Joseph Jerome Upson, Sr. passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born December 25, 1948, to Ada Upson and Willie Upson. His older sister Sophie named him. He was affectionately known to his family and friends as JoJo. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, wife, and son.    Joseph was blessed with a large and loving family. He attended a local school in Duval County. Joseph raised eight children with discipline and humility. He retired...

Little Butterfly I lived my life inside you Cocooned in all your love So, mama, papa, please don't cry I'm still with you, just up above I felt your every heartbeat It's my sweetest melody And for every heavenly bedtime The Angels play it back to me I know how much that I am wanted I feel so very blessed Of all the parents in all the world I got the very best! You think of me in all your waking hours, And on those sleepless nights Just look out the window and you'll find...

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry The Way you did today While thinking of the many things We did not get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too When tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by...

Kennesha Cherie Wyche was born March 25,1988, to the late Kenneth Wyche and Cherrie Ann Wyche. On Monday, October 3, 2022, Kennesha was granted her wings.  Kennesha Wyche graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 2006. She was a proud member of the Lee High School Marching Band where she performed as a short flag majorette. After high school, she furthered her education at Tuskegee University. Kennesha was employed at the United States Post office serving as a mail processing...

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry The Way you did today While thinking of the many things We did not get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too When tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by...

WHEN TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME When tomorrow starts without me And I’m not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me I wish you wouldn’t cry The Way you did today While thinking of the many things We did not get to say I know how much you love me As much as I love you Each time that you think of me I know you will miss me too When tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by...

Alvin Lewis was born on May 28, 1939, to Jerry Lewis and Mary McKenzie. He served in the US Army for 6 years and received his honorable discharge. After he left the Military, he started his career with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority as a bus operator for 34 dedicated years. He received many accolades for his outstanding work performance. Alvin is preceded in death by both of his parents, Jerry Lewis and Mary McKenzie; sister, Geraldine; a special cousin, Marverline; other...

Afterglow “I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done.”

On Monday September 5, 2022, a beautiful flower named Mary Lee Jones was picked. Mary Lee Gamble was born February 15, 1955, in Lane, South Carolina to the parents of William and Margaret Gamble. Mary Lee was a graduated from Stanton High School, class of 1974. Mary Lee married Frederick Jones November 27, 1995. Mary Lee enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, she especially enjoyed playing cards and loved to dance.  She is proceeded in death by her parents, William Gamble and...

Geraldine Fields Mitchell was born in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Rev. Dr. Edward Fields, Jr. and Carrie Bell Cobb Fields on January 26, 1945. She attended local schools of Duval County and graduated from Northwestern Senior High School, class of 1962. She attended Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University. She married Robert Lee Mitchell and had two children, Robin Denise Mitchell and Charles Edward Mitchell. She was an educator for over 40 years in...