Obituaries

Pansy L. Rutten

Pansy L. Rutten

August 12, 2013

Pansy L. Rutten, 89, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away August 12, 2013. She was born on December 11, 1923 in New River, FL to parents James and Pearl McKinney Thomas. Mrs. Rutten was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, gardening and watching her hummingbirds. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and will be dearly missed by...

Nancy J. Bentley

Nancy J. Bentley

August 11, 2013

Nancy J. Bentley, 63, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2013. A long-time resident of Green Cove Springs, arriving from Eldred, PA at the age of 19. Nancy is best known for her previous year’s employment at Milligan’s, Mayhughs Drugs and Cattail Creek Restaurant. Although cooking was her passion she also enjoyed family...

Samuel T. "Sam" Howie

Samuel T. "Sam" Howie

August 9, 2013

The Atlantic Beach community lost an outstanding citizen, World War II hero and significant member of the Greatest Generation with the passing of Samuel Thomas Howie on August 9, 2013 at the McGraw Center of Community Hospice in Jacksonville. He was revered, loved and will be deeply missed by his widow, his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren. Sam...

William "Bill" Kilroy

William "Bill" Kilroy

August 7, 2013

William “Bill” Kilroy, 62, of Middleburg, FL, passed away August 7, 2013. He was born on April 20, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to parents William and Clare Crow Kilroy. Mr. Kilroy retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, having honorably served his country in the Vietnam War and Desert Shield. He worked with the Helicopter...

Edward Donald Pecor

Edward Donald Pecor

July 31, 2013

Edward Donald Pecor, 72, of Baldwin, FL passed away July 31, 2013. He was born in Montpelier, VT on January 6, 1941 to parents Edward and Elizabeth Pecor. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Waits; step-sons, Troy and Shawn Pecor; sister, Sharon Ann Gatlin; 2 grandchildren; nephews, Pete Wood, James Wood, David DeBoyd and Donald DeBoyd; nieces, Loni Wagner,...

Helen Elizabeth Halligan

Helen Elizabeth Halligan

July 31, 2013

Helen Elizabeth Halligan, 85, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away July 31, 2013. She was born on May 21, 1928 in Boston, MA to parents Joseph and Stella Ber Plocharski. She was retired from the Clay County Appraisers Office and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was predeceased by her husband John H. Halligan in 1997; siblings, Martha...

Frances Marie Morgan Fresh

Frances Marie Morgan Fresh

July 30, 2013

Frances Marie Morgan Fresh passed away on July 30, 2013 after a long illness in her home. She was born March 18, 1926 in Leesburg, Florida to Frank Edgar and Marie Fussell Morgan. She graduated from Winter Haven High School class of 1943, attended Florida Women’s College in Tallahassee, FL for two years (1944-46), before graduating from UNC Chapel Hill...

James Roger Looney Sr.

James Roger Looney Sr.

July 29, 2013

James Roger Looney Sr, 56, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away July 29, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Buchanan County, VA on August 6, 1956 to parents Albert and Sidney Deel Looney. He was predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Janie Bauer and brother Harold Looney. Survivors include his wife Geraldine...

Doyle Hester

Doyle Hester

July 29, 2013

Doyle Hester, 78, of Keystone Heights, FL, passed away July 29, 2013. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Leesburg, FL to parents Leo and Cammie Hewett Hester. Mr. Hester served his country in the United States Navy and had worked as a mechanic for Clay Electric. He was a member of Hope Baptist Church in Starke, FL and...

Bertha Stadeus Flueck

Bertha Stadeus Flueck

July 28, 2013

Bertha Stadeus Flueck, 78, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born on April 7, 1935 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada to parents, Alphonse and Marie Gerregert Stadeus. Mrs. Flueck was of the Catholic faith and loved taking care of her grandchildren and being with her family. She was a resident of Middleburg since 2008, moving...

Richard Glenn Hupprich

Richard Glenn Hupprich

July 28, 2013

Richard Glenn Hupprich, 66, of Penney Farms, FL passed away on July 28, 2013. He was born on February 1, 1947 in Derby, CT to Ortwin and Elizabeth (Meury) Hupprich. He had moved to the Penney Farms Retirement Community in 2007 from Zimbabwe. He was a Missionary with the United Methodist Church and a member of the First United Methodist...

Keith John Wehren

Keith John Wehren

July 27, 2013

Keith John Wehren, 60, of Fleming Island, FL died Saturday, July 27, 2013 at University of Florida Hospital. Born August 9, 1952 in Gardner, MA. He was the son of John and Barbara Wehren. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years. Upon retirement from the Navy he worked for the Internal Revenue Service. He also was active...

Robert Michael Stanford

Robert Michael Stanford

July 25, 2013

Robert Michael Stanford, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away July 25, 2013. He was born on August 11, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA to parents Robert Marion Stanford and Ruth Watson Stanford. Mr. Stanford was a Masonry Contractor and had built numerous buildings in the area. He was a member of the Bricklayers Association, Brand Scaffolding Builders Inc., and...

Richard Henry Hiles

Richard Henry Hiles

July 25, 2013

Richard Henry Hiles, 91, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully on July 25, 2013 at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL. He was born on October 11, 1921 in Oakland, CA to parents Elton and Ruth McGurdy Hiles. Richard served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corps as a Marksman and was a WW II...

The Reverend James William Dagino

The Reverend James William Dagino

July 25, 2013

The Reverend James William Dagino, 89, died on July 25, 2013 at Fleming Island, FL. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 3PM on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Penney Memorial Church. A graveside burial service will follow at Penney Retirement Community Cemetery. The Rev William Stahl will officiate. “Jim” was born on January 20, 1924, in...

Herbert E. Stafford

Herbert E. Stafford

July 24, 2013

Herbert E. Stafford, 75, of St. Johns, FL passed away July 24, 2013. He was born on February 21, 1938 in Rentz, GA to parents Lonnie and Ola Pearl Stafford. He had retired from the U.S. Navy and was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans. He was a member of the Morocco Shrine Temple, the Shriners Motorcycle Escorts and...

Mary Ann Browning

Mary Ann Browning

July 23, 2013

Mary Ann Browning, 74, of Middleburg, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. She was born on August 20, 1938 in Miami, FL to parents, John and Kathleen Kemp Emory. She had been a resident of Florida for the past 30 years. Mrs. Amerson was of the Baptist faith and a member of Russell Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Richard Henry Jeffers

Richard Henry Jeffers

July 17, 2013

Richard Henry Jeffers, 57, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was born on February 9, 1956 in Orange Park, FL. Before his illness, he was a Master Carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Catherine “Rita” Carter; daughter, Crystal Jeffers; son, Kyle Jeffers; sisters, Lori (Chris) Howell, Dina (Henry) Jenkins; nephew, Joe Sears; nieces, Kristin...

John J. "Johnny" Salazar

John J. "Johnny" Salazar

July 16, 2013

John J. “Johnny” Salazar, 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away July 16, 2013. He was born on November 14, 1936 in San Ysidro, CA to parents, Albert and Elizabeth Salazar. Mr. Salazar had served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He had lived in Green Cove Springs for 32 years, was a member of the...

William "Woody" R. Wood

William "Woody" R. Wood

July 16, 2013

William “Woody” Rufus Wood, 93, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He was born on December 21, 1919 in Dowling Park, FL to parents John and Elizabeth Stewart Wood. Mr. Wood was a resident of Green Cove Springs for the past 32 years. He served his country honorably in the United States Air...