Obituaries

May 18, 2024

Debra “Debi” Breed, 59, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on May 18th, 2024, at St. Vincent’s in Riverside. She was born on June 4th, 1964 in Jacksonville, FL to Howard Fussell Sr. and Susan Fussell.

Debi enjoyed playing pool and was a pretty good shot. She also loved being outside, whether it was tending to her plants,...

May 18, 2024

Glenn Biagas, 66 Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 21, 1958 - May 18, 2024

Born to Parents Hyland Biagas Sr. & Nathalie Biagas (Boudreaux)

He graduated from Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas.

His distinguished career spanned several decades and included Foot Locker, Walgreens, CVS and Jared the Galleria of Jewelry.

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May 12, 2024

Our dear mother Montine Felder Riley, known to her loved ones as Sweet Tina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 12, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born to J. D. Felder & Minnie Clyde Rumph Felder on July 13, 1945, in Henderson, Georgia.

Montine had a proud career as a selfless Certified...

May 8, 2024

Mildred (Millie) E. Hejda, 94, Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully at the Community Hospice (Anne & Donald McGraw Center for Caring) on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, surrounded by family.

Ms. Millie was born to Ralph and Ethel Rue on October 29, 1929, in Englishtown, NJ. She enjoyed playing Mahjong with her dear friends, making beautiful quilts, watching...

May 7, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Alan Berry, 75, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born in Springfield, Vermont to Frederick Berry Sr. and Caroline Berry.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Joanne Berry.

He is survived by his companion Pat Smith, sister Carol Berry, brother Frederick Berry Jr.,...

May 6, 2024

Maury Orton Jones Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully at home in Jacksonville, Florida on May 6th, 2024. He was born to Mary Alice Hall Jones and Maury Orton Jones Sr. On October 16th, 1942, in Lakeland, Florida.

Maury graduated from Englewood High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Jacksonville University....

May 3, 2024

Scott Mitchell Welch, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2024, after a faithful fight against stage IV pancreatic cancer. He was born on September 8, 1965 in Alliance, Ohio to his late parents, John O. and Virginia M. Welch.

Scott was blessed with a full life of love and laughter. In...

May 3, 2024

Eulogy of Carlos Orozco

Carlos Bertrand Orozco (Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great grandfather and great-great grandfather) passed away on May 3 ,2024.  He died peacefully surrounded by his family.  He waited patiently for his last son to arrive, so as to say good bye to all who were able to be present for his...

May 1, 2024

Janet Frances Mastridge (nee Nolan), 81, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully at the McGraw Center for Caring of Community Hospice on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 with her loved ones by her side.

She was born to Helen and James Nolan in New York, NY on August 19, 1942.  Janet continued to reside in New York, and...

Apr 29, 2024

James Hudson Stiegler, a dedicated Indian Land, South Carolina community member and family man, went to his Heavenly home on April 29, 2024. Born on December 7, 1939, James, known as Jim, was an only child born in Newport News, Virginia, to Virginia Guy and Oscar Stiegler. As a military child, Jim lived in many places before finally settling...

Apr 28, 2024

Gary Wayne Elkins II, beloved Volusia County math, science, and reading teacher, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. He was fortunate to have the love and support of a large family during his lifetime. He was 53 years old.

Born in Cleveland,...

Apr 26, 2024

Mr. Ronald "Ron" James LaDue Sr., age 53, passed away, with his loved ones by his side on Friday April 26th, 2024, in his Florida home after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Utica, NY on August 20th, 1970, and was the youngest of three.

Growing up, Ron enjoyed many outdoor...

Apr 22, 2024

Beverly Sharon Rosenberg

Beverly Sharon Rosenberg passed away on April 22, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL, where she lived since 2019. She is survived by her brothers, Joseph and Ronald, as well as many cousins, among them Nancy Steckler, Susan Schwartz, and Randy Dalnekoff.

Beverly graduated from the Katherine Gibbs School, Executive Assistant Certificate Program in...

Apr 22, 2024

Carrie Lee Quimby January 8, 1977-April 22, 2024

Carrie L. Quimby, age 47 passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Monday April 22, 2024 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born on January 8, 1977 in Berlin, Vermont to Bernard "Bernie" and Rosalee Bell.

Carrie was...

Apr 20, 2024

Stephen Anthony Eakin was born on September 6, 1956, in Jacksonville, FL to Margaret and Al Eakin. He graduated from the University of North Florida and recently retired in January 2022 after working his entire career in logistics.

Steve is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret, brother, Andrew, and son, Sean.

He is survived...

Apr 20, 2024

Matthew Scott Deckler passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida.

He was born to Father, Scott Deckler and Mother, Stacey Eichelberger on April 26, 1997, in Louisville, Colorado. He spent most of his life in Colorado, then moved to Florida in 2018.

Matthew was a gamer for sure. He loved playing with...

Apr 18, 2024

Daryl Alan Gleaton

March 19, 1977 - April 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daryl Alan Gleaton on 18 April 2024 at the age of 47 in Jacksonville, FL. Daryl was born in Millington, TN on 19 March 1977 to Lucy Taylor and Jerry...

Apr 10, 2024

Ralph Wagner, age 79, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL. Ralph was born on January 6, 1945, in Libertyville, IL, the son of Raymond and Ethel Wagner.

Ralph was a law enforcement officer for over 20 years, serving on the Buffalo Grove, IL Police Department and Juneau County, WI Sheriff’s Office....

Apr 8, 2024

Edward John Caufield was born on November 10th, 1960 in Anchorage, Alaska. He passed away on April 8th, 2024 in St. Augustine, Florida.

Apr 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Thomas Wisniewski on April 7, 2024, at the age of 81.  Gerald was a loving husband, father, and dedicated professional who touched the lives of many during his time on Earth.

Gerald is preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Wisniewski , and his...