Obituaries

Stephen Berge Howard

Stephen Berge Howard

August 24, 2021

Stephen Berge Howard, 78, of Orange Park, FL, died August 24, 2021 at his residence.

Howard was born on October 5, 1942 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Raymond and Margaret Sands Howard. Mr. Howard graduated from Bainbridge High School in Bainbridge, GA and Southern Polytechnical State University in Marietta, GA with a degree in Civil Engineering. He also attended...

Judy Williamson

Judy Williamson

August 23, 2021

She is a woman of strength and dignity.  When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. 

-Proverbs 31

 

Heaven has gained the most amazing angel.  Judy Williamson, lovingly known as Judy Bear, Mom, Mamaw and Snooty Judy Swag, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, August 23, 2021. ...

Thomas Fow

Thomas Fow

August 23, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Fow, 78 years old, who resided in Middleburg, Fl, passed away on August 23, 2021. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 19, 1943.

Tom lived a productive life in the 78 years he was on earth. After his time in high school, he joined the military. The first branch he joined was the Army....

Jesse Orion Bell

Jesse Orion Bell

August 23, 2021

Jesse Orion Bell age 87, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on August 23, 2021 at Allegro assisted living facility in Fleming Island, FL. Jesse was born in Louisville, KY on September 11, 1933, to James and Marie Bell. After graduating from high school, he entered the Air Force, during the time of his four-year service he was stationed at...

Donald McEvoy Loop

Donald McEvoy Loop

August 22, 2021

Donald McEvoy Loop of Fleming Island, FL passed away on Sunday August 22nd, 2021.

Don was born February 15th, 1941, to Elizabeth McEvoy Loop and Donald Monroe Loop.

Don graduated from Jacksonville University and later in life received a master’s degree from University of North Florida. He had a long 30 plus year career in chemical sales starting in field...

Joel Clinton Hewett, Sr.

Joel Clinton Hewett, Sr.

August 22, 2021

Joel Clinton Hewett, Sr. of Orange Park, FL passed away peacefully on August 22 after a long illness. 

Joel was born to Clinton and Bettie Hewett in Waycross, Georgia on December 5, 1953, but lived most of his life in Jacksonville and Orange Park, FL. 

Joel, like his father and brother, had a gift of working with wood...

Thomas James Spencer

Thomas James Spencer

August 22, 2021

Capt. Thomas James Spencer USN (Retired) passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2021. Tom was born on January 22, 1936 to William (Bill) and Katherine (Kitty) Spencer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom grew up in Le Sueur, Minnesota, home of the “Jolly Green Giant”. He graduated from high school in 1954 and joined the United States Navy in 1956....

Rev. Paul Leslie Estes

Rev. Paul Leslie Estes

August 21, 2021

Rev. Paul Leslie Estes, 95, of Middleburg, FL went home to be with the Lord August 21, 2021. Born in Kansas on January 13, 1926 to Lloyd and Daisy Estes, at age 18 he joined the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. His service led him to the Jacksonville area where he met and married the love of his life,...

Denny Maxwell Bucy, Sr.

Denny Maxwell Bucy, Sr.

August 21, 2021

Denny Maxwell Bucy, Sr., 79, of Fleming Island, Florida went home to be with our Lord on August 21, 2021.

He was born to Maxwell and Rosezella Bucy on January 7, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, MO.

After attending Poplar Bluff High School, Denny proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964. He earned an Associates of Art degree from...

Patricia Redlhammer Barrett

Patricia Redlhammer Barrett

August 21, 2021

Patricia (Patti) Redlhammer Barrett, formerly  of Cooper City, FL, passed away August 21, 2021 at the age of Fifty Eight (58). She was a loving wife and sweetheart of Daniel Barrett for 32 years, a wonderful mother of Jessica Ciancaglini Settembrino and Grandmother (Mimi) to Jake and Joey. Patti was born in Coral Gables Florida and moved to Broward County...

Raymond S Dahms

Raymond S Dahms

August 20, 2021

Raymond S. Dahms passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 at his home in Orange Park, Florida, with his family by his side. Born to the late Raymond and Vivian Dahms on March 3, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Raymond “Rusty” graduated from Hialeah High School in 1962, and then served in the US Army until 1967. Rusty married the love...

Thomas Ottis Hill

Thomas Ottis Hill

August 20, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Ottis Hill, son of Thomas Alma Hill and Vera Boxx Hill (both deceased) on Friday, August 20, 2021, in Lawrenceville, GA at the age of 73. He was born July 23, 1948, in Jacksonville, FL. Thomas will be lovingly remembered by his wife and companion of over 50...

John Parks Coleman

John Parks Coleman

August 19, 2021

John Parks Coleman, 89, of Jacksonville, FL was born May 5, 1932 in Farmer, TN, and passed away August 19, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. He was in the United States Army from December 4, 1952, and was honorably discharged on November 26, 1954. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, wife, and all of his siblings. He is...

Marilyn Jane Storz

Marilyn Jane Storz

August 19, 2021

Marilyn Jane Storz, 88, died peacefully on Thursday, August 19th in Fleming Island, FL.  She was born Marilyn Jane Schaub on July 13, 1933, in Irvington, New Jersey to Charles and Harriet Schaub.  Marilyn graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in 1951 and Berkeley School in1952 where she went on to eventually become an office manager and bookkeeper for various...

Edward Lee Singleton, Jr.

Edward Lee Singleton, Jr.

August 19, 2021

Edward “Ed” Lee Singleton Jr, 53, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on August 19, 2021, after a fierce battle with COVID-19.

Mr. Singleton was born to Betty Warden and Edward Lee Singleton Sr. on June 12, 1968 in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

He attended Dyersburg High School in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He continued his education at Dyersburg State Community College in Dyersburg, Tennessee...

Kenneth Arthur Smith

Kenneth Arthur Smith

August 18, 2021

Kenneth Arthur Smith A.K.A "Stick", 64, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to Kenneth Lee and Wilma Jolene Smith.  He lived in Green Cove Springs, FL most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Wilma Smith and his brother Micheal Smith. He...

Emil Charles Di Motta, Jr.

Emil Charles Di Motta, Jr.

August 18, 2021

Emil Charles Di Motta, Jr made his final flight to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born to Emil C Di Motta and Noreen O’Shaughnessy Di Motta on November 22, 1938, in The Bronx, NY, he was the oldest of three children. Emil was raised and educated in the Catholic school system of New York. In his college...

Jackie "Jack" Welkenbach

Jackie "Jack" Welkenbach

August 17, 2021

Jackie “Jack“ Welkenbach of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Tuesday, 17 August 2021. He was born on 1 August 1933 to Lee and Lois Welkenbach in Flatrock, Michigan. He was Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. He was an Aviation Mechanic and he held an Associates of Arts Degree from Florida Junior College of Jacksonville....

Pete Dick

Pete Dick

August 17, 2021

Pete Dick, 62, of Fleming Island, FL went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1959, in Aux Cayes, Haiti to Leslie and Susan Dick and spent his early days going to school, swimming, riding his motorcycle, and being active at the mission station.

At 14, Pete returned to the states and...

Tabitha Nicole Inman

Tabitha Nicole Inman

August 15, 2021

Tabitha Nicole Inman of Jacksonville, FL passed away August 15, 2021. She was born to Cynthia and Kenneth Inman August 23, 1980 in Tacoma Washington. She graduated from Vanden high school in Fairfield, CA. She worked as a delivery driver. She loved videogames, magic the gathering, and rock music. She will be remembered as mother, daughter, sister, and friend to...