Obituaries
Shirley E. Sweat McLane
February 3, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Shirley E. Sweat McLane, who died peacefully in her home in Drs. Inlet, Florida, on February 3, 2026. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her sons. Shirley was a cherished member of the community, known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit.
Born on...
Betty Jean Todd
February 3, 2026
Betty Jean Todd, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. Betty was born on May 5, 1943 to Estelle Miller, Ottis Jones and stepdad Bill Miller in Brunswick, Georgia. Betty was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs and a member of Sharon Baptist Church. She loved spending time with family, hunting, fishing, garage sales...
Catherine F. Donovan
January 31, 2026
Catherine F. Donovan (Murphy) of Fleming Island Florida, formerly of Holbrook and Easton MA and lovingly known to many as Kitty passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 31,2026 at the age of 78, after a brief illness.
Born on May 2,1947 in Boston MA. Kitty was greatly loved by her late mother Anna (McCarthy) Murphy/McKeon and her late father...
Debbie Lorraine Vandergrift
January 31, 2026
Debbie Lorraine Vandergrift, age 59, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away January 31, 2026, 1:35am.
Born to John & Marie Worrell (nee Baldwin), on October 13, 1966, in Camden, NJ.
Graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden, NJ.
Was married to, and preceded in death, by Daniel Vandergrift, Sr.
She will be remembered by family and friends as someone with a caring...
Barbara Jacobson Dorsey
January 30, 2026
Barbara Jacobson Dorsey, 77, of St Johns, FL, passed away on January 30, 2026. A native of Stoneham, MA, Barbara was born on August 9, 1948, to Oscar and Anna (Truedson) Jacobson, one of three children.
Barbara earned a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Stephens College and a Master’s degree in the Arts from the University of Connecticut. Following graduate...
Robert "Bob" Rawling
January 28, 2026
Robert “Bob” Rawling, age 60, of Green Cove Springs, Fl. passed away on January 28, 2026.
Bob was born on October 9, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Harold and Anita Rawling.
Bob was a passionate man. He loved his brothers Harold, Tommy, and sister Peggy very much. All the pets that the family had were all his favorites. Bob was a graduate...
Rafaela Baena González Hon
January 28, 2026
In loving memory,
Rafaela Baena González Hon, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Orange Park, Florida. She was born on April 2, 1932, in Córdoba, Spain, to Ricardo Baena Jover and Rafaela González Laguna.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Arthur Lee Hon; her dear sons and their spouses, Luis Albert Hon (Charlene) and David Hon Sr....
John Amos, III
January 27, 2026
John Amos III, age 80, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026 with his family by his side at Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to John Amos Jr. and Patricia McConnell Amos.
John proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. By trade, he was an electrician and an auto...
Joyce Hamilton
January 25, 2026
Terry Joyce Smith Hamilton, age 83, a longtime resident of Lavonia, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Haven – Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park, FL. Born on July 12, 1942, in Gainesville, GA, Joyce was the daughter of the late Loy and Dair Barrett Smith.
After graduating from high school, Joyce attended Young Harris College...
Bonny W. Padgett
January 24, 2026
Bonny Wills Padgett, born on November 11, 1940, in Washington, Georgia, passed away on January 24, 2026, at age 85.
He served in the army during the Korean War Era from 1962 to 1965 and had a 40-year career at Winn Dixie Stores Inc.
Bonny married Brenda Gayle Padgett in 1967, and they enjoyed 59 years together, raising three children: Paula, Rory,...
Susan Stobe
January 21, 2026
Susan Stobe, age 82, from Orange Park, FL, passed away on January 21, 2026. Susan was born to Robert & Jane Soukup on February 3, 1943 in Astoria, NY, where she resided into early adulthood and graduated from Queens College with a degree in Administration. She retired from Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Associates in Orange Park, FL in 2005.
Susan was...
Ronald M. Rosenbaum
January 21, 2026
Ronald M. Rosenbaum, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Palatka, Florida.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he spent his later years in Florida, moving there in 2015.
During his life, Ronald enjoyed simple pleasures—playing bingo, visiting the casino, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan and loved being on the boat, in nature,...
Rev. Wendell Paul Karsen
January 19, 2026
On Monday morning January 19, Wendell Paul Karsen went to his eternal HOME after a 4 month decline due to a rare kidney cancer that had spread to his lung and elsewhere. He was able to be home and continue participating as much as possible in life here in our community and church until less than a week before he...
Charles Henry Goodman, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Charles Henry Goodman Jr., known as Chuck, passed away on January 19, 2026 in Green Cove Springs, FL. Chuck was born on 06/25/1945 to Charles H. Goodman, Sr. and Virginia Goodman in Louisville, KY.
Chuck proudly served his country for 26 years in the United States Navy retiring as a Senior Chief - a reflection of his sense of duty and...
William Taylor
January 15, 2026
William Taylor, 83, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on January 15, 2026 at home. William was born on April 21, 1942 in Hillsboro, WI, the son of William H. and Vilda (Elliott) Taylor. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years as a flight engineer. Throughout his...
Bernadette "Bea" Plowden
January 15, 2026
Orlando , FL
Chapter #1002
Bernadette “Bea” Plowden
March 9, 1946 – January 15, 2026
Bea passed away January 15, 2026 in Moosehaven Skilled Care at the age of 79.
She was born to Ernest and Lucille Potvin on March 9, 1946 in North Attleboro, MA.
Bea married William Plowden on February 12, 1966. They have two sons, Arthur and Ernie.
She worked as a claims processor...
Ruth Norma Libby Dagino
January 11, 2026
Ruth Norma Libby Dagino departed this life for her eternal home on January 11, 2026, at the age of 94. She was a long-time resident of Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms, FL. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held February 6, 2026, at 2PM at Penney Memorial Church with Pastor Joel Curry officiating. A graveside burial service...
Joe Francisco Solsona, III
January 11, 2026
Joe Francisco Solsona III, 77, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, to June Lee Marchbanks and Joe Francisco Solsona, Jr.
Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Holly Ledbetter Solsona; his children, Andrea Chaput (Derek), and Cy Solsona; his sisters, Debbie...
Randy Gibson
January 9, 2026
Randy Gibson, aged 72, was born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Betty Jane and Raymond Lee on May 23, 1953. He passed away January 9, 2026.
Randy joins everlasting life with his brother-in-law Ricky Page, sister-in-law Anne Prevatt, nephew TJ Prevatt and best friend Art Rutten.
Randy is survived by his loving wife, Lynne Gibson. Brother-in-laws Bill Page, Steven Braxton and Travis...
Jeanette Kearns Whitener
January 8, 2026
Jeanette Paula Kearns Whitener passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026.
Her parents were Dwight Kearns and Fern Duffer Kearns.
Jeanette was born August 14th, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Graduated from Clay High School, Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Jeanette worked at VyStar Credit Union for 55 years.
Jeanette was married to Jimmy William Whitener.
Jeanette was a member of Black Pond Baptist Church.
Her past times were...
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