Obituaries

Melton Gary Stanley

Melton Gary Stanley

Oct 27, 2018

STARKE, FL - Melton Gary Stanley, 71, passed away October 27, 2018, with his family by his side in Starke, FL. His final days were spent surrounded by the family and friends that he loved. He was a gentle giant who touched many lives.He leaves his beloved wife of 36 years, Bettina Rose Stanley; daughter, Cyndi Stanley Wilbourn (David) of...

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Brown

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Brown

Oct 20, 2018

Bonnie J. Brown 75 of Providence passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her residence with family at her side. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Brewton, Alabama to the late Lonnie Lucas and Eula Franklin Lucas. Mrs. Brown a homemaker .She was a member of the Old Providence Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bingo, sewing, cooking and spending...

Thelma Starling Moss

Thelma Starling Moss

Oct 20, 2018

Mrs. Thelma Starling Moss, 98 of Starke passed away peacefully Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Haven Hospice House of Orange Park after an extended illness. Mrs. Moss was born in Starke where she lived all her life. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed her garden and attendance at Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William Frank Moss;...

Michael David Hurst

Michael David Hurst

Oct 17, 2018

Michael the son of David Paul Hurst and Barbara Jo Keene was born on January 18, 1959. He went to his heavenly home on October 17, 2018 after an extended illness. Michael was a graduate of Union County High School. He worked for the Florida Department of Corrections at the Reception & Medical Center and retired as Sergeant in 2001....

Donald Carl West Sr

Donald Carl West Sr

Oct 17, 2018

Donald Carl West Sr., 53, of Lake Butler, Florida passed away on October 17, 2018. He was born on October 1, 1965 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Marion and Edith West. Together with his wife, Donald spent the last 30 years in Lake Butler raising his family. He was employed by the State of Florida Department of Corrections for...

James Hayward Bruner

James Hayward Bruner

Oct 12, 2018

Mr. James Hayward Bruner, 67 of rural Lake Butler passed away peacefully at the Windsor Health & Rehabilitation Center of Starke Friday, October 12, 2018, after an extended illness. Mr. Bruner was born in Niceville, FL and had lived near Lake Butler since 1984. He was a Product Control Manager for General Electric near Hague before his retirement. He graduated...

Paul Anthony Jones

Paul Anthony Jones

Oct 8, 2018

Paul Anthony Jones, 48, of Starke, Florida passed away on October 8, 2018. He was born on April 10, 1970 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Bobby and Virginia Jones. Paul was employed as a Correctional Officer with the State of Florida Department of Corrections at New River Correctional Institution. He was member of Bible Baptist Church of Starke, Florida. Paul leaves...

Tony Lee Hodges

Tony Lee Hodges

Oct 7, 2018

Anthony "Little Tony" Lee Hodges, 39, of Lawtey, Florida passed away on October 7, 2018. He was born on March 4, 1979 in Jacksonville, Florida to Tony Anthony Hodges and Geneva Wilkison.He was survived by his father, Tony Anthony Hodges (Elizabeth Hodges) of Lake Butler. His mother Geneva Wilkison (Joni E. Stevens) of Lawtey. His fiancée, Robin Cooper of Lawtey....

Eldridge Alfred Hayes

Eldridge Alfred Hayes

Oct 6, 2018

Eldridge Alfred "Wee" Hayes, January 13, 1930 - October 6, 2018, 88; lifelong farmer/rancher from Bradford/Alachua Counties passed away in Ormond Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father N.G. Hayes, his mother Ruby B. Hayes, brothers William H. Hayes, and Nathan G. Hayes, Jr and his wife Martha D. Hayes. His is survived by daughters Debbie C....

Glenn Andrew Griffis

Glenn Andrew Griffis

Oct 5, 2018

Glenn Andrew Griffis, affectionally known by friends and family as "Drew" left this world unexpectantly on October 5th leaving behind a host of family and friends.Drew was born August 20, 1985 in Gainesville, Florida. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Narcie and Vincent McKinney, Carol and Warren Hall, Jim Tucker, Junior Griffis and Granny Hattie Cross, his son;...

