Obituaries

Melissa "Cathy" Catherine Holton

Melissa "Cathy" Catherine Holton

November 15, 2009

Melissa "Cathy" Catherine Holton, 51, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was born in Greenville, AL to parents, Luther O’Neal McCormick and Merle Flora Herring DeGroff on February 12, 1958 and had been a resident of Clay County for the last 10 years. She was a beautiful, smart and funny woman that always saw the inner light of a...

Margaret "Daisy" Maxwell Hunter

Margaret "Daisy" Maxwell Hunter

November 13, 2009

Mrs. Margaret Daisy Maxwell Brown Hunter, 93, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Born October 28, 1916 in Middleburg, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Ezekiel Maxwell and Bertha Bell McKnight Maxwell. Mrs. Hunter was a graduate of Clay County Schools and St. Luke’s Hospital Diploma School of Nursing in...

Raymond Earl Bowers, Sr.

Raymond Earl Bowers, Sr.

November 13, 2009

Raymond Earl Bowers, Sr, 65, passed away peacefully at his is home on Black Creek on Friday, November 13, 2009, after nearly two years of fighting lung and liver cancer. Ray was born August 8, 1944, in Jacksonville to the late William and Hortense Bowers. He is survived by his sister Donna (Skip) Jones, by his beautiful and loving wife...

Patricia "Patty" Salazar

Patricia "Patty" Salazar

November 11, 2009

Patricia “Patty” Salazar, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. She was born on September 18, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Paul and Irma Pulliam. Mrs. Salazar moved to the local area in 1981 from San Diego, CA. She was employed by VyStar Credit Union for over 28 years and was a loyal...

William "Bill" Gunn Gillespie

William "Bill" Gunn Gillespie

November 9, 2009

The man known affectionately as “Coach” to three generations of students passed away Monday, November 9, 2009. William Gunn (Bill) Gillespie (68) coached and taught in both Arkansas and Mississippi before retiring to Florida. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Osceola. Bill spent his retirement fishing, carving, rooting for the University of Florida, and spending time...

Welland "Bud" Short, Sr.

Welland "Bud" Short, Sr.

November 8, 2009

Welland “Bud” Short,Sr., 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Omaha, NE to parents, Marvin and Margaret Short. Mr. Short had been a plumber and electrician apprentice at an early age and then served his country in the United States Navy and was a Korean War Veteran....

Vickie Carol Hester

Vickie Carol Hester

November 8, 2009

Vickie Carol Hester, 57, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2009 after her battle with kidney cancer. Vickie was born on February 12, 1952 in Savannah, GA to parents, Roger Skelton and Margeret Katherine Kramer. Vickie was a long time employee with the Florida Highway Patrol as a Communications Duty Officer. Vickie is survived...

Dolores "Dody" Bjorkner Hussmann

Dolores "Dody" Bjorkner Hussmann

November 7, 2009

Dolores “Dody” Bjorkner Hussmann, beloved wife, mom, sister, grandma, great grandma & aunt peacefully went to be with her Lord November 7, 2009. Dody was born at home June 19, 1931 to the late Alex & Viola Bjorkner in Belleville, NJ. She is survived by her high school sweetheart & devoted husband of 60 years Fred Hussmann; daughter Lynda Lloyd...

Arthur Lee Hyde

Arthur Lee Hyde

November 7, 2009

Arthur Lee Hyde, 82, of Orange Park, FL passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. Born on August 22, 1927 to parents Zollie and Juanita Hyde in St. Louis, MO and moved to Orange Park in 1973 from Norfolk, VA. Mr. Hyde spent most of his life proudly serving his country in the United States Navy beginning with World War II...

Ethel Hannah Turi

Ethel Hannah Turi

November 6, 2009

Ethel Hannah Turi, 91, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born on September 24, 1918 to parents Frank and Bertha Eidel in Woodburn, NY. Mrs. Turi moved to the Jacksonville area 16 years ago from Largo, FL. She was of the Catholic faith and will be dearly missed by her beloved family and friends....

