Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Gary Vincent Jackson (8/01/1948 - 3/24/2023)

Gary Vincent Jackson, a loving father, kind-hearted Air Force Veteran, passed away on March 24, 2023, in Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his son Thomas Jackson, sister Verneddral Janosick, and brother Michael Jackson. May he rest in eternal peace.

Mar 23, 2023

David Bradford Nottingham, born on April 30, 1944 in Salisbury, MD, passed away on March 23, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many.

David served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of First Sergeant....

Mar 22, 2023

Ronald Batten, retired auto executive, loving husband and father of three, died of cancer Wednesday, March 22nd at the age of 78. Born into humble beginnings as the youngest of nine children in Bryan, TX, Ron grew to be a four-sport athlete at Stephen F. Austin High School and a cadet at his beloved Texas A&M University. While still...

Mar 20, 2023

On Monday March 20, we said goodbye to Morris Brown age 78. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Baptist Medical Center South located in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Bakersfield, CA on August 20, 1944 and lived in multiple locations before joining the U.S. Air Force at age 19. He served for 12 years, attaining...

Mar 19, 2023

Ruth H. Eggert, 87, of Jacksonville Florida, formerly of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Jacksonville, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born to Edward and Ada Hedden, on March 25, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, Sr., her son, Mark, grandson, Joseph Romeo, and great-grandson, Rhys Jinks. Surviving...

Mar 18, 2023

Phyllis Denise Oca, 74, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 51 years Fred Oca of Jacksonville, son Freddie Oca of Glen St. Mary, son Rusty Oca of Jacksonville, daughter Lesley Oca of Land O’ Lakes, twelve (12) grandchildren and six (6) great...

Mar 16, 2023

Gretchen Evelyn (Maciulewicz) Amer peacefully passed away on March 16, 2023 after celebrating her 75th Birthday surrounded by family and friends.

Gretchen was born on March 12, 1948 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Edward C. Maciulewicz and Margaret G. (Preisinger) Maciulewicz.  She is survived by her three daughters,  Greta E. Maciulewicz, Stephanie (Evans) Beard...

Mar 15, 2023

On Wednesday March 15, we said goodbye to Robert (Bob) LaBelle age 82. Bob died peacefully at the Community Hospice located in downtown Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 20, 1941 but spent most of his life in Jacksonville, FL.  He grew up in Lakeshore, where he attended elementary school...

Mar 11, 2023

Sara Sutton Lewis passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, after living with Alzheimer’s disease over the last decade.

Sara was born on August 21, 1942 in Goodlettsville, TN, to the late Dan Burton Sutton and Nella Mae (Greene) Sutton.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years, Donald Lewis, of Ormond Beach, Florida, and...

Mar 7, 2023

On March 7, 2023, Tyrone Guy Fontenot passed away at the age of 70. Tyrone was born to John B. Fontenot and Lucile Mae Grace Fontenot (Duplechin) July 6, 1952. In the mid 70’s he married Barbra Lou Seiley and had four children: Anthony, Chantelle, John, and Andrea. Later he married Kathy English, who gave him two more children:...

Mar 7, 2023

Brandon Eugene Mcallister, 25, of Clay County, Florida, passed away and went to be with his first mother, Linda Gail, on March 7th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Tifton, Ga, the son of Daniel and Tabatha Warren, on November 9, 1997. Over the years, he was a family oriented man who always spoke on how...

Mar 4, 2023

It is difficult to express a lifetime in a few paragraphs.

Irma Laverne Phillips Helm  walked through heavens gates on Saturday March 4th, 2023, at 7:35 PM. She greeted our Savior whom she loves dearly and served faithfully since her conversion in the early 70’s. She succumbed to multiple complications after several falls and five weeks in...

Feb 22, 2023

June Grace Hineline Strahler Shollenberger passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, after living with Multiple Sclerosis most of her adult life and Alzheimer’s disease over the last decade.

June was born on June 13, 1949, to the late Burton and Grace (Engler) Hineline.  She was a graduate of Easton High School - Class of 1967.  Prior...

Feb 22, 2023

Grady M. McCoy, Jr. Dec. 22, 1925 - Feb. 22, 2023 Grady Monroe McCoy, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 22, 2023. Originally from North Carolina, Grady was a World War II veteran, who received the Bronze Star Medal for his heroic action. He found a life long career as a businessman in international marketing and would come...

Feb 18, 2023

Wade Barlow Hough, 80, Born January 31, 1943, in Yonkers, New York to Raymond Hough Jr. and Elizabeth Matelis,died February 18, 2023, peacefully at home. Wade was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior after a 5 year battle with cancer.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 41 years, Bettie Ann Huff...

Feb 17, 2023

Lynn Hamilton Riggs Irwin, of Graysville, Al, passed away on February 17 th 2023, after a brief illness while visiting her home town, in Jacksonville Fl.

Lynn was born on February 3 rd 1959 in Richmond Virginia.  Lynn and her family moved to Jacksonville in 1967.   After Lynn graduated from Terry Parker High School and FSCJ she...

Feb 14, 2023

Bruce Bertolette Hardman, 81, Born January 18, 1942, Garden City New York Died February 14, 2023, Jacksonville Florida Peacefully at home, Bruce was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior after a long illness. He leaves to mourn his passing, wife Bonnie, children David (Lauren), Daniel, and Jodie (Scott), and grandsons John David, Caiden,...

Feb 13, 2023

On Monday February 13th, 2023, Carol Ann Strohecker, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at home. Carol was born July 4, 1945 in Youngstown, OH to Julia and Frank Drawmerski. She attended Youngstown State University where she met her future husband of over 50 years, Larry Strohecker. They were wed and found their way to Atlantic Beach...

Feb 13, 2023

Gerald B Sauls (Jerry)

Born: July 11,1944 to Margie and OV Sauls

One of six siblings, Vernon Sauls, Shirl Greene, Dorothy Grissom, June Hale, and Brenda Crutcher.

Jerry is the fourth sibling to succumb to cancer.  Jerry had two children from his marriage to his high school sweetheart Stephanie Boynton, Bert Sauls and...

Feb 9, 2023

Theresa Ungaro died February 9 th , 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by her family.  Theresa was born November 11th, 1931 to Georg and Theresa Firsching in Stacyville, Iowa.  After graduating from Visitation Catholic High School, she worked as the executive secretary to the CEO of Hormel Foods.  When the company transitioned to Southern California, she moved also.  She...