Obituaries

Estelle Davis Pippin

Estelle Davis Pippin

October 21, 2009

Estelle Davis Pippin died October 21, 2009 in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Pippin, a native of Hilliard, FL, was born October 8, 1915. She resided in Eagle Lake, FL for 40 years and several years in Middleburg, FL before returning to Hilliard. She was a member of Buford Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Pippin was a devoted mother to her husband’s son,...

Winifred Marcus Crosby

Winifred Marcus Crosby

October 21, 2009

Winifred Marcus Crosby, 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2009. She was born on January 19, 1932 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Leonard and Lucy Inman, Sr. Mrs. Crosby was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and will be dearly missed by them as well as all of her...

Terry Jeffers, Sr.

Terry Jeffers, Sr.

October 20, 2009

Terry Jeffers, Sr., 60, of Lawtey, FL, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009. He was born on July 17, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Richard and Minnie Jeffers. Mr. Jeffers was the Program Director for the Clay County Parks and Recreation Department. He was a member of Black Pond Baptist Church and enjoyed motorcycle riding. He was preceded in...

Carol Ann Thigpen

Carol Ann Thigpen

October 19, 2009

Carol A. (Busch) Thigpen, 72, of Lake Placid, Fla., died at her daughter’s home in Jacksonville, Fla., Monday, October 19, 2009. She was born May 16, 1937, to Ms. Lilian and Charles Busch in the Bronx, N.Y. Carol came to Lake Placid in 1999 from Miami, Fla. Carol was employed by the Lake Placid Publix for the past 15 years...

A.J. "PeeWee Jeffers" Hodges

A.J. "PeeWee Jeffers" Hodges

October 19, 2009

A.J. Hodges “PeeWee Jeffers”, 55, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Monday, October 19, 2009. He was born on July 28, 1954 in Live Oak, FL. Mr. Hodges was a carpenter and enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his father, Everette Jeffers (Candy); mother, Geneva Jeffers; wife, Sandi Hodges; son, Brandon Jeffers; daughter, April Hodges; siblings, Tami Jeffers, Larry Flynn...

Valerie Elaine Walker

Valerie Elaine Walker

October 19, 2009

Mrs. Valerie Elaine Walker, 69, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. She was born in Manhattan, NY on October 30, 1939. She lived in Green Cove Springs for the past seven years. She enjoyed quilt making, reading, and her animals. She was a member of the Red Hat Society in Orange Park. She is predeceased by her parents, Walter...

Debra "Disco" McGee

Debra "Disco" McGee

October 18, 2009

Debra “Disco” McGee, 49, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2009. She was born on December 24, 1959 in Gary, IN. She was a member of Ying-Yang’s and will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. Survivors include her father, Eleanor “Libby” Davis; mother, Mary E. Robinson; wife, Collene Hastie; children, Daniel Dickens and...

Nolie "Billie" J. Cothern

Nolie "Billie" J. Cothern

October 17, 2009

Nolie “Billie” J. Cothern, 84, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009. She was born on May 25, 1925 in Strawberry Plains, TN to parents, Lewis and Margie Haggard. Mrs. Cothern was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, especially her Bible, and word search puzzles. She loved to rock in her rocking chair and was a member of Clay...

George F. Barrett, Jr.

George F. Barrett, Jr.

October 15, 2009

George F. Barrett, Jr., 72, entered into Heaven on October 15, 2009. Born in Ayer, Massachusetts, George made his home in Florida for the last 30 years. A Registered Nurse by profession, he was a graduate of Worcester Hospital School of Nursing and held a BSN degree from Fitchburg State College. 45 years of nursing practice in mental health and...

Caroler C. McDowell

Caroler C. McDowell

October 12, 2009

Caroler C. McDowell, 90, of Orange Park, FL passed away Monday, October 12, 2009. Mrs. McDowell was born on October 16, 1918 in Lumberton, NC to the late Archie and Katie Catherine Chavis. She was married to Tony McDowell and he preceded her in death on February 15, 1959. She moved to Florida in 1974 and was a member of...

Lillian Irene Lauckarn

Lillian Irene Lauckarn

October 12, 2009

Lillian Irene Lauckarn, 91, of Melrose, FL passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009. She was born on December 11, 1917 in Fulton, NY to parents Harry and Eva Mae Brown. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and she is survived by her loving sons, Lee Lauckarn (Deborah) and Robert Brown (Dawn); several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Please...

Debbie Ann Riley

Debbie Ann Riley

October 12, 2009

Debbie "Bulldog" Ann Riley, 49, of Orange Park, FL passed away Monday, October 12, 2009. She was born on February 24, 1960 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Jettie Church Faircloth and James Barber. Of the Pentecostal faith, Debbie was a fun loving and generous woman that enjoyed fishing,Bingo and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, and being outdoors. She will be...

James D. Harris

James D. Harris

October 11, 2009

James D. Harris, 51, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009. He was born on December 5, 1957 in Palatka, FL to parents, Olin and Alma Harris. He had worked as a truck driver with the Clay County Public Works Department for 5 years and loved deep sea fishing. He was a member of Hickory Grove...

Clifford T. Backmann

Clifford T. Backmann

October 10, 2009

Clifford T. Backmann, 56, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. He was born on April 25, 1953 in Long Island, NY to parents, Thomas and Mary Backmann. Mr. Backmann was a superintendent in the commercial construction business and was an avid reader and Civil War buff. He was a Gator fan and loved dogs and...

Kimberly H. Pilarski

Kimberly H. Pilarski

October 10, 2009

Kimberly H. Pilarski, 54, of Orange Park, FL passed away Saturday, October 10, 2009. Born on August 13, 1955 to the late Edward and Edna Kener, she was originally from Buffalo, NY. Ms. Pilarski honorably served her nation as a Surgical Tech in The United States Army and she worked at a Children’s Hospital in Buffalo for many years. She...

Connie L. Saunders

Connie L. Saunders

October 9, 2009

Connie L. Saunders, 55, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009 after a long battle with colon cancer. Born in Mt. Pleasant, IA to Dale and Helen Kellogg, Connie moved to Middleburg, FL 11 years ago from Jacksonville, FL. She was Presbyterian and enjoyed sewing, arts, crafts, collecting Barbie dolls and was a member of the Early Birds...

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...