Obituaries

Opal Harriet Stephens

Opal Harriet Stephens

December 29, 2009

Opal Harriet Stephens, 78, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009. She was born January 6, 1931 in New Smyrna Beach, FL to the parents of Cecil and Nettie Moody. For many years Opal had worked as a waitress at many establishments including Charcoal Stake House, Emerald Restaurant, and Strickland’s Town House. In her past time Opal loved...

Thomas W. Allen

Thomas W. Allen

December 29, 2009

Thomas W. Allen, 78, of Saint Augustine, FL, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. He was born on January 7, 1931 to Leonard and Elizabeth Allen in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Before moving St. Augustine in 2001, Mr. Allen was a resident of Atlanta, Georgia. An avid golfer, Thomas had been a past member of the South Hampton Country Club and...

Percy Faircloth

Percy Faircloth

December 29, 2009

Mr. Percy Faircloth, 73, of Callahan, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Mr. Faircloth was born on October 29, 1936 in Roseboro, NC to parents, Marshall and Emma Faircloth. He moved to Callahan in 2002 from Jacksonville, FL. Percy enjoyed his children and grandchildren, but was well known for his love of fishing. He is survived by his daughter,...

Roger Ronald Hill

Roger Ronald Hill

December 29, 2009

Mr. Roger Ronald Hill, 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at home. Mr. Hill was born on February 14, 1957 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Robert and Frankie Hill. He moved to Green Cove Springs thirteen years ago from south Georgia. Roger enjoyed his grandchildren, riding his motorcycle and woodworking. Attending and participating in...

Glenda Faye Sipho

Glenda Faye Sipho

December 26, 2009

Glenda Faye Sipho, 46, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2009. She was born on August 24, 1963 to parents Alex and Mary Sipho in Kansas City, MO. Mrs. Sipho joined the United States Navy and retired after 22 years of honorable service as a Chief Petty Officer. In her past time Glenda enjoyed reading, cooking...

Baby Joel Jarvell Spencer

Baby Joel Jarvell Spencer

December 26, 2009

Baby Joel Jarvell Spencer went to be an angel in heaven on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Baby Joel was born to parents Nicholas J. Spencer and Yessenia J. Aguirre on December 26, 2009 in Orange Park, FL. Joel’s memory will live forever in the hearts of his loving family. Survivors include his parents, Nicholas Spencer and Yessenia Aguirre; grandparents, Maria...

Baby Joel Jarvell Spencer

Baby Joel Jarvell Spencer

December 26, 2009

Baby Joel Jarvell Spencer went to be an angel in heaven on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Baby Joel was born to parents Nicholas J. Spencer and Yessenia J. Aguirre on December 26, 2009 in Orange Park, FL. Joel’s memory will live forever in the hearts of his loving family. Survivors include his parents, Nicholas Spencer and Yessenia Aguirre; grandparents, Maria...

Ruby Donette Gray

Ruby Donette Gray

December 23, 2009

Mrs. Ruby Donette Gray, 56, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Mrs. Gray was born on June 14, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, William and Mary Roberts. She enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint. Ruby is survived by her daughter, Angel Marie Cole of Middleburg, FL, and two granddaughters, Felicity Marie Cole and Joslyn Denise Cole. She was...

Cesar Torres Payad "Papa"

Cesar Torres Payad "Papa"

December 21, 2009

Cesar T. Payad “Papa”, 69, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009. He was born on November 28, 1940 to parents Isidro and Felicidad Payad in Silang Cavite, Philippines. At the age of 22, Mr. Payad came to this country and joined the United States Navy and retired after 20 years of honorable service. Cesar achieved...

Madeline Pinder

Madeline Pinder

December 19, 2009

Madeline Pinder, 78, of Summerfield, FL, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009. She was born on February 8, 1931 in Camden, NJ to parents, John and Mae Pease. She was in jewelry sales and enjoyed crocheting, music and dancing. She moved to the local area in 1990 from Key West, FL where she had been a Senior Regent in the...

