John David Francis John David Francis, 55, born in Gainesville and raised in Starke, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. He was born on April 23, 1967. As a boy, John David excelled at academics and athletics; and loved playing the piano. Described as rambunctious, he once jumped off … Read more
Stephen Adkins Stephen Barrick Adkins, 48, of Lake Butler, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at North Florida Regional Hospital in Gainesville. He was born on Dec. 21, 1973, in Jacksonville, to Ernest Adkins and Alyce (Gregg) Adkins. He graduated from Bishop Kenny High School and spent most of his life in … Read more
Dana Alvarez STARKE Dana Lynn Alvarez, 60, of Starke passed away in Gainesville on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. Dana was born on Nov. 29, 1961, in Gainesville to Stephen Franklin and Janice Elaine “Blume” Alvarez. Dana retired after over 30 years from DOC as a correctional officer and was currently working at the Bradford County … Read more
Thank you! We deeply appreciate the kindness, support, and love you’ve shown us during this difficult time. It will always be remembered. The Family of Sherri Chandler-Campbell
Clara Davis Clara “Nanny” Pauline Davis, 100, of Melrose passed away on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home, 340 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights, 32656. 352-473-3176 www.jonesgallagherfh.com Cheryl Joiner Cheryl Ann “Sherry” Joiner, of Starke, passed … Read more
Carolyn Baldwin Carolyn Pipkin Baldwin, born Oct. 20, 1944 in Bay County, Florida to James Charlie and Vernell “Nell” Pipkin, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2022, at Parkside Assisted Living Facility in Starke. She was a 1964 graduate of Holmes County High School and a 1993 graduate of the University … Read more
Anita Griffis On Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:21 p.m., Anita “Mema” Griffis, surrounded by her family, slipped from this earth into heaven and the arms of her Lord. She was born Sept. 29, 1943 in Rocky Sunk in Suwannee County. An almost lifelong resident of Starke, she was married to Doyce Albert Griffis … Read more
James Christian James K. Christian, 86, of Melrose passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Palatka. He was born Sept. 30, 1935, in Tazewell County, Virginia to James L. and Margaret E. (Howery) Christian. He retired from the US Navy. He enjoyed restoring cars, fishing, and, in later years, visiting with his friends. … Read more
Henry French STARKE – Henry “Peter French” French, 85, of Starke, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in the ET York Haven Hospice Center in Gainesville. He was born on Dec. 26, 1936 in Monticello and later moved to Starke, where he attended the local schools and graduated high school. He was a member … Read more
Frank, The 10th of July was your birthday. You would have been 80. The 14th of July makes 14 years you’ve been gone. I miss your smiling face when I would say something funny. Love, Caroline and Family
