Obituaries

Otis Wayne Kemp

Otis Wayne Kemp

February 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Otis Wayne Kemp who passed February 12, 2025.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Otis Wayne Kemp. Beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.

Otis Wayne Kemp, age 77, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved family on...

Donald Joe Powell

Donald Joe Powell

February 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Donald Joe Powell

08/04/1952 – 02/11/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and cherished friend, who left this world on Tuesday, Feb 11th. His unwavering kindness, strength, and love touched all who knew him, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and compassion. 

Born on August 4th,...

O. Ronnie "Ron" Sneed

O. Ronnie "Ron" Sneed

February 10, 2025

Orville Ronnie “Ron” Sneed, 79 years old, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 10, 2025 in Orange Park, FL after an extensive health battle over the past month. Ron was born to OJ & Lorena Sneed on May 26, 1945 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. 

Ron always enjoyed sales & was self-employed most of his life. He had...

Tim Skaggs

Tim Skaggs

February 9, 2025

Tim Skaggs, age 63, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away on February 9, 2025. Born in Lorain, OH, to Paul and Carol Skaggs. Tim proudly served in the United States Navy from 1982 until his retirement in 2002, achieving the rank of First Class AZ1.

Tim is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Carol Skaggs, and his brother, Mark Skaggs....

Cordelia "Joyce" Bell

Cordelia "Joyce" Bell

February 9, 2025

Portsmouth, VA 

Chapter #966 

Cordelia “Joyce” Bell

December 19, 1936 – February 9, 2025

 

Joyce passed away February 9, 2025, in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 88. She was born to Howard and Sadie Sink on December 19, 1936, in Roanoke, Virginia.  Joyce had two sons, David and Daniel who preceded her in death and two daughters, Debra and Denise.

Joyce...

John T. Mann

John T. Mann

February 7, 2025

CWO4 John Thomas Mann (USN Retired)

John Thomas Mann, passed on February 07, 2025 at the age of 76 in Jacksonville, Florida.

John was born August 6, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri. John had a thriving military career, but his proudest titles were husband, father, papa. He was a serious man, but his grandbabies and great grandbabies melted his heart and brought...

Peggy Lee Hylton

Peggy Lee Hylton

February 6, 2025

Peggy Lee Hylton of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was the daughter of Lois and Clayton Wood, born on November 2, 1946, in Denison, TX. 

Peggy had a bachelor’s degree and retired from the Department of the Navy working in hospital management. She was a member of Hibernia Baptist Church and was an avid...

Bobby Walker Hovis

Bobby Walker Hovis

February 5, 2025

Bobby Walker Hovis

Bobby Hovis passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born to Sam Hovis and Cora Whitworth Hovis in Huntsville, AL on March 25, 1939. He graduated high school in Huntsville, AL and worked as a Manufacturing Manager at USG in Greenville, MS for 43 years before retiring.

Bobby was a faithful member...

George L. Falcon

George L. Falcon

February 4, 2025

George L. Falcon passed away peacefully with his family by his side in the evening of February 4th, 2025. Born in El Paso, Texas, December 30th, 1956, to Sara and Jose Falcon. George graduated from Mark Keppel High School and proudly served our country in the Marine Corps. 

George Falcon was an avid fisherman and could often be found at the...

Patricia Mary Carlascio

Patricia Mary Carlascio

February 4, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” Carlascio

Patsy was born to Edward Corrigan and Mary Corrigan (Hardy) in Waterbury, CT on March 16, 1940, passed away on February 4, 2025. 

She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, CT and worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation for 30 years.

Patsy was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fleming Island, FL....

Bill Jones

Bill Jones

February 3, 2025

Bill Jones, 77, of Middleburg, FL passed away peacefully, Monday February 3, 2025. Born to Bill Jones Sr. and Mildred Thompson Jones on August 24, 1947, in El Paso, Texas.

Bill graduated from Bel Air High School in El Paso, Texas. He served for 4 years in the US Navy, after his Navy career he preceded to have a 43-year career...

Wilma Genevra Rowe

Wilma Genevra Rowe

February 2, 2025

Wilma Genevra Rowe passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on February 2nd, 2025.

Wilma’s remarkable life started on September 6, 1929 in Darlington, PA. Her parents were Rhoda Susanna McChesney Duff and William J. Duff. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Balph Coulter, brother Stanley Duff, and sister Rhoda Clark.

She is survived by her husband,...

Clyde "Rocky" McReynolds, Jr.

Clyde "Rocky" McReynolds, Jr.

February 1, 2025

Clyde Rock “Rocky” McReynolds, Jr., was born in Dante, Virginia, on December 26, 1950. He went to Heaven on February 1, 2025, at the age of 74.

Rocky was a beloved husband. He met his wife, Carol (McGee) McReynolds, at Tennessee Temple College, and they were married for fifty-three years. He was known for his love of the Tennessee Volunteers, his...

Betty Jane Paulsen

Betty Jane Paulsen

January 31, 2025

Betty Paulsen

October 15, 1934 – January 31, 2025

 

Betty passed away on January 31, 2025, in the Moosehaven Skilled Care Unit at the age of 90.

She was born to Esther Sohmer on October 15, 1934 in Cook County, Illinois.

Betty married John Swick. They had a son, John, and two daughters, Pamela and Charlene. Charlene preceded her in death in 2023....

William Elliott, Jr.

William Elliott, Jr.

January 30, 2025

William “Willie” Elliott, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Penney Farms, Florida, on January 30th, 2025. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, to William Elliott and Marguerite “Daisy” King Sharpe, Willie grew up with a dedication to family, service, and community that defined his life’s work and relationships. Willie graduated from Christ School in Arden, NC and the University...

Eddie A. Peeples

Eddie A. Peeples

January 29, 2025

Eddie A. Peeples, 78, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 29, 2025 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Eddie was born in Charleston, SC but grew up in Green Cove Springs where he graduated from Clay High School in 1965 and went on to complete his education at Massey Technical School becoming an electrician. He served...

Victor Anthony Orantes, Sr.

Victor Anthony Orantes, Sr.

January 27, 2025

Victor Anthony Orantes Sr. 

Born July 16, 1963, in Elkton Kentucky passed away peacefully in his sleep in Orange Park FL on Monday January 27, 2025. Victor attended Plum Senior High School in Allegheny County Pennsylvania and graduated in 1981. After Victor graduated High School Victor joined the U.S Navy. After his service in the U.S Navy Victor had many fulfilling...

Arthur C. Davies

Arthur C. Davies

January 25, 2025

Arthur C. Davies, 88, of Orange Park, FL, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born in Youngstown, OH, on August 19, 1936, Arthur moved to Orange Park in 1984, where he spent the remainder of his life surrounded by family and friends.

Art proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where he made lasting memories and...

Keith Leggett

Keith Leggett

January 24, 2025

Keith Leggett was born on June 8, 1975, to parents Ray and Linda Leggett and he passed away on January 24, 2025. 

Keith was an amazing person. He never met a stranger and was always welcoming them with a hug or handshake. He loved wrestling and was a big fan of this sport. Eventually, he was interested in country music and...

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

January 24, 2025

Mary Joan Carter, 77, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, January 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mary was born to Leroy and Lela Edenfield on October 12, 1947, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. 

She retired in 2011 from Governors Creek Nursing Facility, after having a 33-year career as the dietary...