Obituaries

Frederick A. Slaveski

Jan 29, 2025

Frederick Andrew Slaveski passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. He was born December 22, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA where he spent his formative years attending North Catholic High School. Fred enjoyed playing basketball from a young age and continued playing in college where he was a Center for St. Joseph’s University. There he was nicknamed “2-Point Zeke” and his...

John William Frost

Jan 28, 2025

John William Frost, Sr. known affectionately as Jack to his friends and family, joined the Lord on January 28, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Richmond, Kentucky, Jack was a revered figure, cherished for his warmth and unwavering commitment to his family and faith. He passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, in Jacksonville, Florida,...

Nicholas Malie

Jan 28, 2025

Nicholas “Nick” Malie, 84 passed away peacefully at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach, FL on January 28, 2025. Born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1940, Nick lived a full and meaningful life marked by love, service, and kindness.

Nick proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Randolph. In 1959, he married the love of his life, Rita, with...

Elizabeth Piersol Petway

Jan 27, 2025

Elizabeth Piersol Petway Beloved Wife, Mother, Community Leader, and Advocate

Elizabeth “Betty” Piersol Petway of Jacksonville died on January 27, 2025, peacefully at home in Atlantic Beach surrounded by her loving family.

 Betty was the devoted wife of Thomas F. Petway III, who together shared a remarkable 63 years of marriage and three wonderful children, Brette, Mandi, and Ty, a large extended family,...

Chalapathi R. Gandham

Jan 27, 2025

Mr. Chalapathi Rao Gandham, 64, passed away January 27, 2025. He was born on March 31, 1960, in Kambhampadu, Andhra Pradesh, India. He grew up in Kambhampadu till the age of 17 and graduated with B. Tech from the first batch of Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada. 

 At the young age of 28 he worked diligently at HMT Corp. as a designer...

Nedeljko Muzdeka

Jan 25, 2025

Beloved father and friend, Nedeljko Muzdeka, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, in followed by a graveside service. Both services will take place at St. Justin the Martyr Orthodox Church located at 12460 Old St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258.

As we...

James Randolph "Randy" Brown, Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

James Randolph Brown, Jr. (Randy), age 89, died peacefully at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla, January 25, 2025, after a two-year battle with melanoma.

 Randy was born April 04, 1935, in Atlanta to James Randolph Brown, Sr. and Myra Louise Boynton Brown. His family moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1946 and he lived there ever since. Randy attended...

Nora Mary Lloyd

Jan 25, 2025

Nora M. Lloyd, 75, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Currently no services are scheduled. Check back for the full obituary. 

Eleanor Potts Corbett

Jan 24, 2025

Eleanor Frances Corbett (Potts), 88, of Jacksonville, FL, was welcomed into Heaven on January 24, 2025. She was born in Whitmire, SC, and was the oldest of three children born to William and Sara Potts (Adams). Jacksonville has been home since 2003.

A 1958 graduate of Winthrop College, Eleanor began her career as a life-long educator. She married her high school...

Nancy O'Neil Rathburn

Jan 23, 2025

“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

Nancy O’Neil Rathburn, age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL after a 30-year...

Donald Snellgrove

Jan 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Joseph Snellgrove Sr. Donald left to be with his heavenly father on January 23, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on April 6, 1950, in Dothan, Alabama, Donald was a devoted brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend who touched the lives of many.

Donald was a proud...

James E. Kennedy

Jan 22, 2025

With heavy hearts but joyous memories, we celebrate the life of James E. Kennedy, who peacefully passed away on January 22, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on September 25, 1926, in Camillus, NY, James was a beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he served his country honorably during World War...

Robert Ralph Neidhardt

Jan 22, 2025

Robert Ralph Neidhardt, 72, passed away from a sudden medical event on January 22, 2025. He was born in Kansas before moving to Amarillo, Texas with his family. 

After attending Abilene Christian College, Robert started his career with AT&T. During this time, he was transferred to Michigan, Colorado, and Florida. He retired in Jacksonville Beach, Florida after 42 years of service...

Kenneth Lloyd Jones, Jr.

Jan 18, 2025

Kenneth Lloyd “K.L.” Jones, Jr, 81, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on January 18th, 2025, after a courageous battle to recover from complications with his health. He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Mary Jones, and sister Mary Ann Jones McKeever. He is survived by his children, Chris Jones (Patty) and Lorrie Blandy; his grandchildren, Jordan Jones (Erin), Zachary...

Susan Elizabeth Gross

Jan 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Elizabeth Gross, age 53, on January 18, 2025. Susan was a dedicated wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, and devoted sister, whose passion for life touched all who knew her.

 Born to Grace and Don Brass (FL), Susan was the beloved sister to Donna (John) Suddarth (FL), Dennis (Tricia) Brass...

Richard Stratton

Jan 18, 2025

Captain Richard A. Stratton, USN, Ret. flew his final mission home on January 18, 2025. To the outside world he was The Beak, a member of the World Famous Golden Dragons, and a Vietnam War hero. To his family he was simply Gramps, an incredible example of unwavering faith in God and country. Born October 14, 1931 in the City...

Dauna Lucille Kelso

Jan 18, 2025

Dauna Lucille Kelso, 91 of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, January 18th 2025. No services are scheduled at this time.

Wendell Hoyt Shawler

Jan 17, 2025

Colonel Wendell Hoyt Shawler, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Atlantic Beach, Florida on January 17, 2025 at the age of 96. Wendell was born to Hoyt Nathaniel and Mildred Lura Carpenter on July 16, 1928 in New Berlin, New York. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Hartwick College in 1950, where he majored...

Richard Cunningham

Jan 15, 2025

Richard (Dick) Cunningham passed peacefully at McGraw Hospice on January 15th with his son by his side, visited by his friends and family and passed knowing how much he was loved. Dick was predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Margret Cunningham earlier this year. He is survived by 3 children, daughters, Cecilia Remy (Earl), Shannon Boahn (Ron), son...

Anne Towery

Jan 15, 2025

Anne Cheshire Towery, 80, passed gracefully in the arms of her family on January 15, 2025 after a valiant 2 year fight with ovarian cancer. She was born on August 1, 1944. Raised in Jacksonville, FL, she moved to Crescent City, FL in the late 90’s and returned to Jacksonville, FL in 2019. 

 Anne attended college at Georgia Southern University and...