Obituaries

William L. "Bill" Huether

William L. "Bill" Huether

February 13, 2013

William L. Huether, Jr. 75, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on February 13, 2013 He was born in Altoona, Pa. on October 21, 1937 to William L. Huether and Catherine Dillon Huether. After his mother's death in 1942, he was raised by his father and step-mother, Helen Delozier Huether. He graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in 1955 and...

Jane Kasprzak Orkwis

Jane Kasprzak Orkwis

February 11, 2013

Jane Kasprzak Orkwis, 89, passed into God’s light on Monday, February 11, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband John of 64 years, she leaves behind daughters Victoria Croft (Lee), Virginia Mangino (Larry), Jayne Godsey (Bobby) and sons Dr. John Orkwis and Dr. Paul Orkwis (Pauline). Also 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was born January 16, 1924 to Boleslawa...

Betty Jane Dennard Mordente

Betty Jane Dennard Mordente

February 11, 2013

Betty Dennard Mordente 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 11 February, 2013. Betty, a native of Jacksonville graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and from there went on to a promising job with AT&T. Soon after, she married Joe whose career in the military service allowed them to travel extensively. Upon military retirement...

Kimalee E Robinson

Kimalee E Robinson

February 10, 2013

Kimalee E. Robinson, 88, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on Feb. 10, 2013. She was born to parents, Michael Potronick and Annabelle Taylor in Old Forge, PA, and was of the Catholic faith. She met the love of her life, Arthur G. Robinson and got married on July 19, 1969. She lived in Tucson, AZ, before moving to the...

Glen Wesley Masters

Glen Wesley Masters

February 8, 2013

Glen Wesley Masters, 65, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away on Feb. 8, 2013. He was born on December 4, 1947 to parents, Glen Alfred Masters and Esther Booth in Jacksonville, FL where he resided his entire life. He enlisted into the United States Navy where he served 8 honorable years. He married the love of his life, Mildred...

Sherman Griffis

Sherman Griffis

February 7, 2013

Sherman Griffis, 58, of Middleburg, FL, passed away to be with his son, Timothy Joe Griffis in heaven on February 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Talitha J. Griffis; his 3 sons, Sherman Griffis Jr., Charles V. Griffis, and Steven Griffis; as well as many other relatives. There will be no services per his wishes....

Robert Charles Davenport Sr.

Robert Charles Davenport Sr.

February 7, 2013

Robert C. Davenport, Sr., 53, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 7, 2013 at his home. He was born in Kokomo, IN to parents, William Walker and Shirley Leisure and had lived in the Middleburg area his entire life. Mr. Davenport loved his family deeply, enjoyed helping others, fishing, race cars, working in his yard and building things. He was...

Crystal Yvonne Wright-Whitcomb

Crystal Yvonne Wright-Whitcomb

February 7, 2013

Crystal Yvonne Wright-Whitcomb, 48, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2013. She was born on September 3, 1964 in Perry, FL. She has been a resident of Clay County for the past 18 years. Crystal was of the Baptist faith and attended Faith Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors in the sun and planting...

Linda Caldwell Guswiler

Linda Caldwell Guswiler

February 3, 2013

Linda C. Guswiler died peacefully at her home where she was lovingly cared for by Community Hospice February 3, 2013. She was born September 19, 1940 in Gaffney, SC., and she was a graduate of Winthrop University. Linda received her Master’s degree in counseling from Western Carolina University. She taught in the Clay County School district before going to St....

Dorothy Wallace

Dorothy Wallace

February 3, 2013

Dorothy Wallace, of Orange Park, FL, passed away February 3, 2013 in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 92. She was born to Andrew and Anna Hemzik on May 8, 1920 in Binghamton, New York. Dorothy married John R. Wallace on July 3, 1943. They had 4 children, Wendy, Bonnie, Ronald and John. She worked many different...

Angela Dubowski

Angela Dubowski

January 31, 2013

Angela Dubowski, 75, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on January 31, 2013. She was born on August 13, 1937 in Itaporanga, Brazil, to parents, Carlos Odlevak and Carlota Konarik and was of the Catholic faith. She lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before moving to the local area in 1990. Angela loved animals, gardening, traveling, and volunteering at the animal shelter. Angela...

Frances Courtoy Saunders

Frances Courtoy Saunders

January 30, 2013

Frances Courtoy Saunders, 80, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away January 30, 2013. She was born in to parents, Lee Courtoy and Ola Freeman on February 15, 1932 in Moultrie, GA, and was a Southern Baptist by faith. Frances met the love of her life, Ernest E. Saunders and got married on June 15th, 1955. She resided in Tallahassee, FL,...

James J. Richardson

James J. Richardson

January 29, 2013

James J. Richardson, 84, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He was born on October 5, 1928 in Lima, OH to parents John E. and Francis Rothe Richardson. James has been a resident of Florida for over 30 years and was of the Baptist faith. He served his country honorably in the United States Army...

Daniel Charles Pike Jr.

Daniel Charles Pike Jr.

January 28, 2013

On 01-28-13, at the age of 64, Dan Pike, Jr., entered Heaven after suffering a heart attack at his Florida home. He is survived by his wife, Linda, three step children, his nine siblings and many close relatives and friends. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan (Betty) Pike, Sr., Dan Jr. was born in upstate New York, second eldest...

Nina Herrin Mobley

Nina Herrin Mobley

January 27, 2013

Nina Herrin Mobley, 92, of Orange Park, FL passed away January 27, 2013. A lifetime Florida resident, she was a member of Orange Park Presbyterian and St. Giles Presbyterian Churches. Mrs. Mobley loved her family, her grandchildren, cooking, and was a real animal lover. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, W. Dean Mobley, in 2007. She is...

Christine Harris Shreve

Christine Harris Shreve

January 21, 2013

Christine Harris Shreve, age 68, went home to be with the Lord January 21, 2012. She was born in Middleburg, FL to Donald and Della Harris. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, brothers Carlton, Clifton and Connie Harris and sister Carlene Masters. Survivors include her three sons Joe Frisbee, Raymond Frisbee and Kenneth Frisbee (Jenny) one step-son...

Raymond Walter Chapin, III

Raymond Walter Chapin, III

January 20, 2013

Raymond Walter Chapin, III, 69, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was born on December 9, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Chapin was a ship rigger and was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of Middleburg Masonic Lodge 107, F & AM and a past member of the Shrine Club. He enjoyed wood working,...

Wilbert "Will" Maki

Wilbert "Will" Maki

January 19, 2013

Wilbert “Will” Maki, passed away January 19, 2013 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 79. He was born to Alexander and Olga Maki on September 7, 1933 in Hancock, Michigan. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1961 as a traffic analyst and later worked as an investigator for the National Security Agency, retiring in 1980....

LCDR (Ret.) Jerrold "Jerry" Bradley Wilson

LCDR (Ret.) Jerrold "Jerry" Bradley Wilson

January 14, 2013

LCDR (Retired) Jerrold “Jerry” Bradley Wilson, age 80, of Fleming Island Florida went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2013. Jerry was born in Richfield Utah on June 14, 1932. Graduated High School in San Mateo California. Married Dorothy Eileen Beaman on October 14, 1950. Joined the United States Navy and specialized in Aviation Electronics. While in...

Nelda J. Smith

Nelda J. Smith

January 12, 2013

Mrs. Nelda J. Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 12, 2013. Nelda was born to Judge Ralph and Mable Jenner on November 24, 1926 in Oklahoma. She attended Oklahoma University and then went onto Western Kentucky University, where she attained her degree in education. While in college, she met her beloved husband, Thomas E. Smith while working...