Robert "Glenn" Polk
January 15, 2025
On January 15, 2025, the world lost a beloved husband, father, and friend, Robert "Glenn" Polk. Born on August 6, 1940, in Wauchula, Florida. Glenn lived a life rich in experiences and love, departing peacefully due to natural causes at the age of 84.Glenn was a graduate of Hardee County High School, spent 5 years in the Navy, and attended...
Edward L. Bradford
January 14, 2025
Mr. Edward "Ed" Bradford passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born, February 13, 1947 in Eugene, Oregon and his family moved to Pinehurst, Idaho. He joined the Navy in June of 1965 and retired in May of 1985. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, metal detecting and golf where he met many friends.He is survived by his wife of...
Jevera A. Davis
January 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jevera A. Davis, who left us on January 14, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on October 9, 1924, in Branford, FL, Jevera lived a full and vibrant life, filled with stories, laughter, and love.Jevera was a dedicated meat wrapper in the grocery store industry, where she made...
James P. Thomas
January 14, 2025
James (Jimmy) Percy Thomas Jr, a cherished husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, from Waldo, FL went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025 at the age of 77. Buck, as many call him, was born to James Percy and Doris Thomas on September 24, 1947, in Fort Myers, Florida. He grew up with his sister,...
Patrick Mark Beasley
January 13, 2025
Patrick Mark BeasleyPatrick Mark Beasley, formerly of Marietta, GA, and a longtime resident of Jacksonville Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Fena Marie Foley ; his parents, Jack and Jo Beasley; and his sister, Jennifer Pfendler, and her family. Patrick loved spending time with his wife at the beach and...
Elaine T Smith
January 13, 2025
Elaine T. Smith, 95, peacefully passed away on January 13, 2025 at the Haven Hospice Center inGainesville, FL. Ms. Smith was born on March 6, 1929 in Wolcott, Vermont, the daughter of Earnest and Gladys (Camley) Knapp and grew up in Stowe, Vermont.Elaine was very adventuresome, working and living mostly in the New England states of Vermont and Massachusetts. She...
Gail L Jordan
January 12, 2025
Mrs. Gail L. Jordan, age 84, of Starke, FL, passed away peacefully at her home on January 12, 2025. Born on November 24, 1940, in Meadville, PA, Gail was the cherished daughter of the late William and Gail Lewis (Ellion) and the beloved sister of her late brother, Bill Lewis.In 1958, Gail married the love of her life, Robert F....
Joan Agnes Dickson Thayer
January 12, 2025
Leaving behind a legacy of kindness, joy, devotion to God, and love for her family; Joan Agnes Dickson Thayer, 95, passed on to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025. Joan was born on June 28, 1929 to Clarence Hudson Dickson and Freda Pernell Dickson in Vienna, West Virginia. In 1953, at her home church in Vienna, Joan married...
Randy Keene
January 12, 2025
Randall K. Keene, 66, of High Springs FL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville, FL. Randy was born Sunday, February 16, 1958, in Gainesville, FL. He was the only child of Alvin and Estelle Keene. Randy...
Alfredo Edil Rodriguez
January 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfredo Edil Rodriguez, beloved father of six, grandfather, and cherished friend, who passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 87.Alfredo was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on September 16, 1937 and lived a life filled with dedication, love, and service. A proud Vietnam War Veteran,...
Evert Douglas Phillips
January 10, 2025
Evert (Ed) Douglas Phillips (77), Born April 19, 1947, in Maben, West Virginia, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at home, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.He married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Jean Phillips, on August 8, 1964. He enlisted in the Air Force and became a sergeant, fighting in the Vietnam War.After his career in the military,...
Eva June Voyles
January 9, 2025
Eva June Strickland Voyles, 95, passed away peacefully and went home to the Lord on January 9, 2025, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL.June was born in Citra, FL on June 17, 1929 to Dr. Edgar E. Strickland and Eva Duke Strickland where she grew up with six siblings.In 1956, on New Years Eve, she met her future husband, Al,...
Teka Lashelle Fuller
January 7, 2025
Teka Lashelle Fuller was born on September 7th, 1969 to her loving parents Dora Mae and Ervin Fuller. She grew up in her beloved hometown of Jackson, Tennessee.She graduated from Jackson Merry High School and received her certification in secretarial studies afterward. At 21, after having her first child Kanesha, Teka bravely left her hometown to move to Jacksonville, Florida...
Laura J. Flanders
January 6, 2025
Laura Jean Flanders, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully entered Heaven on January 6th, 2025. Born on February 18th, 1936, in Brooklyn, NY, she spent her life in Vermont, Connecticut, Arizona, and for the past 46 years, made her home in Keystone Heights, Florida. Laura Jean was known for her unwavering love for God, her family and...
William Craig Sowers
January 6, 2025
William Craig Sowers August 17, 1950 - January 6, 2025We announce with sadness that Craig Sowers passed away on the morning of January 6, 2025, at 74 in Jacksonville, Florida.Craig was born in Painesville, Ohio, to William Henry Sowers and Esther Sowers (ne Buckles). He played collegiately at Florida State University from 1968 to 1970 and was involved in the...
Charles R. Smyder
January 5, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Charles Richard Smyder, 92, on January 5, 2025, at his home. Born on March 20, 1932, in rural Ligonier County, PA to George B. and Helen Redilla Smyder, Charles lived a full life filled with dedication to family, business, and hard work.The family moved to Greensburg, PA where...
Gary Dewain Klatt
January 4, 2025
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Ann Bossons
January 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
January 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
December 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...