Obituaries

August 22, 2023

Americo “Rico” Masi, Jr., 86, of Green Cove Springs, FL and formerly of Lindenhurst, Long Island, NY, passed away August 22, 2023.  He was born on January 21, 1937 in Queens, NY to parents Antionette and Americo Masi, Sr.  He graduated from Oswego State University and served in the Army National Guard. Rico worked in the North Babylon school district...

August 22, 2023

Bonnie Jean Autro (Gill), 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on August 22, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1938, in Freeman, South Dakota, to Clyde Elmore "Pete" Gill and Ruth Anne Gill (Wipf). Bonnie was the beloved wife of C. William "Bill" Autro for 65 years.

Bonnie was a loving and devoted mother to her children:...

August 22, 2023

Rebecca Ann (Becky) Knowles of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born to W.Y. and Millie Daniel in Thomaston, Georgia on May 29, 1942. She graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta, Georgia. She moved to St. Augustine, Florida in 1960 with her family. She went to work at Fairchild Hillard with her father where...

August 21, 2023

Irene Roman, 62 of Clay County FL, passed away on Monday August 21, 2023. She was born to Ralph Cudabac and Mary Belford on August 30th, 1960, in Manhattan, NY. She graduated from Richmond Hill High School, retired from the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman First Class, and worked for R1 RCM before retiring in 2022. She was Catholic and...

August 21, 2023

Wilma Mae Braden, 81, passed away at home on Monday, August 21, 2023.  She was born to Thelma May Foster and Edwin Paul Foster on June 23, 1942, in Dayton, Kentucky.  Wilma graduated from Highlands High School in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky.  

Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell Doyle Braden, and her mother and father.  She was...

August 20, 2023

August 16, 2023

George Luther Boyd, 69, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on August 16,2023 in Haven of Hospice in Palatka, Florida with his family at his side. He was born on December 15, 1953 in Hissop, Alabama and was the son of James Edward Boyd and Hazel Christine (Turley) Boyd.          He was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs.

He...

August 9, 2023

Annie “Maxine” Highcove, 84, of Jacksonville, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday afternoon, August 9, 2023.

Maxine was born in North Carolina, to the late William Ira Gardner and Macie (Fornes) Gardner. Maxine was 1 of 9 siblings.  She moved to Jacksonville, Florida after she graduated high school at the age of...

August 9, 2023

On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Julia Lanelle Barnes (Dixon), (80), mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away while holding hands with her daughter, Cindy and close family friend, Aaron. While Cindy and Aaron sang “Amazing Grace”, Julia took her last breath and drifted into the loving arms of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Julia aka Ms. Judy was...

August 7, 2023

Ronald W Horn, 90, of Middleburg, FL passed away on August 7, 2023. Ronald was born to Baumann Horn & Margaret Lincoln on March 13, 1933 in Nashville, TN. He graduated from Broadview Academy in Springfield, IL, served during the Korean War, played minor league baseball, worked for White Consolidated and AnchorLithChemco as well as owning the Aamco Transmission Company...

August 7, 2023

Gerald Robert Klidies, born on November 27th, 1949 in Medford, Oregon, passed away on August 7th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Gerald Joseph Klidies, Dora Leona Klidies and sister Shelley Klidies. He is survived by his wife Linda Klidies, son Gerald B Klidies, Rebecca A and Tynan K Moore and daughter in law Stephanie Klides. Grandchildren,...

August 7, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Randolph (Randy) Michael Kacer on August 7th after a brief illness. Randy is survived by his wife, G Patricia (Patti), children, Debra Kacer Farrugia (Charles), Melissa DiSciascio Maynard (Elvie Andrew) and Philip Wolff (Patricia), grandchildren (Eric Farrugia, Penelope Dower, Brooke Biolsi (Josh), Nicholas Traxler, Cali Traxler, Austen Maynard, Courtney...

August 6, 2023

Cloice “CJ" Wilds Joiner, peacefully passed away on August 6, 2023, in Orange Park, FL, at the age of 88. She was born on August 18, 1934, in Axson, Georgia. CJ was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Maud Wilds, sisters Mary Hill and Eurice Fleming, and nephew Charles Wayne Hill.  CJ is survived by her sister Collean...

August 5, 2023

Janice passed away August 5, 2023, in the Moosehaven Memory Care Hall at the age of 81.

She was born to Joseph and Georgianna Camillo on September 9, 1941, in South Dartmouth, MA. She graduated from Dartmouth High School in 1959 where she was involved in drama and competed in beauty pageants.  She was crowned Miss Chevrolet in 1960.

Janice...

August 3, 2023

Donald Lewis Farmer, 80, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on August 3, 2023.Born to Fant and Claribel Farmer on November 6, 1942 in Palatka, Florida. He graduated from Palatka High School. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps and served just shy of 10 years. Following his service, he became a private contractor as an aircraft...

August 3, 2023

Carolyn Flowers Bland, 79 of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on August 3, 2023. Born to parents Harry L. Flowers and Annie C. Flowers. She was a native of Green Cove Springs and grew up on the Flowers family farm. She was a long-time employee of the original Holiday Inn in Orange Park when it was opened in 1972...

August 2, 2023

Helen Jeannette Ayers-Stewart 64, of Middleburg, FL passed away August 2, 2023. Jeannette was born to Alice and John Ayers on February 2, 1959, in Jacksonville, FL. She was a bus driver for years with Clay County School board and lifelong Cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her husband Skip Stewart, parents Alice and John Ayers, brothers Tony and...

August 1, 2023

Alan M. Spring, 59, of Cayo, Belize, passed away on August 1, 2023, in Archer, Florida. He was born on May 12, 1964, in Deland, Florida and was the son of William H. and Jane (Brooks) Spring. 

Alan served in the U.S. Army before becoming a bounty hunter and private investigator. He successfully owned and operated the private investigation...

July 31, 2023

Robert Powell Fields of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. Robert was born on April 24, 1957, in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Robert E. Fields, Jr and Janis Fields Cagle. He graduated as Valedictorian from Battery Creek High School, received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine from...

July 28, 2023

In loving memory of Alejandro Rosario Rivera, affectionately known as "PAI," who peacefully passed away at the age of 91 in Orange Park, Florida, on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was surrounded by the love and presence of his devoted wife, Carmen Ocasio, with whom he shared 67 beautiful years.

Alejandro was born on July 28, 1932, in Rio Grande,...