Recent Obituaries and Notices

Linda Makowski

Linda Makowski

October 16, 2026

Linda Makowski, 63, passed away 10/16/26 in Jacksonville Florida. 

Born to Paul Makowski and Patricia Bridge in Latrobe, PA she Graduated from Greece - Olympia High School in Rochester, NY before enlisting in the United States Army, where she met her Husband of 36 Years, Jeffery Shaw. 

Together they had two sons, Derek and Christopher Shaw, before moving to Jacksonville in 1987....

William Robert "Bill" Burg

William Robert "Bill" Burg

October 14, 2026

William Robert “Bill” Burg, 97, lived a full and remarkable life, guided by faith, strengthened by family, and enriched by a lifelong love of learning. He was a man of many interests and accomplishments, but what mattered most to him was the life he shared with JeAnne, his beloved wife of more than 60 years.

Born in Venango, Nebraska, to Frank...

Karen Jo Nilsson

Karen Jo Nilsson

October 10, 2026

Karen Jo Nilsson

8/13/1951 to 10/10/2026

"I must have flowers.....always...always always" ~Claude Monet

Karen was born in Dearborn, Michigan to her proud parents Joseph Eugene Mottern and Clara Moody Mottern. Before moving to St Augustine, she grew up in Johnson City, Tennessee. Graduated from Happy Valley High and attended East Tennessee State University. She worked in the hospital as a patient scheduler retiring...

James Robert McGoogan

James Robert McGoogan

October 9, 2026

James Robert McGoogan passed away October 9, 2026. He was born in Buffalo, NY on February 17, 1948 to Robert and Eleanor McGoogan. He shared his childhood with his sister Eileen (Buehler) who preceded him in death.

Jim was an excellent student and attended Canisus College. He met his future wife, Elizabeth Bona at a Halloween party. They were married on...

Cheri Ann Adame

Cheri Ann Adame

October 7, 2026

Cheri Ann Adame, 68, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 7, 2026. She was born on September 5, 1958, to Donna and Andrew Levicki.

Cheri was a wonderful mother and grandmother whose love meant so much to her family. Her daughters and grandchildren will forever cherish the memories they shared with her and the love she gave them. Being their...

Carmen Camunez Gomez Haynes

Carmen Camunez Gomez Haynes

October 7, 2026

Carmen was born in Osuna, Sevilla Province, Spain, to Francisco Camuñez Marquez and Encarnacion Gomez Garcia, and was part of a large family of siblings. After spending her early years in Spain, she later moved to the United States, bringing with her a vibrant spirit and a deep pride in her Spanish cultural traditions.

A talented and passionate cook, Carmen found...

Charles Michael Barry

Charles Michael Barry

October 6, 2026

Charles “Michael” Barry, 84, passed away peacefully at The Gables on October 6, 2026, at 7:40am surrounded by the most amazing caregivers/hospice nurses and his family. He is finally in the arms of our heavenly Lord. Michael was born on January 26, 1942, to the late Leroy Barry and Helen Elizabeth “Betty” Herndon (nee Barr) in St. Augustine, FL.

Michael grew...

Eugene "Skip" Breedlove III

Eugene "Skip" Breedlove III

October 6, 2026

Skip was born on February 2, 1942, and passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, in Community Hospice at Baptist Hospital. He attended Englewood High School, graduating in the first graduating class. He also attended JU for a short time. Skip joined the Air Force in 1963 and on returning started with the Florida Air Guard.

Skip began his career at...

Pearl Russ Wheeler

Pearl Russ Wheeler

October 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Pearl Russ Wheeler, beloved mother and grandmother who passed away on October 5,2026, at the age of 93. She was born on January 6, 1933, in British Columbia, Canada. Pearl was born into the Fireweed Fortress Clan among the Nass River Valley Killer Whale Tribe. She was bestowed with the hereditary name...

Ana M. Lopez

Ana M. Lopez

October 3, 2026

Ana M. Lopez, affectionately known to all as "Margarita," a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and godmother, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on April 11th in Tacajó, Oriente Cuba. She immigrated to the United States in 1968 and was a proud citizen.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of...

