Obituaries

Elizabeth Jean Dickard Fowler

Elizabeth Jean Dickard Fowler

Jul 20, 2025

Elizabeth Jean Dickard Fowler, known to all as Betty, was born on January 11, 1932, in Cleveland, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents Ted and Leona Dickard. She is survived by her brother Ted Dickard, sister Dolores Atkins, children Janet Hughes (Mike), Judy Brooks, Jeffrey Powell (Rachel), Lisa Matzen (Rob), 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.

Betty...

Debra K. Bryan

Debra K. Bryan

Jul 20, 2025

Debra K. Bryan, 66, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL. Born on September 3, 1958, Debra was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life, touching the hearts of everyone who knew her. 

Debra is survived by her loving husband, Richard Bryan; daughter, Devanie McCammon; sister, Marguerite Scarborough; granddaughters, Allysa Carpenter, Kayle Carpenter, and Cheyenne McCammon; and...

Jacquelyn Deane Tinsley

Jacquelyn Deane Tinsley

Jul 18, 2025

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Deane Tinsley, daughter of the late Charles Thomas Tinsley, Jr. and Mrs. Harriett Crawford Tinsley, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Jackie grew up in Richmond, Jacksonville, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia.

After graduating from North Fulton High School in Atlanta, Jackie worked in the travel industry for Eastern Air Lines,...

Lorna Gladys Cotton

Lorna Gladys Cotton

Jul 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lorna Gladys Cotton

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved sister, Lorna Gladys Cotton, age 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born to the late Eddie and Catherine Mack Cotton of Jacksonville, Lorna was a woman of extraordinary compassion, intellect, and unwavering love who touched countless lives...

Karen Kimie Matthews

Karen Kimie Matthews

Jul 15, 2025

Karen Kimie Matthews, formerly Wise, nee Ishii, 80, passed away on July 15, 2025, under the care of Community Hospice at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida. Karen will be lovingly remembered for her quiet grace, gentle humor, and the warmth she brought to those around her.

She was born in Hilo, Hawai’i on May 5, 1945 to Kenji and...

Marcus Sowers

Marcus Sowers

Jul 15, 2025

Mark passed away unexpectedly at 64 years old. In his later years, he started to look a bit like Santa—with a soft beard and an even softer heart.

Uncle Mark was one-of-a-kind. He was kind, generous, and humble—especially as he got older. He had a great sense of humor, a forgiving spirit, and a fierce loyalty to the people he cared...

Easton Elijah Gage Bruce

Easton Elijah Gage Bruce

Jul 13, 2025

Easton Elijah Gage Bruce, 22, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on July 13th, 2025.

Born to Catherine Chiumento and Paul Joseph Bruce on December 24th, 2002, in Orange Park, Florida, Easton was a graduate and hard worker and loved to learn new things. He was a parishioner at St. Paul's Catholic Church - Riverside where he was confirmed and enjoyed...

Jackie Gail Brown

Jackie Gail Brown

Jul 8, 2025

Jackie Gail Brown was born on June 5th, 1972, in Moultrie, Ga. and passed away on July 8th, 2025.

She is survived by her mother Sandra Brown, father Doug Brown, sister Debra Roman, two nieces Brittany & Sara, four grandnieces, the love of her life Ben Woods, her two sons Justin & Allen, and her aunt Charlotte Hansen.

Jackie loved being outdoors...

Yvonne Sue Key

Yvonne Sue Key

Jul 6, 2025

Yvonne Sue Key, 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1947, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Charles and Mary Christensen.

Yvonne was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving daughters, Melissa Key and Jennifer Atchison; her cherished grandchildren, Amanda Lane and Cooper Atchison; and her supportive...

Alfredo R. Oca, Sr.

Alfredo R. Oca, Sr.

Jul 4, 2025

Alfredo “Fred” R. Oca, Sr. of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025.

Born to Rustico and Esperanza Oca on August 12th, 1942, in Victoria, Philippines, he graduated from The University of Eastern Philippines, Michigan State University, and Michigan University. He worked at St Vincent's Medical Center in Riverside for 57 years specializing in bone marrow analysis.

Fred was married...

Ross Theo Weeks

Ross Theo Weeks

Jun 29, 2025

Ross Theo Weeks, 76, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 29, 2025.

A proud Jacksonville native, Ross was the youngest of five brothers born to Annie Lee Thomas and Theo Edward Weeks. Growing up in a humble but lively household in the Lackawanna area, he was part of countless memories, tales, and adventures that are still fondly...

Brenda Louise Howard

Brenda Louise Howard

Jun 25, 2025

Brenda Louise Howard, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born on June 10, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida daughter of the late William and Alice Slaughter. She was married to the late Ralph W. Howard Sr., with whom she shared many cherished years of love and life.

Brenda spent much of her career...

Robert R. Logston, Jr.

Robert R. Logston, Jr.

Jun 24, 2025

Robert R. Logston Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida.

He was born on March 29, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Betty Sullivan and Robert Logston Sr.

Robert was married to Sandra Bailey, with whom he shared 63 wonderful years of marriage.

He proudly served in the United States Navy for six...

Marian Regina Spallone

Marian Regina Spallone

Jun 22, 2025

Marian Regina Spallone, age 71, went to Heaven to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL; she had been a resident of Aspire San Jose Nursing Home since August, 2024 due to complications related to pancreas cancer.

She was born to her parents Americus Emilio “Emil” Spallone (Italian) and Gladys Spallone nee Polak (Polish) in Bronx,...

Geraldine L. Ekstrom

Geraldine L. Ekstrom

Jun 11, 2025

Geraldine L. Ekstrom, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Bridgeview with her sister Bernadine, Gerry attended Argo High School. Gerry married her high school sweetheart, John Ekstrom, and they enjoyed sixty-nine years of marriage. Gerry and John raised their family in Darien, Illinois and...

John Alfred Owens

John Alfred Owens

Jun 10, 2025

John Alfred Owens, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2025.

Born in Annapolis, Maryland, John was the beloved son of William Thomas Owens and Audrey LeMay Owens. He pursued higher education at Daytona Beach Community College and the Florida Institute of Technology, where he laid the foundation for a successful career in information technology and project...

Abraham Saleem Mussallem

Abraham Saleem Mussallem

Jun 8, 2025

Abraham Saleem Mussallem was the son of Elizabeth and Michael Mussallem and the brother of Michael, Ascher, and Amal and their “fur” brother Bentley. 

While he only knew the love and comfort from his mother’s womb, he knew his family’s voices. Michael and Ascher loved to sing into mommy’s tummy their favorite song “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Although Amal was too...

Floyd Lamb

Floyd Lamb

Jun 3, 2025

Floyd Lamb, 90, of Jacksonville, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Floyd was born in Fredrickstown, Ohio on July 25, 1934, to the late Robert and Opal Strong Lamb. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Patricia Louise Cranmer whom he married after returning home from serving his country during...

Lisa Ann Hendrickson

Lisa Ann Hendrickson

May 29, 2025

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we remember Lisa Ann Hendrickson, who passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 65, surrounded by the family in whom she cherished. Lisa’s life was full of love, strength, and unwavering devotion. She was not only a daughter, sister, wife, mother, or nanny, but a friend to...

Frances M. August

Frances M. August

May 26, 2025

Frances M. August, born November 10, 1940, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 84. Frankie-- or Fran as she was known by family and friends-- is preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Archie Owens and her sisters Gladys Younger, Edna Carol, and Leda Ingle.

Growing up, her hobby was roller skating...