Obituaries

December 25, 2023

Matthew Alan Miller

6-16-1959 to 12-25-2023

Matthew A. Miller passed away on 12/25/2023 from a short courageous battle with cancer at Haven Hospice of Orange Park, FL.

Born to Helen Keller and Harry Miller on June 16, 1959. He is survived by his loving wife...

December 22, 2023

Jean Scott Bain, 84, a native of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on December 22, 2023. Daughter of Florence Merry and Broward Scott,  she was born on December 7, 1939, in St. Augustine, FL. Jean is survived by her two sons, David Bain and Jim (Chris) Bain. She also leaves behind her cherished granddaughter, Taylor (Daelen) Bain-Johnsen, great grandson,...

December 20, 2023

Andrew Angelo Fioriti, known as Andy to friends and as Bub to his loving wife Claire, was born December 17, 1928 in Perugia, Italy.  He and his mother, Mary (Vecchietti) Fioriti, immigrated to the United States and arrived at Ellis Island April 11, 1932.   There they reunited with his father, Fortunato, who had preceded their arrival, and the family...

December 20, 2023

Jayne Seale Donalson, Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on December 20th 2023.

Born to James W. Seale and Denise M. Seale, June 8, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas

Jayne graduated from the University of Texas in 1964 where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She later earned a Master's Degree from the University of North Florida...

December 20, 2023

Madelin (Madge) Eve Bruner was born September 27, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to Raymond Alphonse Bruner and Louise Katherine Eisele Bruner. Madge died at 2:59 am December 20,2023 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Her love for music began at 4 years of age while playing piano with her grandmother until she was eight. She studied French...

December 18, 2023

Colleen Ann McCluskey Hardy, 71, Went home to her heavily Father December 18, 2023. She was born August 29th, 1952, to Francis McCluskey and Muriel Booth McCluskey. She was preceded by her Parents, Brother Donald McCluskey, and her loving son Michael McCluskey.. Colleen was born and raised in Stafford, Connecticut. She was a Devoted Hairstylist/Barber as well as a...

December 14, 2023

Linda Catherine Cox, 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on December 14th, 2023.

Linda was born on December 24, 1942, in Jacksonville, FL to Leonard Cox and Catherine Bunnell Cox Jordan.

In her spare time, Linda enjoyed spending time in the garden and reading. She will be remembered for her kindness and the unyielding love...

December 14, 2023

DEVOTED HUSBAND, FATHER, MAN OF FAITH

Donald Lee Reynolds was a testament to a life well-lived, marked by devotion to God and a profound love for both his wife of 63 years and his family of five children. On December 14, 2023, this remarkable man passed away peacefully at the age of 92,...

December 13, 2023

Diane Poston, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother died Wednesday December 13 in Jacksonville, Fla. She was 82 years old having been born to Helen (Siegwald) Westlake and Ralston Westlake on April 8, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio.

Diane is survived by her husband, Byron (Barney) Poston; her children Vicki Jean Swincher, spouse Lester, Frederick David Corcoran,...

December 12, 2023

Arthur V. Costa passed away on December 12, 2023. Born to John Costa and Mary Rezendes on June 9, 1938 in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. Graduated from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School. He was affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Ponte Vedra, FL.

Predeceased by his son, Timothy Costa, Stepfather Bob Baptist and 7 siblings. He is...

December 10, 2023

"NANA”

Nancy Alice Thompson

November 25, 1937 - December 10, 2023

In loving memory of (Nana) Nancy Alice Thompson. Nancy was a loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Nana, Sister and Friend. Nancy was born to Ethel and William Harry Fuller. She was...

December 8, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Linda Kay Hastings, aged 64, of Jacksonville, Florida, traded in her running shoes for angel wings on December 8, 2023, due to complications from Corticobasal Degeneration, a rare illness she had been battling the last four years of her life. Her passing has left a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and...

December 3, 2023

Deniece L. Case Ray (Tattoo Dee) of Jacksonville/Bunnell Florida passed away on December 3,2023.

Born to parents Ester and George Case on 12/13/50 in Syracuse NY.

Dee owned several biker bars in Jacksonville Fl, the most popular was The Old Rooster Bar in Bayard Fl. She also owned Tattoo Dee’s Jacksonville Fl, Sporty’s and Saddle...

November 30, 2023

Sidney Morris Highsmith died in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was 97 years young. Born in Nahunta, Georgia, on February 12, 1926, he was the son of J. Morris Highsmith and Annie Laurie Porter Highsmith. William N. Highsmith was his brother.

Mr. Highsmith was the youngest member of his class at Nahunta High School,...

November 25, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert Lewis Becton

November 19, 1944 – November 25, 2023

Robert Lewis Becton, a loving husband, dedicated father, and proud grandfather, passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 79 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Born in Atlanta, GA to Riley...

November 22, 2023

Rita Dianne Johnson, 75, passed away in her sleep to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 22 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born with assistance from a midwife on April 26, 1948, in a gristmill which served as her family home, in Gibson Station, Virginia, in the Appalachian Mountains.  Her...

November 17, 2023

Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of A Dignified Alternative- Hatcher Cremations.

November 16, 2023

Jean M Warren, a 23 year resident of St. Augustine, formerly of New Lenox, IL, Oak Forest, IL., and Chicago, IL., passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, FL

Jean did not want a service but preferred to be cremated and her ashes lovingly remain with her three children.

Jean...

November 14, 2023

Raymond H. Tuck, 71 of Jacksonville FL passed away on Tuesday November 14th, 2023 with his wife and family by his side.

Raymond was born June 23rd, 1952 in Salida, Colorado son of Raymond G. & Mary A. Tuck. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Sandy Tuck. He is survived...

November 13, 2023

Elizabeth “Geri” Kopins Johnson-Ruane, age 81, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on November 13, 2023.

She was born to Dr. Howard J. Kopins and Lucelia (Rice) Kopins on October 15, 1942, in New Rochelle, NY and graduated from Ursuline School in 1960. A member of Holy Family Church, she was the Choir Extraordinaire minister and lector. She...