Obituaries

May 16, 2020

Kelly 'Keli' Christine Aydlotte of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2020. Born to Cindy Salfer Pierce on February 7th, 1978, she attended Duncan U. Fletcher High School. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cindy Salfer Pierce and Lee Pierce, her grandmother, Roseann Salfer, and her grandfather, Allen Salfer.

She will be remembered as...

May 15, 2020

Rachel Anne Andres, 48, passed away peacefully, on May 15, 2020, at U.F. Health, in Gainesville, Florida, with her son, Tyler, and her mother, Pam, at her bedside. Rachel was born on August 11, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland. The family moved to Washington, DC, shortly after, and then to Charles County, Maryland, a few years later.

She ...

Apr 23, 2020

James (Jim) Benjamin Longley Jr., 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

He leaves his wife of 58 years, Irene Longley, his daughter, Lynn Brown, his son, James (Dan) Longley, three grandchildren (Crystal Waite, Michelle Wulff and Jamie Williford) as well as three great-grandchildren (Veronica, Nathan and Jackson).

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Apr 19, 2020

Ronni Gaskin Williamson Candler

Ronni Candler, a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, passed away on April 19, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer.  She was 75 years of age.

Ronni was born in Jacksonville to Milton and Jean Gaskin.  She grew up in Venetia and settled in Avondale/Riverside, where she pursued a successful career in...

Apr 16, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” Bray (née Bennett) died peacefully on April 16 in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 77.

Betty is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Bob; children, Linda (Richard) St George of Summerfield, Fl; Bob Bray (Joe Hickey) of Nanuet, NY; Rick Bray of Oceanport, NJ; sister Barbara Weikel of Royersford, PA, and...

Apr 11, 2020

Iris Schweizer, 75, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 and is now with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Iris was born in Colombia, South America to the late Pablo Enciso and Raquel Quijano de Enciso. After growing up and living in Colombia for thirty years, Iris moved with her family to Dallas, Texas. A...

Apr 10, 2020

Martha Fowkes Stovall, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on April 10, 2020.  She was born in Washington DC. to Roy and Lura Fowkes on Feb. 22, 1933.  After attending The University of Maryland, she worked for the US Navy and later Atlantic Bank in Jacksonville. Six weeks after initially meeting on a blind date, she married Mitchell Stovall....

Apr 6, 2020

It is with deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Melanie Ann Adams, age 51, on April 6, 2020. Mel facilitated housing for homeless veterans as a social worker with the US Department of Veterans Affairs. She loved giving the perfect gift, hosting game nights, tackling home improvement projects, and visiting with her niblings. She appreciated sarcasm...

Mar 24, 2020

Micheal Lee Shaw, 47, of Saint Augustine, Florida passed away on March 24, 2020.  He fought an incredibly brave and courageous battle, but unfortunately lost his fight to cancer.  Mike was born to Leroy and Barbara Shaw in Bedford, Indiana on August 7, 1972.   Mike was married to Kathleen (Salgat) and was a loving father to his stepdaughter Nora,...

Mar 15, 2020

Brenda was born on June 22, 1955 to Robert Walter and Elizabeth Jane Hockenberry Geist at Fort Belvoir, VA. She travelled around the country as a child since her dad was in the Army. She retired from Civil Service as a Navy Contract Officer. Her career years were spent in Washington DC area and San Diego area. Brenda loved...

Mar 13, 2020

Jack Kemp – larger than life husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather –peacefully left us on 03/13/2020. He was preceded in heaven by his precious wife, Pam, as well as his loving brother, Frank, and devoted parents, Justine and NB. Jack is survived by his sons – John, Michael, and Paul – his grandchildren – Holden, Chandler, Alysa, Garrett, Trey,...

Mar 9, 2020

Dawn Whisenant Dupraw, 61 passed away on March 9, 2020. She was born in Jackson, MS and grew up in Memphis, TN and Brandon FL. Dawn moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1979 and married Art Dupraw in 1983. For the past 23 years she worked at PGA Tour Entertainment.

Dawn loved shopping, music, cooking, reading, and taking...

Mar 4, 2020

Nancy Graessle Smith, 75, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2020, in her home following a brief illness.

Born on December 2, 1944 in Orlando, Florida, Nancy was the daughter of Albert W. Graessle, Jr. and Lois Thacker Graessle

Nancy graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1963 where she was...

Mar 3, 2020

Maureen P. (LeBoeuf) Noll, 69 years, born in Worcester, MA, completed her earthly journey and joined her Savior on March 3rd, 2020, following complications from pulmonary disease. Maureen graduated from Marian High School and attended St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing, in Worcester, MA. During these years, she worked as a waitress and later volunteered in St. Vincent’s clinics...

Feb 29, 2020

Suzanne Caroline Hicken passed away on February 29, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family including husband of 40 years, James ‘Sparky’ Hicken. Described as “An amazing woman” by all who knew her, Suzanne’s compassion, intellect and the fruit of her many talents will be missed by many.

Born to Allen and Dorothy Palmer on March...

Feb 27, 2020

Lee V. Fitzgerald, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020, from lung related illnesses.

Lee was predeceased by her parents, Willie Grimsley Vance and Harry Lee Vance, and sweet granddaughter, Tabitha Wheeler.

She is survived by her dear sister, Ann Vance Ginn, and her four distinctly different but ever-loving daughters, Debbie...

Feb 23, 2020

Richard Wells Murphy of Jacksonville, FL went home to the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on February 23, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Hospital – Riverside. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 31 years, Joan (Stringer) Murphy. His greatest joys in life were his church and his family. He is survived by his 5...

Feb 20, 2020

Michael Urban Widman, 85, passed away on February 20, 2020, in Jacksonville, FL. He was born to Eula and Urban Widman in Blue Island, Illinois in 1934. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering, moving to Columbus, OH and joining and making his mark on the venerable Battelle Memorial Institute.  He met his OSU Buckeye...

Feb 18, 2020

Lloyd D. Exelby, formally of Brownville, NY, was 93 when he passed away Tuesday February 18, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born to William and Carrie Exelby on October 29, 1926 in Lisbon, NY. He was married to Marion V. Exelby for 66 years before her passing on June 11, 2017. Lloyd lived in Philadelphia, NY until the...

Feb 17, 2020

Jerry (Gerald) Downing Riggins, at age 77, resident of Jacksonville FL, passed away on February 17, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was born in Waycross, GA on August 23, 1942.  He was married to Rhonda (Peace) for 43 years. Jerry was a local business owner of Ability Roofing Inc. for 40 years.