All Obituaries

Willene S. Midling, 82, of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019.  She was born in Alma, Georgia, but lived in Jacksonville most of her life.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Midling in 2011; 3 brothers, Willie Strickland, Jacky Strickland & David Ross and a sister, Valenie Johnson.  Survivors include her son, Eugene Midling (Renne); 4 daughters, Kathi Solomon, Karen Crawford (Randy), Charlene Ruttan & Leisa Hogan (David); 2 brothers,...

Caroline C. Meachum, 79, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on May 17, 2019.  Per her wishes, she will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.  Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, 904-266-2337 (www.giddensreedfh.com)

Madge Reagan Stewart passed peacefully away May 9, 2019. She was born February 18, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida. Madge was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Stewart was a member of The First Assembly of God , Baldwin, Florida. Madge was preceded in death by her beloved husband John Stewart and her parents William and Jewel Daniel. She is survived by: sons Matthew (Felicia) Stewart and Mark (Jennifer) Stewart; daughter...

Following a battle with cancer, Shirley Ann Beverly Dunlap, 69, of Baldwin, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 17, 1950 in Waycross, Georgia and moved to Jacksonville at an early age. She became a lifelong resident of Baldwin in October 1978. Shirley met the love of her life, Manuel Clyde Dunlap on June 16, 1968. They married June 19, 1969. They were blessed with two daughters and five grandchildren. Shirley was a...

Betty Jean Treadwell unexpectedly passed away April 22, 2019. She was born December 14, 1934 in Jackson County, Florida. She was a graduate of Behlehem High School in the Florida Panhandle. Betty was a faithful member of Gospel Lighthouse Church for 52 years. Mrs. Treadwell and her husband Reverend Dean Treadwell  founded the church in 1962. The church later became the home of  Lighthouse Missions Outreach where many worked for years to reach out to Haiti and the poor. They also...

Walt Bryan, Jr., 71, of Jacksonville, went to his Home in Heaven on April 7, 2019.  He was born in Jacksonville and lived there his entire life.  He was the founder and former owner of Walt's Auto Parts in Jacksonville, owner of Walt's Wrecker Service and Walt's Live Oak Ford.  Mr. Bryan was a member of West Jacksonville Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Liz Bryan; daughter, Susie Bryan; son, Walter Bryan III; sister, Kitty...

Barbara Elizabeth Bullard, 71, of Jacksonville, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina on August 12, 1947 and has lived in Jacksonville most of her life. Mrs. Bullard worked with Barnett Banks for 20 years and also enjoyed working with Habitat for Humanity. Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Freddie Bullard; brother-in-laws, James Bullard, Eddie Bullard & Travis Bullard; sister-in-law, JoAnn Fuller and nieces, Jennifer Williams &...

Ollie Sutton Smith, Sr., 74, lifelong resident and native of Jacksonville, passed away March 24, 2019.  Mr. Smith retired from Jacksonville Fire & Rescue after 25 years of faithful service.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Faye Smith. Survivors include his son, Ollie Sutton Smith, Jr.; step-son Aaron Money; step-daughter, Karen Hall (husband, Johnny Hall); brother, Walton Allen; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at...

Gloria Borrero, 93, of Jacksonville, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019.  Celebration of life memorial services will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Oak Hill Baptist Church, 5811 Le Sabre Road, Jacksonville, FL 32244.  You are invited to share stories, memories, and laughter.  Please contact her son, James Rivera or his fiancee, Maggie Andino for further details.  Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, 904-266-2337 (www.giddensreedfh.com).

Eleanor Russell Reinhardt, 89, of Bryceville, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born June 28, 1929 in Tallahassee, FL where she was raised and attended Leon High School proudly serving as a Majorette. She has resided in Jacksonville, FL and Bryceville, FL for the last 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Paul Reinhardt; parents, Edna & Rainey Russell; brother, E.W. and sisters, Edna Mae, Elizabeth and Eloise. Survivors include...