Gary Dewain Klatt
Jan 4, 2025
Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200
Ann Bossons
Jan 2, 2025
Beloved by all who knew her, we are saddened to announce that Ann Bossons passedaway peacefully on January 2nd, 2025.Ann was born in McCrae, Georgia on July 20th, 1944. She survived her siblings. Her brother Buddy Knowles was such a light in her life, her sister Betty Carter who was always there for her, and her sister Sara who they...
Rocky Thompson
Jan 1, 2025
Rocky Clinton Thompson, age 67 of Starke Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 1,2025, at Windson Manor Rehabilitation Center. Rocky was born on March 4, 1957, in Starke, Florida to his late parents Charles David Thompson and Grace D. Thompson both of Starke, FL. He was truck driver by trade and a fisherman and musician at heart. He was an...
Manda Lee Griffis Buck
Dec 31, 2024
Manda Lee Buck-Griffis (Mandalee) of Lake City was born on July 9, 1943 in Starke, Florida. On December 31, 2024 she gained her wings surrounded by two of her sons, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter at home in Arvada Colorado at the age of 81. Mandalee was preceded in death by her husband, David Buck, father, Robert Rollin Griffis, mother, Viola Martha...
Mark Daryl Chan
Dec 30, 2024
Mark Daryl Chan, 49 who passed away on December 30, 2024. Mark was born in Jacksonville, FL he was a computer scientist by trade. He is the son of Ming Sam Chan and Phyllis Marie Chan. He is also survived by his brother Dennis S. Chan (Elizabeth) and two grandchildren, Bennett and Michael Chan. The family will receive friends Monday...
Jack Birdsall
Dec 28, 2024
Jack Birdsall, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on December 5, 1937, Jack lived a life full of laughter, love, and adventure.Jack dedicated many years of his career to the airline industry, starting with Eastern Airlines where he served as a manager in import cargo until the...
Rosalie Watson Thomas
Dec 28, 2024
Rosalie went to be with Lord and Savior on December 28, 2024. Rosalie survived her husband Olen D. Thomas after a 71 year marriage.Rosalie was born in Archer on January 27, 1933 to the John and Lena Watson. Rosalie had eight (8) brothers and sisters. Rosalie was the last living member of her original family. Rosalie was the proud mother...
Helen Barry Crosby
Dec 27, 2024
Helen Ida Barry Crosby, 91 of Starke, Florida entered peacefully into her Saviors arms on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, James Vernon Crosby Sr. Helen was born on February 14, 1933 in Brooker, Florida the daughter of the late Lloyd W. Barry and the late Grace Lee Connerly Barry....
Mercedes Ingram Brown
Dec 27, 2024
Mercedes (Mimi) Ingram Brown entered heaven on December 27, 2024 at age 97 after a short illness. Mimi was born in Plant City, Florida, to Vera Olive Vining Ingram and Perry Ben Ingram on March 6, 1927. In June, 1945, she graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, FL, where she was active in leadership in numerous clubs. She...
Helen Louise Vavra
Dec 26, 2024
Helen Louise Vavra, age 93, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on Thursday December 26th, 2024, at Baptist South Hospitals Community Hospice Center after a brief illness.Helen was born on August 16th, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph F. and Helen M. Czerny and was raised in the Cleveland area. On August 23, 1952, Helen married Leonard J. Vavra. They remained...
Faye Ellen Hatfield
Dec 26, 2024
Faye Ellen Hatfield, 85, of Ocala, Florida, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Faye was born in Wharncliffe, West Virginia on September 15, 1939 to Velma Johnson.Faye was married to Henry "Junior" Hatfield for 39 years. She worked as a realtor, CNA, retail, and homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, sewing, traveling, spending time with family, and taking care of her...
Iva Jean Cason Dukes
Dec 26, 2024
Iva Jean Cason Dukes, 78, of Fort White, Florida passed away on December 26, 2024. Iva Jean was born in Fort White, Florida on September 23, 1946 to James and Iva Cason. Iva Jean was married to Ronald "Ronnie" Dukes for 42 years.She graduated from Gainesville High School where she received a high school diploma. Iva Jean worked as a...
Yolanda Mae Hall
Dec 23, 2024
Yolanda Mae Hall, 76, of Jacksonville Florida passed away on December 23, 2024, with her family by her side. Yolanda was born June 24, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida and had known her husband David since childhood. They were married on March 24, 1967, and the two were inseparable for almost 58 years. After starting a family, Yolanda felt led to...
Arlene S. Neder
Dec 23, 2024
Arlene Saleeby Neder, 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2024. Arlene was born on August 12, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. She is survived by her three children, Pam Dudeck of Gainesville, Ronald (Pede) Neder of Gainesville, and Janet Tope (Doug) of Midlothian, Virginia. She leaves four...
Gail Foster Kintner
Dec 22, 2024
Gail Cheryl Foster Kintner, 76, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on December 22, 2024. Gail was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on July 31, 1948 to Howard Frederick Sr and Lucille Helen (Rosenhagen) Foster. Gail was divorced from David Allen Kintner after 13 years of marriage.Gail graduated from Northeast High School where she received a high school diploma. She...
Helen Montele Baker
Dec 21, 2024
Helen Montele Baker, 92, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1932, in Tallapoosa, Georgia, to the late Benjamin Shealy and Fannie Summerville Shealy.Helen earned her GED and worked as a secretary in the Civil Defense industry. She was a lifelong Baptist and took great joy in her family, which was the...
John Andrew Ebner
Dec 21, 2024
Mr. John Andrew Ebner age 71, of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Ebner was born on June 9, 1953 in Bronx, New York to the late John and Lucy (Russamundo) Ebner. He served his country in the United States Navy and prior to retirement worked as a maintenance manager for Memorial Hospital. John...
Mary Noegel Mcneill
Dec 19, 2024
Mrs. Mary Noegel McNeill age 81, of Kingsley Lake passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her residence. She was born on January 24, 1943 in Starke to the late Billy and Elizabeth Noegel. Prior to retirement she worked for the familys wastewater business. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Buddy Noegel and...
Ray Gilson
Dec 17, 2024
Ray Gilson Sr., husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.Ray was a legend in the world of professional fast-pitch underhand softball, competing across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. His talent on the field left an unforgettable mark and earned him the respect of teammates and opponents alike.A proud member of Local 6 Carpenters...
Gordon Harold Touchton
Dec 13, 2024
Gordon Harold Touchton, born September 5, 1932, went to his eternal home on December 13th, 2024.He was preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Lou Touchton and 7 siblings, all of Jacksonville FL. He is survived by Barbara Edenfield Touchton, the mother of his two daughters, Terri Touchton Myrick, and Carol Touchton Vivante. He has 4 grandchildren and...