Robert "Rob" S. Blount
May 26, 2023
Robert Shelley Blount III passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 after a short illness. Rob is survived by his wife of 54 years Andi (nee Hardy), his brothers Don (Vicky) and Steve (Andrea) and two nephews, Austin (Leigha) and Chandler. Rob was born in Savannah, GA in 1946 at the leading edge of the Baby Boom to Robert S. Blount,...
Deanna Duncan
May 26, 2023
Duncan: Funeral services for Deanna "Dee Dee" Dibble Duncan, 79, who passed away peacefully with her family at her side on May 26, 2023 will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard South, Jacksonville, FL 32216 with Bro. Jeremy MacDonald officiating. The family will receive friends Friday...
James "Jim" Hubbard
May 25, 2023
Rev. James "Jim" Arthur Hubbard Sr., 78, of Melrose, FL entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Lee County, Virginia on August 18, 1944, he was the son of the late James Rufus Hubbard and Bess Mullins Hubbard. On December 25,...
Joyce Amburn
May 24, 2023
Joyce Amburn, 91, of Lake City, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1932 to Cecil and Rosalee Kahlich. She was married to Billy E. Amburn.Joyce volunteered with the Cub Scouts as a Den Mother and with the Boy Scouts of America where she earned the Order of the Arrow and the Wood Badge....
Joyce Amburn
May 24, 2023
Joyce Amburn, 91, of Lake City, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1932 to Cecil and Rosalee Kahlich. She was married to Billy E. Amburn. Joyce volunteered with the Cub Scouts as a Den Mother and with the Boy Scouts of America where she earned the Order of the Arrow and the Wood...
Kathy Rothstein
May 22, 2023
Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Hagglund RothsteinKathy passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at the age of 56. Kathy was born in Gainesville, Florida on November 18, 1966, to Carl and Pat Hagglund of Keystone Heights. She graduated from Keystone Heights High School in 1984 and went on to obtain a degree from the University of Florida. The simplest pleasures brought...
Cosette Howard
May 21, 2023
Mrs. Cosette Kerce Howard age 73, of Graham passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital following an extended illness. Cosette was born on April 16, 1950, in Lake Butler to Benjamin and Sarah (Alexander) Kerce and was a lifelong area resident. Mrs. Howard was a godly lady and attended Sampson City Church of God prior...
Herbert Joseph Poindexter, Jr.
May 20, 2023
Herbert Joseph Poindexter, Jr. was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 14, 1917. After attending Andrew Jackson High School, he joined the United States Navy and was eventually stationed aboard the USS Oklahoma.On the morning of Sunday December 7, 1941 the battleship USS Oklahoma was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when it was attacked by Japanese forces. Four hundred...
Doris Martin
May 19, 2023
Doris Martin, 85, passed away on May 12, 2023 in Gainesville, peacefully, at her home.Visitation will be held at Forest Meadows on Friday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m.Funeral services will be held at Forest Meadows on May 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Jason Crawford, officiating.Doris Martin was born in Starke, Florida to Amelia and W. T. Crawford on...
Lt. Vogt
May 19, 2023
Lt. Col. Hans J. Vogt (Retired)Born Hans (Jerry) Juergen Vogt,in Pirmasens, Germany to Erica Kranz and Eugen Vogt August 16, 1949. He did not learn English until he was 11 years old, but excelled in all he did. Heleft this world on May 5, 2023 at his home with his family close. He graduated from Miami Killian Senior High, and...
Ronald Eugene Harper
May 18, 2023
Mr. Ronald E. Harper, Jr. age 57 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Jacksonville following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 15, 1965, in Starke and graduated with the Class of 1983 from KHHS. Following graduation he began his career with Clay Electric Cooperative working his way to Line Supervisor before retiring. Ronald...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ellen Stubbs
May 18, 2023
Elizabeth "Betty" Ellen Morris Stubbs of Keystone Heights, FL went to be with her Lord on May 18, 2023, at the age of 96. She was born in Hatboro, PA to the late Robert W. Morris and Elizabeth McCarthy Morris of County Cork, Ireland.She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Everett Stubbs, and her beloved daughter Lesley Ann...
Earl "Wayne" Cumbo
May 16, 2023
Mr. Wayne Cumbo age 71 of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Tuesday, May 16, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born August 14, 1952, in Buchanan County, Virginia to the late Calvert and Evelyn (Ramey) Cumbo. He retired as a manager from AT&T Cable Company following many years of dedicated employment. Mr. Cumbo was a faithful member...
Ethel E. Clark
May 15, 2023
Ethel E. Clark, 93 of Keystone Heights, FL passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, Roberts Hospice Care Center, Palatka, FL.Ethel was born March 4, 1930, in Inverness, FL to Wilbur and Bessie (Morris) Pheil.Ethel was a talented beautician as well as a nurse's aide at the VA Center in St. Petersburg, FL and later in Homecare. She loved gardening...
Dr. Elston Smith
May 15, 2023
The world has lost a brilliant mind as Dr. Gregory Elston Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, FL. Born on June 5, 1940 in Seattle, WA to Elston and May Smith, he was a beacon of light in a world that can often be dark.Greg served his country as a Captain in...
Lisa Suzanne Boulding
May 13, 2023
Lisa Boulding, 63, of Raiford, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was born on March 18, 1960, in Dothan, Alabama to the late Robert and Martha "Jean" Morris (nee Bush). She is also preceded in death by her brother, Leslie Morris. Lisa will be missed by her loving husband / companion...
Hendrix Alexander Kagey
May 12, 2023
Hendrix Alexander Kagey, 5, of Keystone Heights, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Gainesville on September 12, 2017, to Desiree Kagey.Preceded in death by his sisters; Indigo and Freedom Kagey, grandmother Tammy Hamilton Jones, and grandfather Merle Hamilton.He is survived by his parents Desiree Kagey and James Everson, sister Primrose Kagey, grandparents; Tiffany...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Yon
May 12, 2023
Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ann Yon age 70 of Starke passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Haven Hospice in Gainesville following a long illness. She was born February 5, 1953, in Orange Park to Mosely "Mose" and Marie (Chitty) Green. Mrs. Yon was a homemaker and had attended Madison Street Baptist Church. She loved listening to Christian music, growing plants,...
Mrs. Arpine Oymayan
May 12, 2023
Mrs. Arpine Oymayan came to this world with baby Jesus on Christmas Day 1939, Shewas born in Syria to Armenian parents. She left this world for heaven with Jesus on Easter weekend, March 29, 2023, she was 83. Arpine was preceded in death by her husband Nichan Oymayan in 1988. As a widow, she continued to raise and care for...
Lt. Vogt
May 12, 2023
Lt. Col. Hans J. Vogt (Retired)Born Hans (Jerry) Juergen Vogt, in Pirmasens, Germany to Erica Kranz and Eugen Vogt August 16, 1949. He did not learn English until he was 11 years old, but excelled in all he did. He left this world on May 5, 2023 at his home with his family close. He graduated from Miami Killian Senior...