Obituaries
William E. Lazuka
February 12, 2026
Palmer, AK
Lodge #793
William E Lazuka
February 24, 1940 – February 12, 2026
Bill passed away February 12, 2026 in the Moosehaven Memory Care at the age of 86.
He was born to Walter and Irene Lazuka on February 24, 1940 in Chicago, IL. Bill has two brothers, Walter and Richard and two sisters Lorette and Anita.
Bill’s first as a licensed Thoroughbred trainer in...
Melvin "Joe" Caddell
February 9, 2026
Melvin “Joe” Caddell passed away on February 9, 2026, leaving behind a life full of love, loyalty, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Born on May 18, 1940, Joe lived a life defined not by grand gestures, but by the quiet, steady commitment he gave to the people he loved most, especially his wife.
Joe married the love of his life, Louise Caddell,...
Michael "Mike" Davis Lane
February 6, 2026
Michael “Mike” Davis Lane, age 69, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2026.
Mike was born on November 27, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, to William and Vera Lane.
Together, Mike and Lorrie Lane raised two sons, Michael and Chris, and shared many years of family and memories.
Mike spent his life working with his hands and his heart. With the mind...
Roger Wall
February 4, 2026
Roger Wayne Wall, 83, went home into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Roger was born on April 19, 1942, to Florian “Buck” Wall and Marie Futch. He was born and remained a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs, a community he loved deeply.
Roger graduated from Clay High School in 1960 and proudly enlisted in the United States...
Shirley E. Sweat McLane
February 3, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Shirley E. Sweat McLane, who died peacefully in her home in Drs. Inlet, Florida, on February 3, 2026. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her sons. Shirley was a cherished member of the community, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit.
Born on...
Betty Jean Todd
February 3, 2026
Betty Jean Todd, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Betty was born on May 5, 1943 to Estelle Miller, Ottis Jones and stepdad Bill Miller in Brunswick, Georgia. Betty was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She loved spending time with family, hunting, fishing, garage sales...
Catherine F. Donovan
January 31, 2026
Catherine F. Donovan (Murphy) of Fleming Island Florida, formerly of Holbrook and Easton MA and lovingly known to many as Kitty passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 31,2026 at the age of 78, after a brief illness.
Born on May 2,1947 in Boston MA. Kitty was greatly loved by her late mother Anna (McCarthy) Murphy/McKeon and her late father...
Debbie Lorraine Vandergrift
January 31, 2026
Debbie Lorraine Vandergrift, age 59, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away January 31, 2026, 1:35am.
Born to John & Marie Worrell (nee Baldwin), on October 13, 1966, in Camden, NJ.
Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ.
Was married to, and preceded in death, by Daniel Vandergrift, Sr.
She will be remembered by family and friends as someone with a caring...
Barbara Jacobson Dorsey
January 30, 2026
Barbara Jacobson Dorsey, 77, of St Johns, FL, passed away on January 30, 2026. A native of Stoneham, MA, Barbara was born on August 9, 1948, to Oscar and Anna (Truedson) Jacobson, one of three children.
Barbara earned a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Stephens College and a Master’s degree in the Arts from the University of Connecticut. Following graduate...
Robert "Bob" Rawling
January 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” Rawling, age 60, of Green Cove Springs, Fl. passed away on January 28, 2026.
Bob was born on October 9, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harold and Anita Rawling.
Bob was a passionate man. He loved his brothers Harold, Tommy, and sister Peggy very much. All the pets that the family had were all his favorites. Bob was a graduate...
Rafaela Baena González Hon
January 28, 2026
In loving memory,
Rafaela Baena González Hon, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida. She was born on April 2, 1932, in Córdoba, Spain, to Ricardo Baena Jover and Rafaela González Laguna.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Arthur Lee Hon; her dear sons and their spouses, Luis Albert Hon (Charlene) and David Hon Sr....
John Amos, III
January 27, 2026
John Amos III, age 80, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026 with his family by his side at Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to John Amos Jr. and Patricia McConnell Amos.
John proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. By trade, he was an electrician and an auto...
Joyce Hamilton
January 25, 2026
Terry Joyce Smith Hamilton, age 83, a longtime resident of Lavonia, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Haven – Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park, FL. Born on July 12, 1942, in Gainesville, GA, Joyce was the daughter of the late Loy and Dair Barrett Smith.
After graduating from high school, Joyce attended Young Harris College...
Bonny W. Padgett
January 24, 2026
Bonny Wills Padgett, born on November 11, 1940, in Washington, Georgia, passed away on January 24, 2026, at age 85.
He served in the army during the Korean War Era from 1962 to 1965 and had a 40-year career at Winn Dixie Stores Inc.
Bonny married Brenda Gayle Padgett in 1967, and they enjoyed 59 years together, raising three children: Paula, Rory,...
Susan Stobe
January 21, 2026
Susan Stobe, age 82, from Orange Park, FL, passed away on January 21, 2026. Susan was born to Robert & Jane Soukup on February 3, 1943 in Astoria, NY, where she resided into early adulthood and graduated from Queens College with a degree in Administration. She retired from Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Associates in Orange Park, FL in 2005.
Susan was...
Ronald M. Rosenbaum
January 21, 2026
Ronald M. Rosenbaum, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Palatka, Florida.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he spent his later years in Florida, moving there in 2015.
During his life, Ronald enjoyed simple pleasures—playing bingo, visiting the casino, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan and loved being on the boat, in nature,...
Rev. Wendell Paul Karsen
January 19, 2026
On Monday morning January 19, Wendell Paul Karsen went to his eternal HOME after a 4 month decline due to a rare kidney cancer that had spread to his lung and elsewhere. He was able to be home and continue participating as much as possible in life here in our community and church until less than a week before he...
Charles Henry Goodman, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Charles Henry Goodman Jr., known as Chuck, passed away on January 19, 2026 in Green Cove Springs, FL. Chuck was born on 06/25/1945 to Charles H. Goodman, Sr. and Virginia Goodman in Louisville, KY.
Chuck proudly served his country for 26 years in the United States Navy retiring as a Senior Chief - a reflection of his sense of duty and...
Mirta Iris Castillo Cruz
January 19, 2026
Mirta Iris Castillo Cruz beloved wife to Miguel A. Colon Sr. And mother to 5 children Luis A. Castillo, Carlos J. Castillo, Merary Tallman, Jose A. Mangual and Miguel A. Colon Jr, and their spouses. And leaves behind 20+ grandchildren and Daughter of Alejandro Cruz and Juana Marquez.
Mirta took special joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren caring...
William Taylor
January 15, 2026
William Taylor, 83, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on January 15, 2026 at home. William was born on April 21, 1942 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of William H. and Vilda (Elliott) Taylor. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years as a flight engineer. Throughout his...
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