Obituaries

John W. "Jack" Stuckey

John W. "Jack" Stuckey

February 20, 2014

John W. “Jack” Stuckey, 86, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away February 20, 2014. He was born on January 29, 1928 in Rhine, GA to parents John and Dora Belle Hardy Stuckey. Mr. Stuckey served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division of the Army Air Corps. He had worked as a Maintenance Supervisor and had...

Alexander "Sandy" Cooke

Alexander "Sandy" Cooke

February 18, 2014

Alexander “Sandy” Cooke, 52, of Seminole, FL, passed away February 18, 2014. He was born on September 2, 1961 in Atlanta, GA to parents Robert and Carolyn Cooke. He had been a design printer and enjoyed sailing. He was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother, Carolyn “Cay” Cooke; brothers, W. Allen Cooke, David G....

John Dennis Coffey

John Dennis Coffey

February 18, 2014

John Dennis Coffey, 59, of Ocala, FL passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born on September 7, 1954 in Albany, NY to parents Joseph Edward Coffey, Sr. and Elizabeth Marion Hine Coffey. John was preceded in death by his father, his dear aunt, Kathryn Hickey and his sister-in-law Barbara Coffey. He is survived by his fiancé Marsha...

Marjorie Elizabeth Scott

Marjorie Elizabeth Scott

February 18, 2014

Marjorie passed away, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 77. She was born to Kenneth and Marjorie Raynes on October 4, 1936 in New Brunswick, Canada. Marge and Lawrence Scott were married in the first Community United Methodist Church in Meford, MA on August 21, 1970. She worked as a Secretary Receptionist...

Henry "Hank" Robert Davies

Henry "Hank" Robert Davies

February 18, 2014

Henry Robert Davies, "Hank", was born on August 6, 1923 to Henry A. Davies and Helen (Robertson) Davies of Quincy, Massachusetts. He was the eldest of ten children. He graduated from Braintree High School in the class of 1941 and enjoyed playing on their football team. He attended Coyne Electrical School and completed his electrical apprenticeship at Bethlehem Steel in...

Michael William Sands

Michael William Sands

February 15, 2014

Michael William Sands passed away on Saturday February 15, 2014. He was born on December 23, 1954 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL to parents Courtland and Jane Sands. Michael was raised in Jacksonville and attended secondary school at Christ the King and graduated from Terry Parker High School (Class of 73’). He graduated college from Chaminade University in...

Eunice S. Coleman

Eunice S. Coleman

February 11, 2014

Eunice S. Coleman, 90, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away February 11, 2014. She was born in Helena, GA, to parents J.H. and Eva Poole Smith on January 30, 1924. She had moved to Green Cove Springs in 1948 and had been the manager of Mallards 5 & 10 in Green Cove Springs for 35 years before retiring. She...

Paul Sunderlund Barbour

Paul Sunderlund Barbour

February 10, 2014

Mr. Paul Barbour passed away February 10, 2014 with his family by his side. Paul was born to Melvin and Lillian Barbour on January 21, 1928 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He grew up with his brothers, Richard, Ronald, and Melvin. Melvin preceded him in death. Paul married Annette Sharon on August 23, 1977. He and Annette met at the...

J.V. "Tommy" Silcox

J.V. "Tommy" Silcox

February 8, 2014

J.V. “Tommy” Silcox, 79, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 8, 2014. He was born on March 31, 1934 in Doctor’s Inlet, FL to parents Lee and Alice Cercy Silcox. Mr. Silcox honorably served his country in the United States Army and had worked as a carpenter. He was a lifetime resident of the area and was a member of...

David B. Ezquerra, Sr.

David B. Ezquerra, Sr.

February 7, 2014

David B. Ezquerra, Sr., 68, of Orange Park, FL, passed away February 7, 2014. He was born on November 10, 1945 in Knoxville, TN to parents Baldomero and Marian Grabill Ezquerra, Jr. Mr. Ezquerra was a Vietnam War Veteran, having honorably served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a civil engineer for Weeks Marine, Inc. in...

