Obituaries

Nov 2, 2019

Timothy Joseph “Tim” Gaia passed into the loving arms of our Lord in the early morning of November 2, 2019. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 7, 1958 and lived there for over 30 years before moving to Southaven, Mississippi.  Tim was 61 and a proud card carrying member of “AARP”.

He was a graduate of...

Oct 30, 2019

Lifelong Beaches resident, William "Bill" R. Thompson IV, 63, moved on to his next adventure on October 30, 2019. Bill was an Episcopal grad and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. He went on to become a Master Electrician and 3rd generation owner of Bill Thompson Electric Company. He continued to grow the company and one...

Oct 28, 2019

Sonya “Michelle” Mason, was called to be with the Lord October 28, 2019 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville Florida.  She was just 52. Michelle was born in 1967 to Brenda (Wolfe) and LaVerne Mason and raised in Greenville, S.C. along with her brother Greg Mason. Michelle spent all her adult life in Florida.  First in Tallahassee then moving to...

Oct 20, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Corrigan, age 77, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Omaha, Nebraska and raised in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, she was the second daughter of Tom and Bernice Newton.

A graduate of Dominican High School and the University of Detroit, Beth began her career...

Oct 20, 2019

Joan M. Knapp, of Ponte Vedra Bch, FL passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2019.  She was born January 21, 1936 in Nesquehoning, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert Augustus Knapp, II.

She is survived by her 5 children, MaryBeth Knapp, Robert A. Knapp III (Madel), Christina Knapp, Kelly...

Oct 16, 2019

Elinor (Mitzie) McSwain 89, passed away October 16, 2019.  She was born in Slidell, La. and moved to St. Augustine in the early Seventies.

Elinor worked for her sister, Bernice Gause, owner of the Posey Palace Flower Shop.  She loved shopping at the Betty Griffin House and loved animals, especially her dog Molly.  She also volunteered with...

Oct 16, 2019

Glen Randolph Dunlap, Jr. (Randy), passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on October 16, 2019 at the age of 68.  Randy was born on March 6, 1951 in Savannah, Georgia to Christine and Col. Glen R. Dunlap, Sr. Randy had the opportunity to live in many states and countries as a result of his father’s Air Force assignments. Randy earned...

Oct 16, 2019

Larry Wayne Willis, 65, of Jacksonville Beach, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2019 surrounded by his family. Larry was born in Memphis, TN to Jim and Rose Willis on July 24, 1954.  He married Holly Willis on July 10, 1976. He is survived by his wife, Holly; son, Shea Willis; daughter, Leah Lynch; three grandchildren: Ella, Caroline and...

Oct 15, 2019

Dr. Mike Reynolds, 65, passed away October 15, 2010.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2019 in the chapel of Quinn Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 3rd St. S., Jacksonville Beach, FL. Funeral service will be held at 2:00p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at New Life Christian Fellowship, 2701 Hodges...

Oct 14, 2019

Donald Edward Vail, 90, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 at the McGraw Center for Caring after battling lung cancer.

Donald was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. He was especially proud of his service as a Boatswain’s Mate First Class in the U.S. Navy, and retired as a Korea and Vietnam Veteran. After his retirement...

Oct 14, 2019

Patricia Joy Hollingsworth, 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2019. Joy was born February 25, 1945 in Calhoun, Georgia. She lived in Jacksonville, Florida for the last 32 years of her life.

A cherished grandmother, mother, local business owner, and friend, she will be greatly missed by the entire Beaches community. True to her name, she...

Oct 9, 2019

McCallon

Kevin M. McCallon, 61, passed away on October 9, 2019. He was born in Paducah, KY on January 25, 1958. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years. He was also employed with FRCSE at NAS Jax for 17 years and enjoyed being a member of both the American legion and...

Oct 8, 2019

George Charles Fetherston passed away on October 8, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. George was a member of the graduating class of 1965 from Michigan State University.

George had a lifelong career in the hospitality industry management field working for Goldkey Inns in the Detroit, Michigan area, Harepenau Enterprises in the...

Oct 8, 2019

Staci Lee Harrell (Shumate), 49, passed away after a brief illness on October 8, 2019. Staci was born October 20, 1969 in Winter Haven, FL. She lived in Jacksonville, FL for the last 45 years of her life.

A cherished mom, Nana, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend, she will be greatly missed. Her greatest passion and source...

Oct 4, 2019

Robert Theodore Harding, 78, died suddenly on October 4, 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Bob was born to Howard Theodore Harding and Ruth Mary Harding on June 7, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ. He later graduated from University of Delaware in 1964 with a BS in Chemistry followed by a career with the DuPont Company. He lived in...

Oct 4, 2019

Our Eagle has flown! It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Rear Admiral Robert Byron Fuller has “slipped the surly bonds of earth” and passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by family. We have lost a true American patriot and hero. Born in Quitman, MS and raised in Jacksonville,...

Oct 4, 2019

Robin G. Williams, 65, a native of Mayport, FL, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born March 7, 1954 to Robert and Hazel Thomas.

Her graveside service will be Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mayport Cemetery.

Oct 3, 2019

Curtis Smith, 62, passed away on October 3, 2019.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 at St. Paul's Catholic Church of Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Oct 1, 2019

Estella Brown Freeman, age 75, passed away on the evening of October 1, 2019.  Born on July 17, 1944, in the Cosmo area of Arlington, in Jacksonville, “Stella” as she was affectionately known, attended local schools and was a graduate of Douglas Anderson High School, Class of 1962.

Stella was employed for several years as a switchboard...

Oct 1, 2019

Jayshree Nalin Joshi, 76, passed away on October 1, 2019.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019 in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home.