Obituaries

Apr 10, 2019

Kyra Ann Keifer, age 48 of Jacksonville, FL went to be with the Lord April 10, 2019.  She was born March 8, 1971 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Ann Marie Hines. Kyra spent most of her life in Columbus Ohio where she received a nursing degree.  She was able to practice her dream job of a Home Health...

Apr 8, 2019

Chrisley (Chris) P. Wardrep, longtime resident of Atlantic Beach, FL departed this life peacefully on April 8, 2019, at age 64. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, on April 9, 1954, to the late Robert (Bob) and Elberta (Bertie) Wardrep

Beloved father of Robert Eric Wardrep, Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Renee Wardrep, Atlantic Beach, FL; and daughter, Lauran...

Apr 8, 2019

Weldon "Bing" C. Johnson passed away suddenly on April 8, 2019. Survivors are his beloved wife Carol C. Johnson, sister-in-law Margie Johnson and nephews Michael Johnson, David Johnson and Stephen (Jenny) Johnson. Bing was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Guy Johnson.

Bing saw and lived his life seeing the good and beauty in...

Apr 6, 2019

Sybil Quackenbush Vearil, 85, of Jacksonville, FL passed away April 6, 2019 in Jacksonville, FL.

She was born in Reading, OH on July 10, 1933 to the late Russel and Josie Quackenbush (Case).

Sybil will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and is known far and wide for her homemade tacos...

Apr 3, 2019

Terry Louis Williams, 74, passed away on April 3, 2019 at St. Vincent’s South Community Hospice of Jacksonville, FL.

Terry was born to Blanche Williams on July 17, 1944 in Louisville, KY.  He graduated in 1962 from Flaget High School in Louisville, KY, graduated from Indiana University with a BS Degree, and Johns Hopkins University with a...

Mar 26, 2019

Terrence Patrick McCarthy, 90, passed away on March 26, 2019 after a brief illness. Terry was born in Michigan on December 29, 1928. He worked for many years as a salesman in the tractor parts and swimming pool supply industries. He was Vice President and General Manager of Burgman Supply Company. Terry was...

Mar 22, 2019

Land O’ Lakes – Richard Gene Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2019, one day before his 87 th birthday. Born in Canandaigua, New York, Richard relocated to sunny Florida where he became a long term resident of Land O’ Lakes and calling it home for more than 40 years. He proudly built his home in 1972...

Mar 18, 2019

Gary Michael Mead, 72, of Galax, VA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 18, 2019 at his assisted living home.

Gary was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on June 24, 1946, the son of David and Helen (Harden) Mead.  He majored in Biology at Allegheny College, and then went onto the University of Pittsburgh to obtain...

Mar 6, 2019

Kathleen Moore Delage, 84, of Orange Park, FL, passed away on Ash Wednesday, 3/6/2019.  She died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers after a prolonged illness.  Kathy was born on 8/3/1934 in Greenwich, CT, daughter of the late Thomas Wheeler Moore and Prudence Milton Moore.  She was beautiful.

Kathleen graduated from Sacred Heart...

Mar 4, 2019

Robert Clarence Bayard, age 90, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at the McGraw Center for Caring in Jacksonville, FL.

He was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on August 8, 1928 to Caroline Diescher Bayard and Clarence Bayard. He graduated from Bloomfield High School and attended Rutgers University.

Bob was a Veteran of the United...

Mar 2, 2019

Johnnie C. Cope Sr. 76 of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on March 2, 2019 at his home in Dinsmore, Florida. He was born to Alton and Ruby Cope on February 25, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida. He retired from doing drywall, His hobbies were classic cars, giving advice and helping others. He is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine...

Feb 25, 2019

Edward M. Biggins, 77, of Orange Park, Florida, died in his sleep at home, surrounded by family, on February 25, 2019. He was born in Will County, Illinois, the son of the late James and Elizabeth Biggins. He was active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years, serving as an aircraft radio and radar technician with USMC...

Feb 24, 2019

Martha Lou Stone Grondin, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  She was 76 years old.  Born in Montville, Ohio, Marty led a full, adventure-filled life with her husband, Dan, for nearly 50 years.  She taught 1st and 2nd graders for over 30 years in the Grandview Heights City School District, loving to help...

Feb 23, 2019

Mr. Eugene Wright Sr, a WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Jacksonville FL. He was born to Ira N. and Clara Carstensen Wright on Dec 20, 1923. He attended several schools in Des Moines, Iowa finishing at Woodside School in Saylor Township. He did not finish school but, was drafted into the Army Air Corp. during...

Feb 5, 2019

Raymond J. Russell of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 5, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Ray was born in Yonkers, NY in 1931. He was married for 66 years to Margaret Hayes Russell. He is predeceased by his wife, Margaret and his daughter, Margaret Dixon. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law , Julie Ford and Jim...

Jan 24, 2019

Shirley Campbell Nasby

Born August 20, 1929 – Died January 24, 2019.  Life is lived in the dash and what a life Shirley lived.  God-loving, trailblazing, world traveling, mother and wife, Shirley joins her husband (Tollef Owen--Nas) and sisters (Alice Jane and Daryl) on her final journey.  Survived by her three boys—Tom (Cathy), T.O. (Candy) and John...

Jan 24, 2019

With profound sadness, we announce that Mary Agnes Melvin (Merkel) went home to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, January 24 th , 2019.

Mary was born May 23 rd , 1943 in Colburn, Indiana to her parents William and Bernaldine Merkel. She was one of ten children. She graduated from...