Obituaries

John William Saunders

John William Saunders

April 16, 2022

Silver Springs, FL                                                                

Lodge #1199                                                                                  

John passed away April 16, 2022 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 88.

He was born to John and Mable Saunders on December 21, 1933 in White Pigeon, Michigan.

John served in the Navy from August 21, 1951 to October 15, 1954.  He received a National Defense Ribbon, a...

Phebe Ann "Pat" Shelly

Phebe Ann "Pat" Shelly

April 14, 2022

Phebe Ann “Pat” Shelly, 94, of Penney Farms, died on April 17, 2022.

She was born to Leone and Harold Taylor on January 14, 1928, in Williamsport, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Shelly. She is survived by her daughter Lee Wallace, granddaughter Laurie Thompson (James), great grandsons Archer Thompson (Raven), and Drake Thompson.

Pat...

June E. Rees

June E. Rees

April 13, 2022

June E. Rees, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on April 13th, 2022.  June was born to Emery and Florence Texter on December 21, 1932 in Hackensack, New Jersey.  She lived in Kearny, New Jersey until graduation from Kearny High School in 1950. June was married to George W. Rees for 35 years. He passed away in 1992.

Prior to moving...

Edgar "Eddie" Foster

Edgar "Eddie" Foster

April 11, 2022

Edgar (Eddie) Lee Foster, 74 of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away April 11, 2022.  He was born December 29, 1947 in Green Cove Springs, FL to Frank & Margaret Foster.

He was preceded in death by his wife Vernida; his sisters, MaryJane McRae and Ruby Whitson; his brother, Buddy Foster; and his parents, Frank and Margaret Foster.

He is...

Arlene S. Putman

Arlene S. Putman

April 11, 2022

Arlene Putman, 98 years old, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 11, 2022. She was born to parents Melchior Schild and Margaret M. Schlappy on April 24, 1923 in Carbondale, PA.

She graduated High School in Albany, NY. She was enlisted in the US Navy from September 1943 until March 1946 as a Yeoman Second Class,...

David Thomas Foley

David Thomas Foley

April 7, 2022

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, David Thomas Foley, age 83, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and dearest friends. David was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving for ten years and as a Radarman Second Class Petty Officer, saw service in the Atlantic. During his service, he received numerous accommodations and awards, including the Armed Forces Expeditionary...

Myra Marie Pattishall

Myra Marie Pattishall

April 7, 2022

Myra Marie Pattishall, 98, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on April 7, 2022.  She attended local schools and graduated from Florida State College for Women (now FSU) with an AB degree before receiving her master’s degree from Jacksonville University. 

Myra taught school in Duval County as well as at the Department of Defense in Germany.  She was a member...

John "Jack" Diebold

John "Jack" Diebold

April 6, 2022

John “Jack” Diebold was a compassionate husband, legendary father to many, not only a grandfather but a great great “Papa”, servant, brother and friend.  He left this world on April 6, 2022 at the age of 88 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Jack was born to William...

Steven Michael Belt

Steven Michael Belt

April 4, 2022

Steven M. Belt passed away April 4, 2022. Steve was born April 8, 1954 in Michigan to Harold and Betty Belt.

Steve proudly served 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring in 1994 as a Chief Petty Officer. He also retired after 17 years from his “second” career at Nortrop Grumman in 2021. He belonged to the American Legion...

Clifford Minott Gilson

Clifford Minott Gilson

April 4, 2022

Clifford Minott Gilson, age 93, residing in Penney Farms, Florida, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022.  This man of great faith and conviction was born to Frederick L. Gilson and Hazel Minott Gilson on August 15, 1928, in Assam, Northeast India, where they were serving as missionaries with the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS).

Spending most of his...

Judson "Redbeard" Howard

Judson "Redbeard" Howard

April 2, 2022

Judson “Redbeard” Howard, 60, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on April 2, 2022.  He was born on September 16, 1961, to the late Judson R. and Beatrice (Adkins) Howard.  Judson was a lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing.  He had a heart of gold and would help anyone who knew him, and he loved...

Marise June Powell

Marise June Powell

April 2, 2022

Marise June Powell passed away on April 2, 2022 at age 86. She had six children and was a member of Harbor Baptist Church. Her passion for cooking was a blessing to anyone lucky enough to have shared a meal with her. She enjoyed traveling all over the world and was known for her love of decorating, gardening and her...

Thomas Frederick Panger

Thomas Frederick Panger

April 2, 2022

Thomas Frederick Panger, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and four daughters on April 2, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Tom was born in Cloquet, MN, on November 30, 1943. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Nancy Panger (Hedegaard), on June 30, 1962. He served for eight years in the MN Army National...

Jonell Stanford

Jonell Stanford

April 1, 2022

Jonell Stanford, age 68, was born in Union Port, Ohio on May 8th, 1953 and passed away from cancer on April 1st, 2022. Jonell was born to Edward and Janice Shields. She was the first born of 5 other siblings. (Doug, Della, Thomas, Mark and Jan). Jonell attended Churchman Business School in Easton, PA. From there, she moved from Pennsylvania...

Heather Snyder Glass

Heather Snyder Glass

March 31, 2022

Heather Snyder Glass, 45, of Middleburg passed away March 31, 2022.  She was born on November 20, 1976 to Frank and Jan Snyder in Dubois, PA.  Heather was a 1995 graduate of Orange Park High School.  Heather married the love of her life Travis on March 16, 2013.  Heather will be remembered for her beautiful smile and generous heart.

 Heather...

Eula Mae Morgan

Eula Mae Morgan

March 31, 2022

Eula Mae Morgan, 91, of Middleburg, FL passed away on March 31, 2022. She was the daughter of James Alexander Suggs and Eula Mae Durrance Suggs. She grew up in the Bradenton, FL area and graduated from Manatee High School.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard F. Morgan and sons Michael Morgan and Timothy Morgan.

Eula is...

Maria Consuelo Zarate

Maria Consuelo Zarate

March 31, 2022

Consuelito nace el Abril 29 de 1955 en Girardot “la ciudad de mas bella del mundo”;

según Maximiliano, quien con Pastorita tuvieron el orgullo de ser sus padres.

Mujer pausada y respetuosa de sus semejantes, no sin dejar de ser sincera.

Espiritualmente muy convencida de que la bondad y la hermandad son las claves de una vida feliz. Amante lectora...

Joyce Ann Ortagus

Joyce Ann Ortagus

March 30, 2022

Joyce Ann Mitchell Ortagus, 79, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on March 30, 2022.  She was born on December 12, 1942, in Green Cove Springs, FL to the late Estelle "Eldridge" Breeden and Bethel "Short" Mitchell.  Joyce Ann was a school bus driver for Clay County for 25 years and was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in...

Patricia Joan Larsen

Patricia Joan Larsen

March 29, 2022

Patricia Joan “Bailey” Larsen passed away on March 29th, 2022 after fighting a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.  Bailey lived her life to the fullest with a zest for adventure, and a deep love for people, animals and nature. She had a heart filled with love and joy, with a contagious sense of humor. 

Born on August 25,...

Evelyn Norris

Evelyn Norris

March 26, 2022

Our beloved Nettie “Evelyn” Norris, 70, a resident of Fleming Island, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2022 to be with Jesus. Evelyn was born in St Augustine, FL on February 11, 1952 to William C Norris and Duffell Norris Jones. She was a proud salon owner and hairdresser for 40 plus years. She was also a member of True...