Obituaries

May 26, 2024

Portia McNally Halsey, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died peacefully surrounded with love Sunday, May 26th, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center South. She was 91.

Portia is survived by Kent, her husband of nearly 69 years; their son Mark (Johanna Garry) Halsey of Red Hook, and daughter Elizabeth (Alan) Sproul of Goshen. Portia...

May 25, 2024

Maria Esther Becker, of 82 years, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born in Santiago, Chile to Luis and Mercedes Riveros.  She was the fourth youngest of five siblings, Luis Jr., Gustavo, Sylvia, and Miriam Riveros.

Maria migrated to the USA in February 1973 with husband Ricardo R. Becker and their...

May 24, 2024

Carolyn Anne Scott, age 77, passed away on May 24, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1946, in Norfolk, Virginia to Dora Ozelle and Robert Richard Fluck. She and her sister spent their childhood traveling with Bob’s Naval postings and finally settled in Pensacola, Florida until graduation from high school.

After graduation from Escambia High School,...

May 24, 2024

Donald Eugene Layton, born to Sharon Reid in Jacksonville, FL, June 24, 1971, passed peacefully on May 24, 2024 at the age of 52. He is survived by his wife Betty Layton, daughter Taylor Jordan Layton, and son Donald James Layton.

Donald was a hard-working man, fulfilling a long term career at Coca-Cola. More than anything, he...

May 22, 2024

David John Gilpin, born in Philadelphia, PA, March 29, 1953, passed peacefully on May 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife Renee St. Amant, stepson Jeff Canfield and Jeff’s wife, Anahi Santiago. Dave spent his early years in Philadelphia, PA and Ocean City, NJ. Dave is most proud of his 30-year military career, honoring his country serving three tours...

May 20, 2024

Mr. Larry Gene Mitchum, 80, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, after succumbing to various health issues at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side.

Larry was born to Gene Mitchum and Mary Lorene Schumpert on July 14, 1943, in Columbia, SC. Upon graduating from Eau Claire High School...

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...