Obituaries

Lucas Jones

Lucas Jones

March 28, 2025

Joshua Lucas “Luke” Jones, 47, of Middleburg, FL passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1977 in Jacksonville, FL to Paul Douglas Jones and Linda Louise Green. Luke graduated from Middleburg High School and enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He will be remembered for his kind heart and being very loving.

Luke was preceded in death...

Thomas F. Concannon

Thomas F. Concannon

March 28, 2025

Thomas F. Concannon, 78, of Tweeksburg, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Born on October 4, 1946, Thomas was married for 32 wonderful years to Linnette Concannon.

He dedicated 44 years of his career to Electric Boat, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. An avid motorcyclist, Thomas, found joy in the open...

Rena Mae Lennox

Rena Mae Lennox

March 28, 2025

Rena Mae Lennox, 86, of Keystone Heights, FL passed away on March 28, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Full obituary is forthcoming.

Amanda McCary Stewart

Amanda McCary Stewart

March 27, 2025

Amanda McCary Stewart, 52, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

She was born on November 9, 1972, in Orange, Texas, to Charlotte and Rick McCary. Amanda attended Rapid City Central High School in South Dakota and later graduated from William Carey’s School of Nursing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She dedicated over a decade of her life...

Gary Mudge

Gary Mudge

March 26, 2025

Gary Mudge born May 2nd 1950, in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were Kenneth Mudge and Ruth Sebastian. He was the oldest of 5 children. He had 3 brothers, Terry, Brad, and Randy, and 1 sister, Darlene. He grew up in the Berkley area, and graduated Berkley High School in 1968. He worked hard from a young age. Definitely a hustler....

John Henry Stewart, Jr.

John Henry Stewart, Jr.

March 26, 2025

John Henry Stewart Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 26, 2025. John was born on May 4, 1949 to John and Theresa Stewart in Chicago, Illinois. His parents preceded him in death as did his only brother Curtis.

John graduated from DeLaSalle High School in Chicago, Illinois.

He married Lorenae Williams November 16, 1973. John already had 2 sons....

Jerry Thomas Yocum

Jerry Thomas Yocum

March 25, 2025

Jerry Thomas Yocum, 82, passed away peacefully on March 25th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 18th, 1942 in Indianapolis Indiana to Thomas Garland Yocum and June Manuwal Yocum.

Jerry (Dad) lived a full life marked by his love of the Lord and the Word 1st, his “sweetheart” Trula "Tru", family, sports, and love of meticulous...

Robert "Bert" Anderson Metcalf

Robert "Bert" Anderson Metcalf

March 25, 2025

Robert "Bert" Anderson Metcalf was born on December 30, 1971, on his father's thirtieth birthday. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in St. Augustine, FL, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Bert was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Metcalf, and his stepmother, Linda Smith. He is survived by his father, Dan Metcalf; his sister and brother-in-law, Allison and...

Mary Jean Waters

Mary Jean Waters

March 22, 2025

Mary Jean Waters, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025.

Born on August 23, 1952, in Berwyn, Illinois, Mary was the beloved daughter of Emil and Joan (Higgins) Kaucky. She spent the majority of her life in the near west suburbs of Chicago, where she built a life centered around family, compassion, and service to...

Willie S. Swearingen

Willie S. Swearingen

March 20, 2025

Willie S. Swearingen, age 88, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on March 20, 2025.

Willie was born to Ronald and Jane Sellers on January 23, 1937 in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived and worked in Jacksonville until she retired from the City of Jacksonville. She then moved to Green Cove Springs to live with her daughter Evie and her husband,...

Leslie "Lynn" Davis

Leslie "Lynn" Davis

March 19, 2025

Leslie Ivylyn Davis, known to most as Lynn, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on March 19, 2025, at age 83. She was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness touched the lives of all who knew her.

Lynn was born in Tennille, Georgia to Willie Lee Davis and Gladys Inez Mercer. She was 1 of 6 children and is survived...

Teonila Altagracia Martinez

Teonila Altagracia Martinez

March 17, 2025

My dearest Mother, Lila, Teonila Altagracia Martinez,

Words seem to fail me as I try to capture the essence of the incredible woman you were. A lifetime wouldn't be enough to express the depth of your love, your strength, and the immeasurable impact you had on my life and the lives of so many others.

You weren't just the best mother; you...

Richard James Keefe, Jr. (Butch)

Richard James Keefe, Jr. (Butch)

March 17, 2025

Richard James Keefe Jr., 67, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. He was born to Bernice Leonard and Richard James Keefe Sr. on November 22, 1957 in Orange Park, FL.

Richard was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent 40 years as a welder at Mobro Marine. He was known for his honesty, loyalty, and strong work ethic. When he...

Frederick Behm

Frederick Behm

March 17, 2025

Lock City, NY

Lodge #617

Frederick Behm

May 25, 1937 – March 17, 2025

Fred passed away March 17, 2025 in the Moosehaven Skilled Care at the age of 89.

He was born to Erving and Gertude Behm on May 25, 1937 in Newfane, New York.

Fred married Alice on May 25, 1964. She preceded him in death on April 16, 2013 They had a daughter...

Vivian Lee Maguire

Vivian Lee Maguire

March 17, 2025

August 24, 1929 – March 17, 2025

Vivian Lee Maguire, 95, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2025.

Vivian was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 24, 1929. She lived a long and fulfilling life, marked by kindness, resilience, and a deep love for those around her. Those fortunate enough to know her will remember her warm, incredible smile and infectious laughter...

Bette Kay Baxter

Bette Kay Baxter

March 12, 2025

Bette Kay (Eccleston) Baxter 82, of Saint Augustine, FL passed away on March 12th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 25, 1942 in Westerly, Rhode Island, to the late Sophie Weitzel Champion and Elwood Everett Eccleston. 

Bette and her husband Paul came to the area in 2010 from Topsham, Maine and was of the Episcopalian faith. Bette...

Joan Coleman Welzant

Joan Coleman Welzant

March 9, 2025

JOAN COLEMAN WELZANT

June 5, 1938 — March 9, 2025

“How wonderful life is while you’re in the world.” — Elton John

Joan Pearl Coleman Welzant, 86, left this world peacefully holding the hands of her children on the morning of March 9, 2025. Born to John and Marie Coleman on June 5, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the eldest of 9...

Patrick S. Allen

Patrick S. Allen

March 9, 2025

Patrick S Allen, 71, of Green Cove Springs Florida passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born to parents, Craig and Margaret Allen, in Port Huron, Michigan on December 11, 1953. He graduated from Port Huron Catholic High School in 1972. Pat worked at Challenge Enterprises in Green Cove for 12 years.

Pat was a past President of The Fraternal...

Joyce Dunnivant

Joyce Dunnivant

March 9, 2025

Joyce Dunnivant, 82, Orange Park, FL passed away on March 9th, 2025. Joyce was born on August 14th, 1942, in Pulaski, TN to Raymond (Chuck) and Ozelle Chapman.

Joyce was a member of Campbellsville United Methodist Church in Pulaski, TN, until she moved to Florida in 2021 to be near her children and grandchildren. She now attends Green Cove Springs Methodist...

Christine Elaine Cook Coates

Christine Elaine Cook Coates

March 8, 2025

Christine Elaine Cook Coates passed peacefully on March 8, 2025. Christine ‘Chrissy’ ‘Chris’ was born December 31, 1947, in Burlington IA, to Katherine J Schilb & Russell W Cook, Jr., both deceased. Her childhood in Iowa was followed by teen years in Florida where she made her home. College in Illinois & at JU, where she met Artis Gilmore, led...