Obituaries

Mar 25, 2016

Theresa Farnell, 88, passed away on March 25, 2016. She was born on March 3, 1928 in Tampa, Florida to Philip and Rose Frisco. She had lived in Jacksonville Beach since 1960.

Theresa was a restaurateur owning several successful restaurants including The Dolphin Bar and Restaurant in Mayport, Theresa's Sandwich Shop, and The Glass Bar (now known...

Mar 22, 2016

Doris Nesbitt Tippman of Jacksonville, Fla. passed away on March 22, 2016 at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Walter Tippman, former Building Commissioner for the Town of New Canaan, Conn. She was born in Pound Ridge, NY to Isaac R. and Mabel P. Nesbitt on July 8, 1917. She was a long time...

Mar 18, 2016

TURNER Tom Turner, Devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and faithful servant of the Lord, went to his heavenly home on March 18, 2016. Tom was born on May 11, 1932. He grew up in Eastanollee, Georgia. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Fredia Waddell in 1950. Following his military service in the Air Force, he...

Mar 17, 2016

Marjorie R. Miller, 85, of Atlantic Beach, FL passed away March 17, 2016 at Baptist Beaches Hospital in Jacksonville Beach, FL.

She was born January 11, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Bethany College (WV) in 1952 with a degree in Modern Languages. Marjorie was married to her college sweetheart and loving husband, Thomas, for 48...

Mar 17, 2016

WOOLVERTON Arnold Richardson Woolverton, a quiet woman of cultured dignity, whose first and constant thoughts were the feelings of others, died following a long illness in her Ponte Vedra Beach home Thursday, March 17th, 2016. Always gracious of manner, she never revealed a lifetime of tremendous responsibilities. Her intelligence, cheerfulness and stoicism attracted countless devoted friends. Her family loved her...

Mar 16, 2016

Sept. 10, 1929 - March 16, 2016 Alvina (Vinie) W. Beaty, 86, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2016. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a person of strong faith and true dedication. Raised in Charleston, SC, she made her home in Birmingham, AL and Atlantic Beach, FL. She was a member of Palms Presbyterian Church...

Mar 15, 2016

SMITH Matthew Michael Smith, 52, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his home. Matt grew up in Wheatfield, IN. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1982 to 1986. In 1987 he moved to Jacksonville Florida, where he met his wife and soul mate. Matt was employed with the City of Jacksonville from 1988 to early 2016....

Mar 15, 2016

COONEY Raymond Joseph Cooney, 89, passed away March 15, 2016 peacefully in his home. He was born in Bayonne, NJ on Oct. 15, 1926 and moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1972. Family members include 2 sons, Raymond (Victoria) and Robert (Wendy); 3 daughters, Mary McKeown (Christopher), Jane Cooney and Kathleen Hawkins (Steven); and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Mar 14, 2016

TYRREL Lisa Marie Tyrrel, 44, passed away on March 14, 2016. She was born on May 2, 1971 in Carteret, NJ. Throughout her life, she lived in Montrose, PA, Ventura, CA, and Jacksonville, FL where she eventually settled. Lisa's quick wit, sensitivity, and sweet personality made her beloved by everyone lucky enough to know her. She worked in the health...

Mar 13, 2016

deGUZMAN Pat C. deGuzman, 92, passed away March 13, 2016. She was born October 25, 1923 in the Philippines and moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1975 where she was a parishioner of St. John's Catholic Church. Family members include her loving sons, Manny (Lannie) deGuzman, Lito (Ruby) deGuzman and Virgel deGuzman; daughter, Elvie (Robert) Flor; grandchildren, Elvie Lynn (Christian) Smith,...

Mar 12, 2016

ALDERMAN The world lost a genius. Dr. Jerry Lee Alderman, born May 31, 1938 in Jacksonville, Fl., passed away on March 12, 2016. A theoretical and particle physicist, he received his undergraduate degree in mathematics and physics from the University of Florida. His Master's in physics from the University of Washington and his PhD in mathematical physics from George...

Mar 10, 2016

GAVAGAN 8/07/48 to 3/06/16. James L. Gavagan, Jimmy G, passed away Sunday morning in his sleep. Jimmy and his entire family have always been residents of Mayport and the Beaches area. He graduated from Fletcher High School and worked for the City of Jacksonville Beach Electric Department for over 30 years. Jimmy G was a wounded Vietnam Army veteran and...

Mar 9, 2016

TOBI Norma Schmidt Tobi, 81, passed away on March 9, 2016. She was born July 18, 1934 in El Reno, OK. Norma grew up in Oregon and California. She graduated from Chico High School in Chico, CA. She proudly attended the University of California, Berkeley. She graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. Norma was inducted...

Mar 9, 2016

BROWER Frank W. Brower, Jr October 26, 1929 - March 9, 2016. Frank W. Brower Jr. Bud died peacefully on March 9, 2016 having been surrounded during the last few weeks of his life by all of his children, their spouses, his grandchildren, and adoring wife, Karen. He loved well and was loved fully! The son of Frank W....

Mar 8, 2016

MANNING Hazel Manning, 83, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully on March 8, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Glen Daniels, WV and worked for C & P Telephone Co as an operator and a Service Representative. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Eugene Jack Manning; daughter, Lisa Gullian (Glen),...

Mar 6, 2016

NORTHUP Dr. Harry Martin Northup, 72, of Atlantic Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Martin was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on December 28th, 1943 to Harry Leon Northup and Janice Fleeta Northup, both of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Martin was the second oldest of four boys: James...

Mar 5, 2016

CHERAULT Phyllis George Cherault Grammy, 87, went to be with Jesus in her heavenly home on March 5, 2016 after a courageous battle with a long illness. Her devotion and dedication to her family and her undying faith and belief in God supported her through her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Grammy was born to the late Pearl W....

Mar 4, 2016

Robert Anthony DeAlexandris January 16, 1941 March 4, 2016 It is with great sadness that the DeAlexandris Family announces Bob's passing on March 4th, 2016 at the age of 75. A long time Northville resident, Bob had a successful banking career spending many Michigan evenings on the Meadowbrook golf course with his family. Bob was an active participant in the...

Mar 4, 2016

CAUSEVIC Dr. Vedad Causevic, 63, entered into rest on Friday, March 4, 2016 in Gainesville, Florida. He leaves behind his loving wife, Danijela; two daughters, Una Prameshuber and Ena Whitelaw; grandchildren, Alan, Alec and Maddox; son-in-laws, Agan and Tommy; his mother Dr. Hiba Trifunovic-Karabdic and father Dr. Dimitrije Trifunovic; sister, Smaragda; niece, Stasa; and a host of other relatives and...

Mar 1, 2016

SCIANO Rosalie A, Sciano, 91, passed away March 1, 2016. She was born October 10, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio. Rosalie is survived by her daughter, Grace Flowers (Jan); son, James Sciano (Carol); grandchildren, Cynthia Smith (Keith), David Sciano (Heather), Andrea Sciano, Colleen Sciano, and Robert Sciano; great grandchildren, Cassidy Smith, Colby Smith, Alexis Sciano, Dominique Sciano, and Vincent Sciano; and...