Obituaries

John J.W. Shuman "Dub"

John J.W. Shuman "Dub"

March 6, 2009

John J. W. Shuman “Dub”, 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009. He was born on July 29, 1931 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Curtis and Eva Shuman and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Shuman lived a very interesting life; He was a pitcher out of high school for the New York Giants before being...

Scott W. Swanger

Scott W. Swanger

March 5, 2009

Scott Wesley Swanger 35, of Orange Park, FL entered into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 5, 2009. His precious memory will live forever in our hearts. He was born in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth Va., on December 14, 1973 and resided in Orange Park Florida since 1982. He was a loving fiancé,...

Kobina "Koby" Dadzie

Kobina "Koby" Dadzie

March 5, 2009

Kobina “Koby” Dadzie, 19, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was born on April 25, 1989 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Emanuel and Florence Dadzie. Koby lived his entire life in the local area. He was a student at the St. Johns Community College School of the Arts;and a member of the Honor Society. Koby...

Gene Fowler

Gene Fowler

March 4, 2009

Gene Fowler, 84, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born to William and Ada Fowler on September 15, 1924 in Lawrence County, IN. He was a believer in Jesus Christ and of the Baptist Faith. He served in The United States Army and was a proud Veteran of WWII. Gene later worked as a truck driver for Mayflower...

Mary Gutierrez

Mary Gutierrez

March 3, 2009

Mary Pilar Montano de Gutierrez died on March 3, 2009, in Orange Park, Florida at the age of 82. She was born in Canjilon, New Mexico on December 3, 1926, to Bailon and Eugenia Montano. She attended schools in Canjilon and Albuquerque. She married Gabriel Gutierrez, Sr. in 1946 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She is survived by sons Gabriel...

Pearlie Sue Freeman

Pearlie Sue Freeman

March 2, 2009

Pearlie “Sue” Freeman, 79, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009. She was born on June 21, 1929 in Rome, GA. She is preceded in death by a loving and devoted husband, William “Bill” Freeman; and by her loving parents, Charles “Boss” Alexander and Nola Davis Alexander; one granddaughter, one great great-granddaughter; four brothers; and three...

Wayne T. Houghton

Wayne T. Houghton

March 2, 2009

Wayne T. Houghton, 61, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Monday, March 2, 2009. He was born on September 27, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Frank B. Houghton, Sr. and Lois Rocher Houghton. Wayne honorably served his nation in The United States Marine Corps and later worked as a contractor in the construction industry. He had been a...

Richard Chesser, Jr.

Richard Chesser, Jr.

March 1, 2009

Richard Chesser, Jr., age 72, son of Richard Chesser, Sr. and Ethel Lee Chesser of Green Cove Springs, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2009. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Ricky; two daughters, Roxanne and Robin; grandchildren, Melissa and Frank; and one sister, Carol Lee Thomas. Richard served in The United States Marine Corps and in...

John S. Britt

John S. Britt

February 27, 2009

John S. Britt, 67, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 27, 2009. He was born on March 5, 1941 in Brooksville, FL to parents, Frank and Harriett Britt. Mr. Britt was a contractor and had lived in the local area for the past 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Britt and his son,...

Larry Grosso

Larry Grosso

February 26, 2009

Larry Grosso, 86, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center. He was born to Lewis M. Ursini and Katherine Polmery on July 23, 1922 in Hamden, CT. Larry was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Orange Park, FL. Larry became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose in May, 1971 when he joined the...

Clara M. Driggers

Clara M. Driggers

February 26, 2009

Clara M. Driggers, 66, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009. She was born to Harvey and Ronnie Lane on December 29, 1942 in Jesup, GA but lived most of her life in the Clay County and surrounding areas. Ms. Driggers was an active member of Sunrise Baptist Church and she worked for the Clay...

Carl "Pa" Taylor

Carl "Pa" Taylor

February 25, 2009

Carl “Pa” Taylor passed away Wednesday morning, February 25, 2009 in Cedar Hills Nursing home at the age of 76. He was born to Carl E. Taylor and Louise Norman on August 7, 1932 in Starke, Florida. He was the oldest of five, and the last living of two brothers, Josh and Hardee and two sisters, Carolyn and Annie Carl...

Ralph Leland Andreson

Ralph Leland Andreson

February 25, 2009

Ralph L. Andreson, Sr passed away of natural causes on 25 February at the age of 97 in Fleming Island, Florida. Ralph was born on July 9, 1911 in Abilene, Kansas, where he spent his entire childhood and many of his adult years. He was a successful wheat farmer and owner-operator of Abilene's Builders Supply and Roofing Company for many...

William "Bill" G. Lane, Sr.

William "Bill" G. Lane, Sr.

February 24, 2009

William “Bill” Lane, Sr., 66, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Centerville, Kansas. Bill was born on December 23, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT and moved to Clay County in 1990 from High Springs and the Alachua County area. After his high school graduation, he honorably served in The United States Coast Guard. Later, he began a career with the...

Arthur Thomas Van Horn

Arthur Thomas Van Horn

February 24, 2009

Art passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 8:45 PM in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 92. He was born to Thomas and Jessie Van Horn on July 25, 1916 in Silver Springs, MD. Art served in the Army in World War II in France. He was shot twice and received the Purple Heart. Art was...

Donald Van Yeager

Donald Van Yeager

February 23, 2009

Donald Van Yeager, 72, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, February, 23, 2009. He was born on November 15, 1936 in Cullman, AL to parents, Cecil and Ressie Yeager. He moved from Alabama to Middleburg, FL over 60 years ago and was of the Baptist faith. He was married to his loving wife, Betty for over 50 years. Mr. Yeager...

Walter J. Heath, Sr.

Walter J. Heath, Sr.

February 18, 2009

Walter J. Heath, Sr., 64, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He was born on November 4, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY. He moved to the local area in 1956 from Brooklyn, NY and had worked as a service station attendant at NAS Jacksonville. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Mandarin Lodge #42...

Marie Faul

Marie Faul

February 18, 2009

Marie Faul passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:25 AM in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 93. She was born to John and Edith Brown on November 3, 1915 in Lancaster, PA. Marie married Eugene Radcliff on December 8, 1934. They had three children, Gary, Nancy, and Judy. Judy preceded her in death in May,...

Samuel F. Dadds, Jr.

Samuel F. Dadds, Jr.

February 13, 2009

Samuel F. Dadds, Jr., 84, of Lakeland, FL passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009 in Fleming Island, FL. Mr. Dadds was born to Samuel Sr. and Edna Dadds on August 19, 1924 in Wilmington, DE and was of the Lutheran faith. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army and was a veteran of World War II....

Sean Patrick O'Casey

Sean Patrick O'Casey

February 11, 2009

O’Casey, Sean Patrick. Teacher, designer, and "inventive businessman" Sean Patrick O'Casey was born December 14th, 1944, and he lived a dynamic and colorful life. He passed away February 11th, 2009. He has left his mark through various creative works which can be seen in theatres, galleries, and lobbies around the country, and he lives on through his many students who...