Mary Louise Bond
March 9, 2024
Mary Louise Bond, 86, of Starke, Florida, went home to Jesus on March 9, 2024. Mary Louise was born on October 27, 1937, in Towson, Maryland to Wilbur T. and Louise Stewart and was raised in Maryland and spent her summers in Spring Hope NC on her grandparents farm. Being raised near Baltimore, previous home of the Baltimore Colts and...
Angelo Vincent Abbott
March 9, 2024
Gainesville, Florida - Dr. Angelo V. Abbott, 91, Florida, died peacefully on Saturday, March 9, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Abbott, a Navy veteran of the Korean War and lifelong educator, was born on June 20, 1932, in Streator, Illinois. He was the son of Joseph and Maria Abbott who preceded him in death, the youngest of their...
Gary David Manning
March 9, 2024
Gary David Manning, Sr, 71, of Gainesville, Florida passed away on March 9, 2024. Gary was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on May 15, 1952 to Henry "Hank" and Phyllis Manning. Gary was married to Terrie for 38 years.He graduated from Forest Hill High School where he received a high school diploma. He joined the Army in 1974 and...
Dolores Jean Abbott
March 8, 2024
Gainesville, Florida - Dolores Jean Abbott, 88, passed away peacefully on March 8 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida, with her family at her side. Dolores, who was affectionately called "Dee" by her friends, was born on March 28, 1935, in Toluca, Illinois. She was the daughter of Louis and Agnes Fenoglia, the third of their four children, including older...
Louise E. Butler Hill
March 7, 2024
Louise E. Butler Hill, 88, surrounded by the love of her children, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 7, 2024. Louise was born on November 9, 1935 in Sparta, Indiana, to the late Earl and Edna Butler. Louise moved to Gainesville, FL and began nursing school in 1968. Ms. Hill, retired LPN, gave over 30 years of service to the...
Floyd Brown Kemp
March 6, 2024
Starke, Florida Sgt Major Floyd Brown Kemp died on March 6, 2024. He was born on October 23, 1929, in Jacksonville, Florida to William P. Kemp and Molly C. (Kate) Dees Kemp. They moved to Lawtey, Florida at an early age. He grew up on a farm near Lawtey and attended the local school. He served in the Korean War...
Jennie Elizabeth Starratt
March 4, 2024
STARRATT: Funeral services for Jennie Elizabeth Starratt, 98, who passed away on March 4, 2024, will be held Monday at 2:00 PM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard South with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Ferreira Memorial Cemetery. Mrs....
Kirby Shi Smith
March 3, 2024
Mr. Kirby "Shi" Smith, Jr. age 82 of Melrose passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Putnam Medical Center in Palatka. He was born March 24, 1941, in Hawthorne to Kirby Shi and Eula Mae (Dyal) Smith, Sr. Mr. Smith had owned and operated his own electrical company prior to becoming employed with Georgia Pacific and then retiring from All...
Lawrence Wayne Mann
March 3, 2024
Lawrence Mann 74, passed away on March 3, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born to; Jackson Dean Mann and Florence (Collier) Mann. A graveside service for Lawrence Wayne Mann, 74 of Jacksonville, FL will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 3 PM in the Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206 with Chaplain Jackie Hayes...
Anna Nally Eldridge
March 3, 2024
Ann(a) Nally Eldridge of Gainesville, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on March 3, 2024. She was born on August 15, 1930, to Howard and Jenny Nally of East Point, Georgia and was welcomed by her older sister, Betty. Ann attended the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. While there, she became a member of the Atlanta...
Doyle Dewitt Crews
March 2, 2024
Mr. Doyle Dewitt Crews, age 95 of Starke passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Mr. Crews was born on August 26, 1928 in Starke to Kirby and Carrie (Wainwright) Crews. He graduated from Bradford High School and joined the United States Air Force. Mr. Crews served in both the Korean and Vietnam war, was a retired Veteran after his 20...
Robert "Bob" Charles Troup Age 65 Of Keystone Heights
March 2, 2024
Mr. Robert "Bob" Charles Troup, age 65 of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the V.A. Hospital in Gainesville following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1958, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Charles E. and Dorothy (VanBuren) Troup. Mr. Troup served 21 years in the United States Navy retiring as Chief. He also earned his...
Charles Raymond Miller
February 29, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Raymond Miller, of Starke February 23, 1938 - February 29,2024.A Hero's Echo: Remembering the Heart and Valor of a Guardian. In the quiet stillness of remembrance, we gather not just to mourn but to honor Charles Raymond Miller who was a testament to the strength of the human spirit, the courage of conviction, and the deep well of...
Katy Lee Mccombs
February 27, 2024
McCombs - Katy Lee McCombs, age 91, a lifelong resident of Lawtey, Florida went to her Heavenly Home on February 27, 2024. She was born in Virgina on January 31, 1933, to the late Dale and Margarette Mitchell. "Ms. Katy", which most would call her, was a God-fearing woman; she loved the Lord and had a spiritual soul that believed...
Glen Milton Starnes
February 26, 2024
obit is pending Memorial Service Sunday, March 3, 2024 2:00 PM - Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL 32656 US (352) 473-3176 Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176
Gregory Chester "Greg" Padgett
February 26, 2024
Mr. Gregory Chester "Greg" Padgett age 60 of Starke passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Padgett was born on September 3, 1963 in Starke and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Smyrna Baptist Church and was a heavy equipment operator for Clay County Public Works. He enjoyed woodworking, was a moonshine collector, loved his dogs,...
William "Bill" Strassberger
February 26, 2024
Viewing Thursday, March 7, 2024 10:30 AM - St. William Catholic Church 275 Satsuma Street Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Mass Thursday, March 7, 2024 11:00 AM - St. William Catholic Church 275 Satsuma Street Keystone Heights FL 32656 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656...
David Norris Wainwright
February 24, 2024
Mr. David Norris Wainwright, age 74, a lifelong resident of Starke passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home following an extended illness. He was born January 15, 1950, to the late Norris C. and Geneva (Lane) Wainwright. While serving in the United States Army he received his degree in nursing and retired from the Department of Corrections as...
Iva Joanne Hicks
February 24, 2024
Mrs. Iva JoAnne Hicks age 91, formerly of Keystone Heights passed awaySaturday, February 24, 2024, in Brooks, Georgia. She was born February13, 1933, in Gainesville to John and Laura (Cowan) Dykes and had been alongtime resident of the Keystone Heights and Waldo area. Mrs. Hicks wasa homemaker and loved the Smokey Mountains, where she and her latehusband enjoyed camping and...
Frances Greenway Cameron
February 24, 2024
Frances Greenway Cameron, 96, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on February 24, 2024 after a remarkable loving life.Frances was born in Jonesborough, TN on December 9, 1927 to Charley and Florence Greenway, and was the younger sister of Mildred Clark. Frances attended Washington College High School and East Tennessee State University, where she met her husband of 70 years Carl...