Class of 1983 |
DANA MICHELLE COOLEY |
Passed away in May of 1989. Dana was 4'10 1/2" and her nickname in school was half-pint. She was a great spirit, a true light. Dana had two children who are both doing well. I am touched that someone remembered her spirit and would like to get in touch with that person. |
Submitted by Diana Cooley Naber |
She had such a great personality. I miss her dearly... |
Submitted by Sherry |
Class of 1984 |
BRYAN GADD |
Passed away September 10, 2000, along with his fiance' when hit by a drunk driver in Orlando. Bryan was killed instantly, she died during resuscitation attempt. She was 9 months pregnant and the baby, Jacob, was delivered successfully via C-section. Bryan and I were very close but had lost touch quite a few years ago, and only recently, at his wake, I was able to catch up, but only with those who survived him. Bryan was a good friend with good character and integrity. He was one of the best friends I could have ever had and that's how I will always remember him. |
Class of 1985 |
KELLY BARNETT |
Passed away 1993. She was in a car/train accident while living in Valdosta, GA with her two little girls and husband. Thankfully, the girls survived the crash. Kelly was a cheerleader at OPHS. |
Submitted by Christine MacLeod McMillan '86 |
KEN KLEIN |
Ken was killed by a DUI driver in December, 1998. He was a vivacious, fun-loving man. He left 2 beautiful boys and an equally beautiful wife. He was the Drum Major of the Raider band and loved by more than we could count. Submitted by Lindsay Henderson (sister) |
Class of 1986 |
DAVID S. BUBACK |
Passed away Summer of 2000 |
HOWARD (STEVE) HILLEY |
Class of 1987 |
Passed away from Cystic Fibrosis in December, 1988. She was one of my best friends in the world. |
Submitted by Lynette |
Class of 1988 |
ROBERT "SHAWN" ZACHARIAS |
Died in November of 2004. Submitted by Karen Hiers(Brookshire) c/o 87 |
DEBBIE LAW |
RANDY BENNETT |
Randy Bennett died tragically in 1988. He attended OPHS 1983 to 1985 and was a wonderful person with a personality to match. He had a smile that could stop a train. He would do anything in the world for anyone. If you needed a friend, he was there. He needlessly lost his life in his prime. He will never be forgotten by anyone who ever knew or loved him. Submitted by Cheryl "Popp" Lifsey |
I just learned, from this website, that my dear friend, and high school sweetheart, Bryan Gadd passed away. I was devastated. I've been searching for him for years now. I am including a photo of us at the 1983 Sadie Hawkin's Day Dance. I will miss him and I will never forget the good times we shared. Although our lives took different paths, I can still see you on the highway of my life. I love you, my friend. Submitted by Andrea Pritchett '84 |
MICHELE CONNOR |
Michele passed away on May 27, 2000. She was killed by a drunk driver early that morning. She was a good friend of mine and even though it had been a while since I last saw her, I was very saddened when I heard the news. We also attended church together back i nour school days and I have a lot of great memories from those days. She had a wonderful free spirit about her and I know that she is sorely missed by her family and friends. Michele was a Christian and it is comfort to know that she is with our Lord Jesus Christ. I will forever remember her and be glad for the time that we spent as friends. Submitted by Julie "Randall" Spengler '83 |
SCOTT ROGERS Scott was killed in a car accident. He was a good friend and is still greatly missed by all of us. Submitted by Jill Steadman '85 |
LINDA GOMEZ-ROWLES |
Passed away September 15, 2002. She is survived by her newlywed husband, Donald Rowles, and her 13 year old son Matthew Espinosa. Linda was the life of the party, a true friend and a wonderful soul. She will be greatly missed by her High School girlfriends, Vernice, Sonja, Junilyn, Charlene, Cheryl and Nikki. She will always be a part of our memories and our hearts, May she continue to look on us with her smiling face. Submitted by Sonja Wallace '83 |
ROBERT EDWIN MESSER |
August 20, 1964 - May 27, 2001 Robbie Messer, 36, who lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, died May 27, 2001 in a camping accident near Circle Hot Springs, Alaska. He was born in Jacksonville, FL and lived in Orange Park from 1967 until 1990, when he moved to Fairbanks. He was a self-employed hairdresser. He is survived by his parents, Johnny Sr. and Linda Messer, of Callahan, 2 brothers, Richard Messer of Orange Park and Johnny Messer, Jr. (Dodie) of Callahan, and nephew Johnny Messer III, also of Callahan, his maternal grandmother, Lula Taylor of Callahan and Fraternal grandmother, Louise Messer of Orange Park, along with several aunts and cousins. Submitted by Wilma '83 |
GINA MURRAY-HERRON |
Gina passed away February 5, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Clyde, and her wonderful children, son C.J., daughters Casey and Cadie. her strong, loving parents Ray and Shirley Murray and sisters, Angel Worley (Roland) and Julie Dupuy. Gina was one of the sweetest friends a person could have. We will remember her SMILE the most. And as her friends have said, "Her heart was as golden as her hair." From the love of her school girlfriends Sonja, Vernice, Nikki and Cheryl, we will always have some very special memories of our fun and dreams we shared with each other. Gina, may you now be free to look above your loved ones and guide them. With all our LOVE. Submitted by Sonja Wallace |
SCOTT HARKEY Died March 31, 2005 Scott's memorial service was Monday, April 4, 2005. It was a very nice service. Not many 1987 graduates were there. I know they tried hard to get the message out in time for the memorial. Submitted by Beth "Hargis" Maurer c/o '87 |
Class of 1989 |
TONY WILLIS |
