Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

We realize, due to the Coronavirus, that your life has drastically changed over the past week. Please know that we understand the emotional turmoil that you are feeling. Having to deal with the loss of a loved one during this time adds to that exponentially.

Despite the Coronavirus, our offices will remain open and our staff will continue to offer the same level of care to which you have become accustomed. Our main objective is to ensure that we take every precaution necessary to minimize the risk for contamination of the Coronavirus. For this reason, we are asking that you please call our funeral home (904-249-1100) prior to coming to coming in to see us. We are doing our best to schedule time between appointments to accommodate the CDC’s recommendation of social distancing.

We will, whenever possible, perform the services that you request for your loved one; however, there could be circumstances that are out of our control which will hinder some requests. We are already experiencing rescheduling and cancellation issues with cemeteries, churches, caterers, etc. If you are planning to attend a service that has previously been scheduled please call to confirm that it has not been cancelled or rescheduled. We will handle all issues presented to us as this situation unfolds.

No one is immune to what is happening in our nation. Please stay safe, we will all get through this pandemic together.

All Obituaries

Cathie Shimp Jacksonville

Cathie P. Shimp left this life on earth on March 24, 2020 to spend the rest of eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cathie was born on September 25, 1952 in Rocky Mount, NC, to Catherine and Dennis Pittman. From Rocky Mount, her family moved to Wilmington, NC, and shortly thereafter moved to Jacksonville, FL. She attended both Holiday Hill and “Little Englewood” elementary school, Southside Junior High, and Englewood High School (Class of ’70, Go Rams!). Cathie...

Cathie P. Shimp left this life on earth on March 24, 2020 to spend the rest of eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Cathie was born on September 25, 1952 in Rocky Mount, NC, to...

Roxas Macam Jacksonville Beach

Roxas Viray Macam left his body and passed in peace on March 21, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center Beaches and was the loving husband of Ester Saquilayan Macam of 52 years. Born in Lingayan, Pangasinan Philippines, he was first born child of Arcadio Macam and Patrocinio Viray and also the pioneer of his family to immigrate to the United States in 1971. Roxas and his wife Ester were part of the mass exodus of Upper Educated Working Professionals to courageously leave...

Roxas Viray Macam left his body and passed in peace on March 21, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center Beaches and was the loving husband of Ester Saquilayan Macam of 52 years. Born...

William Meister

William Russell Meister, born September 12, 1969, to William and Elizabeth Meister, passed away from mantle cell lymphoma on March 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Dorothy Meister, and Russell and May Wright. He is survived by his parents; children, Ryan, Bailey and Reagan; sisters, Tracey Bolton (Daniel) and Kristi Quick (Charles); aunts, Mary Badour and Carol Hoeft (Richard); nieces, Jessica, Tayler and Rebecca; nephews, Jared, Charlie, John and Thomas;...

William Russell Meister, born September 12, 1969, to William and Elizabeth Meister, passed away from mantle cell lymphoma on March 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William...

John "Jack" Griffin Ponte Vedra Beach

John (Jack) Daniel Griffin passed away in the early hours of Sunday, March 15, 2020. They say he came from the greatest generation—and he taught us why. Jack was a child of the Depression, but it only drove him to succeed. He shared his success without hesitation and always matched his generosity with an endless sense of humor. He always tried his hardest, giving 100%. It brought him awards and accolades: valedictorian, All-American track star, Bengal Bout champion, WWII Navy...

John (Jack) Daniel Griffin passed away in the early hours of Sunday, March 15, 2020. They say he came from the greatest generation—and he taught us why. Jack was a child of the Depression,...

Eric Turner Yulee

Eric Inness Turner, 54, passed away on March 14, 2020 at his home in Yulee, FL after a short illness. Eric was born in Bennington, Vermont on March 10, 1966 to Duncan and Joyce Turner. He graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School and then earned a bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Eric is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Michele Turner, of almost 17 years; their daughter, Sarah Turner; his mother, Joyce Turner of Bennington, VT; his two...

Eric Inness Turner, 54, passed away on March 14, 2020 at his home in Yulee, FL after a short illness. Eric was born in Bennington, Vermont on March 10, 1966 to Duncan and Joyce Turner. He...

Betty Lee Proctor

Betty Lee Proctor, age 91, died peacefully at the McGraw Center of Community Hospice after a brief illness on March 14, 2020. Born on February 10, 1929 in Palatka, FL. She is the daughter of J.A. and Nina Conway. Betty Lee lived her adult life in the beaches area and most recently Clare Bridge in Cypress Village, west of the Intracoastal Waterway. She attended Stetson University and the University of Georgia where she studied piano and organ music and was a member of the Tri Delta...

Betty Lee Proctor, age 91, died peacefully at the McGraw Center of Community Hospice after a brief illness on March 14, 2020. Born on February 10, 1929 in Palatka, FL. She is the daughter of J.A....

Caryl Stevens Ponte Vedra Beach

Caryl D. Stevens of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away March 13, 2020 at Vicars Landing Health Center. She was born in South Bend, IN on August 25, 1937 to George and Edith Erhardt. She graduated from John Adams High School and St. Francis Central School of Nursing. She was one of eight children all predeceased. Her daughter, Mary Caryl Knight passed away in 2005. She is survived by her husband, Hutch; children, David (Sandy), Laurie (Gary), Skye; and son-in-law, Len; six grandchildren and ten...

Caryl D. Stevens of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away March 13, 2020 at Vicars Landing Health Center. She was born in South Bend, IN on August 25, 1937 to George and Edith Erhardt. She graduated from...

Joan Hutchinson

Joan Downey Hutchinson, a longtime resident of the Jacksonville Beaches, died March 12, 2020, at age 91. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she moved to Jacksonville with her family as a teenager in the 1940s and graduated from St. Paul’s Catholic School in Riverside. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Jacksonville University, she taught English at Terry Parker High School. She then earned a master’s degree in library science from Florida State University and worked...

Joan Downey Hutchinson, a longtime resident of the Jacksonville Beaches, died March 12, 2020, at age 91. A native of Columbus, Ohio, she moved to Jacksonville with her family as a teenager in the...

John Ruvane Ponte Vedra Beach

Because of transportation issues due to the Coronavirus the family has postponed all services at this time. Please continue to check our website for service updates. John Austin Ruvane, 84, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, left this world on March 1, 2020, surrounded by his wife of 62 years, Anne Beebe Ruvane and his six children, Anne Julie Ruvane (Wil Reitsma) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Kearney Ruvane Vrabel (Ron) of Bernardsville, NJ, Molly Kamensky (Michael) of Dunedin, FL, John Austin...

Because of transportation issues due to the Coronavirus the family has postponed all services at this time. Please continue to check our website for service updates. John Austin Ruvane, 84,...

Thomas O'Connell D.D.S. Jacksonville

Thomas P. O’Connell D.D.S., age 56 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald and Maxine (Miron) O’Connell on September 29, 1963. He grew up in Waterford, WI where he attended St. Thomas Aquinas school followed by Waterford Union High School. He then went on to Marquette University where he accelerated through his undergraduate coursework in 3yrs to be admitted to the Marquette School of Dentistry. After earning his...

Thomas P. O’Connell D.D.S., age 56 of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald and Maxine (Miron) O’Connell on September 29,...

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