Obituaries

Ralph R. Peavy

Ralph R. Peavy

February 25, 2021

Ralph R. Peavy, 88, of Bostwick, FL, passed away at a local hospital on February 25, 2021.  He was born in Cuthbert, GA on June 20, 1932 to parents Benjamin and Carrie Peavy.  He had resided in the area for most of his life and was Baptist by faith.  In the 1970’s he was the Pastor of Amazing Grace Baptist...

Walter A. Dabrowski

Walter A. Dabrowski

February 25, 2021

Walter Albert Dabrowski (lovingly known as “Ski”), 72, of Kingsland, GA passed away February 25, 2021. Walter was born to Walter Luis and Helena Dabrowski in Passaic, NJ on September 20, 1948. Walter has no specific religious denomination but had a strong faith.

He is preceded in death by his wife Juanita and son Walter Albert, Jr.

He is survived...

Barbara Ione Carroll

Barbara Ione Carroll

February 24, 2021

Barbara Ione Carroll, 79, of Middleburg, Fl passed away peacefully on February, 24, 2021 in Orange Park, Fl

Barbara was born on September 26, 1941 in Elberton, Georgia to the late Elmer and Mary Ella Moon.

Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed watching the Game Show Network, fishing and shrimping, and loved baking, especially...

James William Claxton

James William Claxton

February 23, 2021

James (Jim) William Claxton, 87, passed away February 23, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Born to parents James and Gertrude Claxton October 2, 1933 in Carrollton Kentucky.

 

Jim grew up working on the tobacco farm and working horses. Jim served in the United States Air Force for 10 years and in the Navy Reserves for 6 years. While in the...

Kristy Dawn Haddock

Kristy Dawn Haddock

February 22, 2021

Kristy Dawn Haddock, 31, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021.

She was born to Dawn Higginbotham and Howard Haddock on November 25, 1989 in Jacksonville, Florida. Her hobbies included boating, fishing, and coloring. She loved being outdoors and spending time at the beach. She will be remembered for her love for her children, her love of...

Robert James Kessler

Robert James Kessler

February 22, 2021

Robert James Kessler (Bob), 95, of Green Cove Springs Florida has gone to be with the lord February 22nd 2021. He passed peacefully at home with his wife, Marilyn, holding his hand and reading the 23rd psalm. Born on Oct. 21st 1925 to Eber James Kessler and Lucille Tricker in Mineola, NY. He had a wonderful childhood. Although it was...

Tammy Sweat LaRue

Tammy Sweat LaRue

February 21, 2021

Tammy Sweat LaRue, 54, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away February 21, 2021. She was born March 26, 1966 in Palatka, FL to Estes and Dairles “June” Sweat. She graduated from Clay High School, and married Lawrence “Larry” LaRue in 1984. Tammy loved to crochet, sing, spend time with her boys, and mudding with her husband. She will be...

Richard T. Chadwell

Richard T. Chadwell

February 20, 2021

CWO4 Richard T. (Dick) Chadwell passed away all too soon on February 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida. Richard had been ill for the past few years. He suffers no longer.

Richard was born on March 2, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to Nora R. Chadwell and Forster M. Chadwell. Richard is a graduate of Fairview High School Class of...

Chad Stephen Rogers

Chad Stephen Rogers

February 20, 2021

Chad Stephen Rogers, 40, of Orange Park, FL passed away February 20, 2021. He was born to Patricia O. Custead and Bruce Rogers on August 21, 1980 in Jacksonville, FL.

Chad was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He had a very kind and loving heart, never meeting a stranger. Chad could accomplish anything...

James Lawson Mock

James Lawson Mock

February 18, 2021

James Lawson Mock, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away February 18, 2021. He was born June 23, 1936 in Jacksonville, FL to Horace and Juanita Mock.

Loving father and grandfather. Long-time resident of Green Cove Springs. Jim enjoyed spending time with his two sons, rodeoing in early years watching his sons compete. He was a carpenter and a...

Kevin Kersey

Kevin Kersey

February 18, 2021

James Kevin Kersey, 64 of Middleburg, FL went home February 18, 2021. He was an owner/operator truck driver for 48 years. James is a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He will be remembered for always being the first one to help and the last one to leave anyone.

James is preceded in death by his parents James and...

Russ Kendall

Russ Kendall

February 17, 2021

Russ Kendall, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on February 17, 2021, surrounded by family. Russ was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee after World War II where his father worked on the Manhattan Project. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School after which he served in the U.S. Army spending 4 years with the U.S. Army Security Agency. He...

Armond E. Stroud

Armond E. Stroud

February 16, 2021

Armond Eugene Stroud 92, of Penney Farms, Florida, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, after a life that was well-lived.  A.E., as he was known to others, was born on November 3, 1928, in Huntington, Indiana, to parents Donald Stroud and Mary Marie Morrett.  He married Betty Kiefer on November 15, 1950.  On that day they drove to nearby Ft....

Christopher Martin Smith

Christopher Martin Smith

February 13, 2021

Christopher Martin Smith, 35, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away February 13, 2021. He was born May 18, 1985 in Jacksonville, FL to Martin and Catherine “Cathy” Smith.

He graduated from Citizens High School in Orange Park, FL in 2003. Christopher’s interests and hobbies included knives and guns.

Christopher was known for being a caring person and will be...

Rodney Paul Scarborough

Rodney Paul Scarborough

February 10, 2021

Rodney Paul Scarborough 72 of Jacksonville, Fl passed away on 2/10/21 at Orange Park Medical Center, he was born to Floyd and Hilda Scarborough in Winchester, England.

Rodney graduated from Bensalem Township High School, was a Vietnam veteran and served in the USMC Kit Carson Scouts, receiving two purple hearts. He was an active member of the VFW in both...

Joseph Hugh Frazer

Joseph Hugh Frazer

February 9, 2021

Joseph Hugh Frazer, died February 9, 2021 in Penney Farms, FL.

 He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Georgia McWhorter Frazer; daughters Mary Orsted, Hilary (Henry) Abeger, Georgia (Mike) Clarke; and grandchildren John Orsted, Caleb Boberg, Nils Boberg and Jeremy Boberg; brother and sister-in-law Purnal “Judge” and Pat McWhorter; and niece Sarah and nephew Dan (Candace) McWhorter.  His...

Celerino Gonzalez-Martin

Celerino Gonzalez-Martin

February 7, 2021

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Marilyn Ann Pavela

Marilyn Ann Pavela

February 6, 2021

Marilyn Ann Pavela, 85, of Jacksonville, FL passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born July 26, 1935 in Hammond, IN to parents Stanley and Rose Ginalski.

After high school, Marilyn went to nursing school earning her R.N. license. While as a mother, she become the taxi driver, Girl Scout leader and cheerleader to her daughter’s events in life. ...

Mary Kathleen DeWitt

Mary Kathleen DeWitt

February 4, 2021

Mary Kathleen DeWitt passed peacefully to Heaven on February 4, 2021. Mary was born August 24, 1920 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Clyde and Hazel (Bowsher) McKimson, at her grandparent’s home. Her family moved to Springfield, Illinois. Mary loved dancing, singing, writing and piano, and graduated as an excellent student from Springfield H.S. As a government contractor during WWII, she...

William Charles Brown

William Charles Brown

February 4, 2021

William Charles Brown born in Fort Worth Texas, age 60, passed away February 4th, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. Bill was adopted by Donald and Doris Brown from Ohio who are both deceased. Bill was a veteran from the Airforce specializing in telephone Equipment Installation and repair specialist. He achieved Sergeant in 3rd combat communications group. Achievements include Airforce good conduct...