Obituaries

Mar 1, 2016

TILLEY

John L. (J.F.) Tilley, 84, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 1, 2016. He was born in Dresden, TN and was employed at Halls Printing Co. while in TN. J.F. and Ruth lived for many years in Jonesboro, AR before moving to Florida where he retired from NationsBank in Fort...

Feb 29, 2016

McCARTHY Joseph E. McCarthy, 97, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, affectionately known as Papa to his loving family passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. McCarthy. He was the second son of the late Joseph and Helen Ray McCarthy. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University with AB and LLB degrees in 1941. While in law school, he worked part-time at the...

Feb 27, 2016

PERKNER John Jack Perkner, 82, passed away February 27, 2016. He was born September 2nd 1933 and grew up in the Wilmington, Delaware area. He then moved his young family to a small horse farm in Chadds Ford, PA, before retiring to Florida to be closer to his children and grandchildren for the last 12 years of his life. Jack...

Feb 27, 2016

TODD Susan L. Todd, 72, passed away February 27, 2016. She was born Sept. 17, 1943 in Bemidji, MN. Having lived all over the country as a military spouse, she has resided in the beaches area since 1984. Susan loved her family and her cats. She enjoyed karaoke and bingo, as well as shooting pool. Susan is survived by her...

Feb 25, 2016

SHAW Alex Shaw, 45, passed away February 25th, 2016. He was born November 9th, 1970 to Barry and Margaret Shaw and spent his entire life residing at the beaches. Alex graduated from Fletcher High School in 1989 and from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1992. He was very proud of the lifelong relationships he kept from both...

Feb 22, 2016

RILEY Jason Riley, 38, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2016 in Jacksonville FL. Jason was born December 15, 1977 in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He is survived by his loving parents, Richard and Simonne, brother Doug, sisters Heather and Jennifer, brother-in-law Jason, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. After his medical sales career took him to Kansas City and St. Louis,...

Feb 21, 2016

Smith Jr., Ansel "Bud" Passed away on February 21, 2016 in Jacksonville, FL, one month shy of his 101st birthday. Born on March 20, 1915 in Grand Rapids, MI, Bud was educated at Harvard University and the University of Michigan, where he received his law degree. He had a distinguished 45-year career as a founding partner of the West Michigan...

Feb 20, 2016

FLANNERY Adele Dorothy Flannery born 12-21-1920 died 2-6-2016. Predeceased by her husband John J. Flannery Jr. and her son John J. Flannery III. Survived by her daughters, Joan A. Tamburo, Barbara J. Flannery, Dorothy E. Flannery and Kathleen M. Cervon; and sons, Charles B. Flannery and Paul C. Flannery. Graduate of Manhattanville College Class of 1942. Adele was the longest...

Feb 19, 2016

ANDERSON - Robert C. 72, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away February 19, 2016. He retired from Visiting Nurses of Timken Mercy Hospital of Canton, OH and then moved to Jacksonville. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Cheryl (Garrett) Anderson; six beloved children, 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; mother, Gussie Bozeman, of Buffalo, NY; four sisters; mother-in-law,...

Feb 18, 2016

BROWN Thomas James Brown, Jr. (92), of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL died February 18, 2016 surrounded by family. Tom was born October 15, 1923 in New York City to Thomas & Margaret (Donovan) Brown who predeceased him as did his sister Rita Murray. During World War II, Tom served as a photographer in the Army Air Force. He was stationed...

Feb 17, 2016

LEONARD Michael W. Leonard, Jr., 40, a resident of Atlantic Beach, passed away the afternoon of Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Jacksonville. A lifelong resident of Jacksonville and the Beaches, Michael was born on June 19, 1975 to Barbara Mitchell Leonard and Michael W. Leonard, Sr. Michael grew up in Arlington and graduated from Sandalwood High School. He is survived...

Feb 16, 2016

OAKLEY Maryan Moore Oakley, beloved wife of Colonel Ned H. Oakley USAR, passed away February 16, 2016. Born Jan. 8, 1921 in San Antonio, TX. Mrs. Oakley was the daughter of Colonel Werner Moore and Isabel Connolly Moore. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Master's degree in Elementary Education. During WWII Mrs. Oakley was a cryptographer for...

Feb 16, 2016

WILLIS, John Russell "Russ," age, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, while on an extended visit with his son, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was born to Samuel and Effie (Sells) Willis on May 30, 1930, in Riverdale, Ill. where he resided until he went into the Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. It is...

Feb 12, 2016

KNOPP Janet (Hildebrand) Knopp, 82, passed away February 12th, 2016. She was born August 30th 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and settled in Neptune Beach in 1963 after many moves with the military. Janet served in the Marine Corps, worked for the navy exchange, and retired as the post mistress for the Atlantic Beach Post office. She was a member of...

Feb 12, 2016

GOODING Esther Thornton Gooding, born March 14, 1927, passed away on February 12, 2016. Esther retired after 40+ years in the grocery industry of Pantry Pride & SuperValu. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Paul L. Gooding, mother, brother and sister. She leaves behind her loving daughter Paula Lear (Steve), granddaughters, Stephanie (Matty) and her great grand baby that...

Feb 10, 2016

STIRLING Joy Stirling passed away on February 10, 2016, age 72, after a long struggle with Supranuclear Palsy. During her time in South Africa, the United Kingdom and for the last 16 years in America, Joy made many friends all of whom enjoyed her kindness, happy enthusiasm, and fondness for life. She loved to swim, play tennis, squash, golf, and...

Feb 10, 2016

SCANLAN Richard E. Scanlan, 93, passed away on February 10, 2016. He is survived by his beloved Colene and her loving children and grandchildren, and by his children Ric, Mary Alice, Bill, and Jim, grandchildren Craig, Liza, Kempe, Jeremy, Lee, Evan, and Aidan and great granddaughters Grace and Claire, and extended family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of...

Feb 10, 2016

WHITE Durward Walden White, 73, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. He was born in Langdale, Alabama to William Carl White and Elvin Walden White on August 22, 1943. He was a retired Master Chief of the U.S. Navy of 30 years. He was also the Vice-President of Copy-Med, Inc. for 16 years. He is...

Feb 7, 2016

BREWER Madeline M. Maggie Brewer, age 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her home in Jacksonville, Florida, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Maggie was born on January 15, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Clarence and Anna Copfer. She married Donald R. Don Brewer on July 20, 1946, and raised four children in Columbus before relocating...

Feb 6, 2016

ELIAN Edna C. Elian, 87, went to her eternal home February 6, 2016. She was born June 2, 1928 in Lake City, FL. Edna was a professional Secretary to many prominent businessmen in Jacksonville. Edna is survived by her daughter, Reverend Tina Trent (Tim); grandchildren, Corey Trent (Reverend Kelly Trent), Jason Trent and Steven Trent; sister, Mary Alice Stanley. She...