Obituaries

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Marage

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Marage

February 18, 2008

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Marage, 57, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, February 18, 2008. She was born on September 15, 1950 in Pontiac, MI to parents, Wayne and Hazel Tosh. She was in the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. Mrs. Marage was the first female Frito-Lay truck driver and was active in the FHSAA and USAV...

Robert Smart

Robert Smart

February 17, 2008

Robert Smart, U.S. Navy Retired, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2008 at age 77. He is survived by his wife of fifty six years, Gilberte; and his four children: Denise, Darlene, Donald, and Darrell. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.

Miriam A. Snyder

Miriam A. Snyder

February 17, 2008

Miriam A. Snyder, 90, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 17, 2008, after a lengthy illness at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. Miriam was born in Jacksonville on August 5, 1917, and was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. She was predeceased by her husband of forty seven years,...

Carmen Bonilla

Carmen Bonilla

February 13, 2008

Carmen Bonilla, 83, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in Orange Park, FL. Carmen was born the second of six children to Jesus and Petra Torres on March 2, 1924 in Cidra, Puerto Rico and moved to Orange Park seven years ago from New York. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed her work in nursing and babysitting. Mrs....

Katy Lucile Wager Foy

Katy Lucile Wager Foy

February 12, 2008

Katy Lucile Wager Foy went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2008. Lucile was a native of Green Cove Springs, born February 12, 1918. She was a 1937 graduate of Clay High School and earned a beautician’s license from the WPA at Camp Roosevelt, Ocala, FL, 1941. She was a lifelong member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church,...

Edwin Luna

Edwin Luna

February 9, 2008

Edwin Luna, 57, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2008. He was born on June 22, 1950 in Bronx, NY to parents, Israel and Carmen Luna. Mr. Luna was a property management maintenance technician and loved to play the congas and sing. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Israel...

Julie Mae Ferguson-Carter Padgett

Julie Mae Ferguson-Carter Padgett

February 8, 2008

Julie Mae Ferguson-Carter Padgett of Middleburg, FL., passed away Friday, February 8th, 2008. She was born on March 31st, 1943, in Jasper, TN to the late Sally Ferguson and James Holloway.

Julie grew up primarily here in Clay County, FL. She did go out to California in the summers to her Aunt Jen who owned “Jen Loven’s Swim School”. Shortly after...

James David Baxley

James David Baxley

February 7, 2008

James David Baxley, 77, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008. He was born on October 18, 1930 in Middleburg, FL to parents, Obie and Pauline Baxley. Mr. Baxley had served his country in the United States Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked as a truck...

James D. Epperley

James D. Epperley

February 5, 2008

James D. Epperley, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008. He was born in Ethel, WV to James and Doris Epperly on January 8, 1941. James honorably served his country in The United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Later, he worked as a truck driver. He moved to Florida in 1992 and to...

Mark A. Chase

Mark A. Chase

February 5, 2008

Mark A. Chase, 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in Gainesville, FL. Mark was born to Anthony Joseph and Mary Chase on January 28, 1956 in Elizabeth, NJ. He had lived in Florida for many years and moved to the Green Cove Springs community in March 2007 after living in Pennsylvania for a few...

Troy L. Hawkins

Troy L. Hawkins

February 4, 2008

Mr. Troy L. Hawkins, 63, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008. Born in Vicksburg, MS on April 29, 1944, he was a Vietnam Veteran, serving his country for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Marta; son, Troy and daughter, Scarlett. In April a memorial service will be held in Philadelphia, MS where the remainder of his family lives....

Herman C. Fuller

Herman C. Fuller

February 4, 2008

Herman C. Fuller, 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008. He was born on November 4, 1922 in Sarasota, FL to parents, Carl and Lennie Mae Fuller. Mr. Fuller was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Coast Guard and then the National Guard. He was the supervisor of Metro-Dade...

Stephens McColskey

Stephens McColskey

February 2, 2008

Stephens “Cary” McColskey, 85, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008. Cary was born in Jacksonville, FL to parents Stephens and Schelley McColskey on December 6, 1922. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army and was a World War II veteran. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Georgia and later began a...

Morris Turner

Morris Turner

January 28, 2008

Morris “Wayne” Turner, 82, of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28, 2008. He was born on April 28, 1925 in Cuthbert, GA to parents John Ed and Ruth Turner. Wayne graduated from Pine Hill High School in Bainbridge, GA. He proudly served his nation in the Merchant Marines during World War II....

Lillian Megonegal

Lillian Megonegal

January 27, 2008

Lillian “Tigger” Megonegal, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2008 after a long and hard battle. Mrs. Megonegal was born on May 31, 1929 in Chester, PA to parents, Andrew and Helen Nass. She was a former executive administrative assistant and was very active in her community. Tigger was a member of First Presbyterian...

Herb Johnson

Herb Johnson

January 26, 2008

Herbert B. Johnson, 81, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008. Herb was born in LaMar County, AL on September 8, 1926 to Terry and Nancy Johnson. He was a Tool and Die Maker for Aquamatic’s in Rockford, IL and Hilton Industries in Sarasota, FL before retiring in 1991. Herb became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose in 1972, when...

Roe Mixon

Roe Mixon

January 26, 2008

Roe Mixon, 75, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008. Roe was born on October 10, 1932 in Atkinson County, GA and was of the Baptist faith. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army and was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, Post 1988 in Green...

Mrs. Marjorie Orr Spurrier

Mrs. Marjorie Orr Spurrier

January 24, 2008

Mrs. Marjorie Orr Spurrier, 86, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008. She was born on March 13, 1921 in Charlotte, NC to parents, Harry and Kathleen Orr. Mrs. Spurrier was a founding member of Pinewood Presbyterian Church in Middleburg, FL and was their past choir director and pianist, serving the Lord thru her music. She...

Fred Aquino

Fred Aquino

January 24, 2008

Fred Aquino, 86, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008. He was born on April 1, 1921 in Binalonan, Philippines to parents, Marciano and Thomasa Aqui. Mr. Aquino was a retired Petty Officer 2nd Class in the United States Navy, serving from 1946 to 1965 as well as being a Korean and Vietnam War Veteran. He loved...

Diana D. Carrington

Diana D. Carrington

January 23, 2008

Diana D. Carrington, 58, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. She was born on October 20, 1949 in Fairdale, WV. Mrs. Carrington had lived most of her life in the local area and was the owner of Green Cove Bookkeeping. She was a member of Mensa and loved to decorate cakes. Mrs. Carrington loved her...