Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Emerys Owen

Richard "Dick" Emerys Owen

January 30, 2012

Richard “Dick” Emerys Owen, 74, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away January 30, 2012. He was born on January 6, 1938 in Klamath Falls, OR to parents, Emerys and Evelyn Louise Roberts Owen. He grew up in Peoria, IL and attended Woodruff High School and graduated from Bradley University. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and had served...

Albert H. Hamilton

Albert H. Hamilton

January 30, 2012

Albert H. Hamilton, 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL, entered into the Gates of Heaven on January 30, 2012. He was born on May 9, 1926 in Lexington, KY to parents James and Molly Tucker Hamilton and was one of 10 children. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was the driver of the military jeep...

Elizabeth "Betty" Connelly

Elizabeth "Betty" Connelly

January 29, 2012

Elizabeth “Betty” Connelly, 91, of Fleming Island, FL passed away January 29, 2012. She was born on November 4, 1920 in Olyphant, PA to Emmett and Constance Coleman and had lived here for 8 years, coming from Philadelphia, PA. She was a retired registered nurse and a catholic. Survivors include her daughters, Maureen (James) Reilly of Virginia and Connie (Bill)...

Ruth E. Scanlon

Ruth E. Scanlon

January 29, 2012

Ruth E. Scanlon, 80, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. She was born on May 26, 1931 in Dedham, Massachusetts to parents Wilfred and Theresa (Cooper) Belanger. Ruth moved to the local area in 2007 from Orlando, FL. Mrs. Scanlon was of the Catholic faith. Ruth will always be remembered as being outspoken, animated, a...

Bruce Junior McDade

Bruce Junior McDade

January 27, 2012

Bruce Junior McDade, 62, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. He was born on October 4, 1949 in Chipley, FL to parents Bruce and Mary Alice Hartzog McDade. He had worked as an aircraft mechanic and a heavy equipment operator. Bruce loved riding motorcycles and will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. He...

Shannon Michael Nolan

Shannon Michael Nolan

January 26, 2012

Shannon Michael Nolan, 48, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. He was born on May 12, 1963 in San Diego, CA to parents Vernon and Gloria (Jones) Nolan. Mr. Nolan moved to the local area in 1973 from Rhode Island. Shannon was of the Christian faith. He was known to be an artist, who loved...

Tracy Gay Griffin

Tracy Gay Griffin

January 25, 2012

Tracy Gay Griffin, 52, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. She was born on December 4, 1959 in Valdosta, GA to parents Charles and Veronica Jarrett Kaylor. Tracy has lived in Jacksonville for the past 26 years and was a very active and successful realtor with RE/MAX Specialists of Orange Park, FL. She is survived by her...

Gary M. Yoshihara

Gary M. Yoshihara

January 24, 2012

Gary M. Yoshihara, 65, of Middleburg, FL, passed away January 24, 2012. He was born on May 1, 1946 in Hilo, Hawaii to Robert and Gladys Yoshihara. Mr. Yoshihara served his country in the United States Air Force and had been a quality control manager for a glass container manufacturer. He had resided in the local area since 1989, moving...

Bill Halcomb

Bill Halcomb

January 23, 2012

Bill Halcomb, 62, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on January 23, 2012 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born on October 13, 1949 in Middletown, OH to Arnold and Stella Halcomb. Bill had served his country honorably in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and son. Before...

Baby Boy Caden Lane Hunter

Baby Boy Caden Lane Hunter

January 21, 2012

Baby Boy Caden Lane Hunter was born in Orange Park, FL and entered into heaven on January 21, 2012. His precious memory will live forever in the hearts of his loving family, which includes: his parents, Carl Douglas Hunter, Jr. and Brittany Leann Taylor; brothers, Henri Taylor and Christian Perez; grandparents: Jerry and Angela Taylor, Carl Douglas (Christina) Hunter, Sr....

Holly Darby Myers

Holly Darby Myers

January 19, 2012

Holly Darby Myers, 55, departed this world January 19, 2012. She was the daughter of Thomas Alfred Darby and the late Anne Claire Kent. She was predeceased by her mother, her older brother, Kent Darby, and her younger sister, Claire Darby. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Richard William Myers; her 'precious' daughter, Tiffany Myers Lowe...

Willam "Billy" Francis

Willam "Billy" Francis

January 11, 2012

William Graces "BIlly" Francis, 59, of Middleburg, FL passed away January 11, 2012 at his home. He was born on July 29, 1952 in Harriman, TN to William and Virginia Francis. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Congregational Holiness Church, 2079 S.R. 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL with Reverend Ronnie...

Virginia Jo Psalmonds

Virginia Jo Psalmonds

January 11, 2012

Virginia Jo Psalmonds, 83, of Orange Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012. She was born to John and Lillian Mullican on July 22, 1928 in Chattanooga, TN. Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years Elmer F. Psalmonds, Jr.; brother, Eddie Lillard and her granddaughter Amanda M. Braden. She was a wonderful homemaker and...

Jeffrey Thomas Litalien

Jeffrey Thomas Litalien

January 11, 2012

Jeffrey Thomas Litalien, 54, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away January 11, 2012. He was born on June 17, 1957 in Buffalo, NY to Albert and Anne Litalien. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a registered nurse. He had lived in the area for the past 16 years. Jeff enjoyed watching and playing golf and...

Brenda Gail Estep Francis

Brenda Gail Estep Francis

January 11, 2012

Brenda Gail Estep Francis, 41, of Middleburg, FL, passed away January 11, 2012. She was born on December 27, 1970 in Huntington, WV to Karl and Linda Estep. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Christian Fellowship Church, 502 S. Highland Ave. in Green Cove Springs, Reverend Paul Salazar will officiate. Please sign the...

James R. Norris, Jr.

James R. Norris, Jr.

January 10, 2012

James R. Norris, Jr., 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 from cancer. He was born on February 16, 1934 in Sycamore Creek, WV to parents, James and Lena Norris. Mr. Norris was retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service. He was a Korean and Vietnam War Veteran. Following his military service he...

Chris Ayers

Chris Ayers

January 10, 2012

Chris Ayers, 23, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He was born on March 3, 1988 in Jacksonville, FL. He worked for Bennett Buildings and was of the Baptist faith. In his free time he enjoyed surfing. Chris will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. Survivors include his father, Lee Ayers; mother, Lisa Griffis;...

Rayford Phillip Swearingen

Rayford Phillip Swearingen

January 8, 2012

Rayford Phillip Swearingen, 68, of Middleburg, FL, passed away January 8, 2012. He was born on October 7, 1943 in Macon, GA to Ray and Alberta (Spivey) Swearingen and had lived in Pensacola, FL prior to moving to Middleburg in 1983. A Baptist by faith, he loved his family and friends dearly. Mr. Swearingen had retired from the U.S. Navy...

Donald Gene Norman

Donald Gene Norman

January 7, 2012

Donald Gene Norman, 46, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on January 7, 2012. He was born in East Prairie, MO on October 14, 1965 to parents Woodroe and Willie Bea Norman. Donald has lived in Green Cove Springs for the past 16 years moving here from South Florida in 1996. One of his greatest accomplishments was achieving finish...

Leanders Lonzo

Leanders Lonzo

January 6, 2012

Leanders Lonzo, 49, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2012. He was born on October 29, 1962 in New Orleans, LA to Frederick and Mary Lonzo. He had retired as Senior Chief from the United States Navy following over 22 years of dedicated service. He had been a Submariner Sonarman Technician. Mr. Lonzo was predeceased by...