Recent Obituaries and Notices

January 26, 2020

Joyce Yekel Wilson passed away on January 26th, 2020 in Jacksonville, FL, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born June 18th, 1944 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of Conrad and Margaret Yekel and proud mother to Denise and Dennis Jacksonville, FL.   She moved to Jacksonville in 1990 where she lived and worked, and eventually retired.

January 25, 2020

With his cherished wife and son at his side, Archie Graham Alderman passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 25, 2020. He was born on September 6, 1942 to parents Annie May and Archie Graham Alderman in Wilmington, North Carolina. In 1960 the family moved to Jacksonville where Archie graduated from Terry Parker High School...

January 20, 2020

William (Bill) Thornton, born April 18, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to Walter S Thornton and Evelyn McCarthy Thornton. Bill was raised in Jacksonville, Murray Hill and attended St. Paul’s Catholic School, Riverside where he graduated in the class of 1951.  He served his country proudly 1952-1954 when he enlisted in the US Army and was honorably discharged....

January 20, 2020

Nancy Ann Layton Carey, sixty-two, passed away after a brief fight with cancer on January 20th, 2020. She was surrounded by loved ones and family. Born in Queens, NY, Nancy grew up as the daughter of a naval officer and was raised in multiple cities before settling in Jacksonville, Florida in 1979. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree...

January 20, 2020

Roy B Stoutenborough, JR, 59, passed away at UF Health in Jacksonville, FL on January 20, 2020 after a short battle of thyroid cancer.  He was born in Hahn, Germany on August 14, 1960, the youngest of four children of Ada Stoutenborough and the late Roy B Stoutenborough, SR.  Roy joined the Air Force right out of high school...

January 18, 2020

Charles “Big E / Buddy” Ellisor was born September 11, 1943 in Jacksonville, FL to James and Mary (Ingle) Ellisor. He spent his early years on the Westside before moving to Arlington where he remained until his death. He lived a life worthy of honors; he was an Eagle Scout, a US Army Green Beret and Vietnam War Veteran,...

January 17, 2020

Retired Police Sergeant Kenneth Wesley "Kenny" Brooke II passed away on January 17, 2020 at the age of 66.  At the time of his passing, he was battling with Esophageal Cancer which later spread to his lungs.

Sgt. Brooke is a native of Chicago Heights, Illinois Born to Kenneth W Brooke Sr and Betty Brooke.  His family...

January 12, 2020

Doris E. Ziesmer, 97, of St. Johns, FL passed away January 12, 2020. She was born to the late Arthur and Bertha Mergner on March 12, 1922 in Maplewood, NJ. Doris was married to Edward K. Ziesmer. She will be remembered for her love of dancing and listening to music.

She is preceded in death by her...

January 6, 2020

Dennis “Wally” Walton, age 68, a resident of Jacksonville, passed away during a traffic accident on January 6, 2020. Born and raised in Baltimore, MD to Christian and Catherine (Williams) Walton, he joined the US Navy as a teenager and travelled the world. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 33 years Janine (McCullough), his...

January 5, 2020

After a lengthy illness Tommy flew to his heavenly home on Jan 05, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife Katherine Johnston, Brother Monty (Nellie) Johnston, children Reggie Johnston, Karen Nicholas, Wes Johnston, Randall Johnston and Wayne Johnston also Bryan (Cindy) Dumond, Michael (Mary) Dumond. Grandchildren Michael Nicholas, Katelyn Nicholas, Andrew Johnston,...

December 25, 2019

Roberta (Bobbe) Jeanne Twite (Keintz), age 84, of Jacksonville, FL., was called to her heavenly home on December 25, 2019. Bobbe was born in Montevideo, MN., on December 11, 1935 to Delos and Alice (Johnson) Keintz. She grew up with one younger sister, Sally and graduated from Montevideo High School in 1953. On November 14, 1953 Bobbe married Bruce...

December 24, 2019

James Millard Gormley, 58, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Born to Margaret Buffalo and Charles Gormley on January 30, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii, James was a graduating member of the Class of '79 of Englewood High School in Jacksonville, Florida.  He proceeded to build a 35-year career in the flooring industry...

December 23, 2019

Maria Patricia Tojeiro was 67 years old and lived in Jacksonville, FL. She went to heaven on December 23, 2019. Born to William Henry Gonzalez and Angela Victoria Sosa on September 15, 1952 in Panama City, Republic of Panama. After graduating high school Patricia began her federal service with the Department of Defense on May 1, 1981 in the...

December 19, 2019

Darlene Mae Mueller, 83, of Middleburg, FL passed away December 19, 2019.

Family will provide a full obituary at a later date.

December 15, 2019

Gloria K. Hoffman passed away peacefully December 2019 in Jacksonville, FL. In true form to her personality, Gloria slipped away between visits by her daughter and son-in-law, thereby successfully avoiding further agony from her daughter's off-key singing of Christmas carols. She was born in Rochester, New York to Mable Hugo. Gloria had been married 46 wonderful years to Melvin...

December 15, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we announce, on December 15, 2019, Pedro (Pete) Garcia Jr., 70, passed peacefully at home with his beloved wife of 48 years, Sherry.

Pete was predeceased by his parents, Pedro and Emma and brothers Fred and Bob.  He is father to three cherished daughters, Laurie (Dave) Bilyeu, Missy Garcia, Lea (Tom)...

December 12, 2019

Christina Martinez (aka Tina) of Orange Park, Florida passed away unexpectedly on December 12 th , 2019, one day before her 40 th birthday.  Christina was born to William and Susana Matthews on December 13 th , 1979 in Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines.  Like a typical navy family, the Matthews family moved frequently but ultimately settled...

December 12, 2019

Patricia “Elaine” Tuck, age 78, of Jacksonville, Fl passed away December 12, 2019. Bord to Fred and Ethelene Hornsby on August 12, 1941 in Thomasville, GA. She graduated from Thomasville High School and enjoyed being a homemaker for her family. Married to Francis “Buddy” Tuck for 59 years. She loved gardening, listening to music, and her family. She will...

December 8, 2019

Jane Angiolina Pecci Brunner, 76, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away in the company of loved ones on Dec. 8 th , 2019.  Born to Lou and Piera Pecci on Dec. 6 th , 1943 in the Bronx, New York City she is predeceased by a brother Al Pecci and sister Maryanne Valez.  Jane married Al Brunner on June 16th,...

December 6, 2019

Patricia Maria Winget "Trisha" known also as Sunshine, 32, passed away peacefully on Friday December 6,2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born December 24, 1986 in Jacksonville. She was a graduate of Oakwood Academy.

Trisha brought a ray of sunshine and joy to the many friends and extended family she gathered in her journey through life.  She...