Obituaries

Arlene K. West

Arlene K. West

March 19, 2026

Mobridge, SD

Chapter #929

Arlene West

January 13, 1935 – March 19, 2026

Arlene passed away March 19, 2026 in Moosehaven Skilled Care at the age of 91.

She was born to Ernest and Emma Kautz on January 13, 1935 in Artas, SD.

Arlene married John West on February 23, 1955. He preceded her in death on

November 28, 2011. They had three daughters Kathy, Peggy and...

Bonnie Anne Chapman

Bonnie Anne Chapman

March 18, 2026

Bonnie Anne Chapman, 83, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026.

Born in Berwyn, Illinois and graduated from Nazareth Academy in La Grange, Illinois.

She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Nick Chapman and her beloved son Nicholas Chapman.

She is survived by her children Maureen White, Kathleen March (Dennis), Eileen Thompson (Ted), Greg...

A. Bruce Swenson

A. Bruce Swenson

March 13, 2026

A. Bruce Swenson, 85, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026.

Bruce was born in Rockford, Illinois. As a young boy, he courageously battled and overcame polio, an experience that helped shape his life.

He graduated from East High School, where he met the love of his life, Nancy. He served as president of his senior class and...

Barbara Ann Noel

Barbara Ann Noel

March 13, 2026

Barbara Ann Napier Noel crossed over into the Gloryland Way on March 13, 2026. She was married to the love of her life, Rev. Grady S. Noel, for 67 years, whom she lost in September 2024. They had one daughter, Kristy Ann Dunfee (Rodney), three grandchildren, Kaitlin Noel Prevatt (Jake), Patrick Grady Dunfee (Melody), and Aaron Hughes Dunfee (Sarah), and...

Ida Elizabeth Neal

Ida Elizabeth Neal

March 12, 2026

Ida Elizabeth Neal, 93 of Orange Park Florida passed away March 12,2026 at Lifecare of Orange Park surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born June 2, 1932, in Macon North Carolina to Garland and Louise Overby. Her husband of 72 years Billy L Neal was predeceased. She is survived by her younger Brother Alton Overby of Greensboro, NC, and her (Daughter)...

Michael "Mike" Clyde Davis

Michael "Mike" Clyde Davis

March 9, 2026

MICHAEL (Mike) CLYDE DAVIS, 73, Fleming Island, FL peacefully left this world for the next on Monday, March 9, 2026. Born to Clyde and Mardell (Greene) Davis on February 11, 1953, in Erwin, TN. He was born and raised on a farm, was an Eagle Scout, worked for the railroad, became a highly ranked Freemason, ran a consulting service, served...

Rayford Gann

Rayford Gann

March 7, 2026

Rayford Gann, 83, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 21, 1942.

Rayford proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant after a distinguished military career. His service reflected his strong sense of duty, discipline, and commitment to others.

In addition...

Nancy Christine Swenson

Nancy Christine Swenson

March 6, 2026

Nancy Christine Swenson, 84, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Nancy was born in Rockford, Illinois, and graduated from East High School, where she served as secretary of her senior class. It was there that she met the love of her life, Bruce Swenson. They later married and started a family together....

Margaret McCarthy Gordon

Margaret McCarthy Gordon

March 6, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret Virginia Gordon, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Margaret was born on December 7, 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland, where she grew up and later met the love of her life. After working many years in Jacksonville, Florida, and caring for her...

Donald C. Harnish

Donald C. Harnish

March 5, 2026

Donald C. Harnish, 76, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, leaving behind a life full of stories, service, laughter, and love. Born on November 9, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to Irene and Delbert Harnish, Don grew up with a deep sense of responsibility, curiosity, and a quiet determination that shaped everything he did.

Don’s life took him around the world—literally....

Clifford Marshall Long

Clifford Marshall Long

March 5, 2026

Clifford Marshall Long, 67, of Orange Park, Florida passed away, at home, in the loving arms of family on March 5, 2026.

Clifford was born in Jacksonville, FL on February 08, 1959. He was the fourth son born to Fred and Gloria Long. The family’s primary residence was Orange Park, Florida; however, as part of a Navy family, Clifford spent several...

