All Obituaries

Ms. Annie Mae Edwards entered rest on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Services from the Heart are in the process being completed by the Edwards Family. Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home Southside is serving the family.

Brother Henry Lee Shaw was born on February 3, 1944 to William Shaw and Leola Nails Graham in Waycross, Georgia. Henry attended public school in Ware County, Georgia, and was a graduate of Center High School in 1961. At 22, he relocated to Hartford, Connecticut, where he was employed by United Technologies—Pratt & Whitney. He later retired at the age of 55 in Jupiter, Florida. Henry met his wife, Delores Shaw, in 1971, and they wed on March 24, 2001. After Henry retired, the...

Deacon Kenneth E. Jones was born May 9, 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida to Mose Jones and Mozell Jones. He was educated in the Duval County Public Schools. He was retired from the United States Army. Kenneth was a member at Mt. Sanai Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Reginald L. Gundy since 2003, where he served as a faithful member, on the pastoral care committee and chairman of the Deacon Board. His favorite hobbies were, fishing and singing. God saw fit to send His angel of...

Mr. Eric Lee Abernathy passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Services from the Heart are in the process of being completed by the Abernathy Family. Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home Southside is serving the family.

Mrs. Rosie Mae Jones slept away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home Northside is serving the family.

Mr. Leland Payne was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Leroy and Erma Payne on September 15, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida. He received his formal education the local schools of Duval County, John E. Ford and Stanton Vocational High School where he ran track and played football. Leland worked for King Edward Cigar Plant. He was married to Peggy Payne until her passing. Leland answered the Master’s call peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Brother Talmadge Hancel Gainey was born on October 20, 1929 in St. George, Georgia to the late Raliford Gainey and Thelma F. Thompson-Gainey. He joined the U. S. Army on February 27, 1951 and became a Military Police, Private E1 and received an Honorable Discharge on February 26, 1953.  After being discharged he begin working at Stone Container, Yulee Plant on July 17, 1956 and retired on December 31, 1994. Brother Gainey joined Greater Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church under the...

Jason Maurice Merritt was born on October 17, 1986 in Jacksonville, Florida to Kimberley A. Richardson and Nathaniel Merritt. He attended the local schools of Duval County, including Ribault Senior High and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. He also attended Everett Community College. Jason never married and was employed by Lexington Hotel after leaving Family Dollar as an Assistant Manager. He also previously worked for Olive Garden Restaurant where he served as a Hostess for over eight...

De'Andre Denardo Kinlaw entered into rest on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home Northside is serving the family.

Willie Allen, Sr. “Sugar Babe” was born on September 3, 1923 to the late Adolphus and Nellie Allen in O’Neil, Florida. Affectionately known as “Captain Sugar Babe” he lived his life as a fisherman from the tender age of 9.  He embarked on his journey within the fishing industry.  He made a living for his family as well as grew a found love for the trade. Anyone that knew him knew of his great love for fishing. He left O’Neil, Florida and met...