Alma Jean Holdridge
August 27, 2026
.Alma Jean Holdridge, 90, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2026.
Alma was born on June 25, 1936, in Boone, North Carolina, to Jessie and Mamie Bennett. Throughout her life, Alma was known for her caring heart, strong work ethic, and devotion to her family. She worked at Cotton’s Mini Mart, in retail sales, at A&W,...
Damiano Manati
August 26, 2026
Damiano Manati, age 10, passed away on August 26, 2026, alongside his brothers, Gabriel and Amel, following a tragic house fire.
Born on March 2, 2016, in Albania, Damiano was a bright, loving, and joyful young boy who brought happiness and laughter everywhere he went. He was an excellent student, especially gifted in math, and already had big dreams for his...
Gabriel Manati
August 26, 2026
Gabriel Manati, age 10, passed away on August 26, 2026, alongside his brothers, Damiano and Amel, following a tragic house fire.
Born on March 2, 2016, in Albania, Gabriel was a sweet, intelligent, and loving young boy with a bright future ahead of him. A wonderful student who consistently earned A's, Gabriel especially loved science. Like his twin brother, Damiano, he...
Amel Manati
August 26, 2026
Amel Manati, just two years old, passed away on August 26, 2026, alongside his older brothers, Damiano and Gabriel, following a tragic house fire.
Amel was a sweet and happy little boy whose life was only beginning. He had recently started talking, bringing even more joy to his family as his little personality began to shine through.
At two years old, Amel's...
Jerry Lamar Hoffman, Sr.
August 26, 2026
Jerry Lamar Hoffman, Sr passed from his earthly life on August 26, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born in Panama City, Florida on November 15, 1939, to Jeremiah David Hoffman and Marjorie Jewette (Mattson) Hoffman.
He is survived by his present wife, Linda Sheets Hoffman, his son, Jerry Lamar Hoffman, Jr (Mora), his daughter, Cheri’ Lynn Smith (Eric), six grandchildren,...
Tony Alan Gonzalez age 41 of Jacksonville
August 24, 2026
Tony Alan Gonzalez, age 41 of Jacksonville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Orange Park Medical Center. He was born on September 17, 1984, in Houston, Texas, to Enemencio Gonzalez and Karen (Bell) Walker.
Tony was a talented man with a passion for tinkering on cars and enjoyed drawing when he was younger. He had a unique sense...
Lois Ann Scarcell
August 23, 2026
Lois Scarcell, age 84, beloved Mother, Daughter, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 23, 2026. She entered this world on March 1, 1942 in Canonsburg, PA, born to Louis and Ann Scarcell. Lois worked for Canonsburg Hospital for over 30 years as the Director of Purchasing. She enjoyed playing bingo, playing the...
Gloria Joyce James age 87 of Keystone Heights
August 22, 2026
Gloria Joyce James, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, in Palatka. She was born on June 23, 1939, to Warren Rizzi and Pearl (White) Rizzi.
Gloria was a devoted wife to Curtis James, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Curtis preceded her in death, and together they built a life filled with...
Jack Dempsey age 88 of Interlachen
August 21, 2026
Mr. Ashley Jackson “Jack” Dempsey, age 88 of Interlachen passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, at Putnam Hospital. He was born on February 16, 1938, in Plant City, to Lottie and Jessie (Wallace) Dempsey.
Mr. Dempsey was a Chief Petty Officer and served honorably in the Navy's Sea Bees reserves for 35 years. Jack also made a significant impact on his...
Dianne Almira Crouse
August 20, 2026
Dianne Almira Crouse left us unexpectedly and entirely too soon on August 20, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida, at 71 years of age due to a rare and unforeseen complication during a procedure to improve her quality of life. She was an incredibly unique woman with a wonderfully sharp wit and keen sense of humor and a laugh that made you...
Lawrence Davis
August 20, 2026
James Lawrence Davis, 81, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Jacksonville, FL
Lawrence was born on August 23, 1944, in Worthington Springs, FL. to Lawrence Adonis and Lota Elizabeth Mizell Davis. He graduated in 1962 from Santa Fe High School, Alachua FL.
Lawrence was the patriarch of his family and a pillar of the community. His passion was farming and he...
Jane Christie Riggs age 88 of Starke
August 20, 2026
Mrs. Jane Christie Riggs, age 88 of Starke, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. She was born on May 19, 1938, in Fairmont, West Virginia, to Floyd and Garnet (Wilson) Christie, where she grew up in the Central Christian Church.
Mrs. Riggs had a successful career as a sales manager at Sears Roebuck for over...
Samuel Dennis Bracewell
August 18, 2026
Samuel Dennis Bracewell passed away on August 18, 2026, in Hawthorne, Florida. He was 82. Samuel was born on February 16, 1944, in Delaware, Ohio. He will be missed by all who knew him. A full obituary is forthcoming.
An inurnment service will be held on August 27, 2026 beginning at 9:00am at Forest Meadows Cemetery - Central, 4100 NW 39th...
Luther Gray Peoples age 89 of Keystone Heights
August 18, 2026
Luther Gray Peoples, age 89, of Keystone Heights, Florida passed away at Orange Park Medical Center after a short illness. He was born on April 21, 1937 in Henderson, North Carolina to Tollie and Nonnie (Eubanks) Peoples who predeceased him.
Luther was a Vietnam Veteran who first started his military career in the U.S. Air Force for two years, but soon...
Cheryl Moore Hewitt
August 18, 2026
Cheryl Moore Hewitt passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026 at the age of 75.
Cheryl Hewitt was born Cheryl Anne Moore in Vicksburg, Mississippi on November 4, 1950 to Margaret (Peggy) Wade Moore and Cleon Stevens Moore. Cheryl spent most of her childhood in Merritt Island, Florida while her dad, a civil engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers, managed...
Brenda Kay Clyatt
August 16, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Kay Clyatt, age 75, of Starke, FL died Sunday afternoon on August 16, 2026 at her daughter & son-in-law's home after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Brewster Clyatt. Born August 14, 1951 in Fayetteville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Olivia Slayton. She lived most of...
Nancy Lashley
August 15, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Lashley of Keystone Heights, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Nancy was born on January 11, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Frank and Marie (Wood) Rogers, and later made her home in Keystone Heights, Florida.She was a devoted homemaker, who dedicated her life to...
John David Powell age 53 of Hawthorne
August 13, 2026
John David Powell, born on May 8, 1973, in Hollywood, Florida, passed away on August 13, 2026. A dedicated and hardworking individual, John was known for his honest, straightforward approach to life and his unwavering integrity. A full obituary is forthcoming.
A graveside service honoring the life of John David Powell will be held on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM...
James D Klein
August 10, 2026
James D. Klein, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on July 25, 1944, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, James lived a life marked by dedication and service, both to his family and his country.
James proudly served his country as a Chief Corpsman in the United States Navy. James...
Lynda Bailey Deas
August 10, 2026
It is great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Lynda Bailey Deas. She passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at her home in High Springs, Florida surrounded by her loved ones. She was 85 years old.
Lynda was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Marie and Frampton Bailey. In July 1960 she...