Obituaries

Arthur "Pops" Plotner

Arthur "Pops" Plotner

June 1, 2016

Arthur “Pops” Plotner, 69, of Orange Park, FL, passed away June 1, 2016. He was born on June 25, 1946 in San Bernardino, CA to the late Mark and Marie (Springer) Plotner. Mr. Plotner came to Florida in 1977 from Virginia and was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, Jim Beam and his Marlboro cigarettes. Mr. Plotner stood strong...

Margaret Lydia Darnell

Margaret Lydia Darnell

June 1, 2016

Margaret Lydia Darnell, 80, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She was born on March 7, 1936 in Welch, WV to parents Howard L. and Gracie May (Mullens) Mullins. Mrs. Darnell moved to the area in 1955 from West Virginia. Margaret was of the Baptist faith and a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church....

George Jeffrey "Jeff" Gionet

George Jeffrey "Jeff" Gionet

June 1, 2016

George Jeffrey “Jeff” Gionet passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jeff leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Jeanne G. Forand Gionet; children, Jennifer Weatherly and Jeffrey Gionet; sisters, Mary Crawford and Silvia Gionet; brother, Joe Gionet and 7 grandchildren. Jeff was born into a large loving family, one of 7...

Bob Ponte

Bob Ponte

May 30, 2016

Bob Ponte, 83, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away May 30, 2016. He was born on May 27, 1933 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to the late Serafim and Anne (DeCouto) Ponte. As a child in New Bedford, Bob spent much of his free time in his father’s barbershop and his mother’s hair salon. He was also raised by his beloved...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Dunlow Wilson

Patricia "Pat" Ann Dunlow Wilson

May 30, 2016

Patricia “Pat” Ann Dunlow Wilson November 22, 1949 – May 30, 2016 Patricia “Pat” Ann Dunlow Wilson, 66, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2016 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center in Orange Park, FL. She was born on November 22, 1949 to parents Quinton and Adell (Edwards) Dunlow in Dinwiddie County, VA and was of the Protestant faith. Pat...

Dr. Homer Russ

Dr. Homer Russ

May 28, 2016

Dr. Homer Hugh Russ (Dr. H.H. Russ), 82, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, in his home surrounded by the love of his family and his beloved dog, Harry. Dr Russ was proceeded in death by his parents, Dr. Homer Herald Russ and Martha Yvonne Russ; Stephen Russ (infant brother). He is survived by his...

Mary Margaret Cox Ferrell Pyle

Mary Margaret Cox Ferrell Pyle

May 28, 2016

Mary Margaret (MM) Cox Ferrell Pyle passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:45pm in Florida. She had been a resident of Jacksonville, Fl since 1986. Prior to that she lived in Parkersburg, WV. Born in Spencer, WV on March 13, 1928, she was 88 at the time of her death. MM was the daughter of Andrew and Beulah...

Donna Johnsey

Donna Johnsey

May 26, 2016

Donna Johnsey, 68, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away May 26, 2016 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Mary C. Doss

Mary C. Doss

May 26, 2016

Mary C. Doss, 98, of St. Augustine, FL passed away May 26, 2016 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000

Robert Glenn Monteith

Robert Glenn Monteith

May 25, 2016

Robert “Bob” Glenn Monteith, 77, of Orange Park, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 25, 2016. He was born on February 10, 1939 in Clarksburg, WV to parents Chasteen T. and Lucy K. (Whiteman) Monteith. He was a mechanic by trade and retired after 20 years. Bob enjoyed Fishing, Bowling and Darts. He became affiliated...

Robert Lee Lobaito

Robert Lee Lobaito

May 23, 2016

Robert Lee Lobaito, 76, of Jacksonville, FL passed away May 23, 2016.

John Buckley

John Buckley

May 23, 2016

John Buckley, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016. John was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 23, 1933. He was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1956, and having completed a number of initial Navy tours, John married the love of his life, Lorraine in 1960 in San Francisco, California. John and Lorraine’s coast to coast...

Lekeshia Leshea Hardin

Lekeshia Leshea Hardin

May 23, 2016

Lekeshia Leshea Hardin, 34, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on May 23, 2016. She was born on June 8, 1981 in Charleston, SC to parents, Willie Ed and Mable (Brown) Hardin. Lekeshia was of the Baptist faith and loved going to church twice a week, she would go three times if you let her! She came to the area in...

Debra A. Williams

Debra A. Williams

May 23, 2016

In Loving Memory of Debra A. Williams “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ~ Shannon L. Alder Deeply etched in our hearts and minds, She was a Daughter, Sister, Sister-in-Law, Aunt, Cousin, Wife, Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Boss, Friend, Confidant, and Good Samaritan. More...

Joyce Robbins

Joyce Robbins

May 19, 2016

On May 19, 2016, Joyce Genice Robbins of Orange Park, Florida concluded her time here on earth and finished her race. She quietly battled brain cancer for 3 years before succumbing. The daughter of Robert Glenn Robbins and Margery Price Robbins; Joyce was born in Selma, North Carolina on December 11, 1949. She is preceded in death by her loving...

David Rockwell, Sr.

David Rockwell, Sr.

May 19, 2016

David E. Rockwell SR passed away on May 19, 2016. Dave was born on October 21, 1950 in Presque Isle, Maine to Franklin and Barbara Rockwell both his parents preceded him in death. He suffered from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for well over 20 years and resided at the Life Care Center assisted living facility in Orange Park, FL. Dave had...

Cindi McGuirt

Cindi McGuirt

May 16, 2016

Cindi McGuirt, 54, of Middleburg, FL, passed away May 16, 2016. She was born on June 8, 1961 in Natchez, MS to parents Eugene and Patricia (Bogue) Walker. Mrs. McGuirt worked for Winn-Dixie as a receiving manager for many years and was an avid New Orleans Saints football fan. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Ireton (Fred); husband, David...

Diane Raggett

Diane Raggett

May 14, 2016

Diane Raggett, 65, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away May 14, 2016. She was born on October 16, 1950 in Chattanooga, TN. She loved pets and spending time in the mountains. Survivors include her life partner, Elaine Lancaster; step-father, Stewart Geiger (Madeline); caregiver, Donald Lancaster and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday,...

Jason Lee Campbell

Jason Lee Campbell

May 13, 2016

Jason Campbell, 41, of Saint Johns, FL, passed away May 13, 2016. He was born on June 23, 1974 in Hollywood, FL to parents Arthur Campbell and Jodi (Phillips) Campbell. Jason loved boating and cherished his family. He is survived by his parents, Art and Jodi; wife, Kathleen Campbell; son, Ashton Campbell; daughters, Britney Campbell and Haylee Campbell; sister, Lori...

Timothy James Hogan

Timothy James Hogan

May 11, 2016

Timothy James Hogan, 53, of Middleburg, FL, passed away May 11, 2016. He was born on March 30, 1963 in Jacksonville, FL to parents James and Carol (Harrington) Hogan. Mr. Hogan was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida. He loved the outdoors, being on the water and was an avid skier; he also started driving boats at 6 years of...