Obituaries

Barbara Jean Jones

Barbara Jean Jones

January 10, 2025

Barbara Jean Jones, age 86, residing in Orange Park, Florida, died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was dearly loved by her husband, Robert, family, friends, colleagues, and our Lord and Savior.

Born August 12, 1938 in Moultrie, Georgia, Barbara was the second of 11 children to Clifford and Nadine Hardwick. At an early age the family...

Jeffrey Dale McCallister

Jeffrey Dale McCallister

January 9, 2025

Jeffrey Dale McCallister, age 50, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 9, after a long illness. Jeff was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on March 20, 1974, son of Brenda C. [Rumbaugh] and James E. McCallister.

Jeff graduated from Interlachen High School in 1992, and earned an associate’s degree in Business from Santa Fe Community College in...

Erik Wayne Wiisanen

Erik Wayne Wiisanen

January 8, 2025

Erik Wayne Wiisanen (age 81) passed away on January 8, 2025 after an extended illness. Erik was born July 9, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Elna Lydia and Wayne Johannes Wiisanen. He graduated from St. Luke’s School in Connecticut in 1962 and Cornell University in 1965 with a double major in Political Science and History and attended the London...

Carla Eloise Chadwick

Carla Eloise Chadwick

January 6, 2025

Carla Eloise Chadwick, age 79, of Orange Park Fl. passed away January 6, 2025 in Fleming Island, Florida. Carla was born on March 10, 1945 in Damariscotta, ME. to James and Leona "Phyllis" Chadwick. She was the third of five children. Carla graduated from South Portland High School, class of 1963. 

Carla was preceded in death by both of her parents,...

Jack Leon Doan

Jack Leon Doan

January 6, 2025

Jack Leon Doan of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on September 10, 1939, in Dana, Indiana, Jack was the beloved son of Arthur Issac Doan and Virginia Nell Hunt Doan. He graduated from Clay High School in 1958 and soon after married the love of his life, Carolyn...

Robyn Forman Bartman

Robyn Forman Bartman

January 5, 2025

Robyn Forman Bartman, 75, of St. Augustine, Florida, formerly of Middletown, Maryland, passed away on January 5, 2025, after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Robyn was born to the late Robert H. Forman, II and Patricia Potter Forman in Washington, D.C. on August 27, 1949.

Robyn will be lovingly and forever remembered by her family and friends as the ultimate...

Cathy Compton Wright Howard

Cathy Compton Wright Howard

January 2, 2025

Cathy Compton Wright Howard, age 62, of Middleburg, FL passed away on January 2, 2025. She was born to parents, Randall and Jean Compton on May 11, 1962, in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. She graduated from Orange Park High School and worked as a phlebotomist for many years and in childcare for many years to follow. 

Cathy was a beloved member of...

Glen Otis Stoddard

Glen Otis Stoddard

January 1, 2025

Glen Otis Stoddard, age 94, residing in Penney Farms, Florida, died peacefully at his home with family on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was dearly beloved by his wife, Betty, family, community, and by our Lord and Savior.

Born July 21, 1930 in Bellingham, Washington to Otis and Marie Leber Stoddard, Glen was the youngest of 3 other siblings (Louise, Marguerite...

Raymond E. Burger (Slim)

Raymond E. Burger (Slim)

December 30, 2024

Raymond E. Burger (Slim), age 79, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on December 30, 2024. 

Full obituary forthcoming. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Long Branch Baptist Church at 12PM. The family will start to receive friends one hour prior at 11AM. Internment will follow at Long Branch Cemetery. 

Charles Anthony Bruno, Sr.

Charles Anthony Bruno, Sr.

December 25, 2024

Charles Anthony Bruno, 89 of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on Christmas 2024. He was born May 6th 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, to Thomas Dominic Bruno and Gaytona Christine Lasso. He was it was a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy. He was a loving father and is survived by his children, Veronica Bruno, Charles Bruno and...

