Obituaries

Douglas Edward Frey

Douglas Edward Frey

September 22, 2021

Douglas Edward Frey, 36, born 11/19/1984, passed 9/22/2021. Born to loving mother Theresa in Dallas, Tx., moved to St. Augustine, FL in 1986 and graduated from Clay High School in Green Cove Springs in 2003.  Doug went on to enjoy a career in the tugboat industry for companies Smith Maritime of Green Cove Springs and Wittich Bros of Manasquan, NJ...

Collennetta (Nita) Kay McLendon

Collennetta (Nita) Kay McLendon

September 22, 2021

 Collennetta (Nita) Kay McLendon, 55, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on Wednesday. Sept. 22, 2021. She was born to Donald Davidson and Patricia Clevenger on August 4, 1966 in Pomeroy, Ohio. 

She graduated from Meigs High School. She worked at Middleburg elementary for 15 years in the cafeteria then drove a school bus for 5 years for clay county...

Sara Janie Craven

Sara Janie Craven

September 22, 2021

In the early morning hours of September 22, 2021, Sara Janie Craven took her last breath in this life and was escorted by ministering angels into the waiting arms of Jesus. She was 91.

A lifelong Green Cove Springs resident, she was born to Eugene and Jane E. Daniels on January 26, 1930.

When she was eighteen years old, she...

Delvert Dean Dresback

Delvert Dean Dresback

September 20, 2021

Delvert Dean Dresback, 86, of Fleming Island, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born to Glen and Velma Dresback on April 30,1935. He worked at Farm Bureau Services in Anamosa, Iowa for 30 years prior to retiring and moving to Phoenix, Arizona. Delvert enjoyed golfing, cribbage, playing the blackjack tables at Laughlin and spending time...

Randall Monk

Randall Monk

September 20, 2021

Randall Monk, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL. went home to be with the Lord on September 20th, 2021. Born to Arlie and Gladys Monk of Quitman, Ga. on August 19th, 1949. Married to his loving wife of 52 years, Sherolyn. Randall attended Congregational Holiness Church in Green Cove Springs. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing,...

Sheena Jalyn Christian Jackson

Sheena Jalyn Christian Jackson

September 18, 2021

Sheena Jalyn Christian Jackson, age 38 of Green Cove Springs, FL, gained her wings on September 18, 2021 unexpectedly at home. Sheena was born on October 5, 1982 the daughter of Stephen Jay and Debra (Ratliff) Jackson in Chicago, IL. 

Sheena was raised in Green Cove Springs, Fl. Sheena married Vincente Montiel in 1998, and to this union was...

Marie-Paule Lucille Tuk

Marie-Paule Lucille Tuk

September 18, 2021

MARIE-PAULE LUCILLE TUK, age 94 of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021.

Born to Arthur and Yvette Desmanches January 20, 1927 in Trois Rivers, Quebec, Canada.  The oldest of four children, she was preceded in death by her mother, father and two brothers Gaston and Real.  Marie is survived by John B. Tuk her devoted husband of...

Anna Marie Manger

Anna Marie Manger

September 17, 2021

Anna Manger was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. On Friday September 17, 2021, Anna, 59, was called home to Jesus.

She was born on March 12, 1962 to Vincent and Lillian Cangiamilla in Covington, LA. She moved to Middleburg, FL in 1989.

She was survived by her husband, Jason Manger; her daughters, Melissa Price (Taylor) and...

Buddy Dunkle

Buddy Dunkle

September 17, 2021

Vacaville, CA

Lodge # 1967 

Buddy passed away September 17, 2021 in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 79.

He was born to Eugene and Valaria Dunkle on August 9, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. Eugene and Valarie came to Moosehaven on March 2, 1999. Valaria preceded him in death on June 4, 2002 and Eugene...

