Obituaries

Sandra J. Sepuch

Sandra J. Sepuch

September 17, 2017

Sandra J. Sepuch, 75, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away September 17, 2017.  She was born on March 3, 1942 in Chicago, IL to parents, Arthur and Jean (Harwood) Walker.  Mrs. Sepuch was a homemaker and had resided in the Jacksonville area since 1996.  She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, the Shrine Ladies, the Flying Fezzes and...

Clarence Primeau

Clarence Primeau

September 17, 2017

Clarence “Cap” PrimeauOctober 7, 1936 – September 17, 2017Cap passed away on September 17, 2017 in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 80.He was born to Alexander and Elizabeth Primeau on October 7, 1936 in Beaver Township, Michigan. Cap married Shirley Savage on November 23, 1957. He then married Juanita Pierce on December 4, 1976. He had...

Jon Leonard Braun

Jon Leonard Braun

September 16, 2017

Jon Leonard Braun, 72, of St. Augustine, FL passed away on September 16, 2017. He was born on November 8, 1944 in Oslo, Norway. Jon was extremely successful as the owner of Viking Auto, Electric & Air, Inc for almost 40 years before retiring.  He enjoyed playing golf and watching car racing.  Jon was the rock of his family and...

William "Willie" Baker, Jr.

William "Willie" Baker, Jr.

September 16, 2017

William “Willie” Baker, Jr., 87, of Middleburg, FL, passed away September 16, 2017.  He was born on April 18, 1930 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, William and Thelma (Mobley) Baker, Sr.  Mr. Baker served his country in the United States Army and had worked as a contractor.  He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, playing poker and pool...

Pauline M Denton

Pauline M Denton

September 15, 2017

Pauline Denton October 23, 1921 – September 15, 2017Pauline passed peacefully on September 15, 2017 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 95.She was born on October 23, 1921 in Grand Rapids, MI to parents Herschel and Viola (Shippee) Stratton. Pauline married her 1st husband Samuel Raby in 1939 he preceded her in death in 1969. They...

Opal Lorene Asher Lewis

Opal Lorene Asher Lewis

September 13, 2017

Our dear Opal Lorene Asher Lewis, lovingly known as ‘Mema’ by family and friends, finished her long and precious life with us on September 13, 2017. Good health and happiness were hers until very recently. Last month, she and her husband, Delmar Henry Lewis, celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary gathered with family at the Taylor Care Center in Jacksonville, FL....

Angie Thrift

Angie Thrift

September 12, 2017

Angie Longo Thrift of Middleburg, FL passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in a tragic automobile accident. She was born in Tampa, FL to Alfredo and Elena Longo.   Mrs. Thrift was an accomplished singer, artist and amateur photographer.  She was awarded the Editor’s Choice Award for outstanding achievement in poetry from Poetry.com and the International Library of Poetry. She...

Lewis Drew Wingard

Lewis Drew Wingard

September 12, 2017

                                           Lewis Drew Wingard March 8, 1935 – September 12, 2017   Lewis passed away on September 12, 2017 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 82.   He was born to Reuben and Nellie (Hicks) Wingard on March 8, 1935 in Birmingham, AL.   Lewis married his first wife in 1957 and they had two daughters, Carrie, Sherri.      He met...

Marty Justus

Marty Justus

September 12, 2017

Marty Justus, 53, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on September 12, 2017. He was born on November 17, 1963 in Plantation, FL to parents Leo and Kay (Mincey) Justus. Marty was a lifelong resident of the area and of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and Gator football.  He was a beloved son, father and grandfather. Marty...

Dixie Lee Likens

Dixie Lee Likens

September 11, 2017

Dixie Lee Likens, 80 years old, went to be with the LORD, on September 11, 2017. Dixie was born in Washington DC, on June 9, 1937. She lived in Jacksonville, FL and Middleburg, FL for most of her adult life. She was a member of the Women of The Moose, Chapter 2029 Middleburg, FL; she worked at Florida Christian in...

