Obituaries

Louie Edwin Ivey, Jr.

Louie Edwin Ivey, Jr.

December 4, 2020

Louie Edwin Ivey Jr.,67 years old, of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 4th at 1:59pm. Born to Olive Buckner and Louie Ivey Sr. on July 13, 1953 in Orange Park, Florida. He graduated Clay High School in 1972 and married Sandra Looney on November 23, 1979. Louie was an honorable Christian and attended the Congregational Holiness...

James "Jimbo" Wilkes

James "Jimbo" Wilkes

December 4, 2020

James “Jimbo” Wilkes, 73, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on December 4, 2020. He was born to Henry Floyd Wilkes and Ruth Rutledge (Wilkes) on November 19, 1947. Jimbo was married to his wife Sherri for 52 years. He graduated from Jacksonville University in 1972. He was a member of the Green Cove Springs Athletic Association for over...

Ruth Downing

Ruth Downing

December 3, 2020

Ruth (Lokey) Downing, age 88, passed following a short illness on Thursday December 3, 2020. Born June 2, 1932 in Albany Georgia. She was the second of seven children by Felton & Mary Lokey.  Ruth was married to Alex (Neal) Downing for 49 years prior to his passing in 2001.  As a devoted Navy wife, she raised four sons and...

Chad Allen Williams

Chad Allen Williams

December 3, 2020

Chad Allen Williams, 47, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Orange Park, Florida.  He was born on March 20, 1973 in Lake City, Florida, and after graduating high school attended The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Chad started his 28-year dedication with the Clay County Board of County Commissioners in the Public Works...

Gary William Wichmann

Gary William Wichmann

December 2, 2020

Gary William Wichmann, 73, of Fleming Island, FL passed away with his family by his side onDecember 3, 2020. He was born to the late Harry and Beryl Wichmann on July 7, 1947 inMiami, FL. He attended Lake City Community College receiving an associate degree inForestry. He served in the Navy for 4 years and the Navy Reserves for approximately...

Susan Jeanne Goins

Susan Jeanne Goins

December 1, 2020

Susan Jeanne Goins passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2020 in Orange Park, Florida at the age of 63.

She was born to James Randolph and Beverly Mae Vineyard on December 6, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She attended Orange Park High School.

Susan was married to a career naval officer and enjoyed travelling the world while stationed in San...

Robert George Woodworth

Robert George Woodworth

November 30, 2020

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Robert “Woody” Woodworth

May 10, 1932 – November 30, 2020 Woody passed away November 30, 2020 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 88.

He was born to George Robert and Josephine Woodworth on May 10, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Woody served in the US Marines July 23, 1954 until...

Melissa Marie Crier

Melissa Marie Crier

November 30, 2020

Melissa Marie Crier, 50, lovingly known as Missie, of St. Augustine, FL went home to be with her Lord and Savior unexpectedly on November 30, 2020.  She was born in Niskayuna, NY on a beautiful autumn Sunday to Donald Crier and Alycia (Lee) Sartin Crier.  Her family moved to Florida when Missie was nine where she attended Trinity Christian Academy...

Louis John Gregus, Sr.

Louis John Gregus, Sr.

November 29, 2020

Louis J. Gregus, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was the seventh of nine children, born in 1939 to immigrant parents, Michael and Helen Gregus, of Coaldale, PA. Lou’s life was marked by his unwavering dedication to family.

Lou carried a love of sport throughout life. This foundation was set early during...

Robert D. Collins, Sr.

Robert D. Collins, Sr.

November 28, 2020

Robert D. Collins, Sr, 76, of Woodbine, GA passed away on November 28, 2020.  He was born on November 4, 1944 in West Palm Beach, FL to parents Douglas Henry and Nell Horton (Castleberry) Collins. Robert served in the United States Army as Sgt. He was looked upon as top-flight, serving as a proud example to his peers. Robert served...

