Obituaries
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...
John L. "Jack" Stephens, Jr.
June 8, 2025
John L. “Jack” Stephens, Jr. Penney Farms, FL
John Stephens, 97, died on Sunday, June 8, at Penney Farms Retirement Community in Florida. He leaves his wife of 74 years and 357 days, Helen Chatfield Stephens, sons Brian (Linda) of Centerville, Ohio, and John (Debbie) of Iron Station, North Carolina; daughter Rebecca (Charles) Duncan of Cary, North Carolina; grandchildren Kathy Herr,...
Daniel John Deptula
June 6, 2025
Daniel John Deptula passed away peacefully in hospice care in Palatka, Florida, on June 6, 2025, at the age of 54, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in New Jersey to Walter and Jeanette Deptula, Dan lived a life defined by service, strength, and adventure. A 1993 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, he continued his leadership journey at...
Jeannette B. Freyburger
June 4, 2025
Jeannette Freyburger, age 100, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. She was born to Cloyd H. Barcroft and Florence (Cooley) Barcroft on February 26, 1925, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jeannette graduated from Albion College in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
She met a young doctoral student, Walter A. Freyburger of Penfield, Pennsylvania, on her first day of...
Arthur James Miles, Jr.
June 4, 2025
Arthur James Miles, Jr. June 2, 1949 – June 4, 2025
Arthur James Miles, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and servant of Christ, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in Penney Farms, Florida, just two days after his 76th birthday. He died after a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurodegenerative disease that...
George J. "Nick" Smichnick
June 4, 2025
George Joseph "Nick" Smichnick was born December 1, 1935, passed away on June 4, 2025. Nick was the son of the late Joseph and Gladys Smichnick of Monongahela, Pa.
As a young sailor he was single Dad to his three young children. He specialized in Aviation Ordinance aboard numerous aircraft carriers before meeting the love of his life of 56 years,...
John "Skip" Aubrey Bogley
June 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of John “Skip” Aubrey Bogley
December 3, 1947 – June 3, 2025
John Aubrey Bogley, lovingly known to all as Skip, passed away early on June 3, 2025. A man of deep love, unwavering dedication, and quiet strength. Skip lived by the values that mattered most: family devotion, working hard, and passing along the lessons life had taught him.
Skip...
Diane King
June 1, 2025
Diane King was born on February 28th, 1952, in Hahira, GA. She passed away on June 1st, 2025, in Fleming Island, FL, where she had called home for 25 years. In 1978, Diane married her beloved husband, Gene. Together, they would spend the next 47 years living a life full of experiences, partnership, and a steadfast love shared between them....
Casandra Scott
June 1, 2025
Casandra Scott, age 82, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Casandra was a strong, kind-hearted woman whose presence touched the lives of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mary Lou Lunsford and Ben Harold Scott, as well as her cherished daughters Cindy (Cynthia...
Reba Johnson
May 29, 2025
Reba was born on February 16, 1934 to Chester and Evelyn Jackson in San Angelo, Texas. She had two younger sisters, Wanda (deceased) and Linda. Her family lived in various cities and towns across Texas. She also lived with her grandparents in Blackwell, Texas and had fond memories of life with them on their farm.
In her teen years, Reba enjoyed...
Quay "Jack" Quinn
May 28, 2025
Quay “Jack” Quinn
May 26, 1929 – May 28, 2025
Quay “Jack” Quinn, 96, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, just two days after celebrating his 96th birthday. Born on May 26, 1929, Jack was born a coal miner’s son and raised alongside his six siblings, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for hard work, nature, and family.
Jack proudly served in...
Hubert M. Fullwood, Sr.
May 28, 2025
Hubert M. Fullwood, 85, of Penney Farms, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28th, 2025. Born on October 14th, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida, Hubert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, enlisting in 1958 and receiving an honorable discharge in 1962. Following his service, he began a long and dedicated career as an...
Stephan Andrew Kahn
May 25, 2025
Stephan Andrew Kahn, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend, passed away on May 25, 2025, at his home in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Born on May 31, 1943, in the Bronx, New York, Steve lived a remarkable life filled with joy, laughter, and adventure.
Known for his infectious smile and upbeat personality, Steve embodied the spirit of positivity,...
Michael Hampton Groover, M.D.
May 24, 2025
Michael Hampton Groover, M.D., age 60, died in his sleep Saturday, May 24 in Fleming Island, Florida.
Hampton was born in Americus, Georgia July 8, 1964. He grew up in Thomasville, the second of four children born to Mike and Diana Hatten Groover.
Hampton graduated from the University of Georgia in 1986. It was there that he met Susan Varner who would...
Martica Ann Sharpless
May 24, 2025
Martica Ann Sharpless, 65, of Jacksonville Florida, passed away on May 24, 2025.
Martica was born on August 11, 1959 to Jack and Mary Catherine Coffey in Valdosta, Georgia. After Martica graduated from Valdosta High School in 1977, she went on to study Early Childhood Education at Valdosta State College.
After graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education, she started her...
Daniel P. Moore, Sr.
May 23, 2025
Daniel P. Moore, Sr. tragically passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in a motorcycle accident while riding with his grandson Steven in Jacksonville, Florida.
Dan was married to his beloved wife of 47 years Joyce (Benevides) Moore.
He was born in Somerset, MA and lived most of his life there, raising a family together with his wife Joyce. He was a...
Donald Allen Roberts
May 23, 2025
Donald Allen Roberts, 78, passed away May 23, 2025 unexpectedly.
Born to parents John and Freda Roberts on January 6, 1947 in Wellsboro, PA. He is the oldest of 4 siblings, Jean(deceased), Joan and Dale.
He graduated from Wellsboro Senior High in 1966. After graduating from High school, he enlisted into the Navy. He served his country in the Vietnam War on...
Keith Allen Roberts
May 23, 2025
Keith Allen Roberts, 44, passed away on May 23, 2025, unexpectedly.
Born to Donald Allen and Mary Lynn Roberts on September 5, 1980, in Jacksonville, FL. He has a sister, Kimberly. She is married to Daryl Lahodny, and they have a daughter, Kara.
He graduated from Ft. Worth Independent School District in 2001. After graduating from High School, he entered into the...
Jeremiah "Jeremy" Beck
May 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeremiah “Jeremy” Beck
March 30, 1982 – May 21, 2025
Jeremiah “Jeremy” Beck, 43, of Keystone Heights, Florida, passed away tragically in a boating accident on May 21, 2025 in Palatka, Florida. Born on March 30, 1982 in Hinesville, Georgia, Jeremy was a devoted father, son, and friend whose quiet strength and kind spirit left a lasting impression...
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