Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

Michael Scott Gressett, also known as “Big Country”, age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021.  Scott’s family called him by his middle name “Scott”, and friends called him Michael or “Big Country”.  Scott attended Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, FL.  He worked in various construction trades, including masonry.  Most recently he worked at A.A. Pittman...

Dec 4, 2021

Vernon Peter Brisson was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 4, 2021. He died of natural causes in his home surrounded by his family.

Vernon was born October 11, 1929, in Fall River, MA to Clarence and Dorothy (Kirby) Brisson.  He was the oldest of three children and was raised in the...

Nov 29, 2021

Aaron James Houlihan, 28, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. He was a native of Jacksonville, Florida, born October 10, 1993, to Patrick William and Suzi Houlihan.

A Memorial Service for Aaron will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Nov 28, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen Edmonds, 83, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, died peacefully on November 28, 2021.

Kathleen was the mother of Peter and his wife Susan of Fayetteville, NC; Stephen and his wife Heidi of Setauket, NY; Geoffrey of Charleston, SC; Douglas and his wife Jennifer of Upper Saddle River, NJ; and Elizabeth of Charleston, SC.  She was the...

Nov 26, 2021

Patricia Ann Herbert-Evans, 63, of Atlantic Beach, FL, passed away, Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born November 18, 1958 in Jersey City, NJ, to Thomas and Anna Herbert.

A Memorial Service is being planned by the family for January of 2022.

Nov 25, 2021

Jennifer Anne McDonald went into the Lord’s arms on November 25, 2021. She joined with both her mother, Julia B McDonald, and her uncle, Thomas L. Bary, in everlasting joy.

Jennifer was born in the city of Hampton, Virginia, at Hampton General Hospital on January 20, 1984. The following year (1985), Jennifer and her parents moved back...

Nov 25, 2021

Rich passed away November 25, 2021, after a seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born October 31, 1951, in Chicago, IL.

Rich is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Wanda; daughter Lisa (Jason), sons Mike (Megan) and Robert; stepchildren Greg (Tricia) and Sara (Terry); grandchildren Kyle, Madison, Bailey, Cari, Olivia, Wyatt, and Penelope; his...

Nov 25, 2021

Debra K. McGraw was granted her angel wings on November 25th, 2021.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Deb had touched in some small way throughout her very memorable life.

Born March 9th, 1956, Deb is survived by her sister Rhonda Alexander of Savannah TN, daughter Heather Marie Malcolm of Morgantown WV and by...

Nov 25, 2021

Sister Joan Mary Hush O.P. passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021, at St. Catherine LaBoure Manor in Jacksonville, Fl.  Sister Joan was born in Stamford Ct. and was raised on Long Island with her five sisters.  She graduated from Albertus Magnus College, found her vocation and joined the Dominican Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament in Albany, New York....

Nov 24, 2021

Eleanor W. Murlasits, 81, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was born in New York, New York on November 12, 1940, to Frank and Minnie Murlasits.

She paid much attention to detail, which did her well in her years of working in administration for both Kraft and P. Morris.

A Memorial...

Nov 24, 2021

Eileen Hewitt Spelman passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2021. Born March 16, 1935, in Schuylerville, NY, she was the youngest of nine children and the daughter of the late George J. Sr. and Julia (Conroy) Hewitt.

A 1953 graduate of Schuylerville Central School, Eileen was Senior Class President, member of the National Honor Society,...

Nov 21, 2021

Richard (Dick) Cook, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021 after a short illness. Dick was born in West Palm Beach to Stella and Dwight Cook on April 6, 1937. His family moved to Lake Worth, where he spent a carefree childhood enjoying life at the beach with his sister and cousins. The foundations of...

Nov 21, 2021

Theresa Henderson, 79, passed away peacefully at Avante-Jacksonville Beach, Florida on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  She was born on April 29, 1942, in McKinney, Texas.  For the last 40+ years, she resided in Florida.

She lived a full, happy life and was extremely proud to be a native Texan.  Her pride, joy and greatest accomplishment was found...

Nov 19, 2021

Emery H Clance, 72, devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, colleague, avid golfer, and cyclist transitioned from his earthly life into the arms of Jesus at home surrounded by loved ones on November 19, 2021, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.

Emery is survived by his wife, Jean, of 51 years; his brother, Dr. Keith Clance...

Nov 17, 2021

Donald Lewis Moore, 86, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. His name, Donald, means leader, and he was a true leader. He led his family well, and was a husband, father, brother, and grandfather who was treasured.

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina on July 27, 1935, he was the third child of John Sewell Moore and...

Nov 16, 2021

H K (Herman) Usher, 74 passed away early Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 13, 1947 in Monroe, N C and raised on the family dairy farm outside of Lancaster, S C.  His parents were Robert E. Usher and Louise H.  Usher of Robert Usher Road.  He moved to the Beaches in the...

Nov 15, 2021

Betty Jean Bennett, 89, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on November 15, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Spartanburg, SC, on June 27, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Harland York and Esther Barber York.

Betty was the widow of the late Gerald L. Bennett. She previously worked at...

Nov 13, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Melanie Cannon Steinemann, a loyal and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend.  She passed away surrounded by her family on November 13, 2021.

Melanie was born in Charleston, South Carolina and grew up in Hilton Head.  At the very young age of 16, she completed high school...

Nov 11, 2021

Bob England Coffman of Jacksonville, FL, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, at the age of 76. Bob was the very devoted husband of Victoria (nee Davis) Coffman for 51 years. He was the loving son of the late Lindsay and Mabel Coffman, and brother of the late Linda (and...

Nov 9, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert S. (Bob) Gorab on November 9, 2021. He is now reunited for eternity with his loving wife of 61 years, Helene, who predeceased him in 2019.

Bob lived a full and happy life, traveled the world, and raised two grateful sons. He came from humble...