Obituaries

Donald "Lee" Tattersall

Donald "Lee" Tattersall

November 20, 2009

Beloved brother and lifelong friend, Donald “Lee” Tattersall, 51, passed away November 22, 2009. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL on September 20, 1958. Survivors include Lee’s siblings: Phyllis Pagona, Alan Tattersall, Jr. and wife Christie; Larry Tattersall and wife Linda; David Tattersall and wife Michelle; and Lee’s twin Donna Ford. His lifelong friend, Harry Wood. His nephews...

John W. Daniels

John W. Daniels

November 19, 2009

John W. Daniels, 85, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away November 19, 2009. He was born on July 16, 1924 in Samson, AL to parents, Ardell and Bessie (Wise) Daniels. He was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. He had worked for Burlington Mills in Green Cove Springs and was a member of the...

Malcolm Currie "Kit" Carson

Malcolm Currie "Kit" Carson

November 18, 2009

Malcolm Currie “Kit” Carson died on the morning of Wednesday, November 18, 2009 and is with his Lord and Saviour in Paradise! Mr. Carson was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 23, 1921 and returned several times to marvel at the beauty of his birthplace and spoke often of the sea, rugged coast, cliffs and peaks with thistle and heather...

Roger Dale Higginbotham, Sr.

Roger Dale Higginbotham, Sr.

November 17, 2009

Roger Dale Higginbotham Sr., 57, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He was born on September 27, 1952 in Lake City, FL to parents Jehu and Ruby Higginbotham. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and attended Doctors Inlet Church of God in Orange Park, FL where he dedicated his life to his church. Roger served...

Allen Houbé

Allen Houbé

November 16, 2009

Allen Houbé, 71, passed away Monday, 16 November 2009. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21st. Allen was born March 3, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Caroline. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and received his Master’s Degree from Northwestern University in 1967. He enjoyed a 30+ year engineering career and held over...

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...