Obituaries

Mildred "Millie" Blanche Weltzbarker

Mildred "Millie" Blanche Weltzbarker

March 25, 2017

Mildred “Millie” Blanche Weltzbarker, 92, passed away March 25, 2017.  She was born on April 9, 1924 in Moultrie, GA to parents Carlton and Lullie (Goodman) Hampton.  Mrs. Weltzbarker worked as a line supervisor for an electronics company and moved to the local area in 2003 from Stuart/Jensen Beach, FL.  She was of the Methodist faith and loved to work...

Judith Ann "Abernethy" Brown

Judith Ann "Abernethy" Brown

March 24, 2017

Judith Ann "Abernethy" Brown died peacefully at Orange Park Medical Center on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 75. Judy is survived by her children Tammy and husband Jon Hatfield, Billy Simcoke, Robin Simcoke, and Amy Bollinger; grandchildren Heather Weaver, Joshua and Katie Gibbs, Elizabeth Cooper, and Easton Smith; great-grandchildren Autumn Weaver, Hunter Gibbs,...

William "Bill" R. Costa

William "Bill" R. Costa

March 24, 2017

William “Bill” R. Costa, 82, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away March 24, 2017. Bill was born on January 9, 1935 in Burriville, Rhode Island to the late William and Leafy (LaRose) Costa. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 19, proudly serving his country for 8 years and serving during the Korean Conflict. ...

Geri Isgan

Geri Isgan

March 21, 2017

Geri Isgan, 81, of Fleming Island, FL passed away March 21, 2017. Mrs. Isgan was born on August 19, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William F. and Daisy A. (Reynolds) Mitchell. She loved to volunteer at the Food Pantry, Magnolia Point Women’s Club, Clay County Historical Society, Kans for K9s, traveling and playing golf with her 9 Hole...

Gaynell Langford

Gaynell Langford

March 20, 2017

Gaynell Langford, 60, of Middleburg, FL passed away March 20, 2017. Gaynell was born on February 16, 1957 in Arcadia, FL to the late Willie and Mary (Richardson) Noel. She loved children and helped to raise her nieces and nephews.  Gaynell enjoyed her horses, gardening and was always willing to help others in need.  She loved her church family and...

Marguerite Mary Viken

Marguerite Mary Viken

March 20, 2017

  Marguerite Mary “Marge” Viken, 83, of Green Cove Springs, FL and formerly of Arlington Heights, Illinois passed away on March 20, 2017.  She was born on December 27, 1933 in Illinois to the late Julia and Carl Dittmer.  Marge was first and foremost a loving wife, mother, and friend.  Besides being a homemaker, she worked in retail for Marshall Field...

Paul Douglas Baxter, Sr.

Paul Douglas Baxter, Sr.

March 20, 2017

Paul Douglas Baxter, Sr., 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on March 20, 2017.  He was born on December 16, 1940 in Malden, Massachusetts to the late Thomas Henry and Doris E. (Spracklin) Baxter.  Mr. Baxter came to the area in 2010 from Topsham, Maine and was of the Episcopalian faith.  He proudly served his country before retiring...

Jose "Wisito" Morales

Jose "Wisito" Morales

March 19, 2017

Jose “Wisito” Morales, 41, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 19, 2017.  He was born on January 20, 1976 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to parents Jose Luis Morales and Luisa Claudio.  He is survived by his parents; his children, Jose Luis Morales, Luis Yariel Morales, Juleany Morales and Jeslee Ann Morales; brother, Jose Morales and sisters, Maria Teresa Morales...

Stuart James Meadows

Stuart James Meadows

March 17, 2017

Stuart James Meadows – 4/7/78 – 3/17/17.  Stuart died peacefully at his home in Fleming Island, FL on March 17, 2017.  At the time of his death, he was a student at UNF.  He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Margaret Rose and Judy Meadows and his grandfather, Gene Meadows.  He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Meadows; his...

Velma Williamson Hatcher

Velma Williamson Hatcher

March 17, 2017

Velma Williamson Hatcher, 98, of Middleburg, FL passed away March 17, 2017. Mrs. Hatcher was born on May 6, 1918 on the family farm in Middleburg to parents Paul Lee Williamson and Sarah Sadie (Page) Williamson. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest Hatcher and is survived by her son Harold...

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...