Obituaries

Frances L. Kelley

Frances L. Kelley

September 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Frances L. Kelley, at the age of 90 on September 7th, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family at her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

Heaven has gained a beautiful angel!

Frances was born on November 21st, 1934, in Sampson Alabama. She grew up and graduated in Florala, Alabama.

She...

Juanita McGee

Juanita McGee

September 4, 2025

Juanita McGee, 91, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on September 4th, 2025. Born to Clyde and Myrtle Ethridge on March 24th, 1934 in Andrews, South Carolina. Long time member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and birdwatching. 

Preceded in death by Parents - Clyde and Myrtle Ethridge; Husband - Cecil McGee; Daughter - Anita McGee; Sister’s...

Penny Dalton Knepper

Penny Dalton Knepper

September 4, 2025

Penny Dalton Knepper, 66, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on September 4, 2025.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Hibernia Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Traylor officiating.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Magnolia Cemetery with Pastor Scott Yirka officiating.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Mae Harriet Rooy

Mae Harriet Rooy

September 1, 2025

Memorial for Mae Rooy (Van Dyk)

Mae Harriet Rooy passed away at the age of 96 at the Orange Park Hospital, Florida. She was born to Mace Van Dyk and Sadie Pousma in North Haledon, New Jersey on November 1, 1928. She attended Eastern Christian Schools prior to going to Calvin College where she received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education....

Lynda Dapra

Lynda Dapra

September 1, 2025

Lynda Dapra, 65, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on September 1, 2025.

Born to John McGready and Gloria DePuy on November 2, 1959, in Newburgh, NY, she graduated from Cornwall Central High School. She later moved to Jacksonville and worked in Administration & Credit/Finance at Benjamin Moore & Co. for 34 years.

Lynda married Don Dapra on July 11, 1998....

Rudy Enriquez Simon

Rudy Enriquez Simon

September 1, 2025

Rudy Enriquez Simon, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025 at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital surrounded by his family. Rudy was born in the Philippines to Isabela Simon, Sr. and Emerenciana Enriquez Simon.

He was a member of U.S. Navy where he served 26 years, following that he was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 10 years....

Conny North

Conny North

August 29, 2025

Conny North, 73, of New Brockton, AL passed away on August 29, 2025. She was born in Brooksville, FL to Lucius North and Audrey Elizabeth Forsythe-North on January 22, 1952. Conny grew up and lived most of her life in Saint Augustine, FL. She dedicated her life to serving and caring for others. Conny worked in the St. Johns County...

Jessica Kim Frazer

Jessica Kim Frazer

August 29, 2025

Jessica Kim Frazer, 48, of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on August 29, 2025. She was born to Paul and Joan Mooney on July 5, 1977, in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Jessica graduated from B.M.C. Durfee class of 1995. She was a proud military spouse, married to Michael Frazer. She enjoyed Disney parks, traveling, tending to her lilies and spending time with...

Lester Eugene "Gene" Wilson

Lester Eugene "Gene" Wilson

August 28, 2025

Lester Eugene Wilson (Gene), 95 years of age, Middleburg, FL passed away on August 28, 2025 at 7:20 pm. He was born in Coalfield, TN to Cora Elizabeth and Charles Houston Wilson on July 13, 1930. He graduated from Coalfield High School. Gene enlisted in the Army, following his older brothers, Kenneth and Glenn. His career of 30 years was...

Catherine Kaczmar Patton

Catherine Kaczmar Patton

August 27, 2025

Catherine Kaczmar Patton, 71 of Fleming Island, FL passed away on August 27th, 2025. She was born January 11th, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Estelle Breeden and Stephen Kaczmar. Cathy was a resident of Green Cove Springs all of her life until moving to Fleming Island. She was a member of Harbor Baptist Church where she felt lots...

Carl Alton Johnson

Carl Alton Johnson

August 26, 2025

Carl Alton Johnson

April 17, 1977 – August 26, 2025

Carl Alton Johnson, 48, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, after a courageous 20-year battle with Common Variable Immune Deficiency.

Born on April 17, 1977, in Landstuhl, Germany, where his parents were stationed, Carl’s life was...

Regina T. Kocher

Regina T. Kocher

August 26, 2025



Regina T. (Oleniczak) (McConville) Kocher

Born Elizabeth, New Jersey in 1947

Regina went to almighty God after a long battle with dementia.

She was a teacher in the Elizabeth and Newark, NJ public school systems and the Catholic School system Elizabeth, NJ

Legal secretary for a Law firm in Mendham, NJ

HR Director, The Hartford in Newark, NJ

Later a business teacher in the Ohio (Strongsville)...

Judith Ann Owens

Judith Ann Owens

August 25, 2025

A Life Well-Lived: Remembering

Judith Ann Owens

On August 25, 2025, the world lost a bright light with the passing of Judith Ann Owens, at the age of 66. She left this world as she lived in it, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born to Parents(deceased) Joseph and Alice Dittman on January 2, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, Judy was a special...

Delmer Teske

Delmer Teske

August 25, 2025

Juneau County, WI

Lodge #1913

Delmer Teske

July 5, 1935 – August 25, 2025

Delmer passed away August 25, 2025 in the Moosehaven Skilled Care at the age of 90.

He was born to Gustaf and Hilda Teske on July 5, 1935 in Leduc, Alberta, Canada.

Delmer married Delvera on August 14, 1957. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2015. They had one daughter...

Muriel Brasfield

Muriel Brasfield

August 20, 2025

Muriel Brasfield of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home, on August 20, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Farnborough, England, and later made her home in both Florida and Alabama, where she built a life filled with love, family, and friendship. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles and her...

Virgil G. Jones

Virgil G. Jones

August 19, 2025

Virgil G. Jones, 64, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born on February 23, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the beloved son of John Paul and Elizabeth Virginia Jones.

A proud graduate of Clay High School in 1979, Virgil served honorably in the U.S. Army and Florida National Guard. Throughout his career, he demonstrated...

Peter Alan Wengert

Peter Alan Wengert

August 19, 2025

Peter Wengert of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully August 19, 2025, at St. Vincent's Southside under the care of Hospice.

Born to parents Walter Wengert and Patricia Wood on June 13, 1967, in Fort Sill, OK.

Peter is survived by his twin daughters, Courtney and Hailey Wengert; his parents Walter and Betty Wengert and Patricia and Garry Wood; and sisters Debbie Morris...

Hilda Joyce Cook Dukes

Hilda Joyce Cook Dukes

August 17, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of my beloved Mother, Hilda Joyce Cook Dukes, who left this world peacefully on August 17,2025 at the age of 71 in Orange Park, Fl

Born on December 3,1953 in Colquitt Georgia in Miller County as the only child, she lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and unwavering...

Alexander Frank Morway

Alexander Frank Morway

August 17, 2025

On August 17, 2025, the world lost a remarkable soul when Alexander “Alex” Morway, age 30, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away.

Born to Ronald and Melanie Morway on October 19th, 1994, in Orlando, Florida, Alex grew into a man defined by strength, loyalty, and a heart full of love. He served his country with pride in the United States...

Dorothy Jean Wilson

Dorothy Jean Wilson

August 16, 2025

Dorothy Jean Wilson, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025.

Born on April 21, 1944 in Augusta, Georgia, to Cecil R. Odom and Dorothy Marian Cowell. Dorothy lived a life filled with love, service, and creativity. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Ronald Wilson; her sisters, Marjorie Martin of Las Vegas, NV, and Cecilia Roles of...