Obituaries

Clayton Thomas Dukes, Sr.

Clayton Thomas Dukes, Sr.

October 25, 2013

Clayton Thomas Dukes, Sr., 99, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 25, 2013. He was born on March 17, 1914 in Willie, GA to parents John and Effie May Monroe Dukes. Mr. Dukes was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army Air Corps. He was a Bronze Star recipient and was the oldest known...

Johnnie Dean Finney

Johnnie Dean Finney

October 23, 2013

Johnnie Dean Finney, 91, of St. Augustine, FL passed away October 23, 2013 in Jacksonville. He was born on September 17, 1922 in Erick, OK to parents John and Ida Finney. He is survived by his son, Robert D. Finney and his wife, Bonnie, of St. Augustine, FL. Mr. Finney’s ashes will be interred in Texas. Please sign the family’s...

Gloria Lynn Bland Moreland

Gloria Lynn Bland Moreland

October 23, 2013

Gloria Lynn Bland Moreland, 42, of Keystone Heights, FL passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on May 10, 1971 in Green Cove Springs, FL to parents Charles Kenneth and Lola (Jolley) Bland. Lynn was a lifelong resident of Clay County, FL, was of the Baptist faith and attended Fresh Start Fellowship Church in...

Shelley Renee Dingler

Shelley Renee Dingler

October 22, 2013

Shelley Renee Dingler, 50, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 22, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. Shelley was born on February 15, 1963 in El Centro, CA to parents Curtis and Betty Jones. She is survived by her mother, Betty Jones; husband, James Dingler; son, Curtis Dingler; daughter, Jamie Dingler; sister, Deborah (Art) Browning; brothers, Carl (Leesa) Friley and Allen Jones;...

John "Bubba Dirt" Hough Jr.

John "Bubba Dirt" Hough Jr.

October 21, 2013

John “Bubba Dirt” Hough Jr., 67, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was born on October 18, 1946 in Jacksonville, FL to parents John A. Hough Sr. and Marie Hartley Hough. John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was very gifted with his hands and was able to repair anything and...

Walter DeWitt Snelling

Walter DeWitt Snelling

October 20, 2013

Walter D. Snelling, 82, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 20, 2013 at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs, FL. He is survived by his wife, Helen Gilbert Snelling, of Middleburg, FL; brother, Robert Snelling; step-daughter, Sandra Firlotte and her sons, John and Billy Firlotte of Middleburg, FL. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him....

Ronnie V Salyer

Ronnie V Salyer

October 19, 2013

Ronnie V. Salyer, 55, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 in a tragic accident. He was born to parents Charles and Annie Lou (Hatcher) Salyer on October 29, 1957 in Orange Park, FL. Ronnie was raised in Penney Farms FL and has been a resident in Clay County for the past 55 years. He was a...

Wyona Inez Fuller

Wyona Inez Fuller

October 18, 2013

Wyona I. Fuller, 86, of Green Cove Springs, FL made her journey to Heaven to join her husband, Herman C. Fuller of 62 years on Friday, October 18, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born to parents Ralph H. and Irene (Knowles) Smith on February 20, 1927 in Tarpon Springs, FL. Mrs. Fuller’s joy was her 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren...

Rebecca Dale Frisbee Chapin

Rebecca Dale Frisbee Chapin

October 18, 2013

Rebecca Dale Frisbee Chapin, 70, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 18, 2013. She was born on March 2, 1943 to parents Willard and Susie Fountain Frisbee. Mrs. Chapin was a Registered Nurse and had worked at Penney Retirement Community for numerous years before her retirement. She is survived by her sons, Raymond W. (Tanya) Chapin IV and Christopher Eric...

Shawn Patrick Young

Shawn Patrick Young

October 13, 2013

Shawn Patrick Young, 48, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2013 after a valiant fight with cancer. He was born on February 9, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY to parents David W Young, II and Mary Rose Dinatle Young. Shawn was of the Christian faith and truly loved God with all his heart. He attended and was a...

