Obituaries

July 27, 2023

Ethel “Lee” George

June 30, 1943 to July 27, 2023

Fleming Island, Florida

 

Ethel “Lee” George was a native of Jacksonville, Florida, and a proud retiree of Ma Bell (Bell South/AT&T).

Spending most of her time since 1986, enjoying life on Doctor’s Lake in Fleming Island, Florida, Lee was drawn to area rivers and lakes, and she loved boating,...

July 27, 2023

John D "JD" Whitaker, III, late of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on July 27, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and children. 

Born in Florence, South Carolina on November 16, 1972, John grew up in Rocky Mount, North Carolina and graduated from Northern Nash High School in 1991. He began his railroad career...

July 26, 2023

Mark Larry Belcher, Jr., 56 left this world too soon on July 26, 2023.  Born to Mark Belcher Sr. and Jacquelyn Belcher on October 1, 1966, in Baltimore, Maryland.  Mark is survived by the love of his life, Julie Selvey, his father Mark Belcher Sr., mother Jacquelyn Belcher, son Mark Larry Belcher, III, daughter Bekah Belcher and his favorite four...

July 23, 2023

Randall “Randy” Griffith Bramlitt, 65, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Sunday, July 23rd, 2023. He was born to Ethel “Tootie” Bramlitt and Holland Bramlitt on November 30, 1957. Randy graduated from Nathan Bedford Forrest High School, Class of 1975, in Jacksonville, FL. He worked as Well & Pump Serviceman and was married 46 years to Karen Bramlitt...

July 22, 2023

Thelma Leeper Morrow (89), of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 22, 2023.

Thelma was born in Alma, GA on September 17, 1933, to Effie and Frank Turner.

Thelma was employed in the 60’s at Martin Marietta in Orlando, FL during the NASA program. During this time, she received recognition for the...

July 22, 2023

On July 22, 2023, Dr. John F. “Pops” Marshall, M.D., of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep.  Early that morning, a waxing crescent moon quietly guided him to heaven.

John, the youngest of three children, was born on March 17, 1936, to Frank Bartlet Marshall and Maria Elougia Baca in Borger, Texas, a western oil boom...

July 21, 2023

On Friday, 21st July 2023, the world lost a beloved soul, Ollie, who hailed from Middleburg, FL. Born to John Stanley Oliver and Elva Steele Oliver, he brought light and love to the lives he touched. Ollie's journey through life was marked by numerous accomplishments and a heart full of warmth and kindness.

In his youth, Ollie's passion for football...

July 19, 2023

July 18, 2023

Robert Bruce McDade, 51, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on July 18th, 2023. Born to parents Barbara Foster and Bruce Junior McDade. He worked at Corky Bells Seafood & Steak as a cook. He enjoyed drawing, painting, and listening to music. He was best known for making great food. He was preceded in death by his Mother and...

July 17, 2023

Melissa (Missy) Lynn Hicks, 36, of Middleburg, FL unexpectedly passed away July 17, 2023. Born March 31,1987, in Camp Springs, MD to Frank A. Jr and Terri L. (Waldrop) Hicks. Missy grew up in Middleburg, FL and graduated from Middleburg High School class of 2005, and later the American Academy of Cosmetology, continuing with a successful cosmetology career.

Missy enjoyed...

July 16, 2023

Ira E Crawford, 45, Middleburg FL, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023.

He is survived by his wife Lucy and his 5 children: Joshua, Chasity, Raiven, Brianna, and Kaylee. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. 

He will be missed by so many.

We will be holding a Celebration of Life Saturday, July 22, 2023...

July 16, 2023

Paul passed away July 16, 2023 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 87.

He was born to Howard and Rachel Moore on March 10, 1936 in Hutchinson, KS. 

Paul had a daughter Paula.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on March 6,...

July 15, 2023

Larry Morgan Johns, 39, of Middleburg, FL, passed away July 15, 2023.

Larry is survived by his parents, Charles, Kathy & Joe; four sons, Tyler, Waylon, Rylee and Konner; three siblings, Charles Johns Jr. (Julie), Wesley Johns (Rebekah) and Tiffany Pilarczyk (Jason); along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles who will miss him dearly. Preceded in death by...

July 14, 2023

Randall Joseph Taylor, 38, of Orange Park, FL, passed away July 14, 2023.  He was born to Darlene Suzette Taylor and Terrance Jospeh Taylor on November 26, 1984 in Orange Park, FL.  

His hobbies included motorcycles, skateboarding, surfing and playing Texas Hold’em.  He was known for his kind heart, his generosity and his humorous nature.  He will be remembered...

July 14, 2023

Timothy Edward Anken, 75 years old, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Monday, July 14, 2023. He was born to Albert Edward Anken and Mary Rose Kinney Anken on January 20, 1948, in Utica, New York. Timothy graduated from Utica Free Academy, attended Mohawk Community College, and joined the Navy. He worked for Logistics Services International for 26 years,...

July 12, 2023

July 11, 2023

Vernon “Mike” Holland, Jr. 62, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  Mike was born in Little Rock Arkansas on November 9, 1960 to Vernon and Betty Holland.  He graduated from Southwood High School in Shreveport Louisiana in 1978.  He was employed by Darsco Plumbing Supply for many years.  

His hobbies included fishing and...

July 9, 2023

The Honorable Roger A. Suggs passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Orange Park, FL, at the age of 62. Roger was born April 17, 1961, in Fairfield, FL and grew up in North Central and Southwest Florida, settling in Clay County. Roger graduated from North Marion High School in 1979 where he lettered in baseball for three years....

July 7, 2023

George Andrew Gaus, 88 years old of Penney Farms, FL passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. George was born to Lester Rank Heischman and Mary Catherine Wolfendale.  George was adopted and raised by his mother and stepfather Fredrick Joseph Gaus who he knew and loved as his Dad.

George graduated from Aquinas College High School in Columbus, OH in...

July 5, 2023

Jennifer (Jenn) Christine Hinson (Khoriazat), 38, of Green Cove Springs, passed away on July 5, 2023. Jennifer was born on March 30, 1985, to James C Hinson Jr (Buddy) and Rebecca A Ward (Becky) in Jacksonville, Florida. After graduating from Clay high school in 2003, she went on to study early childhood education. 

Jennifer began her career as a...