Mrs. Shirley J. Groves age 88 of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Haven Hospice E.T. York Center in Gainesville following a brief illness. She was born October 1, 1934, in Hampton to Avery and Estelle (Hobby) Dennison and graduated from BHS with the class of 1952. Ms. Shirley retired as a radio operator for the Florida...
Sue Carolyn Bowden, 91, was born on April 21, 1932, in Plant City, Florida. She was a long-time resident of Jacksonville, Florida and passed away on August 14, 2023, in Orange Park, Florida. She was a wonderful cook, providing meals for many out of her tiny, but efficient kitchen. She took pleasure in creating a warm home for her family,...
Sondra Howell Blake, 74, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away on August 10, 2023, at North Florida Hospital, Gainesville, Florida. She was born on June 12, 1949, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to Mason R. Howell, Jr. and Margie L. Bisbee. The family moved to Jacksonville in 1951. Sondra was a graduate of Wolfson High School and Jones Business College. She was...
Mr. Jerry Lee Sturdevant age 71 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St. Vincents Hospital in Middleburg. He was born November 28, 1951, in Miami to the late Bert and Helen (Joiner) Sturdevant. Jerry was a retired computer technician and Volkswagen mechanic. He was raised Baptist and enjoyed working on corvettes and motorcycles along with watching...
Mrs. Helga Diaz age 93 of Keystone Heights passed away at her home, Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born February 13, 1930, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Amoro and Gloria (Arroyo) Mendez. Mrs. Diaz was a retired factory worker and of the Catholic faith. She loved to sit on the porch and read or watch her favorite television shows,...
Larry James Thomas came into this world like he left it, too soon. He was born on November 1, 1976, in Gainesville, Florida. He arrived early and was sick. He needed intensive medical care for the first week and half of his life. The doctors were not certain Larry would make it. Ultimately, he did. Unfortunately, the struggle with his...
Donald H. Berghman, 80 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Northside Hospital - Duluth, Georgia. Born November 17, 1942 in Chicago. Illinois to George and Constance (Howard) Berghman.Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his time in the military he would go on to Medical School and begin pursuing a career...
Lucille DeLaura Gross, 84, of Newberry, Florida, passed away at Haven Hospice in Gainesville on July 20, 2023. She was born on April 23, 1939, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Joseph and Anna DeLaura. Lucille was a beloved Fort White/Newberry community member for the last 28 years. Before moving to North Florida, Lucille lived most of her adult life...
It is with deep sorrow and abundance of love to share the passing of Catherine "Suzanne" Musseau on August 7, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. She was a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and friend. Suzannes passing was unexpected after suffering complications from a courageous fight against Ovarian Cancer and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia at the age of 72. She was blessed...
Mrs. Dorothy Hobbs Atteberry, 94 of Middleburg, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Orange Park. Mrs. Atteberry was born December 26, 1928 in Weymouth, Massachusetts to parents Thomas Arthur and Eleanor Lillian (Kenney) Hibbs. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, gardening, doing crossword puzzles and was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy...
Mr. Stanton "Stan" Miles Marple age 76 of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the V.A. Hospital in Gainesville following an extended illness. He was born December 14, 1946, in Miami to the late George and Evelyn (Fast) Marple. Following his service with the United States Army he began his career as a police officer then earning...
Mrs. Harriet LaFleur Riddle age 79 of Keystone Heights passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home. She was born December 17, 1943, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Chester and Eleanor (McMullin) LaFleur. Mrs. Riddle was a homemaker and of the Episcopalian faith. She enjoyed sewing, being outdoors gardening and watching hummingbirds. She was also active in her...
Margaret Mary Smith died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday July 31, 2023 at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.Margaret was born at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. on March 19, 1927 the daughter of Harry Brunt and May McAuliffe.She spent much of her early years at St. Vincent's Orphanage after her mother died. She moved back home...
Betty Jean Torrence, age 93, of Penney Farms, Florida, passed away on August 4, 2023. She was born on August 21, 1929, in Binghamton, New York. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Betty was a kind and caring woman who had a deep love for nature and animals, especially her beloved cats. She found solace in spending time...
Constance P. (Weimer) Clowers, 96 of Palm Harbor Florida went to be with the Lord peacefully on July 25th, 2023. She was born April 1, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husbands George S. Michaels and Leland J.( Lee) Clowers and son Bruce A. Michaels.She is survived by her children George Michaels, Keith Michaels and Alicia Michaels.Raised...
Harout Oymayan, 55 of Ocala, Florida passed away on June 23, 2023.Our beloved Armenian brother Harout Oymayan passed to Heaven to be with God. Harout came to Gainesville, Florida in 1987 at 19 years old, to go to college. He lived in Gainesville for the next 33 years and the last 3 years after that in Ocala, FloridaHe is survived...
Infant Aleigh Lynn Gann 24 days old passed away at her home Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in her parents arms. Aleigh was born July 9, 2023, in Gainesville. Her life on earth with us was extremely short, but she did put a smile on everyones face and the impact she made will last a lifetime. Left behind are her parents...
Mrs. Emma Frisbee Baldree age 90 a lifetime resident of Clay County passed away at her home Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born August 21, 1932, in Doctors Inlet to Joseph and Lillie (Mosley) Frisbee. Mrs. Baldree was not only a homemaker, she also enjoyed being a caretaker for others. She was once employed with Clay County School Board...
Fernando Ferreira Leite, 29, was born on May 4, 1994 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Leite passed away on August 2, 2023 in St. Johns, Florida. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on August 5, 2023 at George Hewell & Son Funeral Home 4140 University Blvd. South Jacksonville, Florida 32216 with a visitation 1 hour prior to service. Visitation Saturday,...
A funeral service for Nina M. Powell 93, of Jacksonville, Florida will be held on August 9, 2023 at 11:30AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard South, Jacksonville, Florida 32216 with Chaplain Brent Beaird officiating. Nina passed away on August 2 and will be buried next to her late husband Odell Thomas...