Obituaries
Mary Katherine Stewart
Sep 13, 2025
Mary Katherine (Morgan) Stewart, 78, of Saint Johns, Fl, passed away on September 13, 2025.
Born in Sylva, North Carolina and raised in Bryson City, North Carolina, she went on to earn a master’s degree in psychology from Temple University. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia after college and, in 1986, she moved to the greater-Jacksonville, Florida area where she remained.
Mary spent...
Carla Kay Byrd
Sep 11, 2025
Carla Kay Byrd, 60, of Jacksonville, Fl, passed away on September 11, 2025.
She was born on January 1, 1965, to her mother Drenna Dial.
Carla was the Associate Director of A Bright Beginnings Daycare in Jacksonville, Fl. She was married to William James Byrd. Carla loved her time with her children; it was her passion and gave her all the fulfillment...
Jean K. Pfister
Sep 1, 2025
Jean K. Pfister of Jacksonville, 92 years old, passed away September 1, 2025. Born to Clara Arneta Radford, October 2, 1932, in Hackensack, NJ. Jean graduated from Pitcairn PA High School in 1950. He joined the PA National Guard when he was 16 years old. In 1951 he was called to active duty.
After serving two tours in both Korea and...
Segundina Avendano Wallace
Aug 28, 2025
Segundina Avendaño Wallace, lovingly known as “Dhennie”, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on August 28, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on January 15, she was the daughter of Candida and the late Alejandro Avendaño, and she lived a life filled with faith, love, and unwavering strength.
Dhennie shared nearly 28 wonderful years of marriage with her...
Richard Milton Menefee
Aug 28, 2025
Richard Milton “Coach” Menefee, Jr., age 69, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on April 4, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Richard lived a life marked by creativity, mentorship, and unwavering faith.
A graduate of Southside High School in Fort Wayne, Richard went on to attend Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In 1990, he further...
Susan Elizabeth Sulzbacher
Aug 28, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Sulzbacher, age 82, passed away on August 28th at Westminster Woods after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was the devoted daughter of Hazel and I.M. Sulzbacher and the loving older sister of William May Sulzbacher, who preceded her in death. Susan was a beloved mother to her three children: Frederick (Kathy), Judy (Darin), and Carolyn (James), and...
Shoghig Ivo
Aug 27, 2025
Shoghig “Shelly” Ivo, age 68, passed away August 27th.
Shelly was born to her parents Yervant & Aghavni Guiragossian in Kirkuk, Iraq and moved stateside when she was 8. She was married to her husband, Greg Ivo, for 48 years and was bookkeeper for their family business.
Shelly loved spending time with her grandkids, reading and cooking, especially with her mom. She...
Ramona Montes
Aug 24, 2025
En Memoria de Ramona Montes
Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de Ramona Montes, amada esposa, madre, abuela, bisabuela y amiga, quien partió de esta vida en paz el día 24 de agosto de 2025, a la edad de 80 años, rodeada del amor de sus seres queridos.
Fiel sierva de Jehová, Ramona—conocida cariñosamente por su familia como “Musa”—nació el 18 de...
Mary Lannen Wallace
Aug 16, 2025
Mary (Lannen) Wallace, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother, passed away Saturday, August 16th, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind her husband of fifty-six years, Vinny; her three children, four grandchildren, three sisters, and many friends and extended family in New York, Florida, and Ireland.
Born and raised in New York, Mary attended St. Benedict’s...
Jeffrey J. Terry, Sr.
Aug 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey J. Terry, Sr.
January 28, 1955 – August 16, 2025
Jeffrey J. Terry, Sr., age 70, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of Mattie Ruth Terry and the late Willie J. Terry.
A Jacksonville resident since 1987, Jeff was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,...
Wayne Anthony Stanhope
Aug 12, 2025
Wayne Anthony Stanhope, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away in his home on Tuesday morning August 12th, 2025. He was 48 years old. Wayne was born in Machias, Maine on March 31st, 1977, to Michael Joseph Stanhope and Deborah Marjorie Blanchard, however, Grace Goodwin Stanhope was Mom.
Wayne graduated from Washington Academy in Downeast Maine in 1995, and was employed by...
David Eugene Cannon
Aug 12, 2025
David Eugene Cannon, 50, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida.
David worked in construction most of his life as a roof mechanic, an arborist, and most recently a painter. He was a die-hard University of Georgia fan.
David is predeceased by his parents Danny Cannon and Kim (IHA) Cannon. He is survived by his wife Michelle Kilpatrick...
Victoria Diane McKinney
Aug 11, 2025
Victoria Diane McKinney from Redwater, TX went to be with Lord on August 11, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Ms. McKinney was born on March 3, 1999, in Texarkana, TX. She was a stay-at-home mom.
She was preceded in death by her Nana, Bonnie Kelley of Redwater, TX, her brother-in-law James Campbell of Genoa, AR, and two uncles Jason and Joel Kelley of...
Todd Eric Macomber, Sr.
Aug 11, 2025
Todd Eric Macomber, Sr., a resident of Middleburg, Florida, born in Brockton, Massachusetts on November 22, 1968, to Donald P. Macomber & Judith Cogswell Macomber passed away peacefully at Haven Custead Hospice Care Center of Orange Park, Florida on Monday, August 11, 2025.
He is predeceased by his father Donald P. Macomber, sister Gretchen Macomber, and his daughter Crystal Macomber.
Todd is...
Robert Edward Nelson
Aug 11, 2025
Robert Edward Nelson, 89, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Born on January 5, 1936, in Washington, District of Columbia, Robert was the son of Edward Carlton Nelson and Sadie Dilley Nelson. He grew up with a strong sense of duty and service that would later define much of his life.
On January 20, 1954, Robert enlisted in...
John Opiela
Aug 7, 2025
John Opiela, 89, of Middleburg, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Dupont, PA on April 18, 1936, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Kuna) Opiela. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy Opiela for 61 years. He devotedly cared for her through her challenging illness until her passing. He was a...
Rena Wilds Herndon
Aug 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rena (Wilds) Herndon, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Rena’s presence touched the lives of many. Though words can scarcely capture the depth of sorrow we feel, we honor and celebrate a life marked by kindness, resilience, and grace.
Born January 15, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL...
Frances Lawson
Aug 5, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Frances Lawson, who departed this world peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 4:37 PM. She was 80 years old.
Born on January 20, 1945, Frances was a woman of quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering love for her family and community. She built a life rooted...
Peggy E. Varnes
Aug 4, 2025
Peggy E. Varnes passed away gently at HCA Memorial Hospital on August 4, 2025, from lung cancer.
She began her life on September 19, 1950, born to Cleve V. Varnes and Jennie D. Allen in Folkston, Georgia. Living with her nine siblings in Hilliard, Florida during her childhood, she graduated from West Nassau County High School in 1969. She became a...
Scott Thomas Wood
Aug 4, 2025
Scott Thomas Wood, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Monday, August 4, at the age of 61.
Born on September 22, 1963, to parents Beverly Terrell Wood and Donald Strait Wood, Scott spent most of his life working in the sheet metal and construction industries. He was employed at Thermal Acoustics Corporation and Bellingham Marine, and worked alongside his brother, Mark,...
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