Obituaries
Harold Francis Hobbs
May 5, 2020
Harold Francis Hobbs, 84, of Green Cove Springs, FL, was born in Ault, CO to Francis and Dorothy (England) Hobbs on August 23, 1935 and lived in Fort Morgan, CO until he joined the Navy at age 17 and where he traveled around the world by age 18. He loved the Navy and served his country faithfully for 20 years...
Michael David Whitener
May 4, 2020
Michael David Whitener from Middleburg, FL passed away on Monday, May 4th 2020 in Palatka, FL where he resided for the last 18 years. Michael was born June 10, 1952 to Donald and Sarah Whitener in Doctor’s Inlet, FL. Michael was proceeded in death by Donald and Sarah Whitener, and is survived by his wife Kathy Whitener of Palatka, FL,...
Yvonne Sharon Keefer
May 3, 2020
Yvonne Sharon Keefer was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England on the 27th of September 1960. At the tender age of 59, she passed into Heaven to join her only child Rachel on the 3rd of May 2020. Yvonne and her mother Gwyneth immigrated to America in December 1963 and joined her father, Robert Evans where they lived in Wichita Falls,...
Davie Lee Jemison
May 3, 2020
Davie Lee Jemison, 76, of St. Johns, FL, passed away May 3, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1943 in Pollard, AL to parents Charlie Sewell and Essie Jemison. Mr. Jemison was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army. He worked in the maintenance department for the USPS and in his free time he...
Captain Sherwin "Sharkey" Estrin (USNR Ret)
May 2, 2020
Captain Sherwin “Sharkey” Estrin (USNR Ret) passed away into the hands of his maker on May 2, 2020. Sharkey is predeceased by his wife, Mara of more than 61 years. He is survived by their son, Michael G. Estrin (wife, Jennifer) and daughter, Leslie Kim Wellman (husband, Michael), and two grandchildren, Chloe Estrin and Brittany Wellman.
After graduating from University...
Rita May Huck
April 30, 2020
Rita May Huck (Zinda) of Green Cove Springs, Florida, originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, April 30th, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Clifford Huck and the dear mother of Cheryl (Mike) and Kenneth (Brigit). She was cherished by her grandchildren, Leroy (Sarah), Andrea, Tina, Tracy, Rebecca (Nicholas), and Kathryn (Rob). Her ten great-grandchildren adored...
Peter "Poppie" Della Penna
April 30, 2020
Peter Della Penna (POPPIE), 83, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born in Batavia, NY on November 5, 1936. Parents were Salvatore and Angelina Della Penna. Poppie graduated from Batavia High School and served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged. He owned and operated PIZZA KING in Green Cove Springs...
Peter Morgan Noonan
April 29, 2020
Peter Morgan Noonan, beloved father, brother, and grandfather passed away at his home in Orange Park, Florida on April 29th, 2020.
Peter was born in 1942 in London, England to Irish parents—Morgan and Edna Noonan (née Kiernan). In 1956, Peter and his family, including a brother Bernard, and a sister Marlene, immigrated to NYC. He attended Holy Trinity High School,...
Alvin "Boss" Calley
April 29, 2020
“Boss” Georgia’s best Bull Dog fan.
Alvin “Boss” Calley, 63 years of age, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Orange Park Medical Center after a brief illness and complications with the Corona Virus.Boss was born November 8, 1956 to the late Mr. and Mrs. JR Calley in Jacksonville, FL. He was a lifelong resident...
Paul Christian Watson
April 28, 2020
Paul Christian Watson passed peacefully on April 28, 2020 with his great big family by his side. Paul was born in Clermont, Florida in 1968 but always boasted about growing up in the Ortega neighborhood of Jacksonville.Paul was a superb chef who lived and worked in exotic locations all the way to Alaska. He was a loyal Miami Dolphins fan...
Sofia Victoria Hall
April 26, 2020
Sofia Victoria Hall, 5 months old, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2020. Born to Sheila C. Rivera and Adam D. Hall on November 5, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.
She is survived by her loving parents Sheila C. Rivera and Adam D. Hall; siblings Melany Alicea and David R. Hall; grandparents Randy and Tamara Hall, Enrique Rivera,...
Ethel "June" Kraus
April 24, 2020
Ethel “June” Kraus went to her Heavenly home April 24, 2020 in Orange Park, Florida after a brief illness. June was born to Stokley and Ethel Isabel Saylor June 19, 1926 in Auxvasse Missouri, the youngest of four siblings. She was united in marriage to Edmond Kraus, February 16, 1947 in Prescott Arizona.She was a graduate of Mexico High School...
Laverne Johnson Smith
April 23, 2020
Laverne Johnson Smith, 80, of Orange Park went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23,2020. She was born to Charles Brooks and Mahroy Harrison Johnson on August 27,1939, in Cochran, GA. She was a longtime member of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs and loved singing for the Lord. She will be remembered for her beautiful...
Donald Keith Miller
April 23, 2020
Donald Keith Miller, loved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to many, passed away at his home near Green Cove Springs, Florida on April 23rd, 2020.
Donald was born March 6th, 1959, to Ernest and Twila Miller, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Miller family moved a couple of times due to the father’s career, but finally moved to Green Cove Springs,...
Catherine "Cathy" S. Mills
April 22, 2020
Catherine S. Mills (Cathy), age 64, married to Eugene E. Mills (Gene), passed away peacefully at her home in Fleming Island, FL on April 22nd, 2020.
Cathy was born in Washington, D.C to Stuart Tees Sadler and Aura May Curtis Sadler on July 7th, 1955. After graduating from Mt. Dora High School in 1972, she began her career path in...
Lester Lorell Eddy
April 21, 2020
Lester Lorell Eddy, age 92, went to be with the Lord April 21, 2020. He died at his home in the presence of his loving family. He was born to James DeForest Eddy and Cora Lee Burris Eddy on July 28, 1927 in Green Cove Springs, Fl
Lester grew up in Green Cove Springs and moved to the Palatka area...
Arthur Irvin Davis
April 20, 2020
Arthur Irvin Davis, 81, of Orange Park, FL, passed away April 20, 2020BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000
Layton Paul Anderson
April 13, 2020
Layton Paul Anderson died on April 13, 2020 at the age of 95, at a hospital near his home in Penney Farms, Florida. Born to Mildred and Harold Anderson on October 18, 1924 in Salamanca, New York, Layton was the third of five children. He is survived by his loving wife Viola; his brother Gaylord; his sons Randall (Judy), Daniel...
Delores Gladys Peach
April 13, 2020
Delores Gladys Peach, age 89, of Green Cove Springs and Jacksonville, FL passed away on April 13, 2020. She was born on November 17, 1930 in Olustee, Florida the oldest daughter of Clyde and Gladys (Hughes) White. After high school she attended Massey Business College. She worked for Kraft Foods, the Florida Times Union, and later became co-owner and manager...
Sebastiano "Sam" Giannese
April 12, 2020
Sebastiano “Sam” Giannese
September 24, 1937 – April 12, 2020
Sam passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 in the Moosehaven Health Care Center at the age of 82.
He was born to Armando and Vittoria Giannese on September 24, 1937 in Fiume, Italy.
Sam grew up in Italy with his four brothers, Armando,...
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