Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

Karen Nelson, 89, Fleming Island, FL, passed away on February 1st, 2024.  Karen was born to David and Florence Ruggles on July 3rd, 1934, in Sunbury, PA.  Karen was married for 66 years to Richard Ivor Nelson before his death in 2020.  They shared seven children, 17 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.  Karen worked as an insurance agent for New...

Jan 29, 2024

Glenn Robert Shockey, 77, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on January 29, 2024, while in hospice care at the McGraw Center of Caring at the end of an extended illness.

Glenn was born on January 23, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio to Glenn and Mary Jane Shockey.  Glenn graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown.  He then...

Jan 29, 2024

Charlie Yelton of Neptune Beach, FL; formerly of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on 1/29/24 at the age of 75.

He retired from the Naval Aviation Depot and was very active with the Beaches A1A Parrothead Club.

He was a member of Chet’s Creek Church.

He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph and...

Jan 27, 2024

Peter Francis Flood, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Jan. 27, 2024.  Peter was born in Manhattan, New York on Jan. 28, 1937, the oldest son of Peter Gerard and Anna Townsend Flood.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannette Staten Flood, who died in 2007 at their home in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.  ...

Jan 26, 2024

Sandra Lee McLean Keeler of Neptune Beach, FL, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2024.

Sandy was born in Chicago, IL, to Daniel and Eileen McLean in 1941. She married Larry Keeler in 1960.

She loved being a Navy wife, living in Charleston, Clarksville, San Diego, the Azores, and Memphis before...

Jan 26, 2024

Pam Lynn Timberlake of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away on January 26, 2024, in hospice care at the McGraw Center for Caring at the age of 67.

Pam was born on July 8, 1956, in Evanston, Illinois to Thurston and Lorraine (Voltz) Hurst. She graduated from Wheeling High School in Wheeling, Illinois then completed and graduated Cosmetology...

Jan 24, 2024

Barbara Jeanne Ard of Jacksonville Florida passed away January 24, 2024.

She was born in Savannah Georgia on January 30, 1947 to Margaret Casey and Julius C .Rebman.

Jeanne Attended Robert E. Lee high school in Jacksonville, Florida. She was married to Damon A. Ard for 53 years until his death in 2018.

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Jan 22, 2024

Donna Lynn Hanks of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Jan 22, 2024 at the age of 65.

Donna was born Sep 25, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to Sharon L. Thompson and Otis E. Hanks. Donna was preceded in death by her previous husbands, Larry Warren and Danny Braddock;  her brother,...

Jan 21, 2024

Beverly Jean Porcase, a beloved woman known for her vibrant spirit and unwavering love for family, passed away on Sunday, January 21st, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 21st, 1935, to Joseph and Lucile Anderson in Des Moines, IA, Beverly's life journey was marked by joy, resilience, and a profound connection with those around her.

Jan 13, 2024

Elizabeth Ethier-Fink, better known as Rona, 64, passed away on Saturday, January 13th 2024 in Jacksonville, Fl. Born in Washington D.C. November 4th, 1959. She loved to cook, watch movies (her favorite being musicals), and have shopping days with her daughter. Throughout her life, Rona was always the life of the party, especially if that party had rap music....

Jan 10, 2024

In loving memory of James Edward Holmes, who was born on August 15, 1945, and passed away on January 10, 2024.

James was preceded in death by his father Ray Holmes, mother Vivian Holmes, and brothers Ray Holmes Jr. and Gary Holmes. He is survived by his sons Scott and Matthew Holmes, sisters Barbara Craven and Joyce...

Jan 10, 2024

Nancy Pendarvis Zimmerman of Jacksonville, passed away January 10, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on December 5, 1955. Nancy graduated from Ribault High School/Florida Junior College in 1973. She was married to James Robert Zimmerman (Rob) on November 25, 1983. She worked in insurance for the majority of her working life, but spent the last few years...

Jan 9, 2024

Nelda Edna Soza, 66, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on January 9,2024.

Nelda was born on September 29, 1957 to Antonio and Ella Soza in Bossier City, Louisiana. Being part of a military Air Force family, she grew up all over the United States in various cities. She graduated from Crockett High School in Austin, TX and...

Jan 9, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Pisorchik

January 7th, 1942 – January 9th, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Pisorchik. Cheering for her beloved Dallas Cowboys until the very end, she peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024.

A...

Jan 8, 2024

Paul Ashton Kirkham, age 74, peacefully passed away at Mayo Clinic on January 8, 2024.

He was born on January 20, 1949 in Atlanta Georgia, who spent most of his living years in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a loving and devoted husband of 35 years, a father of five, and grandfather of five. He graduated from UNF...

Jan 6, 2024

Richard Nelson Brunner Jr, 73 passed away January 6,2024, at the Community Hospice Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, surrounded by his loving family. He was a gifted tradesman who provided painting, wallpaper, and cabinet refacing services for 45 years before retiring in 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Nelson Brunner Sr. and...

Jan 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Katherine Annette Knowles

Katherine Annette Knowles, born on January 10, 1963, passed away on January 5, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Andrew H. Knowles of Nassau, Bahamas, and Margaret Ann Lester of Jacksonville, Florida.

Katherine (she preferred Kathy) graduated from Queens College High School in...

Jan 4, 2024

Brian Hurshal Spurling (59) of Jacksonville, FL made his transition to be with the Lord on January 4th 2024. He gave his heart to the Lord completely and now rests in His precious arms of comfort and peace. Brian also known as “Bo” was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on January 8th 1964. His passions were adventures, hunting with a...

Jan 4, 2024

Sarah Thurston Obituary

April 10, 1950 - January 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sarah (Sally) Thurston after a long illness.  Wearing her rose colored glasses til the end and with family by her side, she peacefully departed this world...

Jan 4, 2024

Videl Lombardo, 21, of Jacksonville, Fl transitioned on January 4,2024.

Born to parents Julie Ann Cooper and Christopher Michael Lombardo on March 26,2002 of love, with love and full of love, we are forever blessed.

She was an IB Student at Paxon High School and opted for her GED at 16.

Videl was...