Obituaries

Susanna Doris Kenney

Susanna Doris Kenney

June 28, 2008

Susanna Doris Kenney, 54, of Elkton, FL passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Mrs. Kenney was born to Walter and Jeanne Avery in Wareham, Massachusetts on January 7, 1954. Mrs. Kenney lived in Cape Cod, Mass. before moving to Florida in 1980 and was a catholic by faith. She loved her nine cats and enjoyed collecting and playing video...

Marcia E. Lane

Marcia E. Lane

June 26, 2008

Marcia E. Lane, 80, of Orange Park, FL passed away Thursday, June 26, 2008. She was born on February 29, 1928 to parents John J. and Doris Glatz in Zanesville, OH. Marcia worked in wardrobe distribution for Walt Disney World and moved to Orange Park in 2000 from Winter Haven, FL. She will be dearly missed by her beloved family...

Jean Knippers

Jean Knippers

June 25, 2008

Jean Knippers, 83, of Middleburg, FL passed away June 25, 2008. “Nana,” as she was affectionately referred to, was born to Wirt T. and Avie Gaddis on September 29, 1924 in Marthaville, LA. She lived in Louisiana for most of her life and worked as a Registered Nurse. Later, she lived in Colorado for four years before coming to Florida...

George A. Campen

George A. Campen

June 21, 2008

George A. Campen, 82, died on June 21, 2008 at the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring. He was born in Kearny, NJ and was a Navy veteran of WWII. After working for Public Service Electric & Gas Co. for 39 years, he retired to Florida. He was an accomplished saxophonist who performed professionally for over 60 years. He was a member...

Gene Johns

Gene Johns

June 19, 2008

Gene Johns, 64, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008. Mr. Johns was born to parents Laten and Mildred Johns on May 20, 1944 in Sheffield, AL and was raised in the Clay County area. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and resided with Charles and Betty Todd. Gene honorably served his nation in...

Baby Angel Denise Spears

Baby Angel Denise Spears

June 19, 2008

Baby Angel Denise Spears was born in Orange Park, FL and went to be an angel in Heaven on June 19, 2008. Her precious memory will forever be missed by her loving family which includes: her parents, Desjon and Demetrious Spears; grandparents: Stanton Beale, Renee Bruce, Arturo Taylor, and Joyce Hagerbaumer; three brothers: Philomeno III,Desjon, Jr.and Demytris; a sister: DeAjzyne;...

Baby Landon Ryan Burkett

Baby Landon Ryan Burkett

June 18, 2008

Baby Landon Ryan Burkett was born in Orange Park, FL and entered into heaven on June 18, 2008. His precious memory will live forever in the hearts of his loving family, which includes: his parents, Jayson and Dana Burkett; grandparents: Gary Burkett (Brenda Dorminey,) Matt Miller(Lynn McGilvery), Arnold Oberlander, Jr., and Lolli Mears; great-grandparents: Sam and Elizabeth Miller, Carl and...

Evelyn Bland

Evelyn Bland

June 17, 2008

Evelyn Bland, 93, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Mrs. Bland was born to parents Lewis and Ruth Wager on May 23, 1915 in Green Cove Springs and had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Bland was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and will be deeply missed by her family and...

Billy Parker

Billy Parker

June 16, 2008

Billy Parker, 47, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Monday, June 16, 2008. Mr. Parker was born on February 27, 1961 in Charleston, SC. He served in The United States Army and later worked in the construction industry. Survivors include his wife, Karen Parker; daughter, Kelsey Parker; three step-daughters: Kimberly, Kourtney, and Katelyn Grooms; brother, Danny (Diane) Parker; and...

Baby Girl Brooke Elizabeth Lile

Baby Girl Brooke Elizabeth Lile

June 13, 2008

Our baby girl "Brooke Elizabeth Lile" was silently born on June 13, 2008. We will miss the warmth of her touch, the chorus of her voice, the patter of her feet, and the lifetime of hope and dreams we had for her. But our love for her will live forever. "Brooke Elizabeth Lile" is survived by her parents Dave &...