Melvin Henry Craig

Melvin Henry Craig

November 28, 2020

Melvin H. Craig, 86, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away November 28, 2020. He was the son of James M. and Annie Bell Craig, born in Greenville, SC on September 17, 1934. He spent 4 years in the Army and was most recently employed by the Clay County Road Dept from which he retired.                                                                               

 

He was married...

Donald Ray Fussell, Sr.

Donald Ray Fussell, Sr.

November 27, 2020

Donald Ray Fussell, Sr., 73, of Palatka, FL passed away on November 27, 2020.  He was born on September 28, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL to the late John and Jenny Mae (Bell) Fussell.  Donald was a lifelong resident of Northeast Florida and of the Baptist faith.  He was a guitar enthusiast who loved to collect and play guitars.  He was...

Brenda S. Sutherland

Brenda S. Sutherland

November 24, 2020

Brenda S. Sutherland, 65, of Green Cove Springs, FL, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1955, in Atlanta, GA, to William and Joann (Greer) Maxwell. Brenda was a resident of Clay County for more than 50 years where she worked for Walmart. Brenda was of the Pentecostal faith. She liked...

Fred Lewis Henning

Fred Lewis Henning

November 21, 2020

Fred Lewis Henning, 79, of Middleburg, FL went home to be with Jesus on November 21, 2020. He was born October 30, 1941 in Lansing, MI, the son of Lewis Henning (deceased), stepfather Edward Matelsky (deceased) and Elizabeth Matelsky (deceased).

After finishing school, Fred attended cosmetology school where he met the love of his life, his Honey Bee, Betty! They...

Anthony Frassetto

Anthony Frassetto

November 20, 2020

Anthony Frassetto, 88, of Middleburg, FL passed away November 20, 2020. He was born to Giovanni Frassetto and Angelina Toriello Frassetto on August 10, 1932 in South Hackensack, NJ. He was discharged from the Navy in 1960 after several years of serving our country. Anthony was retired after many successful years in the construction industry.

Anthony was happily married to...

John Lewis Currier

John Lewis Currier

November 18, 2020

John Lewis Currier, 94, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on November 18, 2020.  He was born on June 9, 1926 in Cornelia, GA to parents George and Mauneeta (Long) Currier.  John graduated from Piedmont College, proudly served in the United States Navy in World War II and was of the Baptist faith.  During his lifetime he worked for Cities Service...

Walter David Cercy

Walter David Cercy

November 17, 2020

Walter David Cercy, 65, of Dr.'s Inlet, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

 

Born to William Howard Cercy and Bertha Inez Baxley on November 20, 1954 in Dr.'s Inlet, Florida

 

He attended Orange Park High School.

 

Walter retired from Clay County Public works in 2009 after 30 years of employment.

 

Walter was a member...

Diane Duke Waters

Diane Duke Waters

November 17, 2020

Diane Duke Waters, age 67, was born in Uvalde, Texas on June 10, 1953 and died peacefully in Green Cove Springs on November 17, 2020 at her Mother’s home surrounded by her family.  Memorial services were conducted by Broadus-Raines Funeral Home located in Green Cove Springs, FL on Saturday, November 21st, 2020 at 10:00am. 

Diane was survived by her...

Anne Goodwin Gordon

Anne Goodwin Gordon

November 16, 2020

Anne Goodwin Gordon, 88, Lake Asbury, FL passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020. She was born to Charles and Mary Goodwin on February 19, 1932 in The Bronx, New York. In 1953, Anne earned her degree from the College of Mount Saint Vincent and went on to serve as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and later became an...

Oscar "Gonzo" Gonzalez

Oscar "Gonzo" Gonzalez

November 11, 2020

Oscar “Gonzo” Gonzalez Jr.

Oscar Gonzalez Jr. passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on the evening of November 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.  Born in Manhattan, New York on June 22, 1956, to Lucy and Oscar Gonzalez Sr., Oscar grew up on Long Island, New York and graduated from Longwood High School where...