Obituaries

Carol Crissey Hill London

Carol Crissey Hill London

May 20, 2021

Carol Crissey Hill London, 87, of Fleming Island, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 20th at The Legacy in Switzerland, Florida, with family and Hospice by her side. 

She was born to Benjamin D. Crissey and Margaret Crissey Beroth, November 20, 1933 in Geneva, Illinois.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents; former husband, James L. Hill,...

Gordon Emmit McDonald

Gordon Emmit McDonald

May 20, 2021

McDonald, Gordon Emmit, 87, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on May 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Clay County, Florida to the late James and Edna McDonald. He graduated from Clay High in 1952. He was Chief Communicator with the Florida Highway Patrol and retired after 30 years of proud service. He is survived by his wife...

Arthur "Arty" Ayers

Arthur "Arty" Ayers

May 19, 2021

Arthur “Arty” Ayers passed away May 19, 2021 at Orange Park Medical Center. Arty worked as a mechanic most of his life. Anyone that knew him, knew he liked to “Cut the Fool!”. If he wasn’t “Cuttin the fool” with someone he was actually thinking about it. HA HA!!! Arty loved sitting around a good fire with his oysters and...

Janet Carol Rutherford

Janet Carol Rutherford

May 19, 2021

Janet Carol Rutherford, passed away in Orange Park, Florida on May 19, 2021.  Beloved daughter of Robert and Evelyn Hartsock, Janet was born in Coral Gables, Florida on December 30, 1950.  She enjoyed her crafts, decorating - all types and size projects – shopping for everyone, and volunteer work at Hospice.  Her family and friends adored her sass, her wit...

Dorothy Jean Vansen

Dorothy Jean Vansen

May 18, 2021

                                                        

                                                                            

 

Dorothy Jean Vansen passed away May 18, 2021 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 85.

She was born to John and Theresa Miller on May 29, 1935 in O’Fallon, Illinois.

Dorothy worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse retiring in 2000.

She married John Vansen on May 14, 2003.  He preceded her in death...

Charles Leon England, Sr.

Charles Leon England, Sr.

May 17, 2021

Charles Leon England Sr. 76, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on May 17, 2021 at Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, Florida with his beloved wife Carole by his side.

He was born in Decatur County, Indiana on September 28, 1944 to the late Cartus Ray England and Maydella Parish. Upon graduating from high school in 1962 he joined the Navy and became...

Frank Podzimek, Jr.

Frank Podzimek, Jr.

May 16, 2021

Frank Podzimek, Jr. passed away May 16, 2021 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 82.

He was born to Frank and Katherine Podzimek on May 27, 1938 in DesPlains, IL.

Frank worked as a Banker for Chase Bank retiring in 2000.

Frank became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on April 19, 1959 when he...

David Lee Patchell, Jr.

David Lee Patchell, Jr.

May 16, 2021

David Lee Patchell Jr. 68 died unexpectedly May 16, 2021 at home in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Born Feb.12,1953 in Amelia, Ohio the son of David Patchell and Mary Patchell, David graduated from Eisenhower High in Lawton, Oklahoma in 1971. Following graduation, he served in the US Navy. His life was full of his love for Bass Fishing.

He...

James William Welles, Jr.

James William Welles, Jr.

May 14, 2021

 

James William Welles Jr. 55 of Keystone Heights, passed away at his home on Friday, May 14, 2021. Born to James W. “Butch” Welles Sr. and Judith A Magruder Welles in Albion, NY on May 29, 1965, he grew up in Clay County, FL.  He was a carpenter who enjoyed family and fishing.

He is preceded in death...

Mary Ann Mosley

Mary Ann Mosley

May 14, 2021

Mary Ann Mosely, 88, of Middleburg, FL, joined the Heavenly Choir on May 14, 2021. She was resting peacefully at home with her daughters by her side when her Lord and Savior called her home to Glory. She was an only child born to Lolabell and Joe King in Waycross, GA on April 19, 1933.  She married Ozzie Mosely and...

Mandy Louise Baker

Mandy Louise Baker

May 12, 2021

Mandy Louise Baker, age 45, passed gracefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Riverside Jacksonville, FL.

