Recent Obituaries and Notices
Mary Elizabeth Henry Middleton
November 5, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Henry Middleton, 84, of Jacksonville, FL entered into the presence of her Savior on November 5, 2026, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Mary was born in Batesburg, SC to R. F. and Josephine Henry on October 25, 1942. She is a 1960 graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts...
Brenda Olcott
October 29, 2026
Brenda Olcott, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Brenda later made her home in Florida, where she built a life centered around faith, family, and service. She enjoyed a long career with Publix Super Markets until her retirement, greeting coworkers and customers alike with her signature...
Carolyn June DeMent
October 21, 2026
Carolyn June DeMent died October 21, 2026, in Saint Johns, Florida after a prolonged journey with Alzheimer’s.
Born to Lester Cooper and Mary Ruth (Belk) Cooper on September 13, 1937, in Greene County, Arkansas, she grew up on her parents' farm, chopping and picking cotton, and helping with her father's dairy cows.
Carolyn graduated as Valedictorian of her class at Stanford High...
Elle Mae Nordgren
October 19, 2026
Elle Mae Nordgren, 86, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2026, from a brain aneurysm.
Daughter of Elbert and Peggy Box, Eleanor Margaret was born November 27, 1939.
Elle attended Jacksonville State University in Alabama where she met the love of her life, Leonard Nordgren.
Elle taught school at Whispering Hills Elementary School in Titusville, Florida and J. L. Wilkinson in Middleburg, Florida...
Betty Marie Murray
October 17, 2026
Betty “Marie” Murray was born on April 1, 1942, in Jacksonville, Florida and passed away on October 17, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Her father was a career Navy man and her parents (and Marie), were stationed in Rhode Island, Memphis and Key West. They settled in Jacksonville for good when her dad retired from the Navy.
Marie worked in the legal community...
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....
Ronald Henry Anderson
October 15, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Henry Anderson, 70, of Welaka, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on October 15, 2026.
Born on May 17, 1956, in Charleston, South Carolina, Ronnie was the eleventh child born to Edith Googe Anderson and Cecil E. Anderson Sr.
Ronnie accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior on September 20, 2026, and was baptized on October 5, 2026 —...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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