Obituaries

Roy Manning Kight I

Roy Manning Kight I

August 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that Roy Manning Kight I passed away on Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at the age of 64. 

Roy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Kathy and his children Roy Kight II and Amanda Pate (Mike). Roy had three grandchildren, Caleb Manning Kight, Brianna Pate and Claire Pate that he loved...

John M. Perritt, Jr

John M. Perritt, Jr

August 26, 2020

John M. Perritt, Jr of Fleming Island, FL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 69. John was a proud member of the Orange Park High School Class of 1969. He subsequently earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from his beloved Florida State University Class of 1973. John also earned a Masters Degree in Business...

Glenn Julian Mason

Glenn Julian Mason

August 25, 2020

GLENN JULIAN MASON, 57, Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away suddenly on August 25th, 2020 due to heart related issues. He was born in Sandersville, Georgia on February 19, 1963.  Glenn spent most of his life in Jacksonville, Florida and called it home.

Glenn’s passions early in life were football, baseball, and having fun with his friends.  He was a knowledgeable plumber...

Barbara W. Smith

Barbara W. Smith

August 25, 2020

Barbara W. Smith, 80, former longtime Orange Park resident and current Jacksonville Beach resident, peacefully passed away August 25, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. 

Barbara was born on June 21, 1940 in Gadsden, AL to Frank and Annie Ruth Whitfield.  She was married to Raymond Gene Smith for 54 years prior to his death in December 2014. 

She was...

Donald Edward Veitch

Donald Edward Veitch

August 24, 2020

Donald Edward Veitch, 97, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away August 24, 2020. He was born February 10, 1923 in Kingston, Jamaica to the late David Veitch and Christina Walker Veitch. Donald was a flying officer for the Royal Air Force and served in World War II.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean Veitch; and...

Laura Estelle Osborne

Laura Estelle Osborne

August 20, 2020

Laura Estelle Hoppe Osborne

 October 20, 1928 – August 20, 2020 Laura passed away August 20, 2020 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 91.

She was born to Atticus and Hettie Belle Hoppe on October 20, 1928 in West New York, New Jersey.

Laura married John Nodzak and they had nine children.  She married Bazel Osborne...

Ian Derek Wollen

Ian Derek Wollen

August 18, 2020

Ian Derek Wollen, 89, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on Tuesday August 18, 2020.  He was born on December 7, 1930 in Japan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Cubas Wollen.  He and Wanda were married for 14 years.

Ian arrived in Florida on his yacht Lungta, having spent the past 20 years sailing in...

Carolyn Inez Jolley Doan

Carolyn Inez Jolley Doan

August 18, 2020

Carolyn Inez Jolley Doan, 75, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away August 18, 2020.  She was born March 7, 1945 in Baldwin, FL.

She is preceded in death by her parents Palmer Fonzo Jolley Sr. and Mary Pauline Geiger Jolley. Brothers Palmer Jr, Lonnie, and Henry and sister Jean Jennings.

She was married to Jack Doan for 60 wonderful...

Patrick H Heck

Patrick H Heck

August 18, 2020

PATRICK H. HECK, went to be with our Lord, Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 18th 2020. He was born to Eugene and Margaret Heck on October 19th 1948 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Stivers High School and received his associate degree in teaching from Southern Illinois University. He served 24 years before he retired from the United States Navy....

Evelyn Marteaux McGuckin

Evelyn Marteaux McGuckin

August 17, 2020

Evelyn   Marteuax McGuckin, 95, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away August 17, 2020.  She was born in Mezieres, France on August 2, 1925 to parents Gaston and Marie Louise (Deveaux) Marteaux.  Mrs. McGuckin worked as a retail clerk and enjoyed roses and flower gardening.  She was a member of Church of the Brethren and will be dearly missed by...

Donna Paulene Layton

Donna Paulene Layton

August 17, 2020

Donna Paulene Layton, 59, Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away August 17, 2020.

