Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

On Monday, February 1, 2021, Lynn A. Lindsay, at the age of 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  He was born on June 22, 1939 in Linden, New Jersey.  He had a passion for anything related to automobiles from drag racing, car shows and cruise-ins to a lifelong career, which included “Lindsay’s Place Auto Repair...

Jan 29, 2021

Madonna K. DeWitt “Donna” passed away peacefully at 73, on January 29 th , 2021 at 10:40pm, at Community Hospice McGraw Center.

Donna was born to Arthur & Mildred King on December 10 th, 1947 in Hamilton Ohio. She had 3 siblings, an older Sister Darlene Jones, an older brother Russell King and a younger sister Jackie...

Jan 29, 2021

On Friday, January 29, 2021, Joan Marie Pattison, loving mother grandmother and sister passed away at the age of 64.  Joan was born on February 10, 1956 in Jacksonville, FL to Roy and Lois Pattison where she grew up with her parents along with her sister and brother, Ruth and Joe. She attended St. Paul’s School in elementary years...

Jan 27, 2021

Diane Hewitt Lorantos, 76, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 at home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Diane was born in Tifton, Georgia on December 31, 1945. She was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Hewitt.

Diane is survived by her husband Jimmie Lorantos, her daughters Christa Lorantos Ritchie and Adrienne Lorantos, and her...

Jan 26, 2021

Robert (Bob) Cannon, 60, passed suddenly at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, Jan 26, 2021. A beloved father, brother, friend, Bob met no strangers.

Bob was born in Enterprise, Alabama, with his formative years spent in Lake City, Florida. And though opportunity sent him to Jacksonville in later years, he still considered Lake City his true home....

Jan 22, 2021

Gary Moore Finger was born to Charles “Tuggy” and Martha Deloris Finger on July 21, 1949 and sadly, passed away on January 22, 2021. He was born and raised in South Bend Indiana, alongside his sister, Gwen Oldfield (Barney). In his early years, Gary was known to be a little ornery. He was a boy scout, played saxophone in...

Jan 19, 2021

William L. Stephenson went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2021. Bill was born on May 31, 1930 to Lottie and Harrison Stephenson in Portsmouth, VA. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Virginia Tech from 1947 – 1950. He went to work at Seaboard Air Line Railroad in Portsmouth and retired from the...

Jan 16, 2021

Jim Ricker left a legacy for his entire family. Through the generosity, sincerity, and honesty, he always had his own way of showing and sharing his feelings.

Because of him, all of our lives are richer, as he remains in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers every day.

Family and friends will cherish the memories of...

Jan 14, 2021

Darlene, 73, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital in comfort surrounded by her family.

Born April 4, 1947 in Somers Point NJ.  Darlene resided in Egg Harbor City, NJ.  She graduated from Oakcrest High School, married her soulmate and started a family. She worked at Lenox China; she was very involved with...

Jan 13, 2021

Ralph Vincent Huband, Jr. died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home in Neptune Beach, FL. He was born in Wilmington, NC on July 11, 1930, to Ralph and Hazel Huband and was the third child after sisters Joyce and Gerry.

Mr. Huband attended the University of North Carolina where he was a member of Sigma...

Jan 12, 2021

Mimi Mast Tangum 1941-2021

Marion Mast Tangum (Mimi), born in San Antonio to Charles and Marion Mast on November 20, 1941, died on January 12, 2021, in Saint Augustine, Florida.   Joe and Gina Mindell were also beloved parents later in her life after her mother died.  She graduated from Alamo Heights High School in San...

Jan 9, 2021

Henry F. Dronzek of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on January 9, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 10, 1932 to the late Walter Stephen and Lucy Dronzek.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Dronzek, as well as son, Christopher Lee. He was also...

Jan 7, 2021

Anatoli Khatchatourov , 73 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on January 7, 2021 following an ongoing battle with health. He was born in Baku, Azerbaijan on July 10, 1947 and was the only child of Josephina Gonian and Abraham Khatchatourov.  He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Seva, his daughter Genie, granddaughter Kira, and grandson, Brayden.

Jan 5, 2021

Geraldine "Sue" Bacon, 80, of Orange Park, FL passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born to parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Hawkins in Providence, RI on May 15, 1940.

She graduated CCRI Business Management and was affiliated with Kent County Assembly of God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Bacon and...

Dec 26, 2020

Carol Ann Arendall, 70, of Orange Park, Florida passed away December 26, 2020 following a long illness. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 4, 1950, the eldest child of William T. Games, Jr. and Mary Doris Hires Games, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, James Larry Arendall.

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Dec 21, 2020

Antonio Tirol Molo, born in Tangalan, Aklan, Philippines on December 26, 1927 to Deogracias Briones Molo and Carmen Tirol, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020, surrounded by members of his family. He was predeceased by all of his siblings, except Lourdes Mendoza, his sister.  He is survived by his wife Kathleen, whom he met Ottowa, Canada, his children,...

Dec 19, 2020

Dennis L. Melvin, age 78, passed away on the afternoon of December 19th, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He was born April 20th, 1942, in Lafayette IN, to parents Lowell and Juanita "Ruthie" Melvin (Prather). He married Mary Agnes Melvin (Merkel) December 3rd, 1961. Dennis served six years active duty in the U.S. Navy and 27 years...

Dec 17, 2020

David J. Fadgen, 71, passed away after a battle with lung cancer on December 17, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL.

David was born January 23, 1949 in Clinton, MA. He was the son of the late Dr. John Fadgen and late Dorothy (Murphy) Fadgen.  He graduated from Clinton High School in 1967 and lived most of his life...

Dec 17, 2020

Leslie Russell Hopton passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 3:20 PM in Jacksonville, FL.  To his many friends and family, he was known as Hoppy, Dick or Toddy.  Dick was born October 10, 1944 in Mobile, AL.

Dick spent his childhood and young adult years in Memphis and Whitehaven, TN.  He later moved to...

Dec 15, 2020

Paulsen, Wayne, 70, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on December 15, 2020 after a lengthy illness. He was a gentle soul and loved his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Vanessa and son, Brandon. Other survivors include his mother, Agnes Paulsen; 2 sisters, Ann Kozachek and Sylvia Hamilton; 2 brothers, Mark Paulsen and Joel...