James Henson Biggs, Jr.

James Henson Biggs, Jr.

September 10, 2017

James Henson Biggs, Jr., 74, of Orange Park, FL passed away on September 10, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1942 in Savannah, GA to the late James Sr. and Annie (Clark) Biggs. James was a member of First Baptist Church in Orange Park, FL and was also retired from CSX. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Pauline Mosley Williams

Pauline Mosley Williams

September 9, 2017

Pauline Mosley Williams, 79, of Middleburg, FL passed away peacefully at her home on September 9, 2017. She was born on September 6, 1938 in Clay Hill, FL to the late Vollie and Pearl Mosley and was a lifelong resident of the area. Mrs. Williams enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and arts & crafts.  She was a loving mother who cared for...

Janice Shields

Janice Shields

September 7, 2017

Janice Shields, 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away September 7, 2017.  She was born on February 6, 1932 in New Athens, Ohio to the late Guy Fletcher and Essie (Hite) Graham.  Mrs. Shields came to the area in 1991 from Miami, FL and was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Clay County Historical Society.  She...

George Baccash

George Baccash

September 6, 2017

George Baccash   July 28, 1930 - September 6, 2017   George Baccash of Jacksonville, Florida passed away September 6, 2017 to be with God and his grandson Ronnie "Little George" Pickett, whom he loved dearly.   George is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Frances E Baccash; his two children Richard B Baccash (Sandy) and Cynthia B Pickett (Jeff); his...

James Frederick Dougherty

James Frederick Dougherty

September 6, 2017

James Frederick Dougherty, 73, of Middleburg, FL, passed away September 6, 2017.  He was born on April 28, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John Joseph and Clara Marie (Hauenstein) Dougherty.  James came to the area 11 years ago from New Jersey and was of the Catholic faith.  He enjoyed fishing and collecting Betty Boop dolls.  James proudly served...

Frances E. Williams

Frances E. Williams

September 5, 2017

Frances E. Williams, 88, of Orange Park, FL, passed away September 5, 2017.  She was born on March 30, 1929 in Green Cove Springs, FL to parents Ira and Mary (Durban) Rivers.  She worked as a cashier in the grocery business and in her free time enjoyed embroidering, yardwork, puzzles and especially her dogs and cats. Mrs. Williams was preceded...

Michelle Perrie

Michelle Perrie

September 3, 2017

Michelle Perrie, 42, of Palatka, FL, passed away September 3, 2017.  She was born on November 25, 1974 in Palatka, FL to parents, Leonard and Dale (Phillips) Taylor. Michelle was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church.  She loved her family, had a heart of gold and she enjoyed horseback riding and doing...

Sarah Louise Lane

Sarah Louise Lane

September 2, 2017

Sarah Louise Lane, 90, of Middleburg, FL, passed away September 2, 2017.  She was born on November 16, 1926 in New Orleans, LA to parents Edward and Olga (Seiler) Hill, Sr.  Mrs. Lane was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Middleburg.  She had been a member of the Garden Club of Jacksonville, the Riverside Preservation Club...

Leonard Earl Miller

Leonard Earl Miller

September 2, 2017

Leonard Earl Miller, 49, of Middleburg, FL, passed away September 2, 2017.  He was born on October 1, 1967 in Plant City, FL to parents Charles and Eloise (Alderman) Miller.  https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/WQBX6FH3ZQSLK269Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel.  The family will receive friends in the chapel from 1:00 pm until service time.

Barbara Poteete

Barbara Poteete

August 30, 2017

Barbara Poteete, 79, of Middleburg, FL, passed away August 30, 2017.  She was born on September 21, 1937 in Mooresville, NC to the late William E. and Lillian Mae (Byrd) Phillips. Barbara came to the area in 1973 from North Carolina and was a member of the Clay Hill Baptist Church.  She enjoyed bingo, working in her yard and watching...