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