Obituaries

Jimmy "JJ"  Johnson

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...

Anne Marie Martino McConnell

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...

Byron John Bos

Byron John Bos

Apr 21, 2025

Byron J. Bos, age 54, passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2025, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded at his bedside by his loving partner and soulmate of 10 years, Melissa Lawson; his father, Cornelius Bos; mother, Ruth Ann Oosterhuis; brother, Matthew Bos; and his dearest friend, Olivia Gill.

He is also survived by...

Charlotte L. Self

Charlotte L. Self

Apr 26, 2025

Charlotte Lorraine Self, 96, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Apr 10, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we share the passing of Richard “Rick” Thompson, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us too soon on April 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He passed peacefully with his family by his side.

Born on August 2, 1961, in Cadiz, Ohio, Rick was the eldest son of the...

Wayne D. Mier

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.

Bruce Horton Enyeart, Jr.

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

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...

Edith Rae Matacia

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.

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,...

Mary Frances Kicklighter

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

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...

Rufus A. Fox, Jr.

Rufus A. Fox, Jr.

Apr 27, 2025

Rufus Alexander Fox, Jr of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away 04.27.2025 to join his wife, Dolores Fox and son, Rufus Alexander Fox III (aka Alex) in our Father’s Kingdom!

Born in Fort Pierce, Florida, February 23, 1941. He was the second child of seven children born to Rufus and Iris Fox. At a very young age, Rufus was a family provider....

Herbert LeMoyne

Herbert LeMoyne

Apr 27, 2025

Herbert LeMoyne passed away April 27, at the age of 78 after a long battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body disease. He was born in Sheboygan, WI to Weston and Loraine (Benfey) LeMoyne. He was a devoted husband, brother and friend and was known for his quiet strength and sense of humor.

Herb proudly served in the Marine Corps...

John Hite Morris

John Hite Morris

Apr 24, 2025

John (Jay) H. Morris, 83, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away on April 24, 2025. Jay was born in Pittsburgh, PA to John and Margaret Morris. He was one of four siblings. His family moved to Chatham, NJ in 1955 and he attended Chatham High School where he lettered in soccer, basketball and tennis. He and his wife were high...

Daniel Longfellow Browne, Jr.

Daniel Longfellow Browne, Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

Daniel Longfellow Browne Jr., age 55, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Revere, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, after bravely confronting a series of health challenges.

Born on November 15, 1969, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Daniel was a devoted son to Daniel and Linda Browne and a beloved brother to Kathleen Gatto.

Affectionately known as “Danny” to many, he graduated from...

John H. Morris, Jr.

John H. Morris, Jr.

Apr 24, 2025

John Hite Morris, Jr., 83, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away April 24, 2025. 

Frederick Ralph Armbruster

Frederick Ralph Armbruster

Apr 20, 2025

Frederick Ralph Armbruster, age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 20,2025 on Easter Sunday and on his Mother’s Birthday. He was born in Marian, Ohio to Lawrence Raymond Armbruster and Virginia Sherwood Armbruster on December 2,1935. He was an only child growing up in Columbus, Ohio and later in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida...

Lawrence (Larry) Jay Bryant

Lawrence (Larry) Jay Bryant

Apr 18, 2025

Husband. Father. Grandpa. The greatest in every way that truly matters.

His love lives through his loving wife Denise Bryant, his children Michele Bauer (Todd), Jennifer Dodani (Deepak), and Jeff Bryant (Ruth), and his grandchildren: Dylan, Cameron, Holden, and Caden (Michele’s children); Evan and Isabella (Jennifer’s children); and Asher and Sabine (Jeff’s children). He is also survived by his brother Ronnie...

Daniel J. Glary

Daniel J. Glary

Apr 17, 2025

Daniel J. Glary, 68, of Jacksonville Beach, departed this world for Heaven Thursday, April 17, 2025.

He was born October 2,1956 in Brecksville, Ohio. Dan was a graduate of the University of Akron with a BA in Economics and Philosophy and attended the University of Cincinnati where he received his Law degree. On June 22, 1984, he married the love of...