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John S. Gruel III

John S. Gruel III

Jul 4, 2012

John S. Gruel III, 71, passed away on July 4, 2012 under Hospice care in Orange Park, FL. John grew up in Pierce and Mulberry, FL graduating from Mulberry High School in 1958. He served in the US Army then went to the University of Florida graduating in agricultural economics in 1962. He received a master's degree in agricultural economics...

Frank E. Murphey

Frank E. Murphey

Jul 2, 2012

Frank E. Murphey, 69, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Monday, July 2, 2012. He was born on November 17, 1942 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Frank and Alice Murphey. He owned and operated the Middleburg Bait & Tackle Shop and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Murphey was an avid hunter and was a member of the NW...

Baby Girl Paizley Aniston Modlin

Baby Girl Paizley Aniston Modlin

Jun 29, 2012

Baby Girl Paizley Aniston Modlin, 2 mos., of Middleburg, FL, passed away suddenly June 29, 2012 in Orange Park, FL. She was born April 24, 2012 in Orange Park, FL to Tiffany Modlin. Other survivors include her brothers, Kyler and Mason Modlin; grandparents, Terry and Tamira Modlin; great-grandmother, Jean Modlin; great-great-grandmother, Ruth Mitchell; special family friends, Lamar and Nancy Grimes;...

Nellie Marie Van Sickle

Nellie Marie Van Sickle

Jun 28, 2012

Nellie Marie Van Sickle, 92, of Penney Farms, FL passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012. She was born on January 2, 1920 in Nicholasville, KY to parents Thomas and Nellie (Hill) Cook. Mrs. Van Sickle moved to the local area 23 years ago from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Nellie was of the Methodist faith and was a loyal and faithful...

Hollis Oxendine

Hollis Oxendine

Jun 28, 2012

Hollis Oxendine, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2012. He was born in Clio, SC to Willie and Okie Oxendine. Mr. Oxendine worked for Gustafson’s Dairy prior to retirement. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Geraldine Glisson Oxendine; daughters, Lynn Qureshi and Brittney Amerson; step-son, Joe Poole; sister, Lois Locklear; grandsons, Alexander...

Loretta Newcomer Bledsoe

Loretta Newcomer Bledsoe

Jun 27, 2012

Loretta Newcomer Bledsoe, 65, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She was born on September 3, 1946 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Robert and Eloise Cooner Newcomer. She was a homemaker and was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Bledsoe was a 1965 graduate of Paxon High School and was very active in keeping...

Dolores Bridges McAleer

Dolores Bridges McAleer

Jun 11, 2012

Dolores Bridges McAleer, 81, passed away on June 11, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. She was born September 11, 1930, in Savannah, GA. Dolores is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, John Paul McAleer, Jr.; sons, John Paul McAleer, III and Jeffrey Michael McAleer; daughter, Jessen McAleer; 7 grandchildren, 2 great granddaughters and brother, Richard Forest Bridges. She...

Worthen "Tommy" Amerson, Jr.

Worthen "Tommy" Amerson, Jr.

Jun 6, 2012

Worthen “Tommy” Amerson, Jr., 51, of Middleburg, FL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. He was born January 24, 1961 to mother, Mildred Collingwood in GA. Tommy moved to the local area 30 years ago from Bloomingdale, GA. In his spare time he enjoyed bass fishing and chewing “Dip”, Grizzly Fine Cut Natural. He also enjoyed watching Tony...

Evelyn Blanche Hayman Kent

Evelyn Blanche Hayman Kent

Jun 6, 2012

Evelyn Blanche Hayman Kent, 84, passed away across the veil of midnight on Wednesday, June 6, at her home in Jacksonville. A native Floridian born in Tampa, Blanche has lived in Jacksonville 62 years. She is survived by a sister, Virginia Hayman Pass; daughter, Mary Forrest; son, John H. Kent, Jr.; grandchildren, Amanda Forrest and Aaron Forrest; great-grandchildren, Dillon Arthur...

