Obituaries

Mary Catherine Howell

Mary Catherine Howell

November 21, 2025

Mary Catherine Howell was born on May 29th, 1933 in Jacksonville, FL to her loving parents Joshua Nelson and Hattie West. Mary passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus on the morning of November 21st, 2025, she was surrounded by loving family who supported her through the last days of her life here. Mary was a very...

Jim Bud Lang

Jim Bud Lang

November 18, 2025

Jimmie Bud Lang, 86 of Clay Hill, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18,2025. Born to the late Richard and Grace Lang. He graduated from Baldwin High and served in the Army. He was the owner of Clay Hill Grocery, but as we all know, it was Jim Bud's. He attended Clay Hill Baptist Church.

He...

Marjorie L. Dortzbach

Marjorie L. Dortzbach

November 17, 2025

Marjorie L. Dortzbach, age 103, of Penney Farms, FL passed away on November 17, 2025. 

Full obituary forthcoming. 

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00PM at Penney Farms Retirement Community Cemetery. 

Austin Taylor Harrell

Austin Taylor Harrell

November 16, 2025

Austin (Andy) Taylor Harrell was born March 1st, 1943, in Mayodan, N.C. to Amos and Nellie Harrell. Andy spent most of adolescent years growing up in Live Oak, FL. He left home at the age of 15 and went to Houston, Texas. He took numerous jobs to survive, including tree cutting services, and driving the Herman Park Railroad near the...

Jay Walsh

Jay Walsh

November 15, 2025

Howard Brenton Walsh Jr. “Jay” of Fleming Island, Florida passed away Saturday November 15th 2025.

Born to Howard B Walsh Sr. and Margaret Schurzy Walsh on August 12, 1952 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Jay graduated from Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Shortly thereafter he began his career at Florida Power and Light. He was very passionate about his career and...

James Clayton "JC" Mosley

James Clayton "JC" Mosley

November 11, 2025

James Clayton Mosley “JC” or as his ole’ Middleburg friends called him; “Jake”, was 79. JC ran his race well and went home to his reward peaceably on November 11, 2025.

JC was born to George & Alene Mosley November 2, 1946 in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

After graduating high school JC joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam. JC...

Joseph Carter

Joseph Carter

November 6, 2025

On November 6th, 2025, Joseph (Joey) Carter, closed his eyes for one last time, he passed peacefully at the age of 83 years young, after an extended illness, in Orange Park, Florida.

Joseph was born July 2nd, 1942, in New York to Samuel Jacob Carter and Roberta Alice (Deratary) Carter. Later he relocated to Clay County as a child. He graduated...

David "Kenny" Hollingsworth

David "Kenny" Hollingsworth

November 6, 2025

David Kenneth “Kenny” Hollingsworth, 83, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on November 6, 2025, at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.

Kenny was born on February 8, 1942, in Flushing, Ohio. After graduating from Flushing High School, he served his country as an enlisted member of the U.S. Army and later as a reservist.

Kenny built a long and dedicated career...

William Carl Fodor, III

William Carl Fodor, III

November 5, 2025

William Carl Fodor, III, age 73, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on November 5, 2025. 

William was born on September 17, 1952 in Perth Amboy, NJ to William Fodor, Jr. and Shirley Lima Fodor. He grew up in Fords, NJ and was affectionately known as "Bones". 

He established a career and worked in Hospitality all his life, but in his spare...

Deanna Marie Burton

Deanna Marie Burton

November 3, 2025

Deanna Marie Burton, 61, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on November 3rd, 2025, with family by her side. She was born on May 10th, 1964, in Goldsboro, North Carolina and later made Jacksonville, Florida her home, where she grew up and graduated from Wolfson High School.

Deanna was a devoted stay-at-home mom and a loving...

Deanna Marie Burton

Deanna Marie Burton

November 3, 2025

Deanna Marie Burton, 61, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away November 3, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Dr. Tim McDaniel officiating.

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Lynn Alan Myers

Lynn Alan Myers

November 3, 2025

Mr. Lynn Alan Myers, age 75, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Orange Park, FL. Lynn was born on September 16, 1950, in Ft. Wayne, IN to Oris Myers and Barbara Grovenor Myers.

Please visit Lynn's Memorial Page through the VA to see other comments and condolences: Lynn Alan Myers' memorial page - Honor Veterans Legacies at VLM

A graveside service...

Charlene D. Smith

Charlene D. Smith

October 30, 2025

Charlene D. Smith of Green Cove Springs, Florida gained her angel wings October 30th, 2025, at the age of 63. Charlene was born August 15th, 1962, in Patuxent River, Maryland. Daughter of Edward B Clark Jr. and Lois Lyndaker Clark.

Preceded in death by her brother John Alexander Clark and her father Edward B Clark Jr. She is survived by her...

Raymond (Ray) E. Rohr, Jr.

Raymond (Ray) E. Rohr, Jr.

October 28, 2025

Raymond (Ray) E. Rohr, Jr., 77, passed away from cancer complicated by Alzheimer’s on October 28, 2025, at his home in Green Cove Springs, Florida.

Ray was born on February 5, 1948, in Watseka, Illinois, to Raymond E. Rohr, Sr., and Irene Bretzman Rohr, both now deceased.

Ray was a student in the Onarga, Illinois, school system and graduated from there in...

Marguerite "Peggy" Bronkema-Allen

Marguerite "Peggy" Bronkema-Allen

October 15, 2025

Marguerite “Peggy” Bronkema-Allen, resident of her beloved Penney Farms in Florida for 30 years, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 15 at 90 years of age, after a full and vibrant life of loving, enjoying, and serving her family, her community, and her God.

Born on April 3, 1935 in Natick, MA to Robin and Alice...

Rex Borsheim

Rex Borsheim

October 12, 2025

With great fondness and a sprinkle of humor, we announce the passing of Rexford "Rex" DeWayne Borsheim, who left this world on October 12, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on August 23, 1941, in Wallace, Idaho, Rex lived a life full of love, laughter, and a few good rounds of golf – not necessarily in that order. 

Rex led...

Joyce Elaine Dugger

Joyce Elaine Dugger

October 10, 2025

Joyce Elaine Dugger, born September 11, 1952, passed away on October 10, 2025, surrounded by love and family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marlowe Dugger; her parents, Leonard and Lorene Holland; and four siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Hope Leak and her husband Bradford; her stepson, Gwinn Dugger and his wife Brittany; and four cherished...

Donna Elaine Kriebel Fruh

Donna Elaine Kriebel Fruh

October 9, 2025

Donna Elaine Kriebel Fruh

July 18, 1945 – October 9, 2025

It is with great love and admiration that we announce the passing of Donna Elaine Kriebel Fruh, who passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in Penney Farms, Florida, at the age of 80.

Born on July 18, 1945, in Independence, Missouri, Donna lived a full and spirited life defined by courage,...

Bettye McKinley

Bettye McKinley

October 8, 2025

Bettye Gravley McKinley, 93, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at 9:25am on the morning of October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 1, 1932, at her family home at 1511 Idlewild Avenue in Green Cove Springs, Bettye was the first child of James Gravley and Vera Moody. A 1950 graduate of Clay High School,...

Patricia Ann Pearce

Patricia Ann Pearce

October 7, 2025

Patricia Ann Pearce (nee Pheneger) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Fleming Island, Florida.

She was born to Robert and Helen Pheneger on February 20, 1947, in Abington, Pennsylvania. Pat graduated from Neshaminy High School and later married George “Skip” Pearce, in 1968.

Pat will be remembered for her warm and loving smile, her kind and sharing heart, and...