Obituaries

February 25, 2022

Walter Joseph Brown, age 47 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 25, 2022.

Walter was born to parents Walter Henry Brown III (Wally) and Elizabeth Wright Brown (Betty Ann) on Christmas Day 1974 at Riverside Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Walter graduated from N.B. Forrest High School in 1993 where he was a member of the Photography Club and Florida...

February 25, 2022

Dunnellon, FL                      

Lodge #2308                                                                                  

Richard Braun

October 4, 1936 – February 25, 2022 Richard passed away February 25, 2022 in the Baptist South Hospital at the age of 85.

He was born to Christian and Anna Braun on October 4, 1936 in New York, NY.

Richard married June Carol Schmidt on February 25, 1956. They had two sons...

February 24, 2022

Jimmie Nelson Moore passed away on February 24, 2022 at the age of 73.  Born to Nelson and Doris Moore on July 26, 1948 in Starke, Florida, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rene Wilson.

Jimmie served in Vietnam as a K9 Handler for the United States Air Force. He authored two books related to his service, including...

February 23, 2022

John William Moheng, Jr., passed from this earth on February 23, 2022, after being hospitalized with complications from the Covid-19 virus.

John was born on February 1, 1957 in Chicago, IL, was a life-long resident of Florida and of Middleburg for the last 37 years. 

Affectionately known to his friends as “Craneman”, John was a hardworking and dedicated family...

February 22, 2022

Herbert Reynold Beeler, 93, of Orange Park, FL passed away on February 22, 2022. He was born August 12, 1928 in Knoxville, TN to the late Luther and Myrtle Beeler. Herbert attended River Christian Church. His hobbies were playing horseshoes, fishing, and playing ping-pong.

He will be remembered as a loving Papa.

Herbert is preceded in death by his wife...

February 21, 2022

Jaime Rene Arce, 80, Middleburg, Florida, passed away on February 21, 2022.  Born to Nestor Arce and Maxima Salvatierra on September 30, 1941 in La Paz, Bolivia.  He was a history teacher, executive at an oil company and a power company in Bolivia.  Immigrated to the United States in 1986, holding several jobs to earn a living.  He was a...

February 20, 2022

Kay Brown Long, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.  She was born Kay Frances Lewis on August 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frederick A. Lewis (birthplace Daggett, MI he worked as a Brakeman for the Chicago & NWestern RR) and Mabel A. Wilson (birthplace Chicago, IL she was a homemaker). 

Kay was raised in...

February 19, 2022

Audrey Pauline Johns of Fleming Island, FL, passed away at age 74 on February 19, 2022 after a long illness. She was born to Wesley and Grace Wicker on October 6, 1947 in Enterprise, Alabama. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother who was active in Navy Wives Clubs and school Parent Teacher Associations. When her husband’s...

February 19, 2022

Kathryn Padgett, 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL gained her Heavenly wings on February 19, 2022 at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born to the late Horace and Mattie Lou McGuirt on October 11, 1945.

Kathryn was preceded in death by both of her parents; two brothers, Tommy and Melvin McGuirt: and sister, Bernice Padgett.  She leaves behind...

February 18, 2022

Carolyn J. Metheny (nae Stephens) 82, of Middleburg, FL went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 18, 2022. Born in Anderson, IN, married for 63 years, and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L Metheny.  They lived in Middleburg since 1973. Carolyn was a Medical Needs Foster Mother of 59 children, a Born-Again Christian, and a...

February 18, 2022

February 17, 2022

Jimmy Victorio Abigando was born in Pensacola, Florida to Victorio and Aline Abigando on June 30, 1941. He was the youngest of four children. He spent many years in the construction industry, building both commercial and residential properties. Jimmy was a master craftsman with the ability to build complex structures from a simple photograph. After leaving the construction industry he...

February 16, 2022

James Lawrence Wilkins of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on February 16, 2022.

James was the son of Madge and James Wilkins born on January 23, 1937 in Graham, Kentucky.

James graduated from Mackenzie High School, Detroit Michigan class of 1955. James went on to join the Navy later that year. He served his country for 20 years, retiring as...

February 15, 2022

HUGHES William Lee, 94, of Middleburg, FL, died peacefully Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He is survived by one brother, James Franklin Hughes (Linda), and by six children, James Lee Hughes (Barbara), Robert William Hughes (Wendy), John Wayne Hughes (Carol), William Earl Hughes (Cathy), Kathleen Ann Watson (Jerry) and Mary Ellen Hendrix (Sam). His wife, Mary Dorothy Wright Hughes, predeceased him...

February 15, 2022

Orlando, FL                                                                

Chapter #1002                                                                               

Betty Jo Barnes

March 19, 1943 – February 15, 2022 Betty passed away February 15, 2022 in the Moosehaven Memory Care Hall at the age of 78.

She was born to Charlie and Onie Pauline Barnes on March 19, 1943 in Union, South Carolina.

Betty worked in administration for L.D. Brinkman retiring in 1990.

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February 14, 2022

Carole “Sue” Swaney, an accomplished florist and lifelong resident of Jacksonville Florida Passed peacefully into our Lords arms on February 14th, 2022 at the age of 73 years while in the company of her family.  Sue was a devoted mother and a very proud Grandmother. As a woman of strong Christian faith, Sue was educated in Catholic school and was...

February 14, 2022

Berwyn, IL                           

Lodge #424                                                                                    

Ronald “Ron” Stocklose

December 14, 1939 – February 14, 2022 Ron passed away February 14, 2022 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 82.

He was born to August and Virginia Stocklose on December 14, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois.

Ron married Susan Schoenheider on March 23, 1958.  They had two daughters...

February 9, 2022

Lisa Edenfield Sutherland, 57, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on February 9, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL.  Lisa was born on September 30, 1964 to Melburn L. Carter, Sr. and Mary Edenfield Carter.  Lisa graduated from Clay High School in 1982.

Lisa worked for the Clay County School Board for 24 years in the cafeteria where she was a...

February 8, 2022

Beckie Preston, 83, Jacksonville, Florida passed away on February 8, 2022.  She was born to Richard and Era Atchley on January 13, 1939.  She graduated from Miami High School in Miami, Florida.  She worked as a teacher to pre-school children for many years.  She loved reading, crossword puzzles, crochet and cross stitch.  She will be remembered for her charm and...

February 7, 2022

Donald John Zupan, 78 years old, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 in his St. Augustine, FL home surrounded by his family.  He was born to Leo and Emma (Zorn) Zupan on February 24, 1943 in Cleveland, OH, grew up in their home on Bidwell Avenue, and graduated from St. Edward High School in Lakewood, OH.  He attended Valparaiso Technical...