Obituaries

Judith "Judy" Rosenberg

Judith "Judy" Rosenberg

April 8, 2018

Judith “Judy” Rosenberg, 79, of Orange Park, FL, passed away April 8, 2018.  She was born in Olivia, MN on March 17, 1939 to parents John and Ester (Henrickson) Doering.  Mrs. Rosenberg moved to the local area in 1977 from Brunswick, ME and was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Orange Park.  She dearly loved her...

James "Bo" Davis

James "Bo" Davis

April 7, 2018

James “Bo” Davis, 56, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away April 7, 2018.  He was born on September 26, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY to the late James Francis and Mary Jane (Fisher) Davis.  Bo came to the area fourteen years ago from Long Island, NY and was a very involved, strong and loyal family man.  He was a star running...

Eugene Monroe Billings

Eugene Monroe Billings

April 3, 2018

Eugene Monroe Billings, 83, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. Eugene was born on March 31, 1935 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Robert Lee and Ezella (Massey) Billings. He served in the USMC for 8 years; Eugene received the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal...

Charles "Stan" Williams

Charles "Stan" Williams

April 1, 2018

Charles “Stan” Williams, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 1, 2018.  He was born on March 20, 1939 in Clinton, IN to parents Charles and Katherine (Green) Williams.  Mr. Williams served his country in the United States Army and had worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. He was a former Worshipful Master and member of the Cabul...

Michael "Mike" Brookins

Michael "Mike" Brookins

April 1, 2018

Michael “Mike” Brookins, 67, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away April 1, 2018.  He was born on May 10, 1950 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Leo and Robbie (McCauley) Brookins.  Mike graduated from Lee High School in 1968 and he loved the ladies and was a big flirt. He loved to grocery shop, fish, watch movies, spend time on...

Norma S. Jones

Norma S. Jones

April 1, 2018

Norma S. Jones, 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away April 1, 2018.  She was born September 3, 1925 to Henry and Annie Dora Spivey at Inverness, FL and spent her childhood and school days there.  She was a part of a large family consisting of 6 brothers and sisters.

She and Frank Jones were married and moved to...

Nelson R Corby, Jr.

Nelson R Corby, Jr.

April 1, 2018

Nelson R. Corby, Jr., age 70, died April 1, from multiple myeloma. Nelson was a Gentleman and a Scholar.  He will be missed by his wife of 41 years, Jane; daughter, Elizabeth; son, Matthew and daughter-in-law, Lynn; and grandchildren, Mason, Samantha and Tyler; brother, Michael; and his many friends and family. 

Nelson was born in Paterson, New Jersey.  He...

Leona Gene Hall Appel

Leona Gene Hall Appel

April 1, 2018

Leona Gene Hall Appel passed away at Haven Hospice

on Easter, April 1 2018. She was born January 26,

1936 in Parkersburg WV to the late William Beckwith

Hall and Beulah Garnet Whitecotton Hall. Mrs. Appel

has been a resident of the area since 1997 coming

from Maryland and was a parishioner of Sacred

Heart Catholic Church.

 

Mrs. Appel...

James "Curly" Hurd

James "Curly" Hurd

March 29, 2018

James “Curly” HurdJune 24, 1942 – March 29, 2018 James passed away March 29, 2018 in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 75. He was born to James Hobert and Dorothy Mae Hurd on June 24, 1942 in Mount Hope, West Virginia. James married Peggy Sue St. Clair on August 19, 1966. Later he married Sandra Leigh...

Dr. Jonathan A Schneider

Dr. Jonathan A Schneider

March 27, 2018

On March 27, 2018, Jonathan A. Schneider, D.O., Captain/USN/ Retired (AKA “Dr. Jon”) completed his assigned earthly mission by persevering, keeping his faith, and finishing strong at the Eastern Gate of his Father’s Heavenly home. He leaves behind (temporarily) his wife, Susan Schneider, and his children, Robert Schneider, Jonathan M. Schneider, and Katherine Vanden Bergh, son-in law, Benjamin Vanden Bergh,...

Eugene Falana

Eugene Falana

March 25, 2018

Arthur Eugene Falana, 65, of Switzerland, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 25 in Orange Park, Florida, surround by many loved ones. He was born December 4, 1952 to parents Arthur and Judy Falana. He graduated from St. Augustine High School. He worked with his father at Switzerland Dock and Bulkhead for many years and also with Comcast before retiring....

Rilda Alyce Aunspach

Rilda Alyce Aunspach

March 25, 2018

Rilda Alyce Aunspach, 70, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born on January 16, 1948 to Vernon and Violetta Schneekloth in Sioux City, Iowa.   She grew up in Mapleton, Iowa and later married the love of her life, Randy Aunspach in Houston, TX.  Rilda enjoyed quilting, reading, crafting and interior design.  She...

Russell Brooks Poole

Russell Brooks Poole

March 24, 2018

Russell Brooks Poole, 48, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 24, 2018. He was born on July 3, 1969 in Jacksonville, FL to Charles Irwin and Mary Frances (Brooks) Poole. Russell was a graduate of UNF and Mercer Law School. He practiced law in Columbus, Georgia and Clay County, Florida. Russell was a...

Jason Ryan Killett

Jason Ryan Killett

March 24, 2018

Jason Ryan Killett, 40, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in Orange Park, Florida.  He was born April 29, 1977 in Helena, Arkansas to James Robert Killett and Dorothy Ann Wheeler-Killett.  Jason loved to fish and cook.  He enjoyed listening to music.He was preceded in death by his father, James Robert Killett and a brother, Christopher Killett.

Jason is...

Karen Bates

Karen Bates

March 21, 2018

Karen Lee Henrikson Bates, 63, of Orange Park, Florida passed away Wednesday morning, March 21, 2018. She passed away after a long fight with cancer. Karen was born to Karl Frederick Henrikson and Doris Gardner Costley on August 11, 1954 in Quincy, Massachusetts.She was a stay at home Mom. Karen attended Calvary Baptist Church, helped with the food distribution to...

Claude Padgett

Claude Padgett

March 21, 2018

Claude Padgett, 71, of Middleburg, FL, passed away March 21, 2018.A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, March 26, 2018 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Donald Scott officiating.

 

Corbin Leno Cooper

Corbin Leno Cooper

March 21, 2018

Corbin Leno Cooper, 86, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away March 21, 2018

Gene Michael Bergeron

Gene Michael Bergeron

March 19, 2018

Gene Michael Bergeron, 55, of Orange Park, FL passed away on March 19, 2018. Gene was born on August 29, 1962 in Long Island, NY to parents Donald Rowland Bergeron and Louise Ann (Palladino) Bergeron. He came to the area in 1981 from Long Island, NY and was of the Catholic faith.  Gene was a Master Mechanic and loved anything...

Ralph Edward Rhodes, Jr.

Ralph Edward Rhodes, Jr.

March 15, 2018

Ralph Edward Rhodes, Jr., 79, of Fleming Island, FL passed away at his residence on March 15, 2018. Mr. Rhodes was born September 15, 1938 in Jacksonville to parents Ralph and Alice (Tompkins) Rhodes. He retired from Florida Insurance Guaranty Association where he had been an Insurance Adjuster for 40 years. Following his retirement from the insurance industry, Mr. Rhodes...

Sallie Langley

Sallie Langley

March 15, 2018

Sallie Langley, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away March 15, 2018.  She was born on January 9, 1934 in Petros, TN to the late James and Mamie (Bunch) Phillips.  Sallie was a resident of the area for 60 years coming from Tennessee and a member of Russell Baptist Church.  She was a wonderful quilt maker, making and donating...