Bert Mcgee
Jul 18, 2012
Mr. Bert Edward McGee age 73, of Starke passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Haven Hospice of Lake City. Mr. McGee was born in Maplesville, Alabama on March 20, 1939 to the late Walker and Mary (McKelbey) McGee. He was of the Baptist Faith and served in the United States Army for four years. Prior to retirement,...
Andrew James Wise,
Jul 18, 2012
Andrew James Wise, Jr., 86, of Gainesville, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at North Florida Regional Medical Center.He was born on November 22, 1925 in Havana, Kansas to Andrew and Grace Wise.He proudly served and was a decorated member of the U.S. Army in WWII in Field Artillery. He was among the first soldiers to land on the...
Shannon Elliott Eaton
Jul 18, 2012
Shannon Elliott Eaton, 37, of Gainesville passed away on July 12, 2012.Shannon was born on November 19, 1974 to Charles and Susan Elliott in Gainesville. Shannon worked as a Dental Hygienist. Shannon was attending the University of Florida in pursuit of a Nutrition Degree, to be followed by Dental School. Shannon's greatest joys in life were her family and friends,...
Billy Myers
Jul 17, 2012
Mr. Billy Joe Myers age 33, of Starke passed away at his residence on July 17, 2012. Mr. Meyers was born in Lake City on September 11, 1978 and has been a long time resident of Starke. He was a certified Electrician with Cowart Heating and Air for over 10 years, attended the Bethel Baptist Church and loved spending time...
Donnie Pitts
Jul 17, 2012
Mr. Donnie Berry Pitts age 79, of Jacksonville formerly of Keystone Heights passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at the Community Hospice, Earl B. Hadlow Center in Jacksonville. Mr. Pitts was born in Chauncey, Georgia on May 14, 1933 to the late Benjamin and Annie Maude (Stapleton) Pitts. He was a Korean War Veteran serving with the United States...
Margaret Hagen
Jul 17, 2012
Ms. Margaret E. Hagen, 96 of Penney Farms, passed away July 17, 2012. Ms. Hagen was born January 9, 1916 in Brooklyn New York to the late Carl Conrad and Hannah (Soderstron) Edlund. She was a Home Technician and of the Presbyterian Faith. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, who were immigrants from Sweden; her sister Ingeborg Edlund...
Jewel Kerns Spearrin
Jul 16, 2012
Jewel Kerns Spearrin Funeral services for Jewel Kerns Spearrin, 84, who died July 16, 2012, will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in Highlands Baptist Church with Rev. Arthur Taylor and Rev. David Collins Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday (Today) from 6-8 PM at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home,...
Milton M. Kahn
Jul 16, 2012
Milton M. Kahn Milton M. Kahn, 96 years of age, my father, and a World War II veteran and Bronze Star Recipient which was awarded due to his attention to duty, professionalism in the face of hostilities and conduct which exemplified his military bearing, has succumbed to the ravages of age and bladder cancer at the Haven Hospice in Gainesville,...
Richard R. Yoder
Jul 16, 2012
Richard R. Yoder Richard R. Yoder went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2012, at the age of 67, after an illness. Richard was born in Lansing, Michigan and long time resident of Jacksonville. Richard is preceded by his parents Robert and Leah, and a sister Wanda. He is survived by his loving wife Suncha; siblings: Larry, Marlene...
William 'Bill' Porter Grubbs
Jul 16, 2012
William "Bill" Porter Grubbs William Bill Porter Grubbs, 68, died Monday July 16, 2012 due to complications from an ongoing illness. Mr. Grubbs is survived by a sister, Cindy Hamil and a niece, Chrissy Ward along with her husband and son. Bill was a lover of the outdoors and was known as an avid and skilled angler and golfer.Arrangements are...
Beverly Ann Pacetti Owen
Jul 14, 2012
Beverly Ann Pacetti Owen Beverly Ann Pacetti Owen, 91, passed away on July 14, 2012. Mrs. Owen came from a prominent St. Augustine family, the daughter of Joseph Emmett Pacetti and Macy Marion Pinkham Pacetti. She was born on April 17, 1921. On her paternal side, the family traced their heritage to Spanish rule in St. Augustine. On her maternal...
Charlotte Meaders Duke
Jul 14, 2012
Charlotte Meaders Duke Charlotte Meaders Duke passed away surrounded by her loving family July 14, 2012. She was daughter of Barney Cartledge and Merle Pittman Meaders. Charlotte was born in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Jacksonville at an early age. She attended local schools and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School. She was a secretary for the State Board of...
Diane M. Beaulieu
Jul 12, 2012
Diane M. Beaulieu, 58, of Gainesville, passed away February 6, 2012 at her home following a long illness. Diane was born in Manchester, New Hampshire and moved to Gainesville 24 years ago. She graduated from Santa Fe Community College and became a Registered Nurse. Diane practiced nursing at Alachua General Hospital, Olsten Heath Services and North Florida Regional Medical Center....
Dennis Allen Fleming
Jul 12, 2012
Dennis A. "Denny" Fleming of Trenton, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.Denny was born on September 19, 1955 in Miami, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, Hobart "Bo" Fleming and his wife, Frances "PJ" Fleming. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Fleming; sons, Shawn Fleming (fiance, Dana Hunt) and Shannon Lee (Vanessa)...
Heyward "Buddy" Cook,
Jul 12, 2012
Heyward H. "Buddy" Cook, Jr. passed away December 6, 2011 at E.T. York Haven Hospice. He was born to Heyward H. Cook, Sr. and Lorice Seay Cook on November 21, 1932 in Leesburg, GA and lived in Georgia until moving to Gainesville in 1993."Buddy" served in the U.S. Army, was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern College and a farmer in...
Vincent Clifford Mcketty
Jul 12, 2012
Vincent was born in Hanover, Jamaica, the third child of Lemuel and Beatrice McKetty. He attended primary school in Pondside, Hanover and received his advanced education at Mico Training College for Teachers in Kingston, Jamaica.He married Evelyn, his wife of over 66 years and together had seven children. For 38 years he worked as an educator, a dedicated teacher and...
Lillian Ruth Woods
Jul 12, 2012
Lillian R. Woods 80, made her Transition on Friday December 9, 2011. She was born January 18, 1931 in Anderson County, Tennessee and moved with her family to Gainesville in 1971.Her loving survivors are her husband of 61 years, John Woods, daughters Johnnie Woods (Terry Dupras), Connie Weseman (Ted), sons Ronald Woods (Rhonda), Scotty Woods, nieces Brenda Loveday (Kenny), Wanda...
Ben Brevard Buchanan
Jul 12, 2012
Ben B. Buchanan, 93, of Gainesville, passed awayDecember 4, 2011 at Westshore Manor in Tampa. Ben was born in Houston, Mississippi and moved to Gainesville in 1993 from Nebraska. He retired as a chemical engineer form Phillips Petroleum Company.He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Buchanan. He is survived by sons Douglas Buchanan of Tampa, Barry Buchanan of...
Jerome Mark Sampson
Jul 12, 2012
Jerome Mark Sampson, 57, of Gainesville, passed away on March 8, 2012 at his residence.He was born on October 7, 1954 in Houston, Texas to Jerome adn Mauna Sampson. He was a physician.AService will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 11 AM at the Chapel In The Meadows, 4100 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral...
William "Bill" Saunders
Jul 12, 2012
William K. "Bill" Saunders, 78, of Gainesville passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center.Bill was born in Quitman, GA on February 3, 1934 to Robert LeRoy and Lois Aileen Patrick Saunders and moved to Gainesville when he was five years old. Bill graduated from P.K. Yonge and attended the University of Florida...