Obituaries

Sep 19, 2025

Henry T. Hughes, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Henry was beloved by his family and friends for his selfless heart, generosity, humor and world-class storytelling. He was a son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, colleague and mentor to so many people who will miss him dearly.

Henry was born...

Sep 14, 2025

Edward Alden Richards Jr., known to many simply as Alden or AR, passed away on September 14, 2025.

Born on February 21, 1954, in Philadelphia to Alden Sr. and Lorraine, Alden was the oldest of five siblings. He grew up in Ocean City, New Jersey, where his love for the ocean began. Alden spent his early years surfing alongside his brothers...

Sep 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lowell Breeding October 16, 1939 – September 11, 2025

Lowell Leon Breeding Sr., 85, of Neptune Beach, FL, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born in Big Creek, West Virginia, on October 16, 1939.

A well-known and respected figure in the local fishing community, Lowell spent countless hours on the water and earned a reputation as...

Sep 11, 2025

After many years of illness, Kathleen Brindley, 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with the support of her family and hospice care on September 11, 2025. She was born on December 1, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Donald J. and Caroline D. Brindley.

Kathleen was known for her sharp sense of humor, straightforward nature, and appreciation for...

Sep 10, 2025

Som Dayal, 94, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away September 10, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Quinn Shalz Funeral Home on September 19, 2025 starting at 10:00 AM. 

Sep 8, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Ann Cotton, 56, centered her life around family and friends. Born on January 30, 1969, in Poughkeepsie, New York, she grew up in Lagrangeville and graduated from Arlington High School in 1987. She continued her education at SUNY Binghamton, earning a degree in Management Information Systems in 1991.

That same year, Sandy met Neil Cotton when they both began...

Sep 7, 2025

Georgia May Heitkemper passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on May 1, 1924, in Louisville, Kentucky, to George and Katherine (Cress) Heitkemper. Georgia attended St. Elizabeth of Hungary Elementary School and Louisville Girls High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the University of Louisville.

In 1942, she began...

Sep 4, 2025

Victoria “Vickie” (Terreta) Taylor, age 88, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers, after a courageous battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Born on July 9, 1937, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, to Paul and Angelina (Loverdi) Terreta, Vickie was a graduate of Brownsville High School. After attending Secretary School, she moved...

Sep 1, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Richard Ross, of Fernandina Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 9, 1941, in Westfield, New York, Chuck was the beloved son of William and Mabel Ross. He grew up in Westfield, NY with his siblings, the late Donald Ross and his surviving sister, Donna Woleben.

Beyond all else, Chuck...

Aug 31, 2025

Rafal Tomasz Marmur, DMD FAGD, was born July 3, 1971 in Warsaw, Poland and immigrated to the United States in 1986 at the age of fifteen. He passed away August 31, 2025. He graduated from Rutgers College, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Rafal served his nation with honor and distinction...

2025

Lee Hadden Ferguson passed away on August 31, 2025, after complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Lee grew up in Cranford, New Jersey, and graduated from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. He built a career in banking, beginning at a community bank in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and retiring after 31 years with Wells Fargo Bank.

He enjoyed evenings watching Phillies baseball and...

Aug 30, 2025

John William Tissue, age 88, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; formerly of Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Baltimore, died on August 30, 2025, at his home in Vicar’s Landing. He was born on January 13, 1937, in Charleston WV, to the late William A. and Maitland Tissue (nee Cadden). He is survived by his beloved wife and law partner, Margaret Lynne Batzer...

Aug 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Luke Howell, age 59, of Jacksonville, Florida, on August 29, 2025, following a brief illness.

Born on June 30, 1966, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, Jeff was raised in Atlantic Beach and was the beloved son of Shirley Howell and the late Bill Howell. He was the devoted husband and...

Aug 28, 2025

Dr. Dennis Lee Johnson, 82, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away on August 28, 2025 after battling multiple health challenges over the past several years. Born September 27, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois, Dennis “Denny” was the son of Stanley and Eva (Carlson) Johnson. Denny loved growing up with his sister and eight cousins in a large Swedish-American community. During...

Aug 28, 2025

For a man whose favorite phrase was “if you want a friend, get a dog,” he sure had a heck of a lot of 'em. In fact, from the moment Steven Alec Bushman was born to Lois and Irwin Bushman on January 6, 1962 in Derby, Connecticut, his larger-than-life personality and cheeky sense of humor paired with his devoted disposition...

Aug 26, 2025

Marcia Chambers, 78 joined The LORD on August 26th, 2025. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida and a resident of Ponte Vedra for 35 years.

Marcia was predeceased by spouses, George Fraed, Chip Chambers, son, Daniel George Fraed and is survived by her sister Marleen Hobbs (Shelton), (step) daughters Cindy Fraed (Sharon), Jan Clements, Pam Veth, grandchildren, Laura Blunt,...

Aug 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Debbie Braddock, age 62, announces her peaceful passing on August 24, 2025 in Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Debbie Braddock was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a cherished sister and aunt, and a beloved daughter. A radiant presence in the lives of all who knew her, Debbie's warmth, generosity, and loving...

Aug 24, 2025

Debora Braddock, 62, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary. 

Aug 23, 2025

Joseph W. Greco, 74, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida, passed away August 23, 2025.

Aug 22, 2025