Obituaries

Dec 4, 2024

Christina Ruth Carlton, 59, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on December 4, 2024, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her children Garrett & Charles, her daughters-in-law Emma Jean & Reva, and her loving grandsons Jack & Kolby. She leaves behind her loving parents Charles & Franca, her siblings Mary, Mark & Donald, and countless...

Dec 3, 2024

Con profundo dolor y amor en el corazón, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Francisco Pascual Soriano Alguiar, quien partió de este mundo el 3 de Diciembre, a la edad de 78 años, rodeado de su esposa Aida Riofrio sus hijos Bill Soriano, Russ Soriano y Milagritos Drake.

Francisco fue un hombre ejemplar, cuya vida estuvo marcada por su...

Dec 1, 2024

Robert Anthony Leapley was born in Washington, D.C. on November 30, 1936, to Jacob and Helen McProuty Leapley. He passed away on December 1, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years and his family.

Robert "Bob" graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland 1959. Prior to retiring...

Nov 29, 2024

Thomas Martin Sullivan, Jr., age 82 of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Inge Wolf Sullivan; two children, Linda Creamons (Joe) and Thomas M Sullivan III (Kim) both of Jacksonville FL. He was the cherished brother of Maureen Sullivan of Jacksonville FL, Patricia Lambert (Douglas)...

Nov 24, 2024

Patrick Eugene Pattillo, 90, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on November 24th. Patrick was born to Walter C Pattillo and Annie Morris Pattillo in Atlanta, GA. He was raised in Hapeville, GA and graduated from Hapeville High School in 1952. He attended University of Georgia and then joined the U. S. Air Force where he sang in the Male Chorus....

Nov 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Lynda Gremer Cohen Parent announce her passing on November 20, 2024, at the age of 84. Lynda was the second of four children born to Juanita Irene Gremer (Mitchell) & Robert Joseph Gremer. She went to St. Paul’s Catholic School in Jacksonville.

Lynda was married to Allen Aaron...

Nov 12, 2024

Alicia Castano-Del Rosario, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Saint Johns, FL. Born on December 29, 1945, in Atimonan Quezon, Philippines. Alicia was the daughter of Joaquin Castano and Ciriaca Castano. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Del Rosario, parents, his sister Angelita Abiad and Erlinda Castano, and...

Nov 12, 2024

Shirley H. Hugo, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida, died at Taylor Care Center from natural causes on November 12, 2024.

She was born in Jacksonville in 1941 to Shirley Obie Hayes and Elizabeth A. Hayes. She graduated from Landon High School.

She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church Downtown in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived...

Nov 10, 2024

Deborah Jordan Krahn (73), beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Deborah was born on October 25, 1951, in Covington, Kentucky. She grew up in a large family as one of five siblings. She was surrounded by the lively camaraderie of her four brothers, all...

Nov 8, 2024

David John Rafanowicz, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, in St. Johns, Florida. Born on Wednesday, February 10, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, David lived a life marked by curiosity, dedication, and love for his family and community.

David is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Donna Rafanowicz; his son, Brian Steele...

Nov 4, 2024

Judy Anne (Hahn) Walsworth passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Auburn, Nebraska. She met the charming Dale Walsworth on a blind date and the two were married on September 13, 1969.

In 1981, Judy and Dale made a commitment to twelve step programs. Together, they traveled across the...

Nov 2, 2024

Linda E. Harris left us on November 1st, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born to Lulu C. Etheridge and Willie Etheridge on May 11, 1950. She is survived by her son William S. Cranford.

No funeral service is planned and her remains will be returned to the home she loved.

Nov 1, 2024

David Milton Shrout, 69, of Jax Beach, Florida rode out on that blue highway on November 1, 2024.

He was born to Charles Clay Shrout and Martha Watkins Shrout on September 12, 1955, in Carlisle, Kentucky. He attended Southside Junior High and Englewood High School, where his mother was a math teacher.

David married Lee...

Oct 30, 2024

Allen Francis Mastridge, 83, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully at Community Hospice on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

He was born to Ethel and Francis Mastridge in Queens, NY on July 26, 1941. Allen continued to reside in New York, and it was there that he met his loving and devoted wife, Janet Frances Mastridge (nee Nolan)...

Oct 29, 2024

Cheryl Lee Becton, a loving wife, dedicated mother, and proud grandmother, passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 75 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Born in Oakland, CA to Festus and Virginia Smith, Cheryl moved to Jacksonville when she was 14. She married Lewis Becton on July 29, 1966, in Nahunta, GA. Cheryl was the best...

Oct 26, 2024

On the morning of Saturday, October 26th, Tammy Renee Huisinga woke up in the arms of her Savior. After a short but courageous battle with cancer, she left this world for a much better home in Heaven.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Brent Huisinga, four children Bryan (Taylor), Danielle Head (Daniel), Robbie and...

Oct 26, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Kavin Berry, a brother, cherished father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, at the age of 65.

Born on September 5th, 1959, in Florence Alabama, John’s passion for aviation ignited at a young age. John Kavin received his Federal Aviation...

Oct 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Harley McDougall announce his passing. Harley died on October 23rd at the age of 90. Harley was born and raised in Saranac Lake, New York. He moved to Florida and later joined the Navy. Following an honorable discharge, Harley had a long career with the Sheet Metal Workers Local 32 in...

Oct 23, 2024

Natalie Riznyk, 83, of Jacksonville Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on October 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Natalie was born on October 13, 1941, to the late Anna and Georg Pasiuk in Rotenburg ob de Tauber, Germany after her family left Ukraine. She immigrated to New York City in 1949 when she was...

Oct 21, 2024

Helene Verhulst Murphy, a gracious and elegant woman, passed on October 21 at the age of 96. Helene was a native of Montevideo, Uruguay and was born to Jean & Helene Verhulst of Belgium on June 15, 1928. Helene studied at French and American schools in Montevideo and spoke French, Spanish, Portuguese & English fluently. Helene grew up in...