Obituaries

Cecil Wayne Sowell

Cecil Wayne Sowell

April 28, 2022

Cecil Wayne Sowell, age 65, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on April 28, 2022, after a long battle with health issues.

Cecil was born on February 19, 1957, in Jacksonville, Florida, to parents Lewis Sowell, Jr., and Yvonne Cothern Sowell. He grew up on the westside and attended Forrest High School. He worked for over...

Richard Lee Brown

Richard Lee Brown

April 27, 2022

On the evening of April 27th, 2022, Richard Lee Brown left this world for the pearly gates.  Richard entered this world on March 5th, 1956, in Atlanta, GA.  When he was still young, his family moved to Jacksonville, FL where he attended Southside Elementary School and Sandalwood High School.  It was in the later that he met the love of...

Mary Delores Sullivan

Mary Delores Sullivan

April 27, 2022

 Mary Delores Sullivan went peacefully to be with the Lord April 27, 2022. She lived a long and glorious life.

Delores was the youngest of eight siblings born to John Thomas Pope and Emma Irene (Kitty) Austin Pope. She was born in Mobile Alabama, May 19, 1931. She attended Murphy High School. She was working at the Crown Movie Theater...

Dorothy Marie Messman

Dorothy Marie Messman

April 27, 2022

Dorothy M. Messman of Fleming Island, Florida, originally from Connellsville, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Messman, also the dear mother of Margaret Ann (Donaldson), late Raymond Messman and David (Kathy) Messman. Dorothy has 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She is survived by brothers, Bill (late Lena) Stahoviak,...

Dr. Osbey L. Sayler, MD

Dr. Osbey L. Sayler, MD

April 24, 2022

Dr. Osbey L. Sayler, MD, 81, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2022. He was born on January 15, 1941, the first-born son of Calvin E. and Ethel A. Sayler of Underwood, North Dakota. Osbey attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. Skipping his senior year of college, he attended medical school in North Dakota and then graduated...

Dixie Renee Graham

Dixie Renee Graham

April 23, 2022

Dixie Renee Graham, 66, of Orange Park, FL passed away April 23, 2022. She was born to Orville and Joyce Sandlin on June 29,1955 in Salem, IN. She attended Saint Leo University and received her BA in Elementary Education in 2000. Dixie married Terry Graham and they were married for 33 years.

She was a pianist at Hickory Grove Baptist...

Albert "Butch" Delio

Albert "Butch" Delio

April 23, 2022

Mount Holly, NJ                                                        

Lodge #737                                                                                    

Butch passed away on April 23, 2022 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 78. He was born to Albert and Phyllis Delio on May 16, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA.

Butch served in the Army from December 10, 1964 to December 9, 1966.  He was self-employed as a truck driver...

Timothy John Smith

Timothy John Smith

April 21, 2022

Timothy John Smith of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Thursday April 21, 2022 of natural causes.

Tim was born to John and Marie Smith of Louisville, KY on March 19, 1957, on his eldest brother, Fred Jones’ 15th birthday. Having resided in Louisville throughout his adolescence, the bluegrass state was Tim's true home as well as the foundation for...

Danny Lee Hensley

Danny Lee Hensley

April 20, 2022

Danny Lee Hensley, 49, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on April 20, 2022. He was born on July 14, 1972 in Green Cove Springs, FL to Daniel Hensley and Debbie Moore. He was Preceded in death by his brother, William Sean Hensley and sister, Christina Ann Hensley.

Danny is survived by daughter, Anna Hensley (Steven); Sons, Danny Hensley...

Jesse Robert Saunders

Jesse Robert Saunders

April 19, 2022

Jesse Robert Saunders, 28, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away April 19, 2022.

Jesse Robert Saunders was loved by many and he loved his family deeply. He had a passion for carpentry which he inherited from his great grandfather Jesse Everett and his grandfather Doyle Saunders. He also had a deep love for his Lord and for southern gospel...

Connie Kay Kenney

Connie Kay Kenney

April 17, 2022

Connie Kay Kenney, 71, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, in her Jacksonville, Florida home.Connie was born to Luther and Hasty McGhaee on April 21, 1951 in Greensboro, South Carolina. She loved working and had many different careers, including court reporter, realtor, police officer, insurance agent, and saleswoman. Connie had an entrepreneurial spirit and also started and ran...

John William Saunders

John William Saunders

April 16, 2022

Silver Springs, FL                                                                

Lodge #1199                                                                                  

John passed away April 16, 2022 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 88.

He was born to John and Mable Saunders on December 21, 1933 in White Pigeon, Michigan.

John served in the Navy from August 21, 1951 to October 15, 1954.  He received a National Defense Ribbon, a...

Phebe Ann "Pat" Shelly

Phebe Ann "Pat" Shelly

April 14, 2022

Phebe Ann “Pat” Shelly, 94, of Penney Farms, died on April 17, 2022.

She was born to Leone and Harold Taylor on January 14, 1928, in Williamsport, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Shelly. She is survived by her daughter Lee Wallace, granddaughter Laurie Thompson (James), great grandsons Archer Thompson (Raven), and Drake Thompson.

Pat...

June E. Rees

June E. Rees

April 13, 2022

June E. Rees, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on April 13th, 2022.  June was born to Emery and Florence Texter on December 21, 1932 in Hackensack, New Jersey.  She lived in Kearny, New Jersey until graduation from Kearny High School in 1950. June was married to George W. Rees for 35 years. He passed away in 1992.

Prior to moving...

Edgar "Eddie" Foster

Edgar "Eddie" Foster

April 11, 2022

Edgar (Eddie) Lee Foster, 74 of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away April 11, 2022.  He was born December 29, 1947 in Green Cove Springs, FL to Frank & Margaret Foster.

He was preceded in death by his wife Vernida; his sisters, MaryJane McRae and Ruby Whitson; his brother, Buddy Foster; and his parents, Frank and Margaret Foster.

He is...

Arlene S. Putman

Arlene S. Putman

April 11, 2022

Arlene Putman, 98 years old, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 11, 2022. She was born to parents Melchior Schild and Margaret M. Schlappy on April 24, 1923 in Carbondale, PA.

She graduated High School in Albany, NY. She was enlisted in the US Navy from September 1943 until March 1946 as a Yeoman Second Class,...

David Thomas Foley

David Thomas Foley

April 7, 2022

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, David Thomas Foley, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and dearest friends. David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving for ten years and as a Radarman Second Class Petty Officer, saw service in the Atlantic. During his service, he received numerous accommodations and awards, including the Armed Forces Expeditionary...

Myra Marie Pattishall

Myra Marie Pattishall

April 7, 2022

Myra Marie Pattishall, 98, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on April 7, 2022.  She attended local schools and graduated from Florida State College for Women (now FSU) with an AB degree before receiving her master’s degree from Jacksonville University. 

Myra taught school in Duval County as well as at the Department of Defense in Germany.  She was a member...

John "Jack" Diebold

John "Jack" Diebold

April 6, 2022

John “Jack” Diebold was a compassionate husband, legendary father to many, not only a grandfather but a great great “Papa”, servant, brother and friend.  He left this world on April 6, 2022 at the age of 88 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Jack was born to William...

Steven Michael Belt

Steven Michael Belt

April 4, 2022

Steven M. Belt passed away April 4, 2022. Steve was born April 8, 1954 in Michigan to Harold and Betty Belt.

Steve proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring in 1994 as a Chief Petty Officer. He also retired after 17 years from his “second” career at Nortrop Grumman in 2021. He belonged to the American Legion...