Dolores L. Hodges
August 25, 2023
Mrs. Dolores L. Hodges age 92 of Keystone Heights passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Starke. She was born December 3, 1930, in Jacksonville to Nolan and Thelma (Webb) Turknett. Mrs. Hodges was a retired Realtor and a member of Community Church of Keystone Heights. She enjoyed helping others and loved spending time with her family and friends. In...
Helen Mason
August 25, 2023
Helen Goodowns Mason, 98, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on August 25, 2023.Born in Jacksonville, she was the daughter of the late Sudie Hall and Thomas CoyNichols (step-father). Helen was also preceded in death by Claude Roy Mason, herhusband of 59 years. She enjoyed life as a wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and was a friend of many.Helen found great joy...
Arlyne Little
August 25, 2023
The family of Arlyne Little is sad to announce that she unexpectedly passed away in her home on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Born in St. Petersburg, FL on April 17, 1954, she lived in Gainesville most of her life. Arlyne was predeceased by her parents Sally Ballowe Little and George Walter Little, MD as well as her sister, Amy Louise...
Jackie Johns Age 80 Of New River
August 24, 2023
Mrs. Jackie Johns age 80 of New River passed away at her home Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to Barney Haltiwanger and Mary (Rice) Carter. Prior to retiring she worked in accounting for different banking institutions, but first and foremost, she was a dedicated pastors wife. Mrs. Johns was a member of Bayless Highway Baptist...
Stokes Earl Cole
August 23, 2023
Mr. Stokes E. Cole age 86 of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Haven Hospice E. T. York Care Center in Gainesville following a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1937, in Fort Lauderdale to James L. and Gladys (Thorn) Cole. Mr. Cole was drafted into the United States Army for 27 months; he retired as...
Joann Smith Rowe
August 20, 2023
JoAnn Smith Rowe was born in Jacksonville, FL. February 17, 1937 to William Hogan and Eoline Weaver Smith. She lived in Sampson City as a child and later moved to Starke. JoAnn graduated from Bradford High with many cherished friends who remained close through the years. JoAnn put on a spectacular half time show during tornado football games as head...
Mary Inez Breeden
August 19, 2023
Mrs. Mary Inez Breeden, age 87 a longtime resident of the Melrose area passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. She was born December 19, 1935, in Lumber City, Georgia to the late Melvin and Ida Mae (Young) Silas. Mrs. Breeden retired from Atkins Technology Inc. as a purchasing manager. She was a member of...
Joseph E. Phillips
August 19, 2023
Joseph "Jojo" Edward Phillips passed away at his brothers home Saturday, August 19, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 7, 1971, in Fernandina Beach to the late Donald and Patsy (Parnell) Phillips. Jojo was employed by the Bradford County School Board until his health began to decline. He was a member of Gadara Baptist Church...
Rodney Russell Rollins,
August 18, 2023
Rodney Russell Rollins, Jr., 45 of Gainesville, FL passed away on August 11, 2023.Born February 13, 1978 in Gainesville to Rodney Russell Rollins, Sr and Betty Jean Jacobs. He attended Santa Fe High School and was a Butcher at Ward's Supermarket. He was preceded in death by his maternal Grandparents Prince Jacobs and Willie Mae Jacobs and his paternal Grandmother...
Gail Page
August 17, 2023
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Gail Keys
August 16, 2023
Gail Keys, 85, of Fort White, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Gail was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 21, 1938 to Lewis H. and Anna Consigli Peters. Gail was married to Winchester Keys.Gail was a housewife and a mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going on vacations, bingo, playing cards and board games, and...
Gail Keys
August 16, 2023
Gail Keys, 85, of Fort White, Florida, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Gail was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 21, 1938 to Lewis H. and Anna Consigli Peters. Gail was married to Winchester Keys. Gail was a housewife and a mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, going on vacations, bingo, playing cards and board games,...
Richard Alfred Loveless
August 15, 2023
Mr. Richard A. Loveless, age 80, of Starke passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Haven Hospice ET York Care Center in Gainesville, FL. He was born October 15,1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Alfred(Clyde) and Helen(McElwain) Loveless. After graduating high school, Richard served in the Army during Vietnam. He retired as a Parts Manager from Datsun/Nissan...
John Seibert
August 15, 2023
Mr. John E. Seibert age 72 of Keystone Heights passed away at his home Tuesday, August 15, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born August 31, 1950, in New York, New York to the late John and Helen (Martin) Seibert. Following his service in the United States Navy, he began his career with the United States Postal Service for...
Rusty E. Sullivan
August 15, 2023
Mr. Percy E. "Rusty" Sullivan III age 56 of Theressa passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at home with his family praying at his side. He was born July 19, 1967, in Palatka to Percy E. and Lynda (Strickland) Sullivan, Jr. and graduated from BCHS in 1985. Rusty served eight years in the National Guard and retired from Alachua County...
Norma Hazel Bailey
August 15, 2023
Norma Hazel Bailey, born May 28, 1929, passed away on August 4, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Parker's Lake, Kentucky, and moved with her family to West Virginia where she grew up and graduated from Man high School. She married her husband Clarence (C.L. Bailey) in 1948 and subsequently moved to Sarasota, Florida where she...
Shirley J. Groves
August 14, 2023
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
August 14, 2023
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
August 10, 2023
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...
Jerry L. Sturdevant
August 10, 2023
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...