Obituaries

Elmer Dean Cox

Elmer Dean Cox

November 18, 2011

Elmer Dean Cox, 77, of Green Cove Springs, passed away November 18, 2011. He was born on July 12, 1934 in Harriman, TN to Rev. James and Argest Cox. He was a long-time member of Green Cove Springs Congregational Holiness Church in Green Cove Springs where he played the guitar and sang. His love of music began as a child....

Gayla Suzann Jones

Gayla Suzann Jones

November 17, 2011

Gayla Suzann Jones, 53, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 17, 2011. She was born July 13, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL to John and Loretta Harris. Gayla had attended Oak Grove Baptist Church in Middleburg, FL. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Jones of Middleburg, FL; parents, John and Loretta Harris of Berryville, AR; sons, Eric Sean Gibson and...

Edwin E. Padgett

Edwin E. Padgett

November 16, 2011

Edwin E. Padgett, 81, of Middleburg, FL, passed away November 16, 2011. He was born in Clay County to Herbert and Maude Padgett. Mr. Padgett had served our county honorably in the United States Army and retired from Waste Management after 20 years of dedicated service. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Maude Padgett; brothers, J.D and Raymond...

Paul Howard Kenerson Jr.

Paul Howard Kenerson Jr.

November 15, 2011

Paul Howard Kenerson Jr., 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away November 15, 2011. He was born October 19, 1959 in North Conway, NH to Glenna and Paul Kenerson, Sr. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Katherine (Shawn) Hibbard and Susan (Terry) Arnold; nieces, Tracey Hibbard, Sarah (Derrick) Cote, Katelyn Arnold, Hannah Arnold and Angela Arnold; nephew, Shawn...

Louis Germain Lasne

Louis Germain Lasne

November 13, 2011

Louis Germain Lasne passed away November 13, 2011 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 87. He was born to Louise and Germaine Lasne on April 10, 1924 in Sable Sarthe, France. Louis worked as commercial fisherman and had his own business. After he retired from the fishing business, he upholstered furniture. He married Joyce Blanton on February 16,...

Mary Elizabeth Landry

Mary Elizabeth Landry

November 12, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Landry, 67, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011. She was born on June 6, 1944 in Chester, PA to parents, Arthur and Mildred Rieck. Mrs. Landry moved to the local area in January of 1996 from Park Side, PA and worked at the Wal-Mart on Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. Mrs. Landry was of the...

Arlene Ethel Soderholm

Arlene Ethel Soderholm

November 11, 2011

Arlene Ethel Soderholm passed away November 11, 2011 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 93. She was born to Robert and Ethel Yackel on August 28, 1918 in Syracuse, New York. Arlene married Harold Soderholm on June 15, 1937 in Syracuse, New York. They were blessed with one son and three daughters. Arlene became affiliated with the Loyal...

Hap Easter

Hap Easter

November 8, 2011

Hap Easter, 70, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011. He was born on September 6, 1941 in Washington D.C. to parents, David and Nettie Easter. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the United States Coast Guard. Hap was a member of The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #2410 in Middleburg, the American Legion, V.F. W....

Walter Lindsey Jr.

Walter Lindsey Jr.

November 8, 2011

Walter Lindsey Jr, 82, of Orange Park, FL passed away November 8, 2011. He was born April 9, 1929 in Rochelle, GA to Walter and Julia Lindsey. He had retired from the United States Air Force as Master Chief. Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Lee of Osteen, FL; son, Dennis Stamer of Middleburg, FL; sister, Sudie Stone of Rochelle, GA;...

Paul Jamison Slipp

Paul Jamison Slipp

November 7, 2011

Paul Jamison Slipp, 95, of Princeton, ME, passed away November 7, 2011 in Orange Park, FL. He was born on April 27, 1916 in Bridgewater, ME to parents, Mahlon and Gladys Slipp. Mr. Slipp was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. He had worked in construction and was a fishing guide. His illness...

