Obituaries

October 12, 2023

Walter “Bo” Boren, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away October 12, 2023. He was born on October 6, 1945 in Blount County, AL to parents J.W. and Cleo (Bright) Boren. He attended school in Hayden, AL and was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War where he served from 1967-1968. He always said 1 year, 11 months...

October 11, 2023

Jimmy Carl Barker, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023, in Orange Park FL.  He was born August 7,1944, in Sanderson, FL and resided on Fleming Island for the last 43 years. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma Haynes Barker, his daughter Kimberly Diane Barker, and his son Jimmy Carl (Chip) Barker...

October 11, 2023

William Bird Norris, III, 81, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023. 

He was born to parents, William Bird Norris, JR., and Anna Marguerite (Able) Norris on December 10, 1941 in Baltimore, MD. He graduated from the University of Baltimore. 

Survivors include his wife, Donna V. Norris; son, William Bird Norris IV; daughter, Amy Noel Norris;...

October 10, 2023

October 10, 2023

Douglas Apelian went to be with Our Lord unexpectedly on October 10, 2023.

Doug was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 2, 1962, to parents, George Apelian, Father, and Barbara Church Apelian, Mother.  Doug grew up in Staten Island.  During high school years, he was an avid tennis player competing in tournaments.  After high school, he started his career...

October 10, 2023

Hubert Earnest Woodruff, 83, of Bostwick, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023 with his loving wife and family members at his side. Hubert was born to Eddie Burl Woodruff and Lelar Cloie Woodruff of Alexander City, Alabama on April 27, 1940. He married Glenda D. Brown of Blackshear, Georgia on November 14, 1959. Together, they had two daughters.

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October 10, 2023

Mary Kathryn Sheridan Roehr of Ponte Vedra, FL passed away at home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Mary Kay was born in Titusville in 1945 and moved to the Philadelphia area in 1967.  She worked as an executive assistant and as a realtor for many years.

Mary Kay had a love of animals, adopting many dogs and cats, as well...

October 7, 2023

Robert Jon Preston, 80, Jacksonville, Florida passed away on October 7th, 2023. He was born to Bill and Erna Preston on December 10th, 1942. He graduated from North Miami High School in Miami, Florida in 1961. He joined the Air Force one year later and served for four years. He worked for the United States Postal Service after he left...

October 6, 2023

Jane T. Font, 77, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on October 6, 2023.  She was born in Syracuse, NY to parents Tony and Margaret (Bruce) Tanyi on November 8, 1945.  Jane graduated from Homer High School in New York.  Jane loved her church, Jax Life Church and her hobbies included reading and watching wrestling with Glenn Jackson.  She will be...

October 6, 2023

Joe H. McDade, born on April 22, 1955, peacefully passed away in the comforting presence of his beloved family. Born in Bonifay, Florida, Joe was the cherished son of the late Bruce McDade and Mary Alice McDade. In addition to his loving parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bruce McDade Jr., Joseph Eugene McDade (Gene), and William...

October 6, 2023

Robert M. Isgan, 91, passed away on October 6, 2023.  He was born on September 27, 1932, son of John and Helen (Starcosky) Isgan in Boswell, PA.  He married Geraldine (Geri) Mitchell on January 2, 1954.  Bob worked as an electrical engineer in Detroit, MI until he and Geri moved to Florida in 1977 working first in the motel business,...

October 5, 2023

George W. Penney, Jr. died peacefully at the age of 95 at his home in Fleming Island, FL on October 5, 2023.

He was born in Boston, MA on December 31, 1927 to George and Elsie (Hiscock) Penney.

He graduated from Everett High School, served in the US Army, and got his BS in mechanical engineering from Tufts.

He worked...

September 30, 2023

Ida Lee Cox, 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 30, 2023.  She was born in Lawtey, FL on June 8, 1931, to parents Louise Starling and Lewis Crawford.  She was a homemaker and served the Lord at Hickory Grove Baptist Church as a teacher in Sunday School, Bible School,...

September 30, 2023

Felicia “Fish” Jane Archer, 76, Middleburg FL, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023.

Born to Vera Louise Welsh and Gerald Welsh in Washington, DC on April 16,1947.

She spent much of her career with US Airways and was happily married to Daniel Archer for the past 23 years. Felicia loved to travel and while working with US Airways traveled...

September 28, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Eileen Wilson, 91, of Fleming Island, Florida, graduated into heaven on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Born in Fresno, California on September 27, 1932 to Cecil F. Beaman and Dolly Reed Beaman.

After her mother died when she was seven years old, Dorothy went to live with her dear aunt, Annis Reed Kamp (Carl). She graduated from San Mateo...

September 27, 2023

Mr. James Wesley Loner, former Mayor of Green Cove Springs, died Wednesday, September 27th in his home.

James, or “Jim”,  as affectionately known to by his friends and family, was born December 31, 1931 in Atlanta, GA to John Leonard Loner and Ruth R. Thomason. Jim grew up in Atlanta playing baseball and had been invited to tryout with the...

September 27, 2023

Joyce Lynn Cornelius Klais, 85, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was the third child born to William and Dorothy Cornelius on March 4, 1938, in Greenville, Texas.

Joyce spent much of her young adult life in Houston, Texas, graduating from Lamar High School in 1956.  She was active in the...

September 25, 2023

Gloria Carver Lucas, aged 85, passed away on September 25, 2023.  She was a loving wife, devoted mother and sister, and married to her lifelong love, Brad Lucas, for almost 65 years.  She was the proud mother of 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. She was born to Harold and Georgia Carver in Portland, Oregon on September 14, 1938, joining her...

September 21, 2023

After almost two years to the day, Terry Ann Harris Rollen, 75, of Orange Park, Florida, was reunited with her beloved husband, Terry. She passed peacefully on September 21, 2023. An inspirational couple to so many, Terry and Terry’s contributions to their community will be sorely missed.

Terry was born to Sam and Margaret Harris on October 15, 1947, in...

September 12, 2023

Ann "Gram" Gambrell, a beloved member of the Green Cove Springs community, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born on May 4, 1926, to Guy and Ruby Wallace in Hapeville, GA. She graduated from Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida. She dedicated many years of her life in service to her community...