Reverend Benjamin Perry Bryant 90 of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park. He was born August 19, 1935, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to Samuel and Maurine (Walsh) Bryant. Ben graduated from Fitzgerald High. After graduation, Ben moved to Miami to live with his mother. This is where he met Dot for the...
Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Elizabeth Strickland Futch, age 73, of Starke passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at HCA North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. Cindy was born on December 21st, 1952 in Jacksonville to the late Frow and Elizabeth (Moyer) Strickland and has been a lifetime resident of Bradford County. She grew up on Kingsley Lake working in...
The family of Matthew Kucera (67) is heartbroken to share that he passed away after a sudden, brief illness on March 25, 2026.
Matt and his twin brother, Daniel, were born on December 3, 1958 in Ann Arbor Michigan to Jane Hickman Kucera and Frank Edward Kucera. The young Kucera family now were six, Matt and Dan...
With the heaviest hearts, we share the loss of our beloved Colton Tibbetts. Colton was deeply loved and will be missed more than words can ever express. His smile, his spirit, and the way he touched so many lives will stay with us forever.
Colton is survived by his loving parents Brian Keith and Jody Lynn Tibbetts,...
Gertrude Anne Wetherington of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1936 in Clara City, Minnesota to the late Harm and Catherine (Schipper) Peters. Mrs. Wetherington retired from the United States Postal Service after twenty years as a clerk. She was a life member of the Amvets Auxiliary. Gert loved spending...
Constance H. King, age 94, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on September 17, 1931, Constance dedicated her life to nurturing young minds as a beloved teacher, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless students throughout her career in education. Her commitment to learning and passion for teaching inspired not only her...
Carolyn Annette Henkemeyer, 91, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. She was born on September 21, 1934, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Jack W. and Bertha Pitts.
Carolyn was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. She lived a full and creative life, known for her artistic talents and her love of hands-on...
Mrs. Gloria Crawford Shuford age 88 of Lawtey, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her residence in Lawtey. Gloria was born on January 21, 1938, in Lawtey to the late Jack and Lettie (Edwards) Crawford and was a Bradford High School graduate, class of 1956. Following graduation, she moved to Jacksonville and worked for Prudential for 15 years....
Evan Wayne Wheary, 22, of Gainesville, Florida, who also spent much of his time in Fort White, Florida, passed away on March 21, 2026.
Evan lived life exactly how he wanted to. He was carefree, wild, and free, and never cared what anyone had to say about it. He lived every single day like it could be...
Ronald Clarke Wallcraft, 65, passed away surrounded by family on March 21, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 19, 1960, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, to James Orval Wallcraft and Mary Jane Louise Sexton Wallcraft, the family immigrated to the U.S. in 1967. Clarke is survived by his mother, Mary Jane; sister, Angela Mae Wallcraft Wortman;...
It is with great love and cherished memories that we celebrate the life of Joseph Peter 'Joe' Castronovo, who passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on July 30, 1947, in Englewood, New Jersey, Joseph lived an extraordinary life that touched the hearts of many.
A proud veteran of the United States...
Janine Marie Goolsby, 51, of Florahome, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2026.
She was born on March 21, 1974, in Saratoga Springs, New York to John Thomas Allen and Gloria Jean Lofthouse Allen, both of whom preceded her in death. She moved to Melrose, Florida with her family in 1975, where she was raised and...
Sarah Louvenia (Mixon) McCants, lovingly known as "Mama Lou," passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026.
She was born on November 5, 1921, in Adel, Georgia, to the late Lewis Thomas Mixon and Mittie Frances (Lovett) Mixon. She lived a long and meaningful life, rooted in deep faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. Her faith...
Mrs. Donna Jean Hoffman, age 63, passed away after a long illness on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Palm Garden of Gainesville.
Mrs. Hoffman was hardworking and had a passion for drawing and painting. She loved the beach, gardening, and taking care of animals.
Donna was born on July 12, 1962, in Toronto, Canada. She...
Maryann Catherine Liptak, 98, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. She was born on September 18, 1927, in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Sullivan and Mary (Vogel) Sullivan.
A woman of deep and unwavering faith, Maryann lived her life guided by love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Her faith was the foundation...
It is with heartfelt remembrance and celebration of life that we announce the passing of Mickey E. Atkinson, aged 84, who left this world on March 20, 2026. Mickey was born on January 21, 1942, in Albany, Minnesota, and spent his later years in the warm embrace of Fort White, Florida.
Mickey dedicated much of his life...
Warren Carver, loving husband, father and grandfather, went to his Heavenly home on March 19, 2026.
Warren was born in Suwannee County, Florida on September 7, 1943. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Weeta and Melvin Carver, his sisters, Vida Bonds, Rebecca Carver, Wanda Green and Esther Staats, and his brothers, Earis, Burnice,...
Roy Lee Brandon, a beloved husband, father, and dedicated truck driver, passed away
peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on October 17, 1943, in Beech Grove,
Tennessee, Roy lived a life full of purpose and commitment, leaving an indelible mark on all
who knew him.
Roy...
Our Mermaid has gone to the Lord.
Martha M Barnes passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on January 27, 1931, in Grand Rapids, MI to her mother Virgina Roger McKinnon and father Howard Archibald McKinnon. Her brothers Tommy McKinnon, Roger McKinnon and sisters Marilyn McKinnon and Hellen Welch....
Amy Elizabeth Bourland, 58, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
Amy was born on July 24, 1967, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Pastor Ronald and Serena "Sue" Kimbrell. She attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she met the love of her life, Todd Bourland. Amy married Todd on May 27, 1989, beginning a...