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Mary Sadesky
Apr 29, 2025
Mary Holoka Sadesky, 100, of Hilliard, FL, passed away Tuesday, April 29 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in Vestaburg, PA to the late Alex Holoka and Mary Hobe Holoka. She was the owner/operator of the Hi-Lite Hotel in Hilliard with her husband for 58 years. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church.
In addition to...
Charles (Chuck) William Royse, Sr.
Apr 27, 2025
Charles (Chuck) William Royse, Sr., 85, of Callahan, FL passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born in Blackhawk, OH, on August 2, 1939, to the late John Royse and Lena Christina Royse. Charles proudly served in the United States Army for 12 years. He later retired from General Truck.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...
John Drew Sauls, Sr.
Apr 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of John Drew Sauls Sr.
Master Welder, Sawmill Worker, Farmer, Father, Grandfather, and Loyal Friend
October 18, 1944 – April 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Drew Sauls Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world on April 25, 2025 at the age of 80.
A man of extraordinary skill...
Ester Nell Tappin
Apr 24, 2025
Ester Nell Tappin, 78, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Full obituary will be available soon.
Donald Ray Burch
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Donald Ray Burch, 80, of Callahan, FL passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 in Fernandina Beach, FL. He was born October 19, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL and 1 of 15 children born to the late Mark Burch and Effie Jones Burch. He proudly served his country in the US Army.
He is survived by his wife: Christine Burch; his children:...
Steven Lee Walsh
Apr 5, 2025
Mr. Steven Lee Walsh, 74, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Saturday, April 5 at Community Hospice Douglas Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL. He was born February 1, 1951 to the late Clifford Eugene Walsh and Maryanne VanDyke Walsh. He was a carpet installer by trade and later worked for and retired from UPS.
His is survived by his brother: Jim...
Faye Williams
Apr 1, 2025
Faye Carter Williams, 80, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at her home April 1, 2025. She was born in Bristol, GA to the late Henry Macon Carter and Naomie Edenfield Carter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Donald Richard Williams; a daughter: Melanie Lynn Morgan; a son: Robert Wade Morgan; 4-brothers: Mitchell Carter,...
Ardie
Mar 27, 2025
Mary Arden “Ardie” Neidlinger Simmons, 78, of Callahan, Florida, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 27, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in Savannah, Georgia, on September 3, 1946, to the late Cuthbert “Cubby” Neidlinger and Mary Newman. Ardie was the former owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Savannah, Georgia and was the winner of the Business...
Carl Rudolph Milton
Mar 26, 2025
Carl Rudolph Milton, 84, of Callahan, Florida, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 26, 1940, to the late Rudolph Edgar Milton and Maggie Lee Terrell Milton.
He is survived by his loving wife: Judy Milton, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, fur babies: Boo and Lily Bean, and a number of...
James Robert Swanson
Mar 7, 2025
James Robert Swanson, 78, of Hilliard, FL, passed away at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 5, 1946, to the late Robert H. Swanson and Grace E. Anderson Swanson. James graduated from Denver University. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corp. where he became a 1st Lieutenant. He was...
Christina Michelle Hurlbert
Feb 28, 2025
Christina Michelle Hughes Hurlbert departed this life with us on February 28, 2025 peacefully in her home in Hilliard, FL.
She was born to the late Paula Lynn Jones and Herbert Hughes in Jacksonville, FL on November 28, 1972. She was raised by her grandmother, Claudette Jones, better known as “Memaw” to all that knew and loved her.
Michelle spent most of...
Lillie Mae Truett
Feb 21, 2025
Lillie Mae Welch Truett, 90, passed away Friday, February 21 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born February 13, 1935 in Pocahontas, Virginia to the late John W. Welch and Altie Hires Welch. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Truett’s Mart Convenience Store for over 20 years. She was a member of Thomas Creek Baptist Church and attended New...
Gernie Clifton Geiger
Feb 13, 2025
Mr. Gernie Clifton Geiger, 84, of Hilliard, Florida passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach, Florida. He was born February 19, 1940 in Hilliard, Florida to the late Freddie Clifton Geiger and Eva Raulerson Geiger. He was a former President of the Nassau County Cattleman Association, and a member of the Nassau...
Rhonda Mae Sawyer
Feb 7, 2025
Rhonda Mae Sawyer went home to be with Jesus on February 7, 2025, at the age of 57.She was born to Marion Gaden on August 11, 1967, in Cordele, Georgia.Rhonda spent the majority of her younger years in Baldwin, Florida, before moving back in 2016 to make it her forever home. Rhonda was very involved at Baldwin Middle-Senior High School,...
Margaret Sarah Harris
Jan 27, 2025
Margaret Sarah Harris, 77, of St. George, GA passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in Macclenny, FL. She was born January 29, 1947 in Callahan, FL to the late Dennis S. Cobb and Eula Little Sikes Cobb. She was a homemaker and member of Buford Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:...
Paul Clifford Stephens
Jan 25, 2025
Paul Clifford Stephens, 78, of Hilliard, FL passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born August 17, 1946 in Tampa, FL to the late Carl Stephens and Mary Naomi Hancock Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a graduate of Paxton Sr. High School and proudly served in the US Air Force. In his spare time, he enjoyed photography,...
Nancy Matilda Snelgrove
Jan 12, 2025
Nancy Matilda Snelgrove, 64, of Rowesville, SC, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born in Williston, FL, on May 16, 1960, to the late Author Bobby Stone and Doris Faircloth Stone. She was raised in Hilliard, FL, where she met the love of her life whom she married and raised a son. Her tenacious, strong-willed personality helped...
Delecia Faye Page
Dec 25, 2024
Delecia “Dee” Faye Page, 67, of Callahan, FL passed away on December 25, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1957 in Panama City, Florida to Pat Nelson and the late Jimmy Nelson.
She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Ray Page, her sister Joanna Cribb, and her Daddy Jimmy Nelson...
Charles Edward Daughtry, Sr
Nov 28, 2024
Charles Edward “Charlie Buck” Daughtry, Sr., 82, of Callahan, FL passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Baptist Medical Center South. He was born October 27, 1942 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Benjamin Franklin “Son” Daughtry, Sr. and Virginia Wylene Cooler Daughtry. He was an avid Florida Gator fan and loved watching wrestling and nascar, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr...
Eleanor Barbara Martin
Nov 21, 2024
Eleanor Barbara Martin, 84, of Callahan, FL passed away November 21, 2024 at her home. She was born April 24, 1940 in Halstad, MN to the late Einer Phillip Wolseth and Goldie Lucinda Wood Wolseth. She retired as a Mortgage Broker and after retirement worked in a number of retail clothing stores.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
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