Obituaries

Harry Hansgen, Jr

Harry Hansgen, Jr

May 29, 2025

Harry Hansgen, Jr., age 99, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025.

Born on August 22, 1925, Harry was the beloved son of the late Harry Hansgen, Sr. and Edna Jane Hansgen.

A proud veteran, Harry served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II from April 8, 1943, to October 12, 1945. While serving aboard a troop transport ship,...

Mark Alfred Werner

Mark Alfred Werner

May 27, 2025

Mark Alfred Werner, 82, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on May 27, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on May 8, 1943, to Vincent and Vivian Werner. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Garner, Lori Miller (Eric), and Natalie Werner; his cherished grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsay, Beza, Auden, and Flora; siblings, Ann Lasher Niznik (Andy), Andy Werner (Barbara) and...

Patricia B. Peterson

Patricia B. Peterson

May 25, 2025

Patricia B. Peterson, 90, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. A service is not scheduled at this time. 

Don E. Netzel

Don E. Netzel

May 24, 2025

Don E. Netzel, 93, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, following a short illness. Born on October 7, 1931, in Kankakee, IL, Don lived a long and full life devoted to family and community.

Don was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Mylor) Netzel, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. He is survived by his three...

James DeAngelis

James DeAngelis

May 23, 2025

James DeAngelis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Born on April 1, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, James lived a life dedicated to service, education, and the passion of football.

In the mid 1950's James' parents moved their young family to Jacksonville, Florida. James graduated from Terry Parker High...

Barbara Freeman

Barbara Freeman

May 22, 2025

Barbara Jean Berry Aughinbaugh Freeman peacefully departed this life May 22, 2025 at the remarkable age of 100 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on April 18, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan. After her 1951 marriage to Tom Aughinbaugh, Barbara set a foundation for a life rich in love, resilience, and purpose. Barbara and Tom spent several years in the Midwest...

Wesley Loyad Turner

Wesley Loyad Turner

May 21, 2025

Wesley Loyad Turner, husband, father, grandfather, and patriot, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 77. Wes was born on October 4, 1947, in Brunswick, Georgia, and spent most of his life serving his country, his community, and the people he loved.

A proud graduate of Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Florida, Wes went...

Patricia C. Boyd

Patricia C. Boyd

May 18, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Cowden Boyd joined the angels on Sunday, May 18th at the age of 90. Pat would cringe at the mention of her age, famously claiming, "age is only a number, and mine is unlisted."

Born on September 27, 1934, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Matthew James (MJ) Cowden and Mary McFadden, Patricia Anne Cowden grew up surrounded by the sweet...

Anna May Robbins

Anna May Robbins

May 11, 2025

Anna May Robbins, 96, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away May 11, 2025. 

John Eldon Arndt

John Eldon Arndt

May 7, 2025

John (Jack) E. Arndt, 73, of Jacksonville, and formerly of Beaver Dam, WI, entered eternal life on May 7, 2025, after an 8-month struggle with a rare form of cancer.

He was born October 14, 1951, in Beaver Dam, the son of Eldon and Margaret Arndt and was baptized into the Christian faith on November 4, 1951. He graduated from Beaver...

Wayne D. Mier

Wayne D. Mier

May 5, 2025

Wayne D. Mier of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away May 5, 2025. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00 am in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Jimmy "JJ"  Johnson

Jimmy "JJ" Johnson

May 5, 2025

Jimmy "JJ" DuWayne Johnson of Jacksonvile Beach, FL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends, while in the care of McGraw Hospice Center on May 5, 2025.

JJ was born September 13, 1940 in Forest County, Wisconsin. He grew up raising and showing horses throughout North Carolina. He served our great country in the United States Air Force, being...

Bruce Horton Enyeart, Jr.

Bruce Horton Enyeart, Jr.

May 4, 2025

Bruce H. Enyeart, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1938, in Antis Township, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Niagara Falls, New York.

Bruce proudly served in the United States Navy for 21 years, retiring in 1976. Following his military service, he earned his associate degree while working at Quality Signs and...

Caroline Shell Holder

Caroline Shell Holder

May 4, 2025



It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Caroline Shell Holder.

Caroline’s battle with Alzheimer’s ended on May 4, 2025, at the age of 68 in Jacksonville, Florida. She fought this devastating disease with courage, grace, and beauty.

Born to Walter and Patricia Shell in Houston, Texas, October 16, 1956, the small town of West Columbia was her home...

Carol A. Williams

Carol A. Williams

May 3, 2025

Carol Williams, 81, passed away on May 3, 2025. She was born on Aug. 27, 1943, in the Bronx in New York City. She grew up in Syracuse, New York, lived in nearby Rochester, NY, for 48 years, and, after stops in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Ft. Myers, Florida, retired to Ponte Vedra Beach in 2018.

Carol proudly served her communities as...

Edith Rae Matacia

Edith Rae Matacia

May 3, 2025

Edith Rae Matacia, 86, of Jacksonville Beach, FL passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. 

Bernard James Connelly, Jr.

Bernard James Connelly, Jr.

May 2, 2025

The bastion of our family, Bernard James Connelly Jr., 73, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home in Jacksonville, FL. Born on September 28, 1951, in Buffalo, NY. Bernie was the beloved son of the late Bernard James Connelly Sr. and Helene M. Connelly (née Wagner).

Bernie, known affectionately as "Bern" to many, was a loving brother,...

Anne Marie Martino McConnell

Anne Marie Martino McConnell

May 1, 2025

Anne Marie Martino McConnell, aged 83, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, following a relapse of pancreatic cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, Anne left this world in the comfort of her own home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Born on February 22, 1942, in Canton, Ohio, Anne was the cherished daughter of Angeline and Paul Martino. She grew up in Canton...

Mary Frances Kicklighter

Mary Frances Kicklighter

Apr 30, 2025

Mary Frances Kicklighter, 83, passed away April 30, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1941, in Takoma Park, MD. She lived most of her life within the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, and relocated to Jacksonville Beach, FL in 2022.

Mary Frances was a proud homemaker. She loved her family and cared for family members in their time of need. While...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Apr 30, 2025

Richard “Dick” Campbell Smith, 95, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away April 30, 2025, at home. He was born on December 19, 1929, in Chevy Chase, Maryland and was the youngest of eight children. After many years of traveling for business and calling many different states home, he eventually retired to Jacksonville, FL.

Dick joined the Merchant Marines as a...