Obituaries

May 4, 2020

Charles Barrett Merrill, Jr., known as “Brett”, passed away on February 12, 2020 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida while doing what he loved – playing tennis with his best friends.  Brett was born March 22, 1942, in Cornwall, New York to the late Charles Barrett “Barry” Merrill, Sr. and Hope Hollenbeck Merrill.  The oldest of four children, Brett is...

May 4, 2020

WENGER

Klaus Wenger died on May 4, 2020 surrounded by his wife, his daughter, and his Dad after a courageous battle against High Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma.  He was born on February 2, 1954 in Ludwigsburg, West Germany.  He was the only child of his wonderful parents, Heinz Wenger and Frida Wenger (deceased), and lived with his grandmother...

May 4, 2020

Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne, 102, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020. She was born in 1917 in Story City, Iowa.

A Celebration of Dr. Kinne's life will take place in Jacksonville as soon as social distancing guidelines are lifted.

Dr. Kinne will be taken back to her home town where she will be laid...

Apr 27, 2020

On April 27, 2020, Joy S. Flaschner, loving mother, grandmother “Nonny” and friend, passed away at the age of 88.  True to her name, Joy’s warmth, sense of humor and loving spirit were infectious, bringing joy and happiness to everyone around her throughout her life.

She was born on October 4, 1931, in Niagara Falls, NY, and...

Apr 26, 2020

Debbie (Debra) Jill Schaarup Andersen, 65, passed away April 26, 2020 succumbing to 18 months of Metastatic Breast Cancer complications. She was at home surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born September 20, 1954 in West Palm Beach, FL and lived there for 31 years before moving to Jacksonville, FL in 1985 with her two young...

Apr 26, 2020

William Coleman, otherwise known as Bill to his family and friends, died on April 26, 2020. William was a resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL since 2005. He was born on December 9, 1935, in Scranton, PA before his family moved to Brooklyn, NY. William served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran. On discharge from...

Apr 24, 2020

Barbara Gilliland Rhinehardt, age 85, passed away on April 24, 2020.

Preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Lavelle Gilliland, and her brother, Huey, she is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Fred Rhinehardt; children: Jann (Jack) Murray, Jill (Doug) Barden, and Eric (Suzanne) Rhinehardt; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

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Apr 18, 2020

Dolores Bing (Dodie), 85, passed away April 18, 2020. She was born in Greenville, SC. She spent most of her adult life with her husband, children, and many pets in Palm Valley, FL.

Dodie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She focused all of her energy on making sure everyone around her had everything they needed...

Apr 16, 2020

David Cartozian, 65, passed away on April 16, 2020.  He was born June 1, 1954 in Denver, Colorado.  He grew up in White Plains, NY and moved to Florida in 1989.  He retired in the Jacksonville Beach area in 2019.

David was a proud father of three and grandfather to eleven grandchildren.  He enjoyed spending his time...

Apr 15, 2020

Dean William Beckwith, 83, passed away in his home in Ponte Vedra Beach on April 15, 2020. He was born September 15, 1936 in Bradford, PA to Elmo and Ann Beckwith. Early in life, he developed a passion for the outdoors and pursuing success through hard work and determination. He married Judith Dana in 1961; they spent 58 years...

Apr 15, 2020

Lestina Kalali passed away under the care of Community Hospice on April 15, 2020. She was born in Compton, CA on May 4, 1943. She was a devoted wife and mother. Lestina was an active member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority for decades.  She lived 41 years in the Jacksonville beaches area, with prior roots in the Kansas...

Apr 10, 2020

Bonnie Mancour Lynch, 73, passed away at Mayo Clinic Friday, April 10th just before midnight surrounded by her loving family.   Bonnie was born July 3, 1946 in Pontiac, MI and grew up in the Detroit Suburb of Clawson. She married Dennis Lynch on Dec. 27, 1969. After graduating from Alma College, she began her business career as an Assistant...

Apr 10, 2020

Harukazu Kouri passed away at home on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 after a short illness. Kouri was born on January 10, 1948 in Okinawa, Japan. He grew up on Kouri Island and in Ishikawa City. Upon being accepted to university, Kouri moved to Tokyo, where he majored in French literature. After hearing the Chicago Seven on a world...

Apr 6, 2020

Richard Gibbons Mann, 86, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020 in his home in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife by his side. Richard was born in New York City, NY, and raised in Nassau County.

Following service as an air crewman in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, he earned a degree in...

Apr 5, 2020

Dr. Howard Pierce Bouchelle III, 43, entered into rest April 5, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1977 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Howard grew up in Jacksonville. He graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 1995. He continued his education at the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies and graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine...

Apr 2, 2020

On April 2, 2020, the world stopped and God lowered his hand to lift Kevin Winford Ellis into his loving, merciful arms to eternal peace. As we try to find our way in this world without him, we only hope that we are able to honor Kevin in the way he would like to be remembered.

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Apr 2, 2020

Sandra Jean Ackland passed away and was given her angel wings April 2, 2020 after a brief illness. She was born in Alvordton, OH and moved to Jacksonville Beach when she was two years old. She has lived at Pablo Towers for the past 21 years and was known for her love of country music and Willie Nelson.  She...

Apr 2, 2020

Maureen Elizabeth Kincaid died on April 2, 2020 with her family in Jacksonville, FL.  Maureen was born on October 7, 1946 and is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Donald Kincaid.  Maureen leaves behind her four children, Kelly Voytecek (Barry), Kristen Jackson (Chris), Donnie Kincaid (Jenny), and Patrick Kincaid (Jennifer), as well as her nine grandchildren, Katherine...

Apr 2, 2020

“Many people can play the notes; but few can stir the soul.”  Ken stirred the souls of all those who knew him.

Ken L. Murray passed away peacefully on April 2, 2020 at the McGraw Community Hospice Center with Vicky, his loving wife of 53 years, and his precious daughter Lisa by his side. His adoring grandsons...

Mar 30, 2020

George Thomas Byerly, 57, passed away on Monday morning March 30, 2020. George was born on June 29, 1963 in Albany, Georgia to John Michael Byerly and Evangelia Byerly Skarantonaki. George grew up in North Florida, where he spent most of his life. George’s trade was laying tile, which he had a great talent for, earning him the nickname...