Obituaries

Milton Leroy Padgett

Milton Leroy Padgett

April 2, 2021

Milton Leroy Padgett, 83, of Middleburg, FL gained his angel wings on April 2, 2021.  He was born on June 15, 1937 in Middleburg, FL to the late Orrie and Martha (Nichols) Padgett.  Milton was a lifelong resident of Clay County, FL.  He pulpwooded and cleared land all his life.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing bluegrass...

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Thomas

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Thomas

April 1, 2021

Elizabeth, “Betty”, Thomas, born January 6, 1936 in Ocala, Florida passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2021 at 3:16am This is not an ordinary obituary because this was not an ordinary person. Our Mother grew up with an adventurous appetite of conquering the world, and everything in it. She spent her early childhood in the area of White...

Doris "Dena" Wydeen Waltrip

Doris "Dena" Wydeen Waltrip

March 30, 2021

Doris “Dena” Wydeen Waltrip

10/21/1932 – 03/30-2021

Doris “Dena” Wydeen Waltrip, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on March 30, 2021.  Dena was born in Seneca, South Carolina to Dolly Wydeen Wall Jones and Edward G. Jones.

Dena started her working career at Coca-Cola and after several years moved and advanced her career with Anheuser-Busch, working at...

Ryan Thomas Edwards

Ryan Thomas Edwards

March 27, 2021

Ryan Thomas Edwards, 30, Green Cove Springs, FL passed away 03/27/2021.  He was born to Lisa Ellen Edwards in Hurst, Texas on August 6, 1990. He graduated from Clay High School and worked at Longhorn Steakhouse.

He will be remembered as an excellent chef, heartfelt musician and growing standup comic.

 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am,...

Jeffrey "Jeff" K. Babbitt

Jeffrey "Jeff" K. Babbitt

March 26, 2021

After a long, hard fought battle, Jeffrey (Jeff) K. Babbitt (65) passed away of natural causes on the evening of March 26, 2021. 

 

Jeff was born in Indianapolis, IN in 1956.  A longtime resident of Middleburg, FL, he was a professional custom cabinet maker for over 25 years. His craftsmanship can be found in thousands of fine homes...

Sally Bay Bartlett

Sally Bay Bartlett

March 26, 2021

Sally Bay Bartlett died on March 26, 2021, following a brief hospitalization.  Her daughter Melissa Kathryn Bartlett and her son John Hamilton Bartlett were by her side.  Born in Webster City, Iowa, Sally grew up in Algona, Iowa.  Her parents Melvin John Bay and Ruth Margaret Kuehl predeceased her.

 

 Sally was a graduate of St. Olaf College in Northfield,...

Debbie Karen Jewett

Debbie Karen Jewett

March 26, 2021

Debbie Karen Jewett (Sissy), 57, of Middleburg, FL passed away March 26, 2021. She was born January 28, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL.

Sissy was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord. Sissy enjoyed gardening and loved listening to music especially rock and roll and country.

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She is...

Daniel Jeffrey Guhl

Daniel Jeffrey Guhl

March 23, 2021

Daniel Jeffrey Guhl, age 44, from Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away in his home on March 23, 2021.  Daniel was born to Randall James Guhl & Katherine Ann McCollough Guhl on January 27, 1977 at Hahn Air Force Base in Germany.  Daniel graduated from Agape Christian School, Middleburg, Florida.  Later in life, he attended truck driving school and worked...

Ronald G. Kolczynski

Ronald G. Kolczynski

March 23, 2021

Ronald Kolczynski, age 68, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away suddenly on March 23, 2021.

Ronald was born to parents, Florrie and Helen Kolczynski on December 19, 1952 in Auburn, New York. He graduated from Port Byron Central High School in June of 1971 and then from Cayuga County Community College in May of 1982 with an associate degree...

Timothy John Fuller, Sr.

Timothy John Fuller, Sr.

March 20, 2021

Timothy John Fuller, Sr., 69, of Orange Park, FL passed away on March 20, 2021. He was born October 29, 1951 in Somerville, NJ to Margaret and Willard Fuller.

