Recent Obituaries and Notices

Terry Louis Williams

Terry Louis Williams

April 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...

Terrence Patrick Mccarthy

Terrence Patrick Mccarthy

March 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...

Richard Gene Johnson

Richard Gene Johnson

March 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...

Gary Michael Mead

Gary Michael Mead

March 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...

Kathleen Moore Delage

Kathleen Moore Delage

March 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...

Robert Clarence Bayard

Robert Clarence Bayard

March 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...

Johnnie C. Cope

Johnnie C. Cope

March 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...

Edward Michael Biggins

Edward Michael Biggins

February 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...

Martha Lou Grondin

Martha Lou Grondin

February 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...

Eugene A. Wright, Sr.

Eugene A. Wright, Sr.

February 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...

Raymond Joseph Russell

Raymond Joseph Russell

February 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...

Shirley Campbell Nasby

Shirley Campbell Nasby

January 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...

Mary Agnes Melvin

Mary Agnes Melvin

January 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...

David Joseph Skaff

David Joseph Skaff

January 14, 2019

David Joseph Skaff, 53, of Middleburg, FL, passed away January 14, 2019.  He was born on February 2, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Albert and Linda (Richardson) Skaff.  He graduated from Orange Park High School and was a self-employed handyman.  He loved to work with his hands and build things and will be remembered by his work ethic...

Gregory Paul Kauffman

Gregory Paul Kauffman

January 10, 2019

On Thursday January 10, 2019, Gregory Paul Kauffman, husband and father, peacefully went to be with the Lord at the age of 66 in Jacksonville, Florida at the Community Hospice McGraw Center at Mayo Clinic.

He was born to David and Joanne Kauffman on April 23, 1952 in Akron, Ohio and was one of 5 children.  He...

Chris Michael Chorba

Chris Michael Chorba

January 3, 2019

Christopher Michael Chorba, 54, Jacksonville, FL passed away January 3, 2019. He was born February 27, 1964 in Peckville, PA to Joan Miller Boezi, Dunmore, PA and the late Richard F. Chorba, Eynon, PA. A 1982 graduate of Lakeland High School, he was fondly known as “Chumley” to his buddies.  Chris served 20 years (1982-2003) in the United States...

Karen Christine Ingle

Karen Christine Ingle

January 2, 2019

Our beloved mother, Karen Christine Ingle of Middleburg, FL passed away peacefully, in her sleep on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

She was born to Vernon and Betty Hoffman on January 22, 1956 in Sunbury, PA. Karen is survived by her mother, Betty; sister, Linda; husband, James S.; her children Tracey (Brad), Jesse (Kenny),...

Horst Albrecht

Horst Albrecht

January 1, 2019

Horst Albrecht, 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019. He was born September 8, 1931 to Walter and Else in Berlin, Germany.

Horst is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Ina, Freia, Sonja and Taylor; sister, Ingrid (Manfred); his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was retired from Volkswagen, where his lifetime career...

Eddie Thomas Strickland, Jr.

Eddie Thomas Strickland, Jr.

December 31, 2018

Our beloved Eddie Thomas Strickland, Jr., 41, unexpectedly passed away in Jacksonville, FL on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.

He was born in Columbus, GA on Oct 08,1977 to Patsy Dolores (Thrift) Kirkland and Eddie Thomas Strickland, Sr. He was preceded in death by his Dad, Joseph C. Kirkland.

Survivors include his mother Patsy, father Eddie,...

James Grady Lunsford

James Grady Lunsford

December 31, 2018

Our beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, James Grady Lunsford, passed away December 31, 2018.  He was 49.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida to James Oliver Lunsford and Annabell Powell Lunsford, they moved to Middleburg, Florida where Grady was raised. He moved to Jacksonville in 1998 to be with the love of his life.

He...