Obituaries

Joyce Mitchell

Joyce Mitchell

July 5, 2022

Joyce Mitchell, 88, of Orange Park, FL passed away on July 5, 2022. Joyce was born to Paul and Elfreida Lehmann on March 10, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from Dedham High School in Dedham, Massachusetts. She married Robert Mitchell on March 29, 1952. Joyce is a member at Oakleaf Baptist Church in Orange Park. Joyce was involved in...

John Ray Jenner

John Ray Jenner

July 4, 2022

John Ray Jenner, 57, passed away July 4, 2022. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky into a loving family on January 8, 1965, to parents Gwen and Ray Jenner with two older siblings David and Rita.

He grew up residing in Green Cove Springs, FL where he graduated from Clay High School. Afterward he achieved his life goal of becoming...

Frank Russell Rossotto, IV

Frank Russell Rossotto, IV

July 3, 2022

Frank “Frankie” Russell Rossotto IV, 42, of Middleburg, Florida passed away after a long illness on July 3, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1980, in Syracuse, New York to Butch Rossotto and Roberta (Howe) Pacos. Frank grew up in a small town where he was loved by many for his outgoing nature, adventurous attitude, and his big smile....

Deborah K. Roberts

Deborah K. Roberts

June 28, 2022

Deborah (Debbie) K . Roberts who was born on July 11, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida passed away June 28, 2022 in Middleburg, Florida.

She was a graduate of Jean Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida and spent her years as an office manager, domestic goddess and devoted grandmother. 

She had a long love of singing at church, school, and...

Dean A. Janda

Dean A. Janda

June 26, 2022

Dean Alan Janda of Starke, FL (formerly from Green Cove Springs, FL), went to be with the Lord on June 26th, 2022. Dean was born on August 15th, 1964 to Eugene and Maxine Janda at the Clay Memorial Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL. Shortly after he graduated from Clay High School, he joined the Air Force and Army Reserves...

James Lowell Brown

James Lowell Brown

June 26, 2022

James Lowell Brown, 84, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022 in the presence of his loving family.  “PaPa”, as he was known to his family, was born to Walter and Daisy Brown in Fall Branch, Tennessee on January 17, 1938.  He was a cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He has gone to Heaven to join his beloved wife of...

Alfred M. Taylor

Alfred M. Taylor

June 24, 2022

Alfred M. Taylor, 71, of Middleburg, FL passed on June 24, 2022.  He was born on September 29, 1950, in Baxley, GA to the late Willy Taylor and Penny (Baxley) Phillips.  Alfred’s hobbies were fishing and spending time with his family.  He will be remembered for his silly ways and making people laugh.  He was preceded in death by his...

Jerry L. Perry

Jerry L. Perry

June 23, 2022

Jerry Perry, 71, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully on June 23, 2022.  He was born on June 22, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Charles and Emalee Perry.  Jerry grew up and spent most of his life on the Westside of Jacksonville.  In recent years, he moved to Green Cove Springs to be close to family.  Jerry...

Ludwig Bardroff

Ludwig Bardroff

June 19, 2022

Ludwig Bardroff, 84, or Orange Park, FL, passed away on June 19, 2022. He was born on November 11, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Ludwig and Isabella Bardroff. Mr. Bardroff served his country as a Chief Radioman the U.S. Navy for 25 years and then in Civil Service. He has lived in Orange Park since 1997 and was a...

Marie Yvonne Ehle

Marie Yvonne Ehle

June 19, 2022

Marie Yvonne Ehle, 60, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away on June 19th, 2022.

Marie was born to Max Edward Ehle and Yvonne Evelyn Acchote on August 28th, 1961, in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The family moved to Riva, Maryland, in 1961.

Marie graduated from Anne Arundel Community College in 1981 - AA/General Studies, Florida Community College at...

Shirley Peeler Garrett

Shirley Peeler Garrett

June 17, 2022

Shirley Peeler Garrett, 85, Of Middleburg, Florida, peacefully passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Hospice Bailey Family Center in St. Augustine, Florida with her loving daughter and son by her side.

Shirley was born to Glover and Mary Peeler on December 12, 1936, in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from Landon High School in 1954.

Later in life, Shirley...

Billie Jean Futch

Billie Jean Futch

June 17, 2022

It is with a heavy heart to announce that Billie Jean Futch died Friday morning, June 17, 2022, in Orange Park, Fl, at the age of 77. Billie Jean was born March 14, 1945, in Jacksonville, FL to Margie and Frank Roberts. Billie Jean is survived by her younger sister Karen Roberts, and her four children.

Her oldest son Billy...

Heather Denise Bailey

Heather Denise Bailey

June 14, 2022

Heather Denise Bailey, 44 was born August 27, 1977 in Houston, Tx. She moved to Florida in October 2004 where she resided until her final days. She is survived by her two sons, Bryce Alexander Dalton (23) and Wyatt Lyman Nicholas Treaster (13). Her mother, sister, and brother, Dogs Bailey & Gracie as well as family and beloved friends.

Heather...

John Quentin Vye

John Quentin Vye

June 13, 2022

John Quentin Vye

(August 23, 1942 - June 13, 2022)

 

John Quentin Vye, 79, passed away on June 13, 2022 in Fleming Island, FL, after a 5-year battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

John is survived by Cheryl Vye (nee Vollmer), his wife of 55 years, his brother Malcolm Vye, nephew Jerome Vye and wife Victoria, and two great nephews,...

George F. Nowlan III

George F. Nowlan III

June 12, 2022

George F. Nowlan III, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2022 in Middleburg, FL.

George was born March 7, 1942 in Hamlet, NC to parents George F. Nowlan II and Eloise Whittington Nowlan. He graduated from UNC (Chapel Hill, NC) and enjoyed a 43-year career with Winn Dixie grocery company.

George is survived by his wife...

Peggy Sue Walley

Peggy Sue Walley

June 11, 2022

Peggy Sue Walley, age 60, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with lung cancer. It would be wrong to say that Peggy Sue lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. Her strength and resilience have been an inspiration to those around her. 

Peggy Sue touched the lives...

Angela D. Grubbs

Angela D. Grubbs

June 6, 2022

Angela Grubbs, 50, passed away peacefully in her sleep June 6, 2022.The oldest of three children, Angela was born in August 1971 in Tampa, Florida. Her family later moved to the Jacksonville/Green Cove Springs area in 1983 where she spent the majority of her life.Angela had many loves, one of which was time spent with her family. She spent her...

Joi Hope Thomas

Joi Hope Thomas

June 5, 2022

Joi Hope Thomas of Green Cove Springs, FL was born on September 19, 1960, to Herbert Walter Hope and Hilda Jane Zinn in Millington, TN. She passed away on June 5, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, FL after a short but fierce battle with lung cancer. Both parents preceded her in death.

Joi and her husband Dennis...

Joyce Elisabeth Ridner

Joyce Elisabeth Ridner

June 5, 2022

Joyce Elisabeth Ridner, 66, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2022 after a 22 month fight with stage 3 multiple myeloma and extraordinary health struggles. 

Joyce was born at the Fort Benjamin Harrison Army Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana to the proud parents of Gene and Silvaleen Ridner, who preceded her in death.  She was honored to be an Army...

Donald Malcome Johnson

Donald Malcome Johnson

June 5, 2022

Donald Malcome Johnson, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on June 5, 2022, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Born on July 9, 1946, in Waycross, Georgia to his parents Julian Hartridge Johnson and Lilian James Johnson, both of whom preceded him in death. Donald leaves behind his devoted family to cherish his memory, his wife Bonnie C. Johnson...