Obituaries
Donald Edward Wagner
July 4, 2019
Donald Edward Wagner was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Edward F. and Ada A. Wagner on February 20, 1964. He loved fishing and muscle cars. He will be remembered for his many jokes. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and a nephew. He left behind three sisters, Barbara Hughes, Janet Mercer, and Nancy Wagner, as well as...
Rudolf Walter Hellmold
July 3, 2019
Rudolf Walter Ludwig Bernard Hellmold was born December 20, 1933 in Astoria, NY and passed away July 3, 2019 in Orange Park, FL where he made his home for nearly 40 years. Rudi was the proud son of German immigrants, Herman and Maria (Kulpe) Hellmold. An only child, Rudi grew up in the company of a close knit German community...
Tammy Michele Pierce
July 2, 2019
Tammy Michele Pierce, 57, of Middleburg, Fl, passed away July 2, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born to the late John Gutcher and Doreen Steele in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. The family immigrated to the United States in the late 60’s. She attended Orange Park High School and earned her associate degree from St. John’s Community College, graduated Magna...
Jo Ann Brooker
June 30, 2019
Jo Ann Brooker, 71, of Green Cove Springs, FL died on June 30, 2019. She was born in Palatka, FL to Annie Daniels and James Alton Brooker and grew up on Green Cove Springs. She is survived by her brother Al Brooker, her daughter Tara Beth Brooker, many nieces and nephews, and a large number of stray cats.
As...
Ronald West Marley
June 26, 2019
Ronald West Marley, 81, of Fleming Island, Fl. passed on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 to be with his Lord and Savior. Born to William A. Marley and Elma Paul Marley on October 27, 1937 in Johnstown, Pa., he was baptized in the Lutheran faith. He married Mary Alice Lawson, his high school sweetheart, in 1961. Preceded in death by his...
Gary Hoerbelt
June 25, 2019
Gerard “Gary” Hoerbelt, 63, of St. Augustine, FL (formerly of Massapequa Park, NY and Buffalo, NY) passed away on the morning of June 25th. Devoted husband of Eileen Hoerbelt for 34 years and loving father of three children, Jaime Coast, Nicholas Hoerbelt, and Jennifer Woolfe. He is survived by two grandchildren, Skylar Woolfe and Natalie Coast. He will be remembered...
Joanna Juliette Hemsworth
June 24, 2019
Joanna Harrell Hemsworth, born April 19, 1971, loving mother of dear eight year old Emily, sister of Chris Harrell and daughter of Rosemary and George Harrell passed away peacefully Monday June 24, 2019 after a 2 year battle with cancer. All who knew and loved her celebrate her as a very special mother, deeply loyal friend and consummate professional in...
Edwin Russell Megonegal
June 21, 2019
Edwin Russell Megonegal “Russ” of Fleming Island, FL passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019 at the age of 97. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 21, 1921. Mr. Megonegal was part of America’s Greatest Generation serving his country during WWII and the Korean War in the Army Air Corps, the Air Force and retiring in 1973 from...
Max Kay Decker
June 19, 2019
Max Kay Decker, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Middleburg, FL at the age of 76. Max was born February 21, 1943, in Marion County, OH. He was married to Connie Decker (Looney) for 12 years. Max will be lovingly remembered by his children, Polly (Decker) Durning (Art), Zachary Decker, Michael David Mock (deceased), Shannon Mock, Ed Cotter (Holly),...
Dan Manget Bramblett
June 18, 2019
Dan passed away June 18, 2019 after 89 years of faithful, loving service to Jesus Christ, to his church, to his wife and family.
He was born in Griffin, Georgia on July 31,1929 to wonderful Christian parents Olive Dent and Percy Logan Bramblett. Dan enjoyed a happy childhood with sisters Carolyn and Catherine, and began dating Jacqueline at the...
Rev. Brenda Lee Girard-Markus
June 18, 2019
Rev. Brenda Lee Girard-Markus, 53, of Jacksonville, FL passed away June 18, 2019. Brenda was born October 6, 1965 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Viola R. Dunlap-Girard and Andrew A. Girard Sr.
A lovely, wonderful, awesome and creative person has passed on to where angels dwell. Brenda had an emended laugh and awesome giggle & her sense of humor...
Billy Joe Hysmith
June 16, 2019
Billy Joe Hysmith, 68 of Fleming Island, Fl, passed away June 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 9, 1951 in Spartanburg, S.C. to the late C.H. Hysmith and Hesther Hysmith.
Billy was married to his wife Lynn Hysmith for 48yrs. Billy left behind two loving children: Tonya Kinney from Jacksonville, Fl and Travis...
Betty Deriso
June 13, 2019
Betty Deriso (Marcelino), 83, of Fleming Island, FL passed away surrounded by family on June 13, 2019. Betty graduated from Andrew Jackson High in 1954. She worked for Atlantic Bank on and off for over 20 years. Nothing pleased her more than spending time with her family, holidays and puttering in her kitchen preparing incredible meals and desserts.
Betty-mom-grammie...
Ella Mae McKee
June 12, 2019
Ella Mae McKee, 96, of Green Cove Springs, Fl passed away June 12, 2019. Ella was born March 26, 1923 in Wilkes County, NC.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked in the restaurant business for most of her life. Having owned and operated the El-Ray House in Green Cove Springs for many years. She was a...
Oakley May Wheeler
June 11, 2019
Oakley May Wheeler was born on December 13, 2013 and on June 11, 2019 she went to rest in the arms of Jesus. Oakley was surrounded by her loving family and Pastor Larry Hall of the Green Cove Springs Church of God.
Oakley had a heart condition from birth, she spent a lot of her childhood at Wolfson Children’s Hospital...
Suzanne Marlyne Veniskey
June 8, 2019
Suzanne Marlyne Veniskey, 63, of Fleming Island, FL passed away June 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1956 in Mountain Top, PA to the late Merle Shafer and surviving Helen (Wickiser) Shafer. She moved to the local area in 1999 with her late husband, Ski, whom was a Navy Veteran of 32 years. ...
John Seaborn Adair, Sr.
June 7, 2019
John “Johnny” Seaborn Adair Sr.
(Aug 30, 1946 – June 7, 2019)
John “Johnny” Seaborn Adair, Sr. of Orange Park, Florida passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and special friends. John was born on August 30th, 1946 in Waycross, Georgia to J.A. Adair and Wynelle Wainwright Adair. He graduated from Waycross High School in...
Elizabeth Anne Platt
June 7, 2019
Elizabeth Anne Platt, 67, of Orange Park, FL, passed away June 7, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1951 in Palatka, FL to parents Lester and Dorothy (Chesser) Crockett. She worked as a Billing Specialist for the Town of Orange Park and enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, crafting, sewing and especially fishing.
Mrs. Platt was preceded in death...
Dr. James Ballard Raiford, Sr.
June 7, 2019
Dr. James Ballard Raiford, Sr. January 27, 1936 – June 7, 2019
Jim was born the youngest child of Fred and Rena Bailey Raiford, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His homegoing joining his Savior was Thursday, June 7, 2019 at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, FL.
During his teen years Jim knew he was called to be a minister of...
Andres Franco
June 6, 2019
Andre Franco, who loved the Coastside people and community, died in Green Cove Springs, FL, on June
6. He was a cherished husband, father, friend, local business owner and volunteer known for Friday
Night Social Hour and his wildly, wonderful embrace of life.
He leaves behind his best friend and wife of 43 years Mary “Rocky” Law and his beloved...
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