Obituaries

William Winfield Gordon

William Winfield Gordon

December 12, 2021

William Winfield Gordon, 98, Lake Asbury, FL passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021. He was born to William and Loretta Gordon on June 21, 1923 in Brooklyn, New York. In 1944 he graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and later earned a master’s degree from NYU. He served as U.S. naval officer and is a World War II...

Richard "Rick" Robert Roy

Richard "Rick" Robert Roy

December 11, 2021

On December 11, 2021Richard “Rick” Robert Roy died unexpectedly at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 56.

Rick is survived by his wife Jill Cone Roy; his children Jessica Roy Smart (Kevin) of Nashville Georgia, Justine Roy Castranova (Cody)of Keystone Heights Florida, and James Robert Roy (Chelsie)of Middleburg Florida; his grandchildren Will, Maggie, Colten,...

Peter Edward Delahunty

Peter Edward Delahunty

December 7, 2021

Peter Edward Delahunty, age 65, resided in Jacksonville Florida for the past eighteen years; Peter passed away on Tuesday December 7th, 2021.

Peter was Born to Virginia Blanchard Delahunty and Eugene P. Delahunty on June 30th, 1956, in Brooklyn New York. He then triangulated among New York, Pennsylvania, and ultimately grew up in New Jersey where Peter graduated from Perth...

James "Jim" Cannon Burns, Jr.

James "Jim" Cannon Burns, Jr.

December 1, 2021

James Cannon Burns, Jr, was born at home, upstairs and across from the South side of the Methodist Church in McKenzie, TN on May 24, 1921, to the late James Cannon Burns and Mary Bobo Burns. Jim passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021, at the Penney Retirement Community, outside Jacksonville, Florida.  Jim was 100 years of age.

Jim was...

Neal Hawkinson

Neal Hawkinson

December 1, 2021

Neal Hawkinson, a long-time resident of Duval and Clay counties, died on December 1, 2021.  Neal was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 16, 1929 to Lillian Kilberg and Alfred Hawkinson.  He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Norma; his daughter Catherine Guevarra; his sons Jim and Bob Hawkinson; his 11 grandchildren; and his 3 great-grandchildren. He is...

Tommy M. Brown

Tommy M. Brown

November 29, 2021

Tommy Mack Brown, 77, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, the son of the late Thomas and Bertie Brown. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Brown; sister, Phyllis Hicks and both parents. 

Tommy is...

Richard Joseph Kortus

Richard Joseph Kortus

November 28, 2021

Orlando, FL                          

Lodge #766                                                                                    

Richard “Dick” Kortus

May 10, 1932 – November 28, 2021 Dick passed away November 28, 2021 in Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 89.

He was born to Joseph Frank and Mabel Kortus on May 10, 1932 in Berwin, Illinois. Dick and his brother Bob lost their mom at an early age...

Joyce Rolene Beauman

Joyce Rolene Beauman

November 28, 2021

Joyce Rolene Beauman (nee Howald) was born November 5, 1928 in Cambria, Michigan to Ethel Towers and Grant Howald.  Joyce graduated in 1946 from Monroe High School in Monroe, Michigan, and attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.  Joyce and Warren were united in marriage June 22, 1948.  Together they were members of Mount Clemens First Baptist Church for 40...

Donald Keith Therrell

Donald Keith Therrell

November 26, 2021

Donald Keith Therrell was known by family as Ricky and known to many as The Cartoon Man. He was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1957.

On November 26, 2021, in passing, Ricky left behind his father and mother William and Ollie or “Bill” and “Pud”; brother Kenny (Loretta and their family Bubba, Aerial, Kennison, William and Quincy); daughter Maria;...

Robert "Kenny" Kemp

Robert "Kenny" Kemp

November 22, 2021

Robert Kenneth Kemp “Kenny” passed away at his home Monday November, 22 2021. He was born to Rosa and Ed Lane Kemp on February 8, 1938 in Swainsboro, GA.

