Recent Obituaries and Notices

Frederick Arthur Barthlow

Frederick Arthur Barthlow

January 17, 2026

Our beloved Frederick “Arthur” Barthlow was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Middleburg, Florida. He went peacefully in his sleep.

Arthur was born in Green Cove Springs, Florida to Lois Evelyn McLean Barthlow and Frederick William Barthlow on May 8, 1946. After graduating from Orange Park High School,...

Larry Wayne Kershner

Larry Wayne Kershner

January 16, 2026

Larry Wayne “Coach” Kershner, 78, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Born on January 23, 1947, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Larry lived a life defined by service, leadership, and a profound love for people.

A proud member of the South Hagerstown High School Class of 1965, Larry pursued higher education with determination, ultimately earning his MBA from...

Betty Ann Tomlinson

Betty Ann Tomlinson

January 16, 2026

Betty Ann Tomlinson, a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed peacefully away on January 16, 2026.

She was born in Chattanooga, TN on October 23, 1943 to the late Robert Crain and Carolyn Keyes Crain.

Betty Ann had a passion for life and people. She enjoyed meeting people and loved the beach and spent many summers at her favorite...

Mari Lyn Grace Jones Nowotny

Mari Lyn Grace Jones Nowotny

January 14, 2026

Mari Lyn Grace Jones Nowotny of Green Cove Springs, FL passed away peacefully on January 14th, 2026, at Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Jacksonville, Florida, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on August 28, 1967, in Springfield, Missouri, to the late Mary Emma Louise (Clevenger) Jones and Roger Brent Jones. She will be remembered for her kind, caring, compassionate,...

James Nihme Abdullah

James Nihme Abdullah

January 14, 2026

James “Nihme” Abdullah, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born November 24, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan.

Nihme proudly served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War and was a member of All Souls Anglican Church. He enjoyed metal searching, fishing, and target shooting, and was known as a generous brother, loyal friend, and...

Catherine Sophia Lopez

Catherine Sophia Lopez

January 12, 2026

Catherine Sophia LOPEZ (Gleeson)

January 14, 1951 – January 12, 2026

Catherine “Katie” Sophia Gleeson was born January 14, 1951, in Duluth, Minnesota and was the second child and only daughter of Michael Joseph Gleeson and Catherine Friis Odegard. Losing her mother to cancer at the age of 15 and her father to heart failure at the age of 18, Katie faced...

Brenda McCann Flinn

Brenda McCann Flinn

January 10, 2026

Brenda McCann Flinn, 70 Middleburg, Fl passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital.

She was born on December 27th, 1955, in Stockton California to the late Stanley and Dorothy McMann.

Brenda grew up in Jacksonville, graduated from Florida State College. She worked at Florida Blue as a developer then as a system software programmer with Black Knight.

Brenda was...

Sarah Katherine Kelly Reifers

Sarah Katherine Kelly Reifers

January 9, 2026

Sarah Katherine Kelly Reifers, lovingly known as Kathy and affectionately called “Mimi, Mama-K, Mom, Mrs. Mack, Boog, Baby, Aunt Kathy, Miss Kathy, Aunt Kachy, Kafee, Aunt Mimi” passed away on January 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by family. She was 72 years old.

Born on May 25, 1953, in Charleston, South Carolina, Kathy spent part of her early years in...

June Marie Peyton Adams Hudson

June Marie Peyton Adams Hudson

January 8, 2026

June Marie Peyton Adams Hudson, born June 13th,1932, in Botwood, Newfoundland, to Maxwell and Marion Adams, peacefully departed this life on January 8th, 2026, after a life well lived. She married the love of her life, Robert Mays Hudson, in 1955. Robert and June happily moved and traveled many places around the world during Robert’s career. Eventually, they settled down...

Dale Helena Neddo

Dale Helena Neddo

January 5, 2026

Dale Helena Neddo, age 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 5th at 7:32 p.m., with her daughter at her bedside, her hand held in love.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose life was rooted in love, warmth, and family. She especially loved Christmas and the traditions that brought family together. She cherished time with family, loved...

