Obituaries

October 24, 2023

Earl Eugene Bush, born in Inman, VA, went to be with the Lord on October 24th, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born January 7, 1938, to James T and Elsie Bush. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957. In June of 1957, he joined the United States Navy and served for 30 years. In 1987,...

October 23, 2023

Leland E. Albritton, born on September 16, 1940, went to be with the lord on October 23, 2023 at age 83, holding his daughter’s hand. Leland was preceded in death by his great-grandson Victor Lopez, who has been reunited with him in heaven. Leland is survived by his daughter Angelina Albritton, his three granddaughters Christina Duren, Rachel Meeks & Nikki...

October 20, 2023

Gary John Dupuis passed away on October 20, 2023 in Green Cove Springs, Florida at the age of 74. 

He was born March 18, 1949 to parents Lionel and Alice Dupuis in Old Town, Maine. After high school he attended the University of Maine in Orono, Maine where he earned a Master of Science in Engineering. His life’s work...

October 19, 2023

Gerald L. Spurlin, 87, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away October 19, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1936 in Palatka, FL to parents George and Loula (Rich) Spurlin. Mr. Spurlin was a Clay High School graduate and was retired from the United States Navy. He worked at American CoolAir and enjoyed working on his sawmill and tree...

October 19, 2023

October 17, 2023

Frances Commander Kneeburg, 90, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 17, 2023 in Hospice Care in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on April 16, 1933 in Black, Alabama to her parents, Charles Edward Commander and Lilla Alma Sims Commander.

Frances grew up on a farm in Slocomb, Alabama and graduated from Slocomb High...

October 17, 2023

Joseph Ralph Hogan Jr., 89 of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Baxter County, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2023. Joseph was born July 2, 1934, in Cotter, Arkansas to Joseph Ralph Hogan Sr. and Mary Wallace Fowler Hogan.

Joseph married Deva Jo Brainerd in Cotter, Arkansas on April 10, 1952. He was a graduate of Cotter...

October 16, 2023

Ernest Ray “Mac” McDaniel of Orange Park, Florida passed away on October 16, 2023 at the age of 100 with his family by his side. He was a man of strong faith and charitable giving. Mac was born in Washington, DC to Ernest Carlisle McDaniel and Maude L. Claggett. He joined the Navy during World War II and later went...

October 15, 2023

Betty Jo Todd passed away peacefully into the arms of our Loving Lord on October 15th, 2023. She was 80 years old. 

Betty was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a military wife and homemaker. Because of her status as a wonderful military wife, she was able to travel around the world with her family in tow....

October 14, 2023

Thelma Larson Meigs, 93, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on October 7, 2023.

Thelma was born to parents Alice Johnson Larson and Carl Helmer Larson on March 6, 1930 in Rutland, Vermont.  She graduated from Rutland High School and Castleton University where Thelma received her degree in education.  Thelma loved her family dearly. She also loved meeting people...

October 12, 2023

David “Dave” Michael Casey, 70, of Green Cove Springs, passed away on October 12th after a brief illness.  David was born on May 31, 1953 to Hester and Edward Casey. After college, David went on to begin his career with the United States National Park Service.  There, he served for 38 years sharing a passion for caring for many of...

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...