Frances Marie DeHoff

Frances Marie DeHoff

Oct 3, 2018

Frances Marie DeHoff, 74 , of Gainesville, Florida passed away peacefully in her home on October 3, 2018. Frances was born on May 8, 1944 to the late Edward and Ermalinda Waters in Miami, Florida. She grew up in Miami and is a 1961 graduate of Miami Beach Senior High. Frances married her beloved husband, John N. DeHoff Sr., on...

Gary Roger Perry Jr

Gary Roger Perry Jr

Sep 29, 2018

Gary R. Perry Jr., 53, of Starke, Florida passed away on September 29, 2018 due to an incurable illness he had suffered for numerous years. Gary was born at the Jacksonville Naval Air Base to the late Gary Roger Perry Sr. and Paulette Hendry on January 26, 1965. He is a 1983 graduate of Bradford High school. After graduation, Gary...

Barbara Jo Keene

Barbara Jo Keene

Sep 28, 2018

Barbara the daughter of Ray T. and Emily (Crews) Keene was born on November 9, 1932. She went to her heavenly home on September 28, 2018 after a brief illness. She worked at General Electric in Hague, Florida in her earlier years. In her later years as a Nurses Aid until retirement in 1996. She was a member of the...

Janet Breman

Janet Breman

Sep 21, 2018

Janet Breman, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on September 21. She was born June 26, 1928 in Wisconsin, daughter of minister M.C Durnam and his wife Dorothy. Janet and her husband John, served as missionaries in Bolivia and Colombia, South America, for 20 years. Retiring from South America Mission, they settled in Miami, to raise their three sons; Jacque, Jim...

Cherise Cook

Cherise Cook

Sep 20, 2018

Anita (Cherise) Cook, 44 years old passed away at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fl. on September 20, 2018. We will miss her presence in our family, but she will always be remembered in our hearts. Cherise was preceded in death by her parents Clifton & Myrtice (Summers) Ursry. 2 Brothers Norman Ursry and Randy Ursry. Those left behind are her...

Lauretta Maria Wright

Lauretta Maria Wright

Sep 17, 2018

Lauretta Maria Williams-Wright was born on September 24, 1967 in Venice, Florida. Lauretta was one of seven children to Fred and Laura Williams. Lauretta attended Union County High School and later continued her education as a CPA at Lake City Community College. Lauretta always knew providing for her children was important; for 15 years she worked at the Department of...

Sandra Louise Vickers

Sandra Louise Vickers

Sep 15, 2018

Sandra Louise Vickers, 75, of Starke, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2018. Sandra was born on July 17, 1943 in Michigan to the late James Knights Jr. and the late Josephine Knights. She was a resident of Bradford County, since 1977. Sandra was a member of Florida City Methodist Church and the Loyal Order of Moose. In her...

Curtis Oliver Waters Jr

Curtis Oliver Waters Jr

Sep 12, 2018

Curtis Oliver Waters Jr. of Lake Butler, FL. died near his home in a car accident on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. He was born on April 5, 1991 in Gainesville, Florida to Curtis Oliver Waters Sr. and Tammy Inez Jacobs-Ostrander. He is survived by his father, Curtis Waters Sr. of Lake Butler and his mother, Tammy Ostrander (Larry) of Branford,...

Marjorie McGill Driggers

Marjorie McGill Driggers

Sep 5, 2018

Marjorie McGill Driggers, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in Lake Butler, Florida. Marjorie was born in Lake Butler on September 22, 1921, to DeWitt Talmage McGill and Ruth Page McGill. She was a 1938 graduate of Union County High School and attended Florida State College for Women. On August 31, 1941, she married her high school...

Mary Inez Quiett

Mary Inez Quiett

Sep 5, 2018

Mary Inez Quiett, 75, of Raiford, Florida passed away on September 5, 2018. Inez was born on August 25, 1943 in Raiford, Florida to the late Reverend Ernest Griffis and the late Reverend Minnie Dees Griffis. She was employed by the Florida Department of Corrections as a Sergeant. In her free time, Inez enjoyed gardening and she was known for...