Obituaries
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...
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...
Shirley Marie Moorman
February 20, 2026
Shirley Marie Moorman, 88 years young from Middleburg Fl., passed away on Friday, February 20th, 2026.
Born to Lee Jewel and Mary Elizabeth Louise Wunning Landolt, in a two-story house in Desloge, Missouri, on November 1st, 1937. She graduated from Desloge High School in 1955 (Go Tigers). Shirley joined Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in 1966 while living in her hometown in...
Charles Bell
February 15, 2026
Sunnyvale, CA
Lodge #2049
Charles Bell
October 18, 1953 – February 15, 2026
Charles passed away February 15, 2026 in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 72. He was born to William and Nancy Bell on October 18, 1953 in San Rafael, CA. Charles worked at ARC in Reprographics, retiring in 2010. He married Carol Ann Turney on November 16, 1974...
Mary F. Reed
February 13, 2026
Mary passed away February 13, 2026 in Moosehaven Memory Care at the age of 89.
She was born to Frank Aubrey and Ermine Dixon on October 13, 1936 in Elizabethtown, KY.
Mary married James Reed on January 1, 1957. They have three sons, James Jr, Gerald and William, and two daughters, Debora, and Karin.
Mary worked proudly as a waitress and property manager.
Mary...
Debora "Deb" Gay
February 13, 2026
Debora Anne Coulapides Gay entered this world on March 13, 1955, in Corona, California, born into a proud Navy family that instilled in her a love of country, discipline, faith, and service. On February 13, 2026, just one month shy of her 71st birthday, she passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida, after her...
Roger O. Long
February 13, 2026
Roger O. Long, born to Cecil R Long and Hilda E Long on September 18,1937 in Albany, New York, passed away peacefully in his home in Jacksonville, Florida on February 13, 2026.
Roger was predeceased in death by his parents, Cecil R. Long and Hilda E. Long and his only son, Jerome William Long. He is survived by his loving wife...
Margaret Bennett Acheson
February 12, 2026
Margaret Bennett Acheson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away in the early hours of February 12, 2026, in Fleming Island, Florida. She was 65 years young; born and raised in Hialeah, Florida but lived most of her life in Fleming Island, FL. Margaret’s warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. She had a full life...
William E. Lazuka
February 12, 2026
Palmer, AK
Lodge #793
William E Lazuka
February 24, 1940 – February 12, 2026
Bill passed away February 12, 2026 in the Moosehaven Memory Care at the age of 86.
He was born to Walter and Irene Lazuka on February 24, 1940 in Chicago, IL. Bill has two brothers, Walter and Richard and two sisters Lorette and Anita.
Bill’s first as a licensed Thoroughbred trainer in...
Timm Misner Geiger
February 11, 2026
Timm Misner Geiger, age 78 of Fleming Island, Florida died on February 11th from Bone Marrow Cancer. Timm was born to parents William R. Geiger and Winifred Misner on November 9, 1947, in Palatka, Florida.
He was a 1965 graduate of Clay High School. Timm was drafted in the United States Army in 1967 and proudly served as an MP in...
Melvin "Joe" Caddell
February 9, 2026
Melvin “Joe” Caddell passed away on February 9, 2026, leaving behind a life full of love, loyalty, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Born on May 18, 1940, Joe lived a life defined not by grand gestures, but by the quiet, steady commitment he gave to the people he loved most, especially his wife.
Joe married the love of his life, Louise Caddell,...
Michael "Mike" Davis Lane
February 6, 2026
Michael “Mike” Davis Lane, age 69, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on February 6, 2026.
Mike was born on November 27, 1956, in Jacksonville, Florida, to William and Vera Lane.
Together, Mike and Lorrie Lane raised two sons, Michael and Chris, and shared many years of family and memories.
Mike spent his life working with his hands and his heart. With the mind...
Roger Wall
February 4, 2026
Roger Wayne Wall, 83, went home into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Roger was born on April 19, 1942, to Florian “Buck” Wall and Marie Futch. He was born and remained a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs, a community he loved deeply.
Roger graduated from Clay High School in 1960 and proudly enlisted in the United States...
Shirley E. Sweat McLane
February 3, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Shirley E. Sweat McLane, who died peacefully in her home in Drs. Inlet, Florida, on February 3, 2026. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her sons. Shirley was a cherished member of the community, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit.
Born on...
Betty Jean Todd
February 3, 2026
Betty Jean Todd, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Betty was born on May 5, 1943 to Estelle Miller, Ottis Jones and stepdad Bill Miller in Brunswick, Georgia. Betty was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She loved spending time with family, hunting, fishing, garage sales...
Catherine F. Donovan
January 31, 2026
Catherine F. Donovan (Murphy) of Fleming Island Florida, formerly of Holbrook and Easton MA and lovingly known to many as Kitty passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 31,2026 at the age of 78, after a brief illness.
Born on May 2,1947 in Boston MA. Kitty was greatly loved by her late mother Anna (McCarthy) Murphy/McKeon and her late father...
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