Judy Richardson Erdman

Judy Richardson Erdman

December 23, 2024

Our beloved Mother, Nana and Gigi Judy Maria Erdman passed away on December 23, 2024.

Judy was born June 14, 1944 in Macon, Georgia and was married for 37 years to the love of her life Reichert (Rick), who preceded her in death.

As a mother to Wayne Erdman, Beth Erdman (preceded in death) and Traci Kemp (Joey)

A Nana to Bryan, Ashley,...

Avery Nicole Johnson Keen

Avery Nicole Johnson Keen

December 22, 2024

Avery Nicole Johnson Keen, 35, St. Augustine, Florida passed away December 22nd after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. Born to Larry and Becky Johnson of Switzerland, Florida on September 12, 1989 she was a blessing we will never forget.

Avery was in the first Kindergarten class at Cunningham Creek Elementary School, attended Switzerland Point Middle School and graduated from...

Cindy Darlene Lee

Cindy Darlene Lee

December 12, 2024

 Cindy Darlene Lee, 62, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2024. Born on December 27, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida, Cindy was the daughter of Jack and Erma Nell Coleman. She attended Orange Park High School and pursued a career in the auto glass industry.

On October 13, 1984, Cindy married the...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

December 11, 2024

Helen Johnson, aged 86, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Orange Park Florida. Born on April 4, 1938, in Ripley Ohio. Helen dedicated over 30 years of her life to the medical field, demonstrating a profound commitment to the well-being of others.

Helen was a person of deep affection and care, always putting her family first. She was a...

Carole Tucker Larsson

Carole Tucker Larsson

December 11, 2024

Carole Tucker Larsson

November 20, 1943 – December 11, 2024

Carole Tucker Larsson, 81, of Orange Park, FL, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Carole was born on November 20, 1943, in Green Cove Springs, FL, and was the last baby born at Dr. Fisher’s Hospital. She graduated from Clay High...

Charles Merville Thompson, Jr.

Charles Merville Thompson, Jr.

December 10, 2024

Charles Merville Thompson, Jr., age 67, passed away on December 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Chase, as he was known to family and friends, was born on April 28, 1957 to Charles and Joanne Thompson. He is survived by his mother, Joanne Thompson and his sister, Polly Thompson.

Chase graduated from Bolles High School in Jacksonville and was a member of...

Carolyn Withrow Sewell

Carolyn Withrow Sewell

December 9, 2024

Carolyn Withrow Sewell passed peacefully at Penney Farms, FL on December 9th, 2024, after a long illness. Carolyn was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 4th, 1938, to Archie Alexander Withrow and Annie Lee Chandler Withrow. She was an outstanding student as well as a cheerleader at her high school. She met her future husband and love of her life,...

Kenneth McCoy Bentley

Kenneth McCoy Bentley

December 9, 2024

Kenneth McCoy Bentley, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away December 9, 2024. Kenneth, better known as “Buddy,” was born on November 14, 1940 in Murfreesboro, North Carolina.

Buddy faithfully served in the United States Army as part of the 101st Airborne, the “Screaming Eagles,” and was honorably discharged in 1961. He was a long-standing member of the Moose Lodge #455,...

Sandra Lynn Bell

Sandra Lynn Bell

December 8, 2024

Sandra Lynn Bell, born on November 19, 1959, in Grundy, Virginia, Sandra passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, cherished by all who knew her.

Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Charlie Bell; daughter Serena Jackson (Roy Jackson) Clay County; son Derick Bell (Christie Bell) Baker...

Grace Villalobos

Grace Villalobos

December 6, 2024

Grace G. Villalobos, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Middleburg, Florida on December 6, 2024. Grace was born in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of Esperanza Castro Fernandez. On October 1,1955, Grace and Don Villalobos were united in marriage enjoying almost 57 years prior to his death in 2013. Grace is preceded in death by her...