Obituaries

Feb 16, 2024

Sarah Ann Barnes, 85, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born to Richard Patrick and Mary Monica Lombard on November 6, 1938 in New York City, NY.

Sarah graduated from Holy Name Catholic School. She will be remembered as a loving and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had a razor-sharp wit...

Feb 14, 2024

St. Johns, Florida - James "Jim" R. McCormack, age 94, passed away on 14 February 2024, in St. Johns, Florida. He was born July 1929, in Chilhowie, Virginia. Jim was a man of integrity, character, and deep faith. He loved his family, friends, country, and his God! He could always be counted on to do the right thing and...

Feb 12, 2024

Ronald A. Rivas, 68, of Jacksonville, Florida, died peacefully on February 12, 2024 with his sister and two brothers by his side.

He was the second child born to Jimmy Rivas Jr., an NCO in the U.S. Air Force, and Delores Appleby Rivas, a nurse, while Jimmy was stationed in Tokyo on September 13, 1955. As the...

Feb 11, 2024

Edgar H. Gambill, 94, passed away February 11 at his home. Born on August 30, 1929, in Cromona, KY as one of nine children, he had lived in Jacksonville since 1987 where he retired with CSX Transportation in 1989 after 38 years of service.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn, and grandson...

Feb 11, 2024

Richard Raymond Cassidy, 76, of Ponte Vedra, Florida, and formerly of Somers, NY, passed away on February 11th, 2024, due to complications from Muscular Dystrophy. Born in 1947 in the Bronx to William and Mary Cassidy, Richard cherished his childhood memories on Clay Avenue with his dear friends and siblings James, Barbara, Carol, Ronnie, and Maureen. After attending Our...

Feb 8, 2024

Omma 'GrandWitch' Freeman, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on February 8th 2024. She was born August 6th 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida to Benjamin 'BT' Leverett and Annie Summey.

She is preceded in death by her dad, mom, brother, and sister, and the multitudes of rescues ( animal and people alike that she saved throughout her short life.)...

Feb 7, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Harrison Dunn of Jacksonville, Florida joined our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2024.  He was born on June 10, 1933 in Jacksonville, FL, son of the late Octavia and R.C. Dunn of Ponte Vedra Beach.

Tom was a graduate of Fletcher High School where he was an outstanding football player and track...

Feb 4, 2024

Thomas R. Hitchcock was born on August 24, 1938 in West Haven, Vermont and passed away on February 4, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL.

Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of A Dignified Alternative- Hatcher Cremations.

Feb 2, 2024

Carolina Dawn Dupraw, Age 37, of Switzerland Florida passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2024.

Carolina was born on May 20th,1986 to Art and Dawn Dupraw in Jacksonville Florida. She grew up in Switzerland, FL and went to school in St Johns County, Carolina was named after South Carolina where her father used to deer hunt. She...

Feb 1, 2024

Connie Roberson, 87, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2024. Connie was born to Leo and Rachel Roberson on April 16, 1936 in Hackleburg, Alabama.

After high school graduation, Connie proudly served his country in the Army.  He was honorably discharged and continued his service in the Army Reserves.

A...

Feb 1, 2024

Karen Nelson, 89, Fleming Island, FL, passed away on February 1st, 2024.  Karen was born to David and Florence Ruggles on July 3rd, 1934, in Sunbury, PA.  Karen was married for 66 years to Richard Ivor Nelson before his death in 2020.  They shared seven children, 17 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.  Karen worked as an insurance agent for New...

Jan 29, 2024

Glenn Robert Shockey, 77, of Jacksonville FL, passed away on January 29, 2024, while in hospice care at the McGraw Center of Caring at the end of an extended illness.

Glenn was born on January 23, 1947, in Middletown, Ohio to Glenn and Mary Jane Shockey.  Glenn graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in Middletown.  He then...

Jan 29, 2024

Charlie Yelton of Neptune Beach, FL; formerly of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on 1/29/24 at the age of 75.

He retired from the Naval Aviation Depot and was very active with the Beaches A1A Parrothead Club.

He was a member of Chet’s Creek Church.

He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph and...

Jan 27, 2024

Peter Francis Flood, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Jan. 27, 2024.  Peter was born in Manhattan, New York on Jan. 28, 1937, the oldest son of Peter Gerard and Anna Townsend Flood.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nannette Staten Flood, who died in 2007 at their home in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.  ...

Jan 26, 2024

Sandra Lee McLean Keeler of Neptune Beach, FL, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 26, 2024.

Sandy was born in Chicago, IL, to Daniel and Eileen McLean in 1941. She married Larry Keeler in 1960.

She loved being a Navy wife, living in Charleston, Clarksville, San Diego, the Azores, and Memphis before...

Jan 26, 2024

Pam Lynn Timberlake of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away on January 26, 2024, in hospice care at the McGraw Center for Caring at the age of 67.

Pam was born on July 8, 1956, in Evanston, Illinois to Thurston and Lorraine (Voltz) Hurst. She graduated from Wheeling High School in Wheeling, Illinois then completed and graduated Cosmetology...

Jan 24, 2024

Barbara Jeanne Ard of Jacksonville Florida passed away January 24, 2024.

She was born in Savannah Georgia on January 30, 1947 to Margaret Casey and Julius C .Rebman.

Jeanne Attended Robert E. Lee high school in Jacksonville, Florida. She was married to Damon A. Ard for 53 years until his death in 2018.

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Jan 22, 2024

Donna Lynn Hanks of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Jan 22, 2024 at the age of 65.

Donna was born Sep 25, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to Sharon L. Thompson and Otis E. Hanks. Donna was preceded in death by her previous husbands, Larry Warren and Danny Braddock;  her brother,...

Jan 21, 2024

Beverly Jean Porcase, a beloved woman known for her vibrant spirit and unwavering love for family, passed away on Sunday, January 21st, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 21st, 1935, to Joseph and Lucile Anderson in Des Moines, IA, Beverly's life journey was marked by joy, resilience, and a profound connection with those around her.

Jan 13, 2024

Elizabeth Ethier-Fink, better known as Rona, 64, passed away on Saturday, January 13th 2024 in Jacksonville, Fl. Born in Washington D.C. November 4th, 1959. She loved to cook, watch movies (her favorite being musicals), and have shopping days with her daughter. Throughout her life, Rona was always the life of the party, especially if that party had rap music....