Obituaries

Rebekah (Becky) Smith Scott, 75

Rebekah (Becky) Smith Scott passed away peacefully at the age of 75, on October 8th, 2026. Becky was born on October 5th, 1951, in Jacksonville, FL. She was the daughter of Robert and Doris Porter. Becky graduated from Andrew Jackson High school in 1970. She also received an AA from FCCJ. She went on to … Continue reading Rebekah (Becky) Smith Scott →

Emma Lou McClure, 68

Emma Lou McClure, 68, of Middleburg, FL passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026. Emma was born in Hemingway, SC to the late Edward “Buck” Kennedy and Pearl Roberts Kennedy. She moved to the area almost 30 years ago from South Carolina. Her career was spent working in many grocery stores as a produce manager, including … Continue reading Emma Lou McClure →

James Patrick Ebener, 76

Click on link to view Jim’s Memorial Video James Patrick Ebener, 76, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Jim was born on July 25, 1950, in LaSalle, IL, to Robert and Anne Ebener. He graduated from St. Bede Academy in 1968, … Continue reading James Patrick Ebener →

Pamela Jo “Pam” Fields, 78

Pamela Jo “Pam” Fields, 78, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026. Pam was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Earl and Doris (Gaffney) Carter. She was a 1966 graduate of Paxon High School and moved to Orange Park in 1985. She worked for the Clay County School Board for over … Continue reading Pamela Jo “Pam” Fields →

Cecil H. Jones, Jr., 83

Cecil H. Jones, Jr., 83, of Fleming Island, FL passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2026. Born in 1943 in Byron, GA, to Cecil H. and Ethel Jones, Cecil was the second of four children, and the only son. He developed a strong work ethic early on to provide a comfortable life for his family. … Continue reading Cecil H. Jones, Jr. →

Mary Elizabeth Frisbee Wild, 88

Mary Elizabeth Frisbee Wild, 88, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born to the late Clarence Leo and Emily Johns Frisbee of Dr’s Inlet and was a lifelong resident of Clay County, Florida. Her family’s roots in the area, date … Continue reading Mary Elizabeth Frisbee Wild →

Debra Smallwood Wright, 71

Debra Smallwood Wright, 71, of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Debra was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Johnny Smallwood and Lina McDade. After growing up in Jacksonville, she married Clabourne Wright III and moved to Clay County in 1976 where they made their home. She worked with her … Continue reading Debra Smallwood Wright →

Chad Austin Newton, 37

Chad Austin Newton, 37, of Middleburg, FL passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Chad was born in Orange Park, FL. He worked in golf course turf and equipment maintenance all over the area for the last 20 years, most recently at Deercreek Country Club. Always willing to help a friend or stranger, Chad was a generous, … Continue reading Chad Austin Newton →

Melba Laverne Dowdy, 87

To view Melba’s memorial video, please click here. Melba Laverne Dowdy, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at The Pavilion for Health Care at Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms, Florida. The Pavilion had been her comforting home since October 2023, following an ischemic stroke. Melba was a true warrior, facing numerous health … Continue reading Melba Laverne Dowdy →

Margaret Ann “Margi” Peterson, 78

Margaret Ann “Margi” Peterson, 78 of Jacksonville, FL passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Margi was born in Canby, Minnesota to the late Marvin and Wilma Ufken Erdman and spent most of her life in Minnesota before moving to Florida in 1998. While in New London, MN, she worked in the school system in administration. … Continue reading Margaret Ann “Margi” Peterson →

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