Obituaries
Marie Elizabeth O'Neill
2025
Marie Elizabeth O'Neill passed away in the early hours on September 21st at her home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL at the age of 92 with her oldest daughter by her side. Marie was born on October 10, 1932, in Queens, NY. She was the only child of Clyde M Squires and Jean Squires (nee Cacciatore). She graduated high school...
Henry T. Hughes
Sep 19, 2025
Henry T. Hughes, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Henry was beloved by his family and friends for his selfless heart, generosity, humor and world-class storytelling. He was a son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, colleague and mentor to so many people who will miss him dearly.
Henry was born...
Linda Lynch Clyne
Aug 10, 2025
Linda Lynch Clyne, 83, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, she was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by her devoted parents, Betty Keating Lynch and Donald Lynch.
A proud graduate of St. Louis Park High School, Linda began her studies at Yankton College before following her adventurous spirit into the skies. In 1962, she became a...
Stephanie Diuguid Kuhling
Oct 4, 2025
Stephanie Diuguid Kuhling passed away on October 04, 2025 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on October 17, 2025 at 11am. A full obituary will be published soon.
Lisa Monique Jones Hall
Sep 30, 2025
Lisa Monique Jones Hall, 57, of Atlantic Beach, FL entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family as she took her final breath.
Born July 3, 1968, in the Canal Zone, Panama, to Ret. USN Capt. Albert Jones and his wife Lola, Lisa was the second of three daughters.
Motherhood was Lisa’s life’s mission, and her children...
Will C Chaffee, III
Sep 29, 2025
Will C Chaffee, III passed away on September 27, 2025. An obituary will be posted soon.
Charles Douglas Van Sickle
Sep 27, 2025
Born on August 12, 1941, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Charles grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and then LSU (Louisiana State University). Over the course of his life and career, he lived in many cities—Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; San Francisco, CA; Morristown, NJ—before ultimately retiring to the place he considered home, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
Charles...
Elaine Mae Hiscock
Sep 24, 2025
Hiscock--Elaine M. went to be with her Lord when she passed away in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 24, at age 86.
She was born in the Boston area, to Samuel and Ursula Clarke, both of whom emigrated from Newfoundland during the great depression.
She married the love of her life, Phil, when she was only 18. When asked how she knew he...
Col. (ret.) James R. Gregoire, MD
Sep 23, 2025
Colonel (ret. USA) Dr. James Robert Gregoire, MD passed away in Jacksonville Florida after a sudden battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and co-workers.
Jim was born in 1960 in Pontiac Michigan but from 3 months onwards he was a son of Minnesota. Raised by Dr. Earl Gregoire, an OBGYN at Bemidji Community Hospital, and Donna Sandgren, a...
Kenneth DeCray
Sep 19, 2025
Kenneth John DeCray, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on September 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 82, after a long illness, surrounded by his cherished family. Born on November 18, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kenneth led a life marked by dedication, humor, and an unmatched skill set that garnered the admiration of many.
A...
Alden Richards
Sep 14, 2025
Edward Alden Richards Jr., known to many simply as Alden or AR, passed away on September 14, 2025.
Born on February 21, 1954, in Philadelphia to Alden Sr. and Lorraine, Alden was the oldest of five siblings. He grew up in Ocean City, New Jersey, where his love for the ocean began. Alden spent his early years surfing alongside his brothers...
Lowell Leon Breeding
Sep 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lowell Breeding October 16, 1939 – September 11, 2025
Lowell Leon Breeding Sr., 85, of Neptune Beach, FL, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born in Big Creek, West Virginia, on October 16, 1939.
A well-known and respected figure in the local fishing community, Lowell spent countless hours on the water and earned a reputation as...
Kathleen Brindley
Sep 11, 2025
After many years of illness, Kathleen Brindley, 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with the support of her family and hospice care on September 11, 2025. She was born on December 1, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Donald J. and Caroline D. Brindley.
Kathleen was known for her sharp sense of humor, straightforward nature, and appreciation for...
Som Dayal
Sep 10, 2025
Som Dayal, 94, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away September 10, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Quinn Shalz Funeral Home on September 19, 2025 starting at 10:00 AM.
Sandy Ann Cotton
Sep 8, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Ann Cotton, 56, centered her life around family and friends. Born on January 30, 1969, in Poughkeepsie, New York, she grew up in Lagrangeville and graduated from Arlington High School in 1987. She continued her education at SUNY Binghamton, earning a degree in Management Information Systems in 1991.
That same year, Sandy met Neil Cotton when they both began...
Georgia Heitkemper
Sep 7, 2025
Georgia May Heitkemper passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on May 1, 1924, in Louisville, Kentucky, to George and Katherine (Cress) Heitkemper. Georgia attended St. Elizabeth of Hungary Elementary School and Louisville Girls High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the University of Louisville.
In 1942, she began...
Victoria Ann Taylor
Sep 4, 2025
Victoria “Vickie” (Terreta) Taylor, age 88, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers, after a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.
Born on July 9, 1937, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Angelina (Loverdi) Terreta, Vickie was a graduate of Brownsville High School. After attending Secretary School, she moved...
Charles Richard Ross
Sep 1, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Richard Ross, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 9, 1941, in Westfield, New York, Chuck was the beloved son of William and Mabel Ross. He grew up in Westfield, NY with his siblings, the late Donald Ross and his surviving sister, Donna Woleben.
Beyond all else, Chuck...
Rafal T. Marmur
Aug 31, 2025
Rafal Tomasz Marmur, DMD FAGD, was born July 3, 1971 in Warsaw, Poland and immigrated to the United States in 1986 at the age of fifteen. He passed away August 31, 2025. He graduated from Rutgers College, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Rafal served his nation with honor and distinction...
Lee Hadden Ferguson
2025
Lee Hadden Ferguson passed away on August 31, 2025, after complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Lee grew up in Cranford, New Jersey, and graduated from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. He built a career in banking, beginning at a community bank in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and retiring after 31 years with Wells Fargo Bank.
He enjoyed evenings watching Phillies baseball and...