Obituaries

May 14, 2023

Rose “Nan” Nanette Weeks, 76, of Green Cove Springs, went home to be with her Lord on May 14, 2023, after a brief stay at Community Hospice McGraw Center in Jacksonville.  Her late parents were George “Buck” and Lila Weeks

She was born March 23, 1947, in Norfolk, Virginia.  The family moved to Green Cove Springs when Nan was eight...

May 13, 2023

May 12, 2023

Loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all, Carolyn Anne Howle, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, in Fleming Island, Florida.

She was born to Claborne and Alice Barbee Hopkins on December 18, 1942, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She spent her formative years in Jacksonville, Florida, where she raised her three children with her former husband, Claude.

Carolyn’s children and...

May 8, 2023

May 7, 2023

Roy James Dodgen, Jr., of Middleburg, Florida passed away on May 7, 2023. He was born to Roy Dodgen, Sr. and Leila Frances Dodgen (Brook) in Atlanta, Georgia on April 15, 1942. He graduated from Bob Jones Academy in Greenville, SC and entered the Navy after graduation. He retired from Winn-Dixie Stores as a Supervisor in the General Merchandise. Also,...

May 5, 2023

John Walter Jackson of Keystone Heights Florida who was 90yrs young passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023. John was born in Endicott NY, on June 1, 1932 to parents Walter and Marion Jackson. He grew up in Cincinnatus NY, until enlisting in the United States Army. John served in the Korean War and returned to marry his wife Esther...

May 4, 2023

Mary E. Lanier, 95, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on May 4, 2023.  She was born on January 17, 1928 in Pulaski, GA to the late John B. Gordan & Allie Ada (Sapp) Blalock. Mary was a member of the Edgewood Heights Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL and enjoyed crocheting, baking, and word puzzles.  She loved to play practical jokes. ...

May 2, 2023

Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher (Chris) Wayne Monahan, U.S.Navy (ret.) Chris passed away May 2 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Dorice Monahan of Lake Zurich IL. Survived by his wife of 34 years Dawna Monahan, Children Shawn, Matthew (Allison), Christopher (Jennifer), sister Kathleen (Larry) Light, brother Kevin (Lori), Grandfather of Alyssa...

May 2, 2023

Trennis Gerald Miller, of Middleburg, FL, passed away at the age of 55, in his home peacefully on May 02, 2023.

He was born as a twin to parents Eloise Alderman and Charles Miller on October 1, 1967, in Plant City, FL.

He worked as a roofer and in construction for many years.

His passion was playing guitar and...

May 1, 2023

Evelyn Arledge Ayer (Sunshine), of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born in Mill Spring, NC.  Evelyn was a Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother (Nana) and friend to all.  She enjoyed making new friends and was an avid walker and reader.  But her true love was her family.  

On...

April 29, 2023

Thomas E. Lewis "Tom" , 79, of Orange Park, Florida, born July 2, 1943 in Portsmouth, Ohio peacefully passed away at home on Saturday April 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife Tina Lewis, his parents Leo and Jean Lewis of Portsmouth, Ohio, and brother Jerry (Linda) of Columbus, Ohio. He was an active member of...

April 29, 2023

Henry Joseph Lavertue (78) of Fleming Island Florida, suffered a heart attack and passed away on April 29th, 2023, surrounded by family. Henry, fondly known as Hank, was born to Martha and Henry Lavertue, on November 10th, 1944, in Rochester, New Hampshire. After graduating from Spalding Highschool Henry joined the Navy as a Seabee and proudly served his country completing...

April 25, 2023

Opal M. LeFever of Green Cove Springs, Florida went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. 

Opal was born on April 2, 1935 in Daugherty, Oklahoma to Ruben Lathre Cromer and Dovie Christene Wallace Cromer. She had 5 siblings who have proceeded her in death. Opal was married to TSgt....

April 23, 2023

CDR Robert R. Miller, U. S. Navy (ret.) Bob was born to Ruth and Ray Miller in Louisville KY in 1931. He was an Eagle Scout and Sea Scout. For education he earned a bachelor’s and 3 master’s degrees in engineering and industrial management from the University of Louisville, (NROTC scholarship), the Naval Post Graduate School at Monterey, CA and...

April 23, 2023

Dorothy Jean Modlin, 82, Green Cove Springs, FL passed away April 23, 2023.

Dorothy was born to Ruth and Ted Mitchell on May 14,1940 in Samson, AL.

She graduated from Clay High School in 1958. Family-owned business of Modlin Trucking. Married to Thomas "Tom" Modlin on April 27,1958. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. When she was...

April 23, 2023

Mark Edward Lane, 92years old, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born on April 6, 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. His parents were Melvin Marvin Lane and Louise Bailey Lane. He was preceded in death by his older brother John Lane. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis...

April 20, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ellen M Rose, age 82, on April 20, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.  

Ellen Rose was born on October 5, 1940 in New York, New York. She graduated from Julia Richman High School in 1958 and went on...

April 18, 2023

Sara Evelyn (Edmondson) Sullivan, 89, found herself in the arms of Jesus April 18, 2023. She was born to Ralph and Clara Edmondson of Jacksonville, Florida, September 12, 1933. A homemaker for most of her married life, Sara was a member of First Baptist Church of Middleburg, after many years at First Black Creek Baptist Church in Penny...