Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

Walter (Fuzzy) Craven of Jacksonville, Florida left this earth on Saturday September 2nd, following a lengthy illness. Fuzzy was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville residing on Craven Road for all of his 69 years. He was born to Clarence Edgar Craven and Virginia Eloise Price on January 7, 1954. He attended Wolfson High School, class of 1972.

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Aug 29, 2023

Robert Cy Walker passed away August 29, 2023 at 68 years old.  Known as Bobby to his friends and family, he was a native of Jacksonville and attended Hendricks Avenue Elementary where he proudly served on the schoolboy patrol.  He graduated from Episcopal High School after winning many academic prizes including the Thomas Jefferson Book Award and lettering in...

Aug 24, 2023

Everett Lee Moore, Jr., also known as P’nut, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on August 24, 2023.

He was born in Cordele, GA  on November 18, 1978  to Everett Lee  Moore, Sr. and Jo Ann McGlamry Irvine.

He moved to Jacksonville, Florida at an early age where he graduated from Terry Parker High School in...

Aug 19, 2023

James Larry Johnson, Jr., 48, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away in the comfort and compassionate care of hospice on August 19, 2023. James was born on September 8, 1974 in Tifton, Georgia, and lived most of his life in several cities throughout Florida. He was an avid craftsman, both working and making a life-long hobby out of carpentry and...

Aug 16, 2023

Vicki Joanne Powell, 62 years old, passed away after a brief illness on August 16, 2023.  She passed away peacefully with her siblings by her side.  Vicki is survived by 5 siblings:  Dan (Kathy), Rick, Marina (Don), Mary and Kristy (Steve) and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Toomey, two loving fathers...

Jul 27, 2023

Alan J Powell passed away July 27, 2023.  He is survived by Thurma Jean Inskeep Powell, loving wife of 33 years, (Daughter)Kelly Rench (Son)Wayne Rench; 5 grandchildren, Alexus, Cassandra, Remington, Abigale and Alton, as well as 6 siblings: Dan(Kathy), Rick, Vicki, Marina(Don), Mary and Kristy(Steve), two sisters-in-law Faye (Dean) Kay (Rob passed)and several nieces, nephews and family. He was...

Jul 23, 2023

Christopher was hospitalized for a sudden illness on June 26, 2023. He was called to heaven to be with the lord after a valiant fight. We hold comfort in knowing that he is with God now. His million dollar smile and joyful spirit captured the hearts of all. Christopher was baptized at an early age in the bethel M.B....

Jul 19, 2023

Jason Allen Barrett, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2023, at the age of 45, in Jacksonville, Florida. His departure from this world leaves a void that will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him.

Born in Lawrenceburg, TN, Jason was a graduate of...

Jul 15, 2023

Brenda Calaire Soule’ passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 65 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Brenda is survived by her daughters: Shenea and Tavia Soule’; her grandchildren, Aubrey Soule’, Kalani Soule’, Zarianna Soule’, Na’ Vanti Soule’, Semaj Graham, Sesiah Soule’ and Inari Perry; her sisters, Karen Crawford, and Kim James; her brothers, Ricky and Anthony...

Jul 15, 2023

Pattie Schepens, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother, died Saturday, July 15, in Ponte Vedra, Fla. She was 75 years old.

Pattie was a bedouin of the U.S. military and a tenacious cancer fighter whose deep Christian faith radiated in everything she did.

Born in Fort Myer, Va., Patricia Mary Veal Schepens traveled the world...

Jul 11, 2023

Hansell Theodore "Ted" Jeffers, Jr., went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2023 at Community Hospice in Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital.  He was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Florida, born March 14, 1940.  Ted graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, attended the University of Florida, and graduated from Jacksonville University and University of North Florida,...

Jul 9, 2023

Nancy Mae Philbrook 80 years old, Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully at home with her family on July 9, 2023. She was born to Desmond and Loretta Bickford on October 4, 1942 in Waterville, Maine. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School in Fairfield Maine. She was happily married to her husband Forest for 56 years. She was...

Jul 6, 2023

Karen Lee Groeschl, 66, of Sheboygan passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Karen was born on September 10, 1956, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Elton and Kathleen Blanke. She graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1975. Karen was united in marriage to James Groeschl on April 1, 2010, in Crown Point,...

Jul 2, 2023

Dominic Aramis Tolbert gained his wings on July 2, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Born on April 2, 2009, in Jacksonville and residing with his family in Orange Park, FL, Dominic was a remarkable young man who embraced education, cherished his time with family, and enjoyed playing video games. His love for cooking and...

Jul 2, 2023

Aiden Bing Kramer, age 14 went to be with Jesus on July 2, 2023.  He had been in hospice care for the last two months of his life and died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family. Aiden was adopted at age 2 from China and lived in St. Johns, Florida. He is survived by his parents...

Jun 30, 2023

David Wayne Manieri born in Jacksonville, FL on May 26th 1974., went home to be with the Lord on June 30th, 2023. He is survived by his adoring mother, Denise, his sister Rebecca, niece Asia and nephew Liryk. There are so many other friends and family members that loved him, including Neil who he loved like a brother.

Jun 25, 2023

James (Jim) William Mittelstadt, 84, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully Sunday, June 25, cared for by family, friends, and Community Hospice. Jim was born to Frederick Mittelstadt and Viola Schwen Mittelstadt in 1939 in Blue Earth, MN. Attending Blue Earth High School, Mankato State, and Wayne State University leading to a life teaching at the University of North...

Jun 23, 2023

Jo Marie Smith, 94, passed away on June 23, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on March 9, 1929 in Leavittsburg, Ohio to Roy A. Green and Marie A. Green . She is survived by her daughters Lynnette Bichsel, Stacey Pierce (Tex), and her son Erik Smith, as well as her grandchildren Jennifer Ruhlen (Bill), Sean Bichsel (Patricia),...

Jun 20, 2023

Hank peacefully passed away in Jacksonville, FL on June 20, 2023 at Mayo Clinic after a short but intense battle with multiple myloma.

He was born in Covington, KY on October 26, 1948 born to Harry Tabeling and Dorothy Baumer. He attended St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Xavier University, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

Jun 17, 2023

Elmer Raymond "Ray" Lowney Jr., of Jacksonville, FL passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 17, 2023.  He was born on January 4, 1951, in Duluth, MN.  Ray graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School in 1969.  Ray served in the Air National Guard and retired after 39 years as Senior Master Sergeant.  Ray was an avid cruiser and...