Obituaries

Lonnie Allan Tuttle

Lonnie Allan Tuttle

May 18, 2026

Lonnie A. Tuttle, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2026. He was born to Luther and Lois Tuttle on January 19, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his father Luther, mother Lois and brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Beth (Buddy) Cherry, Ryan Tuttle and Amy Stout, 5...

Sandra Louise Sharpe

Sandra Louise Sharpe

May 16, 2026

There are some people whose love becomes the foundation of a family, and for us, that person was Sandra Sharpe.

With broken hearts we share that Sandra passed away on May 16, 2026 at 12:27am. No words feel big enough for this loss because she was so much more than a mother, she was home. She was comfort, strength, sacrifice, warmth...

Marcia Ella Haslett

Marcia Ella Haslett

May 15, 2026

Marcia Haslett, 78, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, with her children and granddaughter by her side.

Marcia was born on December 28, 1947, in Vandalia, Illinois, to James and Shirley Curry. She was one of four children and was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, and her beloved husband of 51 years, SFC Verlin Haslett.

She is survived...

Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls

Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls

May 15, 2026

Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls

January 30, 1941 – May 15, 2026

It is with deep love and remembrance that we announce the passing of Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls of Green Cove Springs, Florida.

Born and raised in Goshen, New York. She was the daughter of Catherine and John Kaczmar. Eleanor was the youngest of fourteen. She spoke often of her childhood. She enjoyed telling stories...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ivey Sapp

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ivey Sapp

May 14, 2026

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ivey Sapp

March 18, 1948 – May 14, 2026

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ivey Sapp, age 78, of Fleming Island, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 18, 1948, in Palatka, Florida, Gwen was raised in Green Cove Springs, where she graduated from Clay High School in 1966, then attended...

Toni Lea Sneed

Toni Lea Sneed

May 13, 2026

Toni Lea Sneed, 77

Toni Lea (Burns) Sneed was born on March 24, 1949, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Frank Burns Jr. and Bonnie Area Burns, and the only girl among six children. Her brothers were Sonny, Terry, Danny, Jeff, and Tim.

Toni was married...

Linda Gibson Zelenka

Linda Gibson Zelenka

May 12, 2026

Linda Gibson Zelenka, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Florida. She died after a long, but graceful struggle with dementia. Linda was born in Huntington, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Richard Gibson and Freda Donnell Gibson. She had degrees from Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida and worked...

Felicia Ford

Felicia Ford

May 12, 2026

Felicia Ford, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, after a long illness. A devoted wife and mother, Felicia was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She moved to Florida two decades ago and resided in Green Cove Springs. She was a congregant of Sacred Heart Church in Fleming Island, where she taught fifth-grade CCD for many years.

Felicia...

Dorothy Agnes Militello

Dorothy Agnes Militello

May 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy Agnes Militello, on May 12th, 2026.

Born on June 4th, 1937, in Paterson, New Jersey, Dorothy was the daughter of Ida Mae Lydecker and Peter J. Lydecker. She spent her formative years in the Paterson area, where she later met and married Salvatore Anthony Militello. Together,...

Cindy Rainer

Cindy Rainer

May 11, 2026

Cynthia Cato Rainer, 69, passed away Monday, May 11th at home with family.

Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Joe; children, Larry (Karen); Cara; Jana (Justin); brothers, Keith (Rhonda); Ken; grandkids, Jonathan (Kylee); Jacob; Jeffrey; Katherine; and two wonderful puppies that loved her dearly and brought her great joy.

Cindy was born on July 29, 1956 in LaGrange, Ga to Clarence...

Dorothy Jean Buckhalter

Dorothy Jean Buckhalter

May 11, 2026

Dorothy Jean Buckhalter, 91, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on May 11, 2026.

Dorothy, lovingly known to most as “Dot,” was born on January 12, 1935, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Cliff Faircloth and Lucile Lamb. She later made her home in Green Cove Springs, where she built a life centered around faith, family, and love.

She was preceded in death...

Ed Hopkins

Ed Hopkins

May 10, 2026

Clarence Edward “Ed” Hopkins, 81, of Middleburg, passed away on May 10, 2026.

At 18 years old, Ed joined the United States Navy in March of 1963, beginning a distinguished military career defined by dedication and honor. While stationed in Virginia Beach, he met the love of his life, Laura Jane Ketsules. The two were married on December 23, 1964, in...

Barbara Lee Bickford

Barbara Lee Bickford

May 8, 2026

Barbara Lee Bickford, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbie was born in Waterville, Maine to Ernest and Louise Merrow. She moved to Florida in 1965 as a Navy wife and built her life and raised her family in Lake Asbury.

She is predeceased by her parents; her loving husband of...

Kimberly E. Reimers

Kimberly E. Reimers

May 4, 2026

Dear Family and Friends, 

It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Kimberly E. Reimers on Monday, May 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on November 15, 1968, in Princeton, West Virginia, Thomas and Dolores Tachell, Kimberly attended public schools in Wyoming and later obtained her GED. She was a soft soul with a big...

Jeanne H. McEldowney

Jeanne H. McEldowney

May 2, 2026

Jeanne Hagen Nave McEldowney, 99, of Penney Farms, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Born on Monday, June 28th, 1926, in Webster, South Dakota, she is the daughter of the late Alfred Hagen and Mae (Karstad) Hagen.

Jeanne was trained as a nurse at Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, Minnesota. She and her first husband Bob Nave were...

Michele Dianne Schaub

Michele Dianne Schaub

May 2, 2026

Michele Dianne Schaub, aged 41, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on May 2, 2026. Michele was born on December 30, 1984 to Dawn Schaub in Orange Park, FL.

Michele was a 2003 graduate of Clay High School, and a 2006 graduate of Florida Metropolitan University. In her free time, she could often be found crafting and creating. Michele was...

Franklin Lee Hutchinson

Franklin Lee Hutchinson

May 1, 2026

Franklin “Frank” Lee Hutchinson, 68, of Middleburg, FL, where he resided with his wife, passed away after a long illness on May 1, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife, family and friends at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.

Franklin married his high school sweetheart, Chrystal Renee on August 5, 1978. He proudly served our country for four years in the United...

Marie Martini Giannini

Marie Martini Giannini

May 1, 2026

Marie "Sam" Giannini (Martini), aged 84, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 6, 1941, in Englewood, New Jersey, Marie lived a vibrant life filled with unforgettable moments that left a lasting impression on those who knew her. Marie grew up in Palisades Park, New Jersey and relocated to...

Charles J. McGuckin

Charles J. McGuckin

April 30, 2026

On April 30th, 2026, Charles Jackie McGuckin of Middleburg, Florida was called home by our Lord and Saviour. The world lost a great man that day, but heaven needed him more. A devoted husband, loving father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Papa, Pa, and above all else a faithful servant of God.

Born in Mazieres, France on August 10th, 1945, the son of...

Carolyn Sue Newman

Carolyn Sue Newman

April 29, 2026

Carolyn Sue Newman, age 82 of Rockville, Indiana, passed away April 29, 2026 peacefully at the home of her family

She was born February 29, 1944 in Vermilion County, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia Doan. She married the love of her life, James Newman, on January 23, 1968.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, gambling...