William "Billy" Gerhardt, Jr.

William "Billy" Gerhardt, Jr.

December 16, 2009

Mr. William “Billy” C. Gerhardt Jr. of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at home. Mr. Gerhardt was born on January 30, 1936 in Green Cove Springs, FL to parents, William and Della Gerhardt. An engineer, Billy retired after 33 years with Gulf Life Insurance Company. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years,...

Dianne Merritt Paulk

Dianne Merritt Paulk

December 16, 2009

Dianne Merritt Paulk, 49, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. She was born April 13, 1960 in Fitzgerald, GA to the late Charles and Lorraine Merritt. Dianne enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Survivors include her husband Bruce Paulk; children, Marsha (Edward) Padgett and...

Donald "Don" Eugene Hammond

Donald "Don" Eugene Hammond

December 15, 2009

Mr. Donald “Don” Hammond of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Mr. Hammond was born on October 17, 1934 in Ocilla, GA to parents, William and Sarah Hammond, moving to Jacksonville in 1957 from Macon, GA and spending the last six and a half years in Green Cove Springs, FL. He was a member of Decoy...

Geraldine Lillian Starkey

Geraldine Lillian Starkey

December 14, 2009

Geraldine Lillian Starkey, 87, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009. She was born on August 1, 1922 in Pittsburg, PA to parents, William and Mamie Haddock. Mrs. Starkey was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Starkey. She is survived by her son, Rodney Clyde Starkey; daughter, Beverly Ann Fahey; grandchildren,...

Mrs. Juanita Whitlock

Mrs. Juanita Whitlock

December 14, 2009

Mrs. Juanita Whitlock, 82, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009. She fought the good fight and now she’s claimed the prize. Mrs. Whitlock was born on July 11, 1927 in Galatia, IL to parents, James Henry and Lily Mae Duncan. She was of the Southern Baptist faith and attended First Baptist Church of Orange Park. Juanita was...

MaryJane Dickinson

MaryJane Dickinson

December 13, 2009

MaryJane Dickinson, 82, of Ormond Beach, FL passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009. She was born on May 21, 1927 in Enon Valley, PA to parents Chester and Ann Dewalt. Mrs. Dickinson has been a resident of Ormond Beach since 1989. She was a Daytona Beach International Airport Ambassador that logged in more than 7,000 hours of volunteer work. Mrs....

Baby Angel Noel Allen

Baby Angel Noel Allen

December 12, 2009

Baby Angel Noel Allen went to be an angel in heaven on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Baby Angel was born to parents Gilbert Dennis Allen III and Charity Conaway on December 12, 2009 in Orange Park, FL. Angel’s memory will live forever in the hearts of her loving family. Survivors include her parents, Gilbert Allen and Charity Conaway; grandparents, Patti...

Margaret Lucille Haglund

Margaret Lucille Haglund

December 12, 2009

Margaret Haglund, 83, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. She was born on May 3, 1926 in Macon, GA to parents Herman and Rosallee Warr. Mrs. Haglund was affiliated with the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, FL. She was also member of The Garden Club of Jacksonville. Margaret loved spending time at her family’s summer home...

James "Jimmy" E. Bland

James "Jimmy" E. Bland

December 12, 2009

James “Jimmy” E. Bland, 62, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was born on June 3, 1947 in Bremerton, WA to parents, John and Eva Mae Bland. Mr. Bland has been a Green Cove Springs resident for 56 years and was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam Veteran, who...

Gladys "Gay" Young Robinson

Gladys "Gay" Young Robinson

December 10, 2009

Gladys "Gay" Young Robinson, of Penney Farms, Florida, beloved wife of Richard Robinson for 53 years, died December 10, 2009 at Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, FL. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on July 3, 1936, daughter of the late Francis and Gladys Young and was a graduate of Radnor High School, Radnor, Pa. Prior to moving to...