Recent Obituaries and Notices

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...

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...

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),...

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...

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,...

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...

December 28, 2018

Eugene Dillon, Sr, 82, of Jacksonville, FL passed December 28, 2018. He was born February 8, 1936 to John & Thelma Rodriguez in Fayetteville, WV.

Eugene loved fishing, working, and was a member of IBEW Local 177 and The New Mt. Zion Church.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Rodriguez and father,...

December 28, 2018

Janice G. Gibbs, 76, of Jacksonville, FL went home to be with the Lord on December 28th, 2018 after a long illness. She was born on November 9, 1942 in Raleigh, WV to Roy and Lona (Conley) Bias.

Janice is survived by her sister, Easter Ball; her two sons, Roy and Ryan Gibbs; her grandson, Aidan Gibbs,...

December 24, 2018

Donna Marie Elliott Gartland of Jacksonville, FL joined our Lord on December 24, 2018. Beloved wife of Kevin Gartland for almost 50 years. Mother of Shena (Keith) Williams, Gillian (Ramiro) Gonzalez. Grandmother to Mason and Dean Rockwood, Isabella, Carolina, Ramiro and Emma Gonzalez. Great-grandmother to Adam Rockwood. Sister of Carol (Pat) Kuhn and Steven (Renee) Elliott. With a strong...

December 21, 2018

Chester S. Zmuda, 80, of Alliance, Ohio passed away peacefully December 21, 2018 at Community Hospice Hadlow Center in Jacksonville, FL.

He was born on May 11, 1938 in Buffalo, NY to the late Alfreda and Stanley Zmuda. He was the oldest of three children.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Zmuda of the...

December 21, 2018

Daniel J. Kuchta, of Atlantic Beach, Fleet Landing passed away on Dec 21, 2018, was born in Cudahy, WI on 9/27/1924.  His parents were John and Maria Kuchta, both of them born in Czechoslovakia(currently Slovak Republic).  He graduated from high school in 1942, volunteered for the US Army Air Corps and entered the Aviation Cadet Program and received his...

December 17, 2018

William M. White Sr, 91, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on December 17, 2018. He was born November 30, 1927 in Shawnee, OK to Marvin and Ava (Derryberry) White. William was an Officer of the Salvation Army Church as a young man and then worked for the railroad for 15 years in Tampa, FL. He moved to Jacksonville, FL...

December 17, 2018

Hatcher, Joanne Bruestle passed away December 17, 2018.

She was born in Jacksonville to Charles and Frances Bruestle on February 12, 1930.

She graduated from Landon High School in 1948 then attended Stephens College, MO where she received her Associates in Arts degree.

Joanne began work at Delta Airlines then married her high...

December 16, 2018

Steven Perry Hoban, age 67, of Jacksonville, FL died unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Steve was born on July 5, 1951 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to the late Marjorie and Perry Hoban.  He grew up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1969.

Steve is survived by his...

December 12, 2018

On Wednesday December 12 th 2018, Bill I. Webb, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 65 in Jacksonville, Florida.

He was born to Milton and Mary Webb on November 26 th , 1953 in Valdosta, Georgia and was one of 5 boys.  He was married to his beautiful bride of 43 years, Linda...

December 12, 2018

Mary A. Laramie, 79, of Whitewater, WI, passed away December 12, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL.  She was born on September 8, 1939 in Stevens Point, WI to parents Nicholas and Anastasia (Wroblewski) Benke.

Mary was a dedicated Real Estate Broker at Century 21 for over 39 years achieving many goals and awards. She was of the Catholic...

December 11, 2018

Michael B Albers, 77, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on December 11, 2018. He was born to Horace and Sara Albers on January 3, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio. He graduated from Marshall University and was a retired restaurant owner and health insurance agent. Michael was married to Shirlee Albers. His hobbies included painting, sketching, reading and traveling.

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December 5, 2018

Damon A. Ard of Jacksonville, FL passed away December 5, 2018. He was born to Sallie Odessa Ard and Alto Z. Ard on May 7, 1943 in Thomaston, GA. Damon attended Jorden High School in Columbus, GA and served in the Army. He worked for the Department of Defense, U.S. Government. Damon was married to Barbara “Jeannie” Ard for...

December 4, 2018

Jacqueline Griffin Williams 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 4 th , 2018. She was blessed with excellent health her entire life until her Heavenly Father reached out his loving hand.

She was born to Benjamin F Griffin and Judith Knight Griffin on August 4 th , 1936 in Pageland, South...

December 4, 2018

Clayton E. Bryan Jr. of Jacksonville, FL passed away on December 4, 2018. He was born to Edna C. and Clayton Edward Bryan Sr on October 18, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida. Clayton went to Samuel W. Wolfson High School. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed skateboarding, playing the guitar and going to the beach.

Clayton...