Thomas Allan Schultz

Thomas Allan Schultz

January 4, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Allan Schultz, 79, passed away on January 4, 2026. He was born on August 14, 1946, to Alex and Myrtle (Biewen) Schultz of Wells, Minnesota.

Tom married Charlene (Samuhel) on June 11, 1971. He was a devoted husband and a loving father to Anne (Schultz) Pokelwaldt and Alec Schultz, a wonderful father-in-law to Daniel Pokelwaldt, and a proud grandfather...

Grant Gammeter Goodrich

Grant Gammeter Goodrich

January 4, 2026

Grant Gammeter Goodrich, born December 5, 1931 (94 years old) in Middletown, OH, peacefully departed this life on January 4, 2026 after a life well-lived.

After studying at Lehigh University and serving in the Army, he found a career that matched his charming personality and engineering background by selling and installing power supply systems. He always loved building things, which also...

Nancy Fishkin

Nancy Fishkin

January 3, 2026

Nancy Fishkin, 62, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at her home in Jacksonville, FL. She was a beloved daughter and sister, a cherished wife, a selfless mother, an adored aunt, and a vibrant friend.

Nancy will be remembered for her contagious smile and laugh, her steadfast resilience, her home-cooked meals, and her generous heart. She enjoyed traveling to new...

Julie Pilla Schumann

Julie Pilla Schumann

January 3, 2026

Julie Pilla Schumann, age 57, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at her home in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She was a cherished mother, beloved sister, and wonderful friend.

Born on May 16, 1968, in North Tarrytown, New York, Julie was the daughter of Kathleen “Pinky” and Edmund Pilla. She moved to Boulder, Colorado, to attend the University of Colorado and...

Robert Lee Woods

Robert Lee Woods

December 31, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Woods, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Bob was born on November 24, 1939, in Tipton, Indiana, where he was raised alongside his parents, Robert J. Woods and Evelyn M. Woods, and his sister, Lana Danner, all of whom preceded him in death. In his childhood he spent his...

Betty Jo Park Hamilton

Betty Jo Park Hamilton

December 29, 2025

Betty Jo Park Hamilton, 83, passed peacefully on December 29, 2025.

Born on October 17, 1942, she lived a life marked by faith, devotion, creativity, and a deep love for others.

She was preceded in death by her father, Otis Francis Park, Sr.: her mother, Alice Williams Morris; her stepmother, Martha “Boo Boo” Park; her brother, Gary L. Park, Sr., her half-sister,...

Daniel Melvin Witt, Sr.

Daniel Melvin Witt, Sr.

December 27, 2025

Daniel “Dan” Melvin Witt, Sr. passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by family in Jacksonville, Florida.

Born on January 15, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland, Dan attended Mount Saint Joseph High School, where he distinguished himself as an exceptional student-athlete. A standout multi-sport competitor, he earned All-Metro and All-League recognition and was celebrated for both...

Sherry Lynn Riddle-Hughes

Sherry Lynn Riddle-Hughes

December 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sherry Lynn Riddle-Hughes, who departed this life on December 26, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 72. Sherry was a cherished mother, educator, friend, colleague, and a remarkable individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on March 3, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky,...

Peggy Joyce (Head) Moore

Peggy Joyce (Head) Moore

December 25, 2025

Peggy Joyce (Head) Moore, 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a lifelong lover of music, passed away on December 25, 2025.

Born on August 22, 1940 in Toccoa, Georgia to G. Clinton Head and Zephyr Armindia, she was the couple’s youngest child and last of six siblings to pass.

Joyce’s love for music emerged when as a teenager, and she began...

Elizabeth Mary Krivanek

Elizabeth Mary Krivanek

December 16, 2025

Born on February 29, 1940, Betty was an Austrian Gottscheer born in Yugoslavia (now Slovenia). At the age of ten, she immigrated to the United States with her family, where she developed a love for our country and what it stood for. While embracing her American life, she remained deeply connected to her Austrian heritage, especially through music.

It was this...