Obituaries

John "Al" Hamilton

John "Al" Hamilton

July 6, 2018

John “Al” Hamilton, 81, of Fleming Island, FL (formerly of Orlando, FL) passed away July 6, 2018. He was born June 20, 1937 in Flat Rock, MI and was predeceased by his beloved wife, Helen “Marye” Hamilton in December 2001. He is survived by his sons, Tal Palmer Hamilton (Kimberly), Todd Alexander Hamilton (Kimberly) and Troy David Hamilton (Sherrie); 6...

Diane Medford

Diane Medford

July 3, 2018

Diane Medford, 75, of Green Cove Springs, Fl, after a long illness, passed away July, 3, 2018. She was born, on July 23, 1942 in Kankakee, IL, the only child, to the late Mary Louise Lambert and Clarence Edward Campbell.

Diane’s career started as a school bus owner operator, later she drove for Clay County, where she retired. She had...

Henry Squires

Henry Squires

July 1, 2018

Henry Squires (65) passed away on July 1, 2018.  He was a devoted husband to Linda Squires for over 30 years. Henry was born in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Stocklin & Susie Squires as one of 12 children.  Henry served honorably in the US Army as a combat medic during the Vietnam War.  He was an avid Nascar fan,...

Marlene Conaway

Marlene Conaway

July 1, 2018

Marlene Conaway, 84, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018.  She was born to the late Ellery and Gladys (Hicks) Sapp on July 24, 1933 in Starke, Florida.

Marlene was a resident of the Middleburg area for 37 years and a member of Long Branch Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and enjoyed playing the piano....

Frances Lang Johnson

Frances Lang Johnson

June 29, 2018

Frances Lang, Johnson, 78, of Middleburg, FL, passed away June 29, 2018.  She was born on October 30, 1939 in Maxville, Florida to the late Herbert and Maude (Tanner) Padgett. She will be remembered as being a very loving woman, mother and grandmother.  She is preceded in death by Papa Charlie; son, Donald Lang and grandson, Austin Estep.

Frances is...

George Allen

George Allen

June 28, 2018

George William Allen (89) went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2018.  He was born to George and Ruth Allen on May 16, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio.  His family moved to Berea, Ohio where he graduated from high school and Baldwin-Wallace College.   He had a twenty-five year career with the Navy which brought him to the Jacksonville...

Dennis Evans

Dennis Evans

June 27, 2018

Dennis Evans, 70, of Middleburg, FL, passed away June 27, 2018.  He was born on May 9, 1948 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to the late Edward W. and Virginia Pearl (Sweet) Evans, Sr.  Mr. Evans proudly served his country in Vietnam and was a combat veteran in the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila Evans; daughter, Kim Sandberg;...

Winnifred Stanford

Winnifred Stanford

June 25, 2018

Winnifred was born in Mankato, Minnesota March 22, 1934 to Fred and Gladys Stanford. She is survived by a brother Robert Stanford of Longview, Washington, nephews Alan Stanford of Cape Coral Florida, and Eric Stanford of Monument Colorado, Niece Jana Schmutz of Longview, Washington, and their families.   She graduated Park Rapids High School, Minnesota, in 1952.  Graduated Bethel College, in...

Richard Allen Wayne

Richard Allen Wayne

June 17, 2018

Richard Allen Wayne, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his Orange Park home on June 17, 2018. He was born in Harrisburg, PA to parents Wallace L. Wayne and Daris A. Baum. He was a manager at Winn Dixie for 15 years prior to his retirement. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed watching the Jaguar games and NASCAR....

Raymond Leon Calley, Sr.

Raymond Leon Calley, Sr.

June 16, 2018

Raymond L. Calley Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born in Sanford, FL to the late J. R. and Helen Calley on July 12, 1943. He loved his family, hunting and traveling the US.

He served honorably in the US Navy. He worked in the Jacksonville and North Florida Shipyards, as...

Sandra "Sandy" Earl Kersey

Sandra "Sandy" Earl Kersey

June 15, 2018

Sandra “Sandy” Earl Kersey, 78, of Green Cove Springs, FL, passed away June 15, 2018.  She was born on October 5, 1939 in Brantley, Alabama to the late John Foster and Earle Dean (Adams) Hutcheson. She came to the area around 1952 from Alabama and was a member of South Middleburg Baptist Church. Sandy loved her family, church, friends and...

