Obituaries

Sharon Bailey

Sharon Bailey

March 16, 2017

Sharon Bailey June 4, 1946 – March 16, 2017   Sharon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 16, 2017 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 70.   She was born on June 4, 1946 in Geneva, Illinois to parents Raymond and Elsie (Clayton) LeKander.   Sharon was married and divorced. She had one child, Kimberly, from her first...

Louis Baker, Jr.

Louis Baker, Jr.

March 16, 2017

Louis Baker, Jr., 91, of Middleburg, FL, passed away March 16, 2017.  He was born to parents Lewis and Minnie Lee (Chapman) Baker on October 23, 1925 in St. Louis, MO.  Mr. Baker was a World War II veteran serving his country in the United States Navy.  He was a Purple Heart recipient and dearly loved his country.  Mr. Baker...

Wayne Boston, Jr.

Wayne Boston, Jr.

March 14, 2017

Wayne Boston, Jr., 30, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 14, 2017.  He was born on October 12, 1986 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Curtis Wayne and Penny (Rosenbaum) Boston, Sr.  Wayne was a lifelong resident of Clay County and an excellent football and baseball player.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, racing four-wheelers and watching NASCAR.  Wayne was...

Bonnie Royce Stanley

Bonnie Royce Stanley

March 13, 2017

Bonnie Royce Stanley, 21, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 13, 2017.  She was born on July 2, 1995 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Mark V. and Becky (Royce) Stanley.  Bonnie was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong resident, growing up on the river and loving the water.  She was an excellent student, graduating with honors from...

Brenda Brightwell

Brenda Brightwell

March 12, 2017

Brenda Brightwell, 70, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 12, 2017.  She was born on February 24, 1947 in Birmingham, AL to parents, Joseph and Lucille Worthington.  Mrs. Brightwell worked as a sales executive for Zales Jewelers and dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her children, Wendy...

Robert J. Wheeler

Robert J. Wheeler

March 12, 2017

Robert J. Wheeler passed away on March 12, 2017 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 85.     He was born on June 26, 1931 to parents Julian Taylor Wheeler and Evelyn Ellen (LeClair) Wheeler in Mt. Kisco, NY. Bob was a long time resident of Holland and Derby, VT before moving to Florida in the fall of 1987.   Bob...

Iva Lee Phillips

Iva Lee Phillips

March 10, 2017

Iva Lee Phillips, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away March 10, 2017.  She was born on March 9, 1938 in Green Cove Springs, FL to the late John B. and Angela (Brooks) Hall.  Mrs. Phillips enjoyed cooking, loved her church and singing in the choir.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother who will be...

Michael Allbritton

Michael Allbritton

March 9, 2017

Michael Allbritton, 49, of Okeechobee, FL, passed away on March 9, 2017.  He was born on August 21, 1967 in Orange Park, FL to parents Alan and Catherine “Peggy” (Harris) Allbritton.  Michael was a lifelong resident of Clay County before moving to Okeechobee and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a great father, grandfather and carpenter who had an outgoing...

Barbara Crook Roberts

Barbara Crook Roberts

March 7, 2017

Barbara Crook Roberts “Matriarch” loving mother, sister and nanny, passed away March 7, 2017 at Haven Hospice in Palatka, FL.  Barbara was born on November 17, 1934 in Liberty, NY and resided in Pittstown, NY before moving to Green Cove Springs, FL, where she lived for 46 years.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Viola and John Crook;...

Marilyn Gayle Latz

Marilyn Gayle Latz

March 3, 2017

Marilyn Gayle Latz, 62, of Middleburg, FL passed away on March 3, 2017. She was born on May 1, 1954 in Orange County, CA to the late Elmer Leo Hendryx and Amy F. Jarman. Marilyn loved spending time with her family and cherished her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Marilyn is preceded...

