All Obituaries

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...

Virgil L. White passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side December 6, 2018. He was born August 31, 1942 in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. White was a member of Carpenters Union Local # 627/702. He was a U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division Veteran and attended The First Baptist Church of Sanderson. Virgil was the proud President and C.E.O. of the Deplorables Garage in Sanderson, FL. Mr. White is survived by his loving wife Ardie; daughter Christina White Brooks; stepsons Joey Browning...

Robert Craig Hern, 64, of St George, passed away Dec 8, 2018. He was retired from Winn Dixie Corporations.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Louise Hern and brother in law, James Poole. Survivors include his ex-wife Barbara, his daughter, Katina Martinez (Robert), grandson, Robert; brother, Richard Hern (Robin), sisters, Christine Elrod and Teresa Poole and many nieces and nephews. His remains were cremated.  Arrangements by Giddens-Reed Funeral Home, Baldwin,...

Marybeth Meeks Ferrera, 58, passed away November 12, 2018. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, but lived in Northeast, FL for most of her life. She was employed by Suntrust Bank and was a member of Sherwood Chapel, Jacksonville, FL. Survivors include her husband, Tony Ferrera; parents, Herman & Mary Meeks; step-daughter, Ashleigh Ferrera; brother, Mark Meeks; sister, Karen Summers (Jim) and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 PM...

Jessie Lauren Melcolm, 19, of St. Augustine, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2018.  She was born in Jacksonville and was a student at Tallahassee Community College.  Survivors include her father and mother, Rusty & Kim Melcolm; sister, Taylor Melcolm; brother, Reed Melcolm; grandparents, Juanita Melcolm, Ralph & Gloria Benedict; brother-in-law, Ryan Fitzpatrick; uncles and aunts, Sandi Melcolm, Wendi Carter, Scott Benedict, Lori Benedict; Donna Laskey and Charles...

Joyce Bennett McQuaig, 85, of Lake City, passed away November 6, 2018. She was born in Baldwin, Florida. Survivors include her son, Tracy McQuaig and his wife, Karen; 2 daughters, Robin Cushman, Stacy Bowen and her husband, Jerry; 4 grandchildren, Shane, Rachel, Brian & Sarah; great-grandchild, Nora; sister, Mary Bennett along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday, November 9, 2018 in the chapel of...

    Heidi Blair, resident of Amelia Island, went home to her Saviour, on October 31, 2018, at the age of 40.     Heidi was born August 15, 1978 and was raised in Bryceville, Florida. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School. A love for helping others led her to Florida State College Nursing Program where she became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked as a Pediatric Home Health Nurse, taking care of the most delicate and precious of God’s children....

Martha Ann Coker, 85, of Jacksonville, passed away on October 17, 2018.  She was born in Wachula, FL in 1933 to Robert and Alice Lee.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip, in 2000. Survivors include 2 daughters, Martha Jennings & Alice Bay (Roy); sister, Louise Gantt (George); 4 grandchildren, Rachel, Renee, David, Nickolas and 3 great-grandchildren, Icsis, Emily & Logan. Graveside services will be held 10 AM Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Holly Hill Memorial...