Obituaries

Jack N. Terrell, Jr.

Jack N. Terrell, Jr.

February 23, 2016

Jack N. Terrell, Jr., 96, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 23, 2016. He was born on November 27, 1919 in Brooks County, Georgia to parents Jack N. and Susie (Spell) Terrell, Sr. Jack came to the area in 1967 from Miami, FL and was of the Christian faith. He was a truck driver for Withers Van Lines...

Ezra "Phil" Burke

Ezra "Phil" Burke

February 18, 2016

Ezra “Phil” Burke, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully in his sleep on February 18th in Orange Park, Florida. He was 89. His passing came after a long life of service to his country and dedication to his family. Born on September 9, 1926, to Robert E. and Lillie Jones...

James Robert Cruise, Jr.

James Robert Cruise, Jr.

February 17, 2016

James Robert Cruise, Jr., 82, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

CPO Robert L. "Bob" Peaslee

CPO Robert L. "Bob" Peaslee

February 16, 2016

Peaslee, Robert L. CPO Robert L."Bob" Peaslee passed away in his home Tuesday, February 16th following a long battle with cancer. Bob was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 30, 1949. He spent his childhood growing up in Lamar, Missouri and graduated from High School in1968. Bob has resided for the last 27 years in Middleburg, Florida having retired...

Anne Knight Ovard

Anne Knight Ovard

February 15, 2016

Anne Knight Ovard, 78, of Fleming Island, FL passed away February 15, 2016. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 at Black Creek Cemetery, 3904 SR 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. Rev. Joe Barrie will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the graveside service from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Broadus-Raines...

Karl William Walmsley

Karl William Walmsley

February 13, 2016

Karl William Walmsley, 66, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 13, 2016. He was born on March 13, 1949 in Sanford, Maine to parents William P. and Marion A. (Bickford) Walmsley. Karl lived in the area for 32 years coming from Pascagoula, Mississippi. He was of the Pentacostal faith. Karl enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia for 63 years and...

Alice Ruth Johnson

Alice Ruth Johnson

February 13, 2016

Alice Ruth Johnson, 96, of Keystone Heights, FL passed away February 13, 2016 in Gainesville, FL. She was born on July 3, 1919 in Hawkinsville, GA to parents John and Dora Belle (Morgan) Hornbeak and was the 9th child born of 11 children. She had lived in Florida since 1920, was a member of the T.O.P.S. Club in Melrose, FL...

Dorothy L. Sedleck

Dorothy L. Sedleck

February 13, 2016

Dorothy L. Sedleck, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 13, 2016. She was born on June 11, 1948 in Dalton, GA to parents Benjamin and Mary (Shelton) Robinson. Mrs. Sedleck had worked as a bartender and enjoyed playing Bingo, darts and being on the water. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church and will be dearly...

Sandra "Sandy" Shepard

Sandra "Sandy" Shepard

February 11, 2016

Sandra “Sandy” Shepard March 14, 1944 – February 11, 2016 Sandy passed away February 11, 2016 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 71. She was born to Reubin and Louise Sorrells on March 14, 1944 in Porterdale, Georgia. Sandy married Donald Shepard on December 10, 1962. They had two daughters, Pamela and Tammy and two sons...

Lafayette Royal

Lafayette Royal

February 11, 2016

Brother Lafayette Royal, 91, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 11, 2016. He was born on October 15, 1924 in Coffee County, GA to parents Daniel and Ella (Carter) Royal. Mr. Royal moved to the local area in 1949 from Coffee County, GA. He was a founding member of Wesconnett Assembly of God as well as a Deacon and Sunday...

William "Billy" F. Warren, Jr.

William "Billy" F. Warren, Jr.

February 10, 2016

William “Billy” F. Warren, Jr., 53, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 10, 2016. He was born on April 3, 1962 in San Pedro, CA to parents Bill and Sandra (Sutton) Warren, Sr. Billy was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Florida Gators....

Thomas "Tom" Stead

Thomas "Tom" Stead

February 9, 2016

Thomas “Tom” Stead, 81, of St. Johns, FL, passed away February 9, 2016. He was born on March 12, 1934 in Flint, MI to parents, Maurice and Vera Binning Stead. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. Mr. Stead was the former owner of Choice Water Conditioning Company and moved to the local...

Regina A Gunther

Regina A Gunther

February 8, 2016

Regina Gunther April 4, 1934 – February 8, 2016 Regina “Mom Catlow” Alvera Calamari Gunther, 81, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2016 in her home at Moosehaven in Orange Park, FL. She was born on April 4, 1934 to parents John and Nellie (McKnight) Calamari in Aberdeen, NJ and was of the Catholic faith. Regina retired as an accountant...

Dr. Lionel J. Gatien

Dr. Lionel J. Gatien

February 7, 2016

Dr. Lionel J. Gatien, 76, beloved husband, father, physician, mentor and friend, passed away surrounded by those he loved and lived for, on Sunday, February 7, 2016 after a prolonged illness. Lionel dedicated his life to his family, the friends and colleagues he considered family, and to his patients. After graduating as valedictorian of his medical school class in 1965,...

John A. Dillener

John A. Dillener

February 7, 2016

John A. Dillener, 94, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away February 7, 2016. He was born on December 11, 1921 in Tabriz, Iran to parents Leroy and Emily (Heusel) Dillener. John was a WWII Veteran serving his country in the Army Air Corps. He moved to the area in 1986 coming from Perry, NY and was a member of First...

Joseph Thomas Banks

Joseph Thomas Banks

February 6, 2016

March 28, 1928 – February 6, 2016 Joe passed away, 2014 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 84. He was born to Edward and Ruby Banks on March 28, 1928 in Martin, Tennessee. Joe married Lucile Dunn on August 30, 1952. They had a daughter, Marlene. She preceded him in death on December 26, 2008. After...

Archie Harold Fleming, Sr.

Archie Harold Fleming, Sr.

February 4, 2016

Archie Harold Fleming, Sr., 77, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 4, 2016. He was born on January 28, 1939 in Big Rock, VA to parents Carter and Gertrude (Ramey) Fleming. Mr. Fleming was a Vietnam War Veteran and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis, retiring from the United States Marine Corps after 23 years of service to...

David "Vergil" Chesser

David "Vergil" Chesser

February 4, 2016

David “Vergil” Chesser, 85, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on February 4, 2016 in Orange Park, Florida. He was born in Fort Pierce, Florida on September 4, 1930 to Robert Edward Chesser and Rachel O’Steen Chesser. Vergil was of the Baptist faith and member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a hard worker and a firm believer of...

Janie L Moore

Janie L Moore

February 3, 2016

Janie L. Moore, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 3, 2016. She was born on July 8, 1936 in Cholette, Virginia to parents Lewis and Ella (Milton) King. Janie came to the area from Virginia in 1976, was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of the Congregational Holiness Church. She loved her church family and the...

Thomas R. Fialkowski

Thomas R. Fialkowski

February 2, 2016

Thomas R. Fialkowski, 79, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 2, 2016. He was born on February 25, 1936 in Chicago, IL to parents Boleslaus and Loena (Krenz) Fialkowski. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and worked as a computer supervisor for the U.S. Government. Mr. Fialkowski moved to the local area in 1993, coming...