Obituaries

Frances Jean Lane

Frances Jean Lane

December 7, 2025

Frances Jean Lane passed away on Sunday, December 7th, 2025.

As with everything in her life Jean faced death with grace and courage.

Jean's life was always about others; she was a selfless person who was always kind and giving.

She loved reading and was a talented artist. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend.

Jean was many things to many...

Thomas L. McKeen

Thomas L. McKeen

December 6, 2025

Thomas L. McKeen, age 82, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on December 6, 2025. 

Full obituary forthcoming. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 6-8pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will follow the next day, Friday, December 12th, at the Historical Black Creek Methodist Church. 3925 Main Street, Middleburg, FL 32068. Burial will take place following services, at Jacksonville...

Ronald W. Braasch

Ronald W. Braasch

December 5, 2025

Ronald W. Braasch died peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, in Switzerland, FL. He was born in Moline, IL on April 29, 1933, to Harold L. Braasch and Frances Campbell.

Ronnie was the founder and owner of Ronnie’s Repair Shop.

He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Harriet; three children, Ronald W. Braasch Jr (Donna), John Braasch (Dawn) and Jeanine...

Ninfa S. Flores

Ninfa S. Flores

December 4, 2025

Ninfa Flores, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away on December 4, 2025, after an extended illness. Born on November 5, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, she leaves behind a legacy defined by love, courage, faith, and compassion.

Ninfa’s adventurous spirit was evident throughout her life. As a committed Navy wife, she embraced every move and new beginning...

Deborah Lee Evans

Deborah Lee Evans

December 2, 2025

Deborah (Debbie) was born on July 1, 1961 to Darrell and Marjorie (Miller) Rentfrow. She was married to Jackie C. Evans, Jr., for 37 years with 5 children. Matthew Evans, Tina Shannon, Mark Evans, Jackie Martin and Tiffany Evans, and 2 grandsons Daniel Markey and Atlas Evans.

Debbie graduated from Richmond Sr. High School in 1979 and IVY Tech College Richmond...

Frank Edward Murphy, Jr.

Frank Edward Murphy, Jr.

December 1, 2025

Frank Edward Murphy Jr., 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away, December 1, 2025, peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by family and love. He leaves behind a legacy of service, devotion, and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Penelope Murphy; his daughters,...

Elsie Almira Weakley

Elsie Almira Weakley

November 30, 2025

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Elsie Weakley

July 12, 1951 – November 30, 2025

Elsie Weakley passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 74, at Orange Park Medical Center.

Born to Edgar and Doris Weakley on July 12, 1951, in Bloomington, Illinois, Elsie was the only daughter among five siblings. She faced the loss of her father at a young age, which made...

Kensel C. Harris

Kensel C. Harris

November 24, 2025

Kensel C. Harris, 92, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born to Curtis and Rose Harris on July 4, 1933 in Belmore, Florida. He graduated from Clay High School in 1952. He was a proud army combat veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a water mechanic for DuPont, maintenance supervisor at...

Mary Catherine Howell

Mary Catherine Howell

November 21, 2025

Mary Catherine Howell was born on May 29th, 1933 in Jacksonville, FL to her loving parents Joshua Nelson and Hattie West. Mary passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus on the morning of November 21st, 2025, she was surrounded by loving family who supported her through the last days of her life here. Mary was a very...

James E. Tippette

James E. Tippette

November 19, 2025

James “Buddy” Tippette of Keystone Heights, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born to James W. Tippette and Katherine N. Williams on September 21, 1949 in Lee, FL.

Buddy was an avid fisherman and a true Man of God whose mission was leading people to Christ. Buddy will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and...

Jim Bud Lang

Jim Bud Lang

November 18, 2025

Jimmie Bud Lang, 86 of Clay Hill, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18,2025. Born to the late Richard and Grace Lang. He graduated from Baldwin High and served in the Army. He was the owner of Clay Hill Grocery, but as we all know, it was Jim Bud's. He attended Clay Hill Baptist Church.

He...

Marjorie L. Dortzbach

Marjorie L. Dortzbach

November 17, 2025

Marjorie L. Dortzbach, age 103, of Penney Farms, FL passed away on November 17, 2025. 

Full obituary forthcoming. 

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00PM at Penney Farms Retirement Community Cemetery. 

Austin Taylor Harrell

Austin Taylor Harrell

November 16, 2025

Austin (Andy) Taylor Harrell was born March 1st, 1943, in Mayodan, N.C. to Amos and Nellie Harrell. Andy spent most of adolescent years growing up in Live Oak, FL. He left home at the age of 15 and went to Houston, Texas. He took numerous jobs to survive, including tree cutting services, and driving the Herman Park Railroad near the...

Jay Walsh

Jay Walsh

November 15, 2025

Howard Brenton Walsh Jr. “Jay” of Fleming Island, Florida passed away Saturday November 15th 2025.

Born to Howard B Walsh Sr. and Margaret Schurzy Walsh on August 12, 1952 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Jay graduated from Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Shortly thereafter he began his career at Florida Power and Light. He was very passionate about his career and...

James Clayton "JC" Mosley

James Clayton "JC" Mosley

November 11, 2025

James Clayton Mosley “JC” or as his ole’ Middleburg friends called him; “Jake”, was 79. JC ran his race well and went home to his reward peaceably on November 11, 2025.

JC was born to George & Alene Mosley November 2, 1946 in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

After graduating high school JC joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam. JC...

Joseph Carter

Joseph Carter

November 6, 2025

On November 6th, 2025, Joseph (Joey) Carter, closed his eyes for one last time, he passed peacefully at the age of 83 years young, after an extended illness, in Orange Park, Florida.

Joseph was born July 2nd, 1942, in New York to Samuel Jacob Carter and Roberta Alice (Deratary) Carter. Later he relocated to Clay County as a child. He graduated...

David "Kenny" Hollingsworth

David "Kenny" Hollingsworth

November 6, 2025

David Kenneth “Kenny” Hollingsworth, 83, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on November 6, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.

Kenny was born on February 8, 1942, in Flushing, Ohio. After graduating from Flushing High School, he served his country as an enlisted member of the U.S. Army and later as a reservist.

Kenny built a long and dedicated career...

William Carl Fodor, III

William Carl Fodor, III

November 5, 2025

William Carl Fodor, III, age 73, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on November 5, 2025. 

William was born on September 17, 1952 in Perth Amboy, NJ to William Fodor, Jr. and Shirley Lima Fodor. He grew up in Fords, NJ and was affectionately known as "Bones". 

He established a career and worked in Hospitality all his life, but in his spare...

Deanna Marie Burton

Deanna Marie Burton

November 3, 2025

Deanna Marie Burton, 61, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on November 3rd, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on May 10th, 1964, in Goldsboro, North Carolina and later made Jacksonville, Florida her home, where she grew up and graduated from Wolfson High School.

Deanna was a devoted stay-at-home mom and a loving...

Lynn Alan Myers

Lynn Alan Myers

November 3, 2025

Mr. Lynn Alan Myers, age 75, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Orange Park, FL. Lynn was born on September 16, 1950, in Ft. Wayne, IN to Oris Myers and Barbara Grovenor Myers.

Please visit Lynn's Memorial Page through the VA to see other comments and condolences: Lynn Alan Myers' memorial page - Honor Veterans Legacies at VLM

A graveside service...