Obituaries
Joyce Jeffers
June 8, 2026
Joyce Jeffers was born March 22, 1941. She passed away June 8, 2026. She was the wife of Harry Lee Jeffers. Joyce was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Fred and Merrill Alford. Joyce worked as a Clay County school bus driver, which she loved. She was a member of the Doctors Inlet Church of God. Joyce will be remembered for...
Henry Lee McKinney, Jr.
June 5, 2026
Henry Lee McKinney Jr., 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 5, 2026. Per his instructions, his family insists you know that he went out in a legendary surfing accident, and not from his brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on May 23, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida, Henry was a man who loved his family fiercely, never...
Benjamin Hill Ross
June 4, 2026
Benjamin Hill Ross, 86, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Born in Eufaula, Alabama, on July 19, 1939, Benjamin was the son of the late Charles Robert Ross and Estelle Coleman Ross. After graduating from Eufaula High School, he answered the call to serve his country, embarking on a distinguished 20-year career in the United States...
Marcus David Chesser
June 3, 2026
Marcus David Chesser, age 50, of Middleburg, FL passed away June 3rd, 2026. Mark was born July 27, 1975.
Mark enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, fishing, bonfires and spending time with family. Growing up around horses led him to become an amazing farrier. Mark took pride in his work, always teaching his skills to those that wanted to learn. He even taught...
Richard L. Garrison
June 2, 2026
Mr. Richard L. Garrison, age 101 years old, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on June 2, 2026, at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Florida.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Dulce Marie Garrison and his parents.
He is survived by two daughters, Rita Altman of Green Cove Springs, Florida and Rose Pavey (Carl) of Lake City,...
Marty Pigue Allen
June 2, 2026
Mrs. Martha “Marty” Pigue Allen, 79, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2026.
Marty was born on November 7, 1946, in Green Cove Springs, Florida, to the late Herschel Vernon Pigue and Martha Ramsey Pigue. On December 1, 1970, she married the love of her life, James Ronald “Ron” Allen, and together they...
Dennis M. Shurgalla
June 1, 2026
Dennis M. Shurgalla, age 76 years, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away June 1, 2026. He was born in St. Louis, MO to John and Ruth (Bogus) Shurgalla in 1950.
He moved to Baltimore, MD in 1962 and graduated from Patterson High School in 1967. He worked for the Social Security Administration for 5 years. He started working for the...
Ann Shirley Schultz
May 29, 2026
The much-beloved Ann Shirley Schultz of Green Cove Springs, FL quietly passed away May 29, 2026 at her eldest son’s home. She was 88 years old, born July 18, 1937 to Joseph Daniel Schultz and Gladys Clarise Schultz (née Barfield).
She worked doing what she enjoyed - fixing and repairing mechanical equipment at Maxwell House and Benners Glass Company. Even in...
Anthony Paul Ozgowicz
May 27, 2026
With hearts shattered beyond words, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Anthony Paul Ozgowicz, who left this world on May 27, 2026, at the age of 16. Anthony was more than a son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a young man whose smile could light up a room, whose presence could bring laughter to an...
Ronnie Gene White
May 22, 2026
Ronald (Ron) Gene White, age 94 of Penney Farms, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at the Penney Retirement Community Pavilion. He was born on August 6, 1931 in Switz City, Indiana to the late Mary Fern (Haskett) White and Vern White. He was one of 7 children.
He is survived by his loving wife, Vivian Jeannette (Davis) White...
Helen Marie Blaskis
May 21, 2026
Helen Marie Blaskis, age 95, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away peacefully May 21, 2026, at Spring Gardens Fleming Island. She was born on December 3, 1930, in Grand Haven Michigan to Rudolph and Margaret (Kundelius) Hodal. She married the love of her life, William (Bill) Blaskis, on April 25, 1953.
Helen graduated from Mercy Central School of Nursing in 1951....
Beverly R. Vincent
May 21, 2026
Beverly R. Vincent, age 85, of Orange Park, FL passed away on May 21, 2025.
Full obituary forthcoming.
Bryce Dewayne Austin
May 20, 2026
With heavy hearts and countless memories, we announce the passing of a truly unique soul, Bryce Dewayne Austin, who left this world far too soon at the age of 20 on May 20th, 2026.
Born and raised in Clay Hill, Bryce was a God-loving boy who grew up with the biggest smile that could light up any room. He lived life...
Robert Earl Kunz
May 18, 2026
Robert E. Kunz, age 88, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert E. Kunz was born on July 23, 1937, in Springfield, Illinois, and lived a life defined by faith, service, leadership, and unwavering devotion to his family.
In 1956, Robert married the love of his life, Donna C. Kunz, beginning a...
Lonnie Allan Tuttle
May 18, 2026
Lonnie A. Tuttle, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on May 18, 2026. He was born to Luther and Lois Tuttle on January 19, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his father Luther, mother Lois and brother Larry. He is survived by his wife Patricia, children Beth (Buddy) Cherry, Ryan Tuttle and Amy Stout, 5...
Sandra Louise Sharpe
May 16, 2026
There are some people whose love becomes the foundation of a family, and for us, that person was Sandra Sharpe.
With broken hearts we share that Sandra passed away on May 16, 2026 at 12:27am. No words feel big enough for our loss, because she was so much more than a wife, mother, nana, and best friend—she was home. She was...
Marcia Ella Haslett
May 15, 2026
Marcia Haslett, 78, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, with her children and granddaughter by her side.
Marcia was born on December 28, 1947, in Vandalia, Illinois, to James and Shirley Curry. She was one of four children and was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, and her beloved husband of 51 years, SFC Verlin Haslett.
She is survived...
Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls
May 15, 2026
Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls
January 30, 1941 – May 15, 2026
It is with deep love and remembrance that we announce the passing of Eleanor Kaczmar Qualls of Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Born and raised in Goshen, New York. She was the daughter of Catherine and John Kaczmar. Eleanor was the youngest of fourteen. She spoke often of her childhood. She enjoyed telling stories...
Roger D. Raines
May 14, 2026
Roger Dale Raines, known by family and friends as “Papa Roger,” died a peaceful death, surrounded by loved ones on May 14th, 2026 in Loves Park IL. Born as one of eight siblings in Nashville Tennessee on September 4th, 1950, Roger was a beacon of kindness, humor, faithfulness, and love. Dedicating his life to the Lord and serving those around...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Ivey Sapp
May 14, 2026
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ivey Sapp
March 18, 1948 – May 14, 2026
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ivey Sapp, age 78, of Fleming Island, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 18, 1948, in Palatka, Florida, Gwen was raised in Green Cove Springs, where she graduated from Clay High School in 1966, then attended...
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