Obituaries

December 17, 2024

John “Jack” Henry Minge III passed away on December 17, 2024 with his wife Rosemary by his side.

Jack and his twin brother Edward “Ed” were born in Jacksonville, Florida to Mary Gray and John H. Minge Jr.

Jack graduated from Wolfson High School and Emory University. Following graduation, he joined the Air Force.

December 15, 2024

David Edmond Gehrig was born on April 12, 1958, in Las Vegas, NV, to Donna Balen and Roy Orahood. Alongside his siblings, Vicki and Mark, he was later adopted by David Gehrig at the age of eight.

David had a love for the water, spending weekends at the lake water skiing and making cherished memories. A talented...

December 14, 2024

Caroline Margaret Constable Portell (93), beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Caroline was born on August 6, 1931 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, the third of four children, to Julia Bengini and Ralph Constable. As a young, fiercely independent woman, she moved to New York City where she met the love of her...

December 12, 2024

Luz Martinez Obituary “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35

Luz Brunilda Martinez aka “Margie” passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at the age of 73. December 21, 2024, would have been her 74th birthday. Although she was born in Cuamo, Puerto Rico, she was a native and resident of...

December 11, 2024

Jean Carroll Loos (Lorraine), 72, peacefully passed away in the early morning of December 11, 2024, at Haven Hospice of Orange Park after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on December 8, 1952, in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of Delbert James Carroll (Sr.) and Lotus Inez Carroll (Pierce). Jean graduated from Nathan Bedford Forrest Senior...

December 9, 2024

Leslie Althea Maneely, 76, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2024. Born on February 3, 1948, Leslie cherished the beauty of the coast and found solace in the ocean. Her love for travel blossomed through her career as a CMP at Conferon, allowing her to explore the world both professionally and personally.

Leslie was...

December 4, 2024

Christina Ruth Carlton, 59, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on December 4, 2024, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Garrett & Charles, her daughters-in-law Emma Jean & Reva, and her loving grandsons Jack & Kolby. She leaves behind her loving parents Charles & Franca, her siblings Mary, Mark & Donald, and countless...

December 3, 2024

Con profundo dolor y amor en el corazón, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Francisco Pascual Soriano Alguiar, quien partió de este mundo el 3 de Diciembre, a la edad de 78 años, rodeado de su esposa Aida Riofrio sus hijos Bill Soriano, Russ Soriano y Milagritos Drake.

Francisco fue un hombre ejemplar, cuya vida estuvo marcada por su...

December 1, 2024

Robert Anthony Leapley was born in Washington, D.C. on November 30, 1936, to Jacob and Helen McProuty Leapley. He passed away on December 1, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years and his family.

Robert "Bob" graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland 1959. Prior to retiring...

November 29, 2024

Thomas Martin Sullivan, Jr., age 82 of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Inge Wolf Sullivan; two children, Linda Creamons (Joe) and Thomas M Sullivan III (Kim) both of Jacksonville FL. He was the cherished brother of Maureen Sullivan of Jacksonville FL, Patricia Lambert (Douglas)...

November 24, 2024

Patrick Eugene Pattillo, 90, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on November 24th. Patrick was born to Walter C Pattillo and Annie Morris Pattillo in Atlanta, GA. He was raised in Hapeville, GA and graduated from Hapeville High School in 1952. He attended University of Georgia and then joined the U. S. Air Force where he sang in the Male Chorus....

November 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Lynda Gremer Cohen Parent announce her passing on November 20, 2024, at the age of 84. Lynda was the second of four children born to Juanita Irene Gremer (Mitchell) & Robert Joseph Gremer. She went to St. Paul’s Catholic School in Jacksonville.

Lynda was married to Allen Aaron...

November 12, 2024

Alicia Castano-Del Rosario, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Saint Johns, FL. Born on December 29, 1945, in Atimonan Quezon, Philippines. Alicia was the daughter of Joaquin Castano and Ciriaca Castano. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Del Rosario, parents, his sister Angelita Abiad and Erlinda Castano, and...

November 12, 2024

Shirley H. Hugo, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, died at Taylor Care Center from natural causes on November 12, 2024.

She was born in Jacksonville in 1941 to Shirley Obie Hayes and Elizabeth A. Hayes. She graduated from Landon High School.

She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church Downtown in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived...

November 10, 2024

Deborah Jordan Krahn (73), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Deborah was born on October 25, 1951, in Covington, Kentucky. She grew up in a large family as one of five siblings. She was surrounded by the lively camaraderie of her four brothers, all...

November 8, 2024

David John Rafanowicz, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, in St. Johns, Florida. Born on Wednesday, February 10, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, David lived a life marked by curiosity, dedication, and love for his family and community.

David is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Donna Rafanowicz; his son, Brian Steele...

November 4, 2024

Judy Anne (Hahn) Walsworth passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Auburn, Nebraska. She met the charming Dale Walsworth on a blind date and the two were married on September 13, 1969.

In 1981, Judy and Dale made a commitment to twelve step programs. Together, they traveled across the...

November 2, 2024

Linda E. Harris left us on November 1st, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born to Lulu C. Etheridge and Willie Etheridge on May 11, 1950. She is survived by her son William S. Cranford.

No funeral service is planned and her remains will be returned to the home she loved.

November 1, 2024

David Milton Shrout, 69, of Jax Beach, Florida rode out on that blue highway on November 1, 2024.

He was born to Charles Clay Shrout and Martha Watkins Shrout on September 12, 1955, in Carlisle, Kentucky. He attended Southside Junior High and Englewood High School, where his mother was a math teacher.

David married Lee...

October 30, 2024

Allen Francis Mastridge, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully at Community Hospice on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

He was born to Ethel and Francis Mastridge in Queens, NY on July 26, 1941. Allen continued to reside in New York, and it was there that he met his loving and devoted wife, Janet Frances Mastridge (nee Nolan)...