Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Marcella “Marcy” A. Stachowiak of Fleming Island, Florida, originally Milwaukee, Wisconsin died peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 at her home after spreading 96 years of love. She retired from homemaking when she moved to the Allegro in 2013 after 63 years of dedicated service.

Marcy loved meeting new people and could strike up a conversation with a total stranger...

Feb 25, 2024

Charles Douglas Brown passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the age of 91. Charlie Brown, as he was known, was born on December 6, 1932 in Kingsland, GA to Crawford A. Brown and Laura Douglas Brown. He and his wife Peggy “Peg” Brown celebrated their 71st anniversary December 26, 2023. They were high school sweethearts, true partners in...

Feb 25, 2024

Loyd Warren Hogan, 76, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away on February 25, 2024 following complications of cancer. He was born on September 15, 1947, in Lake City, FL, to the late Emma and James Hogan.

Warren attended White Springs School and later earned associates degree at Florida Community College. 

Warren served in the U.S. Army for 11 months....

Feb 24, 2024

            Myrtice “Myrt” Tanner Gustafson passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida.  She was born on April 18, 1949, in Nicholls, Georgia where she lived with her parents, Albert and Eula Tanner and five siblings, one of which survives her, Ruth Rewis of Douglas, Georgia.  She married Edwin “Sherwood” Gustafson, Jr. on November...

Feb 23, 2024

Leslie Carlie Jeffers, 88, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away on February 23, 2024. He was born on September 12,1935 to George and Joan (Mosley) Jeffers. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother and playing golf. He especially loved his family, spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother...

Feb 23, 2024

Scott D. Huffman, 48, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 23, 2024.  He was born on June 22, 1975 in Cape Girardeau, MO to parents, Ronald Huffman and Rebecca (Brown) Foister.

He loved his nephews, video games, music and will be remembered as a big-hearted, loving individual.

He was preceded in death by Mother Rebecca and Father Ronald and is...

Feb 19, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Allen Dukes, 61, born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 29, 1962, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Orange Park, Florida. He was born to Clayton and Lois Dukes. Charlie graduated from Orange Park High School and became the proud owner of First Coast Tree Service Inc. He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church.

Charlie had...

Feb 18, 2024

Leo Kaczmar Jr., 62, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on February 18, 2024. 

Born in Jersey City, NJ to his parents, Leo and Mary Rose Kaczmar (Breen) on February 26, 1961. 

Leo is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Mary Rose Kaczmar and his brother, Edward Kaczmar. 

He is survived by his...

Feb 18, 2024

Ursula Maria Pugh, 79, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Sunday, February 18,2024. She was born in Germany on May 11,1944. Ursula retired from American Red Cross.

She spent her time taking good care of her dog, Homer, her cat, Lucky, and her husband, Arthur.

She will be remembered for her big heart for her family, as well as her...

Feb 16, 2024

Ernestine Messer Menendez, age 87, Middleburg, FL went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2024. Mrs. Menendez was born in Nash, North Carolina, married Jose Menendez, her late spouse in 1954 and later relocated to Florida.

Mrs. Menendez was a strong believer in her faith and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Middleburg, FL. She...

Feb 16, 2024

Edward Lewis Larsen, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16th, 2024 at 4:30 pm at Clyde E. Lassen’s Veterans Nursing Home in St. Augustine, Florida. He was surrounded by his children, Bruce Larsen, Kathryn Forfa, and Karen May. Edward was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 16th, 1931 to Earling Adrian Larsen and Marie Jeannette (Bushman) Larsen....

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Feb 14, 2024

Elaine Halley, 75, of Orange Park, FL, passed away February 14, 2024.  She was born on January 5, 1949 in Fairmont, WV to parents Olis and Mary (Lee) Bennett. She had a B.A. Degree from West Virginia University.

Mrs. Halley moved to the local area in 1989 from Japan and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Survivors include...

Feb 12, 2024

Kristi Powell Wahl, age 67, passed away February 12, 2024, after a courageous two- and half-year battle with cancer. She was born to Robert Powell and Nancy Wood Powell on January 17th, 1957, in Wheat Ridge, CO. She graduated from the University of Oregon in 1982 with a Bachelors in Geography. In 2016, Kris met the last love of her...

Feb 9, 2024

Shawn Marie (Naylor) Slocum was born on 02/07/1967 in Sanford, Florida to Jim and Wilma Naylor. She tragically passed away on February 9th, 2024. Shawn graduated from Orange Park High School in 1985. She then attended the University of North Florida where she earned a B.S. in Psychology. After college she worked using her degree to help troubled families working...

Feb 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Kelly Shawn Gipson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly, a devoted family man, husband, father, poppy, brother, mentor, and friend to many as well as a skilled specialist of heavy machinery. Kelly Gipson departed from this world on February 6th, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, hard work, and...

Feb 4, 2024

Derek Sandbrook, 74, of Fleming Island, Florida passed away on February 4, 2024.

A visitation will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Broadus-Raines Chapel and funeral services will begin at 11:00am with Pastor Charles Ivy officiating.

Full obituary forthcoming.

Feb 4, 2024

Feb 3, 2024

Timothy Lloyd Bell Sr. of Palatka, Fl. passed away on February 3, 2024

He was born to Hazel Alberta Daniels and Lloyd Bell on July 27, 1970. Timothy graduated from Clay High school and worked at & co-owned Cut N Up Hair Salon. He married and divorced Eileen Rhoads.

Timothy was a man of many hobbies including surfing, fishing, karate,...