Obituaries
Alan William Barkley
Feb 15, 2026
Alan Barkley, 74, passed away on February 15th at Baptist Beaches hospital in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, after a period of declining health. He was born in Northern Ireland on April 25, 1951, and made his home in the US for almost 40 years, first in Jacksonville where he opened a branch for Bank of Scotland in 1988, then in San...
Gail Marie Lechleiter
Feb 15, 2026
Gail Marie LaForge, 71, of Jacksonville Beach, FL, passed away on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love.
Gail was born on January 11, 1955, in Middletown, NY. Gail was the daughter of Ellsworth LaForge and Margaret Mary Coons, who both preceded her in death.
Gail was a proud mother, sister, grandmother, and dog mom. She was...
William Richard "Ace" Edlin
Feb 15, 2026
William "Ace" Edlin, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 15, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ace lived a life defined by dedication, humor, and deep love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, retiring after 21 years of honorable service. His time in the Navy was a source...
Richard Stanley Knight
Feb 13, 2026
Richard Stanley Knight, 75, passed away February 13, 2026. He was born February 8, 1951, in Jacksonville, FL where he grew up in Lake Forrest. He raised his family in Callahan, FL before moving to Jacksonville Beach where he eventually retired.
As a young man, he was a boy scout and achieved the rank of Eagle. Rick competed in shooting competitions...
Ann Cacace "Aunt Babe"
Feb 13, 2026
Ann Cacace, famously known as “Aunt Babe,” passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by family. She was 100 years old.
Ann was born on April 30, 1925, to Antonio and Rose Cacace in Brooklyn, NY, where she lived for 55 years before moving to Rockland County, NY, and eventually Washington, DC. She had a long and successful career...
George Gilbert Gooden, Jr.
Feb 10, 2026
George Gilbert Gooden Jr., of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026.
Born May 23, 1951, to the late Shirley and George Gooden Sr., in St. Louis, Missouri, George grew up with a strong sense of independence and curiosity. He attended Jacksonville University, where he began developing his artistic talent from a passion to the foundation of a...
Donald Francis Muldoon
Feb 10, 2026
Donald Francis Muldoon of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on February 10, 2026, from complications of lung cancer. He was 88.
He was born on April 9, 1937, on the Lower East Side of New York City, where he was raised. In 1956, Don joined the United States Army and proudly served his country in Korea. After returning home, he...
Mary Louise Mikush
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Lou Mikush, 91, passed away peacefully in her home in Jacksonville, FL on February 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Born Mary Louise Pruett on August 25, 1934 in Beckley, WV, she grew up a mountain girl with a deep faith in God, family, friends and community. Mary Lou never met a stranger. She always saw the good in...
James Andrew Murray
Feb 8, 2026
“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.”
Rabindranath Tagore
Well done, good and faithful servant. Jim Murray, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2026, surrounded by family, after enduring a long battle with dementia.
Born in Fort Lee, Virginia, Jim grew up in...
Shari J. Duffy
Feb 8, 2026
Shari J. “Sacka” Duffy (78), Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (formerly Rumson, NJ) February 8, 2026. Graduated Georgetown University, BS Nursing 1970. Wife, mother, and grandmother. Devoted volunteer of her children’s education at Holy Cross School and Red Bank Catholic High School, where she served for one year as president of the Parent-Teacher Association. When her children were old enough, Sacka...
Dr. Sanjeet Singh Grewal
Feb 7, 2026
Sanjeet Singh Grewal was born on March 26, 1987, in Ludhiana, India to parents Ranjit and Parminder Grewal. He passed away unexpectedly in Puerto Rico on February 7, 2026.
At the age of 2 ½, he moved to the US, growing up in Queens, New York and then in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He loved sailing on oil tankers and cargo ships...
Elaine Kihen Calvin
Feb 5, 2026
Elaine Kihen Calvin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 5, 2026, at the age of 92. She lived a life of quiet purpose and was known for her selfless spirit, her generosity and dedication to others.
A Detroit native, Elaine graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Education and went on to teach elementary and special...
Lynnette Barrett
Feb 5, 2026
Lynnette Barrett, 73, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. She was born on September 20, 1952 in Waterford, Michigan, and spent her life being a bright and steady light to everyone around her.
Lynnette is survived by her loving husband, Dan Oelker, and her four children: Chad Barrett, Kalie Kosek, Richard Ganther, and Chris Ganther and her...
Diane Inks
Feb 5, 2026
Diane Inks, 73, was a two-time survivor of breast cancer, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 5, 2026, following a courageous battle with a recent cancer.
Diane was born on August 29, 1952, in Scranton, PA. Raised in Scranton, she lived in Chesterton, Indiana before relocating to sunny Florida.
Diane was a loving wife and married for 52 years...
Frances Elizabeth Mabry
Feb 5, 2026
Betty was born on April 12, 1937, in Neshoba County, Mississippi. After earning her Bachelor of Science and her master’s degree in nursing at The University of Mississippi, she became a psychiatric nurse supervisor at Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield. There she helped open their first alcohol and drug treatment center. Mid-career, Betty continued her passion for psychiatric nursing at...
Desmond Paschal McElroy
Feb 4, 2026
Desmond Paschal McElroy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Northern Ireland on March 27, 1936, Desmond carried with him a deep work ethic, strong faith, and adventurous spirit that would shape the remarkable life he built in America. At just 21 years old, he immigrated to New...
Frederick William Voss
Feb 2, 2026
Frederick (“Fred”) William Voss, age 91, joined his Lord and Savior on February 2, 2026, at home in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday March 7th at 2:00 PM at Tamaya Grand Living, 3270 Tamaya Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246, where he resided with his wife Antoinette...
Patricia Hooks
Feb 2, 2026
Patricia Hooks, 92, passed away February 2, 2026. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on August 11, 1933, and grew up there. She and her husband, Charlie, retired to Amelia Island, Florida in 1995.
Pat proudly worked for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Atlanta for 35 years. After her retirement, Pat was very involved in the Amelia Island art community...
Sarah Cameron Marshall
Feb 2, 2026
Sarah Cameron “Cammie” Marshall, 77, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026 at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, Florida.
Born in Lewes, Delaware on December 3, 1948, Cammie was the youngest of three children of the late Joseph Lank Marshall and Virginia Deputy Marshall. Cammie spent most of her life in the Washington, DC area, where she was an accomplished interior...
Robert Benjamin Spencer
Feb 1, 2026
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Robert Benjamin Spencer on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Robert was the eldest son of Michael and Suzanne Spencer, and the older brother of Kathryn, Jacob, and Chris Spencer.
Robert and his former wife, Jodi, shared four amazing children together: Logan, Landon, Liam, and Kendall Spencer.
After graduating from Nease High School...
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