Obituaries

James "Bill" William Rouse, Jr.

James "Bill" William Rouse, Jr.

October 31, 2020

James William (Bill) Rouse, Jr, 82, of Jacksonville passed away on Saturday October 31, 2020.

Bill was born to James W. Rouse and Elsie Louise Godwin on March 1, 1938 in Kissimmee, FL.  He graduated in 1956 from Dan McCarty High School in Fort Pierce, FL and later received an A.A. From FCCJ.  He was a career Navy man rising...

Joann Lavina Hill

Joann Lavina Hill

October 31, 2020

Joann Veenschoten Hill passed on from this earth on Oct. 31, 2020, in Penney Farms, Florida, after over 97  years living out a rich and full life.  

 

Joann was born in 1923 in Fujien province, China, to missionary parents Rev. Henry Veenschoten, and Stella, his wife, who taught music.  Joann loved singing and filled her home with...

William James Halligan, Jr.

William James Halligan, Jr.

October 30, 2020

William James (Bill) Halligan Jr., 94, of Orange Park passed away Friday morning, October 30, 2020 at home. He was surrounded by his loving family. A smile on his face and a skip to his step, Bill was known to many as “Happy Halligan.” To us, his daughters, he was simply “The World’s Best Dad.” He was the epitome of...

David R. Whipple, Sr.

David R. Whipple, Sr.

October 25, 2020

David R. Whipple Sr., of Orange Park, FL passed away October 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 19, 1946 in Olean, New York to P. Richard and Irene Whipple.David enjoyed boating, golfing and spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. He will be remembered for his kindness, his humor and his...

Joan Marie Murray

Joan Marie Murray

October 23, 2020

Joan Marie Murray 

Joan "gained her wings" at the age of 64, on October 23rd 2020

Joan was born to her loving parents: 

John Jenkins Sr. and Irene Jenkins. 

Joan was preceded in death by her father,

John Jenkins Sr. and survived by her mother,

Irene Jenkins; two children: 

Amy (Moses)Murray and 

Joshua (Christie)Murray;

Two...

Jared M. Baker

Jared M. Baker

October 23, 2020

Jared Matthew Baker was a fireball of energy and light. Quick-witted and entertaining, he was the life of every party, finding happiness in putting a smile on the faces of family and friends. He would instantly light up a room and people would gravitate to him to bask in the warmth of his smile. Constantly in motion, Jared would go...

Cynthia Jean Maurer

Cynthia Jean Maurer

October 22, 2020

Cindy Maurer, 51, of Middleburg, Florida passed away October 22, 2020. She was born to Albert and Clara Easter on October 17, 1969 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was a proud mother and enjoyed spending her time with her kids. She will be remembered for the love she had for her children.

Cindy was preceded in death by her...

Virginia H. Leslie

Virginia H. Leslie

October 20, 2020

Virginia Hoch Leslie, age 88, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on October 20, 2020. Born on November 26, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the only child of the late William Joseph Hoch and Elsie Marie Holstein. She is survived by three daughters – Christine (Michael) Weeks of Green Cove Springs, FL; Catherine (Richard) Robbins of Orange Park, FL;...

Mary Mullins

Mary Mullins

October 20, 2020

Mary M. Mullins, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.  Born in Palatka, Florida, Mary was the youngest child of Claire John Hansen and Violet Rae Creasy Hansen.  She is preceded in death by her father, Claire Hansen; her mother, Violet Reinhardt; her step father, Jimmy Reinhardt; her brother, Robert Hansen, and her sister...

Trevor James Slocum

Trevor James Slocum

October 18, 2020

Trevor James Slocum, age 10, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 2:10 am.  He was born to his parents John J. Slocum, Jr. and Shawn M. Slocum on June 2, 2010 in Orange Park, FL.  He was a member of Crossroad Lutheran Church.  He will be remembered for the abundance of love he gave...

