johnson Brothers Construction and was also employed with the...
Christine Griffin Spooner
June 8, 2014
Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Griffin Spooner, 94, will be held at 11:30A.M. Friday, June 13, 2014 in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South, with her nephew, Dr. Bernard Spooner of Houston, Texas officiating. Friends may call, at the funeral home, one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in...
Catherine Lester Mackenzie
June 8, 2014
Catherine Lester Mackenzie, 87, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2014 in Jacksonville. She was born March 1, 1927 in Atlanta, Georgia to Joseph E. May & Louise White May. Catherine was an active volunteer and was the founder of the Northeastern Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Catherine is survived by her son, Joseph Reid Lester and his wife,...
Hubert E. Aenchbacher, Jr.
June 8, 2014
Hubert E. Aenchbacher, Jr., age 94, passed away on June 8, 2014. He was a native of Atlanta and alumnus of Atlanta's Boys Hugh School and University of North Carolina where he was a member of Delta Sigma Pi fraternity. He Served in WWII and was a Master Sergeant with the 2nd Armored Division. He was a Mason for 73...
Curtis Guy Edwards
June 7, 2014
Curtis Guy Edwards, 81, of Starke, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the E.T. York Hospice Center in Gainesville. Curtis was born on February 10, 1933 in Starke to the late Guy Curtis Edwards and Elva Lee Andrews Edwards. Curtis was an active member of the Starke Church of Christ and was known as a man of...
Hedy Lamar Griffin
June 7, 2014
Funeral services for Hedy Lamar Griffin, 73, who passed away on June 7, 2014, will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM from the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery (Gate #2). Mrs. Griffin was born in Atlanta, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and she enjoyed family, animals, gardening and...
Penny Ann Fleming
June 7, 2014
Penny Ann Fleming, 51, passed away on Saturday June 7, 2014 in Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady & Gloria Harrell and a brother, Andy Harrell. Penny is survived by her husband, John Gregory Fleming; 4 children, Daniel, Kimmi, Nicholas & William; 3 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Kay Robinson & Suzanne Jenkins; 2 brothers, Stephen & Bryan...
Mary B. Arthur
June 6, 2014
Mary B. (Monroe) Arthur passed away at 93 years of age on Friday, June 6, 2014. Mary grew up in a family of 13 children and was the last surviving member. She was raised and went to high school in Georgia and later studied at the University of Florida and Jacksonville Junior College. Mary was a charter member of the...
Priscilla Deane "Cilla" Edwards
June 5, 2014
Mrs. Priscilla Deane "Cilla" Edwards age 66, of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville following an extended illness. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on March 1, 1948 and has been a resident of Keystone Heights since 1969. Mrs. Edwards was an EEG Technician at Putnam Community Hospital in Palatka before retiring following...