Edwin Franklin Johns
November 28, 2023
Mr. Edwin Franklin Johns age 85, of Starke passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. Mr. Johns was born on July 8, 1938 in Theressa to the late Thornton and Oweida Lucille (Hall) Johns and was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Sampson City Church of God and enjoyed fishing...
Charles Milton Mccurdy
November 28, 2023
Dr. Charles "Milt" McCurdy Jr. died on November 28th, 2023 in his home in Starke, Florida at the age of 66. He was born in Gainesville, Florida on March 8th, 1957, the eldest child of Charles and Judith McCurdy. He graduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of South Florida in 1980. He then attended the University of...
Gail Ann Urban O'Donnell
November 28, 2023
Gail O'Donnell passed away at the age of 71 on Tuesday, November 28th from complications of a severe and rare bacterial infection. Gail was born in Chicago, IL in 1952 to parents Lucille (1920-2006) and Joseph (1907-2002) and shared a rambunctious childhood with her older brother Joseph (1944-1992) and the other children of Polish, Croatian, and Lithuanian immigrants in her...
Carmela Rose Santarsiero
November 27, 2023
Carmela Rose "Millie" Santarsiero (nee Zannella) peacefully went to be with the Lord at home at the age of 95 on Thursday, November 23rd, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side in Newburgh, Indiana. Millie, one of seven children, was born in Buffalo, NY, December 7, 1927, to Michael Zannella, Sr., and Philomena Zannella (nee Salvatore). She is survived...
Delinda Ann Dowling
November 24, 2023
Ms. Delinda "Lyn" Dowling 57 of Melrose passed away unexpectedly at her home Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born March 23, 1966, in Gainesville to Glenda Ann (Nobles) and the late Jimmy Ray Hall. Lyn started her working career with Sunbank where she received Employee of the Month on several occasions, with her most current employment being a cashier...
Arvey "Quinn" Bass
November 21, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Arvey "Quinn" Bass. Quinn passed away on November 21st at the age of 61. Quinn never met a stranger, was witty, and made sure he was the life of the party. Quinn loved listening to music, gardening, all water recreations, and enjoying life. Quinn was loved by...
Suzanne Marie Austin
November 18, 2023
Mrs. Suzanne "Susie" Austin age 64 of Melrose passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka. She was born December 16, 1958, on Long Island, New York to Gerard and Terry (Florio) Kissane. Mrs. Austin was a homemaker and loved fishing, and taking trips to Steinhatchee, but her most pride and joy was her...
Indira K. Hazariwala
November 18, 2023
Indira K. Hazariwala, 64, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 after bravely fighting peritoneal carcinomatosis (linked to ovarian cancer) for two years. She is married to the love of her life, Dr. Kaushik Hazariwala, and together they were able to celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary on October 30th.She was born in Lira, Uganda, to Nagindas and...
Karen Sue Mellott
November 17, 2023
Karen Sue MellottKaren was born, the oldest of four to George and Charlotte Obringer in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on April 6, 1947. She is survived now, by her husband, Ray Mellott, two sons, Jonathon and Geoffrey; spouses Emily Hind, Toi Mellott and Jane Mellott; and five grandchildren, ranging in age from 30 to 7 months. She was a good student,...
Frederick Thomas Sheares
November 17, 2023
SHEARES: Funeral services for Bishop Frederick Thomas Sheares, 81, who passed away on November 17, 2023, will be held Tuesday at 2:30 PM in Jacksonville National Cemetery with Bishop Darrell Sheares Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 AM -11 AM at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard south, Jacksonville, Florida 32216. Bishop...
Charles Marion Zebendon
November 16, 2023
Charles M. Zebendon, 80 of Pomona Park, FL, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 inSt. Augustine. Charles was born September 9, 1943 in Alabama City, Alabama to parentsRussell and Mildred (Lewis) Zebendon. He has an older sister Earnesteen (Zebendon) Gambleand a younger brother Chris Zebendon.Charles loved to be out on the water either fishing or crabbing. He loved Florida Gator...
Charles "C.W." Slade
November 15, 2023
Mr. Charles "C.W." Slade age 87 of Hampton passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville. He was born January 16, 1936, in Bradford County to the late Lester and Lula (McKinney) Slade. Mr. Slade was a Construction Superintendent and Farmer for 50 plus years before retiring; he also taught Masonry at the...
Betty Carolyn Zipperer
November 15, 2023
Mrs. Betty Carolyn Zipperer age 88 of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park. She was born July 19, 1935, in Ft. White to Charlie and Bertha (Scoggins) Vaughn. Mrs. Zipperers career began working for Bellsouth as a switchboard operator before becoming employed with St. Vincents Hospital until her retirement...
Joseph Leslie Griffin
November 15, 2023
GRIFFIN: Joseph Leslie Griffin, 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Mr. Griffin was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was a lifelong resident. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He is a member of the American Legion and the Baptist faith. He was an avid Florida Gator fan cheering any team...
Adrien James Valentine
November 14, 2023
Mr. Adrien James Valentine age 21 of Melrose passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, doing what he loved to do, flying a plane. He was born February 22, 2002, in Gainesville to Russell and Kathleen (Marshall) Valentine. Adrien graduated in 2020 from KHHS where he played basketball and tennis. Adrien had worked for the Gainesville Regional Airport as a lineman....
Marshall Deremer
November 14, 2023
Marshall "Marty" G. Deremer 76, of Keystone Heights passed away suddenly at his home Saturday November 11, 2023, surround by his daughter and his companion dog Bear. Marty was born August 2, 1947, in Ridgeley, WV to Edwin & Mary (Smith) Deremer-Kirk. Marty grew up in Ridgeley, WV & Cumberland MD. He proudly served in the United States Army. He...
Barbara Krauszer
November 14, 2023
Ms. Barbara Jean Krauszer age 63 of Florahome passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Roberts Care Center in Palatka. She was born July 25, 1960, in Rochester, New York to the late Robert O. and Patricia (Youngman) Simmons. Ms. Krauszer was a homemaker, plant nursery worker, and attended United Methodist Church in Florahome. She enjoyed gardening, boating, fishing, going...
Richard Mcneil Stallings
November 13, 2023
Mr. Richard McNeil Stallings age 66 of Starke, Passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Riverwood Health and Rehab. Richard was born in Jacksonville on January 17, 1957 and prior to retirement worked as a handyman. Preceding him in death was his father, Everett Marvin Stallings. Survivors are his mother, Violet Louise (Forgette) Stallings of Starke, sister, Marvina Steadman of...
Richard E. Carter
November 13, 2023
CARTER: Funeral services for Richard E. Carter Sr., 80, who passed away on November 13, 2023, will be held Friday at 12 Noon in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard South, Jacksonville, Florida 32216 with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral...
Benton Futch
November 12, 2023
Mr. Benton Futch age 88 of Keystone Heights passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Parkside Assisted Living Facility in Starke, following an extended illness. He was born September 17, 1935, in Lawtey to Melvin Brown and Joyce (Terry) Futch. Mr. Futch graduated in 1953 from Bradford High School where he was active playing on the basketball, football, and baseball...