Ruth Ardell Getz

Ruth Ardell Getz

October 12, 2013

Ruth Ardell Getz, 93, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away October 12, 2013 in Orange Park, FL. She was born in Danielson, CT on October 30, 1919 to parents Chester A. and Bertha Rhorer Arnold and had lived in Green Cove Springs since 1974. She loved her family dearly, was an avid reader and loved shopping. She was a...

Tony Constantino

Tony Constantino

October 11, 2013

Tony Constantino (11-3-25 – 10-11-13) Devoted husband for 60 years to his wife, Frances Earlene. Loving father to Angie and Lisa. Proud grandfather to Jennefer, Lisa, Monica, Julie, Rosann, Samanthia, Stephanie and Noah. Mentor and advisor to the men in his women’s lives – Joe, Mark, Ron, Joe and Jacob. Great grandfather to Kyle, Aydan, Ryan, Maddy, Macy, Brandan, and...

Terry Lynn Chojnacki

Terry Lynn Chojnacki

October 11, 2013

Terry Lynn Chojnacki, 62, lifelong resident of Orange Park, FL passed away in her home on October 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert “Cubie” Chojnacki. She is survived by her mother, Gwen Chojnacki; brother, Kim Thomas Chojnacki; sister, Dawn Miller; cousin, friend and caretaker, Paula Wright; as well as numerous other cousins and friends. The...

Mrs. Jonnie Lou Braddock Pate

Mrs. Jonnie Lou Braddock Pate

October 11, 2013

Mrs. Jonnie Lou Braddock Pate, 82, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on October 11, 2013. She was born on February 12, 1931, in Callahan, FL, to parents John and Virginia Vanzant Braddock. Mrs. Pate had worked as an insurance claims clerk and had lived in the Clay County area for almost 40 years. She was a member of First...

William John Schweitzer

William John Schweitzer

October 10, 2013

William “Willy” Schweitzer, 59, of Middleburg, FL, passed away October 10, 2013. He was born on September 25, 1954 in Erie, PA to parents John and Edith Smith Schweitzer. He loved drag racing, motorcycles and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. Mr. Schweitzer never met a stranger and loved his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Gladys "Marie" Calloway

Gladys "Marie" Calloway

October 7, 2013

Marie Calloway, 56, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Monday, October 07, 2013. She was born on December 15, 1956 in Jacksonville, FL to parents John Franklin and Willie Mae Stringer Waddell. Marie loved watching football and was an avid Gator Fan. She also enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing and dancing. Marie was employed by Terry Johnson Painting for 27 years....

Frank "Rossi' Marr

Frank "Rossi' Marr

October 5, 2013

Frank “Rossi” Marr, passed away October 5, 2013 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 81. He was born to James and Ida Mae Marr on February 4, 1932 in Syracuse, New York. Rossi was employed by Emeritus Senior Living as a Chef and retired in 2009. He was a Life Member of the Cooking Club of...

Joshua Michael Duckworth

Joshua Michael Duckworth

October 4, 2013

Joshua Michael Duckworth, 38, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Friday, October 4, 2013. He was born on November 15, 1974 in Jacksonville, FL. Josh enjoyed fishing with his uncle David and watching Gator football. His friendly smile and vibrant personality will be welcomed in heaven but greatly missed by all of his loving family and...

Horace Eugene Brooker

Horace Eugene Brooker

October 2, 2013

Horace E. Brooker, 83, of Interlachen, FL, passed away October 2, 2013. He was born to parents Bruce and Lonie (Harris) Brooker on September 27, 1930 in Green Cove Springs. Horace was of the Baptist faith and loved fishing and baseball. He was known to all as the neighborhood ambassador and will be dearly missed by all of his loving...

Ruby Lois Padgett

Ruby Lois Padgett

October 1, 2013

Ruby Lois Padgett, 69, of Middleburg, FL passed away October 1, 2013. She was born in Little Rock, AR on July 13, 1944 to parents J.W. and Gladys (Stewart) Porter and had lived in Clay County since 1958 coming from Missouri. Mrs. Padgett had retired from the Clay County School Board as a bus driver with over 32 years of...