Obituaries

Cmdr. Maurice "Moe" Valdivieso Vazquez

Cmdr. Maurice "Moe" Valdivieso Vazquez

April 19, 2026

Cmdr. Maurice (Moe) Valdivieso Vazquez, Ret, age 74, Orange Park, Fl, passed on April 19, 2026

Moe was born on March 22, 1952 in Havana, Cuba. The family moved to the United States in 1959. Moe received his naturalization in 1974. He was a graduate of Boston College receiving his Bachelor’s degree in 1974. Moe joined the Navy in 1975 as...

Lois E. Woodward

Lois E. Woodward

April 17, 2026

Lois Evelyn (Flick) Woodward, 91, of Orange Park, FL peacefully went to be with the Lord Friday, April 17, 2026.

She was born to Clarence and Minnie (Fennel) Flick on June 7, 1934, in Fenelton, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Butler, Pennsylvania.

She was graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1956. She was...

Allen Clark

Allen Clark

April 17, 2026

Allen Clark, 41, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away on April 17, 2026, in St. Augustine, Florida. Allen was born on January 8, 1985, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Helen and Cary Clark. He graduated from Clay High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy for seven years, achieving the rank of E-4, Petty Officer Third Class....

Chuck A. Curtis, Jr.

Chuck A. Curtis, Jr.

April 17, 2026

Chester (Chuck) Abram Curtis Jr., 70, of Jacksonville, FL. passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1955, in Great Barrington, MA. He was lovingly raised by his late father Chester Abram Curtis Sr., along with his late grandmother, Laura Coon Curtis, and his aunt, Dottie Oen.

Chuck graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls...

Robert William Hartley

Robert William Hartley

April 15, 2026

Robert “Bob” William Hartley passed away on the morning of April 15, 2025, at Seagrass Villages in Fleming Island. He was 86 years old.

Bob was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and as a teenager moved to Florida with his family. He has spent most of his adult life in Clay County, in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.

He served in the...

James "Buddy" Hinson, Jr.

James "Buddy" Hinson, Jr.

April 11, 2026

James “Buddy” Curtis Hinson Jr., born on November 10, 1960, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to his family.

Buddy was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he spent his early years before eventually settling in Palatka, Florida.

He spent his years working in the railcar industry, where...

Reggie L. Heath

Reggie L. Heath

April 11, 2026

Reggie L. Heath, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 11, 1953.

Reggie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who valued family above all else. He is survived by his loyal and loving wife of 53 years, Gail Boutet Heath; his son, Ryan Eldon E. Heath...

Lois (Lolly) Lorene Perry

Lois (Lolly) Lorene Perry

April 11, 2026

On April 11th, Lois ‘Lolly’ Perry went to the home she spoke of so often. While there is a hole in the hearts of her family, we find comfort and peace in knowing she is where she always longed to be. Anyone who knew Lolly knew two things: she loved Jesus, and she had an unbreakable loyalty and love for...

Mary Randolph Key

Mary Randolph Key

April 8, 2026

Mary Luretha Randolph Lengfellner Key (Oct 6, 1940 - April 8, 2026) passed away just after midnight, April 8, peacefully resting in her bed at MooseHaven in Orange Park, Florida, just across the St. John's River from her long-time home in Jacksonville. She was 85 years old.

Mary was born on October 6, 1940, near Cincinnati, Ohio, to Charles and Nettie...

Ricardo Taitingfong Castro

Ricardo Taitingfong Castro

April 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Ricardo Taitingfong Castro

September 17, 1949 – April 07, 2026

Ricardo "Rick" Castro, 76, *a Vietnam veteran*, formerly of Tamuning/Dededo Guam and recently of Green Cove Springs, Florida, was called to rest on April 7, 2026.

A man of deep faith and even deeper joy, Ricardo was known as the ultimate "Papa" and the best dad his children could...

Barrett Bryan Johnson

Barrett Bryan Johnson

April 7, 2026

Barrett Bryan Johnson, 46, beloved husband, father, son and friend, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters on April 7, 2026.

Barrett was born on January 5, 1980, in Gainesville, Florida. After a few years, Barrett’s family relocated to Tallahassee, Florida. (Beginning a love for FSU at an early age). By the age of eight, they moved...

Earl Wayne Duncan

Earl Wayne Duncan

April 5, 2026

Earl Wayne Duncan, of Saint Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Earl was born on June 26, 1946, in Kanima, Oklahoma, to Clifton Duncan and Effie Brock. He attended Arvin High School in California and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Throughout his working life, Earl dedicated many...

Sylvia Deane Wawczak

Sylvia Deane Wawczak

March 31, 2026

Sylvia Deane Wawczak, age 71, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on March 31, 2026. 

She was born on July 5, 1954 here in Green Cove Springs to Buddy and Annabelle Mosley. 

Sylvia is survived by her loving husband; Michael Wawczak and her two sons; Lamar Batten and Raymond Roman. 

Wanda Lee Brogan

Wanda Lee Brogan

March 31, 2026

Our sweet mother Wanda Lee Brogan, 68, of Middleburg, FL, also known as Iyah to her grandchildren, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born to Ruthine West and Wilburn Kilpatrick on December 28, 1957, in Asheville, NC.

Wanda was of the Baptist faith and loved being with family, gardening, cooking, dancing, and going to the beach. She will be...

Faith Price-Vick

Faith Price-Vick

March 27, 2026

McMinnville, TN

Chapter #869 /Lodge #1725

Faith Price-Vick

June 10, 1951 – March 27, 2026

Faith passed away March 27, 2026 in Moosehaven Assisted Living at the age of 74.

She was born to Billy Lee and Thelma Norene Price on June 10, 1951 in Nashville, TN.

Faith married James Mosley on December 11, 1970. They had two sons Ronald and Jerry. She later married Ronald...

Arthur Lee Hon

Arthur Lee Hon

March 27, 2026

In loving memory,

Arthur Lee Hon, age 87, passed away on March 27, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 22, 1938, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Elmer Hon Jr. and Dorothy Stinson.

Arthur was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rafaela Baena González Hon, whom he cherished deeply.

He is survived by his...

Mackenzie Helena Cumbo

Mackenzie Helena Cumbo

March 24, 2026

Mackenzie Helena Cumbo, 16, of Fleming Island, Florida

Alpha: 02/18/2010 — Omega: 03/24/2026

Mackenzie Helena Cumbo, 16, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2026, after losing her battle with mental health.

Mackenzie was her father’s daughter—beautiful, sassy, strong-willed, and completely unapologetically herself. She spoke her mind, stood her ground, and loved hard. She had a light in her that you...

Richard G. "Dick" Rowe

Richard G. "Dick" Rowe

March 24, 2026

Richard G. “Dick” Rowe, 86, of Middleburg, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at Haven Hospice, Orange Park, FL, following a long battle with heart disease. Born January 10th, 1940 to William and Myrtis Rowe in New Haven, CT, he graduated high school and joined the US Air Force where he served as a jet engine mechanic...

Frank Robert Bender

Frank Robert Bender

March 24, 2026

Frank Robert Bender of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 60.

Frank was born on November 21, 1965, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, to Linda Stein Coffman and Frank “Fritz” Rose. He was later lovingly adopted by Fred Philip Bender. He attended Dunedin High School and graduated from Minersville High School in 1983.

Following graduation, Frank...

Amanda Taylor Johns

Amanda Taylor Johns

March 23, 2026

Amanda Johns, age 44, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1981, and throughout her life, she brought warmth, laughter, and a deep sense of belonging to everyone she met.

Amanda had a special gift: she made people feel like family, even when they weren’t related. Her heart was open, her love was genuine, and...