Robert L. Lambing, Sr.

Robert L. Lambing, Sr.

June 14, 2018

Robert L. Lambing Sr. "Bob" passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 in Orange Park, Fl after a brave battle with cancer.  Bob was born on September 10, 1941 in Canonsburg, PA to Charles and Aileen Lambing. He graduated from Lee High School. He was active in the Jacksonville Jaycee’s, a 32nd Degree Mason with the  Shrine, long term volunteer at...

Brenda Bowen Hamilton

Brenda Bowen Hamilton

June 13, 2018

Brenda Bowen Hamilton died at age 85 on June 13, 2018 at Penney Retirement Community in Florida.  Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of the late Reverend Kenneth Blount Bowen and Onnolee  Avery Bowen of Lexington, Kentucky.  Mrs. Hamilton and her husband, Leslie Craig Hamilton moved to Penney Retirement Community in 2008.

Mrs. Hamilton was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended...

Justin Robert Thornton, Sr.

Justin Robert Thornton, Sr.

June 11, 2018

Justin Robert Thornton, Sr., 30, of Orange Park, FL passed away on June 11, 2018.  He was born on February 18, 1988 in Jacksonville, FL to parents David K. Thornton and Bobbie K. (Ward) Talerico.  Justin enjoyed skateboarding and fishing. He loved being in or on the water especially the beach, the ocean was his playground.  Justin will be remembered...

SCPO Richard Calloway, USN, Ret.

SCPO Richard Calloway, USN, Ret.

June 11, 2018

SCPO Richard Varner Calloway USN, Ret will be remembered as the ‘Best Husband, Best Dad and Best Pops ever’.

He passed in peace Monday June 11, 2018 at the age of 74.

Richard will be forever remembered by:

Best Friend and Loving wife of 55 years Linda Hysmith Calloway.

His children, Todd Calloway, Kevin Calloway and Tina Calloway who knew...

Staff Sergeant Anthony Musico, USA, Ret.

Staff Sergeant Anthony Musico, USA, Ret.

June 9, 2018

Staff Sergeant Anthony Musico, USA, Ret., 82, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away June 9, 2018.  He was born on June 21, 1935 in Detroit, MI to parents Carlo and Victoria (Joseph) Musico.  Mr. Musico was retired from the United States Army and was a Korean and Vietnam War Veteran who was the recipient of two Purple Hearts.   Following his...

Ruth Viola Sheaffer Shively

Ruth Viola Sheaffer Shively

June 7, 2018

Ruth Viola Sheaffer Shively of Middleburg, Florida, formerly of Fairfax, Virginia, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in her sleep on June 7, 2018, at the Dr. Gaston Acosta-Rua Hospice Care Center in Jacksonville, Florida.  Born on December 19, 1937, in Shermansdale, Pennsylvania, Ruth was the daughter of the late Ora M. Sheaffer (Zeigler) and Amos...

Doris Boyd Woodcock Fortner

Doris Boyd Woodcock Fortner

June 6, 2018

Doris Boyd Woodcock Fortner, 69, of Anderson, SC passed away June 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to parents James Ed and Hazel (Turley) Boyd on June 17, 1948 in Alabama. She was married to Raymond Woodcock (deceased) then to Earl Fortner. She worked at Gustafson’s and Wrights Dairies in Green Cove Springs,...

Christopher Schenkel

Christopher Schenkel

June 6, 2018

Christopher D. Schenkel, 42, of Orange Park, FL passed away on June 6, 2018.  He was born on November 8, 1975 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Douglas Leroy and Wanda Jean (Orcutt) Schenkel.  Christopher had been in the Clay county area for 30 years and was of the Christian faith.  He enjoyed cooking and was a huge Florida Gators Football...

George O. Zavakos

George O. Zavakos

June 6, 2018

George O. Zavakos, 79, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on June 6, 2018 at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Florida. He was born July 27, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio.He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. Zavakos and Carmen B. Wilson Zavakos.He leaves behind his loving, devoted wife of 18 years, Sarah “Janie” Zavakos; children, Lisa Worrell (Neal),...