She was born to Donald Paul Davis and Virginia Louise Spencer on January 21, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She graduated from St. Mary’s College of California in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She most recently worked at AET Solar Thermal Consultants as a sales...

Bruce and Jennifer Wicker

Bruce and Jennifer Wicker

August 14, 2020

Bruce “Chi” passed away August 4, 2020 then 10 days later on August 14, 2020 Jennifer “Nana” passed!

They leave a son, Donald Messer (Wendy); 2 daughters, Christa Ingram (Joe) and Theresa Avila (Jose); grandchildren, Kelcey, Logann, Brooklynn Harryman, Joshua and Alexis Wicker, Jose and Johnny Avila; 1 great-grandbaby, Kinsley Burch; and son-in-law, Cody Burch.

In lieu of flowers, family...

Joan Davidson-Nolte

Joan Davidson-Nolte

August 10, 2020

Joan Davidson-Nolte, 81, of Dunnellon, FL passed away on August 10, 2020. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mary Hoey and late husband Robert “Gene” Bigler. Joan is survived by her husband, Joe Nolte of Dunnellon, FL; Children: Brent (Ann) Fritz of Reid Springs, MO and Debra (Bill) Metz of Middleburg, FL; Grandchildren: Amber (Brandon) Purgason...

Rev. William Russell Talley, Jr.

Rev. William Russell Talley, Jr.

August 10, 2020

Reverend William Russell Talley Jr, 95, went to be with the Lord on August 10,2020.

He was born on May 14, 1925 in Lakeland Florida. He served in the US Navy during WW2 volunteering at 17 years old to serve his country in a time of war.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lois, of almost 74 years of...

Wanda Jean Wollen

Wanda Jean Wollen

August 10, 2020

WANDA JEAN WOLLEN, 62, Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away on August 10, 2020 due to a tragic accident that 8 days later also took the life of her beloved husband, Ian Derek Wollen. She was born in Leesburg, Florida on June 8, 1958.

Being married to Ian for 14 years was the happiest and most fulfilling time of Wanda’s...

Vernida Foster

Vernida Foster

August 8, 2020

Vernida Foster, 69, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away August 8, 2020. She was born February 16, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL to Herman and Mary Thornton.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie Foster; children, Dale Goss (Christy) and Rhonda Adams (Steve); stepson, Jamie Foster (Becky); sister, Cynthia Cox; brothers, Herman and Nathan Thornton and grandchildren, Ashley Henne, Dalton...

James L. Espey

James L. Espey

August 7, 2020

James L. Espey, 80, of Middleburg, FL passed away Friday, August 7th, 2020. He was born on the 29th of May 1940 in Guilford, N.C. to the late James Winfield Espey and Van Edith McCoy. Graduated from the Univ. of Texas in 1964. Served in the Marines from 1959 to 1965 as a Corporal in the reserves. Worked as a...

Steven Bennet Taylor

Steven Bennet Taylor

August 5, 2020

Steven Bennet Taylor of Green Cove Springs, FL Born October 15, 1960 and passed away on August 5, 2020.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Armedia Taylor; sibling, Vadie Taylor Marshall; 2 nieces, Vada Armedia Miller and Sonja Taylor Goins; and one great niece, Autumn Rae Goins.

Those left to cherish his memory:

Amanda Taylor-White (Warren)...

Terry Lee Harrell

Terry Lee Harrell

August 4, 2020

Terry Lee Harrell, 70, a resident of Lake Como, Florida passed Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

He was born on February 20, 1950 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Fred Harrell (Wylene) and Earlene Crozier.

After graduating from Forrest High School, he joined the Air Force from 1969 – 1974.  He was stationed in Bangkok, Thailand, and Guam during the Vietnam...

Byron E. Bates

Byron E. Bates

August 2, 2020

Byron E. Bates of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the age of 79. Byron was born on September 19, 1940 in Marshall, Michigan. He was the son of Russell and Evelyn Bates. Byron is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Wanda (McLain) Bates. Byron was a very hard-working businessman Starting...