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Nancy Carol Sinclair

Nancy Carol Sinclair

Dec 25, 2017

Fleming Island, FL - Nancy Sinclair, 85, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2017, at home.

Nancy was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on December 25, 1932 to Ernest and Nella (Morin) Pederson.  She grew up in Berlin, NH, then moved to the Washington, D.C. area with her father in his assignments as a military officer and State Department official....

Geraldine "Jeri" Johnson Colenda

Geraldine "Jeri" Johnson Colenda

Dec 23, 2017

  Geraldine Johnson Colenda, affectionately known as “Jeri,” died on December 23, 2017 in Orange Park, Florida after years of spirited battles with chronic illness.  She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to Art and Geraldine “Gerry” Colenda, both of whom predeceased her while living in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Jeri graduated from Rock Hill Academy in Charlottesville, Virginia and earned degrees from...

John Clifton Jeffers, Jr.

John Clifton Jeffers, Jr.

Dec 22, 2017

John Clifton Jeffers, Jr., 79, of Orange Park, FL passed away at his home December 22, 2017. Mr. Jeffers was a lifetime resident of Clay County and had owned a land clearing company for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Beverly Prevatt; daughter, Angie (Jamie) Green; stepsons, James (Rose) Burnell, Jerry Burnell, Jeffrey (David...

Joshua Tyler Adams

Joshua Tyler Adams

Dec 22, 2017

Joshua Tyler Adams, 28, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on December 22, 2017, under the care of the Custead Hospice Care Center in Orange Park following a brief illness. 

He was born on March 27, 1989, in Tampa, Florida, to Joe and Sheila (Stephens) Adams. He was a distributor for Mission Foods in Jacksonville, where he grew up and...

Dennis K Pond

Dennis K Pond

Dec 17, 2017

Dennis K. Pond, 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away on December 17, 2017.  He was born on October 5, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Lester and Laura (Collfet) Pond.  Dennis came to the area in 1969 from Iowa and was a member of Black Pond Baptist Church.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army...

Dorothy I. Rogers

Dorothy I. Rogers

Dec 17, 2017

Dorothy I. Rogers, 93, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away December 17, 2017.  She was born on July 30, 1924 in Portland, Maine to the late Edward and Edith (Griffin) Smith.  She came to the area in 1983 from Maine and was of the Protestant faith.  Mrs. Rogers had worked as a receptionist for many years for her daughter’s...

Joseph Hamilton Elliott

Joseph Hamilton Elliott

Dec 13, 2017

               Joseph Hamilton Elliott, 95, passed away at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center, Orange Park, on December 13, 2017. Joe was born on January 24, 1922 in Los Angeles, CA to parents George and Mae Elliott.

          He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Norma Owens Elliott; son, Michael Elliott (Lynn); daughter, Norlene Roberts (Irving); nephew, Sandy Grant (Terri); grandchildren,...

David William Pierce, Jr.

David William Pierce, Jr.

Dec 13, 2017

David William Pierce, Jr., 51, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away December 13, 2017.  He was born on September 3, 1966 in Stoneham, MA to parents David and Mary Ann (Burns) Pierce.  He was a graduate of Plymouth High School and served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He worked as a Senior Civil Engineer Inspector for TRC.  He...

Thelma Marie May Sweat

Thelma Marie May Sweat

Dec 11, 2017

Thelma Marie May Sweat, 80, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Haven Hospice Care in Orange Park, Florida, on Monday, December 11, 2017. She was born to Onnie Mounts May Dales and Lonnie May on January 20, 1937, in War Eagle, West Virginia. Moving to Florida from Grundy, Virginia in 1952, she resided...

Joan Cecilia O'Neill

Joan Cecilia O'Neill

Dec 11, 2017

Joan Cecilia O'Neill, resident of Saint Augustine, FL, and beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2017.

 

Joan was born on July 22, 1931 to Maurice and Sara O'Connor in Philadelphia, Pa. After spending many happy years in the area, Joan eventually met her beloved husband, William James O'Neill, while serving as secretary...

Jean Thomas

Jean Thomas

Dec 9, 2017

Jean Thomas, 80, of Orange Park, FL, passed away December 9, 2017.  She was born on October 3, 1937 in Wayne, MI to parents Jesse and Clara (Hewett) Charters.  She has worked as an Administrative Assistant for the United States Department of Labor and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Orange Park Chapter #226.  Mrs. Thomas enjoyed...

Ward McDonald

Ward McDonald

Dec 8, 2017

Ward McDonald, 91, of St. Augustine passed way December 8, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 15, 1926 in Cumberland, MD. Uncle Ward was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. He was the owner of C.W. McDonald Trucking in St. Augustine, FL and a trusted mechanic...

John F. Harmeling

John F. Harmeling

Dec 8, 2017

 

John F. Harmeling, 80, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017.  John was born on August 2, 1937 in Cambria Heights, NY.  John was a retired school teacher and guidance counselor in the North Babylon School District in North Babylon, NY.  He retired after 35 years and relocated from Hauppauge, NY, his home for 36 years, to Green Cove...

James A. Tombarello

James A. Tombarello

Dec 8, 2017

JAMES A. TOMBARELLO

 

MARCH 23, 1958 – DECEMBER 08, 2017

 

James Anthony Tombarello (59), formerly of Haverhill, MA passed away December 8th in Jacksonville, FL.

Raised in Haverhill, Jim graduated from Haverhill High School in 1976 and then served several years in the US Marine Corps.

Jim eventually moved to Florida, living for a time in Lakeland...

Ronald H. Thornton, Sr.

Ronald H. Thornton, Sr.

Dec 3, 2017

Ronald H. Thornton, Sr., 75, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away peacefully at the Acosta-Rua Center for Caring Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL on December 3, 2017.  He was born on September 10, 1942 in Raiford, FL to parents Ralph and Melba (Sparkman) Thornton.  Mr. Thornton served his country in the United States Army.  He retired as a truck...

CPO Stewart Covey

CPO Stewart Covey

Dec 2, 2017

CPO Stewart Covey, 77, of Middleburg, FL, passed away December 2, 2017.  He was born on April 2, 1940 in Marathon Township, MI to parents Lyle and Arla Pearl (Stewart) Covey.  Mr. Covey had retired from the United States Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran.  He moved to the local area in 2005 from Oscoda, MI and was of...

Francis "Bo" Glisson

Francis "Bo" Glisson

Dec 1, 2017

Francis “Bo” Glisson, 79, of Keystone Heights, FL, passed away December 1, 2017 BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Ernest "Gene" McLendon

Ernest "Gene" McLendon

Nov 30, 2017

Ernest E. “Gene” McLendon July 20, 1938 – November 30, 2017               Ernest E. McLendon, 79 of Middleburg, Florida known to most everyone as “Gene” passed away on November 30, 2017.  Gene was a lifelong resident of Clay County.  A simple man, Gene grew up and lived by hard work, a handshake as a promise and his word as an agreement...

Everette Jeffers

Everette Jeffers

Nov 29, 2017

Everette Jeffers, 79, of Middleburg, FL passed away November 29, 2017. He was born on January 1, 1938 in the Clay County area to parents George and Joan (Mosley) Jeffers and was a lifelong resident of the area. Everette was a big fan of the outdoors; he loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially...

Johnnie William Hill

Johnnie William Hill

Nov 29, 2017

Johnnie William Hill, 65, of Jacksonville, FL passed away November 29, 2017. He was born on March 14, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Robert Milton and Frankie Marie (Combs) Hill. Johnnie was a lifelong resident of the area who enjoyed prayer, gospel music, reading his bible and witnessing to all those the Lord put in his path.  He...

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