Obituaries
Carlene Dixon
October 28, 2026
Emma Carlene Dixon, lovingly known as Carlene or Granny, passed away on October 28, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 87.
Carlene was a woman who understood that love was more than words. She worked hard, gave freely, and never needed recognition for the things she did for others. She showed her love in practical ways, through quiet acts...
Lana Maria Smith
October 28, 2026
Lana Maria Smith, 50, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Lana was born on September 15, 1976, in Würzburg, Germany, and was raised by her parents, Birgit and Joseph Glennan, alongside her younger sisters, Rebecca and Caroline. Growing up in a military family, she attended school in Germany and Louisiana before graduating from La Porte...
Gary Wayne Jacobs
October 27, 2026
Gary Jacobs was a man of few words who found happiness in life's simple pleasures — a good round of golf, a quiet day fishing, and an ice-cold Dr Pepper.
Quiet and reserved, Gary was a man who mostly kept to himself. He had a grumpy side, was set in his ways, and wasn't one to sugarcoat much of anything. But...
Kristal Dawn Glisson
October 25, 2026
Kristal Dawn Glisson
July 8, 1985 – October 25, 2026
Kristal Dawn Glisson, 41, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Kristal was born on July 8, 1985, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Kasandra Prior and Jimmy Ragsdale II. She grew up in Clay County and graduated from Clay High School in 2003.
Kristal spent many years working in the...
Arlene Lois Wilkins
October 24, 2026
Arlene Lois Wilkins passed at age 84 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on September 17, 1942, in Chicago and passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026.
Arlene was a wonderful woman of deep strength, joy, and spunkiness. Those who knew her will remember her boundless energy, her quick smile, and her happy spirit. She loved the Lord with all her...
Rosalie Deese
October 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rosalie Deese Rosalie Deese, 77, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on September 1, 1949, to Herschel Shamblin and Ann McKinney.
Rosalie dedicated many years of service to the Clay County School Board, serving as Area Manager for Transportation for the Clay County School District. Through her work, she...
Jean E. Richards
October 22, 2026
Jean E. Richards, 89, of Middleburg, FL passed away on October 22, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Friday, November 20, 2026 at Black Creek Methodist Church and funeral services will begin at 3:00pm with Pastor Brian Sanderson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Full obituary is forthcoming.
Ann Klare Fagan
October 21, 2026
Ann Klare Fagan, resident of Fleming Island in Clay County, died on October 21, 2026 of complications from cancer. Ann was born on May 9, 1960 to Dr. Philip J. Fagan MD and his wife, Marie (Hein) Fagan. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Earl Wheeler PhD, of Fleming Island, four siblings, and numerous extended family members. She was...
Albert "Jim" Becker
October 20, 2026
Albert James "Jim" Becker, 85, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 20, with his beloved wife of 65 years, Angela, by his side.
Born May 1, 1941, in Elyria, Ohio, Jim lived a life defined by quiet devotion to God, his family, and service to his country. A proud veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he enlisted...
Joann Cole
October 19, 2026
Joann Cole, 79, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on October 19, 2026. Born on February 14, 1947, in Tampa, Florida, to Charles and Elmaire Bass,
Joann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, woman of faith, and an amazing cook. She was married to her beloved husband, Doug Cole, and they filled their years together with family, love, and laughter. She especially...
Ozella Marie Hagan
October 17, 2026
OZELLA MARIE HAGAN
September 26, 1953 – October 17, 2026
My mother, Ozella Marie Hagan, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2026, at the age of 73.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Quinn; two nieces, Amanda Whittington and Denise Jimmison; two sisters, Diane Dole and Patricia Silcox; four brothers, Franklin, Forest, Roy, and Pete Jimmison; and...
Michelle Odalis Enid Colon
October 12, 2026
Michelle Odalis Enid Colon, born September 21, 1987, passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 39, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her parents, Emma Gladden and Gualberto Colon Leon, her stepfather, Garnell Gladden, her brother, Gabriel Colon Suarez, and her stepsiblings, Isaiah and Tralaynah Gladden.
Michelle graduated from Florida State College at Jacksonville in...
Ronnie Sue Peabody
October 11, 2026
RONNIE SUE PEABODY
Peabody – Ronnie S. (Susie), 85, died unexpectedly October 11th, 2026, at Aviata of Green Cove Springs, Florida. She was born March 22, 1941, in Lyons Georgia, the daughter of James Frank Powell and Thelma Kight Powell.
Susie lived in Savannah, Georgia until she was 18 years old. She often reminisced about how fun it was growing up in...
Sheri Jeanine Blair Shelley
October 10, 2026
Sheri Jeanine Blair Shelley, 66, of Fleming Island, Florida, went home on October 10, 2026 after a battle with cancer. She was born on August 16, 1960 in Paintsville, KY to Elizabeth Carol Dyer Peach and the late Lowell Blair. She was a devoted member of River Christian Church in Fleming Island, Florida. Sheri joined the Women’s Life Group and...
Katherine Ann Caricato
October 7, 2026
Katherine Ann “Kathy” Caricato August 8, 1952 – October 7, 2026
Katherine Ann “Kathy” Caricato, 74, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, and went Home to be with her God. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, Kathy leaves behind a lifetime of love and cherished family memories.
Kathy was born on August 8, 1952,...
Mary Helen Allen
October 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Helen Allen
September 13, 1947 – October 5, 2026
Forever Loved, Forever Remembered
Mary Allen, 79, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. Born Mary Helen Ruffin on September 13, 1947, in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Isaac Ruffin and Mary Helen Davis Ruffin.
Mary will be remembered for her strength, perseverance, resilience, and...
Carolyn E. M. Russ
October 5, 2026
Carolyn E.M. Russ (Monson) was born on September 16, 1935, a few minutes after midnight, in Kelliher, Minnesota. She is a twin and her twin sister, Marilyn, was born just before midnight on September 15th. They always celebrated their birthdays on September 15th and Carolyn recently celebrated her 91st birthday with her family. At age 2 1/2, Carolyn and Marilyn...
Bonnie Baker Murton
October 2, 2026
Bonnie Baker Murton
03-08-1947 – 10-02-2026
Bonnie Baker Murton passed away on October 2, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born in Montgomery County PA to her loving parents, Dr. Charles Baker, Sr and Jeanne Baker.
Bonnie graduated from Wissahocken High School 1965 and attended Temple University. She worked as a dental office manager.
She married David W. Murton November 17, 2011...
Joan Madeline Grimaldi
October 2, 2026
Joan Madeline Grimaldi, 90, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away October 2, 2026.
A memorial service will be held in the Broadus-Raines Chapel on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00pm.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
Robert "Bob" Frey
October 1, 2026
Robert (Bob) Frey of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on October 1, 2026 in Community Hospice Care. He was born on July 11, 1944 to Stanley and Virginia Frey in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a teacher, Assistant Principal and Principal during his 42 years in the Holliston, Massachusetts Middle School.
He loved his boat and spent many hours on the St....
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