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Pearl C. Smith

Pearl C. Smith

Nov 3, 2019

Pearl Smith passed away at Penny Farms, Florida on November 3rd on a beautiful, sunny Sunday day. She was 93 years old, a wonderful, loving wife to Bill Smith, sister to Ruby Mae Windham, mother to Sandra and Lathan Waters, grandmother to Gregg and Brett Mizerak, Kelly Beatty, and Aaron Waters, and great grandmother to 11 spunky grandchildren, and one...

Kenneth Stancil Jacobs

Kenneth Stancil Jacobs

Oct 30, 2019

Kenneth Stancil Jacobs, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  Kenneth was born on November 10, 1957 to Marion A. Jacobs and Sally C. Jacobs in Wiesbaden, Germany were his father was stationed with the US Air Force.  He was retired from the City of Titusville, Florida where he worked as a wastewater plant operator, he also served...

Ronald "Ron" Raymond

Ronald "Ron" Raymond

Oct 30, 2019

Ronald “Ron” Raymond, retired businessman and manufacturer, Town of Orange Park councilman, and committed husband, father, grandfather and friend, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, due to complications from surgery. He was 73. A longtime resident of Orange Park, Ron served two terms as a councilman from 1985 to 1991 and served as mayor in 1989-1990. A longtime business executive,...

Louis Philip Fazio

Louis Philip Fazio

Oct 28, 2019

Louis Philip Fazio, 92, died on October 28, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida.  Lou was born on February 1, 1927, in Mount Vernon, NY.  He was the son of the late Thomas and Lucy Fazio.  Lou’s father was a pro golfer and teacher of the game. He taught his son a love for the game that he would not only enjoy...

George Thum Gretton III

George Thum Gretton III

Oct 28, 2019

"I'm a leaf on the wind." - Firefly

Philippians 4:3-7 

 

George was born to parents Ann "Pansy" Hazzard Johnson McMillan and George Thum Gretton, JR. on January 21, 1953 in Trenton, New Jersey.  He passed away in his home on October 28, 2019 in Middleburg, Florida. George graduated from high school in 1971 from Episcopal High School in...

AK1 William J. Erwin, USN, Ret.

AK1 William J. Erwin, USN, Ret.

Oct 26, 2019

William James Erwin, AK1 USN, 85, passed away on October 26, 2019 with his family by his side. Bill was born on August 30, 1934 in Clover Lick WV. His father, William, worked for the railroad and mother, Anne, a housewife. Bill’s siblings: Lamen, Julius, Robert, Paul, Babe, and Helen. Bill’s best friend, Bill Jackson, was a big part of...

Keith Barry

Keith Barry

Oct 25, 2019

Keith Barry was 56 years old and after a 7-year battle with cancer passed on October 25, 2019.

He was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts on November 30th, 1962 to Rita Cecile Barry (Cabanna) and John Joseph Barry.

Keith graduated from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, Florida 

He married Gail Townsan on November 4th, 1995 and lived in Jacksonville,...

LCDR David Dee Troyer, USN Ret.

LCDR David Dee Troyer, USN Ret.

Oct 24, 2019

LCDR David Dee Troyer, USN Ret., 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on October 24, 2019.  He was born on December 17, 1934 in Cheyenne, WY to the late Ora Jacob and Almeda (Williams) Troyer.  Mr. Troyer came to the area with the United States Navy in 1979 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of...

Dennis "Denny" Patten

Dennis "Denny" Patten

Oct 24, 2019

Dennis “Denny” Patten, 71, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on October 24, 2019.  He was born on February 8, 1948 in Washington, DC to the late John Robert and Gertrude (Darras) Patten.  Denny came to the area 26 years ago from Shady Side, Maryland.  He was a retired commercial fisherman who loved time spent with family.  Denny will...

Virginia Theresa Schmidt

Virginia Theresa Schmidt

Oct 20, 2019

Virginia Theresa Schmidt, of Green Cove Springs, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 10,1927. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Kenneth.

She is survived by her children Robert Schmidt, Kathy (Richard) Price, Glenn (Theresa) Schmidt, John (Alisa) Schmidt, nine grandchildren...

