Obituaries

George Scrogin

Apr 18, 2016

George Bruce Scrogin, who relocated to Ponte Vedra Beach in October, 1999, in order to help smooth the transition of his wife’s parents to retirement in this area, passed away on April 18, 2016, at the Jacksonville Mayo Clinic, two days after suffering a massive hemorrhagic stroke at home on April 16.  Known throughout his life as “Bruce,” Mr....

John Nall

Apr 17, 2016

John E. “Jack” Nall, 91, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2016. He was born in Louisville, KY on August 15, 1924 to the late James Roscoe and Maude Alice Nall. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy in a PT Boat Squadron in the south pacific. Jack and Kate McClarty were married on April 5,...

Nan Wilson

Apr 16, 2016

Nan L. Wilson (formerly known as Nan L. Smith), 80, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2016 after spending the previous evening with all 7 of her children.  Nan was born and raised in Gastonia, NC and moved with her husband to Jacksonville Beach in 1963 where they raised their 7 children.

Nan...

Richard Dillaman

Apr 16, 2016

Richard George (Dick) Dillaman of St. Simons Island, GA died April 16, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.  He was born the youngest child of George and Mildred (Graham) Dillaman on March 28, 1936 in Meadville, PA.  He married the love of his life, Christine Ingols, March 19, 1982.  Upon his graduation from...

Dean Andersen

Apr 12, 2016

Dean Andersen, 62, a lifelong Atlantic Beach resident, passed away peacefully at home on April 12th, 2016,  surrounded by his family.

Dean was a championship Surfer as well as a decorated martial arts competitor. He worked many years for Roland Seafood in Mayport, as a mold maker for Sally Corporation and more recently as a self employed...

Robert Dickinson

Apr 11, 2016

Robert “Bob” Christopher Dickinson, 66, passed away peacefully April 11, 2016 surrounded by family. Bob was born November 11, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL and grew up in Jacksonville Beach, FL.  He was raised with love and an appreciation for family and friends.

A proud Fletcher 1967 graduate he was deeply involved in making sure the class reunions...

Fred King

Apr 11, 2016

Fred Harlan King, 83, of Neptune Beach went to be with his maker on April 11, 2016.  He was born in Detroit, MI on June 8, 1932.  He grew up in Great Neck, NY and moved to Florida around 1952. Before moving to Florida, he attended college, was a volunteer fireman and served for a short time in the...

Jacquelyn Shaw

Apr 10, 2016

Jacquelyn Hacker Shaw, 71, passed away April 10, 2016. She was born October 7, 1944 in Daytona Beach, Fla. She grew up in Jerseyville, Ill. and has lived in Atlantic Beach, Fla. since 1994.

More than anything, Jacky loved spending time with her family, especially her 10 grandchildren: Ethan, Eli, Benjamin, Jameson, Shephard, Laurel, Leyton, Coulter, Andersen...

William Brisson

Apr 10, 2016

William P. Brisson, 59, passed away on April 10, 2016. Services are private.

Dear Friends and Family,

Thank you for your kind request regarding a gift to honor Bill Brisson’s memory.  Your gift will be used to support the on-going education of his daughters’- Brenna- age 15,  Alexandra – age 13, and Ella Grace – age...

Patricia Hamilton-Bailey

Apr 10, 2016

Patricia Hamilton Bailey, 74, passed away April 10, 2016. She was born December 22, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA to her late parents, Richard and Rosalie Hamilton. Pat was raised in Atlantic Beach, FL and lived in NYC for 20 years, before returning back to Miami, FL and then back home to Atlantic Beach. Patricia also attended the University of...

Ryan Douglas

Apr 10, 2016

Ryan Paul Douglas, 15, got his angel wings on April 10, 2016, following a lifelong struggle with a multitude of health issues. His final days were spent comfortably at home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Although Ryan’s life was too short, he came into this world with the expectation he would not live for more than...

John McNamara

Apr 9, 2016

John Vincent “Mack” McNamara, 73, passed away on April 9, 2016.  He was born August 9, 1942 in Queens, New York. He attended Power Memorial Academy in Manhattan and St. Johns University.  After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in Feb 1964 and earned his pilot wings flying T-38 Jets in March...

Bertha Brinkerhoff

Apr 7, 2016

Bertha Brinkerhoff passed away April 7, 2016 with her family by her side. Born in Nahunta, Georgia to Amos and Hattie Lyons on February 13, 1935, she moved to Jacksonville as a teenager.

While working at Southern Bell she met her husband, “Brink” and they married December 25, 1956. They lived in their beach house for the...

Raiden Kelly

Apr 7, 2016

Raiden Michael Kelly, 15, of Jacksonville, FL passed away April 7, 2016. He was born April 6, 2001 in Rochester, NY and moved to Jacksonville at the age of 2. He was a freshman at Darnell Cookman School of the Medical Arts where he aspired to be an anesthesiologist.

Raiden was a cast member of Youthquake Live where...

Cynthia Seavey

Apr 4, 2016

Cynthia Pipkin Seavey, devoted wife and mother passed away April 4, 2016.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wesley, and her three children, David, Adrienne and Todd.

Cynthia dedicated her entire adult life to her family and each member greatly benefited from her loving, generous and caring ways.  Cynthia grew up in Jacksonville Beach...

John Baldwin

Apr 3, 2016

May 28, 1952 – April 3, 2016

John Terry Baldwin, 63, passed away at his home on April 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. Terry was born May 28, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL. He grew up and lived nearly his entire life in his beloved Jacksonville Beach.

Terry was educated at St. Paul's Beach Catholic...

Manuel Lafarga

Mar 30, 2016

Manuel Lafarga, 30, passed away March 30, 2016.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6th in Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home of Jacksonville Beach.

Delores Bates

Mar 28, 2016

Delores Bates, devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at McGraw Hospice Center.   Delores was born on December 9, 1928 in Spring Grove, MN  to the late Ole and Miranda Trehus.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, John; two...

Bernard "Bernie" Funk

Mar 26, 2016

Bernard (Bernie) Mason Funk, 71, passed away on March 26, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.  Bernie was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and graduated in 1972 from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.  He joined the Naval Air Reserves in 1967.  He enjoyed flying and restoring antique planes.  He owned and restored a...

Clifford Earp

Mar 25, 2016

Clifford Paul Earp, 66, passed away suddenly March 25,2016. He was born Sept. 22, 1949 in Baltimore, MD. He was an active parishioner of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Cliff was a member in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts from Towson State University. Cliff was a special...