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Brenda Faye Gates
Jun 2, 2026
Brenda Faye Allen Gates, 76, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia on January 31, 1950, to the late Bethel Allen and Faye Conner Williams. Brenda loved her family. Spending time and crafting with her kids and grandkids were her favorite things to do.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded...
Gailen Henry Gates
May 28, 2026
Gailen Henry Gates, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on April 18, 1948, to the late Orval Bud Gates and Myra Gust Gates. Gailen proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved his family. Spending time with his kids and grandkids was his favorite thing...
Boyd Allen Ricks
May 22, 2026
Boyd, born March 2, 1938, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was the kind of man whose presence made people feel safe, loved, and cared for. A devoted husband to Sandra, a proud father to five daughters and two sons, and a Pop to seventeen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, his life was rooted in family....
Donald Ray Richards
May 17, 2026
Donald Ray Richards Sr., of Kennesaw, GA born August 7, 1947 in Callahan, FL passed away Sunday May 17, 2026 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his parents Verle Dudley Nutt and Ann Munnell who instilled in him integrity, strong moral character and a servants heart. He was also preceded in death by his step-father...
"Sonny"
May 8, 2026
Clinton "Sonny" Pedie Carter, Jr., 67, of Callahan, FL passed away at his home Friday, May 8, 2026 following a lengthy illness. He was born September 27, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Clinton Pedie Carter, Sr. and Theadys Gussie Ward Carter. He was veteran of the US Army. Mr. Carter enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outside. He was...
Elizabeth Miller
Apr 27, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty) Cook Miller, 92 of Callahan, passed away on April 27, 2026, at Community Hospice Jane and Billy Warner Center for Caring in Fernandina Beach. Betty was born on November 7, 1933, to Dessie and Eva (Pat) Cook in Tallahassee, Florida where she lived until moving to Callahan in the early 1950s. She met Donald L.B. Miller after moving...
Robert Neal
Apr 19, 2026
Robert Windell Neal, Jr., 52, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born July 14, 1973 in Swainsboro, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Windell Neal, Sr.
He is survived by his mother: Suzie Mae Farrow Hadden; his brother: Travis Neal; a sister: Brenda Sue Crayton and a special uncle and aunt: Anthony & Pam Farrow.
Memorialization will...
Nancy Elizabeth Smith
Apr 17, 2026
Nancy Elizabeth Wisner Smith, 89, of Bryceville, FL was reunited with Bill, her loving husband of 65 years on Friday, April 17, 2026. Nancy was born in St. Petersburg, FL to the late Vern and Mary Elizabeth Kennedy Wisner.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Scott, but left the world two amazing, strong...
John Henry Daniels, Jr.
Mar 19, 2026
John Henry Daniels, Jr., 70, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on March 20, 1955, to the late John Henry Daniels, Sr. and Susie Sikes Daniels.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Teresa Daniels; son: Joshua Daniels; sister: Charlotte Faye Wilson;...
Catherine Estell Alvey
Mar 15, 2026
Catherine Estell Amrhein Alvey, 86, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born in Baltimore, MD on November 10, 1939, to the late John Amrhein and Rena Rossi Amrhein.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband: Frank Webb Alvey; and a daughter: Rena Pressel.
She is survived by her children:...
Sara Jane Quinn
Feb 28, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Sara Jane Quinn (McDonald), 90, announces her passing on February 28, 2026. She was in her home with family present. Sara was born July 08, 1935, in Melrose, Iowa and lived the last 25 years of retirement in Yulee, Florida.
Sara was preceded in death by her husband John W. Quinn, “Jack”....
Jonathan Charles Griffin, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
There will only ever be one Chuck. A man of his word, a staunch supporter and a true friend to so many. Chuck loved deeply and gave freely. He was an avid offshore fisherman, a retired lineman, a Dad, a Papa, a son, a brother and much more. But his favorite role was being the most amazing husband to Jennie....
Oscar Eugene Pearce, II
Feb 9, 2026
Oscar “Butch” Eugene Pearce, II, 76, of Folkston, GA passed away at his home on Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born in Folkston, GA on June 12, 1949, to the late Jim B. Pearce, Jr. and Dorothy Huggins Pearce. Butch retired from the Florida Department of Corrections after 23 years of service. He loved hunting with his son, fishing,...
Frederick Dunham, Jr.
Feb 6, 2026
Frederick Dunham, Jr., 79, of Bryceville, Florida took his last breath on February 26, 2026, in Beth’s arms and with daughter Kathy steadfast and present. He was the first of six children, born July 6, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, to Frederick Dunham, Sr. and Clara Ophelia Tolbert Dunham. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the...
Ray Jackson Cribb
Feb 6, 2026
Ray Jackson Cribb, 87, of Hilliard, FL passed away at his home Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born December 20, 1938 in Alma, GA to the late Arnold Frank Cribb and Edna Mae Ryan Cribb. He retired from the Nassau County Road Department.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Frankie Reed and 6-brothers:...
Loralee Brown Wertz
Feb 3, 2026
Loralee Brown Wertz, 86, of Folkston, GA passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, FL, on January 19, 1940, to the late Lewis Bryant Brown and Bessie Belle Malphurs Brown. Loralee was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of Kings Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
Loralee had a special place in...
Ellis Leroy McAninch, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
Ellis Leroy McAninch Jr. journeyed home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2026 at his sisters home with his family by his side. He was born on November 10, 1959 in Jacksonville Fl. After graduating from West Nassau High School in 1977, Ellis attended Gupton Jones Mortuary College. He graduated in 1980 and served 2 years...
Jaunlida Nell McIntyre
Jan 31, 2026
Jaunlida Nell McIntyre, 87, of Homeland, GA passed away at her home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born in Douglas, GA on September 13, 1938, to the late Calvin Melton and Eva Mae Peacock Melton.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Gerald McIntyre; son: Troy McIntyre; sister: Latrelle Melton; and brothers: Rufus...
Steven Ronny Canaday
Jan 21, 2026
Steven Ronny Canaday of St. George, Georgia, born September 25, 1953, in Folkston, Georgia, passed away January 21, 2026, in Jacksonville Florida after a lengthy illness. Steven was born to the late Joseph and Elender Canaday.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Belinda Canaday; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Junior Knox and Gertrude Knox; father-in-law: Troy Maddox; brothers-in-laws: Lannis Maddox,...
Lonnie Ray Smith
Jan 8, 2026
Lonnie Ray Smith, 59, of Callahan, FL passed away on Thursday, January 08, 2026, at PAM Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on October 09, 1966, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late James Eugene Smith and late Alpha Omega Hare Smith. He was from the United States Navy. Mr. Lonnie loved completing crossword puzzles and traveling.
In addition to...
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