Obituaries
Walter Delos Capes
November 22, 2009
Walter Delos Capes, 92, passed away November 22, 2009 in Orange Park, Florida. He was born to John and Margaret Ellen Capes on September 13, 1917 in Oregon, Illinois. Walter married Clara Hoffman on February 27, 1942 in Dixon, IL. They had two children, John, and Jill. Just a few months of being a newly wed, Walter enlisted in the...
Dorothy "Aunt Dot" Hartman
November 21, 2009
Dorothy “Aunt Dot” Hartman passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Dorothy was born on July 30, 1909 in Philadelphia, PA. “Aunt Dot” as she was known by many was independent and devoted to her family. She experienced many of the changes in our world during her 100 years plus on this earth. “Aunt Dot” lived most of her...
Jacob "Jake" Daniel Griggs
November 21, 2009
Jacob “Jake” Daniel Griggs, 26, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009. He was born on March 3, 1983 in Jacksonville, FL to parents, Michael and Amy Griggs. Jake was in the Boy Scouts and was an Eagle Scout as well. He was involved in 4-H and enjoyed hunting, fishing, surfing and hiking. Jake graduated from...
Walter Moody Zeigler
November 21, 2009
Walter Moody Zeigler, 81, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 6, 1928 in Flagler Beach, FL to parents, Joseph and Sadie Isaabelle Helmey Zeigler. Mr. Zeigler served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps....
Donald "Lee" Tattersall
November 20, 2009
Beloved brother and lifelong friend, Donald “Lee” Tattersall, 51, passed away November 22, 2009. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL on September 20, 1958. Survivors include Lee’s siblings: Phyllis Pagona, Alan Tattersall, Jr. and wife Christie; Larry Tattersall and wife Linda; David Tattersall and wife Michelle; and Lee’s twin Donna Ford. His lifelong friend, Harry Wood. His nephews...
John W. Daniels
November 19, 2009
John W. Daniels, 85, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away November 19, 2009. He was born on July 16, 1924 in Samson, AL to parents, Ardell and Bessie (Wise) Daniels. He was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. He had worked for Burlington Mills in Green Cove Springs and was a member of the...
Malcolm Currie "Kit" Carson
November 18, 2009
Malcolm Currie “Kit” Carson died on the morning of Wednesday, November 18, 2009 and is with his Lord and Saviour in Paradise! Mr. Carson was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 23, 1921 and returned several times to marvel at the beauty of his birthplace and spoke often of the sea, rugged coast, cliffs and peaks with thistle and heather...
Roger Dale Higginbotham, Sr.
November 17, 2009
Roger Dale Higginbotham Sr., 57, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He was born on September 27, 1952 in Lake City, FL to parents Jehu and Ruby Higginbotham. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and attended Doctors Inlet Church of God in Orange Park, FL where he dedicated his life to his church. Roger served...
Allen Houbé
November 16, 2009
Allen Houbé, 71, passed away Monday, 16 November 2009. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 21st. Allen was born March 3, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Caroline. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and received his Master’s Degree from Northwestern University in 1967. He enjoyed a 30+ year engineering career and held over...
Melissa "Cathy" Catherine Holton
November 15, 2009
Melissa "Cathy" Catherine Holton, 51, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2009. She was born in Greenville, AL to parents, Luther O’Neal McCormick and Merle Flora Herring DeGroff on February 12, 1958 and had been a resident of Clay County for the last 10 years. She was a beautiful, smart and funny woman that always saw the inner light of a...
Margaret "Daisy" Maxwell Hunter
November 13, 2009
Mrs. Margaret Daisy Maxwell Brown Hunter, 93, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Born October 28, 1916 in Middleburg, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Ezekiel Maxwell and Bertha Bell McKnight Maxwell. Mrs. Hunter was a graduate of Clay County Schools and St. Luke’s Hospital Diploma School of Nursing in...
Raymond Earl Bowers, Sr.
November 13, 2009
Raymond Earl Bowers, Sr, 65, passed away peacefully at his is home on Black Creek on Friday, November 13, 2009, after nearly two years of fighting lung and liver cancer. Ray was born August 8, 1944, in Jacksonville to the late William and Hortense Bowers. He is survived by his sister Donna (Skip) Jones, by his beautiful and loving wife...
Patricia "Patty" Salazar
November 11, 2009
Patricia “Patty” Salazar, 67, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. She was born on September 18, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Paul and Irma Pulliam. Mrs. Salazar moved to the local area in 1981 from San Diego, CA. She was employed by VyStar Credit Union for over 28 years and was a loyal...
William "Bill" Gunn Gillespie
November 9, 2009
The man known affectionately as “Coach” to three generations of students passed away Monday, November 9, 2009. William Gunn (Bill) Gillespie (68) coached and taught in both Arkansas and Mississippi before retiring to Florida. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Osceola. Bill spent his retirement fishing, carving, rooting for the University of Florida, and spending time...
Welland "Bud" Short, Sr.
November 8, 2009
Welland “Bud” Short,Sr., 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009. He was born on February 22, 1931 in Omaha, NE to parents, Marvin and Margaret Short. Mr. Short had been a plumber and electrician apprentice at an early age and then served his country in the United States Navy and was a Korean War Veteran....
Vickie Carol Hester
November 8, 2009
Vickie Carol Hester, 57, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2009 after her battle with kidney cancer. Vickie was born on February 12, 1952 in Savannah, GA to parents, Roger Skelton and Margeret Katherine Kramer. Vickie was a long time employee with the Florida Highway Patrol as a Communications Duty Officer. Vickie is survived...
Dolores "Dody" Bjorkner Hussmann
November 7, 2009
Dolores “Dody” Bjorkner Hussmann, beloved wife, mom, sister, grandma, great grandma & aunt peacefully went to be with her Lord November 7, 2009. Dody was born at home June 19, 1931 to the late Alex & Viola Bjorkner in Belleville, NJ. She is survived by her high school sweetheart & devoted husband of 60 years Fred Hussmann; daughter Lynda Lloyd...
Arthur Lee Hyde
November 7, 2009
Arthur Lee Hyde, 82, of Orange Park, FL passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009. Born on August 22, 1927 to parents Zollie and Juanita Hyde in St. Louis, MO and moved to Orange Park in 1973 from Norfolk, VA. Mr. Hyde spent most of his life proudly serving his country in the United States Navy beginning with World War II...
Ethel Hannah Turi
November 6, 2009
Ethel Hannah Turi, 91, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born on September 24, 1918 to parents Frank and Bertha Eidel in Woodburn, NY. Mrs. Turi moved to the Jacksonville area 16 years ago from Largo, FL. She was of the Catholic faith and will be dearly missed by her beloved family and friends....
Raymond Wilfred Fry
November 5, 2009
Raymond Wilfred Fry, 70, of Coco, Florida passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009. Mr. Fry was born on July 28, 1939 in Fremont, OH to Wilfred and Rona Fry. A Presbyterian, Raymond served his country honorably in the United States Navy, was known to enjoy boating, camping, and being with his family. Ruth Mary Watt Fry, his wife, preceded him...
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