Obituaries

Donald Keith Kingsnorth

Donald Keith Kingsnorth

May 1, 2021

Donald Keith Kingsnorth, 85, of Orange Park, FL passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on May 1, 2021.

He was born to George Kingsnorth and Betty (Morse) Kingsnorth on October 27, 1935 in Dwight, IL. Don graduated from Herscher High School in 1953 and immediately entered the United States Navy at the age of 17. He married Dorothy...

Richard Lamar Jackson

Richard Lamar Jackson

April 27, 2021

Richard Lamar Jackson, 76 of Palatka, FL passed away Tuesday April 27, 2021. Born to Carl and Pauline Jackson April 30, 1944 in Adairsville, Ga. After his family moved to central Florida Lamar graduated from Maynard Evans High School and then went into the Air Force where he served 4 years. He then moved back to central FL where he...

Isabell Mulford

Isabell Mulford

April 27, 2021

Isabell Mulford, a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully in Wesley Chapel, Florida on April 27, 2021. Isabell was born in Wesel, Germany on March 4, 1965 and just celebrated her 56th birthday surrounded by her beloved family.

 

Isabell moved to the United States in 1985 at the age of 20, and to Florida in 1987. She had...

Linda Widdowson

Linda Widdowson

April 27, 2021

Linda Altman Widdowson, 84, of Green Cove Springs, Fl. passed into her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

She was born in Savannah, Ga to Otis B. and Ulma White Altman. Linda graduated from high school in Sylvania, Ga and then attended the University of Georgia where she met her husband of 62 years, Dr. Walt Widdowson. Early in...

Charles Ernest Little, CDR

Charles Ernest Little, CDR

April 26, 2021

CDR Charles Ernest Little USN, 81 years old, of Orange Park, FL passed away April 26, 2021. He was born July 5, 1939 in Micco, FL to Charles Lee Little and Mildred Ernestine Little. Charles graduated from Melbourne High School, Melbourne, FL. He enlisted in the US Navy September 4, 1957 and retired April 1, 1989 after 32.5 years of...

Anthony Frank Ferris

Anthony Frank Ferris

April 25, 2021

Anthony Frank Ferris, 89, of The Villages, FL passed away April 25, 2021.

He is preceded in death by parents Louis Ferris & Rose Marie Abruzzino Ferris; spouse Frances French Ferris; and daughter Jenifer Ferris Faulkner.

He is survived by sisters Kathryn Ferris Kossuth, Thresa Ferris Oliverio, and Roselie Ferris Price; and grandchildren Ashley Faulkner, Danni Faulkner, and Lucas Faulkner.

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Lois Smith

Lois Smith

April 25, 2021

Lois Smith, 101 years, of Orange Park, FL passed away April 25, 2021 at Silver Treasures in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in Clyde, Kansas to parents Charles L. Fryer and Iola (Drake) Fryer on January 19, 1920. She was married to her husband Donald Lyle Smith from 1943 to 1989 when he passed. Lois graduated from Clyde High School...

Betty Faye Gibson

Betty Faye Gibson

April 23, 2021

Betty Gibson, 69, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away April 23, 2021. She was born to Clarence and Bertie Rigdon on October 24, 1951 in Alma, GA. Betty graduated from Clay High School, Jones College Jacksonville, and St. Johns River State College. She worked at Rosewood Holmes, Fleming Island Affiliated with Russell Baptist Church, Daughters of the Nile.

She...

Marlene "Bart" Christian

Marlene "Bart" Christian

April 22, 2021

Marlene "Bart" Christian went home to be with the lord on April 22, 2021.

Born on  July 15 , 1941 in Belmore, Florida to H.E. & Doris Moody then later moved to Green Cove Springs.  She drove a school bus with her sisters and sister in-laws for Clay County Schools.  She later went to work as an instructor at Orange...

Marvin "Shorty" Masters

Marvin "Shorty" Masters

April 21, 2021

Marvin Leroy “Shorty” Masters, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, Florida to Hubert and Eula Masters. He served in the U.S army during the Korean War. He was a member of Plumber and Pipefitters local 234 for 64 years. He was employed at W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor for 21 years until his...

Colleen E. Jolley

Colleen E. Jolley

April 20, 2021

Colleen Ellen Jolley of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with our Lord April 20, 2021. She was born May 2, 1940 to Herbert and Clarice Tomes in Woods Township, Minnesota.

She is survived by her son Steven Jolley of Green Cove Springs, FL; daughter Angela Dunlap (Paul) of Orlando, FL; grandchildren Dalton Dunlap (Rachel), Brooke Dunlap and...

Dona Lynn Brown

Dona Lynn Brown

April 17, 2021

Dona Lynn Brown, 60, of Middleburg, FL passed away April 17, 2021.

Obituary forthcoming.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Riverside Memorial Park. Graveside service starting at 3:00pm with Pastor David Price officiating.

Frances Brown McClamroch

Frances Brown McClamroch

April 16, 2021

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go prepare for a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that...

Arthur Gary Robinson

Arthur Gary Robinson

April 14, 2021

Arthur Gary Robinson, 79, of Orange Park, Florida passed away in Orange Park, Florida on April 14th, 2021. He was born on November 12, 1941 in Buffalo, New York. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Kimalee Robinson. Arthur will be remembered as a very caring, loving husband and father. As a young man, he...

James Curtis Tomlin

James Curtis Tomlin

April 13, 2021

James Curtis Tomlin, 83, of Callahan passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday April 13th following a long illness. He was born on September 30th,1937.

He was a beloved member of First Baptist Church of Callahan. JC, as he was lovingly called, graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1956. He was a proud United States...

Janet F. Dunlap

Janet F. Dunlap

April 13, 2021

Janet F. Dunlap, 57, of Middleburg, FL passed away April 13, 2021.

Scott Charles Hood

Scott Charles Hood

April 12, 2021

Scott Charles Hood, 46, of Orange Park, FL passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Scott was born November 24, 1974 in Jacksonville, FL.

He is survived by his parents Ron and Scotty Hood; sister Kelly Hood; brother Doug Hood (Jen); and nephews Jake and Jordan Hood. Scott is also survived by his daughters Haleigh and Hannah Hood.

Scott was a...

Kenneth C. Amato

Kenneth C. Amato

April 12, 2021

Kenneth (Kenny) C. Amato was called home on April 12, 2021.

Kenny was born on February 11, 1942 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Ralph and Claire Amato.

Kenny attended Agua Fria Union High School in Litchfield Park, Arizona and graduated in 1961. He joined the Army and served his country in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. Kenny worked as an Assistant...

Dewaine H. Hafer

Dewaine H. Hafer

April 11, 2021

Dewaine Howard Hafer, mostly known as DD to many, of Middleburg, FL passed away on April 11, 2021. Dewaine was born to Vincent Hafer and Helen Krantz on July 20th, 1942 in San Diego, California. He enlisted to serve his country on July 22nd, 1959, just 2 days after his 17th birthday. Dewaine was a Vietnam War veteran, where he...

Gary W. Givens

Gary W. Givens

April 11, 2021

Gary W. Givens, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. Born to Henry and Margaret Givens on March 21, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL. 

He joined the army in 1967 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a truck driver for many years after that.  He was married to Flora (Soapy) Givens for 53 years.

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