Obituaries
Jeanne H. McEldowney
May 2, 2026
Jeanne Hagen Nave McEldowney, 99, of Penney Farms, Florida, passed away on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026. Born on Monday, June 28th, 1926, in Webster, South Dakota, she is the daughter of the late Alfred Hagen and Mae (Karstad) Hagen.
Jeanne was trained as a nurse at Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, Minnesota. She and her first husband Bob Nave were...
Michele Dianne Schaub
May 2, 2026
Michele Dianne Schaub, aged 41, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on May 2, 2026. Michele was born on December 30, 1984 to Dawn Schaub in Orange Park, FL.
Michele was a 2003 graduate of Clay High School, and a 2006 graduate of Florida Metropolitan University. In her free time, she could often be found crafting and creating. Michele was...
Franklin Lee Hutchinson
May 1, 2026
Franklin Lee Hutchinson, 68, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on May 1st, 2026.
A visitation will be held in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Friday, May 15th, 2026. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00pm.
Graveside services will be held the following day at 3:00pm at Holly Hill Memorial Park.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
Marie Martini Giannini
May 1, 2026
Marie Martini Giannini, 84, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on May 1st, 2026.
A memorial service will be held in the Broadus-Raines Chapel at 11:00am on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 with Pastor Christian Pope officiating.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
Charles J. McGuckin
April 30, 2026
On April 30th, 2026, Charles Jackie McGuckin of Middleburg, Florida was called home by our Lord and Saviour. The world lost a great man that day, but heaven needed him more. A devoted husband, loving father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Papa, Pa, and above all else a faithful servant of God.
Born in Mazieres, France on August 10th, 1945, the son of...
Linnette Rene Concannon
April 28, 2026
Linnette Rene Concannon, of Middleburg, passed away on April 28, 2026, at the age of 63.
Linnette was the kind of person you didn’t forget. She was fun, funny, and full of life—the one who could make you laugh when you needed it most and remind you not to take things too seriously. She had a free spirit and a love...
Will Burdette
April 26, 2026
William Burdette, aged 20, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on April 26, 2026. He was born on November 14, 2005. He leaves behind, his mother Amy Norris, his twin sister Donnanne Burdette, youngest sibling Jenna Norris, and his grandmother Donna Norris.
He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed both playing and watching games. In his elementary school years he played...
Joshua Wayne Farris
April 25, 2026
Josh Farris, 44, of Orange Park, FL passed away on April 25, 2026.
Joshua was born in Simi Valley, California, to Debbie Hartley and David Farris.
He proudly served in the United States Navy for 24 years as an Aviation Ordnanceman, achieving the rank of AO1. His dedication to service and country was a defining part of his life.
Joshua had a deep...
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Hunt
April 25, 2026
Charles "Chuck" Hunt, 56, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Apil 25, 2026.
Rosemarie Colgate
April 24, 2026
Rose Marie Colgate, of Green Cove Springs, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and kindhearted soul, passed away on April 24th, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and generosity.
Born on May 27th, 1958, in Pensacola, Florida, Rose Marie was the beloved daughter of Pearly Irene and Robert Ford Nichelson. From an early age, she carried a compassionate...
Lois E. Woodward
April 17, 2026
Lois Evelyn (Flick) Woodward, 91, of Orange Park, FL peacefully went to be with the Lord Friday, April 17, 2026.
She was born to Clarence and Minnie (Fennel) Flick on June 7, 1934, in Fenelton, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Butler, Pennsylvania.
She was graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1956. She was...
Allen Clark
April 17, 2026
Allen Clark, 41, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away on April 17, 2026, in St. Augustine, Florida. Allen was born on January 8, 1985, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Helen and Cary Clark. He graduated from Clay High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy for seven years, achieving the rank of E-4, Petty Officer Third Class....
Chuck A. Curtis, Jr.
April 17, 2026
Chester (Chuck) Abram Curtis Jr., 70, of Jacksonville, FL. passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1955, in Great Barrington, MA. He was lovingly raised by his late father Chester Abram Curtis Sr., along with his late grandmother, Laura Coon Curtis, and his aunt, Dottie Oen.
Chuck graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls...
Robert William Hartley
April 15, 2026
Robert “Bob” William Hartley passed away on the morning of April 15, 2025, at Seagrass Villages in Fleming Island. He was 86 years old.
Bob was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and as a teenager moved to Florida with his family. He has spent most of his adult life in Clay County, in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.
He served in the...
James "Buddy" Hinson, Jr.
April 11, 2026
James “Buddy” Curtis Hinson Jr., born on November 10, 1960, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family.
Buddy was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he spent his early years before eventually settling in Palatka, Florida.
He spent his years working in the railcar industry, where...
Reggie L. Heath
April 11, 2026
Reggie L. Heath, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 11, 1953.
Reggie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who valued family above all else. He is survived by his loyal and loving wife of 53 years, Gail Boutet Heath; his son, Ryan Eldon E. Heath...
Lois (Lolly) Lorene Perry
April 11, 2026
On April 11th, Lois ‘Lolly’ Perry went to the home she spoke of so often. While there is a hole in the hearts of her family, we find comfort and peace in knowing she is where she always longed to be. Anyone who knew Lolly knew two things: she loved Jesus, and she had an unbreakable loyalty and love for...
Mary Randolph Key
April 8, 2026
Mary Luretha Randolph Lengfellner Key (Oct 6, 1940 - April 8, 2026) passed away just after midnight, April 8, peacefully resting in her bed at MooseHaven in Orange Park, Florida, just across the St. John's River from her long-time home in Jacksonville. She was 85 years old.
Mary was born on October 6, 1940, near Cincinnati, Ohio, to Charles and Nettie...
Ricardo Taitingfong Castro
April 7, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ricardo Taitingfong Castro
September 17, 1949 – April 07, 2026
Ricardo "Rick" Castro, 76, *a Vietnam veteran*, formerly of Tamuning/Dededo Guam and recently of Green Cove Springs, Florida, was called to rest on April 7, 2026.
A man of deep faith and even deeper joy, Ricardo was known as the ultimate "Papa" and the best dad his children could...
Barrett Bryan Johnson
April 7, 2026
Barrett Bryan Johnson, 46, beloved husband, father, son and friend, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters on April 7, 2026.
Barrett was born on January 5, 1980, in Gainesville, Florida. After a few years, Barrett’s family relocated to Tallahassee, Florida. (Beginning a love for FSU at an early age). By the age of eight, they moved...
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