Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Bennie "Ben" Jordan
Aug 8, 2025
Bennie "Ben" Jordan 77, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Friday, August 8 2025. A service will be held at a later date.
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
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.
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
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...
Lawrence E Wilson, II
Jul 27, 2025
Lawrence E. Wilson, II (Larry) (Grampy) age 94, Jacksonville, FL., passed peacefully on July 27th, 2025 with his family at his side.
Born in Cambridge, MA., Larry was a multi-sports star at Brookline High and Northeastern U., playing hockey, football and baseball. He joined the Army 82nd Airborne in the Korean War era and played Camp Sports. He had a successful...
Tracy Northup Boyd
Jul 27, 2025
Tracy Northup Boyd, 55, passed away on July 27, 2025. She was born in Pensacola, FL and grew up in Atlantic Beach, FL. A graduate of Fletcher High School and the University of North Florida, Tracy explored many professional paths before discovering her passion as an occupational therapy assistant. She found deep fulfillment in her work, particularly as a travel...
Michael "Mike" E. Tolley
Jul 27, 2025
Michael “Mike” Edward Tolley, born on October 5, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his loving family after a brief struggle with brain cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of devotion, kindness, and an enduring spirit.
For 32 proud years, Mike dedicated himself to the Army Corps of Engineers, a...
Robert "Bob" Rooks
Jul 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” Rooks, 78, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on July 26, 2025 at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Geri, and his children: Robin, Renee, Ryan and Robert K. along with his five grandchildren: Connor, Gwynneth, Jaime, Stowe and Murren.
Bob was the fifth of eight children raised by his...
Kay McGhee Leary
Jul 26, 2025
Kay McGhee Leary, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 70.
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, and raised in Westport, Connecticut, Kay’s early life was filled with friendship, music, and community. She participated in Girl Scouts, Band, Choir, and Orchestra, forging lifelong bonds along the way.
A lifelong...
Fitzhugh Lee Opie
Jul 25, 2025
Father Fitzhugh Lee “Lev” Opie
Fitzhugh Lee Opie, 68, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Baymeadows on July 25.
Fitzhugh Lee Opie was born in Alexandria, Virginia on May 19, 1957, the eldest son of Fitzhugh Lee Rhea Opie and Mary Laurence (Jones) Opie. Alongside his brothers John and George, he was born in the Old Confederate Hospital. He...
Kenneth Godbold
Jul 24, 2025
Kenneth Godbold, was born on June 29, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida. Kenny was a faithful husband to his precious Bonnie for nearly four decades, a loving father, and beloved Papa. He departed this world on July 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many.
Ken loved his daughters, Denise (Christian) Partyka, Sheri (Ken) Pruchnicki, and Jaime M....
Kenneth Ivar Tang
Jul 22, 2025
Devoted husband, proud Navy veteran, and beloved family man, Kenneth Ivar Tang, age 90, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away on July 22, 2025. Some might say it was the result of a broken heart-just six months after losing his loving wife of 68 years, Carol.
Ken lived a remarkable life defined by service, dedication, and devotion to his family. A...
Jane Arnold Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Arnold Johnson, 80, passed away on Monday, July 21st surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 30, 1944, in West Palm Beach, the daughter of Charles Wesley Arnold and Mary Helen Long. Later, her family moved to Jacksonville, where she attended Terry Parker High School.
As a young woman, Jane worked for her uncle, Frederick Long, in...
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