Lila Barber Lila Barber was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. She was born at home in Worthington Springs. She thought on Feb. 9, 1936, but had to change the date to Feb. 10, 1936, to match her vehicle operator license due to a Social Security error. She traveled…

Dolores Hodges Mrs. Dolores L. Hodges, 92, of Keystone Heights passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at Starke. She was born Dec. 3, 1930, in Jacksonville to Nolan and Thelma (Webb) Turknett. She was a retired Realtor and a member of Community Church of Keystone Heights. She enjoyed helping others and loved spending time with…

Judith Barnes Judith “Ms. Judy” Ann Barnes, 70, of Keystone Heights died Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Middleburg. She was born Jan. 2, 1953, in Jacksonville to the late Bill and Mary Davis. Survivors are her husband, Andrew Barnes; sons, Eric Barnes and Stuart Barnes; a sister, Billie Johnson; and three…

Mary Breeden Mary Inez Breeden, 87, of Melrose died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at North Florida Hospital in Gainesville.  Survivors are her husband, Jim Breeden of Melrose; children, Charles William (Mia) Breeden of Daleville, Alabama, Terry Ruth (DeWayne) Stidham of High Springs, James Michael (Ruth) Breeden of Palm Bay and Theresa Webster (Ron Strzykalski) of…

Sondra H. Blake Mrs. Sondra Howell Blake, 74, of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, at North Florida Hospital following her courageous battle with cancer.  She was born June 12, 1949, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to the late Mason R. Howell, Jr. and Margie (LaFlam) Bisbee. She was a real estate broker for many…

Emma Baldree Mrs. Emma Frisbee Baldree, 90, a lifetime resident of Clay County, passed away at her home Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.  She was born Aug. 21, 1932, in Doctors Inlet to Joseph and Lillie (Mosley) Frisbee.  She was not only a homemaker, but also enjoyed being a caretaker for others.  She was once employed…

    In Memory of Betty S. Williams Happy Heavenly Birthday Aug. 3, 2023  Mom, I miss you dearly. If I could have five more minutes, I would hold you tight. I wouldn’t have to say anything because you could feel my pain of not having you in my life. Love, Caroline    

Linda Mae Alvarez Mrs. Linda Mae (Taylor) Alvarez of Melrose passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born on Jan. 25, 1941, to the late Fred and Willie (Crawford) Taylor. She grew up in Glen St. Mary and attended Baker County High School. Prior to retirement, she worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield. In…

  Murrice Ebling Murrice Earl Ebling, 85, of Melrose passed away at Roberts Care Center on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  He was born Jan. 3, 1938, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to the late Erwin and Jenny (Gear) Ebling. He proudly served in the United States Army. He was an entertainment gaming and equipment business owner, along…

Kenneth Cole Sr. Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” D. Cole Sr., 65, of Callahan died at his home Tuesday, July 11, 2023. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Cole Jr.; and a brother, Jesse Huey Cole Jr. Survivors are his son, Levi Cole of Callahan; siblings, Nancy Hollingworth of…