Obituaries

Mabel J. Thompson

Mabel J. Thompson

Mar 12, 2025

Mabel J. Thompson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at the age of 93 in Campbell Place, Bellefontaine. Born on March 27, 1931, in Mingo, Ohio, Mabel lived a life filled with love and devotion.

Mabel was known for her kind, gentle spirit—a loving mother whose heart overflowed with pride for her family. She...

Virginia Lucille Bird

Virginia Lucille Bird

Mar 11, 2025

Virginia L. Bird, Age 96, passed on peacefully on March 11, 2025. Originally from Arkansas, her childhood was spent in a farming community and later in a secretarial pool, finally as a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and showed deep love for her family and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Nora...

Stephen L. Murphy

Stephen L. Murphy

Mar 8, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Leroy Murphy, 75, passed away on March 8, 2025. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 1, 1949. He was a graduate of Satellite Beach High School and the University of South Florida.

Steve was an avid surfer who spent most of his twenties traveling throughout Central and South America in search of the “Endless Summer” and perfect...

Bonnie Heipt Gause

Bonnie Heipt Gause

Mar 4, 2025

My beloved mother Bonnie Heipt Gause passed away on Tuesday March 5th. She was born in the small town of New London, Connecticut. While still a young child she moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she raised (as is survived by) her two children, Brad and Kim. More than 30 years ago she and her husband moved to the up-and-coming city...

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell

Mar 4, 2025

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell, 90, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary. 

Suzanne Vogel McRee

Suzanne Vogel McRee

Mar 2, 2025

Suzanne Vogel McRee, 83, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born July 11, 1941, to Glennwood and Mary Elizabeth Cree in Newark, Ohio. She graduated from Newark High School in 1959 and later that year she married James L. McRee.

Suzanne was a member of Eastern Star for many years. She excelled at golf. Suzanne...

Ann Elizabeth (Nanny) Riker

Ann Elizabeth (Nanny) Riker

Feb 28, 2025

Ann Riker, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Riker; daughters, Cheryl Cloin (Jerry) and Candy Petrucci; grandson, Ronnie Waterman Jr. and Michael Waterman; and daughter-in-law, Gale “Yaya” Lucas.

Ann’s legacy lives on through her loving children: Leonard Lucas,...

Apryl Dawn Price

Apryl Dawn Price

Feb 25, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Apryl Dawn Price (nee Gray), who was called home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. Apryl was born on February 21, 1961, in Tampa, Florida to Richard and Lavonia Gray as the oldest of four children. She lived a life devoted to her faith in God, her family, and...

Fr. William Kelly

Fr. William Kelly

Feb 25, 2025

 Father William "Bill" Kelly, a beloved Catholic priest whose ministry spanned more than half a century in Florida, died Feb. 25, 2025. Father Kelly was best known as the pastor of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach for nearly 40 years, where he oversaw tremendous growth and became a cherished leader in the community.

Born in Castlerea, Ireland, Father Kelly...

Robert Sklar

Robert Sklar

Feb 24, 2025

Robert V. Sklar, 52, passed away February 24, 2025. He was born March 22, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY. Rob was currently living in his dream city, St. Augustine, FL.

 Rob proudly served our country in the U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Navy for close to 25 years. Rob had an amazing military career, even being active in Samalia during Black...

Edward Riley Alter

Edward Riley Alter

Feb 18, 2025

Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend to many. Lover of life and History Buff with an infectious smile.

Celebration of Life to Follow. 

Adrian Van Zon

Adrian Van Zon

Feb 18, 2025

Adrian Van Zon of South Egremont, Massachusetts, Ponte Verda Beach, Florida and Sagogn, Switzerland passed away on February 18, 2025, with family and close friends by his side. He was 92 years old. Adrian was born on June 30, 1932, in Oss, Holland and was the oldest of 7 children. 

During his childhood, Adrian endured the hardships of World War II...

David Bartlett Dunlap, Sr.

David Bartlett Dunlap, Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

David B. Dunlap, Captain U.S. Navy (Retired), 85, of Atlantic Beach, FL., passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1959, and served tours of duty in Heavy Attack Squadrons SEVEN and THIRTEEN. While an instructor of basic electronics at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Millington,...

Janice Snyder

Janice Snyder

Feb 17, 2025

Janice Hucknall Snyder passed away in her home on Monday, February 17th, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was born in Elyria, Ohio and resided in both Long Island, NY and Atlantic Beach, FL. Her passions were writing, tennis, photography, travel, playing cards and family.

 Jan graduated from Bayside High School, Long Island, NY and worked as a Supervisor for the...

Harvey Scholl

Harvey Scholl

Feb 17, 2025

Dr. Harvey Hampe Scholl, a cherished father, husband, and esteemed educator, departed this life on February 17, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on May 19, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ben and Hermana Scholl, Harvey lived a life dedicated to nurturing minds and fostering academic excellence.

Dr. Scholl served as a Professor at Jacksonville University for many years,...

Patricia Graves

Patricia Graves

Feb 15, 2025

Patricia King Graves, lovingly known as Patti, passed away on February 15, 2025, in her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, just three days after her 77th birthday. Born on February 12, 1948, Patti dedicated her life to serving others, beginning her career at Baptist Hospital where she ultimately retired as an office manager for Women’s Physicians. Her remarkable career reflected her...

Dragoljub Ciric

Dragoljub Ciric

Feb 15, 2025

Dragoljub (Drago) Ciric, 91, passed away on February 15, 2025. Drago was born in Pirot, Serbia on December 25, 1933. He received a BS and MS degree in Chemical Engineering at university in Belgrade and London respectively. Prior to moving to the U.S., he was a business executive at TIGAR tire company in Serbia. In 1981, Drago and his family...

John Reynaldo Ponce Fernandez

John Reynaldo Ponce Fernandez

Feb 15, 2025

John Reynaldo Ponce Fernandez, 62, passed away on February 15, 2025. His last moments were peaceful at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer. 

 Born and raised in the Philippines, sought a better life for his wife and 2 kids by moving to Australia, and then to the United States. A Bachelor’s Degree from the University of...

Ram Adhar Varma

Ram Adhar Varma

Feb 15, 2025



 

With profound grief, we announce the passing of our beloved father Mr. Ram Adhar Varma. He left for heavenly abode on Saturday, February 15 at age 76. He was a devoted husband, a cherished father, a loving grandfather, and a kind-hearted soul who touched the lives of everyone around him.

He was a true karmayogi, who selflessly devoted his life to...

Marjorie Ann Jones Killian

Marjorie Ann Jones Killian

Feb 14, 2025

Marjorie Ann Jones Killian, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 14, 2025, at her home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 2, 1937, in Jamaica, New York, she lived a rich and fulfilling life until the age of 88.

 Marjorie was a dedicated wife to her husband, Richard A....