Obituaries
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
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
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)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Debra Ann Kirkman
March 1, 2026
Debra Ann Kirkman, 63, of Fleming Island, FL passed away March 1, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at River Christian Church.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
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
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
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...
Debra Lynn Dixon-Krage
February 21, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Lynn Dixon-Krage, a vibrant and loving soul, passed away on February 21, 2026. Born on March 28, 1959, in New York, New York, Debbie moved with her family to Green Cove Springs, Florida in 1969. She attended Clay High School and later earned her GED — a reflection of her determination and strong will, qualities that carried her...
Katrina Suzanne Griffis
February 21, 2026
Katrina “Trina” Suzanne Austin, age 43, of Clay Hill, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the comforting home of her parents, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 14, 1982.
Trina devoted fourteen years of her life working at the Clay County Courthouse. It was a job she loved with coworkers she cherished, until her...
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