All Obituaries

Ms. Gertrude Catherine Henry passed on April 8, 2024.   Ms. Henry visitation will be Friday, April 19, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m., both at New Colossians Missionary Baptist Church, 1154 West 31st Street, Jacksonville, FL  32209. Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, (904) 264-1233, is serving the family.  

It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our beloved father, Cesar Dela Cruz, who peacefully joined our creator April 8, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on April 5, 1958 in Quezon City, Philippines, to Telesforo and Batis Dela Cruz. Cesar was a school bus operator and managed the bakery, a business he took over from his late father, Tatay Porong, in the Philippines. His love language was acts of service. What he enjoyed the most was preparing sumptuous meals for his...

Brinda Davis Stadler passed away on March 15, 2024 in Orange Park, FL. She was born on January 14, 1946 in Bluefield, VA, to the late Elmer Davis and Thelma Maggie Pruiet. Brinda worked as a bookkeeper and was a member of Westside Family Worship Center in Jacksonville, FL. She enjoyed Folk Art, was an avid reader and devoted Nana. In addition to her parents, Brinda was preceded in death by her brother, Von Davis; two sisters, Beth Davis Welch and Imagene Davis; daughter, Lorie-Lynn Clayton...

Maria H. Villalobos De Varela passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  A Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.  followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. at Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, Florida 32073.

Cliffann Larkins Williams passed away on March 20, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on June 5, 1962 in Jacksonville, to the late Clifford Lee Larkins, Sr. and Eula Cohen Mair. Cliffann graduated from Ribault Senior High School, class of 1981. She went on to work, twenty-seven years, for the Jacksonville Clerk of Courts as a special assistant in the Marriage License Department. She enjoyed shopping, decorating and going to the beach. Family members preceding Cliffann in passing were...

Mary Davis passed away peacefully April 4, 2024 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 83. She was born in Hammond, Indiana and later lived in Washington State before moving to Florida where she met the love of her life, Gene Davis. Mary was loved by anyone who met her. She always had a smile on her face and always made those around her smile. She had a funny personality and anyone who met her loved her wild sense of humor. She loved to hike when she lived in Vashon Island, WA. She loved growing...

 Michelle Elizabeth James was born August 20, 1971 in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Roosevelt A. James and late Jewel L. James. She attended Wolfson Senior High School in Jacksonville, and later pursued higher education, receiving certifications from Fortis College and Institute and an associate degree from University of Phoenix. Michelle was renowned for her diligent work ethic, both in her professional career and towards her personal goals. Up until her passing, she was employed by...

On March 25, 2024, Adina Demeter, 64, ascended to her heavenly home, after a brave battle against an unforgiving disease. She was born on June 3, 1959 in Romania, and was preceded in death by her parents, Alexandru and Maria. Adina was a beloved wife, friend, and coworker. She loved people, and enjoyed her job as a medical assistant. Adina was liked and respected by all those privileged to know her. She leaves behind her husband, Christian; her adored fur baby Zacky, and many close friends...

Clarence Keezer Fulton Jr. was the eldest child born to Clarence Keezer Fulton and Marie (Marshall) Fulton on August 3, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri. At age 5 after his father's passing, he moved to Higginsville, Missouri along with his mother and sister Constance (Beverly). He spent most of his childhood there and attended schools both in Higginsville and Springfield.   He was involved in a variety of activities ranging from sports (basketball, track), church, band and...

Frank Jenkins, Sr., 101 years young, passed away on March 4, 2024 at his home in Jacksonville, FL. He was born on May 29, 1922 in Tallahassee, FL, to the late Timothy and Maggie Jenkins. In the 1940’s, Frank proudly served his country with the United States Army and in 1950, Frank found his career at the United States Post Office as a postal worker/mail handler and retired after 38 years of good and faithful service. After retirement, Frank enjoyed sitting in his front yard watering...