All Obituaries

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...

Edith Nobles Fyvie, 90, was born in Columbus County, N.C., on Sept. 22, 1928, and died in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 7, 2019. Edith was a much beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a faithful wife to her husband of 47 years, John Fyvie, who preceded her in death by just three weeks. Edith always said she was most proud of and thankful to God for her “jewels,” her four children—Kathy Van Citters, June Crews (Bill), Craig Walker (Pam) and Ricky...

Johnny D. Byrd, 70, of Jacksonville, passed away on February 17, 2019. He was born in Branford, FL and lived in Jacksonville most of his life. Mr. Byrd served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Betty R. Byrd; son, John Byrd (wife, Ashley); daughter, Christie Knowles (husband, Tim); sister, Bernie Knight; grandchildren, Kayla Knowles, Leyton Byrd, Kelson Byrd, Keslyn Byrd and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Funeral services...

Duncan Winston Bostick passed away February 17, 2019. He was born October 7, 1941 in Waycross, Georgia. Mr. Bostick was a retired tugboat seaman and a U. S. Army Veteran. Duncan was a very beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. Bostick is survived by: wife Birdie Bostick; sons Tony Bostick (Tammy) and Marcus Bostick (Yvonna); sister Kathy Bostick (Jeff Gassen); brother Grover Bostick (Pat); grandchildren Adam Bostick, Aaron Bostick, Brandon...

John Lang Fyvie, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida, died February 13, 2019, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Flint, Michigan, to John Fyvie and Violet M. Lang.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Edith N. Fyvie, four stepchildren and their families, and two nieces.  Private services will be held later.   Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, FL, 904-266-2337 (www.giddensreedfh.com).

Joshua Brandon Hesters, 29, of Jacksonville, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. Survivors include his mother, Faye Leggett; son, Shaun Hesters; 4 brothers, Troy Hesters, Chris Hawley, Billy Hawley & Jamie Hawley; sister, Jenny Hesters and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held 2 PM Sunday, February 10, 2019 at The Lodge at Evangel Temple Assembly of God, 5755 Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville with Dean...

Ina Jean Dobbs, 83, of Jacksonville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2019.  She was a lifelong Jacksonville native, a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville and retired from Cecil Field after 42 years of service.  She was preceded in death by her parents Henry "Ellery" and Alva Thomas, a brother, Maurice Thomas, and her granddaughters, Krista and Kara Gay.  Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Dobbs; son,...

Charles "Chuck" Emslie III, 57, of Jacksonville, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2019.  He was a member of Jacksonville Bass Club and was an over the road trucker.  There will be no services scheduled as was his wish.   Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin, FL, 904-266-2337 (www.giddensreedfh.com).

Joseph Carroll Leatherman, Sr. was on born December 25, 1947 and was called home to be with his Lord on January 3, 2019. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Linda of 48 years, his children Joseph C. Leatherman, Jr. (Lisa), Susan Leatherman Davis (Paul), Julie Leatherman Davis (Phillip), Michael E. Leatherman (Christie), and Lori M. Leatherman, sister Marjorie Leatherman Zimmer, 13 loving grandchildren and many  nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Joseph was preceded in...

Thomas Watson Read III, 71, of Jacksonville, passed away December 8, 2018. He was a member of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department for 34 years. Mr. Read was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Carol Lynn Read and his parents, Thomas W. Read, Jr. and Virginia Riddle Read of Pacolet, South Carolina. Survivors include his daughter, Schonna Dungan (Charles); daughter, Leslie Cuartero (David); son, William Sams (Natalie); brother, Dennis Read (Beverly); sister, Susan Read Eason and...