Obituaries
Freddie Hancock, Jr.
July 27, 2025
Robert Fred Hancock, Jr. "Freddie", age 54, passed away on July 27, 2025 in Green Cove Springs, FL. Freddie was born on July 29, 1970 to Robert Fred Hancock, Sr. and Patsy Blankenship Hancock in Green Cove Springs, FL.
Freddie loved to spend his time hunting and fishing. He was an avid outdoorsman who felt most at home while in the...
Elizabeth Rose Keller
July 16, 2025
Elizabeth R. Keller (Zerbe) of Middleburg Florida passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 16, 2025 at the age of 90. Elizabeth was born on January 12, 1935 to Ellis B. Zerbe and Ellen M. Zerbe (Declercq) in Mishawaka Indiana where she attended St. Monica's Grade School, St. Joseph's Academy and was a 1953 graduate of Mishawaka...
George Houston Qualls
July 13, 2025
George Houston Qualls, of Green Cove Springs, passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 85.
He was born to Fadie and Letia Qualls on December 27, 1939 in Gadsden, Alabama.
From a young age he enjoyed farming. Growing up in Georgia and Florida he worked on varies farms that grew oranges and cotton. His family eventually moved to Green...
Melissa "Missy" Revels
July 11, 2025
Melissa L. Revels 46 of Green Cove Springs passed away of natural causes in her home, on July 11, 2025.
Melissa was born to Donna Wolf Loyd and Sanford R. Loyd on December 26, 1978, at Baptist Hospital downtown Jacksonville, Fl.
Before she graduated, Melissa achieved the rank of 2nd degree black belt in the art of Tang Soo Do. She was...
Kathleen Cole Gomez
July 10, 2025
Kathleen Cole Gomez, beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, born on August 3, 1950, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 74.
Kathleen was affectionately known as Kathy and ZiZi Kathy. She was born into a large and loving Italian family; she cherished every moment spent with those she loved. Her roots were grounded in tradition,...
Myrna Joy Rynearson
July 6, 2025
Myrna passed away July 6, 2025 in Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 88.
She was born to Lawrence and Flossie Stewart on April 3, 1937 in Cave City, Kentucky.
Myrna married Melvin Rynearson on November 22, 1981. She has two sons Ronald, James and daughter Mary Kay.
She became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on November 7, 1984...
Josephine Zamora Aquino
June 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that Josephine Zamora Aquino, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 73 years old.
Born on August 27, 1951, in Batangas City, Philippines, to Magdalena Dimaano Farol Zamora and Florencio Rosaria Zamora, Josephine earned her Bachelor of Science...
David Lane Chelgren
June 27, 2025
David Lane Chelgren of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 27, 2025, after a battle with cancer. David was a beloved husband of Lora for 55 years, and a loving father to David Allen and Stephen. He was also a generous father-in-law to David Allen’s wife Kim, a devoted grandfather to Hannah...
Troy Darrin Janda
June 26, 2025
Troy Darrin Janda of Alpharetta, Georgia went to be with the Lord June 26, 2025. Troy was born on September 4, 1967, to Gene and Maxine Janda in Green Cove Springs, Florida.
After graduating from Clay High School in 1985, Troy went on to study recording engineering at Full Sail University, graduating in 1991. He then achieved his dream of owning...
Ronnie "Joe" Buchanan
June 25, 2025
Ronnie “Joe” Buchanan passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Guntersville, Alabama on February 17, 1952, to Gene and Fay Buchanan. He served in United States Air Force and was later employed by Design Containers, Inc. until he retired in 2004.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harold. He...
Michael Edward Dorman
June 25, 2025
Michael Edward Dorman of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on June 25, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl Royal, brother to Pat Newman and the kind father of Nikki (TJ) and Megan (Ray). He was the stepfather to Rebecca (Nicholas) and Kathryn (Rob). He was loved as Grandpa/Pop Pop to Ty, Jonathan, Camryn, Haylee, Jaylin, Brody, Zoey,...
Eleanor "Ellen" Marie Mitchell Mattox
June 23, 2025
Eleanor “Ellen” Marie Mitchell Mattox passed away after a sudden illness Monday, June 23, 2025, in Orange Park, Florida, at the age of 77. She was born August 5, 1947, in Palatka, Florida, to the late Thomas Watson and Myrtie Mae Wall Mitchell. After graduating from Clay High School, Ellen moved to south Florida managing Real-estate complexes for several years...
William Randolph Parker, II
June 22, 2025
William Randolph Parker II, 29, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away on June 22nd, 2025. William was born to William and Katherine Parker on September 20th, 1995, in Jacksonville, Florida. He is preceded in death by brother Benjamin Mckenna. He is survived by grandmother Edna Mckenna, parents Katherine and William, stepfather Roger Marr, brother Randy Parker, sister Marie Trester, daughters...
Brian Scott Capo
June 22, 2025
Brian Scott Capo, 54, of Interlachen, Florida passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. Born to John Sidney Capo and Linda Geraldine Capo on August 7th, 1970 in St. Augustine, Florida. Brian graduated high school and worked many years in sales. He was a member of First Black Creek Baptist Church.
Brian was an avid fisherman, a mustang enthusiast, and a...
Gwenn Ann Mills
June 21, 2025
Gwenn Ann Mills was born on March 19, 1955, in Barstow, California to the late Aleda Catherine Mills (Heagy) and Charles George Mills, Jr. She had four siblings. They grew up together in Maryland. Her family instilled in her a love for boating and the water, a strong work ethic, and high self-efficacy; she was afraid of nothing and took...
Judith Carol Freehan
June 21, 2025
Judith Carol Freehan, lovingly known as Carol, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Penney Farms, Florida. Her life was one of kindness, dedication, and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.
Carol was born on December 27, 1943, at the Naval Hospital in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to her devoted parents, Frank and Edith Freehan. The family lived...
William Earl Hughes
June 19, 2025
William Earl Hughes, 66, known to friends as “Bill” and to family as “Billy”, a resident of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Bill was...
James "Jim" Edward Maher
June 15, 2025
James “Jim” Edward Maher, a beloved husband, father, brother, and "Jimpa" to his cherished granddaughter, great-granddaughters, and great-nephew, passed away on June 15th, 2025.
Jim was born on January 2nd, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a proud graduate of Redford High School in Detroit, Michigan, Class of 1961. After graduation, he honorably served his country in the United States Navy,...
John Martin Dubay
June 9, 2025
John Martin Dubay, 74, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 9th, 2025. He was born on December 28th, 1950 to Alcide Fred Dubey and Alda Thibodeau Dubey in Fort Fairfield, Maine. He graduated from Fort Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Maine, class of 1969.
After high school, John joined the Navy, served for 23 years, and reached the...
Michael Christopher Lekas
June 8, 2025
Michael Christopher "Mike" Lekas, 68, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on June 8, 2025, at Haven Hospice located in Orange Park, Florida.
Born on September 4, 1956, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Mike grew up in nearby Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1975. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he found his calling working on...
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