Obituaries
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Passed 11/2/2025
Isaiah “Ike” Grayer, 57, of Jacksonville transitioned from this earthly life on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at UF Shands in Jacksonville. Please keep the family lifted up in prayer.
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5/26/1984 - 10/28/2025
The Championship Celebration for Mr. Eddie Alphonso Ware Sr. affectionately known as “Coach Al”Eddie Ware was born in Palatka, Florida, to Silas Ware III and the late Diania Ware on May 26, 1984. Eddie attended…
Passed 10/16/2025
Janet Boatwright, 56, of Bunnell transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Advent Health
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12/8/1939 - 10/13/2025
Ronald Bowman Henderson, Sr. was born on December 8, 1939, to Melvin and Pearl Cohen Henderson in Hastings, Florida. Known affectionately by many as “Gator Bait,” Ronald attended elementary school in Hastings,…
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8/11/1977 - 10/11/2025
Viola Bowen was born on August 11, 1977, to John and Cathy Morgan in Gainesville, Florida. She was educated in the Alachua and Putnam County School Districts. Viola was of the Pentecostal faith and loved sharing her…
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9/29/1935 - 10/3/2025
On the morning of Friday, October 3, 2025, Deacon William “Bubba” Hardy Jr. , made his peaceful transition into God’s resting place. He was born on September 29, 1935, to William Hardy Sr. and Lillie Hightower Hardy…
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7/2/1954 - 9/22/2025
Lady Janie M. Kelley was born on July 2, 1954, to James and Virginia Warner in St. Augustine, Florida. On July 5, 1972, she was united in marriage to Donald M. Kelley in St. Augustine. She dedicated more than 40 years…
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3/3/1968 - 9/20/2025
Charles Allen Kemp was born on March 3, 1968, to the late Henry Kemp and Doreatha Hayes. He entered eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025, at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital. Charles was educated in the Putnam County…
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6/10/1980 - 9/10/2025
Ricky Marquis Mack was born on June 10, 1980, to Sammy and Rose Mack in Gainesville, Florida. He was educated in the Putnam County School District. Ricky worked for Boston Whaler/Sea Ray for eight years, Hastings…
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12/17/1957 - 9/7/2025
Rickey A. Johnson was born on December 17, 1957, to Johnny Johnson and Ruby Mae Brown. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army for 12 years and continued his dedication to service as an Army Reserve…
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1/24/1930 - 9/5/2025
Odell V. Ford, Sr. , affectionately known as “Son” or Mr. OD, proudly carried the most respected and honorable title of Deacon Ford, also lovingly called “Dec. ” Odell V. Ford, Sr. was born on January 24, 1930, in…
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10/22/1956 - 9/4/2025
Well, y’all… I finally did it. I retired. Not just from work, but from this earthly life—and let me tell you, the benefits up here are outstanding. No alarm clocks, no bills, and the fish? Oh, the fish are huge,…
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6/25/1959 - 9/3/2025
Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Audrey D. Williams A time to be born: June 25, 1959 and a time to die: September 3, 2025. Audrey was a lifelong resident…
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9/9/1961 - 8/30/2025
A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a. m. , Saturday, September 13, at Antioch Baptist Church, 833 Pearl St, St. Augustine. A Public viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in…
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9/1/1966 - 8/7/2025
Alberta “Carletta” Evans, 58, was on born September 1, 1966, to the Late Carl Durden and Patricia Mosley in Statesboro, Georgia. She attended Alfred Ely High School in Savannah, Georgia. She was a lifelong resident of…
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Passed 8/7/2025
Rose McRae was born on August 17, 1954, to Mr. John Henry Allen and Mrs. Beulah Mae Allen in Port St. Joe, Florida. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, CNA, and homemaker. On August 7, 2025, as she would lovingly…
Passed 8/5/2025
Eugene Crowley, 79, of Bunnell entered the sunset of life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Advent Health in Daytona Beach
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11/4/2024 - 8/4/2025
Christopher Theodore Coco Dan Simpson was born on November 4, 2024, to Lincoln Lloyd Simpson Jr. and Kyla Ty’Shae Simpson in Jacksonville, Florida. From the very beginning, Christopher brought immeasurable joy—hitting…
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8/21/1964 - 8/2/2025
Grenda Ann Bryson Hall was born on August 21, 1964, to Willie and Lillian N. Bryson. The youngest of seven children, she was affectionately known as “Baby. ” As the years went by, that tender nickname evolved into…
Passed 8/1/2025
Elizabeth Mobley, 55, of Palm Coast entered the sunset of life on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Advent Hospital in Daytona Beach.
Passed 7/31/2025
Toya Leeks, 51, of Bunnell transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Advent Health in Palm Coast.
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12/7/1949 - 7/29/2025
Joan Thelma James Whitty was born on December 7, 1949, in St. Augustine, Florida, to Clarence James and Katherine Watkins Williams. On July 29, 2025, Joan peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home. At an early age,…
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4/8/1949 - 7/27/2025
Frank Anderson (affectionately known as Bee Bop and also known as Maverick) was born on April 8, 1949, to Willie and Mary Anderson in St. Augustine, Florida. He attended Richard J. Murray High School. Frank married…
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2/9/1956 - 7/21/2025
Arleatha McCaskell lovingly remembered by "Leat," 69 of Bunnell transitioned from this earthly life on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Advent Health in Palm Coast. Up until the end Arleatha maintained her kindness, grace,…
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2/13/1967 - 7/18/2025
Stephanie Boles was born on February 13, 1967, to Leroy Boles and Bertha Mae Springleton in Gainesville, Florida. In addition to her parents, Stephanie was preceded in eternal rest by four brothers. She leaves to…
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3/7/1944 - 7/11/2025
Ethel B. McNeil was born on March 7, 1944, in Hastings, Florida to Fred and Odessa Kemp, Sr. , and was lovingly raised by the late Edward and Annie Bell Singleton, Sr. Ethel was a faithful and dedicated member of the…