Doyce Albert Griffis
March 25, 2023
Doyce Albert Griffis age 81 of Starke passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, inGainesville following a brief illness. He was born February 1, 1942, in BradfordCounty to Albert and Mildred (Morrell) Griffis and graduated from BradfordHigh School in 1960. He was employed in the survey field right out of HighSchool with Mr. McMillan, and later began his 32-year career at...
Joan Belcher Martin
March 25, 2023
MARTIN: Funeral services for Joan Belcher Martin, 90, who passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM from the graveside in Greenlawn Cemetery, with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 PM at George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard S., Jacksonville, FL 32216. Mrs. Martin...
David Earl Carter
March 24, 2023
A graveside service for David Earl Carter will be held on, Thursday March 30, 2023 at 1PM in the Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207 with Pastor Perry Fruscella officiating. David is survived by his son; David Earl Carter II of Middleburg, FL, and many family members and friends. Following the graveside service; his family is hosting...
Frances Dian Hintergardt
March 24, 2023
Frances Dian Hintergardt, 80, of Lady Lake, Florida passed away peacefully February 24, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones. She is predeceased by her loving husband Ronald Hintergardt and her stepdaughter Rhonda Mennino. She is survived by her daughter Janice McFeeture, Sister Denise Hull and her husband Jim, niece Courtney Hull and nephew James Hull. Stepson Ryan Hintergardt. Grandchildren...
Raymond Joseph Bata
March 24, 2023
Raymond Joseph Bata of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Gladys H. Bata and Joseph B. Bata, and brother Joseph William Bata.Ray was born March 20, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa. He is survived by his widow, Avis Johnsen Bata,, and two sons, Anthony Paul...
Rebecca Jeanne Guinagh
March 24, 2023
Rebecca "Becky" Jeanne Guinagh, age 79, passed away after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Gainesville, Florida. She was born December 19, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan to Chan H. Robinson and E. Jean Vawter Robinson. She grew up in Painesville, Ohio as the eldest of four siblings and took on a lot of responsibility...
Sandra Anita Milikin
March 23, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Anita Milikin, 83, of Melrose passed away at her home March23, 2023. She was born January 25, 1940, in Ocala to William and Ethel(Branton) McIntosh. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Milikin was employed by theClay County School board serving meals to children in the school cafeteriaoff and on for over forty years. She was also a member of the...
Maria Teresa Marquez Mclain
March 23, 2023
Mrs. Maria Teresa Marquez McLain, 75, of Keystone Heights, passed away Thursday March 23, 2023, in Gainesville. She was born June 30, 1947, to Benjamin and Mary (Perea) Marquez, in Farmington, NewMexico. Maria was a homemaker, a Christian, and enjoyed being around people. She loved her family and friends and had a generous and loving spirit.In addition to her parents,...
Sara Lynn Somers
March 23, 2023
SOMERS: Memorial services for Sara Lynn Somers, 64 who passed away on March 23, 2023, will be held Monday at 11am in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home at 4140 University Blvd S. with Eric Palmer officiating. Mrs. Somers was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a lifelong resident and was a member of the Christian...
Leslie "T.J." Travis Prevatt
March 22, 2023
Mr. Leslie Travis "T.J." Prevatt, Jr. age, 37 of Lawtey passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Shands Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 19, 1985, in Gainesville and worked as a Permit Technician for Paragon Pools. T.J. grew up Catholic and enjoyed being outside fishing, grilling, and working in the yard. He also enjoyed playing video...
Lorelei Joan Rowe
March 21, 2023
ROWE: Funeral services for Lorelei Joan Rowe, 80, who passed away on March 21, 2023, will be held Friday at 11:00 AM in Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 2001 University Blvd., West, Jacksonville, FL 32217, with Rev. Joy Loughridge officiating. Mrs. Rowe was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, FL. She was a member of the...
Harold Emmett Best
March 21, 2023
A graveside service for Harold Emmett Best will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 9:30AM in the Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, FL 32218. Harold is survived by his wife Pennylee Best, two daughters; Tammy Best Vieira and her husband Derek; Theresa Best Wunschel. A brother Larry Best and a sister in law Brenda Best, nine...
James D. Yanke
March 21, 2023
James David Yanke, 67, of Hawthorne, Florida passed away on Saturday March 18th, 2023 at the E.T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, Florida after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Burial service will be held at the Forest Meadows East Cemetery on Saturday March 25th, 2023 at 10:30am.James was born in Miami, Florida to Donald A. Yanke and Martha...
Malvina "Beany" Smith
March 18, 2023
Mrs. Malvina B. "Beany" Smith age 90, of Starke, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born in DeLand, Fl., on January 1, 1933, to the late Ruben and Minnie (Rasser) Baumgardner. Beany was a faithful member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Lawtey. She worked in retail sales for Burlingtons, was a licensed...
Veronica Jean Vann
March 16, 2023
Veronica "Ronnie" Jean Vann, 77, of Chiefland, Florida, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 2, 2023. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Ronnie grew up in Florham Park, New Jersey and, after high school, moved to Florida to pursue a hospitality degree at Daytona Beach Junior College (now Daytona State College). After serving as a Florida tourism welcome...
John Edwin Doane, Jr.
March 12, 2023
Funeral services for John Edwin Doane Jr. (Al) will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, FL 32216 on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10AM with Pastor Eddie Tanner officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, The visitation to greet family and friends will be held on Sunday, March...
Gary Lee Parrish
March 11, 2023
Mr. Gary Lee Parrish age 58, of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at St. Vincents Clay County Hospital. Mr. Parrish was born on April 20, 1964 in Jacksonville, and prior to retirement worked as a pool builder and landscaping designer. He was preceded in death by his wife Lisa Parrish and his father Gordon Leon Parrish. Survivors...
Susan Elaine Sapp
March 10, 2023
SAPP: Susan Elaine Sapp was born on October 30, 1944 to father, Nelson Elison Taylor and mother Margaret Dean Geiger Taylor. She also had one older brother, Lonnie Elison Taylor. Susan was born in Folkston, Georgia but raised in Jacksonville in the gateway neighborhood on the northside. Susan was married to Marvin Richard Harb in November 1960 and had two...
Betty Sturdivant
March 10, 2023
Betty Jean "Jeannie" McCook Sturdivant (Thompson), 82, ofInterlachen, Florida passed away on March 8 th , 2023, inGainesville, Florida. Jeannie was born in Douglas, Georgia to IraMcCook and Annette Buchan on June 17 th , 1940. She went tohigh school at Terry Parker. She worked at Quincy's, Steak &Eggs, Tenneco gas station before retiring to be a homemakerwhen she and...
Rose Ripka Kimlinger
March 10, 2023
Rose Marie Ripka Kimlinger, 82, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Rudolph Ripka and Clara VanderHeyden Ripka. She passed away on February 24, 2023, in Bradenton, Florida. Rose married her beloved husband Ron Kimlinger in 1960, and raised five children in St. Paul, Minnesota and Arlington Heights, Illinois, before moving to Gainesville, Florida.She worked at Arlington Toyota...