Obituaries

Lavelle Brock

Jul 15, 2022

Lavelle Brock passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL.  Lavelle was born at around 2:30 am on March 1, 1931 at the Shamblin homeplace in Georgetown, Tennessee, to Willard Robert Brock and Edna Shamblin Brock.  Reports indicate that the  weather was stormy and the doctor had come out to the homeplace in a Model T...

Linda Hutchins

Jul 14, 2022

Linda Hutchins of Jacksonville died on July 14 th after a short illness. Her husband of 40 years, William, and their son, Jeffrey were by her side when she peacefully slipped away.

For years, Linda had had a faux-finish painting and decorating business in Seattle Washington, and after retiring she and Bill moved to Jacksonville...

Joshua Hunter Mcclain

Jul 13, 2022

Joshua Hunter McClain, 41, of Orange Park, FL was b orn February 18, 1981 and passed away suddenly July 13, 2022.

He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his mother, Beverly Manning; sister, LeAnn McClain; nephews, Christopher Steele & Hunter Phillips; g randparents, Mac & Bonnie McClain; uncles, Kim (Crystal)...

George R. Hardesty

Jul 9, 2022

On the morning of July 9, 2022, George R. Hardesty passed away with his wife, son and daughter by his side to comfort him.

George was born in Memphis, Tennessee, graduated from Treadwell High School and State Technical Institute at Memphis with a Mechanical Engineering Degree.

George enjoyed a 31 year career at Sears, Roebuck...

Sven Ejvind Sloth

Jul 3, 2022

Sven Ejvind Sloth, 88, passed away peacefully on July 3 from cancer. He was born on Dec. 7, 1933 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Danish immigrants Neils Sloth and Anna Katrina Jensen. He graduated Charlotte Valley HS in1950 at the age of 16. He then graduated Albany State Teachers College majoring in Chemistry. In 1954 he decided to become...

Edward George Arnett, Jr.

Jul 1, 2022

Edward George “Bud” Arnett, Jr. passed away in Ponte Vedra, FL, July 1, 2022. A celebration of his life will be held at the Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club at a later date. Bud was born in Darby, PA, July 18, 1939 to Elizabeth (Betty) and Edward (Ed) Arnett of Newtown, PA. Known as “Buddy” in his...

Gerhard Emil Henschel

Jun 24, 2022

Gerhard Emil Henschel, 88, of Middleburg, passed away peacefully on Friday June 24, 2022.  He was born on August 4, 1933 in Germany to Gerhard and Anna (Johns) Henschel.   He was a dedicated husband, father, and Opa. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Anna. His 3 sons Pete (Patty), Mike (Angie), and Tony (Debi).  He also...

Eleanor Ysseldyke

Jun 20, 2022

Eleanor Ysseldyke was born February 17,1936 in Columbus, Ohio to Kenneth and Goldie Davidson. Ellie graduated from Central High School and soon after, became a professional ice skater with Holiday on Ice. Ellie reconnected with Don Ysseldyke, with whom she had gone to school with, after leaving the ice show. They married in 1964 and had two children, Ken...

Alton Howard Godwin

Jun 14, 2022

Alton Howard Godwin

September 25,1959 – June 14, 2022

Alton “Big Al” Howard Godwin, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away June 14, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Alton was preceded in death by mother Mary Howard Godwin Fogu, father Herman Edwin Godwin, and brother Charles Edwin Godwin....

Carole Marie Peaver

Jun 14, 2022

Carole Marie Peaver passed away on June 14th, 2022 at the age of 90. She was born in Clifton New Jersey to parents Dante and Gerri Solari. She was happily married to Walt Peaver for 63 years before his passing. Together they lived in Pompon Plains, New Jersey with their three children before moving to Mandarin, Florida in 1982. She...

Carl Alpha Sibley

Jun 10, 2022

Carl Alpha Sibley, 68, of Jacksonville Florida, was called home on June 10, 2022. Carl was preceded in death by his mother Alberta Sibley, father Frank Sibley, and brother Frank Sibley Jr.

Carl was a beloved father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He is survived by his daughter Viola Degraffenreid (Hassan) and his son Carl...

Bettye Dykes

Jun 9, 2022

Bettye Irma Jean Pattie Street Dykes, 92, passed away peacefully on June 9 th in Jacksonville, Florida.

Bettye was an active member of our community, working as a nurse, a social worker, and a teacher of special needs children.  She kept busy with many charity groups and was a devout member of the Tracy City Central Church...

Douglas Galen Wright

Jun 2, 2022

Douglas Galen Wright, 69, of St, Johns, Florida passed away June 2, 2022, after a long brave battle with cancer, born on August 5, 1952 in Baltimore Maryland. His parents Walter B.R. Wright and Katharine Wright moved to Florida when he was young. Doug graduated from Terry Parker High School.

He began his career as a salesman for...

Sharon Dell Zippel

May 30, 2022

Sharon Dell Zippel , 85, passed peacefully on Monday, May 30th at her home in Jacksonville, Florida after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer.

Sharon was born to Lloyd Shirley and Gwendolyn Frahs on December 30, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  She grew up with 5 siblings, Terry, Jack, Dale, Marlene, and Sandy.

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Carolyn "Carol" Ruth Gregory

May 30, 2022

Carolyn “Carol” Ruth Gregory, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones at Community Hospice of Jacksonville, FL on May 30, 2022. She fought a courageous battle with bone marrow cancer. She was a remarkable woman who exhibited class and dignity, even to the end.

Born on May 14, 1939, and...

Herman J. "Joe" Lease

May 25, 2022

Herman J. (Joe) Lease, 83, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed peacefully to the Lord on May 25, 2022 at the Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL.

Joe was born on November 12, 1938 in Midland, Allegany County, Maryland to Alfred Harold Lease, Sr and Gladys Rosalie (Duckworth) Lease. After graduating from Forest Park High...

William Calvin York

May 24, 2022

William Calvin York, 67, passed away May 24, 2022.

Gary Lee Mahan

May 23, 2022

Loving husband, father, Pop Pop, uncle, artist, mentor, and friend, Gary Lee Mahan sailed away from this life on the morning of May 23, 2022. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on May 14, 1940, and recently celebrated his 82nd birthday surrounded by family.

Gary joined the United States Marine Corps in 1958 and served 6 years...

Christopher Scott Alexander

May 18, 2022

Christopher Scott “Wupac” Alexander was called home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday May 18,2022, Our God on this day showed him Grace, Peace, Mercy and above All Love. Chris was born on September 5, 1986 to George Alexander and Julie Jacobs Alexander. Chris attended Terry Parker High School and from there was employed at George’s Pools where...

Amber Gabrielle Matthews

May 14, 2022

Amber Gabrielle Matthews age 33 ok Lake City FL passed away peacefully on May 14 2022. Her parents are Ronnie Posey and Raven Krantz. Amber was born on September 6th 1988 in Tuscaloosa Al. She will be remembered for being a great mother and a cancer warrior. She bravely fought for over four years. She is preceded in death...