All Obituaries

David Charles Alford, age 64, of Sanderson, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Mr. Alford was born on December 12, 1954, to Vernon Charles Alford and Violet Davis Alford. He worked for Southeastern Iron Workers with WW Gay for 23 years. He was a member of the Ironworker's Union Local Number 597, and a member of Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. He is preceded...

Mrs. Margaret Kerfoot Clevesy, age 79, of Macclenny, Florida passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Monday, October 7, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Francis Beverly Kerfoot and Virginia Kerfoot Johnson. Mrs. Clevesy had been a resident of Macclenny since moving from Seffner, Florida, in 1971 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Sanderson. She was an Associate with Winn Dixie for many years before she retired in 2012....

Katherine Annette Sperry, age 69, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 5, 2019. Annette was born in Raiford, Florida, the daughter of the late Perry Lee and Lilly Pearl (Bradley) Hart and had lived in Orange Park, Florida for the past 28 years. Ms. Katherine worked as the Bookstore Manager at St. Johns River State College, retiring after 20 years. She was a World Traveler, having been to wonderful places in Europe, South America, Australia, on every continent except Antarctica. At...

Mr. Donald Calvin Keene, age 67, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville after an extended illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Ruben C. “R.C.” and Inez (Dyal) Keene. Donald had been a resident of Macclenny since 1969 and was a crane operator at Florida Steel Company for many years before he retired in 1997. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and football and was a loving husband, father,...

Peter P. Genovese, age 81, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, after a long illness. Pete was born and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was a professional boxer before he served as a radioman in the U.S. Navy. His lifetime career was as an electrician until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, the Chicago Cubs, beers, and his “snoose.” Peter is survived by the love of his life, Joyce; his children, Paul ( Mary), Teri Shafer,...

Mykayla Elizabeth Joyce Fisher was born on August 29, 2011, in Jacksonville, Florida. Mykayla went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 25, 2019, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. Mykayla was a beautiful little girl who was known for her sassy personality and heart of gold. Mykayla enjoyed arts and crafts, watching Friends with her mom, and Harry Potter with her dad. She adored her big brother, shopping at Target, playing dragons with her best...

Jessica came into this life 2 months early in Jacksonville, Florida and left decades too soon in St. Augustine, Florida.  In between, she lived in 10 other states and traveled across the country numerous times..by plane, train, bus, truck & automobile... yes... she could’ve made a movie about it, I’m sure! She passed in her sleep of natural causes while camping near the beaches in Florida. Loved ones that cleared the path for...

Herbert Richard Boggs III, age 59, of Macclenny, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville. Herb was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the son of Sally (Gibson) Boggs and Herbert Richard Boggs Jr., and has lived in Macclenny/Glen St. Mary most of his life. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his family. Herb’s biggest passion was hunting. He loved...

Mrs. Peggy McLeod Plemmons, age 77, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. She was born in Madison County, Florida on July 6, 1942, the oldest of six children to the late Andrew Pershing and Nellara Ettie (Lewis) McLeod. Mrs. Plemmons spent her childhood in Madison County before acquiring her bachelor’s degree from FSU. She then moved to Jacksonville and taught ESE for most of her 38 years as a teacher with the Duval County School Board. Peggy was a godly...

Ms. Betty Jean Barlow, age 72, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida to William L. Croft and Rosa Estelle Croft. Betty grew up in Macclenny and eventually moved to Jacksonville, where she raised her family. She had worked as a hospital administrator at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and loved cooking, thrift shopping, and being with her family....