Obituaries

Paul Corless, Sr.

Paul Corless, Sr.

November 23, 2015

Paul Corless,Sr., also known as Grandpap or GrandPaul, passed away unexpectedly on 11/23/2015. Born 7/18/1937 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Pauline (Schmidthammer) Corless. He graduated from South Fayette Township High School and California University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Industrial Arts. He married Marcia Peters who preceded him in death and they had two sons, P.J. and Bryan....

Robert Ernest Bartz

Robert Ernest Bartz

November 21, 2015

Robert E. Bartz, 77, was born into Heaven on November 21, 2015 following a brave battle with Parkinson’s. While born in Joliet, Illinois on November 16, 1938, he believed himself to be a true southerner after moving to Florida in 1972. Bob was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. While construction and building energy and power...

Verlin M. Haslett

Verlin M. Haslett

November 21, 2015

SFC Verlin Haslett, USA, Ret., 69, left us on November 21st, 2015 with his wife and children at his bed side in Jacksonville, Florida. Verlin was born on December 18th, 1945 in St. Elmo, Illinois to Robert and Maude Haslett. He is one of nineteen children, several preceding him. Verlin has been married for 51 years to his loving wife...

William "Scotty" Rhoden

William "Scotty" Rhoden

November 19, 2015

William Scott “Scotty” Rhoden, age 66 from Lake Butler, FL passed away November 19, 2015 at the E.T. York Haven Hospice Center in Gainesville, FL after an extended illness. He was a retired police officer and truck driver. He was born and raised in Starke and was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School. His parents are the late William...

Mitcheal O. Landry, Jr.

Mitcheal O. Landry, Jr.

November 18, 2015

Mitcheal O. Landry, Jr., 72, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 18, 2015. He was born in Barre, VT to the late Mitcheal and Evelyn (Anderson) Landry, Sr. Mr. Landry served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Army. He had worked for CSX Railroad as a computer programmer and telegrapher. He moved to the...

Ruthann Myers

Ruthann Myers

November 18, 2015

Ruthann Myers, 72 of Middleburg, FL died November 18, 2015 peacefully with her family by her side in Orange Park, FL. She was born in Charleston, WV to Rufus and Augusta Holstein Blancet. She was preceded in death to the love of her life Jack Myers and their daughter Lesa Dawn. She and Jack shared over 50 wonderful years together...

William Rodney "Rod" Murray

William Rodney "Rod" Murray

November 18, 2015

William Rodney “Rod” Murray, 76, of Middleburg, FL passed away November 18, 2015. “If you are reading this, I have already passed through the Pearly Gates. I have joined my family who have pre-deceased me. We are walking together on streets of gold, listening to the Heavenly Choir. I have spent 76 years on God’s green earth and as I...

Terry "Bean" Higginbotham

Terry "Bean" Higginbotham

November 17, 2015

Terry “Bean” Higginbotham, 52, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on November 17, 2015. He was born on August 21, 1963 in Lake City, Florida to parents Jehu Higginbotham and Ruby Doris (Wiggins) Baxley. Bean was a lifelong resident of Middleburg and was in the construction business. He loved cooking breakfast for his wife and sitting on his porch listening to...

John Robert Kelly

John Robert Kelly

November 17, 2015

John Robert Kelly, 91, of Orange Park, FL passed away on November 17, 2015. He was born on December 20, 1923 in New York, NY to parents Anthony and Mary Belle (Johnson) Kelly. John served his country honorably in the United States Army, Navy, Coast Guard and the Merchant Marine.

Joyce Joann Bigham

Joyce Joann Bigham

November 13, 2015

Joyce Joann Bigham, 73, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away November 13, 2015. She was born on August 3, 1942 in West Frankfort, Illinois to parents Chester and Nellie (Cable) Shaw. Joyce came to Jacksonville from Phoenix, AZ in 1994 and was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed painting, playing cards, shopping with her friends and talking with her grandkids. She...

