Carolyn Connelly
Dec 27, 2022
Carolyn's parents emigrated from Czechoslovakia and settled in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. She was born in 1919 and is the youngest of nine siblings. In the 1950's, Carolyn followed her sister to Miami, Florida where she met and married her husband. She was 33 years old when she gave birth to her first child, John. When John was just 13 months old...
Harry "Hank" Hopkins
Dec 26, 2022
Mr. Harry "Big Hank" Hopkins, Jr. age 71 of Keystone Heights passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at St. Vincents Medical Center in Middleburg following a brief illness. He was born February 23, 1951, in Albany, New York to the late Harry and Isabelle "Bonnie" (Bosworth) Hopkins, Sr. Mr. Hopkins had served in the United States Air Force during the...
John Libby
Dec 26, 2022
Mr. John Libby age 73 of Starke passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at his residence. John was born on October 25, 1949 in Starke to the late Leslie Libby "Shorty" (the best mechanic in town) and Eva (Burney) Libby. He retired from the US Postal Service as a mail carrier, and was a former Drag Racer, setting a world...
Dianne Lovett
Dec 26, 2022
After a long health battle, Dianne Lindsey Lovett, 73, passed away peacefully at E. T. York Hospice on December 23, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.She was born December 17, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL to George and Elease Lindsey, Jr. Dianne moved to Gainesville with her parents and older brother in early 1950 when her father accepted a job with...
Dianne Lovett
Dec 26, 2022
After a long health battle, Dianne Lindsey Lovett, 73, passed away peacefully at E. T. York Hospice on December 23, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 17, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL to George and Elease Lindsey, Jr. Dianne moved to Gainesville with her parents and older brother in early 1950 when her father accepted a job...
Bryan Burdetsky
Dec 25, 2022
Bryan Burdetsky, "Big B" or "Brown", went to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on December 25, 2022, at the age of 61. Bryan was born on March 19, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Burdetsky. Survivors are, his wife of 11 years, Laura (Frith) Burdetsky of...
George William Hoffer
Dec 23, 2022
George William Hoffer III passed away peacefully at his residence on December 23rd 2022. He was born on February 24th 1954 at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey, to George William Hoffer Jr. and Patricia Steunenberg. He grew up and attended high school in St. Albans Vermont. He proudly served our country during the Gulf War, and...
Loyd Alan Kerr
Dec 22, 2022
Mr. Loyd Alan Kerr, Sr. age 72 of Lawtey passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park. He was born June 10, 1950, in Parma, Missouri to Earl T. and Arva Lee (Brown) Kerr. Mr. Kerr had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a proud veteran. Prior to retirement he...
Benjamin "Benny" Eugene Sapp
Dec 22, 2022
Mr. Benjamin "Benny" E. Sapp age 66 of Melrose passed away at his home Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born June 26, 1956, in Gainesville to the late Albert "Gene" and Patricia (McElveen) Sapp. Benny graduated from Interlachen High School in 1974 where he started playing football in 1968. He retired as a truck driver following many years of...
Johnny "Papa" C. Woodell
Dec 21, 2022
Mr. Johnny "Papa" C. Woodell, Sr. 72 of Keystone Heights passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at St. Vincents Hospital in Middleburg. He was born May 3, 1950, in Bladenboro, North Carolina to William and Mary (Crowson) Woodell. Mr. Woodell had been a resident of Keystone Heights over 30 years and was a retired automobile mechanic. He was of the...
Latrelle Peacock Bass
Dec 21, 2022
BASS: Funeral services for Latrelle Peacock Bass, 91, who died December 21, 2022, will be held Thursday at 11:00 in North Jacksonville Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Coram officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Mrs. Bass was born in Alma, Georgia and was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida....
Lois Dobson
Dec 21, 2022
Lois Miriam Dobson, 87, of Alachua, Florida, passed away on December 18, 2022. She was born in Cottonwood, Alabama on December 1, 1935 to Coy and Martha Lashley Forehand.Lois worked as a care giver for the elderly and for General Electric. She enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking, music, dancing, and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She is survived by her...
Jepsy William Barker, Sr.
Dec 21, 2022
A funeral service for Jepsy W. Barker, Sr, of Jacksonville, FL will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 2PM with Pastor Bruce Seger officiating. A visitation will be held between the hours of 5-8PM on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the funeral home.Jepsy...
Lois Dobson
Dec 21, 2022
Lois Miriam Dobson, 87, of Alachua, Florida, passed away on December 18, 2022. She was born in Cottonwood, Alabama on December 1, 1935 to Coy and Martha Lashley Forehand. Lois worked as a care giver for the elderly and for General Electric. She enjoyed sewing, reading, cooking, music, dancing, and taking care of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived...
Larry Shinholster
Dec 20, 2022
Larry Eugene Shinholster, 75, of Alachua Florida passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Larry was born in Maryland on May 23, 1947 to Bill Aderholt and Penny McLain Aderholt. Larry was married to Shirley Halbrook.Larry worked as a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service.He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and fishing.Larry was a disabled veteran who served in the US...
Judith Danford Sweat
Dec 20, 2022
Judith Danford Sweat, (Judith Delaine Danford, Judith Delaine Feagin) or Judy as everyone knew her, 74 of Ft. White, FL, was born in Dothan Alabama on September 18, 1948, and she passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022.Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Climmy and Luanzy Danford, her sisters Barbara Underwood and Carolyn Jones. She is also preceded...
Larry Shinholster
Dec 20, 2022
Larry Eugene Shinholster, 75, of Alachua Florida passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Larry was born in Maryland on May 23, 1947 to Bill Aderholt and Penny McLain Aderholt. Larry was married to Shirley Halbrook. Larry worked as a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and fishing. Larry was a disabled veteran who served...
Miriam Davis
Dec 19, 2022
Mrs. Miriam Frances Holt Davis, 92, widow of Richmond H. Davis, Jr, died Monday, December 19, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born May 15, 1930 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina to Loy and Mallie Holt. Mrs. Davis was retired from the accounting department of CSX Railroad. Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Davis Knight of Moultrie, Georgia; her son, Richmond Herbert...
Betty Lou Perdue
Dec 17, 2022
Funeral services for Betty Lou Perdue, 96, widow of Felton Perdue, will be held at 10:00a.m. Wednesday December 28th in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South with Scott Perdue officiating. Burial will be in Lawnwood Cemetery, Kingsland, Georgia. Born June 24, 1926 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Maggie and Greene Proffer, Mrs....
Trudie Hartnett
Dec 15, 2022
Funeral Mass for Trudie Hartnett, 99, widow of Stephen Eugene Hartnett, will be held at 10:00a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22nd at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Michael J. Larkin as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Born April 26, 1923 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Elizabeth and August Renk, Mrs. Hartnett died Thursday December 15, 2022 in Jacksonville. Mrs....