Obituaries
Donald Jerome Haygood
Apr 10, 2026
USAF Retired Chief Master Sergeant Donald Jerome Haygood, 86, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away after a brief illness on April 10, 2026.
Born on June 28, 1939, in Cordele, Georgia, Don proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 30 years, enlisting in 1958 and retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. While stationed in England, he met the...
Larry Edward Smith
Apr 6, 2026
Larry Edward Smith, 77, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Larry was born on June 28, 1948, in Waco, Texas, to Dean Smith and Faye Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Smith, née Ardizzone; his children, Brian Smith (Sundown) and Lisa Jones; and...
Gayle Barrett
Apr 5, 2026
Gayle Kinser Barrett, 79, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following her incredibly valiant battle to extend her life.
Gayle was born in a Washington, DC area hospital on March 11, 1947 and was a native of Indian Head, MD. She was a member of the Lackey High School graduating class of 1965.
Gayle relocated to Jacksonville, FL in 1980.
She...
George F. Farnan
Apr 2, 2026
Capt. (ret) George Francis Farnan passed away peacefully April 2, 2026 in Jacksonville Beach, FL. A Funeral Liturgy outside Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Quinn Shalz Funeral Home, located at 3600 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL. A reception will follow.
Paula Jean Givler
Apr 2, 2026
Paula Jean Givler, 54, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on April 2nd, leaving behind a legacy of love, connection, and a life lived fully and vibrantly. Born in Berlin, New Hampshire, Paula brought her warmth, energy, and unmistakable spirit everywhere she went.
Paula was a devoted mother to her daughter, Tamara, who was the center of her world and will...
Raymond Ketcham
Apr 1, 2026
Captain Raymond Ketcham, US Navy, Ret. passed away at the age of 100 on April 1, 2026 at the Vicar's Health Center in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Ray was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 14, 1926 and raised by his mother Greta Petterson and his Uncle Nils Petterson, both immigrants from Sweden. He grew up in Bay Ridge Brooklyn...
Camran Henry Fivek
Apr 1, 2026
CAMRAN HENRY FIVEK, 38, of Jacksonville, FL, died suddenly in a tragic car accident in the early morning hours of April 1st, 2026. He and another driver were standing on the shoulder of a highway when a car swerved into both men, killing them instantly. There was no pain or suffering which is a blessing and a relief to us....
Lawrence Richard Magner
Mar 30, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Richard Magner, age 92, a proud member of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1957 and a distinguished Navy Captain, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026.
Born in Dallas, Texas in 1933, Larry was the youngest of four brothers, growing up in a lively household that helped shape his steady character, sharp wit, and lifelong sense of...
JoAnne Howell Young
Mar 30, 2026
JoAnne Howell Young, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Asheville after a long battle with dementia. JoAnne was born in Hartwell, Georgia, on Oct. 13, 1938, to the late Lenora Greenway Howell and Paul Emmett Howell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Daniel Sharp Young.
JoAnne was a high school...
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...
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