Obituaries

Carl "Pa" Taylor

Carl "Pa" Taylor

February 25, 2009

Carl “Pa” Taylor passed away Wednesday morning, February 25, 2009 in Cedar Hills Nursing home at the age of 76. He was born to Carl E. Taylor and Louise Norman on August 7, 1932 in Starke, Florida. He was the oldest of five, and the last living of two brothers, Josh and Hardee and two sisters, Carolyn and Annie Carl...

Ralph Leland Andreson

Ralph Leland Andreson

February 25, 2009

Ralph L. Andreson, Sr passed away of natural causes on 25 February at the age of 97 in Fleming Island, Florida. Ralph was born on July 9, 1911 in Abilene, Kansas, where he spent his entire childhood and many of his adult years. He was a successful wheat farmer and owner-operator of Abilene's Builders Supply and Roofing Company for many...

William "Bill" G. Lane, Sr.

William "Bill" G. Lane, Sr.

February 24, 2009

William “Bill” Lane, Sr., 66, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Centerville, Kansas. Bill was born on December 23, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT and moved to Clay County in 1990 from High Springs and the Alachua County area. After his high school graduation, he honorably served in The United States Coast Guard. Later, he began a career with the...

Arthur Thomas Van Horn

Arthur Thomas Van Horn

February 24, 2009

Art passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 8:45 PM in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 92. He was born to Thomas and Jessie Van Horn on July 25, 1916 in Silver Springs, MD. Art served in the Army in World War II in France. He was shot twice and received the Purple Heart. Art was...

Donald Van Yeager

Donald Van Yeager

February 23, 2009

Donald Van Yeager, 72, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Monday, February, 23, 2009. He was born on November 15, 1936 in Cullman, AL to parents, Cecil and Ressie Yeager. He moved from Alabama to Middleburg, FL over 60 years ago and was of the Baptist faith. He was married to his loving wife, Betty for over 50 years. Mr. Yeager...

Walter J. Heath, Sr.

Walter J. Heath, Sr.

February 18, 2009

Walter J. Heath, Sr., 64, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009. He was born on November 4, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY. He moved to the local area in 1956 from Brooklyn, NY and had worked as a service station attendant at NAS Jacksonville. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Mandarin Lodge #42...

Marie Faul

Marie Faul

February 18, 2009

Marie Faul passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 10:25 AM in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 93. She was born to John and Edith Brown on November 3, 1915 in Lancaster, PA. Marie married Eugene Radcliff on December 8, 1934. They had three children, Gary, Nancy, and Judy. Judy preceded her in death in May,...

Samuel F. Dadds, Jr.

Samuel F. Dadds, Jr.

February 13, 2009

Samuel F. Dadds, Jr., 84, of Lakeland, FL passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009 in Fleming Island, FL. Mr. Dadds was born to Samuel Sr. and Edna Dadds on August 19, 1924 in Wilmington, DE and was of the Lutheran faith. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army and was a veteran of World War II....

Sean Patrick O'Casey

Sean Patrick O'Casey

February 11, 2009

O’Casey, Sean Patrick. Teacher, designer, and "inventive businessman" Sean Patrick O'Casey was born December 14th, 1944, and he lived a dynamic and colorful life. He passed away February 11th, 2009. He has left his mark through various creative works which can be seen in theatres, galleries, and lobbies around the country, and he lives on through his many students who...

Chris Riley

Chris Riley

February 11, 2009

Chris Riley, 22, of Fleming Island, FL passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Chris was born on July 9, 1986 in Portsmouth, VA to George “Pat” and Lucy Riley and moved to Florida a year ago from Maryland. Chris was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed computers and music and was also an animal lover. Survivors include his parents, Pat...

John S. Cornthwaite

John S. Cornthwaite

February 11, 2009

John S. Cornthwaite, 83, of St. Augustine, FL passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Mr. Cornthwaite was born on September 16, 1925 in Baltimore, MD to parents John W. and Mable Cornthwaite. He moved to St. Augustine 20 years ago from Miami and was of the Lutheran faith. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army and...

Rev. Russell L. Hall

Rev. Russell L. Hall

February 10, 2009

Rev. Russell L. Hall, 70, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2009. He was born on May 20, 1938 in Freeburn, KY to parents, Julius and Mary Hall. He moved to the local area in 1966 from Chicago, IL and worked for 14 years at the J-M Manufacturing Company and later retired as a warehouse manager...

Roselyn N. Schneske

Roselyn N. Schneske

February 8, 2009

Roselyn N. Schneske, 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009. She was born on February 10, 1923 in Oshkosh, WI and was of the Catholic faith. Roselyn moved to Green Cove Springs twelve years ago from Denmark, WI. She worked as a Lab Aide in the medical industry and was an avid bowler. Mrs. Schneske...

Mrs. Virginia Jones

Mrs. Virginia Jones

February 6, 2009

Mrs. Virginia Jones, 82, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, February 6, 2009. She was born on March 29, 1926 in Naylor, GA to parents, Ross and Beatrice Moore. Mrs. Jones had lived in Green Cove Springs for over 60 years and had worked for Burlington Mills until its closing and for Sawyer-Deel Gas Company and AA Propane....

Raymond "Jess" Stacy

Raymond "Jess" Stacy

February 4, 2009

Raymond “Jess” Stacy, 69, of Middleburg, FL, passed away February 4, 2009. He was born on December 10, 1939 in Wolford, VA to parents, John and Snoda Stacy. He had worked as a coal miner and moved to the local area in 1977 from Virginia. He enjoyed coon hunting and fishing and was a member of the 700 Club. Mr....

Sgt. Edward Kight, CCSO, Ret.

Sgt. Edward Kight, CCSO, Ret.

February 1, 2009

Sgt. Edward “Sonny” Kight, CCSO, Ret., 70, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Douglas, GA and had lived in the Middleburg area for most of his life. He honorably served in The United States Marine Corps for two years. Following his military service he worked for Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for eleven...

Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth King

Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth King

January 31, 2009

Betsy King passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 7:10 AM in the Moosehaven Life Care Center at the age of 84. She was born to Mary and Cicero York on January 27, 1925 in High Point, NC. Betsy married Edward “Bill” King on August 21, 1943 in Greensboro, NC. They had three children, Bill, Michele and Trish. Betsy enjoyed...

Marvin B. Lenski

Marvin B. Lenski

January 31, 2009

Marvin Lenski passed away Sunday, January 31, 2009 at 6:30 PM in the Orange Park Medical Center at the age of 79. He was born to Joseph and Mary Lenski on March 23, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. Marvin worked as a Tool and Die Maker for Florida Production Engineering. He became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose in June...

Victoria Bielik

Victoria Bielik

January 30, 2009

Victoria Bielik, 86, of Orange Park, FL passed away Friday, January 30, 2009. She was born on April 7, 1922 in Harrisburg, PA Victoria married Kamil Bielik in 1945 and they had two children together, John and Steve Bielik. Victoria and Kamil were married for forty seven years before he passed away in 1992. She is survived by her two...

Christina Lea Nietman

Christina Lea Nietman

January 27, 2009

Christina Lea Nietman, 21, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 following a tragic car accident. Christina was born on September 15, 1987 in Orlando, FL and moved to Green Cove Springs thirteen years ago. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Christina loved butterflies and will be remembered...