Loren E. Carter

Loren E. Carter

Jun 5, 2012

Loren E. Carter, 76, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. He was born on April 21, 1936 in Blackshear, GA to parents Hobson and Mamie Carter. Loren honorably served his country, in the United States Army. He moved to the local area in 1973 from Waycross, GA. Mr. Carter opened Automizer Auto Repair Shop off of...

Joyce Ann Haskell- Beynon

Joyce Ann Haskell- Beynon

Jun 5, 2012

Joyce Ann Haskell-Beynon, 80, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. She was born on December 1, 1931 to parents William and Nada (Haskins) Gray in Rochester, New York. Joyce moved to the local area in 1989 from Jamestown, NY. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Beynon and her late husband were both members...

Lonnie Woodrow DeGolyer

Lonnie Woodrow DeGolyer

Jun 5, 2012

Lonnie Woodrow DeGolyer, 96, of Middleburg, FL went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, June 5, 2012. He was born on May 27, 1916 in Jesup, GA to parents George Vernon and Essie Minnie Cercy DeGolyer. Mr. DeGolyer moved to the local area with his family when he was 16 years old and has lived here for the past 80...

Susan Fort Savino

Susan Fort Savino

May 31, 2012

Susan Fort Savino, 71, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012. She was born on September 19, 1940 in New York, NY to parents Peter and Constance Fort. Ms. Savino has been a resident of Clay County for the past 67 years. Susan was an avid animal lover, who loved her job as a dog groomer. She...

John Wesley May Jr.

John Wesley May Jr.

May 31, 2012

John Wesley May Jr. passed away May 31, 2012, in Orange Park, Florida. He was born December 29, 1914, in Newborn, Georgia. Upon graduating from high school, John joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps), which developed popular hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Some of the trails he worked on included the trails at Mt. LeConte, the Chimneys,...

Darlene Louise Thacker

Darlene Louise Thacker

May 30, 2012

Darlene Louise Thacker, 70, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away May 30, 2012. She was born in Washington, DC on January 19, 1942 to John and Thelma (Lamb) Cowan. She was a Christian and a life member of VFW Post #1988 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4505, both in Green Cove Springs, FL. She is survived by her...

George Harris

George Harris

May 30, 2012

George Harris, 90, of Penney Farms, FL passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. He was born in 1922 in Westville, NJ to parents George and Lidwina Harris. Mr. Harris was married in 1943 to Rose Myers and then shipped out on the USS Hutchinson, a U.S. Coast Guard frigate, spending 19 months in the South Pacific during WWII. Mr. Harris...

James Lamar Franklin

James Lamar Franklin

May 30, 2012

James Lamar Franklin, 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away May 30, 2012. He was born in Perry, FL on October 14, 1959. He loved his family dearly and loved fishing and boating. He was a real people person whose favorite hobby was talking to anyone and everyone. Mr. Franklin was predeceased by his brother, Donald Franklin. Survivors include...

Carmen Maria Villa Del Castillo Robles

Carmen Maria Villa Del Castillo Robles

May 29, 2012

Carmen Maria Villa Del Castillo Robles, 58, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. She was born on October 23, 1953 in New York City, NY to parents Jose and Monserrate (Robles) Burgos, Sr. Mrs. Robles moved to the area 11 years ago from Puerto Rico. She was the pastor and co-founder of Church of Restoration...

Harold R. Dixon

Harold R. Dixon

May 28, 2012

Harold R. Dixon, 56, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. He was born on December 27, 1955 in Del Rio, TX to Cecil and Ellen Dixon, Sr. Harold worked in construction and enjoyed playing guitar, drawing and working in the garden. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil L. Dixon, Sr. and is...

Otella Angel

Otella Angel

May 27, 2012

Otella Angel, 81, Orange Park, Florida, died Sunday May 27, 2012, at her home following a lengthy illness. Otella was born December 27, 1930 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late James and Lillie Duncan. She was a homemaker and pastor's wife for over 40 years. In addition to being Missionaries in Venezuela, Otella and her husband, the late...

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