Obituaries

February 29, 2024

February 28, 2024

William “Bill” Francis Sepuch, age 86, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on February 28, 2024 of natural causes. Bill was born to John and Mary Sepuch on January 29, 1938, in Windber, Pennsylvania and grew up with his four sisters (Mary, Elenor, Barbara, and Ethel) and one brother (Joe) primarily in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After 22 years of serving our country...

February 28, 2024

Sally Ann O'Quinn, 79, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 28, 2024, at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Sally was a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her son Nolan Crawford (Karen), her daughter Lori Rodriguez, her grandchildren Brandon Crawford, Bryan Rodriguez, Keeon Shaw, Nathan Crawford & Megan Crawford, her great-grandchildren Mikal Crawford, Makenzy Crawford & Amelia...

February 27, 2024

Virginia Shawlene Whalin, a dear mother to her children, sadly lost her battle with Alzheimer’s on February 27th, 2024.  She was born in Jacksonville, Fl. on September 22nd, 1942. 

Virginia served our country through Civil Service for 30 yrs with the Department of Defense. She was well known for her love of crafts, all of her animals, Safari animals,...

February 26, 2024

David Dean Mack, born on February 8, 1966, in Englewood, CO, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2024. A memorial service will be held in his honor at First Black Creek Baptist Church, 3904 State Road 16, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, on Saturday, March 2nd, at 11 AM.

David graduated from Englewood High School in 1984...

February 26, 2024

Stephanie Louise Wilson, 51, of Lake Asbury, Florida went to be with her Lord on February 26th 2024. Born in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois on October 31st 1972 to Kay Frederick Wallace and Stephen Wesley Wallace. Stephanie proudly served in the United States Navy as an Aerographers Mate stationed in both New Jersey and Jacksonville Florida. After her Honorable Discharge from the...

February 26, 2024

Marcella “Marcy” A. Stachowiak of Fleming Island, Florida, originally Milwaukee, Wisconsin died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home after spreading 96 years of love. She retired from homemaking when she moved to the Allegro in 2013 after 63 years of dedicated service.

Marcy loved meeting new people and could strike up a conversation with a total stranger...

February 25, 2024

Charles Douglas Brown passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the age of 91. Charlie Brown, as he was known, was born on December 6, 1932 in Kingsland, GA to Crawford A. Brown and Laura Douglas Brown. He and his wife Peggy “Peg” Brown celebrated their 71st anniversary December 26, 2023. They were high school sweethearts, true partners in...

February 25, 2024

Loyd Warren Hogan, 76, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away on February 25, 2024 following complications of cancer. He was born on September 15, 1947, in Lake City, FL, to the late Emma and James Hogan.

Warren attended White Springs School and later earned associates degree at Florida Community College. 

Warren served in the U.S. Army for 11 months....

February 24, 2024

            Myrtice “Myrt” Tanner Gustafson passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida.  She was born on April 18, 1949, in Nicholls, Georgia where she lived with her parents, Albert and Eula Tanner and five siblings, one of which survives her, Ruth Rewis of Douglas, Georgia.  She married Edwin “Sherwood” Gustafson, Jr. on November...

February 23, 2024

Leslie Carlie Jeffers, 88, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on September 12,1935 to George and Joan (Mosley) Jeffers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother and playing golf. He especially loved his family, spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother...

February 23, 2024

Scott D. Huffman, 48, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 23, 2024.  He was born on June 22, 1975 in Cape Girardeau, MO to parents, Ronald Huffman and Rebecca (Brown) Foister.

He loved his nephews, video games, music and will be remembered as a big-hearted, loving individual.

He was preceded in death by Mother Rebecca and Father Ronald and is...

February 19, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Allen Dukes, 61, born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 29, 1962, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Orange Park, Florida. He was born to Clayton and Lois Dukes. Charlie graduated from Orange Park High School and became the proud owner of First Coast Tree Service Inc. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church.

Charlie had...

February 18, 2024

Leo Kaczmar Jr., 62, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on February 18, 2024. 

Born in Jersey City, NJ to his parents, Leo and Mary Rose Kaczmar (Breen) on February 26, 1961. 

Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Rose Kaczmar and his brother, Edward Kaczmar. 

He is survived by his...

February 18, 2024

Ursula Maria Pugh, 79, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Sunday, February 18,2024. She was born in Germany on May 11,1944. Ursula retired from American Red Cross.

She spent her time taking good care of her dog, Homer, her cat, Lucky, and her husband, Arthur.

She will be remembered for her big heart for her family, as well as her...

February 16, 2024

Ernestine Messer Menendez, age 87, Middleburg, FL went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024. Mrs. Menendez was born in Nash, North Carolina, married Jose Menendez, her late spouse in 1954 and later relocated to Florida.

Mrs. Menendez was a strong believer in her faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Middleburg, FL. She...

February 16, 2024

Edward Lewis Larsen, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16th, 2024 at 4:30 pm at Clyde E. Lassen’s Veterans Nursing Home in St. Augustine, Florida. He was surrounded by his children, Bruce Larsen, Kathryn Forfa, and Karen May. Edward was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 16th, 1931 to Earling Adrian Larsen and Marie Jeannette (Bushman) Larsen....

February 15, 2024

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February 14, 2024

Elaine Halley, 75, of Orange Park, FL, passed away February 14, 2024.  She was born on January 5, 1949 in Fairmont, WV to parents Olis and Mary (Lee) Bennett. She had a B.A. Degree from West Virginia University.

Mrs. Halley moved to the local area in 1989 from Japan and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Survivors include...