Obituaries

Donald J. Dapra, Jr.

Donald J. Dapra, Jr.

August 30, 2021

Donald J. Dapra Jr. of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Monday August 30th, 2021.

He was born in Beeville, TX on November 18, 1958 son of the late Donald J. Dapra Sr., and the late Carolyn "Kay" Dapra.

He graduated from Gar-Field Senior High School in 1976. He was a 1990 graduate of the University of North Florida, with...

David Arthur Walker

David Arthur Walker

August 29, 2021

David Arthur Walker, 67, of Middleburg, FL passed away on August 29, 2021. 

Marsha Kay Ricketts

Marsha Kay Ricketts

August 29, 2021

Our treasured Marsha Kay Ricketts, 65, of Keystone Heights, Florida, went to rest in Jesus on August 29, 2021. She was born to Alvin and Betty Norris on April 5, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Forest Lake Academy in 1975. She was a devoted Seventh-day Adventist. Her hobbies included card making, crocheting, painting, and many other crafts....

Richard Farmer

Richard Farmer

August 29, 2021

With a heavy heart we announce the unexpected passing of Richard “Rick” Farmer, 60, of St. Augustine, Florida. Rick passed away on Sunday, August 29.

Rick was born in Burlington, Massachusetts to Richard and Cherie Farmer. The Family later relocated to Larkspur, Colorado. After Rick graduated from Douglas County High School he first worked as a mechanic in his uncles...

Jerald Keith Griffis

Jerald Keith Griffis

August 28, 2021

Jerald Keith Griffis, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away August 28, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. He was retired from CSX. Jerald attended Decoy Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs. He loved to garden, plant flowers, go fishing, and spoil grandkids. He was a great cook and everybody will remember him by his home grown cooked corn on the...

Jack Singleton

Jack Singleton

August 28, 2021

Born August 17, 1935, in Rockmart, Georgia. Jack Singleton, 86, passed away on August 28, 2021. Jack was awarded a full baseball scholarship to attend North Georgia College and after completing his BS Degree in Business Administration he was drafted from college into MLB and continued playing professional baseball even after joining the US Army team when he enlisted. Baseball...

Robert "Mike" Michael Bragg

Robert "Mike" Michael Bragg

August 27, 2021

Robert “Mike” Michael Bragg, 75, a devoted husband, a beloved daddy, and a friend to many of Middleburg, FL went home to be with his Lord on, August 27, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Clay County of complications from Covid.

He was born to Holmand “Bob” and Polly A. Bragg on June 21, 1946 in Roanoke, VA.

Mike graduated from Terry...

Brenda Doreen Major-Smith

Brenda Doreen Major-Smith

August 27, 2021

Brenda Doreen Major-Smith, 69, Green Cove Springs, Fl

11/17/1951 – 08/27/2021

Born to Harold Lee Major and May Wood Major Nov 17, 1951

Brenda gained her wings on August 27,2021.  Brenda loved the sand, sun, and water.  She lived on the river for over 40 plus years.  Brenda moved to the town of Green Cove Springs, into her little country...

Wayne Stanton

Wayne Stanton

August 26, 2021

Wayne Stanton, 80, of Fleming Island, FL passed away August 26, 2021. He was born January 21, 1941 in Athens, TN to the late Lee and Myrtle Stanton. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Martha Jones, 2 sisters, 1 brother, and 8 stepchildren. The family will receive...

William Richard Knowles, Sr.

William Richard Knowles, Sr.

August 25, 2021

William Richard Knowles, Sr., 88, of Middleburg, FL passed away August 25, 2021. He was born April 26, 1933 in St. Cloud, FL to Virgil and A Z Knowles. He is preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and A Z Knowles; sisters, Lillian (Cecil) Yates and Gladys Matthews; and brothers, Lamar Knowles and Johnny Knowles. William is survived by...