Dora Ann Smith

Dora Ann Smith

June 11, 2008

Dora Ann Smith, 97, passed away June 11, 2008. She is survived by her daughters, Anna-Lee (Russell) Moore and Patricia Brondes; 5 grandchildren, Craig (Monica) Moore, Randy (Margaret) Moore, Brad (Crystal) Iagulli, Ric (Diane) Iagulli, Tammy Bruns and 6 great-grandchildren. Burial will be private at the Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Ottawa Hills, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Janice Evelyn Burkett

Janice Evelyn Burkett

June 10, 2008

Janice Burkett, 54, of Middleburg, FL passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Mrs. Burkett was born to parents Alfred and Rosalee Godwin on September 13, 1953 in Evergreen, AL and moved to Middleburg fourteen years ago from Pensacola, FL. She was of the Pentecostal faith and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Janice is survived by her husband of eighteen...

Lorgia Luisa Jimenez Mejia

Lorgia Luisa Jimenez Mejia

June 10, 2008

Lorgia Luisa Jimenez Mejia, 84, of Middleburg, FL passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Lorgia was born on April 26, 1924 in Bani, Dominican Republic and was of the Catholic faith. She moved to Middleburg a year and a half ago after living in New Jersey and Miami. Lorgia leaves behind her daughter, Bibiana Jimenez; four grandchildren: Arabellys Jimenez, Ivelisse...

William Bruce Carter

William Bruce Carter

June 9, 2008

William Bruce Carter, 48, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008. He was born on January 21, 1960 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Wilbur and Nancy Carter. Mr. Carter worked as a foreman for W.W. Carter Contracting for over 30 years. He loved his job and loved the work. He was a graduate of Clay High School and...

Jerry Wayne Smith

Jerry Wayne Smith

June 9, 2008

Jerry Wayne Smith, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away June 9, 2008. Mr. Smith was born the third of fifteen children to parents Madison and Irene Smith on February 7, 1941 in Fayetteville, TN. He moved to Florida in the late 1950’s and to the Green Cove Springs area in the early 1970’s. Jerry Wayne was a member...

Mrs. Frances Iris Hall

Mrs. Frances Iris Hall

June 8, 2008

Mrs. Frances Iris Hall, 78, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008. She was born on September 10, 1929 in Doctor’s Inlet, FL to parents, Otis and Sarah Mosley. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker and will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Sarah Mosley,...

Edward L. Freeman, Sr.

Edward L. Freeman, Sr.

June 7, 2008

Edward L. Freeman, Sr., 68, of Orange Park, FL passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008. Mr. Freeman was born to parents Joseph and Rebecca Freeman in Brooklyn, NY on August 19, 1939 and was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Fort Hamilton High School Class of 1957 in Brooklyn, NY and later drove a bus for Queens Transit in...

Walter L. Brock

Walter L. Brock

June 6, 2008

Walter L. Brock was born in Lavonia, GA on October 30, 1938 and passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2008. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Walter was an active Rotarian. He served as past President of the Orange Park Rotary and was a current member of the Orange Park Sunrise Rotary Club. He...

Betty M. Wilson

Betty M. Wilson

June 6, 2008

Mrs. Betty M. Wilson, 83, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Friday, June 6, 2008. She was born on December 12, 1924 in Palatka, FL to parents, Lonnie and Elsie Mullis and had been a longtime resident of Palatka and Middleburg. Mrs. Wilson had worked as a librarian assistant and was a member of Black Pond Baptist Church in Middleburg....

Glen R. Rupp, Sr.

Glen R. Rupp, Sr.

June 3, 2008

Glen R. Rupp, Sr., 81, of Middleburg, FL passed away June 3, 2008. Mr. Rupp was born the second youngest of nine children on April 10, 1927 in Mellen, WI. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army during World War II. Mr. Rupp moved to Middleburg four years ago from Southern California and attended Celebration Church in...