Betty Ruth Meeks

Betty Ruth Meeks

March 2, 2017

Betty Ruth Meeks, 75, of Penney Farms, FL passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was born on July 20, 1941 in Dalton, GA to the late Benjamin Troupe and Mary Elizabeth (Shelton) Robinson. Betty was of the Baptist faith and member of Russell Baptist Church. She cherished time spent with her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Betty...

Julia "Judy" Hood Falana

Julia "Judy" Hood Falana

March 1, 2017

Julia (Judy) Hood Falana, 85, passed away on March 1, 2017. Preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 57 years—Arthur J. Falana, parents Lawrence and Eva (Church) Hood, and granddaughter Linda Jean Falana.   Survived by her children Eugene Falana, Becky (Larry) Johnson, Gail (Gary) Hapeman, Keith Falana, Jennifer (Matt) Hartley. 8 grandchildren: Genie (David) Mize,...

Faye Morrison Compton

Faye Morrison Compton

February 28, 2017

Faye Morrison Compton, 87, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 28, 2017.  She was born on October 1, 1929 in Clover, SC to the late Marian Morrison and Gertrude Patterson Adams. Faye was of the Baptist faith and a devoted member of Black Pond Baptist Church where she cherished her church family.  She loved to fish and above all else...

Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr.

Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr.

February 28, 2017

Rev. Ralph Adam Jones, Jr., 91, of Green Cove Springs, FL, entered eternal glory on February 28, 2017 while residing at Diamond Assisted Living Facility under the care of Community Hospice.  He was born on June 20, 1925 in Lawrence County, IL to parents Ralph A. Jones and Mildred Eloise C. Jones.  Rev. Jones was a veteran of World War...

Dorothy Vozios

Dorothy Vozios

February 28, 2017

Dorothy Vozios, 97, of Middleburg, FL passed away on February 28, 2017.  She was born on May 16, 1919 in Manhattan, NY to the late Joseph and Bertha (Cermak) Weinmann.  Dorothy came to the area in 2014 from New York and was of Presbyterian faith.  She enjoyed gardening and was a beloved wife, mother and daughter.   Dorothy is preceded in...

Martha Sarah Jones

Martha Sarah Jones

February 28, 2017

Martha Sarah Jones, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on February 28, 2017. She was born on April 27, 1938 in St. George, GA to the late Z.K. and Pauline E. (Ivey) Parham. Martha enjoyed traveling to new places and cherished spending time with her family. She leaves behind her loving husband, George A. Jones, Jr.; daughters, Sarah...

Rafael Figueroa-Garmendia

Rafael Figueroa-Garmendia

February 26, 2017

Rafael "Rafa" Figueroa-Garmendia, 61, of Middleburg, FL passed away February 26, 2017. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 18, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael Figueroa of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and Francisca Garmendia of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Rafa was an exceedingly intelligent man which was the driving force of his life....

John Kenneth "Ken" Bradley, Jr.

John Kenneth "Ken" Bradley, Jr.

February 26, 2017

John Kenneth “Ken” Bradley, Jr., 64, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away February 26, 2017.  He was born on February 25, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to parents John and Anita (Knight) Bradley, Sr.  Mr. Bradley had been a school administrator and was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed reading, watching country and western TV and movies as well as...

Vona Anne Smith

Vona Anne Smith

February 25, 2017

Vona Anne Smith, 55, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 25, 2017.  She was born on March 8, 1961 in Orange Park, FL to parents Delmar Miracle and Fern E. (Wager) Deel.     She was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Baptist faith.  Vona was an animal lover who enjoyed sunsets on the ocean and fishing. ...

Karen Sue Bowling Kinzig

Karen Sue Bowling Kinzig

February 25, 2017

Karen Sue Bowling Kinzig, 54, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away February 25, 2017. She was born in Brunswick, GA on December 8, 1962 to parents Charles Peyton and Frances “Arlene” (Dalton) Bowling.  Karen had been a resident of the area since 1996 coming from Virginia Beach, VA and was of the Christian faith.  She was extremely caring and...