Obituaries

Aug 25, 2016

John H. Buckner, 74, of Jacksonville, FL passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2016.  John was born February 28, 1942, in Cedartown, GA to the late John H. Buckner, Sr. and Mary Lanham Buckner.

He was co-founder of Heritage Paper Company in 1972 and served as vice president for 41 years. John loved all sports, especially...

Aug 23, 2016

Anne Leigh Schaffer, 74, of St. Johns, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 due to complications from cardiovascular disease.  She was born on May 28, 1942 in Richmond, Virginia to Murrill and Anna Howe.  She spent much of her childhood overseas in Turkey, Greece and Switzerland.  On her return to the U.S., she lived in Virginia, the...

Aug 23, 2016

Christine Anne Desmarais, 66, passed away unexpectedly on August 23rd, 2016.  She was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI.  She graduated with a teaching degree from Rhode Island College.  She moved many times during her husband’s Navy career until settling in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived the last years of her life in Jacksonville Beach.

She is survived...

Aug 20, 2016

Jutta Garrard, 78, of Jacksonville Beach passed away August 20, 2016. She was born in Hamburg, Germany.  Jutta is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Rosco; daughter, Angile Sperinburg; four stepchildren; brother, Sigfreid Paugles; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; 27 step-grandchildren; one step great- grandchild; one nephew, of Berlin, Germany; and cousin, Mariana Hackermon.

A...

Aug 17, 2016

Patricia “Pat” Alden Dickinson, 75, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on August 17, 2016.  She was born in Miami, FL on February 27, 1941. Pat attended Terry Parker High School Class of 1959. She loved being a cheerleader, truly enjoyed being on her Class Reunion planning  committees and especially in any activity that required her creative talents!  She attended...

Aug 16, 2016

Hazel C. Hendricks, 79, of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016.  Born in Eastover, SC to the late Lee Lancey and Mary Isabell O’Cain Campbell. Ms. Hendricks was a graduate of Appalachian State University, earning degrees in Physical Education and Social Studies. She taught for 37 years, primarily at Oceanway Elementary School, where she was named...

Aug 15, 2016

Martha Brock Lansdale, 93, passed away August 15, 2016 at her home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. She was born February 8, 1923 in Washington D.C. She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Charles G. Lansdale. Mrs. Lansdale is survived by a daughter Carolyn Finn (William) of Lake Forest, IL, a son Charles Brock Lansdale (Jill) of...

Aug 13, 2016

Cypress Village, Jacksonville, Florida - Edmund G. Astolfi, 88, passed away on August 13, 2016, with his wife and children by his side.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 9, 1927.  He is survived by his wife, Ernine; his sons: Robert Astolfi (Jennifer Estes) of Colleyville, TX; David Astolfi of Melbourne Beach, FL; his daughter, Carol Cooke...

Aug 9, 2016

Brenda Lucille Millet, 65, of Jacksonville, Florida entered into eternal peace on Tuesday August 9, 2016.

Brenda was born on May 25, 1951 in Alexandria, Virginia.  She relocated to Jacksonville Beach, Florida in 1988 with her husband.  There is no doubt she has her wings and is smiling down on us now.  Brenda was a kind and...

Aug 8, 2016

Margaret Jane (“Peggy”) Quinn née Malone, 93, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, died on August 8, 2016, at HarborChase Memory Care Center of Jacksonville, Florida. She was born March 30, 1923, in Fairmont, West Virginia, daughter of the late Victory and John Malone.  Peggy was a longtime member St. Paul’s Catholic Church and an avid golfer and bridge player.

Aug 8, 2016

Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana

Religious affiliation: Catholic

Ramona Rose Lemaster, 61, passed away the evening of August 8, 2016 peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by family.  She was diagnosed with stage IV Pancreatic Cancer in June.  She was a beloved fiancé, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. ...

Aug 5, 2016

Fernando Quintana passed away August 5, 2016.  He was born in Havana, Cuba, March 13, 1922, and migrated to New York City in April, 1960.

After a long career with Westinghouse Electric International Corporation, he retired to Jacksonville late 1984.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Rosa, after 48 years of marriage.  He leaves...

Jul 31, 2016

Roxanne McCarthy Williamson passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord, surrounded by family on Sunday, July 31, 2016.  Roxanne was born in Elmira, NY on May 20, 1954 to Joseph and Patricia McCarthy.  The family moved to Jacksonville in 1958 where Roxanne attended local schools, graduating from Forrest High School in 1972.

Her husband Dr. Jerry...

Jul 26, 2016

Olivia Dimopulos Tommaney passed peacefully at her daughter's home in Atlantic Beach, FL on Monday, July 26, 2016. She was born in Haverhill, MA on February 22, 1929, where she grew up. As an adult she had the opportunity to live in Naples, Italy and Paget, Bermuda. In 1992 she retired to the beaches area.

Olivia attended...

Jul 25, 2016

David Lawrence Calhoun, 74, peacefully departed on July 25, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. He embraced each day and carried on with grace and dignity throughout his illness. His beloved grandchildren gave him a Superman tee shirt at the outset and he proudly wore it to each and every treatment.

Dave was...

Jul 23, 2016

Dorothy Cvercko passed on Saturday July 23, 2016, while reading in a lounge chair on her patio, one of her favorite pastimes of recent years. Dorothy was an active lady enjoying sporting activities throughout her life.  She was an accomplished softball player in her youth and participated for years in organized bowling and golf leagues.  She and her previously...

Jul 23, 2016

Elaine G. Neely was born in Cherry Hill, SC to the late John and Gussie Glasco. She attended Price High School and went to Tech College for typing and to be a Certified Teacher’s Aide. Elaine worked at Fiber Industrial and had her own upholstery business before she went on to aide in teaching at elementary schools. But by...

Jul 23, 2016

Henrietta Michael Hardman, 93, died on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Daughter of Joseph and Caroline Michael, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles Hamilton Hardman.

Henrietta (Hank) was born in Jacksonville, Florida, attended local schools, graduated from Ocala High School, attended Florida State College...

Jul 20, 2016

Dr. Hiram Collier Barksdale, Sr., age 94, of Jacksonville, Florida died of natural causes at home on July 20, 2016 surrounded by family.

A nationally distinguished writer, lecturer and researcher in the field of marketing, Professor Barksdale was born on December 4, 1921 in Washington County, Georgia, the son of William Henry and Maude Smith Barksdale.  He...

Jul 20, 2016

Raymond Arthur Barrett, 85, of Atlantic Beach, FL died peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 25, 1930 in Massachusetts and grew up in Philadelphia, PA.

He served in the US Air Force, then earned an undergraduate degree from Villanova and graduate degree from Seton Hall. He worked...