 

Mandy was born on October 7, 1975 In St. Louis, MO to Pamela Crowe (Gillam) and David Crowe.

 

Mandy was happily married to John Thomas Baker and a loving mother to Madison and Alivia Baker. She was family oriented...

Bonnadell "Boni" Colleen McIntyre

Bonnadell "Boni" Colleen McIntyre

May 11, 2021

Bonnadell “Boni” Colleen McIntyre (nee Arfsten) passed away May 11, 2021 at age 75 from complications of colon cancer. She was born on March 25, 1946 to Delbert Arfsten and Lillian Arfsten (nee Langley) in Watertown, South Dakota. Growing up in Westbrook, Minnesota she helped out on her family’s farm with her siblings. Boni married her husband Hal McIntyre on...

Donna Sherylane Bessent Elliott

Donna Sherylane Bessent Elliott

May 10, 2021

Donna Sherylane Bessent Elliott, 70, of Fleming Island, Florida went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021. She was born June 23, 1950, to Norma Marceline Roberson Bessent and Callas L. Bessent Jr in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived the majority of her life in Northeast Florida graduating from Paxon High School in 1968 and residing in Fleming...

Cynthia Doreen Herman

Cynthia Doreen Herman

May 9, 2021

Cynthia Doreen Herman born March 12, 1967, went to be with the Lord on Mother’s Day, May 9,2021.

She was preceded in death by her father Gene Herman and brother Michael Muscatel.

She is survived by her mother Hazel Trast (Pete); brother Tim Bell; nephews Tim Bell II and Kyle Bell; niece Nikki Bell; as well as countless uncles, aunts,...

LaFon Love, Jr.

LaFon Love, Jr.

May 8, 2021

LaFon Love, Jr. born February 17, 1954 gained his wings on May 8, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, LaFon Love Sr. and his mother, Clara Ellen Yale.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Love; his daughter, Kimberly Love; two granddaughters, Alyssa Griffin and Samantha Griffin; best friend and fishing buddy, Glenda Whitton; and two sisters,...

Reynold "Rennie" Zanetti

Reynold "Rennie" Zanetti

May 8, 2021

Reynold “Rennie” Zanetti, Green Cove Springs, FL, formerly of Fairfield, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2021.

He was born to Roger and Frieda Zanetti on October 20, 1933, in Passaic, New Jersey.

Rennie was married to his loving wife, Marian, for more than 55 years.  He was a 1955 graduate of the Newark College of Engineering (now, New...

Nancy Ellen Lunsford

Nancy Ellen Lunsford

May 6, 2021

Nancy E. Lunsford, 67, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on May 6, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones at home after a long journey with the disease Alzheimer’s.

She was born in Jacksonville, FL on January 19, 1954, proceeded in death by parents Winston and Ernestine Cook. She is survived by her loving spouse, Bobby Lunsford; three children Erin Avery...

Paul Viscariello

Paul Viscariello

May 6, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Viscariello announces his passing after a long battle with cancer. Paul passed away on May 6, 2021, at Haven Hospice on Blanding Blvd in Orange Park. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Steve, David, Kevin and daughter in-law Andrianni; and his grandchildren, Joshua, Katherine, Elias and Alexia....

Nancy Jean Hunter Damren

Nancy Jean Hunter Damren

May 4, 2021

Nancy Jean Hunter Damren, 65, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away May 4, 2021. She was born November 30, 1955 in Green Cove Springs, FL to Willard Wells and Hellen Reed Wells.

She is preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Brock (Alvin), Willard Lee Wells (Doris), Lucian Wells, Jimmy Wells, and Grace Southword (Roy); brother-in-law, Gustav Mohrennr; and...

Gary Arlen Oliver

Gary Arlen Oliver

May 3, 2021

Gary Arlen Oliver, 69 of Middleburg, FL passed away Monday May 3, 2021. He was born to Kathleen and Kelvin Oliver December 8, 1951 in Orange Park, FL. Gary attended Orange Park High School before starting Gary Oliver Logging. Gary enjoyed working in the woods, racing, fishing, hunting, water skiing among many other things. Gary will be remembered as a...