In Memoriam: Tonia Lynne “Tammy” McKinley
November 15, 1968 – July 30, 2023 Tonia Lynne McKinley, who was lovingly known as “Tammy” by her family and friends, passed away on the evening of July 30 while in hospice care. She died due to complications from lung cancer. Her final contribution to her community was to donate her body to science in […]
In Memoriam: Marvin “Ceree” Cecil Harden III
May 4, 1953 – August 14, 2023 Marvin Cecil “Ceree” Harden III passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a private battle with ALS. Ceree was a deeply beloved father, husband, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. Not only an immense loss for his family and lifelong friends, Jacksonville lost […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Joel David
OCTOBER 9, 1953 – JUNE 24, 2023 Throughout his life, Dr. Joel David was a purveyor of kindness, compassion and love. He was a dedicated friend, doting husband, and he showed unwavering support for those in his community. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed on June 24, 2023, at the age […]
In Memoriam: Bruce & Johnnie Hatcher
Bruce HatcherMay 10, 1935 – April 21, 2023 Johnnie HatcherSeptember 29, 1935 – March 31, 2023 Bruce Edwin Hatcher was born on May 10, 1935 in Albany, Georgia, and he passed away on April 21, 2023. He was the first of two sons born to Charles Marvin Hatcher and Naomi Joyce Gwines Hatcher. The family […]
In Memoriam: William Franklin Johnson Jr.
February 28, 1944 – May 5, 2023 In life, Bill was a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great-grandfather. He was a friend to many and served the Lord faithfully. Bill was born in Witchita Falls, TX on February 28th, 1944 to William Franklin Johnson Sr. and Francis Hollingsworth Johnson. He attended Bolles High […]
In Memoriam: Kay Biddy Watson
January 31, 1934 – May 16, 2023 Kay, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who were blessed to know her, was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended Landon high school where she was a Lionette and a member of the class of 1951. Her professional career included working for Florida title […]
In Memoriam: Joseph Price Perry Jr.
October 29, 1927 – April 17, 2023 JP Perry Jr. passed away April 17th, 2023 in the care of Community Hospice at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville Florida. He was 95 years old and lived in a period that saw a transformation in almost every facet of life. He was a member of what has […]
Samir Boulos Salem
February 7, 1951 – March 9, 2023 COMMUNITY! The dictionary has a lengthy definition of community which includes fellowship and commonality, but the best definition is summed up as: SAM SALEM and WHITEWAY DELI. Since 1975 after taking over his dad’s business in Riverside, Sam and Hanan Salem with his sister Anne and his mother, […]