Raymond Wilfred Fry

Raymond Wilfred Fry

November 5, 2009

Raymond Wilfred Fry, 70, of Coco, Florida passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009. Mr. Fry was born on July 28, 1939 in Fremont, OH to Wilfred and Rona Fry. A Presbyterian, Raymond served his country honorably in the United States Navy, was known to enjoy boating, camping, and being with his family. Ruth Mary Watt Fry, his wife, preceded him...

Kenneth Charles Williams, Jr.

Kenneth Charles Williams, Jr.

November 4, 2009

Kenneth Charles Williams, Jr., 28, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009. He was born on September 29, 1981 in Orange Park, FL to parents, Kenneth Williams, Sr. and Sooksai Williams. Kenny was a wonderful man who enjoyed music, friends and most of all making others feel good and laugh! He was accustomed to taking care...

Hazel Bernice Keathley

Hazel Bernice Keathley

November 3, 2009

Hazel Bernice Keathley, 90, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009. She was born on February 9, 1919 in Memphis, TN to parents, Charles and Myrtle Phillips. Mrs. Keathley was a homemaker and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. While in Memphis, TN she was a member of Temple Baptist Church and also became a...

Robert "Danny" Frisbee

Robert "Danny" Frisbee

November 2, 2009

Robert “Danny” Frisbee, 44, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009. He was born on September 30, 1965 in Middleburg to parents, Robert and Juanita Frisbee. Danny was a carpenter and loved music, was a talented guitar picker and enjoyed fishing on Black Creek. He will be loved and remembered by his family, extended family and friends. A...

Aubrey "Joe" Raulerson

Aubrey "Joe" Raulerson

November 1, 2009

Aubrey “Joe” Raulerson, 76, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009. He was born on January 6, 1933 in Baxter, FL to parents, Orbie and Mollie Raulerson. Mr. Raulerson honorably served his country in the United States Army and was the Manager of American Optical in St. Petersburg, FL for 25 years. He moved to the local...

Fernand "Fern" Rolland Bellehumeur

Fernand "Fern" Rolland Bellehumeur

October 30, 2009

Fernand “Fern” Rolland Bellehumeur, 66, of Orange Park, FL passed away Friday, October 30, 2009. He was born on April 20, 1943 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada to parents Lucien and Marie-Jeanne Bellehumeur. Mr. Bellehumeur moved to the local area in 1980 from his home town Rouyn-Noanda. Fernand loved watching hockey, some of his favorite teams included the Montreal Canadiens and...

Taijin Kim

Taijin Kim

October 30, 2009

Taijin Kim, 39, of Orange Park, FL passed away Friday, October 30, 2009. She was born on October 25, 1970 in Seoul, Korea to Hyo Song and Da Hee Kim. Mrs. Kim was most proud of being in her church praise band where she sang, played the piano and flute. Her other past times include reading, knitting, and traveling. She...

Norma Doris Larocque

Norma Doris Larocque

October 29, 2009

Norma Doris Larocque, 80, of Fleming Island, Fl, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2009, with George, her devoted husband of 57 years, by her side. Mrs. Larocque was born on August 15, 1929 to Frederick Nelson and Gertrude Duckworth in Detroit, MI. Norma grew up in Pawtucket, RI where she attended the University of Rhode Island. She was...

Emily Austin Jackson

Emily Austin Jackson

October 28, 2009

Emily Austin Jackson, 49, of Keystone Heights, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. She was born on July 9, 1960 in Concord, NC to Father, John Henry Austin and Mother, Peggy Long Austin. Emily was a bus driver for the Clay County School Board and truly found her job enjoyable and fulfilling. She loved spending time with her grandson...

Richard Lee Dukes

Richard Lee Dukes

October 27, 2009

Richard Lee Dukes, 55, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009. He was born on October 11, 1954 to parents James and Ora Lee Dukes Sr. in North Kingston, RI. Mr. Dukes honorably and proudly served his nation and retired from The United States Navy. Richard enjoyed riding motorcycles with his brother, going on vacations in...