Tony Lanier Mantlo
February 24, 2024
Tony Lanier Mantlo "Tony Balony", 58, passed away on February 24, 2024. Tony was born in Douglas, Georgia on March 25, 1965 to Marjorie Sanders.Tony graduated from Santa Fe High School with a high school diploma. He worked in construction and as a mechanic. Being the life of the party, he loved to make people laugh. Cemetery Newnansville Cemetery 12308...
Rita Pinkston Butner
February 22, 2024
Rita Pinkston Butner, 82, was born on September 17, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida was a lifelong resident, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her son, Arnold Broughman III. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ed Butner who was always by her...
Josh Caleb Tatum
February 22, 2024
**In Loving Memory of Josh Caleb Tatum (1984-2024)**Josh Caleb Tatum, a native of Gainesville, Florida, and a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, departed from this world on February 22, 2024, at the age of 39. Born on November 8, 1984, Josh's vibrant spirit and creative genius touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.Known for...
Billy Seay Thomas
February 22, 2024
Billy Seay Thomas "Billy Bobbers" "Badboat Billy", 97, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on February 22, 2024. Billy was born in Cumberland City, Tennessee on December 31, 1926 to Samuel Rex Thomas and Lela Thomas. Billy was married to Carol for 13 years. Billy received a PhD degree in Physics. He was a physics professor at the University of...
Wanda Brown Anderson
February 21, 2024
A memorial service for Wanda Brown Anderson, 80, of Jacksonville, FL will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard S., Jacksonville, FL 32216 on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Rocky Morris officiating. Interment of ashes will follow at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL...
Bruce Douglas Mackey
February 21, 2024
Bruce Douglas Mackey, affectionally known as Doug, passed away in Gainesville, FL on Feb 21, 2024. Born in Cumberland MD on Oct 31, 1947. Doug was the son of late Bruce Melvin and Margaret Elizabeth Mackey. He was receded in death by his sister, Marsha D. Goss and brother Brian G. Mackey.Doug was a graduate of Allegany High School. Following...
Ann Jordan Baltzell
February 20, 2024
Ann Jordan Baltzell, age 92, born on October 28, 1931, went to be home with the Lord on February 20, 2024. She spent her childhood up until her mid 30s in St Louis, Missouri. She met her beloved husband Clarence Daniel Baltzell and wed in 1950. They moved to Jacksonville in 1970 and enjoyed Florida living. They also resided in...
Kay Marguerite Alvarez
February 20, 2024
Kay Marguerite Alvarez age 78 of Keystone Heights began her blessed journey on February 20, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1945 in Jacksonville to the late Clyde Raymond Alvarez and Daisy Farmer (Creech) Alvarez. Kay relocated from Jacksonville to Keystone Heights in 1998 readying herself for retirement which she accomplished in 2002 after 37.3 years of dedicated service...
Prakashlaxmi Kothari
February 20, 2024
Funeral Mass Friday, February 23, 2024 3:30 PM - Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL 32609 US 352-378-2528 Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528
Iris Lee Cone
February 19, 2024
Iris Lee Cone, born Iris Lee Faircloth on April 21, 1933 in Chiefland, FL, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, February 19, 2024, in Gainesville Florida, at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of the late William Herbert Cone. Her loving husband as well as her mother, father, and three sisters were waiting for her at...
Betty Louise Lairsey
February 16, 2024
Funeral services for Betty Louise Lairsey, 92 whom passed away February 16, 2024 will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 with Brother James White officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Thursday from 6-8PM at the funeral....
Peggy Ann Plunk
February 14, 2024
Peggy Ann Plunk, 72 passed away peacefully in her home on February 14, 2024. Peggy was born in Elkton, Virginia on April 8, 1951, to Henry and Hettie Breeden. She was the youngest of ten siblings. On July 28, 1986, Peggy married the love of her life in Camden County Georgia. Together they raised five boys. A longtime resident of...
Robert Foster Sandlin
February 14, 2024
A memorial service for Robert F. Sandlin 86, of Jacksonville, FL will be held on Wednesday, March 13,2024 at 11AM in the South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church with Rev. Adam Andersen officiating.Robert was born on December 15, 1937 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Catherine and Hallie Sandlin.He passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL. Robert is survived by...
Walter Joseph Saddler
February 13, 2024
Mr. Walter "Joe"" Saddler, Jr. age 86 passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Roberts Care Center in Palatka. He was born December 23, 1937, in Johnson City, New York to Walker and Edna (Meeks) Saddler, Sr. Joe started his first career as the head custodian for Alachua County School Board, then owned and operated an upholstery business, before becoming...
Jacob Lynn Feaster
February 13, 2024
Jacob Lynn Feaster Jr, age 94, of Micanopy, FL, passed away under hospice care with family at his side on Tuesday, Feb 13th, 2024. Jacob "J.L." was born in Perry, FL, on December 23rd, 1929, to Jacob Lynn Feaster Sr. and Gladys Abraham Feaster. He was married to Annette Elaine Feaster on Oct 14th, 1955. They had celebrated their 68th...
Lloyd Robert Lucas
February 12, 2024
Lloyd Robert Lucas was the oldest of five siblings, all preceding him in death. He was born in Ohio on September 2, 1932. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Kissimmee, Florida where they ran a boarding house on New York Avenue.After leaving high school, Lloyd joined the US Army for 3 years but re-enlisted in the...
Bertha Mazie Savage
February 10, 2024
Bertha Mazie Savage, age 87, passed away February 10, 2024, at the Palm Gardens Nursing Home. Bertha was born in Milton, DE on November 8th, 1936, to parents Joseph and Dorothy Manship. Ms Savage was well known for love of Softball, fishing, and bowling.Preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Helen Callahan, Emma "Louise" Marshall, and Dorothy "Merita" Truitt...
Tammy "Tambo" Lynette Rue
February 9, 2024
Tammy "Tambo" Lynette Rue, 54 of Eustis, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in Tavares. Tammy was born December 27, 1969 in Eustis to parents David Alan and Sheila (Carter) Rue. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, listening to music and working in the yard. Survivors are her parents, David and Sheila Rue of Tavares, sister, Gina Rue of...
Joe Kenneth Davis
February 7, 2024
Joe Kenneth Davis
December 29, 1929 – February 7, 2024
Joe Kenneth Davis, a master storyteller and beloved family patriarch, passed away on February 7, 2024. Born on December 29, 1929, in Laurel Creek, West Virginia, Kenneth carried the spirit of the mountains with him throughout his long and vibrant life.
Kenneth was...
Arnold P. Von Der Porten
February 7, 2024
Arnold P. Von der Porten was born in Hamburg, Germany, November 30, 1917. He was the son of a prominent doctor, Paul Maximillian and his wife Dora nee Rubner and spent his early childhood in a house of privilege. In October of 1933 as he was not a Nazi, Arnold had to leave high school half a year before graduation...