Recent Obituaries and Notices

Andrew A. Clark III

Andrew A. Clark III

July 22, 2026

With grateful hearts we celebrate the remarkable life of Andrew A. Clark III, who left us to embark on his next big adventure on July 22, 2026, at the age of 72.

Andrew leaves behind his beloved wife of 43 years, Susan Stenman Clark of Fernandina Beach, FL; his cherished daughter, Riley Anne Clark (Tanner West) of Winston-Salem, NC; and numerous...

Betty Riddick Neyer

Betty Riddick Neyer

July 15, 2026

Betty Riddick Neyer was kind, generous, curious, and always ready for her next adventure. Whether she was exploring a National Park, creating a scrapbook, learning a new dance, or simply offering a kind word, Betty found joy in life and loved sharing that joy with others.

Betty Riddick Neyer, born May 7, 1950, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.

Born in...

Bruce Michael Kempeny

Bruce Michael Kempeny

July 13, 2026

Bruce Michael Kempeny passed away Monday, July 13th, 2026. He was born to Gladys Kuznier Kempeny and Halsey Kempeny on December 15th, 1955.

He graduated from New Hartford High school, Masonry school and served in the Army.

Bruce was married for 44 years to his wife Yvonne Kempeny and had 3 children. Jacklyn Brearton (Trevin), Ashley Concepcion (Rick), Hal Kempeny, and a...

Michael Patrick Higgins

Michael Patrick Higgins

July 8, 2026

Michael “Mike” Patrick Higgins passed away on Wednesday, July 8th, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 57. If you knew Mike, you knew he was the life of the party. He had a way of filling up a room just by walking into it, and the world is a lot quieter without him in it.

He was the strongest man...

Carlos Dwight Lauderdale

Carlos Dwight Lauderdale

July 6, 2026

Carlos Dwight Lauderdale, 77, passed away on July 6, 2026, at his home in Atlantic Beach, Florida. He was born on January 17, 1949, in Limestone County, Alabama, to Carl and Virginia Lauderdale.He joined the United States Navy in 1968 and retired as a CWO4 Officer in 1991.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Lauderdale; daughter Carrie...

Robert Glenn Kretzer

Robert Glenn Kretzer

July 4, 2026

Robert G. Kretzer, of Jacksonville, FL, and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on July 4, 2026, at age 77 from pancreatic cancer.

Robert grew up in Hagerstown and graduated from North Hagerstown High School in 1966. He served in the Army from 1968 to 1970 and then in the Air National Guard in West Virginia. He later moved to Jacksonville,...

Joseph Warren Ezzell

Joseph Warren Ezzell

July 3, 2026

Joseph “Joe” Warren Ezzell passed away on July 3,2026, in Fleming Island, Florida. He was born on July 25,1944, in Savannah, Georgia to Frank and Ida Ezzell. After graduating from Pahokee High School, Joe joined the Air Force and did a tour of duty as a radio operator in Panama. Joe worked hard to support his family and studied at...

Walter N. Lipinski

Walter N. Lipinski

July 3, 2026

Walter N. Lipinski, 74, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026.

Walter was born in East Meadow, New York, April 7, 1952 to Kasimir and Anna Lipinski. He carried a larger-than-life personality throughout his life and had a remarkable gift for making those around him laugh and smile. Whether through a joke, a story, or simply being...

Linda Carol Bowen-Crawford

Linda Carol Bowen-Crawford

July 2, 2026

Our beloved one, Linda Carol Bowen Crawford of Jacksonville, FL passed from this earthly life into our Lord’s house July 2, 2026.

Born January 4, 1949, in Cordele, Georgia to parents, Sherman and Dorothy Smith Bowen. She was the eldest sister to Jannette Wiggin (Sam), Annette Morris (Don), Sharon O’Daniel (Larry), Michael Earl Gardner, Sherman Bowen Jr and Alfred Bowen.

Her leaving...

