Obituaries

Marce H. Burkett

Marce H. Burkett

July 6, 2007

Marce H. Burkett, 49, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Friday, July 6, 2007. She was born on June 16, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Alvin and Judy Horne. Mrs. Burkett was a homemaker and was of the Southern Baptist faith. She loved her dogs and spending time at the beach. Mrs. Burkett was a loving wife and mother and...

Pat Spatola

Pat Spatola

July 5, 2007

Pat Spatola, 83, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007. He was born on April 24, 1924 in Newark, NJ to parents, Thomas and Jennie Spatola. Mr. Spatola was a contracting officer for the Federal Government and was a World War II Veteran and POW, serving his country in the United States Army. He was a member...

Claud A. Brown

Claud A. Brown

July 5, 2007

Claud A. Brown, 61, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2007. He was born on January 15, 1946 in Rotan, TX. Mr. Brown was a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, serving his country for 27 years as well as being a Vietnam War Veteran. He was of the Protestant faith and loved...

Ernest Hall, Jr.

Ernest Hall, Jr.

July 4, 2007

Ernest Hall, Jr., 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007. He was born August 14, 1927 in Samson, AL to parents, Ernest Leman Hall and Ethel Arnold Hall. Mr. Hall was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs and a World War II Veteran, serving from 1944-1947 in the Merchant Marines. He was a faithful...

Evelyn Buhlert

Evelyn Buhlert

July 3, 2007

Evelyn Buhlert, 79, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2007. She was born on October 12, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY to parents, Thomas and Urna Undset. Mrs. Buhlert was a homemaker and had moved to this area from New York 12 years ago. She was of the Lutheran faith and was a loving wife, a wonderful mom and...

William Joseph McNamara

William Joseph McNamara

July 2, 2007

William Joseph McNamara, 73, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, July 2, 2007. He was born on June 28, 1934 in Providence, RI to parents, James and Anna McNamara. He worked for the City of Providence, Rhode Island and was a member of the Laborer’s International Union of North America Local #1033. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Nannie O. Bailey

Nannie O. Bailey

June 30, 2007

Nannie O. Bailey, 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 30, 2007. She was born on November 8, 1922 in Mobile, AL to parents, Burle and Frankie Bohannon. Mrs. Bailey was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. We celebrate with her as she enters God’s Kingdom. Mrs. Bailey enjoyed Gospel music and will be deeply missed by...

JoAnnah Jewell

JoAnnah Jewell

June 30, 2007

JoAnnah Jewell, 60, of Fruit Cove, FL, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007. She was born on July 16, 1946 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, DeWitt and Lenelda Jewell. Mrs. Jewell had been a medical clinic manager in Orange Park for many years and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed fishing, yard work and spending...

D. Muntean White

D. Muntean White

June 28, 2007

D. MUNTEAN WHITE A Collegian A Woman of the Moose Born 2-14-1928 in Cambridge, MA passed into the heavens at Moosehaven, Orange Park, FL on 6-28-2007 after a short illness. Survived by children Robin, David, Dara and Jana, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grand children. A Memorial Service/Ceremony was held at Moosehaven on 6-29-07 to honor our mother and Collegian....

Arlene Hancock Weeks

Arlene Hancock Weeks

June 26, 2007

Arlene Hancock Weeks, 40, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007. Born to parents Robert “Freddie” and Patsy Arlene (Blankenship) Hancock on August 19, 1966 in Green Cove Springs, she had been a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Baptist faith. Upon graduation from Nursing School, Arlene worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse....

Brenda Harris

Brenda Harris

June 22, 2007

Brenda “BG” Harris, 60, of Orange Park, FL passed away Friday, June 22, 2007. Born to parents Theodore and Dorothy (Arnold) Harris on January 5, 1947 in Jackson, GA, she was of the Baptist faith and had been a lifelong resident of the Clay County area. Her favorite color was purple and she was affectionately referred to as “The Purple...

Cecil L. Dixon, Sr.

Cecil L. Dixon, Sr.

June 21, 2007

Cecil L. Dixon, Sr., 83, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007. He was born to parents Alfred Kennedy and Ella (Tippens) Dixon on November 9, 1923 in Prichard, AL. He married Ellen Mary Duke on February 2, 1951 and moved to the Green Cove Springs community thirty seven years ago from his hometown of Mobile,...

Judy Bailey Hunton

Judy Bailey Hunton

June 20, 2007

Judy Bailey Hunton, 49, of Jacksonville, FL, who was born February 5, 1958, lost her battle with Cancer but won a victory to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a waitress and enjoyed music and reading her bible. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Rev. James T. Bailey and brother, Larry J. Bailey. Judy leaves behind...

Sophia K. Colesar

Sophia K. Colesar

June 19, 2007

Sophia K. Colesar, 85, of Orange Park, FL passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007. She was born to Steve and Anna (Rolka) Kovish on January 21, 1922 in Greensburg, PA and married William Colesar on June 10, 1948. William preceded her in death on November 18, 2006. Sophia became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose when her husband joined...

Guy Dean

Guy Dean

June 18, 2007

Guy “Pops” Dean, 59 of Orange Park FL, passed away Monday, June 18, 2007. He was born in Oakland, CA to parents, Thornton and Shirley Dean. Mr. Dean was an automotive technician and served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Dean was a devoted Husband and Father and will always be remembered for his compassion for others. He...

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

June 18, 2007

Charles Alexander, 93, of Orange Park, FL passed away Monday, June 18, 2007. Charles was born to parents William and Mamie Alexander on September 9, 1913 in Goshen, IN. He joined the Loyal Order of Moose in 1954, where he obtained his Fellowship Degree and his Pilgrim Degree. He was also a member of the Legion. Charles married Ester Peterson...

Jerry Parker Fisher

Jerry Parker Fisher

June 17, 2007

Jerry Parker Fisher, 83, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007. She was born on June 30, 1923 in Graceville, FL to parents, Joseph and Effie Parker. Mrs. Fisher was a homemaker and a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Green Cove Springs. She enjoyed helping others and was a friend and...

David L. McClain, Jr.

David L. McClain, Jr.

June 17, 2007

David L. McClain, Jr., 37, of Florahome, FL, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007. He was born on November 6, 1969 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, David and Linda McClain, Sr. and he was of the Baptist faith. David was a pipe fitter and he trained people to drive trucks. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps...

Mary Frances Holton Kingston

Mary Frances Holton Kingston

June 17, 2007

Mary Frances Holton Kingston, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007. Born to parents Elmore and Beulah Holton on December 19, 1922 in Madison, FL, she was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Kingston enjoyed her career as an antiques dealer and led a very active social life. She had been a member of the Khem...

Arnold L. Dryer

Arnold L. Dryer

June 15, 2007

Arnold L. Dryer, 64, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, June 15, 2007. He was born on February 18, 1943 in Fall River, MA to parents, Arnold and Betsy Dryer. Mr. Dryer moved here from Atlanta, GA 8 years ago and was of the Episcopal faith. He loved sports and his cherished family and friends. Mr. Dryer was...