Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Brian Benton Mace of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 15, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

He was born to Luther Ellis Mace and Hilda Mace, Coher, Bittof on September 9, 1957.

He worked in the industrial warehousing field, specializing in shipping and selling of equipment to the tire industry.

Brian graduated from Kenmore...

Jan 11, 2025

Richard Scott Fyfe, 81, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on January 11, 2025, after a courageous battle to recover from complications following triple bypass surgery.  He was predeceased by his parents and brother. He is survived by his beloved wife, Choi; his children, Tino (Caryn) and Miriam (Dan); his grandchildren, Kellie (Austin), Natalie (Brian), Stephanie (Michael), Caitlyn (Christian), and...

Jan 10, 2025

Sandra Mae Huber Thalleen, 87, passed away on January 10th, 2025, at home peacefully.

Sandra was born in Wisconsin and moved to Florida in the early 40s, finally residing in the Mirmar neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL where she met the love of her life Richard Thalleen, who lived on the corner. After a visit with her ‘49...

Jan 9, 2025

Kevin J. Wilson, 69, resident of Jacksonville, Florida passed away after a long illness on January 9, 2025.

A graduate of Hatboro Horsham high school, class of 1973, Kevin had recently retired after 45 years employed with Reads Moving Systems, an Atlas Van Lines agency, located in both Jacksonville and Montgomeryville, PA.

He is survived...

Jan 8, 2025

Floyd Levens was born on October 24, 1926, in Punta Gorda, FL to Floyd Levens Sr. and Mary Wethrigton.

He grew up on the island of Punta Gordy, and when he became an adult, he joined the Navy, serving his country for (3) years. Floyd’s love of fishing drew him back to the islands, where he ran...

Jan 7, 2025

Suzanne Haas Meadows peacefully passed away January 7, 2025.

Suzanne was born in Nebraska on April 15, 1946, to Colonel Robert and Ruth Haas. Her father’s military service took the family to numerous places during her childhood, with her early years spent in Germany, Kansas, Alaska, and Texas. She graduated from pharmacy school at her alma mater...

Jan 5, 2025

Constance (Connie) Ruth Ricketts peacefully passed away January 5, 2025, in Jacksonville, FL, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 27,1948 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to her parents, Thomas and Gladys Catanese. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida where she graduated from Englewood High School. She went on to Nursing...

Jan 1, 2025

Thomas Franklin “Frank” Lee (92) of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at Community Hospice of NE Florida after a brief illness.

Frank was born August 16, 1932, in Poplarville, MS to John Edwin Lee and Lida Mae Smith Lee. He grew up with his siblings Ed, Virginia, David, and Bob. He attended Poplarville...

Dec 29, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family shares the passing of our beloved sister, Susan (Susie) W. Winters, of Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, at the age of 69. She was surrounded by family.

Susie was born to Thomas N. Faircloth and Bonnie Taylor. She was preceded in death by Ronnie Cribb. She is...

Dec 28, 2024

Donald A. “Don” King Jr. passed peacefully in the early morning of December 28, at Community Hospice at Baptist South Hospital, Jacksonville, FL with his wife by his side. He was 72 years young.

Born in Philadelphia in 1952, his family relocated to Washington Township, NJ when Don was 7. He is a 1970 Graduate of Washington...

Dec 25, 2024

Michael Ray Kirkpatrick, 70, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on December 25, 2024. Born in Jacksonville, Florida to Frank Kirkpatrick and Sylvia Smith.  He is survived by his wife, Joanne; half-brother Scott Kirkpatrick, step-son, Chris Collazo and his wife Maryanne; step-son Rodney Collazo and his wife Cici and step-son, Steven Collazo and his partner; Brielle Meskin; grandchildren Carter, Avery,...

Dec 24, 2024

Ada Marie Bell, 72, passed December 24, 2024.

Ada Marie was born in Caribou, Maine in September of 1952 and grew up in Limestone, Maine. She escaped poverty via the United States Army where she served as a cryptographer in the Women’s Army Corps. Using the GI Bill and her exceptional brain, she earned three degrees at...

Dec 24, 2024

Jerry Michael “Mike B.” Bludsworth, age 73 of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on December 24, 2024. He was born in Enterprise, AL on November 1, 1951, to Jack and Dorothy Bludsworth.

Mike graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, class of 1970. He retired from Maxwell House Coffee in 2015 after 25 years. His interests were in...

Dec 21, 2024

Daryl Dale Sheffield, 65, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

Daryl was born to Paula and Percy Sheffield on February 4, 1959, in Jacksonville, FL. After graduating from Paxon High School in Duval County, Daryl went on to have an illustrious career as a Diesel Technician and Shop Foreman at Benton Express, eventually...

Dec 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.

Dec 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...

Dec 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...

Dec 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...

Dec 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...

Dec 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...