Lisa Marie Thompson

Lisa Marie Thompson

June 30, 2026

Lisa Marie Thompson, 67, of Jacksonville, Florida, entered her eternal home with the Lord on June 30, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1958, in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Lisa’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devoted mother and a proud “Mimi,” cherishing every moment she spent with her children and grandchildren.

She is lovingly survived by her children:...

Emmanuel S. Flores

Emmanuel S. Flores

June 24, 2026

Emmanuel S Flores, 69, passed away in his sleep on June 24th, 2026. In the face of sudden and aggressive illness, he demonstrated unwavering strength resilience and dignity surrounded by his loved ones.

Emmanuel - known as "Manny" by most and "Manuel" by family - was born December 1956 in Palawan, Philippines to the late Jose Flores and Remedios Sanchez Flores....

Jack Charles Sox

Jack Charles Sox

June 24, 2026

Jack Charles Sox, age 75 of Jacksonville, FL, passed peacefully on June 24, 2026. Jack is survived by his wife of 48 years Dianne Sox; their children Kristen Sox and Amanda Sox; sister-in-law Jill Sox; nephews Matthew and Mark Sox; and niece Kelly Kurtz (Evan). He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Elaine Sox; and his brother David Sox.

Jack...

Camille Clement Gregg

Camille Clement Gregg

June 20, 2026

Camille Clement Gregg, 64, passed away on June 20, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. She was born November 13, 1961, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Clement Oakes and Ruthwood Craven Myers.

Camille moved to Jacksonville as a young girl and made the First Coast her home for nearly fifty years. She attended Bradford College in Haverhill, Massachusetts. For...

Sandra A. Mantz

Sandra A. Mantz

June 16, 2026

Sandra A. Mantz, 75, of De Pere passed away in Jacksonville, FL peacefully with her loving husband Tom by her side entering the gates of heaven on June 16, 2026. Sandra Ann De Ruyter was born on February 16, 1951, to Donald M. and Helen (Baeten) De Ruyter in De Pere. Sandy faced these past 22 months head on with...

James Earl Thornton

James Earl Thornton

June 6, 2026

James Earl Thornton, 93, of Jacksonville Beach, Fl, went to Heaven on June 6, 2026.

Born to John Howard Thornton & Blanche Florence Thornton on December 5, 1932, in Supply, NC, James joined the U.S. Army after graduating high school. He retired from Pantry Pride. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He married Linda Lee Thornton on May 6,...

Katherine A. Hawkins

Katherine A. Hawkins

June 1, 2026

Katherine A. Hawkins, age 83 of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at The Fountains at Mill Cove in Jacksonville, Florida

She was born in Queens, NY on February 21, 1943.

Katherine had worked and retired as a supervisor for the New York Life Insurance company of America.

We have been blessed with the presence of Katherine in our lives. She...

Robin Claire Jimerson Bow

Robin Claire Jimerson Bow

May 27, 2026

It is with deep sadness and much love that we share the passing of Robin Claire Jimerson Bow, who passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on May 27, 2026, in Fruit Cove, Florida.

Robin was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Jim and Patsy Jimerson. The third of six children, she spent most of her life in the Jacksonville...

Susan Green Mock

Susan Green Mock

May 22, 2026

Susan Green Mock, 81 years old, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, after a long battle with COPD. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones in her final days.

Susan was born on July 16, 1944, in Salem, NJ, to the late George K Green and Ellen R Zane.

Susan graduated from Woodstown High School in 1962. She earned...

Timothy Charles McIntosh

Timothy Charles McIntosh

May 20, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Charles McIntosh, 69, passed away on May 20, 2026, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on February 18, 1957, son of John Thomas McIntosh and Lavonia Ann (Anderson) McIntosh.

In 1976 Tim enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for 11 years. It was in the Navy that Tim realized his love...

Pamela Sue Miller

Pamela Sue Miller

May 10, 2026

Pamela Sue Miller, 81, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Born on September 25, 1944, in South Charleston, West Virginia, Pamela was the beloved daughter of George and Joyce Smith. She graduated from South Charleston High School and attended Concord College. Pamela dedicated many years of service to Mayo Clinic, where she worked as a Cardiovascular...