All Obituaries

Kenneth Milton Hokanson, Jr., 75, of Jacksonville, passed away on July 12, 2019.  He resided most of his life in Jacksonville, was an auto mechanic by trade and a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  Mr. Hokanson was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Scott Jenkins and Heather Bradberry.  Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Patricia Hokanson; 2 sons, Michael Hokanson & Rick Wilson (wife, Sarah); daughter, Ann Parker (husband, Tim); 2 grandchildren; 3...

Linda Russell Price, 62, loving wife, caring mother and friend passed away peacefully and with family on Thursday, July 4th, 2019 at St. Vincents Medical Center Southside after a long difficult battle with liver disease. She was born on August 14, 1956 in Portage Wisconsin to Charles and Hazel Russell.   Linda graduated from Edward H. White high school in 1974. She then dedicated her studies at FJC (Florida State College at Jacksonville), and the University of Florida for Elementary...

Joseph D. Hobbs, 74, of Jacksonville, passed away on June 26, 2019.  He was born in DeFuniak Springs, FL and lived most of his life in Jacksonville.  Mr. Hobbs was formerly employed by ABF Freight Systems and Publix.  He was also U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Mr. Hobbs was a member of the Teamsters Union and American Legion Post #137.  Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mary Hobbs; daughter, Tina Hobbs; 3 grandchildren, Zaron, Jadyn & Jasmyn Brown; brother, Bobby...

Floyd “Pop” Knight, 84, of Jacksonville, passed away June 19, 2019. He was born in Bainbridge, Georgia and lived in Jacksonville most of his life. He was the former owner of Harris Paint (Jax Bruning Paint) and later retired from Paint Craft. “Pop” was an amazing dad, Papa, brother and father-in-law. Survivors include 2 sons, Larry Knight (wife, Melody) & Mark Knight (wife, Glenda); daughter, Kim Stultz (husband, John); sister, Betty Call and 8 grandchildren....

Gregory Alan McNamara passed away June 5, 2019. He was born January 3, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio to William Page McNamara and Mary Joan McClenaghan. Greg was a retired auto parts manager and a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. Mr. McNamara is survived by: his father Bill McNamara; sons Andrew Gregory McNamara and Jason Alan McNamara; sisters Lynne Mary Rader and Jodi Marie Barrow; and extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 13, 2019 11:00 A.M. in...

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...