A Place Called Heaven…

There is a place where you never grow old,

Where a weary body can rest the soul.

Where hurt is overtaken by a perfect peace,

And sorrow...

Helena Chila

Helena Chila

March 19, 2021

Helena Chila passed away quietly on March 19,2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 75 years old. She was born on August 20, 1945 in Westeremden, Groningan, the Netherlands. In 1948 her family immigrated to the USA where they settled upon Montana. They resided in Montana for 5 years, before moving to New Jersey. She graduated from...

Gwyneth M. Evans

Gwyneth M. Evans

March 19, 2021

Gwyneth Evans was born in Cheltenham, England on the 17th of September 1941 as the daughter of Frank and Ella Hall.  Gwyneth lived her first 21 years in her hometown of Cheltenham until she immigrated to the United States to marry her loving husband Robert Evans on the 4th of December 1963. Gwyneth was first an Air Force wife and...

Chalmers Marion Thomas, Sr.

Chalmers Marion Thomas, Sr.

March 17, 2021

Chalmers Marion Thomas, Sr., 40, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on March 17, 2021 at 4:09am, and the Lord welcomed one of His many blessed children into His arms of eternity.

Chalmers was born on May 2, 1980 to Dariline Blackwell and Cornelius Thomas. He received early education in Duval and Orange county school systems. He found his passion for...

Leroy A. Alleyne

Leroy A. Alleyne

March 16, 2021

Leroy Alleyne, 80, of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Leroy was born June 14, 1940 at Gorgas Hospital in Ancon the canal zone in Panama. His parents were Leroy A. Alleyne, Sr. and Louise Alleyne (nee Palmer).

Leroy was the oldest of seven siblings. He grew up in...

Eugene Edward Mills, Jr.

Eugene Edward Mills, Jr.

March 15, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Edward Mills, Jr, 67, passed away peacefully in his home in Fleming Island, FL on March 15, 2021.

 

Gene was born to Eugene Edward Mills, Sr. and Doris Hansen Mills on July 25th, 1953 in Oceanside, Long Island, NY.

 

After graduating from Lakeland High School in Lakeland, FL in 1971, Gene joined the US Navy and...

Robert Earl Kell

Robert Earl Kell

March 13, 2021

Robert Earl Kell, 76, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on March 13, 2021.  He was born to Harry and Ruth Kell on March 3, 1945 in Paducah, KY

Robert graduated from Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1963. During his high school years, he was known by his peers as an outstanding football and baseball...

Darla D. Chastain

Darla D. Chastain

March 12, 2021

Darla D. Chastain, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 12, 2021. 

She was born and raised at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on December 5, 1938.  Her grandparents “Mama and Papa Towry” played a big role in her upbringing alongside her mother, Lucille.  Darla graduated with the class...

Jo Ann Schell Berg

Jo Ann Schell Berg

March 11, 2021

Jo Ann Schell Berg, 92, of Penney Farms FL, went to be with her Creator, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on March 11, 2021. She was born to Joseph and Ann Hawkins Schell on September 27, 1928 in Orville CA, was raised in San Jose CA, and was the youngest of three children. She met her future husband, Clayton...

Francis E. Seager, Jr.

Francis E. Seager, Jr.

March 11, 2021

Frank Seager, age 73, passed away on March 11, 2021. He was born to parents Francis E. Seager and Barbara Dee Adt on the day of December 16, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas City High School and then went on to serve his country in the Marines. After completing the Marines, he then went on to...

Rickey Lamar Manning

Rickey Lamar Manning

March 10, 2021

Rickey Lamar Manning, 63, of Middleburg, FL passed away due to cancer on March 10, 2021. He was born to parents John and Amy (Mosley) Manning in Starke, FL on December 24, 1957. Rickey loved animals and enjoyed coon hunting most of all.

Rickey is preceded in death by his parents Calvin and Amy Manning; and brother Ray Norman. He...