Obituaries
Barbara June Morrison
Mar 29, 2026
Barbara June Morrison (nee Nickelson)—known to family and friends as Bobbi, 90, passed away on March 29, 2026. Born January 14, 1936, she grew up on a farm in rural Southeast Missouri, where she developed the warmth, resilience, and strong work ethic that shaped her life.
Barbara’s working life took her to positions across Missouri and New Jersey. For many years...
Paul Martin Hardison
Mar 29, 2026
Paul Martin Hardison, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on March 29, 2026, surrounded by family. He lived a life rich with family, friendship, service to others, and a fervent enthusiasm that propelled him into every new pursuit.
Born in Washington, D.C. to the late Rev. James and Mary Hardison, Paul grew up in Florida and developed an early love...
Marsha Holmes
Mar 28, 2026
Marsha Maria Evans Holmes, 77, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was born on January 12, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, at Union Memorial Hospital. She passed away on March 28, 2026.
Marsha was the daughter of the late Meredith Milton Evans and Thelma Aurora Wynn Evans. She was raised in Turner Station, Maryland where she attended Turner Elementary School. She was the...
Robert Coleman Walker
Mar 27, 2026
Robert Coleman Walker (Bob) was in his home with his wife and son by his side, as he gently passed away on Friday morning, March 27, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Edward and Venita Walker. After the loss of his mother, at age one, he was raised by his grandmother in Mobile....
Alfred (Alfredo) Samuel Vedro
Mar 27, 2026
Alfred S. Vedro (Alfredo), 90, of Atlantic Beach FL, passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born on August 15, 1935 in Trenton, NJ.
In his own words …
His given name was alfredo, after his grandfather in the Italian tradition, and duly registered by the midwife who attended his birth. His mother legally changed it to Alfred because she didn’t...
Janice "Jan" Lorraine Futrell Young
Mar 21, 2026
Janice “Jan” Lorraine Futrell Young, 87
A beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL.
Jan was born in Ithaca, NY in 1938 but spent most of her childhood in North Carolina. She attended Stetson University and met the love of her life, Bill Young, at the fountain. They married in June 1958...
Alan Richard Mowbray
Mar 20, 2026
Alan Richard Mowbray, 74, passed peacefully on March 20, 2026, after battling LMS cancer for two years. He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa, stepson Dariby (Sara) Hynum, grandchildren (Lucy, Luke), siblings Bob (Carlene) Mowbray, Cecilia (Carlos) Quintana, John (Amy) Mowbray, and niece and nephews Aarin, Benjamin, Jacob and David Mowbray.
The devoted son of Melvin and Mary Mowbray, Alan...
Richard Arthur Lawson
Mar 19, 2026
Richard Arthur Lawson, 80, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin and retired to Jacksonville in 2000.
After serving six years in the U.S. Air Force, Dick built a successful career in paper and packaging sales. In retirement, he enjoyed golf with friends and boating with the Queens Harbour Yacht Club,...
Cody J Niver
Mar 17, 2026
Cody J. Niver, 29, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, with family by his bedside from a long illness at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
Cody J. Niver, a devoted son, brother, uncle, grandson, and public servant, was born on July 10, 1996, in Sarasota, Florida, to Richard (Rick) and Kelly (Phillips) Niver.
A lifelong resident of...
Janet Kissling Loftin
Mar 17, 2026
Janet Eileen Kissling Loftin, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.
Janet was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 15,1931. She moved to Jacksonville Beach when she was 13 years old. She and her 5 siblings enjoyed life on the beach and the warmer weather. She attended Fletcher Junior and Senior high and...
Peggy Jean Akers
Mar 17, 2026
Peggy Jean Akers (Lauer), age 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Thomasville, Georgia. She was born on September 12, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, to Bruce Engelhardt Lauer and Frances Louise Lauer (Fehrenbach) of Bay City, Michigan.
Peggy grew up in Bay City, Michigan, where she graduated with the Class of 1961 from T.L. Handy...
Joan Marie Fernandez
Mar 12, 2026
Joan Marie Zeitlinger Fernandez was born on December 14, 1933, in Hudson, New Jersey, and passed peacefully in her sleep in Jacksonville, Florida, on March 12, 2026.
She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and later attended the University of Florida. While at UF, she discovered her gift for shorthand reporting. That talent led her to transcribe high-level university meetings,...
Paul Thomas Walker
Mar 12, 2026
Paul T. Walker, age 90, devoted and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, died at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on March 12.
Born on April 13, 1935, in New Haven, CT to Rose (Smith) and Joseph M. Walker, he was the middle of three sons. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven in...
Roger Graham Gallop
Mar 12, 2026
Roger Graham Gallop, born January 1, 1947, in Gainesville, Florida, son of the late Iva May (Lord) Gallop and Parron Graham Gallop, passed peacefully into Jesus’ loving arms on March 12, 2026, at the age of 79.
Roger is survived by his cherished and devoted wife of 51 years, Katharine; his beloved son, Chris, and daughter-in-law, Rachel; and his precious grandchildren,...
James Robert McLean
Mar 12, 2026
James McLean, 93, passed away March 12, 2026. He was born April 26, 1932, in St. Ignace, Michigan. His family moved from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Pontiac Michigan when he was a teenager. He then raised his family in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan until he moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
James served in the US Army during the Korean...
Shantaben Goswami
Mar 12, 2026
Shantaben Goswami, 99, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Fleming Island, FL. Her love, compassion, and blessings will always be a light in our lives.
Her memories will live forever. Survived by her children: Pushpa Goswami (daughter), Dr. Umesh Goswami (son), Jashvant Goswami (son), Dev Goswami (son), Jagadish Goswami (son).
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March...
Soledad P. Penalba
Mar 11, 2026
In loving Memory of Soledad Panganiban Penalba
November 1, 1925 – March 11, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Soledad Panganiban Penalba, who went home to the Lord on March 11, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. Soledad was born on November 1, 1925, in Indang, Cavite, Philippines, and later made...
Patricia "Tish" McCormick
Mar 10, 2026
PATRICIA “TISH” McCORMICK, WIFE, DOG LOVER, POLITICAL OPERATIVE AND REAL ESTATE AGENT, DIES AT 77
When it comes to describing Tish McCormick, her friends and family all have the same descriptives: fun, smart, generous, and loving. The primary beneficiary of those qualities, especially the “loving” part, was her husband of 50+ years, Mark McCormick. He adds one more adoring adjective, beautiful....
Agneta Johnston
Mar 10, 2026
Agneta Johnston, born on August 19, 1940, in Stockholm, Sweden, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. She spent her life embraced by love, laughter, and the warmth of family, before departing this world, leaving behind a legacy of kindness.
Agneta was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Lysle Johnston, and a cherished mother to her children,...
Marilyn Ann Scott
Mar 9, 2026
Marilyn Ann Scott, born on September 28, 1937, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, peacefully departed this life on March 9, 2026, at the Hospice McGraw Center in Jacksonville, Florida. She was 88 years old when she passed away surrounded by the love of her family, who prayed with her and shared cherished memories in her final days.
Marilyn was a devoted wife to...

