Recent Obituaries and Notices

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...

Michael Alan Weitnauer

Michael Alan Weitnauer

May 6, 2026

Michael Alan Weitnauer, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida passed peacefully at home on May 6, 2026. He was born to Carl and Eileen Weitnauer in Jacksonville, Florida.

Michael had a deep love for music, food and United States history. He enjoyed a good belly laugh, sitting on the beach with his fishing pole, and he loved his Jaguars. Clint Eastwood’s line “There’s...

Charles H. Deskin

Charles H. Deskin

May 4, 2026

Charles H. Deskin passed from this life in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 83 years old on May 4, 2026

The son of James and Beneas Deskin, Charles was born in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his brother James “Ted” Deskin (Sharon) of Rolla, MO and sister Tresa Fistler of Clearlake, CA; along with many loving nephews, nieces, cousins...

Lucia Traverzo Mercado

Lucia Traverzo Mercado

May 1, 2026

Lucia Traverzo Mercado, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born on December 13, 1942, in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, to Miguel Traverzo Román and Emerita Pérez Pérez. Lucia spent her early years in San Sebastián before her family...

George Edward Taylor

George Edward Taylor

April 25, 2026

George Edward Taylor passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 28, 1935. He grew up in the Germantown neighborhood.

When he was 15 years old, he and his family moved to Penns Grove, New Jersey; there he met and fell in love with a shy, pretty girl named Edith Harcum. They dated throughout high...

John William Fitzgerald

John William Fitzgerald

April 24, 2026

John William Fitzgerald was born on May 13, 1944, in St. Joseph MO to John and Geraldine Fitzgerald. He was the oldest of four children and was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Fitzgerald.

When he was three his parents moved the family to North Hollywood CA. He attended Notre Dame high school and California State University at Northridge and...

Marlane Soldner

Marlane Soldner

April 24, 2026

With heavy hearts but profound gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Marlane Soldner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on April 24, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer at the age of 71.

Marlane was born on January 25, 1955, in Columbia, Tennessee, to Phillip and Delores Meissner. From a young...

Randy Vaupel

Randy Vaupel

April 23, 2026

Randy Vaupel, age 59, sadly passed away suddenly on April 23, 2026. He was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 17, 1966, the youngest son of three boys born to Richard and Gloria Vaupel.

As a child, Randy was always VERY Creative (it seems almost right from birth!) Randy was a quiet and unique individual; Well, quiet until you got to...

Gary Causey

Gary Causey

April 20, 2026

Gary Causey passed peacefully on April 20th, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of service, devotion to family, and a life well lived.

Gary was born and raised in Pierson, Florida where he was known as an exceptional student and a talented baseball player. He carried that same discipline, intelligence, and steady determination throughout his life.

Gary married the love of...

John Holmquist

John Holmquist

April 18, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of John Holmquist shares his passing on April 18, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.

John was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, the younger brother to three older sisters. He attended Duke University, where he met his wife, Beth, at the very beginning of freshman year - a meeting that led to 54 years...

Alan Lloyd Miller

Alan Lloyd Miller

April 8, 2026

Naval Radarman Alan Lloyd Miller passed away on Wednesday, April the 8th, 2026 at the age of 82.

He was born September 21, 1943, and was the first son of Arthur and Joyce Miller where he spent his early years on an island off the coast of California named Catalina. He joined the Navy and met his wife Carol Jean at...

Donald Lee McCoin

Donald Lee McCoin

April 3, 2026

Donald “Don” Lee McCoin, 81, of Jacksonville, FL, went to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 3, 2026.

Born on March 9, 1945, in Tulsa, OK to his father Edward McCoin and mother Dona McCoin, Don spent his early childhood years playing on his grandparents’ farm. He spent his later childhood and early teens attending John Calvin Presbyterian Church...

Jeff Guy

Jeff Guy

April 1, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeff Guy on April 1st, 2026, after a sudden illness.

Jeff lived life to the fullest! He was a true Floridian, having grown up in Naples Florida, and is a Coast Guard Veteran. He was an avid surfer and skydiver. You would often see Jeff at the Poles with his...

Michael Collier Searcy

Michael Collier Searcy

March 30, 2026

Michael “Mike” Collier Searcy, 64, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. Born May 5, 1961, in Jacksonville—a city he loved and proudly called home—Mike was the beloved son of Janet S. Searcy and the late Herbert C. Searcy.

A Jacksonville native, Mike graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1979. Over the years Mike put his energy...

Marian Siegel

Marian Siegel

March 16, 2026

With heavy hearts, we remember Marian Siegel, who went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2026, at the age of 80.

She was born on May 18, 1945, in Melbourne, Florida, to Harry Arthur Beeder and Edith Juanita Scott. Marian grew up surrounded by the love of her family. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and carried her free-spirited...

Sandra Lee White

Sandra Lee White

March 15, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Lee White, 78, of Jacksonville, FL passed on March 15, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1947, in Lakewood, OH to Edna and Arthur Schulze.

Sandy graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH, with majors in mathematics and German. She worked in accounting and consulting in Chicago, IL and Jacksonville, FL. She earned an MBA at Northwestern...

Pamela Jean Cranford

Pamela Jean Cranford

March 14, 2026

Pamela Jean Cranford, 68, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at her home on March 14, 2026.

Pamela was born to William and Lorraine Ballantine in Dayton, FL on June 2, 1957.

Pamela will be remembered for her resilience, faith, and the love she held for her family and friends.

Pamela is survived by her husband Kenneth Cranford and her son Brent Cranford.

Richard Henry Farrell, Jr.

Richard Henry Farrell, Jr.

March 9, 2026

Richard Henry Farrell, Jr., 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be missed very much and remembered with love and gratitude.

Richard was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 23, 1940, to Richard Henry Farrell, Sr. and Patricia Arvilla Harmon. He lived most of...

Violet Swinsburg

Violet Swinsburg

March 1, 2026

Violet Swinsburg, 93, of St Johns, Fl (formerly a resident of The Villas at Spanish Oaks, Ocala, Fl) passed away on March 1, 2026, at Baptist South Hospital under Community Hospice Care with her family by her side.

Violet was born to Rose and Cyrus Shearer on May 16, 1932, in Moria, Pa. She was raised in Hazleton, Pa and later...

Patrick James Boleky

Patrick James Boleky

February 25, 2026

Patrick James Boleky of Middleburg, Florida passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2026 at the age of 46. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He met his wife Shelly Boleky at 19. They were soulmates. They had 4 beautiful children together.

Patrick is survived by his wife Shelly Boleky, his Children Tyler Boleky (Savannah Borum), Scott Boleky, Hannah Boleky,...