Jan "Rick" Panella

Jan "Rick" Panella

Oct 19, 2019

Jan “Rick” Panella, 68, of Middleburg, Florida passed away on October 19, 2019. He was born to Joseph Frank and Mary Elizabeth Panella on January 6, 1951 in Norfolk, Virginia.

Rick owned his own company within the Industrial Refrigeration industry which he took great pride and loyalty with his customers. Rick was an avid fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars from...

Jenny Lynne Davidson

Jenny Lynne Davidson

Oct 19, 2019

Jenny Lynne Davidson, 59, of Fleming Island, Florida, passed away October 19. Jenny, daughter of W. H. and Joyce Davidson, was born July 8, 1960 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She attended St. Johns Country Day School, Robert E. Lee, and FCCJ.   Her church was Green Cove Springs United Methodist. After employment at Florida Bandag, the family business, Jenny refinished antiques...

Carolyn "Kay" Dapra

Carolyn "Kay" Dapra

Oct 17, 2019

Carolyn “Kay” Dapra, 80, of Orange Park, FL passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019.  She was born on June 24, 1939 in Edgewood, PA to Earl Hultz and Thelma (Swem) Hultz.  She grew up in Plum Borough and graduated from Plum Borough High School.  She met Donald Dapra, Sr. at a dance they attened with his brother, Casimer Dapra...

Keith A. Leclaire

Keith A. Leclaire

Oct 17, 2019

KEITH A. LECLAIRE born August 29, 1960 Framingham, MA

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of a wonderful man.

Keith A. Leclaire, 59, of Saint Augustine, Florida passed away on October 17, 2019.  He is survived by his wife, Maryann L Leclaire; daughter, Sarah E. Leclaire; mother, Estelle O’Connell; brothers, Everett J Leclaire Jr, Glen...

John Allen Taylor

John Allen Taylor

Oct 11, 2019

John Allen Taylor, 65, of Middleburg, Florida passed October 11, 2019.

He was born to Ernest and Mary Jean Taylor on May 4, 1954 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Paxon High School, served in the Army National Guard and worked for and retired from Teco Energy. Johnny was married to Jeanette “Cotton” (Cothren) Taylor for 47 years and was a...

Norman Ralph Blackwell

Norman Ralph Blackwell

Oct 10, 2019

Norman Ralph Blackwell, age 80, was born August 10, 1939 in Atlanta, GA and passed on October 10, 2019 in Omaha, NE. Norman was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Blackwell, and his sister, Ella Johnson. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Beverly Honrath-Blackwell; sons, Timothy Ralph Blackwell (Connie) of Georgia and Mark Norman Blackwell (Bobbie) of...

Fernando Vega-Roman

Fernando Vega-Roman

Oct 8, 2019

Fernando (Nando) Vega Román, 79, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Middleburg, FL. Fernando was born July 2, 1940, in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Francisco Vega and Luz María Román.  He graduated high school and then enlisted in the U.S. Army.  After being honorably discharged, he worked as a bartender and later, he worked at Union...

George T Harrell

George T Harrell

Oct 7, 2019

George T. Harrell loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL, aged 77.  He was born in Durham, NC and went to high school in Gainesville, Florida. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany for three years in the early 1960's and then moved to England where he met Rosemary, his wife...

Al Brooker

Al Brooker

Oct 6, 2019

James “Al” Alton Brooker, 73, Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019.  He was born on June 1, 1946 in Green Cove Springs, FL to the late James and Annie (Daniels) Brooker.  Al graduated from Clay High School and worked for Winn-Dixie for many years.  He was happily married to Nellie Lang Brooker for 33 years...

Joseph David Kerrigan

Joseph David Kerrigan

Oct 5, 2019

Joseph David Kerrigan, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL, died in Jacksonville on October 5, 2019.

Joe is survived by his wife Alice of 29 years; sons, Joe Kerrigan and Tom Kerrigan; stepdaughters, Alisa McElhenny, Christine Yadeski and Karen Kennedy; along with many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family. He was preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Alice...

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