Obituaries

December 14, 2023

James Lamar Wilson III age 74 of Orange Park, FL passed away December 14, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Carole Wilson and two children: Douglas Lamar Wilson (Leslie Wilson) and Dr. Matthew Robert Wilson (Kelly Wilson). He is survived by two grandchildren: Theodore Jonathan Wilson and Henry Christopher James Wilson.   He is survived by two sisters: Sandra Wilson...

December 12, 2023

John William “Bill” Loos, Sr., a resident of Middleburg, Florida, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 12, 2023, concluding a valiant struggle with a prolonged illness. Bill was born January 13, 1953 in Port Canaveral, Florida. In 1968 Bill met the love of his life, Deborah Osborne. Their union in 1972 marked the commencement of a 51-year journey...

December 11, 2023

December 10, 2023

Frances “Fran” Hewett Dedmon passed away on December 10, 2023.    

Fran was born January 6, 1948 in Waycross, Georgia. Her parents were Clinton B. Hewett and Bettie J. Hewett, both from Waycross, but resided in Jacksonville from 1972 until retirement in 1984.  

Fran graduated in 1966 from Lakeland Senior High School in Lakeland, Florida and attended Florida Community...

December 9, 2023

Sarah Jane O'Shell, 81, of Green Cove Springs, FL., went to be with her Lord on Saturday December 9th, 2023 at Community Hospice Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring.

 

Sarah and her husband Robert moved from Pennsylvania to Florida in 2001. She loved spending time with her family, spending summers in Pennsylvania with her daughter & family, and the...

December 9, 2023

Jimmie Taylor Cook went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 4pm on December 9, 2023.

Jimmie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Cecil George Cook Jr and son, Ralph Taylor. Jimmie is survived by her son, Roger Taylor Sr; daughter, Carol Miller; grandchildren, Kevin McGuire Jr, Roger Taylor Jr, Robert Taylor, Jimmie Nitka,...

December 7, 2023

Bert Dean, 62 of Interlachen, Florida passed away on Thursday December 7th 2023.  He was born to Jerry and Kay Dean on July 8th 1961 in Lansing Michigan.  He graduated from Everett High in Lansing Michigan.  He worked as a wrapper operator at Georgia Pacific in Palatka Florida.  He was married to Kathy Dean.  His hobbies included golfing, fishing and...

December 3, 2023

Clara Bell Taylor (Boykin), born February 23, 1930 to parents Mary Alice and John B. Boykin of Tifton, GA., went to be with her Lord on December 3, 2023. She was the oldest girl of 9 children: 3 girls and 6 boys. 

At the young age of 18, Clara met V.O. Taylor, fell in love and then married him...

December 3, 2023

David Lee Sansbury, age 80, passed away on December 3rd, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on June 11, 1943, in Miami, Florida, to Lemuel Chester Sansbury and Helen Campbell Sansbury. David leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and a life well-lived.

David was a devoted family man, married to his beloved wife Betty-Jo....

December 2, 2023

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November 28, 2023

Ouida Mae Pugh Jones of Middleburg, Florida passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born December 20, 1925, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Ellis and Ethel Pugh. Ouida had two siblings: Martha and Vernon Pugh.

Ouida married Donald Hugh Jones, the love of her life, in Mobile, Alabama on December 27, 1944....

November 25, 2023

November 25, 2023

William “Bernie” Smith, 88, passed away in Orange Park, FL on November 25, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1935 to the late Florine Thomas Smith and Harold Lamar Smith in Redbud, Georgia. Bernie was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Lamar Smith. He is survived by his wife, Millie Smith; son, David (Samantha) and grandchildren, Dylan and...

November 25, 2023

Leroy “Roy” Scott (84), passed away on November 25, 2023.  He was born on May 30, 1939, in Dillon, South Carolina; the son of sharecroppers and grew up very poor.  After high school graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy where he spent 21 years and retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer, grade W4.  After his naval...

November 23, 2023

Raymond “Ray” James Winkler, age 94 was called home to God’s loving arms after completing his earthly journey on November 23,2023.

Ray was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 25, 1929 to Anthony and Frances Winkler. He was an only child, raised by his mother. He married the love of his life, Virginia “Gina” (Haupt) Winkler and they spent 69...

November 22, 2023

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November 19, 2023

Jerrol “Jerry” B. Eason, 79, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on November 19, 2023. Jerry was born on October 28, 1944 and raised by George and Stella Mae Eason in Chesapeake, VA. 

After Jerry graduated from Great Bridge High School in 1962, he went on to his AA from Florida Jr College and his bachelor’s degree at University of...

November 19, 2023