Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

H. Mayo Mills, age 81, died peacefully on January 2, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Hospital in Jacksonville.

Born and raised in Bainbridge, Georgia, Mayo left that south Georgia small town behind to see the wider world. Combining a love to learn how things work with service to country, Mayo served in the ROTC while obtaining...

Jan 1, 2023

Harry (Bud) Smith 75. Passed away January 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Joseph (Jennifer); 3 granddaughters and 9 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, and son, Adam. Older brother John F., status and whereabouts unknown. Military honors service will be at Jacksonville national cemetery 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 on Wednesday, February...

Jan 1, 2023

Robert Sydney Bourne Jr passed away on January 1st 2023 in Jacksonville FL. Born to parents Virginia Brown and Robert Bourne Sr. Married to Rujapha Bourne. Survived by Robert Sydney Bourne III.  Devoted Christian and member of the Catholic Church. Loved his pups Atlas and Lucy and enjoyed spending time outdoors working in the yard or on his truck....

Dec 29, 2022

Paula Louise Hundley Horning of Gainesville Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 74, on December 29, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Paula is survived by her daughter Katharine Horning, her son Dustin Horning, and her three grandchildren Kailee, Olivia and Alex. Paula is also survived by her brother Conrad Hundley, his three children, and their...

Dec 24, 2022

In loving memory of a Wonderful Man, Devoted Husband, Loving Proud Father and Grandfather.  Sadly, Larry passed away on Christmas Eve December 24th, 2022.  He was 66 and still so full of life, so this was very unexpected. Larry was from Plainfield, IL, but resided in Florida to be closer to his Daughter and Grandson.  He did very much miss...

Dec 24, 2022

Jessica Michelle Utech passed away on December 24, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She was born on September 3, 1978 to James and Debra Utech in Jacksonville, Florida.  Jessica graduated from Englewood High School in 1997 and then attended Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Jessica was a hard worker and always a team-player whom employers appreciated...

Dec 23, 2022

Bruce Wayne Ribera, 74, born in Middletown Connecticut September 1 st , 1948, passed away December 23 rd 2022 at the Douglas Center / Baptist Heart Hospital Jacksonville Florida.  Bruce was pre-deceased by father Angelo R. Ribera and mother Vilma M. (Bandecchi) Ribera of Meriden CT and son Angelo R. Ribera of Barre VT. He is survived by his...

Dec 19, 2022

James Krahn, age 71, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1951, in Highland Park, Michigan.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Krahn; children, Emily (Jeff) Pratt, and Karl Krahn; granddaughter, Parker Pratt; loving sisters, Cathy...

Dec 19, 2022

Suzanne Helene Allan (Robert) passed away December 19, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida after a brief battle with lung cancer. Suzanne sadly leaves behind loving husband Warren Douglas Allan, daughters Melissa Natalie Rueda, Sarah Emilie Stewart and grandchildren Makayla Grace Stewart, Maddox Logan Rueda of Saint Augustine, FL.

Suzanne’s Canadian family includes sister Lise...

Dec 9, 2022

Dan J. Kleinrock, 95, of Jacksonville, FL. passed away on December 9, 2022. Husband of 68 years to Gloria Kleinrock, who passed away in 2018. Loving father to Daniel John Kleinrock, his wife Kim and David Anthony Kleinrock. Grandfather to Matt Kleinrock, his wife Taylor, Samantha Kleinrock Cummings, her husband Chuck, Kelsy Shea-Dodd and her husband Jason, Amy Kleinrock...

Dec 7, 2022

Alvin William Bliven passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, at the age of 93. He was one of 6 children, born to William Alvin and Lydia Ann Bliven (Monroe) of Newport, RI. Alvin was born in Newport, RI where he spent most of his life, before moving to Jacksonville, FL in 2008. He was fondly known as "Tinkie", for...

Dec 6, 2022

Thomas Roy Burdette IV, 58, Atlantic Beach, Florida passed away on December 6, 2022. Born to Thomas and Virginia Burdette on September 4, 1964 in Salisbury, North Caroline, the family moved to Atlantic Beach when Tom was in middle school and he attended Mayport Middle and Fletcher High School.  He earned the highest level of achievement as a football player...

Dec 5, 2022

Gary Allen Sachs, age 86 of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, with members of his family around his bedside in his home hospice “man cave”.

Gary was born 6/9/1936 to “Trudy” and Frank Sachs, both deceased, in Hibbing, Minnesota.  Gary and his younger brother Bruce enjoyed fishing and spent summers...

Dec 2, 2022

Jack William Schall, Sr., age 92, passed away Friday December 2, 2022 at Clyde E. Lassen Veterans Nursing Home in St. Augustine, FL. Jack grew up in Tidioute, PA and was a resident of St. Augustine, FL, for the past 3 years. Prior to moving to St. Augustine, FL, Jack was a resident of High Point, NC for...

Dec 2, 2022

Tina Carnessali Snyder passed away on December 2, 2022 at the age of 65. She is survived by her husband of almost 47 years, John Snyder, one son, Christopher Snyder, Jacksonville, two sisters, Teri Carnessali, Jacksonville, Sharon Christiano (Wilton, CA), and one sister-in-law, Becky Wigginton (Bill), Jacksonville. In memory, donations can be made to Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue...

Nov 28, 2022

Francis Warner LiPira, 72, of St. Johns, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 28 th 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 50 years and devoted children.

Fran was born in Towson, Maryland where he attended Calvert Hall College.  After graduating, he continued his studies at La Salle University and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.  He...

Nov 27, 2022

Mary Emily Loiselle, 71, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida passed away on November 27 th peacefully listening to the Sunday service online from St. Paul’s Anglican Church. It was the first Sunday of advent which is the beginning of the spiritual year of the church and for her, the beginning of her heavenly life. Advent brings Hope, Love, Peace and...

Nov 26, 2022

William A. Robinson

Obituary In His Own Words

Bill Robinson has finally died of his many afflictions at the age of 78, on Saturday, November 26, 2022. A native of Jacksonville, he was a son, brother, husband, father, grandad, cousin, uncle, friend, Floridian, captain, park rat, student, teacher, researcher, adman, writer, composer, humorist, skeptic, go-kart...

Nov 24, 2022

John Philip “Jack” Wallace, 86, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on November 24, 2022. He was born on May 21, 1936 to Clayton and Hilda (Sheehan) Wallace in Winterset, Iowa and spent his childhood on their family farm with his 6 brothers and sisters. He graduated from Winterset High School in 1954, and later enlisted in the United...

Nov 22, 2022

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Anthony McKenzie passed on November 22, 2022 at 2:22pm. He was born on November 8th, 1934. The 4th child and first son of 9 children born to Robert and Leona McKenzie. Preceded in death by four sisters, Shirley McLeod, Roberta Wilson, Pat Holliday, Caroline McKenzie, and two nephews, Mike Wilson and Chip McCallister, and one grandson, Josh...