William Melson
Jan 8, 2013
Mr. William Devon Billy MelsonMr. William Devon Billy Melson age 67, of Starke passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Melson was born on June 12, 1945 in Gainesville to the late Willis Samuel and Reba Boone Melson, was a lifelong resident of Bradford County and graduated from Bradford High . Prior to retirement Billy was a...
James Henry Kennemur
Jan 7, 2013
James Henry Kennemur Funeral services for James Henry Kennemur, 68, who passed away on January 7, 2013, will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday (Today) from 6-8 PM at the funeral home....
Robert John Oldham
Jan 6, 2013
Robert (Boe) John Oldham Robert (Boe) John Oldham, 66, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away suddenly on January 6, 2013. Boe was born and raised in Norwood, MA and relocated, with his wife Laura (Gatto) Oldham, to Florida in 1986. Boe enjoyed restoring old cars and customizing Harley Davidsons with his wife. Boe is survived by his wife of 27 years...
Albert "Al" Block
Jan 5, 2013
Albert (Al) Block, PhD, 88, passed away peacefully on January 4th at his home in Gainesville,Florida. He was born on September 28, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York to Maurice and Jean Block.Al graduated from Brooklyn's Samuel J. Tilden High School in 1941 and immediately left hischildhood home to join the US Army's 14th Armored Division. He served on the front...
Byron Roberts
Jan 4, 2013
Mr. James Byron Roberts age 50, of Starke passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 at Shands Starke suddenly. Byron was born in Starke and was a lifelong resident. Prior to retirement he worked as a commercial electrical contractor, was a member of the Local Hall 1205 of the IBEW and attended the First Presbyterian Church as a child. He was...
Winifred Deville
Jan 4, 2013
Winifred F. (Noyes) DeVille, 91, passed away January 4, 2013. Winnie was born September 16, 1921 in Providence, RI. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 50 years, Dewey DeVille, and her parents Lester W. and Fannie Noyes. She was a member of Peoples Baptist Church, Cranston, RI. She was a resident of the North Florida area since 1959. Over...
Daisy Keller
Jan 3, 2013
Daisy May Keller, age 89 of Penney Farms, passed away, Friday, January 3, 2014. Mrs. Keller was born August 3, 1924 to the late, Clifton E. and Cora Bell (Ramey) Vernon in Hartford, Kansas. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Glenn H. Keller, 2 daughters, Susan Keller and Vivian Keller, a son, David Keller, 4 grandchildren, Bryan,...
Alfred Spink
Jan 3, 2013
Mr. Alfred Al Daniel Spink age 57, of Hawthorne passed away at his home on January 3, 2013. Mr. Spink was born in Jacksonville on April 17, 1955, and was retired from the Sign Business. He grew up attending Spring Glen United Methodist Church, and enjoyed fishing, music and carpentry work. His father Alfred Alexander Spink preceded him in death....
Marjorie Lynch Bartley
Jan 3, 2013
Marjorie Lynch Bartley was born above the family bakery in Kansas City, Missouri, Marjorie was a city girl from the beginning. From a young age she was allowed to ride the trolley by herself on downtown shopping expeditions. Of course she worked in the family business after school and enjoyed free access to the many pastries and doughnuts available. Following...
Bessie Campbell
Jan 1, 2013
Mrs. Bessie Hansen Gill Campbell age 73, of Jacksonville passed away on Jan. 1, 2013 at the St. Vincents Hospital unexpectedly. Mrs. Campbell was born on May 8, 1939 in Jacksonville to the late Charles and Sadie (Altman) Bessent. Prior to retirement she was a clerk for the Duval County School System for 30 years. Mrs. Campbell had been a...
Catherine Stever
Dec 31, 2012
Catherine Theresa Stever, age 87 of High Springs, passed away, December 31, 2012 at Windsor Manor in Starke. No services are scheduled at this time. hide
Mathias Kathy
Dec 30, 2012
Mrs. Kathleen Kathy Bertotto Mathias age 57 of Keystone Heights passed Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 away at the University of Shands Hospital in Gainesville suddenly following a brief illness. Kathy was born In Jersey City, New Jersey on April 12, 1955, and was a homemaker. She has been a resident of Keystone Heights for 27 years moving here from Hollywood,...
Allen Woodville Duke
Dec 28, 2012
Allen Woodville Duke Allen Woodville Duke passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was the son of Alonza Bryan and Velma Earnest Duke. Allen was born in Omaha, Alabama and moved to Jacksonville at an early age. He was a salesman for Jacksonville Paint Company, S.B. Hubbard and Company, Perfection Heaters and the Florida...
John Brown
Dec 27, 2012
Mr. John Mitchell Brown, age 60 of Archer, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Haven Hospice Chiefland Care Center. He was born on June 12, 1952 in Palatka, and was a Baptist. Mr. Brown worked several years for Crawford Construction and served in the National Guard after high school. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and had a passion for baseball...
Paul Allen O'Brien
Dec 27, 2012
PPaul Allen O'Brien, 79, of Gainesville, passed away December 27, 2012 at his home. Paul was born in Nashville, TN and moved to Gainesville in 1969. He was a U.S. Veteran serving in the Navy. He was an Electrical Engineer and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he was very active. Paul also enjoyed volunteering at North Florida...
Robert Waddle
Dec 26, 2012
Mr. Robert Wayne Waddle age 61, of Keystone Heights died at his home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 following a brief illness. Mr. Waddle was born in El Paso, Texas on September 4, 1951, and was raised in Gainesville. In 2007 he had moved back to the area from Virginia where he was a Project Manager for an Industrial Construction...
Brenda Leverette
Dec 26, 2012
Mrs. Brenda Stanley Leverette age 57, of Keystone Heights passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 following an extended illness. Mrs. Leverette was born in Albany, Georgia on January 3, 1955 to the late Leon and Edith Stanley. She was raised in Gainesville and had continued living in the area. Not only was Mrs. Leverette a loving...
Louise Bratcher
Dec 26, 2012
Louise Bratcher Funeral services for Louise Bratcher, 75, who passed away on December 26, 2012, will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM from the graveside in Evergreen Cemetery (Gate #1) with Rev. Perry Fruscella officiating. The family will receive friends Friday (Today) from 6-8 PM at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4747 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Mrs....
Rosalie Lundquist Ogilvie
Dec 26, 2012
Rosalie Lundquist Ogilvie Rosalie Lundquist Ogilvie 89, a native of Jacksonville passed away December 26, 2012.She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, William A. Ogilvie Jr. (Boots). She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1941, and was a long time member of Franklin Street Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 daughters Pam Eason (Nelson), Peggy Weeks...