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Johnnie C. Cope

Johnnie C. Cope

Mar 2, 2019

Johnnie C. Cope Sr. 76 of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on March 2, 2019 at his home in Dinsmore, Florida. He was born to Alton and Ruby Cope on February 25, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida. He retired from doing drywall, His hobbies were classic cars, giving advice and helping others. He is preceded in death by his wife Geraldine...

Edward Michael Biggins

Edward Michael Biggins

Feb 25, 2019

Edward M. Biggins, 77, of Orange Park, Florida, died in his sleep at home, surrounded by family, on February 25, 2019. He was born in Will County, Illinois, the son of the late James and Elizabeth Biggins. He was active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years, serving as an aircraft radio and radar technician with USMC...

Martha Lou Grondin

Martha Lou Grondin

Feb 24, 2019

Martha Lou Stone Grondin, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  She was 76 years old.  Born in Montville, Ohio, Marty led a full, adventure-filled life with her husband, Dan, for nearly 50 years.  She taught 1st and 2nd graders for over 30 years in the Grandview Heights City School District, loving to help...

Eugene A. Wright, Sr.

Eugene A. Wright, Sr.

Feb 23, 2019

Mr. Eugene Wright Sr, a WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully at Community Hospice in Jacksonville FL. He was born to Ira N. and Clara Carstensen Wright on Dec 20, 1923. He attended several schools in Des Moines, Iowa finishing at Woodside School in Saylor Township. He did not finish school but, was drafted into the Army Air Corp. during...

Raymond Joseph Russell

Raymond Joseph Russell

Feb 5, 2019

Raymond J. Russell of Jacksonville, FL passed away on February 5, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Ray was born in Yonkers, NY in 1931. He was married for 66 years to Margaret Hayes Russell. He is predeceased by his wife, Margaret and his daughter, Margaret Dixon. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law , Julie Ford and Jim...

Shirley Campbell Nasby

Shirley Campbell Nasby

Jan 24, 2019

Shirley Campbell Nasby

Born August 20, 1929 – Died January 24, 2019.  Life is lived in the dash and what a life Shirley lived.  God-loving, trailblazing, world traveling, mother and wife, Shirley joins her husband (Tollef Owen--Nas) and sisters (Alice Jane and Daryl) on her final journey.  Survived by her three boys—Tom (Cathy), T.O. (Candy) and John...

Mary Agnes Melvin

Mary Agnes Melvin

Jan 24, 2019

With profound sadness, we announce that Mary Agnes Melvin (Merkel) went home to be with the Lord on the night of Thursday, January 24 th , 2019.

Mary was born May 23 rd , 1943 in Colburn, Indiana to her parents William and Bernaldine Merkel. She was one of ten children. She graduated from...

David Joseph Skaff

David Joseph Skaff

Jan 14, 2019

David Joseph Skaff, 53, of Middleburg, FL, passed away January 14, 2019.  He was born on February 2, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL to parents Albert and Linda (Richardson) Skaff.  He graduated from Orange Park High School and was a self-employed handyman.  He loved to work with his hands and build things and will be remembered by his work ethic...

Gregory Paul Kauffman

Gregory Paul Kauffman

Jan 10, 2019

On Thursday January 10, 2019, Gregory Paul Kauffman, husband and father, peacefully went to be with the Lord at the age of 66 in Jacksonville, Florida at the Community Hospice McGraw Center at Mayo Clinic.

He was born to David and Joanne Kauffman on April 23, 1952 in Akron, Ohio and was one of 5 children.  He...

Chris Michael Chorba

Chris Michael Chorba

Jan 3, 2019

Christopher Michael Chorba, 54, Jacksonville, FL passed away January 3, 2019. He was born February 27, 1964 in Peckville, PA to Joan Miller Boezi, Dunmore, PA and the late Richard F. Chorba, Eynon, PA. A 1982 graduate of Lakeland High School, he was fondly known as “Chumley” to his buddies.  Chris served 20 years (1982-2003) in the United States...

