Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Rodney Allen Dodson, 70, of Keystone Heights, FL passed away January 8, 2024. He was born to parents Thurmond Edward and Norma Lee Dodson on May 7, 1953 in Charleston, WVA.

A graduate of the Christian Home and Bible School in Mt Dora, FL before joining the US Military serving both in the Army and the Navy. After serving he...

Jan 6, 2024

Emory Melvin Hayes 74, from Middleburg, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.

He was the son of Spurgeon R. Hayes and Lois M. Hayes. Born on May 29, 1949, in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

He enjoyed racing, working on cars and spending time outdoors.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and brother’s Cleveland Hayes and Spurgeon “PeeWee” Hayes.

A...

Jan 4, 2024

Douglas “Doug” Donald Parker, age 76, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL and resided there for 42 years before moving to Green Cove Springs in 1989. Douglas worked for the Jacksonville Shipyards and the sheet metal industry for 30+...

Jan 1, 2024

Kristopher Patrick Owen, better known as Kris, was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend born on October 5th, 1976 at the Naval Base in Charleston, SC. Being a bicentennial baby, Kris was born in a year of celebration, and he exemplified that in life. His contagious smile and laugh, his zest for life, his unconditional love for family,...

Dec 30, 2023

Ralph Edward Galbreath, 92, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on December 30, 2023.

He was born in Birmingham, AL to Marie and Walter Galbreath. He grew up around Ashville, AL, graduating from Ashville High School in 1950. He joined the military, which led to many travels including Alaska.

Ralph met the love of his life, Jackie after returning...

Dec 28, 2023

A man who wore many hats, David served in the Air Force, was a Christian missionary to the Navajo, a milkman, a school bus driver, a skilled auto mechanic, and ultimately, was employed by Northrop Grumman, where he would eventually retire. He sometimes worked three jobs to support his wife and seven children. David took night classes to secure a...

Dec 28, 2023

Jack Ryan Riddle, 80, formerly of Lockhart, South Carolina passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born May 14, 1943, and was a graduate of Lockhart High School and part of the Marine Reserves. He worked with CSX railroad and was affiliated with Black Creek Baptist Church. His hobbies included: golf and the University of Florida Gators football team.

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Dec 28, 2023

Jacquelyn Hale, age 70, of Florahome, FL, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born to Jerome and Grace Persick on October 8, 1953, in Arcadia, Wisconsin.

She worked with the United States Postal Office for 25 years and retired in November 2022.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and best wife anyone could ever ask for.

She loved...

Dec 27, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Muyres, age 84, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Tom was born to August and Marcella Muyres on October 15, 1939 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota and graduated from Sacred Heart High School.

Tom married his beautiful wife, Teddy Muyres on March 26, 1960 in Austin, Minnesota. They raised their four children in Austin...

Dec 26, 2023

Betty Jane (McCullough) Sizemore, 85, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away December 26 2023. She was born March 14, 1938 to Russell Berlin McCullough and Nelva Mae (Brown) McCullough in West Terre Haute, Indiana. 

 

Betty graduated from Concannon High School in West Terre Haute. Was an avid sports fan, she loved her St Louis Cardinals and Jacksonville Jaguars....

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 23, 2023

Lon Carl Fowler, 99, of Laurel, Nebraska, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Orange Park, FL. He was born on May 5, 1924 weighing in at 2.4 lbs. Lon was a true testament of a long and fulfilling life. He lived by conservative values and his greatest wish was to be able to vote in 2024. Lon proudly served...

Dec 23, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

Evangeline Lavertue, also known as Uma, age 79, of Jacksonville, Florida went to meet Jesus. She passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Henry J. Lavertue, and her mother & father Lois C. Stockson and Gilbert C. Stockson, both from Maine. 

She will be remembered as...

Dec 19, 2023

Russell “Russ” R. Green, age 76, of Green Cove Springs, Fl. passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 1, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois to Francis and Ruth Green. Russ was preceded in death by his father Francis E. Green Sr., mother Ruth E. Green, and his Brother Francis E. Green Jr....

Dec 19, 2023

James Littleton, ABHC RET, USN passed away on December 19, 2023. He was born on January 17. 1940 in McKeesport, PA. He served 20 years for his country in the USN. After his retirement he worked for the Great Atlantic Boiler Service. He then fulfilled a dream: he was the owner of the Lakeshore Bar for 20 years. He enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2023

Rafael Mas Morales 

Rafael went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2023. He was a grateful and joyful man. His favorite sport was baseball and in his youth he played as a pitcher. His grand and great-grandchildren enjoyed the best of his life. He is survived by his adult children, Alma, Rafael (Papo), Annette, Niurka, and Dayna;...

Dec 16, 2023

Dec 14, 2023

James Lamar Wilson III age 74 of Orange Park, FL passed away December 14, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Carole Wilson and two children: Douglas Lamar Wilson (Leslie Wilson) and Dr. Matthew Robert Wilson (Kelly Wilson). He is survived by two grandchildren: Theodore Jonathan Wilson and Henry Christopher James Wilson.   He is survived by two sisters: Sandra Wilson...

Dec 14, 2023

Roy James Langlais, 80, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1943 in Northampton, MA to Paul Emile and Bernice Langlais. Roy’s life epitomized service, evident in his unwavering dedication during his twenty years of service in the US Navy, where he achieved the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. During...