Obituaries

April 7, 2024

Theodore Deering Manning, Jr. was born to Theodore Deering Manning, Sr. and Sarah Manning on November 16, 1955 in Belhaven, NC. Ted received a Master’s Degree in Theology studying Old Testament Hebrew while attending Oral Roberts University in 1985 and then received his MBA at Nova Southeastern University in 1997. 

Ted played trumpet, piano, as well as sang and...

April 6, 2024

April 5, 2024

April 4, 2024

James Roy Cantrell, 76, also known as Pop-A-Top, was born in Pikeville, KY, on December 28, 1947. He passed away at Orange Park Hospital on April 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Although James was born in Pikeville, KY, he later resided in Chicago, IL until moving to Green Cove Springs, FL in the 1980’s, where he spent the rest...

April 3, 2024

Christine Louise Clay (Herron)

Chris lived in Orange Park, Florida with her two children, Angelica (26) and Nicollette (21) and her husband, Justin (61) until she passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 62. Chris was born in Cooperstown, New York on May 29, 1961, to Robert and Donna Herron. She has two brothers, Brett and Matt.  ...

April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

Robert Edward Billetdeaux, known as Bob, age 83, of St Augustine, FL, concluded his earthly journey on April 2, 2024. Born to Ed and Ann (George) Billetdeaux on September 5, 1940, in Johnstown, PA, Bob was a man who lived his life with honor and dedication.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force (Security Service) from 1959...

March 30, 2024

Deborah Dingler Rice, 72, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away on March 30th 2024.

Deborah was born on July 8th 1951 in Griffin, Georgia to Carl and Lois Dingler. After Deborah graduated from Henry County High school in 1969, she went on to marry the love of her life, Steve.  

Deborah spent her adult years as a school bus...

March 30, 2024

Ronald Carey “RC” Jones, 79, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.  He was born on October 16, 1944, in Brooksville, Florida.  His family moved to Green Cove Springs when he was very young and lived on a farm just west of town.  He graduated from Clay High School in 1962.  He joined the Army...

March 27, 2024

Clarence Billy Butler of Orange Park, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 27, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born in Langdale, Alabama to William C. Butler and Irma Crowder. Billy was a Christian and belonged to the Baptist Church. Billy was a graduate of Auburn University and proudly served in the United...

March 25, 2024

March 25, 2024

Jefferson “Jeff” Daniels, 73, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away March 25, 2024.  He was born on December 15, 1950 in Orange Park, FL to parents Jay and Mary Daniels.  He was a 1968 graduate of Clay High School and a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs.  Jeff worked at Associated Minerals and for the Clay County Parks and...

March 24, 2024

Johnny Smith of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on March 24th,2024. 

Johnny was born January 11, 1942, in Harriman, Tennessee to George Smith and Virginia Smith (Roberts). He was the proud parent of his two sons, Darrell Smith and Jason Smith.

Johnny served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He later owned his own business. He...

March 22, 2024

March 20, 2024

March 20, 2024

Daniel Edward Smith, 73 of Middleburg Fl passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 54 years - Judy, 2 sisters Judi and Linda, a daughter Angelee, a son Greg, and 4 grandchildren: Brianna, Kylee, Maia, and Chance. Also, many close nieces, nephews, and family friends. Dan was also known as “Papa” by many besides...

March 20, 2024

John Charles Tucker, born on March 15, 1968, in East Chicago, Indiana, passed away on March 19, 2024, in St. Augustine, Florida. He was the beloved son of Robert Tucker Jr and Loretta Tucker. John was preceded in death by his grandparents Ira Roberts, Catherine Roberts, Robert Tucker Sr, and Imogene Thomas. John was a dedicated member of the community...

March 15, 2024

Florence Ann Jammes, Maxville, FL, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born September 17, 1944, to Douglas and Freida Roberts in Jacksonville, FL. She was the second daughter of 10 girls and had one younger brother. She attended Forest High School in Jacksonville. The things that brought her the most joy and happiness was her family. She worked...

March 13, 2024

Lois Carol Gremer, age 80, of Fleming Island, Florida and formerly, Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully, March 13, 2024, at her home in Fleming Island. Ms. Gremer, known as Carol, was just a few short weeks from her 81st birthday.  Born to John Bernard Gremer, father and Bernice Valentine Chisholm, mother on April 6, 1943, in Tampa, Florida.  Carol Gremer...

March 12, 2024

Ryan Joseph Wheeler, 42, passed away suddenly on March 12, 2024, in Wyoming. He was born on May 28, 1981, in Yokosuka, Japan, to Jeffery (Jef) Wheeler and Maureen (Little) Wheeler. Ryan spent his formative years in Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended Terry Parker High School. He later went on to work in the oil fields of Wyoming, North Dakota,...