All Obituaries

Jerry Michael Bates, age 63, of Jacksonville, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 2, 1958, to Angela Fulmer Bates and the late Clyde Bates Jr. He worked several years as an installer for cabinets and carpentry. Jerry was such a great man to be around and always put a smile on your face. He was a member of the Restoration Church of Jacksonville, Florida. He loved all of his church...

Clifton Autry Todd, age 79, of Florahome, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born in the state of Georgia to the late Clifton W. Todd and Lena Kicklighter. He worked several years in technical support for independent life insurance. Clifton enjoyed hunting, fishing, BBQ grill-outs, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.  He is survived by his son: Troy Allen Todd; brother: Ronnie (Rosemary), Todd of Baldwin, Florida;...

Lamoya Monnell Granger Johnson, age 42, of Middleburg, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at St. Vincents Hospital. She was born in Newark, New Jersey, on April 9, 1979, to Rasheed Peacock and Tereasa McNair. Lamoya worked several years in the medical field as a certified nursing assistant, sharing love and smiles. She enjoyed playing pool, attending Potters House Church, and playing with her nephews and niece outside in her spare time. When around family and friends,...

Well, I'm outta here. If you're reading this, I am singing in the choir where no one tells me to go sit by someone else or says, "your mama sure wasted her money on singing lessons for you." So I am happy, and I'm singing my song. I was born a long, long time ago - September 22, 1930, in the little sawmill town of Quitman, Mississippi, to Oneita Bell Mimms and Billy M. Mimms. Big brother Bill, Jim, and sister Beryl welcomed me to the family. Baby sister...

Rickey Cameron Mullis, born December 12, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida, was age 63 when he went home to be with his Lord on August 16, 2021. Rickey grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, in the Brentwood, Paxon, and Westside areas of town. Rickey was an Ironworker for many years out of the Ironworkers Local 597. He loved ironwork and had many stories to tell about his career. He continued to work on many building and construction projects throughout his days, usually working to help friends...

Keith Dobson, 72, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away at Ascension ST. Vincent on August 6, 2021. On October 5, 1948, he was born in Jacksonville, Fl, to Gwen Goike and George Goike. Keith joined the US Army in 1967 and retired in early 2010 as a CW4 after serving 42 years. In his spare time, Keith loved spending time with his family, mostly the grandkids. He loved fishing, always smiling, and helping in any way possible. Keith graduated from Ribault High School...

  Margaret Kruse, 64, of Jacksonville, passed away at Baptist Medical North on August 5, 2021. She was born September 9, 1956, in Jessup, Georgia, to Onie Bryce and Christopher Lallement. Margaret was a loving wife of 34 years to William Bill Kruse. She was a selfless and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She loved all her friends dearly and her church family of Otis Road Church of God. She had great faith and love for God. She...

Fredrick R. Yokom Jr, 46, of St. George, passed away at UF Shands on July 22, 2021. He was born March 4, 1975, in Jacksonville to Dolores Dolce and Fredrick Rudolph Yokom, Sr. Fredrick worked in construction as a handyman, mechanic, and remodeling homes. He enjoyed his work and was successful in all he did. Outside of work he enjoyed being outdoors, reading, and spending time with family. When outdoors, riding four-wheelers and...

  James Edward Higginbotham, born in Baldwin, Florida, on August 18th, 1940, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2021, in his home surrounded by family.  James served his country as a dedicated Marine. He worked and retired from GM corporation. James was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church in Baldwin, Florida, and served on the Bus Ministry team. He was also a Chairman of the local UAW #20. James was preceded in death by his parents Woodrow...

Elma Joyce Mercer Hand, 82, a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend went home to Heaven on July 11, 2021. Elma was born in Jacksonville, FL on October 24, 1938 to Homer and Nettie Mercer. She married the love of her life, Edward Hand on June 28, 1957 and had 3 blue-eyed, rambunctious boys that were the center of her whole world. She dedicated her life to her husband and her children and loved every minute of it.  Just when she thought life could not get any...