Obituaries

Aug 31, 2024

Richard Edward Hurtak, a beautiful soul, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024.  Richard was surrounded by his family at home in Jacksonville, Florida. He is deeply loved and will be missed by all.  Richard was a beloved and amazing husband, father, Pap-Pap, and friend.

Richard was born to Stella and Emil Hurtak in Miami, Florida on...

Aug 31, 2024

Melanie Michelle Wilson Boling Gwin Mentz

August 31, 1954 – August 30, 2024

Melanie Michelle Wilson of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on August 30, 2024, one day shy of her 70th birthday. Born to Roberta Marie 'Bobbie' McKenzie Wilson and Johnny Joseph Wilson in Jacksonville, she was the sister of the late Michael Ferris Wilson....

Aug 29, 2024

Mark Howard Makavitt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on September 20, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mark lived a life rich in love, dedication, and compassion for his family.

Mark is survived by his devoted daughters, Shannon Rawls (Bobby) and Stephanie Teitelbaum (Howard), and his cherished...

Aug 27, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly Dawson, age 62, on August 27, 2024. Kelly spent most of his life in Chicopee, Massachusetts and most recently lived in St. Mary’s, Georgia.

Kelly was born on January 25, 1962 in Springfield, MA to Donna and Ronald Dawson. His childhood was spent playing with...

Aug 27, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Helen “Johncie” Virginia Cothran Aston announce her passing. On August 27, 2024, Johncie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 77 years old.

Johncie was born on August 5, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina to John and Helen Cothran and lived in South Carolina...

Aug 21, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Kenneth Creamons, III, was born on June 6, 1959, in Eustis, FL, to Joyce Denton Creamons and Joseph Kenneth Creamons, Jr.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Linda Sullivan Creamons, son, Joseph IV, and daughter, Grace. He is also survived by his sister, Lisa Creamons Moseley (Jason). Joseph was preceded in...

Aug 19, 2024

Gary Martin, 71, Beloved Dad and Granddad Gary Martin, a beloved dad and granddad, passed away on August 19, 2024 at the age of 71. Gary is survived by his four children - Nathan Martin, Sarah Martin, Hannah Martin, and Katie Martin - as well as his three grandchildren, Lilly, Levi, and Gracelynn. He took great joy in his roles...

Aug 19, 2024

Sherilyn Unger, 76, passed away in her home on August 19, 2024.

She is survived by her two sons Fletcher and Trevor and her sister Chal.

She will be deeply missed by her family and numerous friends and neighbors.

Aug 18, 2024

Lorrie Lynn Vines 1963-2024

Lorrie loved hard and lived life to the fullest. Lorrie loved the beach from a young age, especially when she got to go with her daddy. She was known for pushing the limits as a child, taking her mom’s sports car out for a spin before she was legal to drive. Lorrie will...

Aug 18, 2024

John E Lewis, Sr., aged 74, of Westwego, LA passed away on August 18, 2024. He was born outside of New Orleans on March 5, 1950, a loving son to the late Katie (nee Blanchard) and Walter J. Dominique, Sr. John was a retired Senior Chief, serving in the United States Navy from 1970-1993 through Vietnam and spending many months...

Aug 18, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the loss of Michelle Dawn Gallazzi.

Michelle passed from this world to the next Sunday, August 18th, 2024, surrounded by and in the arms of her family; one year and nine months after her sudden Stage IV Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis.

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Aug 15, 2024

Richard Lawrence Brown passed away on August 15th, 2024, in Orange Park, FL. He was born September 9th, 1964, in Salem, NJ as the eldest child of Herbert Franklin Brown, Jr. and Bonnie Elizabeth Bacon. Born into a Navy family, Richard was able to see much of the world at a young age, as they were stationed in Florida,...

Aug 14, 2024

Elizabeth “Betsy” Williams (nee Stephens), 75, was born October 21, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky. She died on August 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Elizabeth retired from the CSX Corporation as a Manager. She's now in God's Loving Arms.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her late husband Terry L. Williams. Survivors include her daughter Kim...

Aug 13, 2024

Nancy Jean Graham, formerly of Melbourne, peacefully passed away on the evening of August 13, 2024, at her place of residence in Middleburg, FL surrounded by her family and friends.

Nancy was born to parents, Dorthy and Gene Vollmer on October 24, 1950, in Los Angeles, CA. She was a stay-at-home mother until she and her husband...

Aug 12, 2024

Lester Howard Mickler, known to most as "Mike", passed away at home at the age of eighty-seven on 8/12/2024, on the day of his 63rd Wedding Anniversary. Mike was born on March 14, 1937, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, beginning the 9th generation of Florida-born Micklers, who dated from the mid 1700’s.

Mike’s early years...

Aug 12, 2024

Shirley Ann Weimer, 88, of Orange Park, FL passed away on August 12, 2024. She was born in Salem, NJ to the late Louis and Frances Green. Shirley was an X-ray technician until she started a family and became a homemaker. She enjoyed Church, Red Hats, Garden Club, playing Bridge and traveling.

Mrs. Weimer is survived by...

Aug 9, 2024

Todd Carr, 51, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on August 9, 2024.

He was born on June 16, 1973 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan to Vickie and David Carr.

Todd is survived by his children Devin Hawkins & Breanna Hawkins and his mother Vickie Post.

Aug 7, 2024

One beautiful soul returned to heaven as Norma Jean Tutton, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024 following a short illness.  She was surrounded by her family and friends in her home in Keystone Heights, Florida. She will be missed tremendously, but we thank God for the time He gifted us to spend with her and love...

Aug 6, 2024

Dr. Marcia Lynn Lamkin, 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on August 6, 2024. Marcia was born to Richard and June Lamkin on December 23, 1952, in Syracuse, New York, and grew up in Skaneateles, New York.  She held many degrees and certifications, including an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Teacher’s College of Columbia.

Dr. Marcia, as...

Jul 27, 2024

Stewart W. Allen 63 passed away after a brief courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

He was born in Savannah Georgia to Joann Conley and Herbert Allen, who proceeded him in death along with his brothers Butch Allen & Ricky Allen, his beloved mother-in-law Carrie Belle Vituschi who loved her Stewie Dewie, and his wild and crazy...