Rodney Vance Lancaster

Rodney Vance Lancaster

September 28, 2026

Rodney Vance Lancaster passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2026.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, musician, woodcraftsman, and computer professional.

He is survived by his wife, Cherie Jean Goodrick Lancaster; his sons, Marvel Lancaster and his wife, Kristi; Howard Lancaster and his wife, Elizabeth; Larry Lancaster and his wife, Taylor; Samuel Lancaster; and Timothy Lancaster; and his grandchildren, Jorge, Robert,...

Rosalba Cabello Bowditch

Rosalba Cabello Bowditch

September 25, 2026

Rosalba “Chichi” Anmar Cabello Emmanuelli (Bowditch), born September 11, 1966, in Venezuela, passed away on September 25, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was the daughter of Rosalba Emmanuelli Torrivilla de Cabello and Nimio Largion Cabello Rojas.

Chichi graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Instituto Universitario de Nuevas Profesiones (IUNP) in Caracas, Venezuela. She later pursued a career in...

Eileen Frances Eikelboom

Eileen Frances Eikelboom

September 23, 2026

Eileen Frances Eikelboom passed away on September 23, 2026, at Baptist South in the Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Eileen spent her life caring for others and making the people around her feel loved.

She was the sweetest of women—kindhearted, loving, and, as her family would say, someone who never had an enemy. She was...

Jon Gregory Nerf

Jon Gregory Nerf

September 23, 2026

Jon Gregory Nerf, 63, passed away on September 23, 2026, after a courageous journey with a progressive neurological disease.

Born on April 30, 1963, Jon lived a life filled with family, friendship, faith, learning, laughter, music, sports, and more than a little silliness. He was a beloved son, father, husband, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend whose wit, intelligence, humor, and love...

Ingrid Patricia Dunn

Ingrid Patricia Dunn

September 20, 2026

Ingrid Patricia Dunn, 60, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away on September 20, 2026.

Ingrid was born on December 18, 1965, in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, Jamaica, to Albertha Boswell-James and Seymour Dunn, both of whom survive her. She attended St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, graduating in 1982.

Around that time, Ingrid began studying the Bible...

Sharon Eileen Labay

Sharon Eileen Labay

September 19, 2026

Sharon "Sherri" Eileen Labay ,72, of Jacksonville Florida, passed away on September 19th, 2026.

Sherri was born on September 24, 1953, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Merriman and Jeanette Williams. She was raised with love by her Aunt Harriett and Uncle Walter Hartline, whom she fondly knew as Mom and Dad.

A passionate dog lover, Sherri had a special fondness for Great...

Scott Eric Leiser

Scott Eric Leiser

September 18, 2026

Scott Eric Leiser, Age 64, of Satellite Beach, Florida passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 18th, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Born to Fred and Peggy Leiser on November 3rd, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Scott was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School in Pennsylvania, and obtained a Bachelors of Marine Affairs from the University of Miami, where he...

Laura Jane Atchison Pittman

Laura Jane Atchison Pittman

September 16, 2026

Laura Jane Atchison Pittman died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 58, after a year of bravely fighting cancer.

She was born on November 13, 1967, in Lakenheath, England to Jane Ella Nabors Atchison and James William David Atchison. After moving to the US just before her 2nd birthday, Laura Jane spent her childhood years in Durham, North Carolina,...

Richard Thomas Sandrowicz

Richard Thomas Sandrowicz

September 11, 2026

Richard Sandrowicz passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at the age of 58. He was a resident of Jacksonville, FL and is survived by his wife of 19 years, Marsha Sandrowicz. He was born to Stanley Sr. and Lillian Sandrowicz on November 23, 1967.

Upon graduation from high school, Richard enlisted in the United States Army and served our nation...

Sean Patrick Landin

Sean Patrick Landin

September 8, 2026

Sean Patrick Landin, 23, of Orange Park, Florida passed away September 8, 2026.

He was born to Jammie and Amy Landin on June 5, 2003, in Honolulu, Hawaii and has an older brother, Jacob Landin. Sean graduated from Oakleaf High School in 2021. He worked at Chick-Fil-A in Oakleaf Plantation for seven years and was a member of their leadership team....