Charlotte Forest

Charlotte Forest

November 7, 2011

Charlotte Rhodes Forest, 80, of Fleming Island FL, passed away following a brief illness Monday, November 7, 2011. Born in Abbeville, MI on May 10, 1931, Charlotte was the eldest of four children to Francis and Eugenia Rhodes. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Jerome Forest; daughters Lynn Hutton of Flagler Beach, Linda Leggett and Patricia Boyer...

Mary Landers

Mary Landers

November 1, 2011

Mary Landers, 86, passed away November 1, 2011 in Orange Park, FL. She was born to Anton and Antonia Petranich on November 14, 1924 in New York, New York. Mary worked as a secretary and began working at the young age of 16 and worked until the age of 81 years. She married John W. Keller on April 30, 1944...

Jackie "Chief" Brock

Jackie "Chief" Brock

October 30, 2011

Jackie “Chief” Brock, 65, of Middleburg, passed away October 30, 2011. He is survived by his loving companion, Janice Retzer; son, Jackie Brock Jr.; Daughters, Carrie Brock Hodges and Samantha Brock, and granddaughter, Holly. There will be a celebration of Jackie’s life Saturday, November 5, 2011 at “Chief’s Landing” in Middleburg. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation...

Mattieree B. Samuel

Mattieree B. Samuel

October 28, 2011

Mattieree B. Samuel, 90, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. She was born on March 17, 1921 in Raleigh, NC to parents, Charles and Mattie Baugh. She had been a teacher and was a former member of Southside Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Samuel was very involved with her church family and was a dedicated...

Peggy Alice Rivers

Peggy Alice Rivers

October 27, 2011

Peggy Alice Rivers, 66, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away October 27, 2011. She was born on March 21, 1945 in Tenso, VA to Clarence and Sybil Farmer. She had been a resident of Green Cove Springs for 56 years and was a member of Little Ruth Old Regular Baptist Church. Mrs. Rivers was predeceased by her father. Survivors...

Hazel Mary Tennity

Hazel Mary Tennity

October 26, 2011

Hazel passed away October 26, 2011 at the age of 88. She was born to Adolphus and Mary Harrison August 15, 1923 in Rochester, New York. Hazel married Mr. Louis Tennity on January 31, 1942. They had three children, Patricia, Pauline and Roberta. She was employed as a bank teller for South California First National bank retiring in 1979. She...

Gary Dan Schweitzer

Gary Dan Schweitzer

October 23, 2011

Gary Dan Schweitzer, 45, of Middleburg, FL, passed away unexpectedly October 23, 2011. He was born on November 20, 1965 in Erie, PA to John and Edith Schweitzer. He had lived in Florida most of his life, coming to the Middleburg area 15 years ago. Gary was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his fiancé’, Roxanne Berry; brothers,...

Janie Marie Bauer

Janie Marie Bauer

October 18, 2011

Janie Marie Bauer, 34, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011. She was born on December 8, 1976 in Orange Park, FL to parents James and Geraldine Looney. Janie enjoyed playing volleyball, softball and kickball with her friends. She loved Key West, Florida and girl’s night out with her girl friends. In her spare time she enjoyed baking...

June Lorraine Murphy

June Lorraine Murphy

October 18, 2011

June Murphy, 86, passed away October 18, 2011 in Orange Park, FL. She was born to Charles and Harriet Criscuolo on May 3, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. June married Mr. George Murphy on June 15, 1946. They had three children, Patricia, Susan and Gary. Gary preceded her in death last December. She was employed as a beautician for Esther’s Beauty...

Russell Coleman

Russell Coleman

October 17, 2011

Russell Coleman, 60, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011. He was born on September 22, 1951 in Grundy, VA to parents, Corbett and Ruby Jean Coleman. He was a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, serving his country in the United States Marine Corps. He had worked as a truck driver and was a...