Recent Obituaries and Notices
Sherry Lynn Riddle-Hughes
December 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sherry Lynn Riddle-Hughes, who departed this life on December 26, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 72. Sherry was a cherished mother, educator, friend, colleague, and a remarkable individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on March 3, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky,...
Peggy Joyce (Head) Moore
December 25, 2025
Peggy Joyce (Head) Moore, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a lifelong lover of music, passed away on December 25, 2025.
Born on August 22, 1940 in Toccoa, Georgia to G. Clinton Head and Zephyr Armindia, she was the couple’s youngest child and last of six siblings to pass.
Joyce’s love for music emerged when as a teenager, and she began...
Elizabeth Mary Krivanek
December 16, 2025
Born on February 29, 1940, Betty was an Austrian Gottscheer born in Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). At the age of ten, she immigrated to the United States with her family, where she developed a love for our country and what it stood for. While embracing her American life, she remained deeply connected to her Austrian heritage, especially through music.
It was this...
Mary Ann O'Meara
December 14, 2025
Our beloved Mary Ann O’Meara passed into eternal life unexpectedly on December 14, 2025, at the age of 95. A longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, she was a native of Chicago, Illinois.
Mary Ann was born in 1930 to the late Phyllis and Frank Granatiempo. Though an only child, she was raised within a large, close-knit Italian family whose love and...
Georgetta Lillian Kolesa
December 12, 2025
Georgetta (Cookie) Todd Kolesa, 81, passed away on Friday December 12, 2025. Cookie was born and raised in North New Jersey. She moved to Florida to be closer to family and away from the cold winters. Cookie lived in the Jacksonville area for the past 45 years. She loved her family dearly, especially her kids and grandkids, she also loved...
Marjorie Edelen
December 6, 2025
After a life well-lived, our mother, Marjorie "Jo" Edelen, 91, peacefully departed this life on December 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She is affectionately remembered as Mom, Jo, Grandma Jo, and Aunt JoAnn.
Jo is survived by three of her children, Russ and his wife Sue, Terry, and Ken; along with 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, and many nieces and...
Robert Eugene Sweat III
December 4, 2025
Robert “Robbie” Sweat, beloved son, brother, musician, and friend, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida on December 4, 2025, at the age of 56. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Sweat Jr., and his beloved grandparents.
Born on March 28, 1969, Robbie was a graduate of Jacksonville University and a gifted bass guitarist whose passion for music shaped...
Kenneth Joseph Buettgen
December 4, 2025
Kenneth Joseph “Kenny B.” Buettgen, 58, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 6, 1967, in Anchorage, Alaska, Kenny lived a full and vibrant life, always surrounded by the family and friends he cherished.
Kenny dedicated more than 37 years to a career in the communications field, spending...
Betty Ann Badolato
December 3, 2025
It is with heartfelt love and deep sorrow, our family announces Betty Ann Badolato passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 3, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL. She was 88 years old.
Born March 24, 1937, Betty was born and raised in New Brunswick, NJ and moved to Piscataway, NJ where she spent most of her life before moving to...
Janie Roberta Byrne
December 3, 2025
Janie Roberta Byrne, 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1951, in Jacksonville to Jacqueline Richards.
Janie graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and worked at Wells Fargo for 32 years. She was married to James F. Byrne, Sr., with whom she shared many years of partnership and family life.
She will be...
Elza Lacerda Garbacki
November 30, 2025
Elza Garbacki, 87, born in Brazil on October 20, 1938, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. She was preceded in death by her former husband and all of her siblings. She leaves behind two daughters, Brenda and Elizabeth, and one cherished grandson, Andrew.
Elza’s life was marked by both struggle and resilience. She carried invisible burdens that shaped her path...
Cody Lamar Roth
November 27, 2025
Cody Lamar Roth, 33, of Jacksonville, Florida, left this world far too soon, the emptiness he leaves behind will be felt deeply by everyone who knew and loved him. Cody had a way of walking into a room and instantly making friends with everyone in sight. He was a kind soul with a big heart. His charming smile, quick wit,...
David Bryan Charles
November 25, 2025
David Bryan Charles, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away at home on November 25th, 2025, surrounded by family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sherri, and their two daughters.
David proudly served in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army before continuing his dedication to God and country as a civilian contractor overseas for ten years. He later...
Donald Hamilton Dashiell
November 25, 2025
Donald Hamilton Dashiell, 78, a cherished husband, beloved brother and good friend and mentor to many, passed away peacefully at his home in Jacksonville, Florida on November 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Don was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 16, 1947. Family and career took Don to 8 states and 11 cities over the...
Kayla Danielle Bailey
November 21, 2025
Kayla Danielle Bailey, 34, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on November 21, 2025. She was born to Joby and Lisa Lucas on December 16, 1990 in Jacksonville, FL at St. Vincents Riverside Hospital.
Kayla graduated from Edward White High School Class of 2009. She also achieved getting her Associates of Arts Degree.
Kayla was the sole proprietor and owner of FOHH Photography,...
Melvin Columbus Thompson
November 20, 2025
Melvin Columbus Thompson, 98, lifelong Jacksonville, Florida resident, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday evening, November 20, 2025.
He was a devoted husband for 59 years to Elizabeth "Betty" Joan Thompson (d.2009), beloved father to three children, grandfather to three, great-grandfather to four and great-great-grandfather to two.
He was a lifelong member of Northside Presbyterian Church, an avid fisherman, Union President, United...
Stoimen Antonov
November 20, 2025
Stoimen Antonov
Beloved father, husband, and friend
Stoimen Antonov passed away unexpectedly on November 20th, 2025, surrounded by the family he lived for.
Ruben was the hardest-working man most of us will ever know. From sunrise to long after dark, he poured every ounce of himself into providing for his family. Whether it was swinging a hammer, turning a wrench, or putting in...
Donald William Wardle, Jr.
November 15, 2025
Donald William Wardle Jr., 78 of Orange Park, FL passed away Saturday November 15th from complications with his Parkinson’s. He was born to Faye and Donald William Wardle Sr on June 7, 1947 in Uniontown, PA.
After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War from 1966 through 1970 and went on to serve...
Barbara Wieczorowski Thornton
November 10, 2025
Barbara Wieczorowski Thornton of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on November 10, 2025.
Born May 4, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Alice (Corbett) Wieczorowski. Barbara graduated from Evanston Township High School where she took part in extracurricular theater and acted in instructional films produced by Coronet Films. She attended Smith College on advice of her brother, Bob, who...
Kamele Oupa Seane
November 10, 2025
“When Kamele ‘Oupa’ Seane’s loving heart grew weary, the Lord drew near and gathered His peaceful son into His embrace. God whispered rest to the one who wished only harmony for the world, carrying him gently into eternal light. Now free from all burdens, Oupa rests in perfect peace—his beautiful spirit held forever in God’s unending love.”
Kamele “Oupa” Seane, born...
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