Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Justin Sheffield

March 22, 1971 - March 24, 2024

Justin Sheffield, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 24, 2024, 5 years after being diagnosed with stage IV CRC. His departure has left a profound void in the hearts of his...

Mar 23, 2024

We are heartbroken to share that John A Burke died on March 23, 2024 one week shy of his 77th birthday from complications related to Parkinson’s and pneumonia.  John is preceded in death by his grandson, Aiden Kramer (2008-2023).  He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Beverly Burke, his two daughters Kristin Burke and Melissa Kramer,...

Mar 15, 2024

Nancy M. Hawkins, 83, of Jacksonville, Fla., and formerly of Ashley, returned home to the Lord Friday, March 15th at Community Hospice & Palliative Care, Jacksonville Fl.  Born Dec. 9, 1940, in Hanover Township, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hilda McKinney. Nancy was a member of the Mandarin United Methodist Church, Jacksonville. She had many...

Mar 15, 2024

V. Carroll Clements, 97 years old, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024,  Carroll was born to Arthur and Claudia Clements on December 3, 1926 in Lakeland, Florida. He graduated from Kissimmee High School in Florida.

He served in the Army during WWII.  He worked for the railroad for 33 years.  His passion was...

Mar 10, 2024

Kerita Maria Moulton (also known as “Juney,” aka “Dimples”, and to those brave enough to utter,  “Mudfish”), born on June 5, 1946, in Kingston, Saint Andrews Parish, Jamaica, strutted her way onto life's dance floor in the sky, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, leaving behind a trail of laughter and love.

Born to Wesley Moulton, a welder...

Mar 9, 2024

Frances Bowman Fletcher, 74, of Jacksonville, FL passed peacefully at home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend. Frances was a friendly and cheerful soul to those around her. She was known as a wonderful cook, creative thinker and crafty personality.  Frances grew up in Quincy, FL and was of...

Mar 9, 2024

Richard H. Batcheldor, Jr. ("ZZ") was born on his grandparent's raspberry farm in Startup, Washington July 21, 1948. He spent many summers picking raspberries and apples there and many happy times exploring - floating down the Snohomish, hauling soapstone from the Cascades, collecting bottles with friends. As a youngster he enjoyed playing at Everett's Clark Park where he began...

Mar 4, 2024

6 Jan. 1989          Born at Naval Hospital, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL

Karalina A Schmidt

Age 35

4 March  2024    Passed away at Jacksonville, FL.

Attended Mandarin Middle and High Schools, Jacksonville. Graduated with GED from Florida State College at Jacksonville.

She enjoyed reading, singing along to music, solving...

Mar 3, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, David Bertil Nilemo peacefully passed away on March 3, 2024 leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. He was born on June 13, 1961, in Las Vegas, NV, to Rosina Marie "Petey" Nilemo and Carl Bertil Nilemo. Their Italian and Swedish heritage and special traditions were passed down to their children and...

Feb 29, 2024

Donna L. Helvey (Crews):

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Lynn Helvey, an extraordinary woman whose life was filled with faith and devotion to family. She departed this world on February 29, at the age of 64, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished.

Donna was born...

Feb 27, 2024

Roswell T. Echols (Ros), US Navy (Retired), 78, of Jacksonville FL, passed away February 27, 2024.

Ros was the son of the late Willie and Sarah Echols. In addition to his parents, Ros is preceded in death by his two sisters Gloria Stevens, Danette Echols and his brother Rodney Echols.

Those remaining to cherish his...

Feb 27, 2024

Professor Marion Elisa Orrick 5/9/61-2/27/24

Born to Patrician Burress in Knoxville Tennessee "Lisa" will be remembered for her love of teaching and belief that everyone should have the right to receive a free education.

Preceded in death by sister Julia Orrick. Survived by her loving mother Patrician Burress, and sister Angelea Henschel. Daughters Saige Orrick...

Feb 26, 2024

Linda Anita Nash RookerAge 76 of Jacksonville FL passed away on February 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving Family. Linda was born and raised in the Oceanway area of Jacksonville FL. Also born to the parents James Alvin and Wallie Simmons Nash on February 5th. 1948.

She will be remembered, for the time she so loved spending...

Feb 24, 2024

Vance Tyler Price Sr of Jacksonville, Florida passed away at 91 on February 24, 2024.

Born to May Belle Yelvington and Henry Lester Price on July 25, 1932. Vance served in the Army from 1953 and was later honorably discharged in 1955. Vance married Eleanor Jean Hayes on November 17, 1956. Together they had four children, Jackie...

Feb 23, 2024

Carmen Rachel Chronister (Karpf), 69, entered the heavenly kingdom on February 23, 2024.  She was born to Joseph Shelby and Coralie Buckles Chronister on October 15, 1954 in Kansas City, MO.  With her family, she also lived in Branford, CT, Baton Rouge, Nashville, TN, Chicago, and briefly, San Jose, Costa Rica and San Pãolo, Brazil.

Through years...

Feb 23, 2024

Donald “Don” Sterling Campbell, 79, of Douglas, Georgia inherited his heavenly reward on Friday, February 23, 2024 in HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida after a brief illness. Don was born on July 4, 1944 to his adoptive parents Dean and Wanda Campbell in Fairbury, Nebraska.

Don was a veteran having served during the Vietnam Era...

Feb 23, 2024

Joan (Joni) Macaluso Dean, 62, Jacksonville, Florida passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 peacefully in her daughter’s home with her family around her.

Joni was born to Anthony Sr. and Joan Macaluso on March 2, 1961 in Yokohama Japan.

She worked for many years as a case manager for Catholic charities.

Joni will...

Feb 20, 2024

Shirley Ann Cerreto, 74 of St. Augustine, Florida died peacefully at home Tuesday, February 20, 2024 surrounded by her family after a seven year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Shirley was born in Norton, MA in 1949 to Robert A. Bignell and Betty Bignell.

Upon meeting her husband of 47 years, Carl A. Cerreto they married...

Feb 18, 2024

KROETZ, YVONNE LOUISE

Yvonne L Kroetz, of Jacksonville, Florida, went to spirit on February 18th, 2024, at the uncompromising age of 97. After a brief Illness, she passed at Community Hospice in the exceptional care of the compassionate staff while surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born in New York City...

Feb 17, 2024

Dr. Berta Isabel Arias, 75, passed peacefully from this life on February 17, 2024 surrounded by family. A resident of Amelia Island since 2013, Berta was a conservationist, philanthropist, and local writer. She served as a Board member of the Amelia Tree Conservancy and Trustee of the Amelia Island Museum of History. The recently published book that Berta co-edited,...