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Robin Kay Karoly
Nov 29, 2025
Robin Kay Karoly, 69, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born in Long Island, NY on April 28, 1956 to Kay Roy Karoly and Elizabeth Ann Mund Karoly.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Robert Erwin Sitz
Nov 18, 2025
Robert Erwin Sitz, 76, of Callahan, FL passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at his residence in Callahan, FL under the care of Hospice of Florida. He was born November 24, 1948, in Attalla, AL to the late Paul Delmar Sitz and Marie Lucille McCauley Sitz. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a...
Walter Robert Wiland
Nov 18, 2025
Walter “Wally” Robert Wiland, 71, of Hilliard, FL passed away Tuesday, November 18 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He was born September 12, 1954 in Myersdale, PA to the late Ora Elizabeth Garlitz Wiland. He retired from St. Johns River Power Park after 23 years of faithful service. In his younger years in Maryland, he enjoyed hunting with his...
Michael Peter Sterlacci, Sr.
Nov 13, 2025
Michael Peter Sterlacci, Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on November 13, 2025, at his residence in Yulee, Florida. Born on May 4, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, Michael's life was marked by his dedication to family, community, and service to his country.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Michael exemplified commitment and honor during...
Debra Kay McInturff
Nov 12, 2025
Debra Kay McInturff, 63, of Yulee, Fl was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God peacefully slipped away with her loving husband by her side. Kay was born on June 25, 1962, in Folkston, GA to Edward and Margery Murrhee.
Kay lived a life of pure love, compassion and unwavering faith. She was married for 43 wonderful years...
Frank James Marshall
Nov 8, 2025
Frank James Marshall, 99, of Callahan, FL passed away on Saturday, November 08, 2025. He was born in Eufaula, Alabama on April 24, 1926, to the late Washington Oliver Marshall and Maude Corbitt Marshall. Frank was a member of Callahan First Baptist Church, where he also served as a Deacon. He was the owner and operator of Frank J. Marshall...
Charles David Crosby
Nov 4, 2025
Charles “David” Crosby, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. His family takes comfort knowing he entered his eternal home in Heaven and was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 23, 1947, to the late Joseph...
William Floyd Smith, Jr.
Oct 31, 2025
William Floyd Smith, Jr., 88, of Bryceville, FL, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born in Tate County, MS, on August 22, 1937, to the late William Floyd Smith and Lorene Sinquefield Smith. He was a former life-long resident of St. Petersburg, FL. He and his wife recently moved to Bryceville to be near their daughters. William...
Judith Dianne Chapman
Oct 29, 2025
Judith Dianne Gaudette Chapman, 81, went home to be with the Lord, Her Savior, on 29 October 2025 at 4:40 am. Judith suffered with dementia with Lewy Body for the past 25 years that led to her passing. Judith was born in Lewiston Maine on 18 April 1944 and raised on the island of Southport just outside of Boothbay Harbor...
Brittney Lee Rau Soule
Oct 28, 2025
Brittney Lee Soule
July 6, 1983 – October 28, 2025
Brittney Lee Soule, 42, of Callahan, Florida, passed away on October 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 6, 1983, Brittney was born in Jacksonville, FL, raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and was the oldest of two children. From a young age, she showed an independent and determined spirit,...
Erma Jane Holton
Oct 25, 2025
Erma Jane Holton, age 76, of Callahan, Fl passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from a long-time sickness and was recently diagnosed with cancer then surgery. She passed away peacefully in the care of hospice with loved ones by her side. She was born in Jacksonville on January 20, 1949. She attended Florida beauty school on Pearl Street at...
Kenneth Myron Dyal
Oct 23, 2025
Kenneth Myron Dyal, 67, of Hilliard, Florida passed away at the Warner Center, Thursday, October 23, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 3, 1958, to the late James Randall Dyal and Mary Christine Carroll Dyal. Kenneth was a former CNA and Firefighter in MCclenny, Florida and valued being in a profession that helped people. He was very...
Hal Edward Morton, Sr.
Oct 20, 2025
Hal Edward Morton, Sr., 77, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away at his home on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born in Richland, Washington on October 13, 1948, to the late Hallie Morton and Margaret Lawman. Hal worked in commercial construction. He was the best at what he did! He loved the outdoors. In his younger days, he enjoyed fishing...
James Ernest Stamps, Jr.
Oct 12, 2025
James Ernest Stamps, Jr., 85, of Callahan, FL passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born in East Point, GA on October 1, 1940, to the late James Ernest Stamps, Sr. and Nellie Mae Stamps Johnson.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife: Harriette Corso Stamps; brother: Ray Stamps; and grandson: Andy...
Margie C Walker
Oct 12, 2025
Margie Faye Crews Walker, 77, of Ocala, FL passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in Baldwin, FL on July 8, 1948, to the late Olen Crews and Isabel Elizabeth Jones Crews. Margie was a beloved grandmother to ALL. She was a witty, charming, fun-spirited Nana. She traveled with her...
Kimberly Rachel Yawn
Aug 29, 2025
Kimberly Yawn, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at the age of 49.
Born on May 14, 1976 in Huntsville, AL, Kimberly lived her life with laughter, love, and resilience. She was predeceased by her dad Wayne Smith Jr. and her mother, Victoria Smith, and is survived by her sister Jennifer Yawn Lucero (Sam),...
Charles Arthur Batten
Aug 28, 2025
Charles Arthur Batten, 69, of Hilliard, FL passed away on August 28, 2025. He was born in Cortez, CO on December 26, 1955, to the late Charles Joseph Batten and Arthurene Edna Gray Batten. He graduated from Central Linn High School in Halsey, OR. Charles represented the school in swimming, basketball and wrestling. He set many records and won championships...
Verdell Carroll Payne
Aug 15, 2025
Verdell Carroll Payne, 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away August 15, 2025. She was born September 16, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL to the late George Washington Carroll and Zedna Katherine Green Carroll. Mrs. Payne was a member of the VFW Post 7909 Women’s Auxiliary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: James Alfred Payne; a...
Belinda Ann Canaday
Aug 1, 2025
Belinda Ann Canaday, 48, of Callahan, FL passed away August 1, 2025 at the hands of a horrible person with a very black heart. She was born October 9, 1976 in Jacksonville, FL. Belinda graduated from high school in 1994 from West Nassau High School and Massage Therapy School in 2004. She worked at Callahan BBQ and Applebees for many...
Brenda Lee Wilhoite
Jul 18, 2025
Brenda Lee Beyer Wilhoite, 62, of Hilliard, FL passed away July 18, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. She was born September 8,1962 in Wurzburg, Germany to the late Duane Ray Beyer and Gladys Loraine Beyer.
She is survived by her children" Elizabeth Wilhoite, Thomas Wilhoite, Alexander (April) McLaughlin; her sisters: Patricia Ann Vining and Vicky Phillips; 5-grandchildren and...


