Obituaries

Mary E. Jakeman

Mary E. Jakeman

August 8, 2016

Mary E Jakeman, 89 passed away peacefully at her home on the 8th of August 2016. Mary was born in Greenfield on September 11, 1926 daughter of Clifford and Eleanor (Booker) Avery. She was a graduate of Arms Academy and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Mary enjoyed numerous activities throughout the years: Church, Garden Club (Flower arrangements and judge),...

Abbie Carolyn Hood

Abbie Carolyn Hood

August 8, 2016

Abbie Carolyn Hood, 95, of Orange Park, FL passed away August 8, 2016 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Meredith Ann Viscariello

Meredith Ann Viscariello

August 4, 2016

It is with great sadness that the family of Meredith Ann Viscariello (nee Ellison) announces her passing after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Meredith passed away on August 4, 2016 at the Northeast Community Hospice on Sunbeam Road in Jacksonville. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 48 years, Paul Viscariello, and her three sons Steven, David,...

Linda M. Vinson

Linda M. Vinson

August 4, 2016

Linda M. Vinson, 70, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 in Orange Park, Florida. She was born on April 12, 1946 in Key West, Florida to parents, Wallace F. Vinson and Edith Dunn Vinson. Linda moved back to the area in 2004 coming from Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Vinson is predeceased by her parents and brother, John...

Emma Darlene Rivers

Emma Darlene Rivers

August 3, 2016

Emma Darlene Rivers, 49, of Middleburg, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2016. She was born on March 27, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents, Riley and Mary (Yarber) Canterbury. Emma was a lifelong resident and enjoyed being in her garden and going fishing. She loved spending time with her family and cherished her grandchildren. Emma will be deeply missed...

Margaret L. Baumann

Margaret L. Baumann

August 3, 2016

Margaret passed away peacefully on August 3, 2016 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 93. She is survived by sons, Phillip of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, William Church of Enterprise, Alabama, and daughter, Barbara DeNamur of Cincinnati, Ohio. Margaret had 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She was born on February 15, 1923 to parents Oscar and Madeline...

Ralph Edward Brown, Jr.

Ralph Edward Brown, Jr.

August 1, 2016

Ralph Edward Brown, Jr., 62, of Middleburg, Florida passed away Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born on November 6, 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida to Ralph E. Brown, Sr. and Frances Brown. He was a lifelong resident and attended Hibernia Baptist Church. Ralph enjoyed sports, especially NASCAR and Florida State Seminoles football. Mr. Brown loved spending time with his family...

Alma Lukosiunaite Shillcutt

Alma Lukosiunaite Shillcutt

July 29, 2016

Alma was born on 14 November, 1971 in Panevezys, Lithuania, USSR as the only child of Zigita Dupiniene - Udrenaite Klemensa (1 May 1943 - Living) and Jonas Lukosiunas (1942 - 1998). She passed away in Orange Park Florida on 29 July 2016 as the wife of Donald Dee Shillcutt Jr (surviving spouse). She was the Mother of Kevin Luke...

Lee R. Van Sickle

Lee R. Van Sickle

July 23, 2016

Lee R. Van Sickle, 97, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away July 23, 2016. BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

David "Andy" Anfinson

David "Andy" Anfinson

July 23, 2016

On the beautiful, sunny afternoon of July 23, David “Andy” Anfinson passed away peacefully in his home and was finally able to join his wife, Cindy, in heaven. Andy enjoyed an eventful 74 years. Andy was born on February 27, 1942 in Fargo, North Dakota, to Mayme and Raymond Anfinson. He was born into a large family as the 2nd...

Dewey S. Mercer

Dewey S. Mercer

July 22, 2016

Dewey S. Mercer, 59, passed away July 22, 2016. Dewey was born on October 24, 1956 in Miami, Florida. Dewey is survived by his mother, Betty Woehle; sisters, Shirley Haymen, Carolyn Martin, Marla Horne and Dianne Gray; brothers, Curtis Tacy and Allan Tacy; other family include Ann Gross, Harold Stamey, numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends. The family will...

Margie Ann Thomas

Margie Ann Thomas

July 22, 2016

Margie Ann Thomas, 79, passed away July 22, 2016. Mrs. Thomas was born on December 29, 1936 in Sumter County, Alabama and resided in Florida for 57 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Eugene Thomas. She is survived by a son, Jeff (Lynn) Thomas and daughter, Julie (Tim)...

Roy Keith Childers

Roy Keith Childers

July 21, 2016

Roy Keith Childers, 83, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away July 21, 2016, following a brief illness. He was born on December 23, 1932 in Gaffney, South Carolina to Roy Erwin and Lillian (Blanton) Childers. Roy attended the University of South Carolina and honorably served in the United States Navy for 12 years. Mr. Childers lived in the Clay County...

Angela Lynn Harris Doherty

Angela Lynn Harris Doherty

July 20, 2016

Angela Lynn Harris Doherty, 45, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on July 20, 2016 with her Loving family by her side. She was born on January 29, 1971 in Green Cove Springs, FL. First and Foremost, She was a Loving Mother of three beautiful children. Besides Motherhood, teaching and cooking were her favorite pastimes. Angie Blessed the community...

Terry "Lil Terry" Jeffers, Jr.

Terry "Lil Terry" Jeffers, Jr.

July 15, 2016

Terry “Lil Terry” Jeffers, Jr., 49, of Middleburg, FL, passed away July 15, 2016. He was born on January 15, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida to parents Terry O. Jeffers, Sr. and Sherry Masche Craft. Terry was a lifelong resident of Middleburg and of the Christian faith. He loved his children above all else in this world. Terry was a loving...

Beverly Ann Olson

Beverly Ann Olson

July 14, 2016

Beverly “B” Ann Olson, 68, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2016 in her home at Moosehaven in Orange Park, FL. She was born on July 8, 1948 to parents Bernard E. & Mary Ellen (Boekholt) McCauley in Rockford, IL. Beverly wanted everyone to know that at the age of 7 she became a Christian. She loved the Lord and...

Richard L. Arnold

Richard L. Arnold

July 12, 2016

Richard L. Arnold, 64, of Middleburg, FL passed away on July 12, 2016. He was born on October 29, 1951 in Tupper Lake, New York to the late Maynard L. and Mildred K. (McDonald) Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a member of Clay Hill Church of God, a hardworking man that “told it how it was” and was his wife’s hero....

Theresa Dampier "T.D." Howie

Theresa Dampier "T.D." Howie

July 12, 2016

Theresa Dampier “T.D.” Howie, 92, lifetime resident of Jacksonville, FL, died July 12, 2016, after a brief illness. She was born in Jacksonville on February 9, 1924 to parents Horace Steve Dampier, Sr. and Pearl Daisy Poston. She had graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, class of ’42. T.D. was a member of Arlington United Methodist Church for over 60...

Richard Benjamin Appel

Richard Benjamin Appel

July 7, 2016

Richard Benjamin Appel, 90, of Middleburg, FL passed away at home on July 7, 2016. He was born July 29, 1925 in Baltimore, MD to the late William C. Appel and Agnes L. Readmond Appel. Mr. Appel has been a resident of the area since 1997 coming from Maryland and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Appel...

James A. Bazley

James A. Bazley

July 4, 2016

James A. Bazley, 70, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away July 4, 2016. He was born on November 19, 1945 in Jersey City, NJ to parents Alvin and Amelia (Cooper) Bazley. Mr. Bazley served his country in the United States Coast Guard and was an Accounting Supervisor for Petro Services. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...