Obituaries

Gene Stage

Gene Stage

Jul 24, 2025

Gene Stage of Ponte Vedra Beach went peacefully to his heavenly home on July 24,2025, with his loving family by his side. Gene was born in Elwood ,Indiana on April 3, 1935. Gene was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Jeannece Caroline Fihe, for over 35 years before she passed away October 18, 1990....

Steven Alec Bushman

Steven Alec Bushman

Aug 28, 2025

Steven Alec Bushman, 63, of Jacksonville Beach, FL., passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Ponte Vedra Valley Cemetery, 4750 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Please check back for the full obituary.

Debora S. Braddock

Debora S. Braddock

Aug 24, 2025

Debora Braddock, 62, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary. 

Joseph W. Greco

Joseph W. Greco

Aug 23, 2025

Joseph W. Greco, 74, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away August 23, 2025.

Kathleen S. Mould

Kathleen S. Mould

Aug 22, 2025

Kathleen Salb Mould, age 105, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 surrounded by family, having lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, faith, and devotion to her family. Born on December 2, 1919, in Washington, D.C., Kathleen was the fourth of five children of John and Marie Salb. 

Kathleen attended Holy Name Elementary School and graduated from Immaculate...

Joan S. Carver

Joan S. Carver

Aug 21, 2025

Joan S. Carver, 94, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away August 21, 2025. 

Donald Lemar Adkison

Donald Lemar Adkison

Aug 21, 2025

Colonel Donald L. Adkison (RET) of Jacksonville, Florida entered into the Church Triumphant on August 21, 2025 at 7:25pm.

Donald was born on August 12, 1938 in Haines City, Florida the son of J.L. and Vardell Adkison. The family lived in Haines City, Florida until 1949 and then moved to Groveland, Florida where Donald finished Groveland High School in June 1956....

Mary Patricia Crotty

Mary Patricia Crotty

Aug 21, 2025

Mary Patricia Crotty, 80,passed away in Jacksonville, FL, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Services will not be held at a later date in Iowa.

John Theodore Ginocchio

John Theodore Ginocchio

2025

John Theodore Ginocchio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Long Island, New York, to John L. and Annabelle Ginocchio.

Throughout his remarkable 35-year career as a biomedical technician, John made significant contributions to healthcare and developed enduring friendships, cherishing the camaraderie found within...

Sterling "Buzz" Leroy Hassler

Sterling "Buzz" Leroy Hassler

Aug 10, 2025

Sterling "Buzz" Leroy Hassler, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and beloved figure in his community, passed away unexpectedly on August 10, 2025, at his Fleet Landing home in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Born on March 22, 1940, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Bertram Hassler and Catharine Keller, Buzz lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a fervent desire to be...

Sherri Lynn Maxwell

Sherri Lynn Maxwell

2025

Sherri Lynn "Pretty" Maxwell, lovingly known for her spunky personality and unwavering faith went to be with her beholder on August 8, 2025, in her home in Jacksonville Beach surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born on April 7, 1964, to Patricia Greene and Robert Parker. Sherri and her mother moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in 1970 to start...

Bennie "Ben" Jordan

Bennie "Ben" Jordan

Aug 8, 2025

Bennie "Ben" Jordan died unexpectedly on August 8, 2025.

Ben was born in Quitman, GA but lived most of his life in Jacksonville, FL. He attended Terry Parker HS and graduated from the University of South Florida after serving 4 years in the United States Marine Corps.

Everyone who knew Ben is very aware of his great humor and he never wasted...

Margaret "Peggy" Scrone

Margaret "Peggy" Scrone

Aug 7, 2025

Margaret Mary “Peggy” Scrone, lovingly known for her radiant spirit and unwavering faith, left this world peacefully on August 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on April 27, 1941, in Morristown, New Jersey, Peggy’s life was a beautiful testament to kindness, warmth, and familial love, qualities that will remain cherished among her family and friends.

Those...

In Loving Memory of Steven G. Murdock

In Loving Memory of Steven G. Murdock

Aug 7, 2025

Steven G. Murdock was born on June 8, 1966, to Charles and Dorothy Murdock in Cocoa Beach, Florida. A devoted son, loyal friend, and kind-hearted soul, Steve left us unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Steve dedicated 28 years of hard work and commitment to CSX and was eagerly looking forward to a well-earned retirement. Known...

Sheila Ruth Campbell

Sheila Ruth Campbell

Aug 5, 2025

Sheila Ruth Campbell, 70, passed away August 5, 2025. She was born March 22, 1955 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Her family relocated to the Jacksonville Beaches area in 1964. She spent many years in Atlantic Beach, Florida attending Fletcher High School before moving out of the state in 1989, only to return in 2005, where she spent the remainder of her...

Richard "Rick" O. Allen

Richard "Rick" O. Allen

Aug 5, 2025

Rick Allen, dedicated husband, father, surfer, lawyer, friend, cat-lover, joke-teller, and prankster passed away surrounded by family and friends sharing memories of him. Known for both his generosity and prickliness, he will be missed by almost all who knew him.

Rick was born in Alexandra, VA, to Robert Otway and Rose Marie Allen. He moved to Jacksonville, FL, after graduation from TC...

Stephen Michael Hopper

Stephen Michael Hopper

Aug 1, 2025

Stephen M. Hopper of Neptune Beach Florida passed away peacefully August 01, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born May 30, 1946 in Ames Iowa. He grew up in State Center Iowa where he attended school. Steve and his beloved wife Judy met and were married in 1974 as he was rejoining the United States Navy. They...

Dr. J. West Paul, Jr.

Dr. J. West Paul, Jr.

Jul 31, 2025

Dr. J. West Paul Jr., M.D., Ph.D., 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. West was born on January 31, 1962, in Greenville, North Carolina, to Joe W. Paul Sr. and Ann Smith Paul. 

West graduated from Ayden-Grifton High School and went on to study Zoology at Duke University. In 1992, he became...

Martin Stehl

Martin Stehl

Jul 29, 2025

Martin Stehl, 67, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on July 29, 2025, with his wife, Erin by his side.

Martin was born on December 8, 1957, in Fritzlar, Germany, and raised in Minnesota. From an early age, he developed a love for the outdoors and a strong work ethic—values that shaped the course of his life. He was the...

Kelly M. McFadden

Kelly M. McFadden

Jul 28, 2025

It is with a tremendous amount of grief that I must report yet another tragedy in my family's history. On Monday, July 28th at 7:31 am, our eldest sister and the cornerstone of our family lost her battle to lung cancer.

Instead, however, of simply presenting the traditional diatribe of Kelly's considerable accomplishments throughout her 59 years on this planet, I...