Obituaries
Lawrence E Wilson, II
Jul 27, 2025
Lawrence E. Wilson, II (Larry) (Grampy) age 94, Jacksonville, FL., passed peacefully on July 27th, 2025 with his family at his side.
Born in Cambridge, MA., Larry was a multi-sports star at Brookline High and Northeastern U., playing hockey, football and baseball. He joined the Army 82nd Airborne in the Korean War era and played Camp Sports. He had a successful...
Tracy Northup Boyd
Jul 27, 2025
Tracy Northup Boyd, 55, passed away on July 27, 2025. She was born in Pensacola, FL and grew up in Atlantic Beach, FL. A graduate of Fletcher High School and the University of North Florida, Tracy explored many professional paths before discovering her passion as an occupational therapy assistant. She found deep fulfillment in her work, particularly as a travel...
Michael "Mike" E. Tolley
Jul 27, 2025
Michael “Mike” Edward Tolley, born on October 5, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his loving family after a brief struggle with brain cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of devotion, kindness, and an enduring spirit.
For 32 proud years, Mike dedicated himself to the Army Corps of Engineers, a...
Robert "Bob" Rooks
Jul 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” Rooks, 78, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on July 26, 2025 at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Geri, and his children: Robin, Renee, Ryan and Robert K. along with his five grandchildren: Connor, Gwynneth, Jaime, Stowe and Murren.
Bob was the fifth of eight children raised by his...
Kay McGhee Leary
Jul 26, 2025
Kay McGhee Leary, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 70.
Born in Niagara Falls, New York, and raised in Westport, Connecticut, Kay’s early life was filled with friendship, music, and community. She participated in Girl Scouts, Band, Choir, and Orchestra, forging lifelong bonds along the way.
A lifelong...
Fitzhugh Lee Opie
Jul 25, 2025
Father Fitzhugh Lee “Lev” Opie
Fitzhugh Lee Opie, 68, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Baymeadows on July 25.
Fitzhugh Lee Opie was born in Alexandria, Virginia on May 19, 1957, the eldest son of Fitzhugh Lee Rhea Opie and Mary Laurence (Jones) Opie. Alongside his brothers John and George, he was born in the Old Confederate Hospital. He...
Kenneth Godbold
Jul 24, 2025
Kenneth Godbold, was born on June 29, 1951, in Jacksonville, Florida. Kenny was a faithful husband to his precious Bonnie for nearly four decades, a loving father, and beloved Papa. He departed this world on July 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many.
Ken loved his daughters, Denise (Christian) Partyka, Sheri (Ken) Pruchnicki, and Jaime M....
Kenneth Ivar Tang
Jul 22, 2025
Devoted husband, proud Navy veteran, and beloved family man, Kenneth Ivar Tang, age 90, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away on July 22, 2025. Some might say it was the result of a broken heart-just six months after losing his loving wife of 68 years, Carol.
Ken lived a remarkable life defined by service, dedication, and devotion to his family. A...
Jane Arnold Johnson
Jul 21, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Arnold Johnson, 80, passed away on Monday, July 21st surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 30, 1944, in West Palm Beach, the daughter of Charles Wesley Arnold and Mary Helen Long. Later, her family moved to Jacksonville, where she attended Terry Parker High School.
As a young woman, Jane worked for her uncle, Frederick Long, in...
Christopher Espino
Jul 19, 2025
Christopher Michael Espino, age 53, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Christopher lived a vibrant life that carried him across California, Georgia, Florida, and Hawaii—places that shaped his adventurous spirit and artistic soul. A gifted painter and passionate creator, Christopher poured his heart into everything he touched, especially his work as the proud owner of...
George T. Wiley
Jul 18, 2025
George Wiley passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, two days before his 98th Birthday. He didn’t get to realize his secret ambition – to be the oldest surviving veteran of World War II. He was one of the Navy sailors in the Philippines training for the invasion of Japan when the atomic bomb was dropped. However, he did have...
James Lamar Freeman
Jul 15, 2025
James L Freeman, 94, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, after a brief illness. Jim was born on December 5,1930 in Emporia, Kansas, and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, an only child of Ernest and Lavada Freeman. Jim lived briefly in Michigan then moved to Delaware, where he lived for 29 years and raised his family before retiring to the...
Hazel Piermatteo
Jul 14, 2025
Hazel G. Piermatteo, a woman of remarkable grace and tenacity, departed this world on July 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, cradled in the tender embrace of her beloved husband, Tony Piermatteo, with whom she shared a profound partnership for 35 cherished years. Born on March 15, 1947, in the quaint town of Wedowee, Alabama, Hazel embarked on a journey characterized...
Barbara Drake Glass
Jul 14, 2025
GLASS – Barbara Drake Glass, 72, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away July 14, 2025.
Sarah Elizabeth McAlhany
Jul 13, 2025
Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything. - C.S. Lewis
Our beloved Liz passed away peacefully at McGraw Hospice, Jacksonville, Florida on July 13, 2025, after a courageous journey with appendiceal cancer. She set an extraordinary example for everyone on how to live life to the fullest, never letting any of life's circumstances dampen her joy for living. She...
Allan Andre Atkins
Jul 13, 2025
Allan Andre’ Atkins, age 56, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13th, 2025, in the hospital surrounded by family, following a five-year illness. Allan is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy and his two children, Ian and Everett, all of Jacksonville, FL. He also leaves behind his brothers-in-law Jimmy Roche, Mark Cornell, and John Healy; his...
Patricia Brannam
Jul 12, 2025
Patricia ("Trish”) Brannam quietly passed away at her home in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 12, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1954, Trish was a proud native of Jacksonville, Florida, graduating from Ribault High School in the class of 1974, and resided on the First Coast her entire life.
Trish devoted her professional life to Blue Cross Blue Shield in Jacksonville until her...
Marjorie Ann Rebis
Jul 12, 2025
Marjorie Ann Rebis, 86, passed away July 12, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1938, in Niagara Falls, NY. She grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, then raised her children in Pittsburgh, PA. She then retired to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
Marjorie graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in Chemistry. She went on to teach High School Science. She...
Pushpa Gandotra
Jul 12, 2025
The passing of Pushpa Gandotra is announced with heavy hearts. She passed away on July 12 at the age of 87, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Gurdaspur on January 12, Pushpa lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
Pushpa was a devoted wife to her late husband, Jagdish, a nurturing mother...
Maura T. Wilburn
Jul 9, 2025
Mary Teresa (McLoughlin) Wilburn, affectionately known as Maura, went home to the Lord on July 9, 2025, at the age of 87.
Maura was born on August 14, 1937, in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to Michael and Mary Anne (McCullagh) McLoughlin. She was one of three children, along with her brothers Martin (predeceased) and Michael.
She earned her degree in Home...
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