Arnola Hall Arnola Hall, 85, of Keystone Heights died Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Middleburg. She was born March 14, 1940, in Cairo, Georgia, to James Arnold and Manola Boynton. She was preceded in death by sons, Richard Wayne (Shelli) Hall Jr. and James Scott (Pam) Hall. She was grandmother to Scott Hall Jr. … Read more
Wayne Alvarez Stanley Wayne Alvarez, known fondly as Wayne to those who had the pleasure of knowing him, passed away quietly at his beloved farm in Bradford County on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the age of 78. Born Nov. 2, 1947 in Bradford County, to the late Donald and Vera Mae Alvarez, he spent … Read more
Erin Brewer Erin E. Brewer of Lake Butler died unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. She was born in Gainesville in 1977, residing in her lifetime in the Florida counties of Alachua, Bradford and Union and in San Diego, California. She graduated from Union County High School and attended Lake City Community College as a … Read more
Kenneth Buckner Mr. Kenneth David Buckner, 80, of Keystone Heights passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka following a short battle with cancer. He was born May 2, 1945, in McDonald, Tennessee to Thomas G. and Margie V. (Leamon) Buckner. He was a proud veteran, having served … Read more
William Bullard Sr. William David Bullard Sr., 88, of Starke, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. He was born April 26, 1937, in Miami to Eric and Nettie Bullard. William was united in marriage to the love of his life, Joan E. Perry, on Sept. 2, 1956. Joan preceded him in death. Together they … Read more
Kolden Jenkins We gather today with heavy hearts to remember and celebrate the remarkable life of Kolden Blake Jenkins, a vivacious young boy who brought joy to everyone around him. Born Nov. 7, 2010, in Gainesville, Kolden, whose time with us was far too short, passed away at his home in Starke on Tuesday, Jan. … Read more
Richard Baleno Mr. Richard Baleno, 70, of Starke died Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Windsor Health and Rehab in Starke. He was born on May 5, 1955, in Orlando to the late Samto and Ora (Sears) Baleno. There are no scheduled services per Richard’s request. Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 620 … Read more
Dave Alvarez Loren David “Dave” Alvarez, born on Sept. 28, 1955, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Barbara Barksdale The world lost a bright light on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, with the passing of our devoted mother, Barbara Barksdale. Barbara was born to James Wagner and Pearl (McAlhany) Horne on Sept. 29, 1927, in … Read more
Jean Ball Mrs. Jean Louise Ball, 78, of Keystone Heights died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at HCA Hospital in Gainesville. She was born Oct. 8, 1947, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late John and Ruth (McCabe) Greer. Survivors are her husband of 41 years, Thomas “Tom” Ball; children, Brenda David and John David; stepson, David … Read more
Robert Barksdale Mr. Robert Cody Barksdale Sr., 98, of Starke passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 26, 1927, in Tampa to the late Cody and Virgie (Thomas) Barksdale. After graduating from Bradford High School, he attended Massey Business College in Jacksonville. He then joined … Read more
