Obituaries

May 19, 2024

Wade Benjamin Rivers Jr., affectionately known as Buck, passed away May 19, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born September 29, 1948, to Dora and Wade Benjamin Rivers Sr. Buck was a lifelong resident of Green Cove Springs, Florida, a community he loved dearly.  

Buck was a graduate of Clay High and joined the Marine Corps upon completing school. An avid outdoorsman,...

May 16, 2024

John Mark Swan, born March 12, 1938, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024. Born to parents Ulysses G. and Freddie B. Swan of Memphis, TN. Married 60 years to wife, Etrenda Swan of Mendes, GA. After serving dutifully in the United States Navy aboard the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier, John worked for Bingham Coffee for many years. Later going on...

May 16, 2024

Vivian Ellen Thomas, 89, of Middleburg, Fl, passed away on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. She was the third child of Lafayette "Fid" Thomas Sr. and Ellen L. Conway Thomas, born on May 12th, 1935, in Fouts Mill District, Belmore, Fl. She graduated from Santa Fe College in 1967. She was the Branch Manager at Florida Council on Aging at the...

May 15, 2024

 Raul Santiago, 87, of Fleming Island, FL passed away on May 15, 2024.   He was born to Alejandro and Filomena Santiago in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 8,1937. Raul was one of 10 children. Raul moved to New York when he was 18 years old, and then onto Florida in 1976. 

Raul is survived by his wife of 61...

May 13, 2024

Sara Jean Johnson, of Green Cove Springs, died on May 13, 2024 at her home. 

She was born on May 9, 1979, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the daughter of Sandra Karst and Matthew Johnson. 

Sara’s unexpected passing comes as a shock to her family, friends, and loved ones, who are still reeling at the loss. She lived a vibrant life and...

May 12, 2024

George (Pete) Wesley Douglas of Middleburg, FL. passed away to be with The Father on May 12, 2024. He was born in Umatilla, FL to Gladys Parks and John Wesley Douglas on November 26, 1941.

 He was married to Mrs. Linda Gail Douglas, the love of his life. She preceded him in death on July 12, 2017. He was the father...

May 12, 2024

Geraldine “Geri” Duncan Kendrick,81, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away on May 12, 2024.   She was born to John Duncan and Frances Helsel in Princeton, WV on September 27, 1942. Geri moved with her family to Florida when she was 17 years old. She is preceded in death by her brother, John “JW” Duncan. 

Geri is survived by her...

May 11, 2024

Rose-Emy Pintucan Blanchard was 65 years old. She lived in Jacksonville, Florida. She went home to God on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Rose-Emy was born to parents, Ana Merced Calivo Pintucan and Gregorio Pintucan, Sr. on August 23,1958, in Manila, Philippines. She graduated with a G.E.D. and went to nursing school. She worked at Moosehaven as a nurse.

Rose-Emy married Brian...

May 10, 2024

May 8, 2024

Jeniffer Rene Bulick (Francescone), of Green Cove Springs, Florida, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2024, from an unexpected illness. She leaves behind her husband Charles Bulick “Chuck"; parents, Colleen and Scott Rapier; her siblings, Austin Francescone, Ariel Rapier, Lynn Talbott, Robert Rapier, and Brian Rapier. 

 Jenny spent most of her life living in Columbus Ohio where she was a big...

May 7, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Carney, 72, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at his home with his family. He was born to parents Lewis Clyde and Mattie Mae Carney on June 30th, 1951, in York, Alabama. Bobby was a jack of all trades, being a construction worker, truck driver, and handyman. He was an avid...

May 6, 2024

Jack Biddle, HMC/E-7 USNR(TAR), Aerospace Medical Technician, 74, died peacefully in Middleburg on May 6, 2024, after a long hard fight with cancer. Jack was born on August 24, 1949, in Battle Mountain, NV to Earl and Gertrude Phillips. On April 3, 1969, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On July 23, 1981, Jack married the love of his life...

May 4, 2024

May 4, 2024

Roy Lee Young, age 70, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Saturday morning May 4, 2024, wrapped in the arms of his loving wife, Gloria. Roy was born to Pleasent and Adele Young on May 31, 1953 in Douglas, GA. He married Gloria on November 8, 1975. Roy worked in the dredging industry most of his adult life and he...

Apr 29, 2024

William Dennis Sceals 

February 12, 1928 – April 29, 2024

William “Bill” Sceals passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 96 in Orange Park, FL.  He was born on February 12, 1928 in Fitzgerald, GA to Thomas and Nannie Sceals.  He graduated from Fitzgerald High School.  Following High School Bill was drafted into the Army proudly...

Apr 27, 2024

Barbara Anne Ross passed away on April 27, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 27, 1955, in Passaic, NJ, Barbara was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, wife and friend. 

She was predeceased by her father, Frank Zarkowski and her mother, Mary Kuchta Zarkowski.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Ross;...

Apr 27, 2024

Robert Lee Rahm passed away on April 27, 2024 at the age of 82, in Green Cove Springs, Florida. He was born on February 19, 1942 in Evansville, Indiana to Hazel and Clarence Rahm. He grew up in Evansville and graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School. Soon after, he fell head over heels for his wife, Donna Jean Rahm, when...

Apr 26, 2024

Terry L. Porter, 80, of Green Cove Springs, FL, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024.

Terry is survived by his wife, Lois Porter; daughter, Stacie Upchurch (Gary); son, Graham Porter (Jessica) and 9 grandchildren, Breanne Borko (Matthias), James Upchurch, Emilie Upchurch, Abigail Porter, Logan Porter, Annabell Porter, Luke Porter, Arya Porter, Lincoln Porter. Terry also is survived by his...

Apr 24, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

Charles “Bear” Roberts, 47, of Fleming Island, Florida passed away April 23rd, 2024. He was born to Bonnie Reagan and Joseph Roberts on February 6, 1977 in Orange Park, Florida.

Bear is a generational native to Green Cove Springs with many ties to the community, always supporting his Alma Mater Clay High School. He was dedicated and passionate about coaching...