Charlie Murphy

Charlie Murphy

October 16, 2020

Charlie Murphy, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away October 16, 2020.

Obituary forthcoming.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, October 23, 2020 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Bro. Robin Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time. 

James Everette King

James Everette King

October 14, 2020

James Everette King went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 14, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1933 in Dubach, LA to James Ernest King and Euna Lee Forsyth King.

Jim was a career Military man with the Air Force in Korea, and the Navy later, with a total of 23 years in service. He was a...

Dolores Ann Mills

Dolores Ann Mills

October 14, 2020

Dolores Ann Mills, 70, of Green Cove Springs, devoted mother of three boys and loved by everyone who knew her, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. At her side at passing was her husband of forty-one years, David, and her loving sisters Gloria and Linda.

She is preceded in death...

Brandi Nicole Brooker

Brandi Nicole Brooker

October 13, 2020

Brandi Nicole Brooker, 35, was taken from this earth on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Brandi is preceded in death by her father, Joseph “Keith” Brooker; paternal grandparents, Jack and Ida Brooker; and her maternal grandfather, Donnie Carney Sr.

Brandi’s memory lives on through her two daughters, Mahalia Hettrick and Loralie Brooker; mother, Angelia Brooker; sister, Brittnee Stelley; brother-in-law, Derrek Stelley;...

Wilbur "Bill" Hoover Davidson

Wilbur "Bill" Hoover Davidson

October 13, 2020

Wilbur (Bill) Hoover Davidson 89 of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on October 13, 2020 a month after he and his wife Joyce celebrated sixty-three years of marriage. Born in Alliance, Ohio, Bill was the youngest child of Wilbur Edward Davidson and Hazel Hoover Davidson. He was brother of sisters, Janet Ream (Vere) and Suzanne (James) Pappenhagen.

Bill was a...

Barbara Jean Gibbs

Barbara Jean Gibbs

October 12, 2020

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Barbara Jean Gibbs, announce her passing at the young age of 61.  Barbara went to be with our heavenly father on October 12, 2020 peacefully with her daughters by her side.

 

Born November 14, 1958 to Myron and Marilyn Comer in San Bernadino, California.  Her greatest love was her family,...

Kathy Broderick

Kathy Broderick

October 11, 2020

Kathy Broderick, 74, born in Toledo, Ohio on September 12, passed away on October 11, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Broderick in 2002. She is survived by her daughter Shannon David (Doug) and two sisters, Bonnie Nyikes (Paul) and Sharon McGarry.

Kathy was a long-time employee of Barnett Bank.  She also worked for Bank of...

Richard "Dick" Joseph Leinecker

Richard "Dick" Joseph Leinecker

October 8, 2020

“Dick” Richard Joseph Leinecker, Age 90, (Penney Farms, FL) passed away Thursday, October 8.  He was born to Joseph Leinecker and Eileen Harold Leinecker in Miami, FL on June 3, 1930.  He was born at Jackson Memorial Hospital.  Little did he know that that his future wife, Marge Duff, would earn her RN from the Jackson Memorial School of Nursing. ...

Donald Wayne Vancas

Donald Wayne Vancas

October 7, 2020

Donald Wayne Vancas (78) a long-time resident of Orange Park, Florida was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 17, 1941. He went home to be with the Lord, October 7, 2020 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his father, Francis Vancas, and his mother, Catherine Vidmar Vancas, and brother-in law, George Dehm, of Joliet, Illinois and his grandson,...

Frances Stephens Bair Lurie

Frances Stephens Bair Lurie

October 7, 2020

On October 7, 2020 Frances Stephens (Bair) Lurie loving mother of 2 children passed away at the age of 81.  Frances was born on January 17, 1939 in Atlanta Georgia to Allen Wright Stephens and Grace Frances Stephens. 

Fran as she was known by everyone graduated from Miami Jackson High School in 1956.  Fran married Nelson Carl Bair Sr....