Obituaries
Patricia J. Watson
December 25, 2025
Patricia Jost Watson (Pat)
An Angel was born in Plainfield, NJ on February 5, 1929. That angel was Patricia Jost Watson. Most people called her Patty or Pat. She passed away peacefully on Christmas Day in Jacksonville, FL with five of her children at her side. Pat grew up in Merrick, NY on Long Island, the oldest of five girls and...
Kevin Michael Lundy
December 21, 2025
Kevin Lundy, age 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Kevin was born in Hempstead, New York, and graduated from Calhoun High School in 1978.
Kevin worked for the Long Island Railroad and later for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). After his retirement, he settled in Jacksonville, Florida. Kevin was a loving father...
LCDR, John Douglas Casteen, Jr.
December 19, 2025
LCDR, John Douglas Casteen, Jr., age 88, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on December 19, 2025.
Full obituary forthcoming.
A memorial service will be held in John's honor on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 3:00PM in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Dr. Tim McDaniel will be officiating.
Earl Taylor Holman, Sr.
December 18, 2025
Earl Taylor Holman, Sr. age 78, of Orange Park, FL passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1947.
He worked for 45 years with Vogel Disposal Service in Coraopolis, PA. He was a great provider for his family.
He is preceded in death by Michelena Holman(ex-wife), Natalie Holman Anderson (Daughter) and many other family members.
Survived by Vincent...
Rochelle Connie Christmas-Velez
December 17, 2025
Rochelle Connie Christmas Velez, age 64, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on December 17, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1960, at 2:02 a.m., to Lewis “Pop-Pop” Christmas and Dorothy “Dottie” Christmas.
She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Christmas, and her husband, Kenneth Velez.
Rochelle is survived by her four sons, Michael, Benjamin (Charity), Jesse, and Eric; her...
Donn E. Bauer
December 16, 2025
Donn E. Bauer, born June 17, 1944, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Donn was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Donald Welch and Jayne Davis Bauer and was later adopted by Charles Bauer.
After graduating from Frankford High School in 1962, Donn proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, receiving an...
Kay Norton Bailey
December 15, 2025
Kay Norton Bailey, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. Born on February 16, 1947, in Jacksonville, Kay spent her life rooted in the community she loved so dearly.
Kay was a graduate of Englewood High School, Class of 1964, and attended Brewton-Parker Junior College. In her professional life, she worked as a medical transcriptionist and became...
Mary Victoria "Vicky" Klyzub
December 14, 2025
Mary Victoria "Vicky" Klyzub, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Vicky was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on February 6, 1948.
Vicky's life was one marked by dedication and generosity. As a Navy reservist and a nurse for over 40 years, she touched the lives of many with her caring...
Larry Stuart Paterson
December 14, 2025
Larry Paterson of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 14, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with brain cancer. Born on October 2, 1957, in Starke, Florida, Larry was the beloved son of Bob and Helen Paterson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother,...
Carl David Forshey
December 13, 2025
Carl David Forshey , 85 of Keystone Heights, FL passed away Dec. 13th at the home of his daughter with his wife Sue by his side.
Born Oct. 14, 1940 to the late Joseph & Blanche Forshey of Caldwell, OH
He graduated from Elk Local School in Harrietville, OH in 1958 In June of 2025 he was honored at his Alumni Banquet...
Clayton L. "Mike" Berg, Jr.
December 13, 2025
Clayton L. (Mike) Berg, Jr. went to be with his Creator, his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 13, 2025 at Penney Farms, Florida. He was born February 16, 1928 in Drumright, OK to Clayton and Nannie Mae (Wood) Berg.
Mike grew up in San Luis Obispo, California and graduated from Westmont College (1950) in Santa Barbara. He received graduate...
Barbara Ann Miller
December 12, 2025
Barbara Miller
February 8, 1941 – December 12, 2025
Barbara Ann Miller, 84, of Jacksonville, left this earthly realm on December 12, 2025 to be reunited with her beloved husband, Chuck and her two baby boys who did not survive birth. They would have three more children who all will mourn her loss every day but are so grateful to have had...
Frances Jean Lane
December 7, 2025
Frances Jean Lane passed away on Sunday, December 7th, 2025.
As with everything in her life Jean faced death with grace and courage.
Jean's life was always about others; she was a selfless person who was always kind and giving.
She loved reading and was a talented artist. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend.
Jean was many things to many...
Thomas L. McKeen
December 6, 2025
Thomas L. McKeen, age 82, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on December 6, 2025.
Full obituary forthcoming.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 6-8pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, December 12th, at the Historical Black Creek Methodist Church. 3925 Main Street, Middleburg, FL 32068. Burial will take place following services, at Jacksonville...
Ronald W. Braasch
December 5, 2025
Ronald W. Braasch died peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, in Switzerland, FL. He was born in Moline, IL on April 29, 1933, to Harold L. Braasch and Frances Campbell.
Ronnie was the founder and owner of Ronnie’s Repair Shop.
He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Harriet; three children, Ronald W. Braasch Jr (Donna), John Braasch (Dawn) and Jeanine...
Ninfa S. Flores
December 4, 2025
Ninfa Flores, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away on December 4, 2025, after an extended illness. Born on November 5, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, she leaves behind a legacy defined by love, courage, faith, and compassion.
Ninfa’s adventurous spirit was evident throughout her life. As a committed Navy wife, she embraced every move and new beginning...
Deborah Lee Evans
December 2, 2025
Deborah (Debbie) was born on July 1, 1961 to Darrell and Marjorie (Miller) Rentfrow. She was married to Jackie C. Evans, Jr., for 37 years with 5 children. Matthew Evans, Tina Shannon, Mark Evans, Jackie Martin and Tiffany Evans, and 2 grandsons Daniel Markey and Atlas Evans.
Debbie graduated from Richmond Sr. High School in 1979 and IVY Tech College Richmond...
Frank Edward Murphy, Jr.
December 1, 2025
Frank Edward Murphy Jr., 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away, December 1, 2025, peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family and love. He leaves behind a legacy of service, devotion, and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Penelope Murphy; his daughters,...
Elsie Almira Weakley
November 30, 2025
Mooseheart, IL
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Elsie Weakley
July 12, 1951 – November 30, 2025
Elsie Weakley passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 74, at Orange Park Medical Center.
Born to Edgar and Doris Weakley on July 12, 1951, in Bloomington, Illinois, Elsie was the only daughter among five siblings. She faced the loss of her father at a young age, which made...
Kensel C. Harris
November 24, 2025
Kensel C. Harris, 92, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born to Curtis and Rose Harris on July 4, 1933 in Belmore, Florida. He graduated from Clay High School in 1952. He was a proud army combat veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a water mechanic for DuPont, maintenance supervisor at...
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