Linda Gayle Brake

Linda Gayle Brake

March 4, 2026

Linda Gayle Daughtry Brake—a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and a faithful woman of God.

Linda Gayle was born on February 18, 1944, to her parents Ruth Jacobs and Judson Daugherty. She grew up surrounded by family and shared life with her five sisters: Dolores, Laverne, Yvonne, Kathy, and Edwina. Those early years helped shape the caring and loving woman...

Michael John Borkowski

Michael John Borkowski

March 2, 2026

Michael John "Mike" Borkowski, 75, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on February 2, 1951, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Mike lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his country, and those around him. Mike had a very goofy and playful personality, his favorite saying was “its in the mail.” He loved to laugh and...

Marilyn "Lyn" Hitchcock Lewis

Marilyn "Lyn" Hitchcock Lewis

March 2, 2026

Marilyn “Lyn” Joyce Hitchcock Lewis, 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away March 2, 2026. She was born to George Marshall and Alvia Caroline Atkinson Hitchcock on November 11, 1938 in Everett, Pennsylvania. Lyn graduated from Frostburg State Teacher’s College in Maryland and married her love, James Daniel “Dan” Lewis, Jr. on June 19, 1965. They were married 53 years.

Lyn was...

Virginia "Ginny" Gage

Virginia "Ginny" Gage

March 2, 2026

Virginia ‘Ginny’ Gage

(March 9, 1952 – March 2, 2026)

Ginny was born March 9, 1952, in New York, New York to John Murphy and Barbara Tripp. Throughout her life, she worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant, Certified Nurse’s Assistant, and a Business owner.

Ginny was a founding member of the Women of the Moose Brooksville Chapter in Florida and remained active with...

Debra "Debbie" Ann Kirkman

Debra "Debbie" Ann Kirkman

March 1, 2026

Debra (Debbie) Ann Kirkman, age 63, of Fleming Island, FL passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at her home which she affectionately referred to as 'her paradise' or 'heaven on earth'. She was the beloved daughter of Larry and Barbara Kirkman and born at Ft. Campbell, KY on March 14,1962.

Debbie was very talented and energetic. She had a huge love...

Virginia Rose Hefferin

Virginia Rose Hefferin

March 1, 2026

Virginia Rose Hefferin, 87, of Green Cove Springs, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026.

Virginia was born on July 4, 1938, in Cairo, OH to Loel Judy and Evelyn Judy. She graduated from Clay High School in 1956 and later worked for the United States Department of Agriculture.

She shared a loving marriage with her husband, Jack Hefferin, and the two...

Patrick J. Mizzen

Patrick J. Mizzen

February 23, 2026

The Man, the Myth, the Legend, Patrick “Pat” Mizzen, 78, has passed on from this life on February 23, 2026.

Known to many as Dad, Papa, and Superman, was born August 17, 1947, to Percy and Winifred Mizzen in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

From an early age, he embodied strength, humility, and an unwavering sense of duty that would define his remarkable life. Pat...

Kimberly Celeste Pope Shiver

Kimberly Celeste Pope Shiver

February 23, 2026

Kimberly Celeste Pope Shiver, 64, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 23, 2026.

Kim is survived by her husband of 46 years Mark Shiver; son, Jeremy Scott Shiver (Amy); son, Daniel Bart Hutchins JR (Katrina, Daniel III); Shannon Nicole Shiver (Jonathan); mother, Winifed Dorothy Pope; brother, Gregory Alan Pope (Carol, Amber ,Kara) and numerous nieces & nephews.

Kim began her career...

Claudia Elizabeth Hale-Ruble

Claudia Elizabeth Hale-Ruble

February 22, 2026

Claudia Elizabeth Hale Ruble, 76, of Middleburg, Florida passed away 2/22/2026. Born to Claude & Nancy Hale on 4/13/1949 in Bluefield, West Virginia. She graduated from Beaver High School in Bluefield West Virginia in 1967. She attended First Baptist Church in Middleburg. Hobbies/past-times included family, church & yard sales. She will be remembered for being a loving sister, mother and...