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Evelyn  C. Mobley

Evelyn C. Mobley

March 18, 2025

Evelyn Celeste Mobley, affectionately known as “Celeste” or “Lessy”, is the third child of four children born to the late Mr. Rudolph James, Sr., and Mrs. Flora Mae James in Jacksonville, Florida on November 15, 1952. Evelyn received her early education in the Duval County Public School system, graduating from Samuel C. Wolfson Senior High School in 1970.

Evelyn met the...

Jerimiah D. Deloney

Jerimiah D. Deloney

March 13, 2025

Jerimiah Deloney was born on October 31, 1984, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Janice Springfield and Charles Deloney. Known for his compassionate and loving spirit, Jerimiah was always there for his family and friends. His selfless nature made him the person others could always count on, as he never hesitated to help when needed.

Jerimiah attended Duval County...

Willie  B Laster

Willie B Laster

March 12, 2025

Willie B Laster was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1955, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born to the late William and Lizzie Pearl Laster. He grew up in a home surrounded by his dad, mother, brothers, and sisters. Willie B started working at a very tender age. His hard work at a young age is what made him the type of...

Janice Marie Riley Howell

Janice Marie Riley Howell

March 8, 2025

Mrs. Janice M. Riley-Howell was born in Memphis, TN on June 10, 1962 to parents Richard Sr. and Rebecca Riley. She was a graduate of Northside High School and Shelby State Community College. She moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1987 and was employed by Urban Jacksonville Meal on Wheels. She met and married Andre Victor Howell, her husband of...

Claudette Elps

Claudette Elps

March 8, 2025

Claudette Sylvia Anna Marie Clark Miller Elps was born on December 6, 1944. Claudette was the proud daughter of John Westley Clark Sr. and Johnnie Dell Clark, and she was the fifth child of nine siblings. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.

Claudette was a graduate of Stanton High School class of 1962....

Sharon D. Smith

Sharon D. Smith

March 4, 2025

Mrs. Sharon Denise Byirt-Smith was born on December 4, 1965 in Pompano Beach, FL to the late Sammy Byirt and Lois H. Byirt. She went to Kirby Smith. She met and married Tobias Smith, Sr. She was an active member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. She was employed by JEA Powerplant, DCSP, and Shands Hospital.

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Bobbie Jean Ford

Bobbie Jean Ford

March 2, 2025

Ms. Bobbie Jean Ford was born on November 23, 1953, in Hogansville, GA to Columbus and Mattie (Dawson) Ford. Ms. Bobbie (as she was affectionately known) was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Troup County High School in LaGrange, GA. She later attended and became an elated graduate of Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL. Ms....

Gerald Lamar Hizine, Sr.

Gerald Lamar Hizine, Sr.

March 1, 2025

Gerald Lamar Hizine Sr. was born October 22, 1984, to Eula Christine Hizine and Alexander James Silvers. He attended the Jacksonville Marine Institute, in Jacksonville, Florida. Gerald was a hard worker, during his adult years he became employed by Dominos Pizza, Quickstop, Coastal and M&E Masonry. One of the things that everyone loved about him is that he had...

Milton Noble Jr.

Milton Noble Jr.

February 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we must endure the passing of MILTON NOBLE, Jr. who was the master of making us laugh endlessly. He was full of tall tales and was sure to be shared at family gatherings. We will always share memories. Milton was a person of interest, those who knew him best will surely miss his presence....

Joy Annette Flaggs

Joy Annette Flaggs

February 19, 2025

She was born in Gary, IN, to the late Lorraine King Smith and William King.

She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Gary, IN. She graduated from FCCJ with and LPN nursing degree.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Flaggs and two sons; Sidney Flaggs and Terry Flaggs....

Marvin  "T-Bone" Brooks

Marvin "T-Bone" Brooks

February 16, 2025

Marvin Brooks, 59, affectionately known as (T-Bone), went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was a wonderful father, son, brother, uncle and friend. T-Bone was well-known in his community as nice, outgoing and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Mr. Marvin (T-bone) Brooks was born on August...

Everett "Uggy" Jones

Everett "Uggy" Jones

February 14, 2025

Everett (UGGY) Jones was born on July 10, 1978 to Charles jones Sr. and Mary Johnson.

He attended local schools of Jacksonville, Florida. He was well known at Jean Ribault High School.

He was proceeded in death by his father Charles Jones Sr. and Brother Charles Jones Jr.

Everett is survived...

Andra C. Parker

Andra C. Parker

February 8, 2025

Andra Corwin Parker was born on April 10, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida to James O. Parker and Emma Lou Parker. He attended Long Branch Elementary School, Kirby Smith, and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, Class of 1975.

He was employed by the River Club for over 10 Years until Retiring. He was well-known in...

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