Stephen Berge Howard

Stephen Berge Howard

August 24, 2021

Stephen Berge Howard, 78, of Orange Park, FL, died August 24, 2021 at his residence.

Howard was born on October 5, 1942 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Raymond and Margaret Sands Howard. Mr. Howard graduated from Bainbridge High School in Bainbridge, GA and Southern Polytechnical State University in Marietta, GA with a degree in Civil Engineering. He also attended...

Judy Williamson

Judy Williamson

August 23, 2021

She is a woman of strength and dignity.  When she speaks, her words are wise, and kindness is the rule for everything she says. 

-Proverbs 31

 

Heaven has gained the most amazing angel.  Judy Williamson, lovingly known as Judy Bear, Mom, Mamaw and Snooty Judy Swag, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, August 23, 2021. ...

Thomas Fow

Thomas Fow

August 23, 2021

Thomas (Tom) Fow, 78 years old, who resided in Middleburg, Fl, passed away on August 23, 2021. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 19, 1943.

Tom lived a productive life in the 78 years he was on earth. After his time in high school, he joined the military. The first branch he joined was the Army....

Jesse Orion Bell

Jesse Orion Bell

August 23, 2021

Jesse Orion Bell age 87, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on August 23, 2021 at Allegro assisted living facility in Fleming Island, FL. Jesse was born in Louisville, KY on September 11, 1933, to James and Marie Bell. After graduating from high school, he entered the Air Force, during the time of his four-year service he was stationed at...

Donald McEvoy Loop

Donald McEvoy Loop

August 22, 2021

Donald McEvoy Loop of Fleming Island, FL passed away on Sunday August 22nd, 2021.

Don was born February 15th, 1941, to Elizabeth McEvoy Loop and Donald Monroe Loop.

Don graduated from Jacksonville University and later in life received a master’s degree from University of North Florida. He had a long 30 plus year career in chemical sales starting in field...

Joel Clinton Hewett, Sr.

Joel Clinton Hewett, Sr.

August 22, 2021

Joel Clinton Hewett, Sr. of Orange Park, FL passed away peacefully on August 22 after a long illness. 

Joel was born to Clinton and Bettie Hewett in Waycross, Georgia on December 5, 1953, but lived most of his life in Jacksonville and Orange Park, FL. 

Joel, like his father and brother, had a gift of working with wood...

Thomas James Spencer

Thomas James Spencer

August 22, 2021

Capt. Thomas James Spencer USN (Retired) passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2021. Tom was born on January 22, 1936 to William (Bill) and Katherine (Kitty) Spencer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom grew up in Le Sueur, Minnesota, home of the “Jolly Green Giant”. He graduated from high school in 1954 and joined the United States Navy in 1956....

Rev. Paul Leslie Estes

Rev. Paul Leslie Estes

August 21, 2021

Rev. Paul Leslie Estes, 95, of Middleburg, FL went home to be with the Lord August 21, 2021. Born in Kansas on January 13, 1926 to Lloyd and Daisy Estes, at age 18 he joined the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. His service led him to the Jacksonville area where he met and married the love of his life,...

Denny Maxwell Bucy, Sr.

Denny Maxwell Bucy, Sr.

August 21, 2021

Denny Maxwell Bucy, Sr., 79, of Fleming Island, Florida went home to be with our Lord on August 21, 2021.

He was born to Maxwell and Rosezella Bucy on January 7, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, MO.

After attending Poplar Bluff High School, Denny proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964. He earned an Associates of Art degree from...

Patricia Redlhammer Barrett

Patricia Redlhammer Barrett

August 21, 2021

Patricia (Patti) Redlhammer Barrett, formerly  of Cooper City, FL, passed away August 21, 2021 at the age of Fifty Eight (58). She was a loving wife and sweetheart of Daniel Barrett for 32 years, a wonderful mother of Jessica Ciancaglini Settembrino and Grandmother (Mimi) to Jake and Joey. Patti was born in Coral Gables Florida and moved to Broward County...