Obituaries

March 12, 2024

March 11, 2024

March 9, 2024

Wilma Welbourn, 87, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 9, 2024.  She was born on November 11, 1936 in Orange Park, FL to parents George and Alene (Padgett) Mosley.  She was a member of South Middleburg Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loyal mother and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents and by her son,...

March 6, 2024

Ralph Ronald “Ron” Anderson, Sr. passed away from a brief illness, on March 6,2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 18,1946, making him 77 years old. He graduated from Clay High School in 1964 then enrolled in the IBEW Local 177 electrical apprenticeship program. After graduation he worked many years with Paxon Electric Company and then finished...

March 4, 2024

Wendell Averill Shaw of Fleming Island, FL, passed away on March 4, 2024.

Born to Averill Shaw and Kathleen G. Phair on May 24, 1938, in Mars Hill, Maine, he graduated from high school in Aroostook County. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Jones College and a master’s degree from North Florida Theological Seminary.

Wendell married Judy...

March 4, 2024

Carrie Gray Hill, age 46, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away March 4, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Carrie attended Mandarin High School.   She was an avid reader, loved playing games, and watching football (especially the Georgia Bulldogs).   Carrie loved music, dancing, and the beach.   She had a way with babies and toddlers.   She always made them feel loved...

March 1, 2024

Louise Ann Shevada, a beloved mother and grandmother, departed this life at 91 years old on March 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by her family. She was born on February 24th, 1933 in Rivesville, WV. to Dominick and Rose Munchin.

Louise retired from Aetna Insurance and is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Mike Shevada, her sister...

March 1, 2024

Doris Jean Welkenbach passed away peacefully at age 91 in her Orange Park, Florida, home on Friday, March 1, 2024, surrounded by family.

Born January 13, 1933 in Massillon, OH to George and Della Bean, from Comanche, TX and Westpoint, TN. She received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary and Physical Education from Eastern Michigan University. In 1962 she married...

February 29, 2024

February 28, 2024

William “Bill” Francis Sepuch, age 86, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on February 28, 2024 of natural causes. Bill was born to John and Mary Sepuch on January 29, 1938, in Windber, Pennsylvania and grew up with his four sisters (Mary, Elenor, Barbara, and Ethel) and one brother (Joe) primarily in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After 22 years of serving our country...

February 28, 2024

Sally Ann O'Quinn, 79, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 28, 2024, at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Sally was a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her son Nolan Crawford (Karen), her daughter Lori Rodriguez, her grandchildren Brandon Crawford, Bryan Rodriguez, Keeon Shaw, Nathan Crawford & Megan Crawford, her great-grandchildren Mikal Crawford, Makenzy Crawford & Amelia...

February 27, 2024

Virginia Shawlene Whalin, a dear mother to her children, sadly lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on February 27th, 2024.  She was born in Jacksonville, Fl. on September 22nd, 1942. 

Virginia served our country through Civil Service for 30 yrs with the Department of Defense. She was well known for her love of crafts, all of her animals, Safari animals,...

February 26, 2024

Marcella “Marcy” A. Stachowiak of Fleming Island, Florida, originally Milwaukee, Wisconsin died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home after spreading 96 years of love. She retired from homemaking when she moved to the Allegro in 2013 after 63 years of dedicated service.

Marcy loved meeting new people and could strike up a conversation with a total stranger...

February 26, 2024

Stephanie Louise Wilson, 51, of Lake Asbury, Florida went to be with her Lord on February 26th 2024. Born in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois on October 31st 1972 to Kay Frederick Wallace and Stephen Wesley Wallace. Stephanie proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aerographers Mate stationed in both New Jersey and Jacksonville Florida. After her Honorable Discharge from the...

February 26, 2024

David Dean Mack, born on February 8, 1966, in Englewood, CO, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2024. A memorial service will be held in his honor at First Black Creek Baptist Church, 3904 State Road 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, on Saturday, March 2nd, at 11 AM.

David graduated from Englewood High School in 1984...

February 25, 2024

Charles Douglas Brown passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the age of 91. Charlie Brown, as he was known, was born on December 6, 1932 in Kingsland, GA to Crawford A. Brown and Laura Douglas Brown. He and his wife Peggy “Peg” Brown celebrated their 71st anniversary December 26, 2023. They were high school sweethearts, true partners in...

February 25, 2024

Loyd Warren Hogan, 76, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away on February 25, 2024 following complications of cancer. He was born on September 15, 1947, in Lake City, FL, to the late Emma and James Hogan.

Warren attended White Springs School and later earned associates degree at Florida Community College. 

Warren served in the U.S. Army for 11 months....

February 24, 2024

            Myrtice “Myrt” Tanner Gustafson passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida.  She was born on April 18, 1949, in Nicholls, Georgia where she lived with her parents, Albert and Eula Tanner and five siblings, one of which survives her, Ruth Rewis of Douglas, Georgia.  She married Edwin “Sherwood” Gustafson, Jr. on November...

February 23, 2024

Scott D. Huffman, 48, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 23, 2024.  He was born on June 22, 1975 in Cape Girardeau, MO to parents, Ronald Huffman and Rebecca (Brown) Foister.

He loved his nephews, video games, music and will be remembered as a big-hearted, loving individual.

He was preceded in death by Mother Rebecca and Father Ronald and is...

February 23, 2024

Leslie Carlie Jeffers, 88, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on September 12,1935 to George and Joan (Mosley) Jeffers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother and playing golf. He especially loved his family, spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother...