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, 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 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 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 (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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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 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, 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...
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...
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 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, 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...
Lawrence "Larry" Norman Parnell, 75, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on December 11, 2024. Larry was born in Miami, Florida on June 7, 1949 to Abraham and Ida (Horton) Parnell. Larry was married to Betty Jean Parnell for 41 years.He graduated from Savannah High School where he received a high school diploma. He then joined the U. S. Army...
A graveside service for Carlton Lee Payne, 86 who passed away on December 10, 2024 will be held by the graveside on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2PM at the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 with military honors and Rev. Scott Crook officiating. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years; Mrs. Patricia S....
Richard (Dick) Kent Peterson passed away on December 10th, 2024, after an illness at the age of 88. He was born in Lincoln, Kansas to Alfred O. and Muriel Joy Peterson. He lived his childhood years in Kansas and Colorado enjoying boy scouts, high school theater and football. After high school, Richard enlisted in the US Navy and studied electronics....
Martha Kay SeippMarch 6, 1946 - December 9, 2024Martha Kay Seipp, 78, Peacefully went to be with her Lord on December 9, 2024, surrounded by love. Born on March 6, 1946, in Stilesville, Indiana, she was a loving wife to Kenneth Lynn Seipp, a devoted mother, and a proud grandmother.Marthas life was defined by her boundless love for her family...