Obituaries

Katherine Ann Fager

Katherine Ann Fager

Mar 23, 2025

Katherine Ann (Dunnam) Fager, born on January 31, 1940, entered into the presence of the Lord on March 23, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Katherine is survived by her two sons, Daniel (Brenda) Fager and Terry (Christi) Fager, and her two daughters, Suzy (Keith)...

Dedra "DeeDee" Gale Torelli

Dedra "DeeDee" Gale Torelli

Mar 21, 2025

There are people who walk this earth with a quiet kind of power. Not the kind that shouts, not the kind that demands, but the kind that holds you steady when the world starts to shake. Dedra Gale Torelli was one of those people.

With heavy hearts, we announce her unexpected passing on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on...

Carson Leapley

Carson Leapley

Mar 20, 2025

Carson Joseph Leapley passed away, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida where he grew up and drove fast.

Carson was born on the beautiful summer morning of July 10, 2000, at St Lukes Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida to Robert and Jeanie (Daugherty) Leapley. He was baptized on Sunday, September 3, 2000, by Monsignor Logan. Joseph P....

Kenneth James Wojcik

Kenneth James Wojcik

Mar 19, 2025

Kenneth Wojcik, beloved husband of the late Carol and loving father of Kristin and Steven (Stephanie) passed away on March 19, 2025. He was a cherished brother of Rick (Jan) and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 29 at Quinn Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL...

Wilfred A. Macauley

Wilfred A. Macauley

Mar 19, 2025

Wilfred Augustus Macauley, at the age of 72, was called peacefully to be home with the Lord on March 19, 2025. He was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Wilfred and Betsy Abioseh Macauley on August 7, 1952. Wilfred’s parents instilled in him a drive for continuous learning and advancement. He attended Tabernacle Primary school and Bishop Johnson Secondary school...

Ronald C. Jones

Ronald C. Jones

Mar 15, 2025

Ronald C. Jones, 90, passed away March 15, 2025. Ron was born October 2, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He was an only child to wonderful parents, Charles and Celeste Jones. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Wauwatosa High School, where he went on to attend Wentworth Military Academy for two years. Ron then transferred to Carroll College, now Carroll...

Gerard Thomas VanderLinde

Gerard Thomas VanderLinde

Mar 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerard Thomas VanderLinde, who passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on March 13, 2025.

Gerard Thomas VanderLinde was born on March 27, 1943 in New York City to Herman and Kathryn VanderLinde. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Gerry was known for his...

Mabel J. Thompson

Mabel J. Thompson

Mar 12, 2025

Mabel J. Thompson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at the age of 93 in Campbell Place, Bellefontaine. Born on March 27, 1931, in Mingo, Ohio, Mabel lived a life filled with love and devotion.

Mabel was known for her kind, gentle spirit—a loving mother whose heart overflowed with pride for her family. She...

Virginia Lucille Bird

Virginia Lucille Bird

Mar 11, 2025

Virginia L. Bird, Age 96, passed on peacefully on March 11, 2025. Originally from Arkansas, her childhood was spent in a farming community and later in a secretarial pool, finally as a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and showed deep love for her family and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Nora...

Stephen L. Murphy

Stephen L. Murphy

Mar 8, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Leroy Murphy, 75, passed away on March 8, 2025. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 1, 1949. He was a graduate of Satellite Beach High School and the University of South Florida.

Steve was an avid surfer who spent most of his twenties traveling throughout Central and South America in search of the “Endless Summer” and perfect...

Bonnie Heipt Gause

Bonnie Heipt Gause

Mar 4, 2025

My beloved mother Bonnie Heipt Gause passed away on Tuesday March 5th. She was born in the small town of New London, Connecticut. While still a young child she moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she raised (as is survived by) her two children, Brad and Kim. More than 30 years ago she and her husband moved to the up-and-coming city...

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell

Mar 4, 2025

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell, 90, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary. 

Suzanne Vogel McRee

Suzanne Vogel McRee

Mar 2, 2025

Suzanne Vogel McRee, 83, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born July 11, 1941, to Glennwood and Mary Elizabeth Cree in Newark, Ohio. She graduated from Newark High School in 1959 and later that year she married James L. McRee.

Suzanne was a member of Eastern Star for many years. She excelled at golf. Suzanne...

Ann Elizabeth (Nanny) Riker

Ann Elizabeth (Nanny) Riker

Feb 28, 2025

Ann Riker, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Riker; daughters, Cheryl Cloin (Jerry) and Candy Petrucci; grandson, Ronnie Waterman Jr. and Michael Waterman; and daughter-in-law, Gale “Yaya” Lucas.

Ann’s legacy lives on through her loving children: Leonard Lucas,...

Apryl Dawn Price

Apryl Dawn Price

Feb 25, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Apryl Dawn Price (nee Gray), who was called home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. Apryl was born on February 21, 1961, in Tampa, Florida to Richard and Lavonia Gray as the oldest of four children. She lived a life devoted to her faith in God, her family, and...

Fr. William Kelly

Fr. William Kelly

Feb 25, 2025

 Father William "Bill" Kelly, a beloved Catholic priest whose ministry spanned more than half a century in Florida, died Feb. 25, 2025. Father Kelly was best known as the pastor of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach for nearly 40 years, where he oversaw tremendous growth and became a cherished leader in the community.

Born in Castlerea, Ireland, Father Kelly...

Robert Sklar

Robert Sklar

Feb 24, 2025

Robert V. Sklar, 52, passed away February 24, 2025. He was born March 22, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY. Rob was currently living in his dream city, St. Augustine, FL.

 Rob proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Navy for close to 25 years. Rob had an amazing military career, even being active in Samalia during Black...

Edward Riley Alter

Edward Riley Alter

Feb 18, 2025

Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend to many. Lover of life and History Buff with an infectious smile.

Celebration of Life to Follow. 

Adrian Van Zon

Adrian Van Zon

Feb 18, 2025

Adrian Van Zon of South Egremont, Massachusetts, Ponte Verda Beach, Florida and Sagogn, Switzerland passed away on February 18, 2025, with family and close friends by his side. He was 92 years old. Adrian was born on June 30, 1932, in Oss, Holland and was the oldest of 7 children. 

During his childhood, Adrian endured the hardships of World War II...

David Bartlett Dunlap, Sr.

David Bartlett Dunlap, Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

David B. Dunlap, Captain U.S. Navy (Retired), 85, of Atlantic Beach, FL., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1959, and served tours of duty in Heavy Attack Squadrons SEVEN and THIRTEEN. While an instructor of basic electronics at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Millington,...