Karen Christine Ingle

Karen Christine Ingle

Jan 2, 2019

Our beloved mother, Karen Christine Ingle of Middleburg, FL passed away peacefully, in her sleep on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

She was born to Vernon and Betty Hoffman on January 22, 1956 in Sunbury, PA. Karen is survived by her mother, Betty; sister, Linda; husband, James S.; her children Tracey (Brad), Jesse (Kenny),...

Horst Albrecht

Horst Albrecht

Jan 1, 2019

Horst Albrecht, 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019. He was born September 8, 1931 to Walter and Else in Berlin, Germany.

Horst is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Ina, Freia, Sonja and Taylor; sister, Ingrid (Manfred); his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was retired from Volkswagen, where his lifetime career...

Eddie Thomas Strickland, Jr.

Eddie Thomas Strickland, Jr.

Dec 31, 2018

Our beloved Eddie Thomas Strickland, Jr., 41, unexpectedly passed away in Jacksonville, FL on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.

He was born in Columbus, GA on Oct 08,1977 to Patsy Dolores (Thrift) Kirkland and Eddie Thomas Strickland, Sr. He was preceded in death by his Dad, Joseph C. Kirkland.

Survivors include his mother Patsy, father Eddie,...

James Grady Lunsford

James Grady Lunsford

Dec 31, 2018

Our beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, James Grady Lunsford, passed away December 31, 2018.  He was 49.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida to James Oliver Lunsford and Annabell Powell Lunsford, they moved to Middleburg, Florida where Grady was raised. He moved to Jacksonville in 1998 to be with the love of his life.

He...

Eugene Dillon, Sr.

Eugene Dillon, Sr.

Dec 28, 2018

Eugene Dillon, Sr, 82, of Jacksonville, FL passed December 28, 2018. He was born February 8, 1936 to John & Thelma Rodriguez in Fayetteville, WV.

Eugene loved fishing, working, and was a member of IBEW Local 177 and The New Mt. Zion Church.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Rodriguez and father,...

Janice Gail Gibbs

Janice Gail Gibbs

Dec 28, 2018

Janice G. Gibbs, 76, of Jacksonville, FL went home to be with the Lord on December 28th, 2018 after a long illness. She was born on November 9, 1942 in Raleigh, WV to Roy and Lona (Conley) Bias.

Janice is survived by her sister, Easter Ball; her two sons, Roy and Ryan Gibbs; her grandson, Aidan Gibbs,...

Donna Marie Elliott Gartland

Donna Marie Elliott Gartland

Dec 24, 2018

Donna Marie Elliott Gartland of Jacksonville, FL joined our Lord on December 24, 2018. Beloved wife of Kevin Gartland for almost 50 years. Mother of Shena (Keith) Williams, Gillian (Ramiro) Gonzalez. Grandmother to Mason and Dean Rockwood, Isabella, Carolina, Ramiro and Emma Gonzalez. Great-grandmother to Adam Rockwood. Sister of Carol (Pat) Kuhn and Steven (Renee) Elliott. With a strong...

Chester S Zmuda

Chester S Zmuda

Dec 21, 2018

Chester S. Zmuda, 80, of Alliance, Ohio passed away peacefully December 21, 2018 at Community Hospice Hadlow Center in Jacksonville, FL.

He was born on May 11, 1938 in Buffalo, NY to the late Alfreda and Stanley Zmuda. He was the oldest of three children.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby Zmuda of the...

Daniel J. Kuchta

Daniel J. Kuchta

Dec 21, 2018

Daniel J. Kuchta, of Atlantic Beach, Fleet Landing passed away on Dec 21, 2018, was born in Cudahy, WI on 9/27/1924.  His parents were John and Maria Kuchta, both of them born in Czechoslovakia(currently Slovak Republic).  He graduated from high school in 1942, volunteered for the US Army Air Corps and entered the Aviation Cadet Program and received his...

Joanne Bruestle Hatcher

Joanne Bruestle Hatcher

Dec 17, 2018

Hatcher, Joanne Bruestle passed away December 17, 2018.

She was born in Jacksonville to Charles and Frances Bruestle on February 12, 1930.

She graduated from Landon High School in 1948 then attended Stephens College, MO where she received her Associates in Arts degree.

Joanne began work at Delta Airlines then married her high...

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