Obituaries

Mar 8, 2026

Jo Ann “Sam” Chick, 89, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed gently on March 8. Sam was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Born and raised in Savannah, GA, she was a graduate of Commercial High School. She made her home at the beach for many years.

Sam will be remembered as a lover of people with the gifts of hospitality...

Mar 8, 2026

Dr. Wolfgang Rudolph Munster (“Rudy”), 83, of South Daytona, passed away March 8, 2026. Born February 7, 1943 in Columbus, OH, he retired after serving as a Chiropractor for 55 years and was known for being passionate about his family and patients.

Rudy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth, children Brad (Christina) and Tanya, grandson Reilly, and...

Mar 7, 2026

Mary Francis Duncan Scharch passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 95. Mary Fran was born on December 28, 1930, in Union City, Indiana, to Lemme E. Duncan and Margaret Ellen Wampler Duncan.

Mary Fran graduated from Lewisburg Union High School in Ohio in 1949, where she distinguished herself as senior class president and salutatorian. She went on...

Mar 7, 2026

Henry Wilson Tuten Jr., 97, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 11, 1928, in Savannah, Georgia, Henry grew up immersed in sports and friendly competition. At Savannah High School, he lettered in four sports, football, baseball, basketball, and track, showcasing the athletic talent and drive that defined much of...

Mar 6, 2026

Barbara Ann Morrison (Madonna) passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 in Jacksonville Beach, FL surrounded by her loved ones and longtime caregivers. Her family is deeply saddened by the loss of Barbara who was the heart of a family proud to call her both mother and wife.

Barbara’s memory lives on through her husband, Stephan, her daughters Angela and Victoria...

Mar 5, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Johnson, born April 20,1930 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Frank and Agnes Johnson, becoming a little sister to Averell and Robert Johnson. She lived until March 5, 2026 while residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

Elizabeth A. Johnson, an endearing "Betty" to friends and family and "Aunt Betty" to a special few. She preferred to be addressed as...

Mar 5, 2026

Rae O. "Bill" Weimer II, passed to be with his Lord Jesus Christ and the Church Triumphant from Fleet Landing on March 5, 2026 in Atlantic Beach, FL.

Born in New York City, Bill grew up in Gainesville, FL from the age of five. He graduated from Gainesville High School and the University of Florida. Years later he also earned a...

Mar 5, 2026

Howard Shelton Brown went home to meet his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2026 at 2:25 a.m.

Howard was born in Jasper, Florida on September 10, 1929, to the late Trudie Johnson Brown And Israel Shelton Brown.

The family moved to Nichols, Florida when Howard was in the 9th grade. He graduated from Mulberry High School and Florida Southern College, Lakeland,...

Mar 4, 2026

John Franklin Gregg, 82, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Born on August 6, 1943, in Joliet, Illinois, John lived a life defined by dedication to his family, career, and passions.

John’s academic journey began in Joliet, where he attended Joliet Junior College and Lewis University. He later pursued higher education at the University of Florida...

Mar 3, 2026

Wanda Patricia (Willis) Rogers, age 95, formerly of Tupelo, died peacefully in her sleep on March 3, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her parents were Levi and Dove Willis of the Skyline community, and she devoted herself to taking care of them in their last years. She worked at North Mississippi Medical Center...

Feb 26, 2026

Charlene Marie Troop Leavy, 61, passed away on February 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, creativity, and wholehearted love for her family. Born on March 5, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, she was the daughter of Vivian Sandra Hanks and Charles John Troop. She will be remembered for her radiant smile, her adventurous courage, her creativity, and her...

Feb 25, 2026

James Odell "Bud" Bledsoe Jr., 87, passed away on February 25, 2026 at Ascension Hospital, St. Johns, Florida. He was born in New Bern, NC on March 22, 1938 to James O. Bledsoe, Sr. and Sarah Nelson Bledsoe. Jim grew up in New Bern and graduated from New Bern High School in 1956. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Feb 23, 2026

Pattie Jane Arterburn Thomas, 92, of Jacksonville, FL passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. Born on November 25, 1933 in Jacksonville, FL, she was known for her love of her home state, dogs, and eating at Longhorn Steakhouse with her family. Mrs. Thomas worked at Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) for over a decade and for a number of...

Feb 22, 2026

Frank DiRito, 89, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1936 in West New York, New Jersey and retired to the beaches area in 1986.

Frank was a gifted All American athlete and student. He graduated with honors from NYU’s Stern School of Business before earning his MBA...

Feb 22, 2026

A much-loved mother and grandmother, Victoria Davis Coffman, 80, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Victoria was surrounded by her children and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will be deeply missed.

Victoria (Vickie) was born on May 8, 1945—VE-Day—in rural Greene County, Tennessee. She grew up in beautiful Fountain City near Knoxville, Tennessee,...

Feb 21, 2026

Ana Acevedo Grullon, 71 years young, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away on February 21, 2026. Ana was an avid Christian, trained CNA and cosmetologist.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Harry Heathouse; sons, John Grullon, Frankie Grullon; sister, Lisa Acevedo and niece, Chantall Paden. She was preceded in death by father, Jose Acevedo, and mother, Ana Valdez.

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Feb 20, 2026

Dorothy Salerno D’Amato, 90, passed away in hospice Friday, February 20, 2026, in Jacksonville Florida. She was born April 29, 1935, in Greenwich CT where she grew up. Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband, Philip Ralph D’Amato.

In her youth, Dorothy worked at the New York Foundling Hospital. She married Phil on August 3, 1953, and held several part-time administrative positions...

Feb 20, 2026

Feb 19, 2026

Sarah Nelson Bishop Moore passed away peacefully in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on February 19, 2026, at the age of 93. Originally from Richmond, VA, she was the oldest child of Capt. Roy E. Bishop, USN and Mrs. Julia L. Bishop. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Capt. William F. Moore, USN, and by her two siblings...

Feb 16, 2026

Claudette Nolan Brown Helmick, 86, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 16, 2026 after a wonderful life. She was the eldest daughter of Claudia Nolan Peterson Brown and Connor Alexander Brown.

She grew up in the close knit community of Ortega and lived there and Ponte Vedra most of her life. She graduated from St. Johns...