Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Laura Marie Blake (Hesketh)January 20, 1949-June 16, 2023

Laurie left this world June 16, 2023, follow a stroke.

She was from Portland, Maine and came to Jacksonville in 1974.

Laurie was the owner of CompuType Graphics and Design. After reinventing herself several times, she became a Realtor, until her retirement in 2014.

Jun 16, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Fancy, 77, of Orange Park, FL, died June 16, 2023 peacefully with his family by his side.

He leaves his daughter Christina (John) Rumage; son Joshua (Shae) Fancy; and grandson Leo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Stella Fancy and wife, Brenda Fancy (Keronen).

Steve grew up...

Jun 13, 2023

Earl James (Jim) Allen Jr, Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 under Hospice care from pulmonary fibrosis.

Jim was born to Earl and Juanita Allen on 12/23/1944 in Jacksonville, FL. He graduated from Andrew Jackson HS in 1963. He enlisted in the US Navy where he served two years active duty before transferring...

Jun 11, 2023

Louis Steven Kurta of Jacksonville, Florida passed away June 11,2023.  He was born to Louis Andrew Kurta and Clarice Geneva Kurta on July 11,1943 in Norfolk, Virginia.

After graduating High School he passed the entrance exam at the US Postal Service and began his 45 year career.  He was a Review Clerk and a Transcriber for the...

Jun 9, 2023

Betty DeMarco passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023 at the age of 76 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born on August 6, 1946 in Jacksonville, FL to Joe and Evelyn Rhodes.

Betty grew up in Jacksonville, FL where she graduated high school from Terry Parker High. She went on to work as a phlebotomist for several...

Jun 8, 2023

On June 8th, 2023, Margaret “Maggie” Elizabeth Haynes passed away peacefully in Jacksonville Florida at the age of 74.  She was born June 10th, 1948, in Calhoun County, Alabama to J.T. Haynes and Vera Fondren.

Her professional career was varied and successful.  Beginning with clerical work in law, she quickly discovered Sales and thrived in environments that...

Jun 5, 2023

Benjamin Cates Olliff Jr, MD (Ben)

84 years old

Jacksonville, Florida

Passed on Monday June 5 in Hospice care.

Born January 4th, 1939 in Montezuma Georgia to Benjamin Cates Olliff Sr and Sarah Saunders Olliff.

He graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut and the Medical College of Georgia in...

Jun 5, 2023

L. Quentin Lane, 88, died peacefully at his home in Fleming Island, FL on June 5, 2023.  Dr. Lane was President Emeritus of Cleveland State Community College.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn; his daughter Darlene Lane-Detman (Pat) of Ooltewah, TN; step-son Stephen Higgins (Amy) Jacksonville, FL; step-daughter Kelly Jackson (Mark) Fleming Island FL; step-granddaughter...

May 29, 2023

Felix Grantley Deane departed this earthly home on the 28th day of May 2023 at 6:19pm in St. Vincent’s Ascension Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. Felix was born on October 8, 1952, the fourth child of the late Dudley & Gwendolyn Deane of Arthur Seat, St Thomas, Barbados.

Felix is survived by his wife Shirley Holder Deane; children,...

May 29, 2023

Curtis T. Jones, 75, passed away on May 29th, 2023 from an unexpected heart attack at his home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  He is survived by his sister, Debbie, her husband Dean, his niece, Cheyenne, and her family.

Curtis graduated from the University of Florida in 1969 and was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.  ...

May 28, 2023

Sherry was born to Earnest and Betty Smith on March 4, 1959, in St Louis, Missouri and raised “in the woods” of Bunker, Missouri. She later married Tim Shelton on August 11, 1990. Sherry will be remembered for her straight-forward, no bs, always know where you stand, and big hearted and giving personality!

Sherry proudly served her...

May 20, 2023

Robert (Bob) passed away peacefully Saturday evening. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Edward and Mildred Ehrenberg.  He is survived by his wife Darleen, sons Michael and Timothy, grandchildren Kendra and Nicholas, and his sister Sandra Montelone. He attended Luther North High School where he played the saxophone in their marching band and later attended Concordia College in...

May 12, 2023

Kenneth E. Maloney Sr, passed away surrounded by his family in the hospice "Douglas Care Center" in Jacksonville, Florida.

Kenneth was born 10/29/1948 in Milford, De to Jessie and Herbert Maloney Sr. Kenneth is predeceased by his parents and grandson; Ronald Alda Carroll III.

He was drafted into the US Army December 19, 1968 serving...

May 4, 2023

Billie Joe Terry Moore, 92, passed away in Fleming Island, Florida, on May 4, 2023.  Joe was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, to John Avery and Marion Christine Terry. She was gifted with a beautiful soprano voice, singing with glee club, church choirs, stage productions, and Sweet Adelines, competing at the national level. As a...

Apr 29, 2023

In Loving Memory

Chic Dellinger aka Elizabeth Holliday

CHIC Loved Life! Often used a quote "LIFE...Wow what a Ride" felt success is in the Journey. Chic earned Communications degree @UNF; Named FL's Phi Theta Kappa &...

Apr 27, 2023

Jacqueline R. Cox

Jackie was born on June 21 st 1951, in Sharon PA., and gained her Angel Wings on April 27, 2023 in Jacksonville Florida. She was a 1969 Graduate of Kenmore High School. She loved to teach and play cards, board games, Bingo Shuffleboard and Dominoes. One of her favorite things to do...

Apr 25, 2023

Howard Philip Muzik was born in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Ruth and Joseph Muzik. Howard was predeceased by his parents and his brother Glenn Muzik. He grew up in Elmwood Park, Illinois, graduating from Steinmetz High School. Howard earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business from North Park University, Chicago. While in high school and college, Howard served...

Apr 24, 2023

Frank was born in Rome, Georgia. His final resting place was Jacksonville Florida where he lived for 50 plus years with his wonderful wife and children. Frank is survived by his sons; Frank and Joey , his daughter's; Sharon and Lori, his  grandchildren; Priscilla, Chelsea , Rachel, Joshua, Elizabeth, and Chaise , his sisters; Darlene and Barbara, and...

Apr 19, 2023

Mona Mims Kelley, age 81, passed away on April 19, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Mona was born on October 4, 1941 in Ocala, Florida to George Malcolm Mims Sr. and Barbara Proctor Mims.

She spent her early childhood in Williston, Florida with her best friend Billie Sue. She moved to Orange Park with...

Apr 16, 2023

Elmina “Sharann” Langner peacefully passed away at her home on April 16th, 2023. Sharann was a lifelong native of Florida, born in Perry Florida on March 20th, 1953 and made her way to Jacksonville where she lived out the rest of her life as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was a devout member of...