All Obituaries

Mr. Jeffery Roger North, age 56, a lifelong resident of Maxville, Florida, passed away at home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Jeff was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Roger North and the late, Velma Claudene (Waters) North. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and surfing at the beach. His greatest joy though was his family. As a father, grandfather, son, and brother, he touched many hearts and will be forever loved and missed. He is survived by...

Mary Isadora Ehlers, age 82, a lifelong resident of Baldwin, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Mary was born in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Kathryn Mae Brown and Benjamin Frederick Ehlers. She was a kind and loving sister and aunt who dedicated herself to the service of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ms. Mary was a member of Baldwin First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years. Mary was known as “Smarty Pants,” a...

Mr. Gene Autry O’Steen, age 79, of St. George, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Alvy Bud and Mildred Marie (Muse) O’Steen. Mr. O’Steen had been a lifelong resident of Jacksonville before moving to St. George a year ago. Gene was the owner of O’Steens Auto Parts from 1965 until he closed his business in 2012. He was a loving husband, father,...

Mr. Roy Waters, Sr., age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the Community Hospice Center for Caring at St. Vincent’s Riverside after a long battle with cancer. Roy was born in Du Pont, Georgia, the son of Buddy and Dorothy (Driggers) Waters but has been a lifelong resident of Maxville, Florida. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Roy was a Master Printer with Ambrose Printing and at one time and...

Sivalingam Kumaravailu, age 69, of Middleburg, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Sidambaram Kumaravailu and Thangamma Karthalingam. Sivalingam journeyed several years and halfway across the world from Sri Lanka, through the Middle East, to Italy and finally reaching the United States to become a proud US Citizen. He was a caring stepfather who enjoyed being in the kitchen practicing his culinary skills. He found comfort...

Mrs. Betty Georgean Dunmire, age 70, of Glen St. Mary, Florida passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, July 14, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 9, 1948, in Warren, Ohio to Arthur and Mausie (Ferguson) Spillman. Betty was a member of Raiford Road Church, and she loved spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Every morning she made time to read her bible, and she enjoyed fellowshipping with her church family....

Mr. Gregory Wayne Griffis, age 52, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1967, in Starke, Florida to Ansel and Daphine Norma Griffis. Gregory enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends whom he loved dearly. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jeffrey Floyd, Jack Richendollar, James Richendollar, and Johnny Richendollar; and sisters, Jo Evens Heath, and Jeannie...

Lena Bell Richmond, age 89, of Summers County, West Virginia went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, July 8, 2019, with her family by her side at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville. She was born May 24, 1930, in Jumping Branch, WV and was the daughter of the late Sherman and Sarah Francis Richmond and the devoted wife and widow of John R. Richmond who preceded her in death in 2004.  She lived in Summers County, WV all her life until illness made it...

Mr. Rex Allen Griffis, age 58, of Sanderson, Florida passed away at his home with his beloved family by his side on Saturday, June 29, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Allen was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Willie Griffis and the late Vonnie Jean (Russ) Griffis. Allen was a true family man, and he loved to work. He was lucky enough to combine those things with the family business of Griffis Family Logging and A&M Trucking. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is...

Sean Nicholas Owens, age 31, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2019, in an automobile accident. He and his family were originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, but Sean went to school in Baker County and graduated from Baker County High School in 2006. He always went out of his way to make others feel like they belonged. Sean enjoyed basketball, being reckless and having fun on BMX bikes, but his passion was writing songs and rapping.   Sean is...