Obituaries

Sep 27, 2023

Joyce Lynn Cornelius Klais, 85, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was the third child born to William and Dorothy Cornelius on March 4, 1938, in Greenville, Texas.

Joyce spent much of her young adult life in Houston, Texas, graduating from Lamar High School in 1956.  She was active in the...

Sep 25, 2023

Gloria Carver Lucas, aged 85, passed away on September 25, 2023.  She was a loving wife, devoted mother and sister, and married to her lifelong love, Brad Lucas, for almost 65 years.  She was the proud mother of 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. She was born to Harold and Georgia Carver in Portland, Oregon on September 14, 1938, joining her...

Sep 21, 2023

After almost two years to the day, Terry Ann Harris Rollen, 75, of Orange Park, Florida, was reunited with her beloved husband, Terry. She passed peacefully on September 21, 2023. An inspirational couple to so many, Terry and Terry’s contributions to their community will be sorely missed.

Terry was born to Sam and Margaret Harris on October 15, 1947, in...

Sep 12, 2023

Sep 12, 2023

Ann "Gram" Gambrell, a beloved member of the Green Cove Springs community, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born on May 4, 1926, to Guy and Ruby Wallace in Hapeville, GA. She graduated from Lee High School in Jacksonville, Florida. She dedicated many years of her life in service to her community...

Sep 11, 2023

Sep 11, 2023

Walter P. Koslo, Sr, 91, passed away on September 11, 2023. He was born on January 18, 1932, son of Basil and Agnes Koslo in Phoenixville, PA. He was married to Erma (Ernst) Koslo for 61 years. He served six years in the US Navy as a Tin Can Sailor on the USS Witek and also worked for 45 years...

Sep 11, 2023

Grady B. Law, age 99, was born June 16, 1924 and passed Monday, September 11, 2023. He graduated from Palm Beach High School, West Palm Beach, FL on June 5, 1942. Right after he graduated, Grady answered the call of his country, serving in the U.S. Navy as a Fighter Pilot aboard the USS Cowpens in the Pacific Theater during...

Sep 10, 2023

Alma Kendall of Green Cove Springs passed away Sunday September 10, 2023 following a brief illness. 

Born Alma Marie Bentley, June 9, 1959 to Herbert H Bentley (Tody) and Mildred Marie Falana, the youngest of five children. Alma was a lifelong resident of Clay County, working for various drug stores throughout the years, such as Bradleys, Revco and Eckerds...

Sep 10, 2023

Sep 8, 2023

Cherie Renee McClain (Peery), 54 of Middleburg, Florida, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at her home following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Cherie was born June 9, 1969, to James and Cheryl Peery in Denver, Colorado. As a child, the family moved to Middleburg while her dad was still in the Navy. Cherie initially started a career as...

Sep 6, 2023

Lea J. Harwell of Fleming Island, FL passed away on September 06, 2023 at Life Care Center of Orange Park after a fall and a long battle of trying to recover.

Lea was born to Bruce and Beatrice Jones in Pavo, Georgia. The family then moved to Pearson, FL.

Lea graduated from Pearson High School, and after graduation Lea attended...

Sep 5, 2023

Linda Lou Kirk Turner

Born April 23, 1950, in Philadelphia, Navy Hospital, was called to her new post by an Early Bell on September 5th, 2023, after a wonderful life teaching and learning from others.  She was the daughter of deceased parents Virgil Eaton and Evelyn Grace Kirk.

She leaves behind many beloved friends and family:  Jim, her husband, son...

Sep 4, 2023

Marilou S. Usher, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away on September 4, 2023 at the Penney Farms Pavilion for Health Care after suffering a stroke on August 27, the day before her 90th birthday.

Marilou was born to James A. and Isabel H. Spahr in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, the second of two girls, and lived within 10 miles of Collingdale for...

Sep 1, 2023

Aug 28, 2023

Jerri Lee Holland

April 13, 1964 ~ August 28,2023

 

Jerri Lee Holland, 59, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on Monday August 28, 2023. Jerri was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 13, 1964 to Pete Milenbaugh and Rose-Mary Ketchum/Taylor. She attended Palatka South High School. She was employed as Prepress Manager by a printing company called Print...

Aug 28, 2023

Homemaker, mom, and Navy wife of 63 years, Ruby Mae Little, 83 years old of Orange Park, Florida, passed away August 28, 2023.  She was born March 23, 1940, in Fort Pierce, FL to Edward Isacc Parker and Jennifer Louise Parker.  Ruby graduated from Fort Pierce High School and married Charles Ernest Little, US Navy Officer in 1958.  Ruby contributed...

Aug 27, 2023

Aug 25, 2023

Colonel Gene Lopreste sadly left the many people he loved and loved him, and joyfully went to be with Jesus on Friday, Aug 25, 2023 at the age of 89. Gene was born July 25, 1934 to immigrant parents and lost his father when he was 8. He took turns working and going to college and earned his degree from...

Aug 24, 2023

Marie Elizabeth McAllister of Middleburg, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 9:30am.  Born on February 25, 1933. Marie was blessed to live to be 90 and ½ years old!  She’s now with her husband, Daniel James McAllister who left us on July 22, 2017.

Marie was a loving and devoted mother to her children:  Daniel James Jr...