Kenny was a very hard, dedicated worker and worked in the Timber industry as his profession. He was a Lifelong member of Decoy Baptist Church serving as a Deacon for the...

Phyllis Hicks

Phyllis Hicks

November 21, 2021

Phyllis Brown Hicks, 81 of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with the LORD, on 11/21/2021, Born in Conaway, VA, the daughter of the Late Tom and Bertie Hagy Brown.  She was loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy W. Hicks, son Danny, daughter Tammy Hicks Moyers and both parents....

Robert Charles Apple

Robert Charles Apple

November 20, 2021

Robert Charles Apple, (“Chuck” as he was known to most people), was born on July 31st, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 20, 2021 at the age of 75 years old.

He grew up in East Cleveland and attended Shaw High School, where he graduated in 1963. After high school, he...

Gladys Hogan

Gladys Hogan

November 19, 2021

“Together in Heaven”

Gladys Hogan, 92, of Orange Park, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19, 2021 under the loving care of the Angels of Community Hospice.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Jack.

She is survived by her daughter, Melanie; son, Mark; and grandchildren, Lindsay Harris, Dixie Williams, Ashli Edwards and Adam Edwards; and two great-grandchildren,...

Mildred "Mena" Anderson Burns

Mildred "Mena" Anderson Burns

November 17, 2021

Mildred “Mena” Anderson Burns, died peacefully on November 17, 2021, at the Penney Retirement Community, outside Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 95. Mena was born on August 28, 1926, in Anderson, South Carolina to Louis Harrison Anderson and Evelyn Cunningham Anderson. 

During her early childhood, Mena lived in Anderson, South Carolina, Birmingham, Alabama and then moved to Jacksonville,...

Rita Karjalainen

Rita Karjalainen

November 16, 2021

Rita Concetta (Diodato) Karjalainen, 92 years old of Orange Park FL passed away on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021. Rita was born on December 2nd, 1928, in Naples, Italy. One of nine children.

The daughter of Maria Diodato and Salvatore Diodato. On April 7th, 1960, she married Robert Karjalainen in Naples, Italy where they enjoyed their time as a newly wedded...

Julee "GiGi" Sharrow

Julee "GiGi" Sharrow

November 16, 2021

Julee “GiGi” Rountree Sharrow, 61, of Orange Park, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Julee was born on June 1, 1960 in Jacksonville, FL to Raymond and Dolores Rountree. In 1980 she was married and in 1984 she had a daughter, Stephanie. She married James ‘Randy” Mclean in 1991 and gained a bonus son Gregory Mclean. Julee...

William Nicholas Replogle

William Nicholas Replogle

November 15, 2021

William Nicholas Replogle (known as Nick), 76, of Middleburg, FL passed away on November 15, 2021. He was born on March 5, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY to the late William Charles and Lucille May (Blessing) Replogle. Nick graduated from Jacksonville University and served in the United States Navy before retiring from sales and marketing.

He is survived by his loving...

Betty Jean Johns

Betty Jean Johns

November 15, 2021

Betty Jean Johns, 80, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away November 15, 2021. She was born September 25, 1941 in Green Cove Springs, FL to the late John and Millie Neal.

A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Peoria Cemetery with Pastor Tim Hall officiating.

 

Ellen Arsenault

Ellen Arsenault

November 14, 2021

Ellen Arsenault

November 28, 1940 – November 14, 2021

Merritt Island, Fl                           

Chapter #1544   

 

Ellen passed away November 14, 2021 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 80.

She was born to Eugene and Mary Robichaud on November 28, 1940 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Ellen worked as a Loan Processor for the Bank of Boston...

Linda Ann Deal

Linda Ann Deal

November 12, 2021

Linda Ann Deal, 77, of Middleburg, FL passed away on November 12, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1944 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Ellis Victor and Halen Mae (Mullen) Elliott.  Linda raised her family in Detroit, Michigan and lived out her last ten years in Middleburg, FL. What a wonderful woman. She loved her family and cherished...