J. R. Johnson
November 11, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of J.R. Johnson on Saturday, November 11th, 2023. JR Johnson, Jr. was born April 1, 1957, in Okolona, MS to Berta James and J.R. (Kenny) Johnson. J.R. was a cherished and active member of the community, known for his kind heart and friendly demeanor. He was always willing to help...
Ruth Evelyn Ainsworth
November 11, 2023
Ruth Evelyn (Peters) Ainsworth passed away on November 11, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William and Flora (Blake) Peters. Ruth was born near the Springhill Community, Decatur County, Indiana on August 30, 1925. Her start in education was at the one room school house of Mechanicsburg on Base Road. Her next 11 years were at New Point...
Julian Jowel Valle
November 11, 2023
On November 11, 2023 the life of Julian Valle was tragically taken from us. Julian was born March 10th 2001 in Middletown NY. Although he is originally from NY, Julian has been an Orange Park Florida resident for the past 12 years. Most currently an examplatory Publix warehouse selector where he has worked for 5 years. A Ridgeview High School...
Romulo Rodriguez Damian
November 10, 2023
Romulo Rodriguez Damian, 72, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on November 10, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. A visitation will be held at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 on Monday, January 15, 2023 between the hours of 4-6PM. Romulo is survived by his loving wife, Edna Ganti Damian, two daughters; Crisha Mae...
James Arthur Napier
November 10, 2023
James Arthur Napier, 70, of High Springs, Florida, passed away on November 10, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1957 to Melroy and Georgie Clark Napier in Wayne, West Virginia.James worked in construction for the John Hipp Construction Company. Later he was self-employed as a handyman. He was a God fearing man and helped his neighbors. All who knew...
Margaret Weeks Keene
November 10, 2023
Margaret Weeks Keene, 92, of Alachua, Florida passed away on November 10, 2023. Margaret was born in Alachua, Florida on July 30, 1931 to Clayton and Esther Weeks. Margaret was married to John Richard "J.R." Keene, Sr. for 52 years.She graduated from Alachua High School where she received a high school diploma. Margaret worked as an Insurance Underwriter for the...
Elizabeth C. Stoeckel
November 9, 2023
STOECKEL: Funeral services for Elizabeth C. Stoeckel, 80, who passed away on November 9, 2023, will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM from the graveside in Jacksonville National Cemetery with Rev. Randall Griffis officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 12 Noon. Mrs. Stoeckel was born in Lake City, Florida and was a longtime resident of...
Doris Ann James
November 8, 2023
Mrs. Doris Ann James, age 71 of Hampton passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. She was born February 3, 1952, in Berrien Springs, Michigan and was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. James enjoyed nature and being outdoors, especially fishing. Her family was her life, she always kept in touch with them, and...
Glenda Dale Townsend
November 8, 2023
Glenda Dale Townsend passed away peacefully to be with the Lord and to enter her heavenly home on November 8th, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida with her family by her side.Dale was born to Daniel Joseph and Mamie Louellen Harper on October 5th, 1953 in Tifton, Georgia. She had four brothers and two sisters, Angenay Harper, Danny Harper, Joel Harper, Pat...
Larry Leroy May
November 7, 2023
Mr. Larry Leroy May age 86 of Keystone Heights passed away Tuesday,November 7, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born February 9,1937, in Walkerton, Indiana to Herbert and Cora (Brown) May.Mr. May served in the Army National Guard and attended PurdueUniversitys School of Engineering.He graduated from Parks College of St Louis University. Mr. May was anFAA Designated Examiner...
Dudley Price Hardy
November 7, 2023
Dudley Price Hardy, 82, of Starke passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the Community Hospice Alice and T. O'Neal Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Dudley was born August 17, 1941, in Gainesville, FL to Douglas Price and Doris (Hinson) Hardy. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1959 and then attended the University of Florida, earning his B.A....
Robert Besalski
November 7, 2023
Our ever-faithful Bob - Dad, Poppa, Pastor B - passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday morning after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Rev. Robert Conrad Herman Besalski (Bob) was born in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Rev. Albert Herman Daniel Besalski and Wilma Pauline Mueller. Bobs childhood was spent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,...
Elmo Douglas
November 7, 2023
Ellis Elmo Douglas, 79, of High Springs, Fl., passed away on Tuesday, November 7th after a short battle with cancer. Elmo grew up in High Springs, and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1962. He was well liked by his classmates and was voted Best All-Around and Best Personality by the Class of 62. He enjoyed playing basketball for...
Annette Elaine Feaster
November 5, 2023
Annette Elaine Feaster, age 92, of Micanopy, FL, passed away under Hospice care on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Annette was born in Milwaukee, WI, on Jun 9, 1931 to Colson C. and Eva L. Adams. She was married to Jacob L. "J.L" Feaster, Jr. on Oct 14, 1955. Annette was a Registered Nurse and worked at Alachua General Hospital in...
Amanda Jean Hall
November 4, 2023
Amanda Jean HallMarch 25th, 1943 - November 4th, 2023Amanda Jean Hall passed away peacefully in Gainesville, FL surrounded by her kids on November 4 th ,2023 at the age of 80. Jean was born in Starke Florida on March 25, 1943 and that is where she met thelove of her life the late Arthur Lamar Hall, Senior. She had a...
Royce John Phillips
November 3, 2023
Royce John Phillips, 94, of Newberry, FL, passed peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023 in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Heflin, AL to Thomas Gideon and Mattie Lou (Epperson) Phillips. He and his family moved from Largo, FL to Newberry where he began farming. He was an active member of Union Baptist Church.He is preceded in death by his...
Tanya Lynn Collins
November 1, 2023
On November 1, 2023, Tanya Lynn Collins (Woodcock) who was better known as "Nana" and/or "Toni", at age 66, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Nana was born April 18, 1957, in Live Oak, Florida to the late William Dewitt Woodcock and the late Eula Mae Brock (Woodcock). On June 25, 1971, Nana married John...
Hilton C. Coleman
November 1, 2023
Mr. Hilton C. Coleman, Sr. age 85 of Starke passed away Wednesday, November1, 2023, in Gainesville. He was born November 20, 1937, in Lumber City,Georgia to William and Mary (Pittman) Coleman. Prior to retirement he servedas the Horticulture Instructor for Lawtey Prison. Mr. Coleman was a longtimemember of Morgan Road Baptist Church, avid Atlanta Braves fan, enjoyedworking in his plants,...
Nen Duong Tran
October 31, 2023
Nn Dng Trn passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2023, at the age of 101, in Gainesville, FL. She was born in Bin Ha, Vietnam in 1923. She, her late husband, Mng Vn Trn, and their six children moved to America in 1975. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a compassionate friend. Her...
Gregory "Greg" Chiappini
October 29, 2023
Mr. Gregory "Greg" Chiappini age 63 of Melrose passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Lake City Veterans Hospital. He was born March 14, 1960, in Orlando and had served four years in the United States Air Force. Greg had been employed over 25 years as a technician with E-1 Fire Truck in Ocala and was a parishioner of...