Obituaries

Paul Mason Skaggs

Paul Mason Skaggs

July 1, 2026

Paul Mason Skaggs, 91, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away on July 1, 2026.

A memorial service will be held in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00am with Pastor Christian Pope officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00am. 

A full obituary will be forthcoming. 

William Michael Benzi

William Michael Benzi

June 30, 2026

In loving memory of William Michael Benzi 1942 – 2026

William Michael Benzi, widely known as Bill, of Hastings, Florida, passed away on June 30th, 2026.

Born in 1942 in Guilford, Connecticut, to the late Arthur Dominic Benzi and Mary Natowich Benzi, Bill grew up in a household with five siblings. He called Guilford home until he answered the call to serve...

Maria Terésa Rodriguez Scott

Maria Terésa Rodriguez Scott

June 29, 2026

Maria Terésa Rodriguez-Scott was born to Jan and Benjamin Rodriguez on June 20, 1973 in Jacksonville, Fl. She passed away June 29, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL.

She is survived by her mother Janet Harney and step father Russ Harney, her sister and brother in law: Mellissa and Thomas Richards, her sister: Ove Rodriguez, her sister: Linda Perry, her brother and sister...

Richard Allen Moore, Jr.

Richard Allen Moore, Jr.

June 26, 2026

Richard Allen Moore, Jr., age 64, of Orange Park, passed away on June 26, 2026. 

Full obituary forthcoming. 

A memorial service will be held in Ricky's honor on Saturday, July 11th at 11:00AM in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Guests are welcome to arrive at 10:30AM. 

Janet McGill Wortham

Janet McGill Wortham

June 24, 2026

Janet Marie Wortham, 77, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in St. Augustine, Florida. Born on June 21, 1949, Janet recently celebrated her 77th birthday surrounded by love and cherished memories.

A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor on July 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Stephen Family Life Center, located at...

Ann Louise Garrison

Ann Louise Garrison

June 22, 2026

Ann Louise Garrison (née Moseley) of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.

Born on April 15, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Joseph and Maye Regina (née Floyd) Moseley and was raised on Army bases around the world. She graduated from Heidelberg High School in Heidelberg, Germany in 1977. After graduation, she worked as a Deputy Clerk for...

Ron Douglas Price

Ron Douglas Price

June 19, 2026

Ron Price, 68, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and countless lives touched by his kindness and generosity.

Born on February 15, 1958, to Curtis and Betty Price, Ron graduated from Englewood High School, where he formed friendships that remained strong throughout his life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Anita "Missy" Price; his brother, Dwight...

Sharon Parks

Sharon Parks

June 17, 2026

Sharon VanGelderen Parks went home to her Heavenly Father on June 17, 2026. She is now walking on streets of gold with her beloved husband and other loved ones that have gone on before.

Sharon was born on June 21, 1945, in St. Augustine, FL to Alvin VanGelderen and Grace Smith. Sharon grew up playing on St. George Street and the...

Billy Ray Shrum

Billy Ray Shrum

June 16, 2026

Billy Ray Shrum, age 72, of Middleburg, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1953, in Whitwell, Tennessee.

He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A man of God and a veteran of the Marine Corps, he loved his family and friends. He was a member of...

Karen "Gaga" Robertson Jones

Karen "Gaga" Robertson Jones

June 16, 2026

Karen “Gaga” Robertson Jones 

October 26th, 1947 – June 16th, 2026

With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Karen Robertson Jones, who entered into eternal rest on June 16th, 2026 at the age of 78.

Born on October 26th, 1947 in Savannah, Georgia, Karen was the beloved child of Dorothy “Dot” & Edgar C. Robertson. She lived...

Linda L. Klidies

Linda L. Klidies

June 13, 2026

Linda L. Klidies, age 83, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on June 13, 2026.

Full obituary forthcoming. 

A memorial service will be held in Linda's honor on Friday, July 31st at 11:00AM in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Guests are welcome to arrive starting at 10:30AM. 

Joyce Jeffers

Joyce Jeffers

June 8, 2026

Joyce Jeffers was born March 22, 1941. She passed away June 8, 2026. She was the wife of Harry Lee Jeffers. Joyce was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Fred and Merrill Alford. Joyce worked as a Clay County school bus driver, which she loved. She was a member of the Doctors Inlet Church of God. Joyce will be remembered for...

Dorothy Jean Link Mauldin

Dorothy Jean Link Mauldin

June 6, 2026

Dorothy Jean Link Mauldin peacefully passed away with her family and friends at her side on June 6, 2026.

Dorothy was born on August 4, 1944 in Bremerton, Washington, but lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She loved music and loved to dance. She would dance around the house and grab anyone...

Henry Lee McKinney, Jr.

Henry Lee McKinney, Jr.

June 5, 2026

Henry Lee McKinney Jr., 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 5, 2026. Per his instructions, his family insists you know that he went out in a legendary surfing accident, and not from his brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on May 23, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida, Henry was a man who loved his family fiercely, never...

Benjamin Hill Ross

Benjamin Hill Ross

June 4, 2026

Benjamin Hill Ross, 86, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Born in Eufaula, Alabama, on July 19, 1939, Benjamin was the son of the late Charles Robert Ross and Estelle Coleman Ross. After graduating from Eufaula High School, he answered the call to serve his country, embarking on a distinguished 20-year career in the United States...

Marcus David Chesser

Marcus David Chesser

June 3, 2026

Marcus David Chesser, age 50, of Middleburg, FL passed away June 3rd, 2026. Mark was born July 27, 1975.

Mark enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, fishing, bonfires and spending time with family. Growing up around horses led him to become an amazing farrier. Mark took pride in his work, always teaching his skills to those that wanted to learn. He even taught...

Richard L. Garrison

Richard L. Garrison

June 2, 2026

Mr. Richard L. Garrison, age 101 years old, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on June 2, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Florida.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Dulce Marie Garrison and his parents.

He is survived by two daughters, Rita Altman of Green Cove Springs, Florida and Rose Pavey (Carl) of Lake City,...

Marty Pigue Allen

Marty Pigue Allen

June 2, 2026

Mrs. Martha “Marty” Pigue Allen, 79, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2026.

Marty was born on November 7, 1946, in Green Cove Springs, Florida, to the late Herschel Vernon Pigue and Martha Ramsey Pigue. On December 1, 1970, she married the love of her life, James Ronald “Ron” Allen, and together they...

Dennis M. Shurgalla

Dennis M. Shurgalla

June 1, 2026

Dennis M. Shurgalla, age 76 years, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away June 1, 2026. He was born in St. Louis, MO to John and Ruth (Bogus) Shurgalla in 1950.

He moved to Baltimore, MD in 1962 and graduated from Patterson High School in 1967. He worked for the Social Security Administration for 5 years. He started working for the...

Ann Shirley Schultz

Ann Shirley Schultz

May 29, 2026

The much-beloved Ann Shirley Schultz of Green Cove Springs, FL quietly passed away May 29, 2026 at her eldest son’s home. She was 88 years old, born July 18, 1937 to Joseph Daniel Schultz and Gladys Clarise Schultz (née Barfield).

She worked doing what she enjoyed - fixing and repairing mechanical equipment at Maxwell House and Benners Glass Company. Even in...