Frances Jacqeline Brown

Frances Jacqeline Brown

February 7, 2014

Frances J. Brown, 74, of Middleburg, FL passed away February 7, 2014. A native of Austell, GA, Mrs. Brown had moved to Middleburg in 2010. She was Baptist by faith and loved music, singing and dancing. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leland G. Brown in 1999 and brother, James A. Honea and is survived by sons, Richard (Wendy) Brown,...

Bobby Lee Langley

Bobby Lee Langley

February 5, 2014

Bobby Lee Langley, 51, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away suddenly on February 5, 2014 at his home. A native of Green Cove Springs, Bobby was a heavy equipment mechanic. He was an avid Gators and Jaguars fan, enjoyed NASCAR and fishing. He was predeceased by his father, James Donald Langley, Sr.; and brothers, Wesley Dean Langley and Ricky...

Mary Idell Ennis

Mary Idell Ennis

February 4, 2014

Mary Idell Ennis, 104, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away February 4, 2014. She was born in Ray City, GA on August 6, 1909 to parents Jesse and Susan Bullard Shaw. Ms. Ennis enjoyed sewing and loved to cook for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters and son, Clifford...

Robert "Bob" L. Packwood

Robert "Bob" L. Packwood

February 4, 2014

Packwood, Robert L. (Bob) passed away February 4, 2014, at Custead Hospice Care Center, Orange Park, Florida. Mr. Packwood was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 1, 1936 to Virgil Miller and Nina Ethel Packwood. He was a graduate of Western High School, attended Lawrence Technical School and retired from Cadillac Motors-GMC and Snap On Tools. He was predeceased by...

Mary Milstead Laferriere

Mary Milstead Laferriere

February 2, 2014

Mary Milstead Laferriere, 76, passed away on February 2, 2014. She was born October 26, 1937 in Charlotte, NC. Mary was predeceased by her father, Henry Barksdale Milstead, mother, Ethel Gibson King and her stepfather, Marion J. King. Mary graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and the University of Florida where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi...

Jack Junior Myers

Jack Junior Myers

February 2, 2014

Jack Myers, 71, of Middleburg, FL, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2014 after a brief illness. He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Virgil and Geneva Myers. Jack was a member of the Middleburg Church of God; he retired as a heavy equipment mechanic and was extremely talented in wood crafting. Jack was a...

Gail Courtland Kearns

Gail Courtland Kearns

February 2, 2014

Gail Courtland Kearns, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born on March 15, 1933 in Starke, FL to parents Thomas J. and Pearl Green Kearns. He was a life-long resident and a member of Hibernia Baptist Church. Gail was an avid Florida Gators fan who loved hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Mr....

Kenneth LeRoy Schmidt

Kenneth LeRoy Schmidt

January 31, 2014

Kenneth LeRoy Schmidt, 84, passed away January 31, 2014. He was born March 5, 1929 in Queens, NY. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia; children, Robert Schmidt, Kathy (Richard) Price, Glenn (Theresa) Schmidt, John (Alisa) Schmidt; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, February...

Columbus "Ken" Boyd

Columbus "Ken" Boyd

January 30, 2014

In Loving memory of Columbus K Boyd, 78, (1935 – 2014) from Green Cove Springs, FL (aka Ken/The Orange Man to everyone that knew him) lost his battle to cancer on Thursday, January 30th. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was preceded by his wife June H Boyd and son Kenneth N Boyd. He is survived by his...

Barbara Ann Shea

Barbara Ann Shea

January 28, 2014

Barbara Shea passed away January 28, 2014 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 79. She was born to Elija and Mrytle Redfearn on November 19, 1934 in Marshville, North Carolina. Barbara married Jack Shea on April 8, 1954 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. They had three children, Jack Jr., Linda and Cindy. Jack Jr. and Linda...