Obituaries

Barbara Ann Schiffer

Barbara Ann Schiffer

July 2, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Ann Schiffer, 75, of Orange Park, FL, formerly of Chauncy, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother, military wife, and friend. Barbara was loved by her family and cherished for her devotion to creating a loving home for her children. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Eugene Schiffer;...

Leon F. "Sunshine" Hendricks

Leon F. "Sunshine" Hendricks

June 27, 2013

Leon F. “Sunshine” Hendricks, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away June 27, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1940 in Green Cove Springs to parents, Frank and Nellie (Roberts) Hendricks. Mr. Hendricks loved his family, playing with his grandkids, fishing, vacationing in the Smokey Mountains, gardening, going to gospel...

Arlene Owens

Arlene Owens

June 25, 2013

Arlene Owens, 65, of Green Cove Springs, FL for the past 63 years passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. She was born on March 19, 1948 in Grundy, VA to parents Lawrence Ratliff and Dora “Dot” Ratliff. Arlene was an LPN for over 25 years at Clay Memorial Hospital and a Case Manager for the Clay County Council On...

Martha Sue Skinner

Martha Sue Skinner

June 22, 2013

Martha Sue Skinner, 92, passed away June 22, 2013 at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek in St. Johns, FL. A loving wife and wonderful mother, she was born on April 6, 1921 in Sullivan, IN to parents Bert Lisman and Jennie Boone. While in Sullivan, she was a very active member of Mount Calvary Methodist Church and later joined Sullivan...

Phillip Pavela

Phillip Pavela

June 22, 2013

Phillip Pavela, 79, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013. He was born on July 14, 1933 in Chicago, IL to parents Phillip and Julia Rice Pavela. Mr. Pavela was a Korean War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Air Force. He worked in sales and management for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, retiring...

Robert Grady Rivers

Robert Grady Rivers

June 21, 2013

Robert Grady Rivers, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born on December 3, 1945 in Green Cove Springs, FL to parents, Arthur Frederick and Marguerite Smith Rivers. He was retired from the city of Jacksonville as a Waste Water Operator. Robert was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 40 years Peggy...

John Robert Scott

John Robert Scott

June 18, 2013

John Robert Scott, 75, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away June 18, 2013 after a short illness. He was born on February 28, 1938 in Daytona Beach, FL. to Martin L. and Margaret Burrill Scott. John Scott was a Navy veteran who served for four years. He worked for the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL as a security guard for...

Baby Boy Woodrow Leon Miller

Baby Boy Woodrow Leon Miller

June 18, 2013

Baby Boy Woodrow Leon Miller passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Woodrow was born on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Orange Park, Florida. His precious memory will live forever in the hearts of his loving family, which includes: his parents, Oakley E. Miller and Desaree Elaine Robinson; brothers, Oakley E. Miller, III and Amanuelle Miller. The family will...

Lowell Moody, Sr.

Lowell Moody, Sr.

June 17, 2013

Lowell Moody, Sr., 74, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away June 17, 2013. He was born on March 16, 1939 in Kissimmee, FL to parents Henry and Doris Thomas Moody. Mr. Moody served his country in the United States Army and had worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, gardening and being an outdoorsman. Mr. Moody will...

Travis O'Neil Barton

Travis O'Neil Barton

June 17, 2013

Travis O’Neil Barton, age 83, of Green Cove Springs, passed away on June 17, 2013, while in the care of Community Hospice of Mandarin. Born in Boldo, Alabama, Mr. Barton completed high school in Jasper, Alabama, where he worked for the J.C. Penney Company before serving in Japan during the Korean Conflict. Returning from military duty to his hometown, he...

Maj. John L. Daigle, Sr. (Ret.)

Maj. John L. Daigle, Sr. (Ret.)

June 17, 2013

US Army Maj. (Ret.) John L. Daigle, Sr., 84, of Green Cove Springs died June 17, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Brainerd, Minn. June 13, 1930 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Daigle and received a master's degree in business from the University of Minnesota. He served 26 years in the U.S. Army...

William "Bill" Edward Roboch

William "Bill" Edward Roboch

June 14, 2013

William “Bill” Edward Roboch, 63, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on June 14, 2013. He was born on January 14, 1950 in Alberta, Canada to parents Nicholas and Ethel Rosco Malackany. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. William was retired from NADEP in Jacksonville FL. His memory will live on in...

Thomas Arnold Wasdin

Thomas Arnold Wasdin

June 13, 2013

Thomas Arnold Wasdin, 88, died June 13, 2013 in Orange Park Medical Center He was born September 6, 1924 to parents Hiram Matthew Wasdin and Bessie Jane Abernathy Wasdin in Graham, Bradford County, Florida. He was the grandson of Hiram Daniel Wasdin and Ellen Josephine Gill Wasdin, early settlers of Bradford County, Florida (having moved from Pierce County Georgia). He...

David James Evans

David James Evans

June 2, 2013

David James Evans, 52, resident of Green Cove Springs, FL for the past 35 years passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was born on August 30, 1960 in Schenectady, NY to parents Charles T. Evans, Jr. and Florence Miller Evans. David was a Professional Truck Driver who enjoyed cross country trucking with his wife. He was an avid...

Wendy Gale Wilson

Wendy Gale Wilson

June 1, 2013

Wendy Gale Wilson, 46, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born on July 20, 1966 in Green Cove Springs, FL to parents, William Asble and Mary Parrish. Wendy was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs. She loved spending time in Spring Park where she and her husband were married. Wendy loved...

Arthur L. Hall

Arthur L. Hall

May 31, 2013

Arthur L. Hall, May 19 1924 – May 31, 2013. Married Catherine A. Whitty April 20, 1946. Married Susanna J. Preller December 27, 1969. Four children: Arthur Jr, Mark William, Joanne Catherine, Marcia Lee. Eight grandchildren. Seven great-grandchildren. Graduated MIT, 6/45 & 2/46, BS & MS, Chemical Engineering. Held office in Phi Sigma Kappa, Alpha Chi Sigma, AIMME, and member...

Robert Hamilton Ruth

Robert Hamilton Ruth

May 29, 2013

Robert Hamilton Ruth, 83, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on May 29, 2013. Robert was born in Baynesville, Maryland on January 23, 1930. Robert worked as an Insurance Executive for Marsh McLennan Companies where he retired in 1995. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with family and friends. Robert is survived by his wife, Barbara E. Ruth, his brother...

Damon Austin Terry

Damon Austin Terry

May 28, 2013

Damon Terry, 39, passed away May 28, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Janice (Ernest) Townsend; father, Fred (Debbie) Terry; children, Sean O'Connell, Logan Lancaster, Keelin Terry, Hanna Terry; brothers, Mark, Rick, Sean, Ian and Dan Terry; sister, Kim McCann; step-sister, Dana Bordsen; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. The family will receive friends at Broadus-Raines Funeral Home...

Alice Yvonne Kemp

Alice Yvonne Kemp

May 27, 2013

Alice Yvonne Kemp, 75, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013. She was born on May 21, 1938 in Crescent City, FL to parents, Joe and Elizabeth Massey Jackson. Mrs. Kemp has been a resident of Green Cove Springs for the past 49 years. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Decoy...

Deborah C. Ellington

Deborah C. Ellington

May 25, 2013

Deborah C. Ellington, 55, of Middleburg, Florida passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was born on March 18, 1958 in Anderson, South Carolina to parents, Sam and Mary (Hall) Edwards. She is survived by her mother as well as her companion, Roy Greathouse. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 17, at 2 pm at Riverside Memorial...