Obituaries
Joyce Hamilton
January 25, 2026
Terry Joyce Smith Hamilton, age 83, a longtime resident of Lavonia, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Haven – Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park, FL. Born on July 12, 1942, in Gainesville, GA, Joyce was the daughter of the late Loy and Dair Barrett Smith.
After graduating from high school, Joyce attended Young Harris College...
Bonny W. Padgett
January 24, 2026
Bonny Wills Padgett, born on November 11, 1940, in Washington, Georgia, passed away on January 24, 2026, at age 85.
He served in the army during the Korean War Era from 1962 to 1965 and had a 40-year career at Winn Dixie Stores Inc.
Bonny married Brenda Gayle Padgett in 1967, and they enjoyed 59 years together, raising three children: Paula, Rory,...
Susan Stobe
January 21, 2026
Susan Stobe, age 82, from Orange Park, FL, passed away on January 21, 2026. Susan was born to Robert & Jane Soukup on February 3, 1943 in Astoria, NY, where she resided into early adulthood and graduated from Queens College with a degree in Administration. She retired from Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Associates in Orange Park, FL in 2005.
Susan was...
Ronald M. Rosenbaum
January 21, 2026
Ronald M. Rosenbaum, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Palatka, Florida.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he spent his later years in Florida, moving there in 2015.
During his life, Ronald enjoyed simple pleasures—playing bingo, visiting the casino, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan and loved being on the boat, in nature,...
Rev. Wendell Paul Karsen
January 19, 2026
On Monday morning January 19, Wendell Paul Karsen went to his eternal HOME after a 4 month decline due to a rare kidney cancer that had spread to his lung and elsewhere. He was able to be home and continue participating as much as possible in life here in our community and church until less than a week before he...
Charles Henry Goodman, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Charles Henry Goodman Jr., known as Chuck, passed away on January 19, 2026 in Green Cove Springs, FL. Chuck was born on 06/25/1945 to Charles H. Goodman, Sr. and Virginia Goodman in Louisville, KY.
Chuck proudly served his country for 26 years in the United States Navy retiring as a Senior Chief - a reflection of his sense of duty and...
Mirta Iris Castillo Cruz
January 19, 2026
Mirta Iris Castillo Cruz beloved wife to Miguel A. Colon Sr. And mother to 5 children Luis A. Castillo, Carlos J. Castillo, Merary Tallman, Jose A. Mangual and Miguel A. Colon Jr, and their spouses. And leaves behind 20+ grandchildren and Daughter of Alejandro Cruz and Juana Marquez.
Mirta took special joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren caring...
William Taylor
January 15, 2026
William Taylor, 83, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on January 15, 2026 at home. William was born on April 21, 1942 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of William H. and Vilda (Elliott) Taylor. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years as a flight engineer. Throughout his...
Bernadette "Bea" Plowden
January 15, 2026
Orlando , FL
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Bernadette “Bea” Plowden
March 9, 1946 – January 15, 2026
Bea passed away January 15, 2026 in Moosehaven Skilled Care at the age of 79.
She was born to Ernest and Lucille Potvin on March 9, 1946 in North Attleboro, MA.
Bea married William Plowden on February 12, 1966. They have two sons, Arthur and Ernie.
She worked as a claims processor...
Joe Francisco Solsona, III
January 11, 2026
Joe Francisco Solsona III, 77, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, to June Lee Marchbanks and Joe Francisco Solsona, Jr.
Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Holly Ledbetter Solsona; his children, Andrea Chaput (Derek), and Cy Solsona; his sisters, Debbie...
Randy Gibson
January 9, 2026
Randy Gibson, aged 72, was born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Betty Jane and Raymond Lee on May 23, 1953. He passed away January 9, 2026.
Randy joins everlasting life with his brother-in-law Ricky Page, sister-in-law Anne Prevatt, nephew TJ Prevatt and best friend Art Rutten.
Randy is survived by his loving wife, Lynne Gibson. Brother-in-laws Bill Page, Steven Braxton and Travis...
Jeanette Kearns Whitener
January 8, 2026
Jeanette Paula Kearns Whitener passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026.
Her parents were Dwight Kearns and Fern Duffer Kearns.
Jeanette was born August 14th, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Graduated from Clay High School, Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Jeanette worked at VyStar Credit Union for 55 years.
Jeanette was married to Jimmy William Whitener.
Jeanette was a member of Black Pond Baptist Church.
Her past times were...
Jose Anthony Cuesta, Jr.
January 7, 2026
Jose Anthony Cuesta Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully at home January 7, 2026.
Jose was born January 1, 1950, in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from N.B. Forrest High School in 1968 and proudly served his country in the United States Army, including service in Vietnam. Following his military service, Jose worked for many years as a lift pump mechanic before...
William Burnham Moss, Jr.
January 7, 2026
William Burnham Moss, Jr., age 81, died on January 7, 2026 in Orange Park, Florida.
Bill was born in Newburgh, New York to William Moss Sr. and Juanita Playmale Moss. He grew up in the Miami area, graduated from Florida State University, and moved to Clay County after accepting a teaching position at Charles E Bennett Elementary in Green Cove Springs....
Ryan Duane Fromhart
January 3, 2026
Ryan Duane Fromhart, age 42, passed away on January 3, 2026.
Born to Richard Fromhart and Cathy Compton on November 9, 1983 in Orange Park, Florida. He graduated from Middleburg High School.
He was a beloved member of Black Pond Baptist Church and enjoyed his time in the outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Cathy and by...
Christopher D. Wager
January 2, 2026
Christopher Dwayne Wager, age 54, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida, following a courageous battle with cancer. He is now no longer suffering and is pain free, resting peacefully with the Lord.
Chris was born on July 6, 1971, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Bobby and Verna Wager.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hollie...
William Fredrick (Freddie) Brown
December 31, 2025
William Fredrick (Freddie) Brown, 80, of Green Cove Springs, passed away peacefully on December 31st, 2025, surrounded by his family. Freddie was born on December 22nd, 1945, in Wallace, North Carolina to Hubert and Elsie Brown.
Freddie grew up with grease under his nails and a wrench in his hand and went on to become a well-known mechanic throughout the community...
Douglas E. Judkins
December 25, 2025
Douglas (Doug) Judkins of Middleburg, FL passed away on Thursday December 25, 2025.
Doug was born to Fluelling Judkins and Grace I (Parks) Judkins and was the first baby born at Glacier Ridge Hospital Glennwood, MN on February 24, 1940.
Doug graduated from the Villard School in Villard, MN in 1958.
After graduation he enlisted in the U.S Navy where he served for...
Patricia J. Watson
December 25, 2025
Patricia Jost Watson (Pat)
An Angel was born in Plainfield, NJ on February 5, 1929. That angel was Patricia Jost Watson. Most people called her Patty or Pat. She passed away peacefully on Christmas Day in Jacksonville, FL with five of her children at her side. Pat grew up in Merrick, NY on Long Island, the oldest of five girls and...
Jeanne Sullivan Breakfield
December 24, 2025
Jeanne Sullivan Breakfield, beloved mother, wife, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away on December 24, 2025 at the age of 89.
She was born February 20, 1936, arriving shortly after her twin brother. As twins, they were very close growing up and later as adults. In 1952, she met the love of her life, John Howard Breakfield. They were married...
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