Obituaries

Terrence Dale Cole

Terrence Dale Cole

October 30, 2014

Terrence Dale Cole, 73, of Jacksonville, FL passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1941 in Vassar, MI to parents, Edward and Almeda (Campbell) Cole. He had lived in Jacksonville for over 40 years. Mr. Cole had retired from the U.S. Navy after over 30 years of dedicated service having served...

Michael Barker Stokes

Michael Barker Stokes

October 30, 2014

Michael Barker Stokes, 59, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2014 after a faith filled battle against cancer. He was born on January 5, 1955 to William (Bill) Stokes and Edna Barker Stokes. He leaves behind his wife Nancy, sons Kevin and Brian as well as siblings William (Megan) Stokes, Rhonda (Riley) Rutland, and Marvin (Stuart)...

Henry Howell "Howie" Hodgson Jr.

Henry Howell "Howie" Hodgson Jr.

October 29, 2014

Henry Howell “Howie” Hodgson, Jr., 76 of Fleming Island, FL passed away October 29, 2014. He was born on January 29, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Henry and Deanna (Napier) Hodgson. Howie had lived in the area for most of his life. He had worked for the Barnett Bank as a fraud investigator, was a private investigator and the...

Hilda Faye Petrick

Hilda Faye Petrick

October 23, 2014

Hilda Faye Petrick, 73, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 23, 2014. She was born on March 22, 1941 in Willow Springs, NC to parents Thurlowe and Hilda Grey(Blalock) Adams. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Valerie) Strange and John (Tonia) Lotsman, both of Middleburg, FL several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday,...

Vernard Thomas Harrell

Vernard Thomas Harrell

October 23, 2014

Vernard Thomas Harrell, 72, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 23, 2014. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Sopchoppy, FL to parents Donald and Nellie (Harris) Harrell, who predeceased him, and had lived in Middleburg for over 50 years. He had retired as an owner/operator in the trucking industry and was a member of Son Rise Baptist Church...

Stella Minnie Milligan

Stella Minnie Milligan

October 22, 2014

Stella Minnie Milligan, 73, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 22, 2014. She was born on February 11, 1941 in Clay County, FL. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Peoria Cemetery.

Ryan Scott VandeSchraaf

Ryan Scott VandeSchraaf

October 18, 2014

Ryan "Scott" VandeSchraaf, 29, passed away on October 18, 2014

Barbara Eileen Rita Clegg Fitch

Barbara Eileen Rita Clegg Fitch

October 18, 2014

Barbara Eileen Rita Clegg Fitch was surrounded by family in her home when she went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2014 at age 83 in Fleming Island, FL. She was born May 3, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA to Frank and Viola Clegg. She graduated in Pre-Med from the University of Pittsburgh; and she worked at Presbyterian Hospital...

Mary Nichols Goodenow

Mary Nichols Goodenow

October 17, 2014

Mary Nichols Goodenow, 87, of Fleming, Island, FL, passed away October 17, 2014. She was born on March 24, 1927 in Bay Shore, NY to parents Frank and Lillian (Holder) Nichols. She had lived in Ft. Pierce, FL prior to moving to Fleming Island 9 years ago. Mrs. Goodenow was a communicant of the Catholic Church and a Charter Member...

Victoria Elaine Davis

Victoria Elaine Davis

October 16, 2014

Victoria Elaine Davis, 67, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away October 16, 2014.

Robert King

Robert King

October 15, 2014

Robert King, 60, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away October 15, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL. Robert worked as the Director of Child Support for the Clay County Clerk’s Office, retiring after over 20 years of service. He was active in the local Food Pantry in Green Cove Springs as well as politics....

The Rev. Paul N. Whitteberry

The Rev. Paul N. Whitteberry

October 14, 2014

Paul Nathan Whitteberry April 3, 1925 - October 14, 2014 The Reverend Paul N. Whitteberry passed away on October 14, 2014, at Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms, Florida. He was 89. He was born in Mulberry, Indiana on April 3, 1925, to Lawrence Benjamin and Fay Marie Whitteberry. He had four siblings: older sister Irene, and younger brothers John,...

George A Masud

George A Masud

October 12, 2014

GYSGT George A. Masud USMC, Ret., 88, passed away October 12, 2014. He was born on November 20, 1925 in Warren, RI to parents Charles and Matilda Yeamen Masud. Mr. Masud was a gunnery sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, retiring after 26 years of faithful service to his country. During that time, he proudly served his country as...

John Olle

John Olle

October 11, 2014

John Olle passed away October 11, 2014 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 84. He was born on April 17, 1930 to John and Marie Olle in Racine, Wisconsin. John was a very loving husband and father. He married Edna McGill on April 11, 1980. He was a truck driver for Rae Mare for 15 years....

Janet Louise Staefe

Janet Louise Staefe

October 9, 2014

Janet Louise Staefe, 66, of Middleburg, FL formerly of Palm Beach, FL passed away October 9, 2014. She was born on October 16, 1947 in Queens, NY to parents Nicholas and Joyce (Lenahan) Arth. She had moved to Middleburg in 2007 from Palm Beach and was a communicant of St. Luke’s Catholic Church. She was a proud mother and loved...

Andrea Lynne Briska

Andrea Lynne Briska

October 7, 2014

Andrea Lynne Briska, 71, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 in Fleming Island, FL. She was born on February 11, 1943 to parents Wren and Virginia Leighton Herbst in Fort Wayne, IN. She had been a resident of Jacksonville for the past 30 years and was of the Christian faith. Andrea was an insurance registrar...

Larry Phillips

Larry Phillips

October 7, 2014

Larry Phillips, 71, of Palatka, FL, passed away October 7, 2014. He was born on June 8, 1943 in Upland, CA to parents Walter and Marguerite Smith Phillips. Mr. Phillips had been the owner of Orange Park Paint and Body Shop and Larry’s Automotive. He worked as a paint and body man for Garber in Green Cove Springs as well...

Helen Hawkins

Helen Hawkins

October 6, 2014

Helen Hawkins, 77, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away October 6, 2014. She was born on March 6, 1937 in Cincinnati, OH to parents, James and Sarah Henderson Dixon. Mrs. Hawkins had worked in the milking department of Gustafson’s Dairy and enjoyed playing bingo, reading and buying Cash 3 lotto tickets. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Suda "Sue" A. Stiltner

Suda "Sue" A. Stiltner

October 3, 2014

Suda “Sue” A. Stiltner, 80, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away October 3, 2014. She was born on January 29, 1934 in Grundy, VA to parents John and Cora Mae Collins and had lived in Green Cove Springs since 1978. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and had retired from the Clay County School Board. She...

Gloria D. Mayer

Gloria D. Mayer

October 1, 2014

Gloria D. Mayer, 86, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away October 1, 2014. She was born on August 16, 1928 in Cleveland, OH to parents Anthony and Madeliene Chimera DeJovine. Mrs. Mayer received her degree in Elementary Education in 1950 from Case Western Reserve University. She taught first and second grade from 1950 to 1956 and was chosen to teach...