Obituaries

John Charles Sobotta

John Charles Sobotta

March 31, 2007

John Charles Sobotta, 52, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2007. He was born on September 8, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Joseph and Martha Sobotta. Survivors include his brothers, Max and Joey Sobotta and his aunt, Mary Elizabeth Saunders. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, April 5,...

Eunice Lottie Clark

Eunice Lottie Clark

March 27, 2007

Eunice Lottie Clark, 62, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at her Green Cove Springs residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born to parents Joseph A. and Eunice Phillips on April 21, 1944 in Lee, FL. Mrs. Clark worked in administration at Clay High School for thirty five years and attended Living Waters Worship Center. She enjoyed the...

Norman Carl Anderson

Norman Carl Anderson

March 26, 2007

Norman Carl Anderson, 75, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2007 in Green Cove Springs, FL. Born to parents Norman and Florence Anderson on July 27, 1931 in Malden, MA, he had been a resident of the Clay County area since 1987, coming from Denver, CO. He honorably served his country until retirement as a Chief Stationary Engineer for The...

Gene Elrod

Gene Elrod

March 25, 2007

Gene Elrod, 42, of Orange Park, FL passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2007. Born on June 21, 1964 in Rome, GA, he had been a Clay County resident since 2003, coming from Kennesaw, GA. After high school he continued his education in the field of Emergency Medical Services and worked as an EMT for a short time. Later he...

Jeanette Wing

Jeanette Wing

March 24, 2007

Jeanette Wing, 85, of Green Cove Springs, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007. Born on May 23, 1921 to parents Robert and Eldora Mooneyham in Chattanooga, TN, she was of the Baptist faith. Jeanette lived in Green Cove Springs since 1955, but spent a few years in Alabama taking care of her father. She was a great cook and loved...

Herbert Carl Holm

Herbert Carl Holm

March 23, 2007

Herbert Carl Holm, 76, of Orange Park, FL died on Friday, March 23, 2007. He was born in New York City on March 13, 1931, where he maintained residence until moving to Plainview, LI and Herndon, VA. Mr. Holm was a 1952 Civil Engineering graduate of New York University and served in a supervisory role for construction projects in New...

William E. Renaud

William E. Renaud

March 22, 2007

William “Bill” E. Renaud, 55, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2007. He was born on August 19, 1951 in Egg Harbor City, NJ to parents, Max and Elizabeth Renaud, Sr. Mr. Renaud was an independent paint contractor and was of the Baptist faith. He had lived in the local area for 20 years and was in the...

Kenneth J. Smith

Kenneth J. Smith

March 20, 2007

Kenneth J. Smith, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007 in Penney Farms, FL. He was born on January 29, 1917 to parents John Charles and Myrtle Smith in Fort Wayne, IN. He served as a Unitarian Universalist Minister and was a leader for twelve years for the Philadelphia Ethical Society. Ken was an intellectual soul and loved the fine...

Shelby R. Hodge

Shelby R. Hodge

March 20, 2007

Shelby R. Hodge, 86, passed away at his Green Cove Springs residence surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, March 20, 2007. He was born on October 24, 1920 to parents Charlie and Ruby Hodges in Sevierville, TN. Of the Baptist faith, he had been a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church for over 50 years. Following honorable service in...

Ted S. Maskee

Ted S. Maskee

March 19, 2007

Ted S. Maskee, 82, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007. He was born on February 1, 1925 in Forest City, PA. He was a retired supervisor for the Bethlehem Steel Mill and was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. He moved to this area 17 years ago from Ft. Lauderdale...

Bonceil Atwell Garrand

Bonceil Atwell Garrand

March 17, 2007

Bonceil “Bonnie” Atwell Garrand, 68, of Green Cove Springs, FL went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2007. Born on September 1, 1938 to parents William Andrew “Andy” and Catherine Cuchens Atwell in Niceville, FL, she had been a resident of the Green Cove Springs community since 1977, coming from New York. Of the Baptist faith, she...

Infant Jeffrey Thomas Hellard

Infant Jeffrey Thomas Hellard

March 17, 2007

Infant Jeffrey Thomas “J.T.” Hellard went to be an angel in Heaven on Saturday, March 17, 2007. He is now held safely in the arms of D.L. Baby Boy J.T. is survived by his loving parents, Cody and Terri Hellard of Green Cove Springs, FL; paternal grandparents, Jeff and Cindy Hellard; great-grandmother, Juanita Barrington; great-great grandmother, Essie Wilson; maternal grandparents,...

Jack L. LeHew

Jack L. LeHew

March 16, 2007

Jack L. LeHew, 72, of Daytona Beach, FL passed away Friday, March 16, 2007 at Kindred Hospital in Green Cove Springs after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his father Sidney LeHew, beloved wife, Norma LeHew and stepson James Davidson. He is survived by his mother Mary B. LeHew of Daytona Beach; stepson Ronald Davidson of Daytona Beach; stepdaughter...

Shawn Christopher Wilson

Shawn Christopher Wilson

March 12, 2007

Shawn Christopher Wilson, 19, passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 following a tragic car accident in St. Augustine, FL. Born on April 21, 1987 in Marion, IN he had lived in St. Augustine for the past twelve years, coming from Tampa, FL. Shawn was a member of Central Christian Church in Jacksonville and loved music and playing guitar. He is...

Jessie R. Meadows

Jessie R. Meadows

March 11, 2007

Jessie R. Meadows, 47, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007. He was born on April 8, 1959 in Pikeville, KY to parents, Charles and Nancy Meadows. Mr. Meadows was a heavy equipment operator and was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed fishing and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his...

Calvin C. Hamilton

Calvin C. Hamilton

March 11, 2007

Calvin C. Hamilton, 82, of Palatka, FL, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2007. He was born on August 8, 1924 in Orange County, VA to parents, Russell and Aldia Hamilton. He was a retired commercial painter and was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army in the North African and European Theatre. He was...

Marilyn Bartley Thacker

Marilyn Bartley Thacker

March 10, 2007

Marilyn Bartley Thacker, 85, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2007. She was born on September 24, 1921 in Pike County, KY to parents, Paris and Bessie Bartley. Mrs. Thacker had been a resident of Green Cove Springs for the past 39 years and was a homemaker and also took in sewing jobs from the community....

Linda "Meme" Geoghagan

Linda "Meme" Geoghagan

March 9, 2007

Linda “Meme” Geoghagan, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away Friday, March 9, 2007. She was born August 22, 1934 in Transylvania County, NC to parents Troy and Telma Owen. Mrs. Geoghagan was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and loved to draw and paint. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. Survivors include her husband...

Baby Girl Jade Lewis Ellis

Baby Girl Jade Lewis Ellis

March 8, 2007

Baby girl Jade Ellis passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007. She is survived by her loving parents, Renita A. Lewis and Jason D. Ellis; maternal grandfather, Calvin Daniels; paternal grandmother, Mattie Bossard; two brothers, Jason Ellis, II and Jaquan Allen; and two sisters, Diamond Wallace and Arayan Ellis. Memorial services will be held privately at a later date. Please sign...

Tori Heimbach

Tori Heimbach

March 5, 2007

Our precious angel, Tori Heimbach, 17, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Monday, March 5, 2007 in her mother’s arms at Baptist Wolfson Children’s Hospital. She was born October 6, 1989 in Boulder, CO and was a student at Lake Asbury Junior High School. Tori was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Green Cove Springs. She was...