Obituaries
Anthony Paul Ozgowicz
May 27, 2026
With hearts shattered beyond words, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Anthony Paul Ozgowicz, who left this world on May 27, 2026, at the age of 16. Anthony was more than a son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a young man whose smile could light up a room, whose presence could bring laughter to an...
Ronnie Gene White
May 22, 2026
Ronald (Ron) Gene White, age 94 of Penney Farms, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at the Penney Retirement Community Pavilion. He was born on August 6, 1931 in Switz City, Indiana to the late Mary Fern (Haskett) White and Vern White. He was one of 7 children.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vivian Jeannette (Davis) White...
Helen Marie Blaskis
May 21, 2026
Helen Marie Blaskis, age 95, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away peacefully May 21, 2026, at Spring Gardens Fleming Island. She was born on December 3, 1930, in Grand Haven Michigan to Rudolph and Margaret (Kundelius) Hodal. She married the love of her life, William (Bill) Blaskis, on April 25, 1953.
Helen graduated from Mercy Central School of Nursing in 1951....
Beverly R. Vincent
May 21, 2026
Beverly R. Vincent, age 85, of Orange Park, FL passed away on May 21, 2025.
Full obituary forthcoming.
Bryce Dewayne Austin
May 20, 2026
With heavy hearts and countless memories, we announce the passing of a truly unique soul, Bryce Dewayne Austin, who left this world far too soon at the age of 20 on May 20th, 2026.
Born and raised in Clay Hill, Bryce was a God-loving boy who grew up with the biggest smile that could light up any room. He lived life...
Robert Earl Kunz
May 18, 2026
Robert E. Kunz, age 88, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert E. Kunz was born on July 23, 1937, in Springfield, Illinois, and lived a life defined by faith, service, leadership, and unwavering devotion to his family.
In 1956, Robert married the love of his life, Donna C. Kunz, beginning a...
Lonnie Allan Tuttle
May 18, 2026
Lonnie A. Tuttle, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2026. He was born to Luther and Lois Tuttle on January 19, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his father Luther, mother Lois and brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Beth (Buddy) Cherry, Ryan Tuttle and Amy Stout, 5...
Sandra Louise Sharpe
May 16, 2026
There are some people whose love becomes the foundation of a family, and for us, that person was Sandra Sharpe.
With broken hearts we share that Sandra passed away on May 16, 2026 at 12:27am. No words feel big enough for our loss, because she was so much more than a wife, mother, nana, and best friend—she was home. She was...
Marcia Ella Haslett
May 15, 2026
Marcia Haslett, 78, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, with her children and granddaughter by her side.
Marcia was born on December 28, 1947, in Vandalia, Illinois, to James and Shirley Curry. She was one of four children and was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, and her beloved husband of 51 years, SFC Verlin Haslett.
She is survived...
Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls
May 15, 2026
Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls
January 30, 1941 – May 15, 2026
It is with deep love and remembrance that we announce the passing of Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls of Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Born and raised in Goshen, New York. She was the daughter of Catherine and John Kaczmar. Eleanor was the youngest of fourteen. She spoke often of her childhood. She enjoyed telling stories...
Roger D. Raines
May 14, 2026
Roger Dale Raines, known by family and friends as “Papa Roger,” died a peaceful death, surrounded by loved ones on May 14th, 2026 in Loves Park IL. Born as one of eight siblings in Nashville Tennessee on September 4th, 1950, Roger was a beacon of kindness, humor, faithfulness, and love. Dedicating his life to the Lord and serving those around...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ivey Sapp
May 14, 2026
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ivey Sapp
March 18, 1948 – May 14, 2026
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ivey Sapp, age 78, of Fleming Island, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 18, 1948, in Palatka, Florida, Gwen was raised in Green Cove Springs, where she graduated from Clay High School in 1966, then attended...
Toni Lea Sneed
May 13, 2026
Toni Lea Sneed, 77
Toni Lea (Burns) Sneed was born on March 24, 1949, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Frank Burns Jr. and Bonnie Area Burns, and the only girl among six children. Her brothers were Sonny, Terry, Danny, Jeff, and Tim.
Toni was married...
Linda Gibson Zelenka
May 12, 2026
Linda Gibson Zelenka, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Florida. She died after a long, but graceful struggle with dementia. Linda was born in Huntington, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Richard Gibson and Freda Donnell Gibson. She had degrees from Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida and worked...
Felicia Ford
May 12, 2026
Felicia Ford, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, after a long illness. A devoted wife and mother, Felicia was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She moved to Florida two decades ago and resided in Green Cove Springs. She was a congregant of Sacred Heart Church in Fleming Island, where she taught fifth-grade CCD for many years.
Felicia...
Dorothy Agnes Militello
May 12, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy Agnes Militello, on May 12th, 2026.
Born on June 4th, 1937, in Paterson, New Jersey, Dorothy was the daughter of Ida Mae Lydecker and Peter J. Lydecker. She spent her formative years in the Paterson area, where she later met and married Salvatore Anthony Militello. Together,...
Cindy Rainer
May 11, 2026
Cynthia Cato Rainer, 69, passed away Monday, May 11th at home with family.
Cindy is survived by her loving husband, Joe; children, Larry (Karen); Cara; Jana (Justin); brothers, Keith (Rhonda); Ken; grandkids, Jonathan (Kylee); Jacob; Jeffrey; Katherine; and two wonderful puppies that loved her dearly and brought her great joy.
Cindy was born on July 29, 1956 in LaGrange, Ga to Clarence...
Dorothy Jean Buckhalter
May 11, 2026
Dorothy Jean Buckhalter, 91, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on May 11, 2026.
Dorothy, lovingly known to most as “Dot,” was born on January 12, 1935, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Cliff Faircloth and Lucile Lamb. She later made her home in Green Cove Springs, where she built a life centered around faith, family, and love.
She was preceded in death...
Ed Hopkins
May 10, 2026
Clarence Edward “Ed” Hopkins, 81, of Middleburg, passed away on May 10, 2026.
At 18 years old, Ed joined the United States Navy in March of 1963, beginning a distinguished military career defined by dedication and honor. While stationed in Virginia Beach, he met the love of his life, Laura Jane Ketsules. The two were married on December 23, 1964, in...
Barbara Lee Bickford
May 8, 2026
Barbara Lee Bickford, 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbie was born in Waterville, Maine to Ernest and Louise Merrow. She moved to Florida in 1965 as a Navy wife and built her life and raised her family in Lake Asbury.
She is predeceased by her parents; her loving husband of...
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