Debbie Monaghan

Debbie Monaghan

September 15, 2021

Debbie Monaghan 63, long-time resident of Green Cove Springs, Fl, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Debbie was born to Walter and Sarah Callaway April 29, 1958 in Braintree, Massachusetts. Debbie was a graduate of Clay High School, owner of Monaghan's Restaurant, and later a cook at Hickory Grove Early Learning Center.

Debbie loved her children, grandchild, and numerous...

Helen Louise Whitehead Barker

Helen Louise Whitehead Barker

September 14, 2021

Helen Louise Whitehead Barker of Middleburg, Florida passed away on September 14, 2021.

She was born in Key West on Christmas Eve 1937 to Milton and Barbara Whitehead. She graduated from KWHS in 1956 and married the love of her life Russell Barker. She was a school cafeteria manager for the Monroe County School System. After her retirement she went...

John W. Zamecnik

John W. Zamecnik

September 14, 2021

John W. Zamecnik went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021. He was born to William and Catherine Zamecnik on October 7, 1946. He graduated from Milwaukee High School and joined the United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. He retired from the US Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jean; stepdaughter, Donna...

Earl O. Irvin

Earl O. Irvin

September 14, 2021

It is with a heavy heart; we report the passing of Earl O. Irvin. Mr. Irvin, born in Newton, Georgia on January 20, 1930, succumbed in his sleep on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, after a long, hard fought battle with bladder cancer, at the age of 91. Earl was born in Newton, Georgia. He was  a baker for 75 years,...

David John Viken

David John Viken

September 13, 2021

David John Viken of Jacksonville, Florida formerly from Arlington Heights, Illinois passed away September 13, 2021 at home after suffering with cancer for many years at the age of 54.

He was born to Donald and Marguerite Viken on March 3, 1967 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Marguerite Viken, sisters, Mary Elizabeth...

Dolly Ethel Van Horn

Dolly Ethel Van Horn

September 12, 2021

Dolly passed away September 12, 2021 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 93.

She was born to B. H. and Anna Pettit on July 12, 1928 in Brentwood, Maryland.

Dolly married James Mills on May 9, 1947. They had a son James and a daughter Pam Bransfield.  She later married Arthur Van Horn on December 31,...

Karl E. Hoffine

Karl E. Hoffine

September 12, 2021

Karl E. Hoffine, 71, from Orange Park, FL, passed away on September 12th 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Graduating from Tustin High School, he went on to join the US Army, serving a tour in Vietnam, then serving in the USMC Reserves.  In 1973, he started work at NADEP on the F8 line, also worked V88...

Heather Blaine Hilton-Hovsepian

Heather Blaine Hilton-Hovsepian

September 11, 2021

Heather Blaine Hilton-Hovsepian, 42, of Fleming Island, FL passed away September 11, 2021.  She was born on December 2, 1978 in Orange Park, FL to parents Douglas James Hilton, Sr. and Angela Sue Dryden Douglas.  She was raised in Green Cove Springs and Keystone Heights, FL and graduated from Keystone Heights High School.  Heather worked at VyStar Credit Union as...

Christopher David Branson

Christopher David Branson

September 10, 2021

With great sadness, we are sorry to announce the unexpected passing of Christopher David Branson, age 52, of Middleburg, Florida on September 10, 2021.

He was born on April 21st, 1969 in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the United States Navy and afterwards was a Postal Service employee for 26 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and was an...

Glenn Charles Olmstead

Glenn Charles Olmstead

September 10, 2021

Glenn Charles Olmstead age 74 of Middleburg, FL passed away on September 10, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital Middleburg, FL. Glenn was born in Macon, GA Sept. 01, 1947, to Arno and Martha Olmstead then moved to Jacksonville, FL at age seven. After graduating from Paxon High School, he was drafted and entered the United States Marine Corps. After...

Michelle Ann Todd

Michelle Ann Todd

September 9, 2021

Michelle Ann Todd was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 29, 1966. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021. Even though the Lord called her home from this world, her loving heart has left a beacon of light for all in this small community....