Obituaries

February 19, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Allen Dukes, 61, born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 29, 1962, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Orange Park, Florida. He was born to Clayton and Lois Dukes. Charlie graduated from Orange Park High School and became the proud owner of First Coast Tree Service Inc. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church.

Charlie had...

February 18, 2024

Ursula Maria Pugh, 79, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Sunday, February 18,2024. She was born in Germany on May 11,1944. Ursula retired from American Red Cross.

She spent her time taking good care of her dog, Homer, her cat, Lucky, and her husband, Arthur.

She will be remembered for her big heart for her family, as well as her...

February 18, 2024

Leo Kaczmar Jr., 62, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on February 18, 2024. 

Born in Jersey City, NJ to his parents, Leo and Mary Rose Kaczmar (Breen) on February 26, 1961. 

Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Rose Kaczmar and his brother, Edward Kaczmar. 

He is survived by his...

February 16, 2024

Edward Lewis Larsen, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16th, 2024 at 4:30 pm at Clyde E. Lassen’s Veterans Nursing Home in St. Augustine, Florida. He was surrounded by his children, Bruce Larsen, Kathryn Forfa, and Karen May. Edward was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 16th, 1931 to Earling Adrian Larsen and Marie Jeannette (Bushman) Larsen....

February 16, 2024

Ernestine Messer Menendez, age 87, Middleburg, FL went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024. Mrs. Menendez was born in Nash, North Carolina, married Jose Menendez, her late spouse in 1954 and later relocated to Florida.

Mrs. Menendez was a strong believer in her faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Middleburg, FL. She...

February 15, 2024

February 15, 2024

February 14, 2024

Elaine Halley, 75, of Orange Park, FL, passed away February 14, 2024.  She was born on January 5, 1949 in Fairmont, WV to parents Olis and Mary (Lee) Bennett. She had a B.A. Degree from West Virginia University.

Mrs. Halley moved to the local area in 1989 from Japan and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Survivors include...

February 12, 2024

Kristi Powell Wahl, age 67, passed away February 12, 2024, after a courageous two- and half-year battle with cancer. She was born to Robert Powell and Nancy Wood Powell on January 17th, 1957, in Wheat Ridge, CO. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 1982 with a Bachelors in Geography. In 2016, Kris met the last love of her...

February 9, 2024

Shawn Marie (Naylor) Slocum was born on 02/07/1967 in Sanford, Florida to Jim and Wilma Naylor. She tragically passed away on February 9th, 2024. Shawn graduated from Orange Park High School in 1985. She then attended the University of North Florida where she earned a B.S. in Psychology. After college she worked using her degree to help troubled families working...

February 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kelly Shawn Gipson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly, a devoted family man, husband, father, poppy, brother, mentor, and friend to many as well as a skilled specialist of heavy machinery. Kelly Gipson departed from this world on February 6th, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, hard work, and...

February 4, 2024

February 4, 2024

Derek Sandbrook, 74, of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on February 4, 2024.

A visitation will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Broadus-Raines Chapel and funeral services will begin at 11:00am with Pastor Charles Ivy officiating.

Full obituary forthcoming.

February 3, 2024

Timothy Lloyd Bell Sr. of Palatka, Fl. passed away on February 3, 2024

He was born to Hazel Alberta Daniels and Lloyd Bell on July 27, 1970. Timothy graduated from Clay High school and worked at & co-owned Cut N Up Hair Salon. He married and divorced Eileen Rhoads.

Timothy was a man of many hobbies including surfing, fishing, karate,...

February 2, 2024

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January 31, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Max Reber of Orange Park, FL passed peacefully at home on January 31, 2024. He was born to Max Reber and Helen Kabelac Reber of Rochester, NY on July 30, 1944. His father Max immigrated from Carlstein, Germany just before WWII via Ellis Island. His mother Helen was of eastern European descent. As a child, Tom’s playground was...

January 30, 2024

January 29, 2024

Virgil Ausben Wilds

April 22, 1951 - January 29, 2024

Virgil Wilds was born on April 22,1951 in San Antonio, Texas and at age 72 went to be with the Lord on January 29,2024. Virgil was the number one welder for building hauling trailers for many years. Also, he worked for Air Liquide as a truck driver and also did tech repair...

January 27, 2024

Okey "Bo" Mullins, 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on January 27th, 2024. 

Bo was born to the late Clifford and Amanda Mullins on, May 27th, 1948 in Grundy, Virginia. He attended Job Core, spent many years as a deacon, and ran Cranes with Mobro Marine for 40 years. An active church member and devoted family man,...