Obituaries

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...

Chris Riley

Chris Riley

February 11, 2009

Chris Riley, 22, of Fleming Island, FL passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Chris was born on July 9, 1986 in Portsmouth, VA to George “Pat” and Lucy Riley and moved to Florida a year ago from Maryland. Chris was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed computers and music and was also an animal lover. Survivors include his parents, Pat...

John S. Cornthwaite

John S. Cornthwaite

February 11, 2009

John S. Cornthwaite, 83, of St. Augustine, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Mr. Cornthwaite was born on September 16, 1925 in Baltimore, MD to parents John W. and Mable Cornthwaite. He moved to St. Augustine 20 years ago from Miami and was of the Lutheran faith. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army and...

Rev. Russell L. Hall

Rev. Russell L. Hall

February 10, 2009

Rev. Russell L. Hall, 70, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009. He was born on May 20, 1938 in Freeburn, KY to parents, Julius and Mary Hall. He moved to the local area in 1966 from Chicago, IL and worked for 14 years at the J-M Manufacturing Company and later retired as a warehouse manager...

Roselyn N. Schneske

Roselyn N. Schneske

February 8, 2009

Roselyn N. Schneske, 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009. She was born on February 10, 1923 in Oshkosh, WI and was of the Catholic faith. Roselyn moved to Green Cove Springs twelve years ago from Denmark, WI. She worked as a Lab Aide in the medical industry and was an avid bowler. Mrs. Schneske...

Mrs. Virginia Jones

Mrs. Virginia Jones

February 6, 2009

Mrs. Virginia Jones, 82, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, February 6, 2009. She was born on March 29, 1926 in Naylor, GA to parents, Ross and Beatrice Moore. Mrs. Jones had lived in Green Cove Springs for over 60 years and had worked for Burlington Mills until its closing and for Sawyer-Deel Gas Company and AA Propane....

Raymond "Jess" Stacy

Raymond "Jess" Stacy

February 4, 2009

Raymond “Jess” Stacy, 69, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 4, 2009. He was born on December 10, 1939 in Wolford, VA to parents, John and Snoda Stacy. He had worked as a coal miner and moved to the local area in 1977 from Virginia. He enjoyed coon hunting and fishing and was a member of the 700 Club. Mr....

Sgt. Edward Kight, CCSO, Ret.

Sgt. Edward Kight, CCSO, Ret.

February 1, 2009

Sgt. Edward “Sonny” Kight, CCSO, Ret., 70, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Douglas, GA and had lived in the Middleburg area for most of his life. He honorably served in The United States Marine Corps for two years. Following his military service he worked for Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for eleven...

Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth King

Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth King

January 31, 2009

Betsy King passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 7:10 AM in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 84. She was born to Mary and Cicero York on January 27, 1925 in High Point, NC. Betsy married Edward “Bill” King on August 21, 1943 in Greensboro, NC. They had three children, Bill, Michele and Trish. Betsy enjoyed...

Marvin B. Lenski

Marvin B. Lenski

January 31, 2009

Marvin Lenski passed away Sunday, January 31, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 79. He was born to Joseph and Mary Lenski on March 23, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. Marvin worked as a Tool and Die Maker for Florida Production Engineering. He became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose in June...

Victoria Bielik

Victoria Bielik

January 30, 2009

Victoria Bielik, 86, of Orange Park, FL passed away Friday, January 30, 2009. She was born on April 7, 1922 in Harrisburg, PA Victoria married Kamil Bielik in 1945 and they had two children together, John and Steve Bielik. Victoria and Kamil were married for forty seven years before he passed away in 1992. She is survived by her two...

Christina Lea Nietman

Christina Lea Nietman

January 27, 2009

Christina Lea Nietman, 21, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 following a tragic car accident. Christina was born on September 15, 1987 in Orlando, FL and moved to Green Cove Springs thirteen years ago. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Christina loved butterflies and will be remembered...

Wes Douylliez

Wes Douylliez

January 26, 2009

Wes Douylliez, 46, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009. He was born on August 24, 1962 in Charleroi, PA and was of the Baptist faith. He worked as a carpenter and framer in the construction industry and loved to go fishing in his free time. Wes is survived by his loving wife of eighteen years,...

Charles "Chuck" Owen Buirge

Charles "Chuck" Owen Buirge

January 22, 2009

Charles “Chuck” Buirge, 66, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2009. He was born to Raymond and Bee Buirge on March 18, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN and moved to Fleming Island, FL in 1998. He earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from The University of Minnesota and honorably served as a Captain in The United States...

Virginia M. Neill

Virginia M. Neill

January 20, 2009

Virginia M. Neill, 86, of Penney Farms, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. She was born to parents William and Mildred Mount on August 24, 1922 in Long Island, NY and moved to Florida from Buckhannon, WV. She had been a resident of Penney Retirement Community since 2006 and was of the Presbyterian faith. Mrs. Neill was the...

Marvin Gene Ragan

Marvin Gene Ragan

January 19, 2009

Marvin Gene Ragan, born December 9, 1942, departed this life on January 19, 2009. He was retired from the United States Navy and the United States Postal Service. He was a member of the Orange Park Masonic Lodge and a charter member of the Fleming Island Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Darlene; four daughters,...