Obituaries

Robert Hunter Sr.

Robert Hunter Sr.

October 5, 2009

Robert "Bob" Hunter Sr., 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Monday, October 5, 2009. Mr. Hunter was born June 2, 1930 in Clay County to Joseph and Alma Hunter. After serving in the United States Army during World War II he became an electrical contractor, owning and operating Bob's Electric Service for 45 years. He is survived by...

Mell Savage Peeples

Mell Savage Peeples

October 3, 2009

Mell Savage Peeples, 88, of San Mateo, FL and former resident of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully on October 3, 2009. She was born August 23, 1921 in Berkeley County, SC. She was the youngest child of Ed and Annie Savage. She was the wife of the late Clarence Ray Peeples, Sr. She is survived by her daughter,...

William "Bill" Carroll Johnson, Sr.

William "Bill" Carroll Johnson, Sr.

October 3, 2009

William “Bill” Carroll Johnson, Sr., 79, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009. He was born on December 5, 1929 in Memphis, TN to parents, Willie and Thelma Johnson. Bill was a Korean War veteran, serving his country in the United States Air Force. Bill worked as a management analyst for the social security administration and had...

Gladys Case Ganaway

Gladys Case Ganaway

October 3, 2009

Gladys Case Ganaway, 95, of Orange Park, formerly of Natchez, MS, died peacefully in her Orange Park home on Saturday, October 3, 2009. She now rests in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A service in celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, October 7, at 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church of Orange...

PR1 (Ret.) Larry Webb

PR1 (Ret.) Larry Webb

October 1, 2009

PR1 (Ret.) Larry Webb, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009. He was born on April 21, 1943 in Akron, OH to parents, Donald and Doris Webb. He was a retired Parachute Rigger First Class in the United States Navy with 21 years of service as well as a Vietnam War Veteran. Mr. Webb was a lifetime...

Margaret Ferguson

Margaret Ferguson

September 28, 2009

Margaret Ferguson passed away September 28, 2009 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 85. She was born to Richard and Mary Armstrong on January 26, 1924 in Baltimore, MD. Margaret married Gordon Zollinhofer in 1951 in Cameron, WV and divorced in 1968. They had two children Richard and Noni. She then married Irvin “Fergie” Ferguson on...

James F. Glackin

James F. Glackin

September 27, 2009

James F. Glackin, 76, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009. He was born on May 13, 1933 in Upper Darby, PA to parents, John and Mary Glackin. Mr. Glackin was a Korean War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. He worked as a program manager for ITT and had moved to the local...

Claire Rettinger

Claire Rettinger

September 26, 2009

Claire Rettinger passed away September 26, 2009 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 93. She was born to Clyde and Alma Thompson on July 13, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA. Claire married Earl Rettinger on December 4, 1937. They had two daughters Arlene and Carol. She was employed at M.C.B. Camp Lejeune, NC as a clerical worker...

Donald "Pop" Taylor

Donald "Pop" Taylor

September 24, 2009

Donald “Pop” Taylor passed away September 24, 2009 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 96. He was born to Charles and Coril Taylor on March 12, 1913 in Kankakee, IL. Don married Evelyn Dittus on October 15, 1941. They had two daughters, Donna Rae and Phyllis. Don became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on...

Sylvester Richard Zarnesky

Sylvester Richard Zarnesky

September 22, 2009

Sylvester Richard Zarnesky, 67, of Middleburg, Fl passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He was born March 14, 1942 to Bernard and Martha Zarnesky in Barnesboro, PA. He moved to Middleburg 8 years ago from LaGrange, OH. Mr. Zarnesky served in the United States Air Force during the 1960’s where he was a jet engine mechanic, traveling to places like...

Carey Gregory Kirkland

Carey Gregory Kirkland

September 21, 2009

Carey Gregory Kirkland, 30, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009. He was born on August 14, 1979 in Jacksonville, FL. Carey was a carpenter and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed his children and family and will be deeply missed by them and his friends. Survivors include his father, Greg (Pam) Kirkland; mother, Michele (Tim) Tienter;...

Cecilia Bailey

Cecilia Bailey

September 18, 2009

Cecilia “Sue” Bailey, 70 passed away Friday, September 18, 2009. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she resided in Jacksonville, FL and retired from Winn-Dixie. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Cecilia Wega; son, Billy; brothers, Sonny and Don; and sisters, Aggie and Boots. She is survived by siblings: Bill, Banjo, Rich, Harold, Del, George, Terry, Mary, Margie, Flo, and...

Laura M. Galey

Laura M. Galey

September 17, 2009

Laura M. Galey, 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009. She was born on January 30, 1957 in Elizabeth, NJ to parents, Anthony and Mary Chase. Mrs. Galey was a homemaker and was a member of the VFW Post 1988 in Green Cove Springs, FL. She was preceded in death by her father and is...

Wayne Leslie Myers

Wayne Leslie Myers

September 17, 2009

Wayne Leslie Myers passed away September 17, 2009, in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 85. He was born to Gay and Mae Myers on April 2, 1924 in Waterloo, IA. Wayne worked as a buyer for Federated Dept. Stores and retired in 1992. He loves to read, fish and watching TV. He said he liked to...

Scott Robin Phillips

Scott Robin Phillips

September 16, 2009

Scott Robin Phillips, 66, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009. He was born on October 20, 1942 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, John and Jewell Phillips. Mr. Phillips had been in the United States Army Reserves and was employed in the marketing field. He has been in the local area since 1998, moving here from Houston,...

Katherine Doan

Katherine Doan

September 16, 2009

Katherine Doan, 86, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009. She was born on October 21, 1922 in Reno, IN to parents, James and Suzanne Green. Mrs. Doan was a homemaker and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Orange Park, FL. She as an avid Publishers Clearing House participant and enjoyed her plants and...

Rita Castelli

Rita Castelli

September 14, 2009

Rita Castelli, 55, of Florahome, FL, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009. She was born on November 23, 1953 in Rushville, IN to parents, Virgil and Martha Hendershott. Mrs. Castelli was a Histotechnologist and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Interlachen, FL and will be dearly missed by her loving family and...

Coulter "Coult" Romig

Coulter "Coult" Romig

September 13, 2009

Coulter “Coult” Romig, 45, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009. He was born on August 13, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL. Coult worked as a construction superintendent for 22 years and enjoyed truck racing. He was preceded in death by his mother Marian Moody and is survived by his father, Lowell Moody, Sr.; his wife, Lori Lee Romig...

Josephine Grant

Josephine Grant

September 12, 2009

Josephine Grant, 81, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Acosta-Rua Center in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on February 2, 1928 in Snow Hill, NC to parents, George and Mary Grant. Mrs. Grant was a poultry producer for 40 years and owned a tobacco farm in North Carolina. She was the owner and landlord for...

Kenneth E. Russell, Jr.

Kenneth E. Russell, Jr.

September 11, 2009

Kenneth E. Russell, Jr., 61, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Friday, September 11, 2009. He was born on August 13, 1948 in Auburn, AL to parents, Kenneth E. Russell, Sr. and June Russell. He was a graduate of Cocoa Beach High School and Brevard Junior College in Cocoa, FL. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...