Ruby Mae Coleman

Ruby Mae Coleman

November 13, 2015

Ruby Mae Coleman, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away at her home on November 13, 2015. She was born on September 28, 1936 in Blackey, VA to parents Thomas and Leoma (Blankenship) Stacy. She had lived in Green Cove Springs for many years and was a member of the Green Cove Springs Church of God. She was a...

Walter Hertzog Snyder

Walter Hertzog Snyder

November 12, 2015

Walt passed away November 12, 2015 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 95. He was born to Daniel and Aquila Snyder on September 6, 1920 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Walt was a WWII Veternan serving on the USS Indiana as a fire controlman second class. He received the WWII victory medal, Asisatic Pacific ribbon with 12 stars,...

Robert L. "Murf" Murphy

Robert L. "Murf" Murphy

November 11, 2015

Robert L. "Murf" Murphy, 77, of St. Augustine, FL passed away November 11, 2015. Services will be held at a later date in Michigan.

Raymond Nicholas Chapman Jr

Raymond Nicholas Chapman Jr

November 10, 2015

Raymond Nicholas Chapman Jr, 78, born August 13, 1937 to parents Raymond Nicholas and Mary A. (Scannell) Chapman Sr. in Manchester, NH passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 10, 2015. He attended St. Anselms College and Saint Marys Seminary. Nick retired as a LCDR in the US Navy after proudly serving for 23 years. He became Director...

James "Doug" Ratcliffe

James "Doug" Ratcliffe

November 10, 2015

James “Doug” Ratcliffe, 63, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 10, 2015. He was born on August 12, 1952 in Christiansburg, Virginia to parents Covvie and Ruby (Nolley) Ratcliffe. Doug came to the Florida area from Virginia in 1962, was a Christian and enjoyed Gator football. He was hardworking, honorable and very generous with his friends and neighbors. Doug loved...

Barbara A. Harkins

Barbara A. Harkins

November 9, 2015

Barbara A. Harkins, 81, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away November 9, 2015. She was born on June 11, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Joseph Gilbert and Pauline Frances (Peshina) Melchior. Barbara came to Florida from Minnesota in 1966 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Green Cove Springs. She taught CCD at St. Catherine’s Catholic...

David Adam Feitig

David Adam Feitig

November 8, 2015

FEITIG, David Adam 83, passed away on November 8, 2015, at his home in Fleming Island, Fla. Dave never met a stranger and graced those he knew with his smile, sense of humor and kindness. After attending Randolph-Macon and serving in the U.S. Army, Dave worked for decades at Reynolds Aluminum, was active as a founding member of Trinity Lutheran...

Lonnie E. Jolley

Lonnie E. Jolley

November 5, 2015

Lonnie E. Jolley, 68, of Keystone Heights, FL, passed away November 5, 2015. He was born on January 4, 1947 in Baldwin, FL to the late Palmer and Pauline (Geiger) Jolley. He was a retired mine supervisor for Iluka and moved to the Keystone Heights area from Green Cove Springs in 1989. He attended Black Creek Baptist Church and was...

Mary Ellen Cahoon

Mary Ellen Cahoon

November 5, 2015

Mary Ellen Cahoon, 85, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away November 5, 2015. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Ashland, Pennsylvania to parents John Nelson and Lillie Alice (Bolich) Kull. Mary came to Jacksonville in 1982 after living in Richmond, Virginia and Hallandale, Florida. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Shindler Drive Baptist Church. Mary really enjoyed...

Virginia Smith Hale

Virginia Smith Hale

November 2, 2015

Virginia Smith Hale, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away November 2, 2015. She was born on December 20, 1930 in Perry, GA to the late Otis and Gladys (Grimsley) Smith. Mrs. Hale had worked as a bank clerk for Florida National Bank and moved to the Green Cove Springs area in 1973 from Jacksonville. She had been a...