Larry "Patrick" Hurst
August 17, 2024
Mr. Larry "Patrick" Hurst, Jr. age 50 of Starke passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Patrick was born on September 13, 1973 in Jacksonville and was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from the University of Florida with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1998. His career in the nursing field included...
Barbara Jean Brown
August 15, 2024
Barbara "Bobbie" Pearson Wike Brown (1939-2024)Bobbie Brown, 85, of Starke, died on August 15, 2024.She was born in Jacksonville in 1939 to Earl and Ethel Pearson. She grew up with her older sister and mentor, Joyce Pearson Peoples, and her younger sister, Joanne Pearson Bertram. Bobbie attended Andrew Jackson High School and had fond memories of her childhood. She told...
Jane Angelica Coy
August 13, 2024
A life-long Roman Catholic, now safe in the arms of Jesus, Jane Angelica Coy, age 91, born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 10, 1933, the only daughter and third child born to the late Joseph A. DaDeppo and Tidy F. (Barnabo) DaDeppo, made her final transition to her eternal rest abiding in Gods light, peace and love on August 13,...
Bernice Davis
August 12, 2024
Mrs. Bernice Davis age 89, of Middleburg passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. Bernice was born on April 4, 1935 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to the late Emmitt Louis and Ada Jones. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. Her biggest hobby was watching...
Leroy Wesley Rowland
August 11, 2024
It is with sad hearts to announce that Leroy Wesley Rowland Jr. aka "Buddy" went to his mansion in the sky on August 11, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Buddy was born on December 19, 1942, in Darien Georgia. He then became a resident of Jacksonville Florida for the remainder of his life. He attended local schools,...
Carolyn Pippin Kemp
August 9, 2024
Carolyn Pippin Kemp entered into the arms of Jesus, her sweet Savior on August 9, 2024. Born in Johnson City, TN, she and her husband, Sherman, moved to Jacksonville, FL where she has lived the last sixty-seven years. She taught first grade as her career which was a calling God blessed her with. She and Sherman were faithful, active members...
Donald "Don" Richard Morgan
August 7, 2024
Mr. Donald "Don" Richard Morgan age 92, of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Don was born on September 22, 1931 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Richard and Lucille (Murphy) Morgan and prior to retirement was a self employed architect. Mr. Morgan was of the Methodist faith, enjoyed hunting, raising...
David Lee Tillman
August 7, 2024
DAVID LEE TILLMAN was born October 11, 1955, in Shellman, Georgia. He was born to the union of the late Homer Currington & Liza B. Tillman. Gone to soon at the tender Age of 69, he was called from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Attending the Public Schools of Miami -Dade County. He...
Bobby Houdershelt
August 7, 2024
Bobby Houdershelt peacefully passed at the age of 73 in his home the night of August 3rd and joins his son Jake in heaven.He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Debbie Houdershelt, his children, Jason and Jose Houdershelt, Kenny Kwaak, TJ and Michael Fingolin, Victoria Justice, and Heather Thomas, along with his 9 grandchildren.The services will be on Saturday,...
Betty Wihelmina Snider
August 5, 2024
Betty Wilhelmina Snider passed away peacefully at her home in Mayo, FL, surrounded by her family on August 5, 2024. She was 82 and bravely fought a long-extended illness.Betty was born in Shelburne, Ontario, Canada to Clarence and Willa Shoaff on October 4, 1941. She attended Shelburne High and went on to become a hairdresser in Hamilton, Ontario. After her...
Rhoda B. Reed
August 4, 2024
Rhoda B. Reed, 88, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024.Rhoda was born in Wyoming, Pennsylvania on October 17, 1935 to Harry James and Sylvia Taylor Bartholomew. Rhoda worked as a Registered Nurse for Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. She enjoyed music, singing, and photography. She was also involved in annual trips to Zambia...
Bobby Houdershelt
August 3, 2024
Bobby Houdershelt peacefully passed away at the age of 73 in his home the night of August 3, 2024, and joined his son Jake in Heaven. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Debbie Houdershelt, his kids, Jason Houndershelt, Kenny Kwaak, TJ Fingulin, Michael Fingulin, Victoria Justice and Heather Thomas, along with his nine grandkids.Funeral Services will be held...
Nellie Conner Lewis
August 1, 2024
Nellie Conner Lewis, 93, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Tri County Nursing Home in Fanning Springs, FL. Nellie was born on February 6, 1931, in Gilchrist County, FL to Bryant Alexander Leggett and Sarah Katie May Bonds. Nellie married Edward Conner on December 24, 1948, until his death 54 years later having two...
Ruby Rexene Carter Hudgens
July 30, 2024
Ruby Rexene Carter Hudgens, age 100, of Gainesville, died peacefully on July 30th at the E.T. York Haven Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, Florida.Funeral service will be held at the Pavilion of the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on Friday, August 9th at 10:15 a.m. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery at the grave of her husband, Robert W....
Sandra P. Mixson
July 30, 2024
Sandra P. Mixson, 91, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 in Gainesville, Florida. Visitation will be held at Servants of Christ Anglican Church on August 7th at 10am. Funeral service will be held directly following visitation at Servants of Christ Anglican Church on August 7th at 11am with Reverend David Trautman officiating. Burial will follow at...
Mary Lee Wood
July 30, 2024
Mary Lee Wood of Newberry, Florida, passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida on July 30, 2024. Born on September 6, 1930, Mary Lee was a lifelong resident of the Newberry area. She retired from the banking industry where she worked as a teller for many years. She was a member of the Jonesville Baptist Church. She was...
Jacquelyn Galarza Davis
July 29, 2024
A memorial service for Mrs. Jacquelyn Galarza Davis, 58 whom passed away on July 9, 2024 will be held on Saturday August 3, 2024 at 11AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 with Dr. Terry N. Collions officiating. Mrs. Davis was born in Newark, NJ and was a...
John Henry Christmas
July 28, 2024
JOHN HENRY CHRISTMAS, JR. died in Gainesville, Florida Sunday, 28 July 2024, he was 84 years old. John was born December 30, 1939 in Alabama, son of John Henry Christmas and Mary Morris.He is survived by his wife Vicky, daughters Carole Collier, Kay Chancey, son John "Hank" Christmas III, brother Bobby Christmas, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mr. Christmas...
Barry "Bubba" Keith Warren
July 27, 2024
Mr. Barry "Bubba" Keith Warren, Jr. 34, of Starke was the beloved son of father Barry Keith Warren, Sr. and mother Tammy Kenneth (Gilbert), and Danielle Warren "Mama". Bubba was born February 7, 1990, and passed away July 27, 2024.Bubba was a strong-willed, fearless individual. He lived each moment as his heart desired. He loved spending time with loved ones,...
James Martin "Jim" Buckley
July 27, 2024
Mr. James Martin "Jim" Buckley age 89 of Melrose passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Buckley was born on January 18, 1935 in Waycross, Georgia to the late James and Ella (Cox) Buckley and was a longtime area resident. Prior to retirement he worked in commercial sales for plumbing companies and was a charter member of...