Obituaries

Apr 2, 2019

Donia M. Tyner, 75, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019, following a stroke.  She was born Aug. 3, 1943 in Smithfield, North Carolina.  She lived in North Carolina and Connecticut before calling Jacksonville, Florida home in 1976.

Donia’s passions were family, bridge, the French language, tennis, her grandkids, cooking, real estate, and most importantly, dance.  She loved the...

Mar 30, 2019

Francis Knowles “Frank” passed away March 30, 2019, at his home in Ponte Vedra, Florida, surrounded by family.  He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 20, 1930, where he grew up and ultimately settled with his wife, Suzanne, and four children.  He and Suzanne retired to Ponte Vedra in 1993.

Frank graduated from McDonogh School in...

Mar 29, 2019

Carol Shalla passed away March 29, 2019. She was born in Rochester, NY and lived in different areas of the country including California and Illinois. She retired in Naperville, Illinois before she moved to Jacksonville in 2012.

Carol was employed at the Kodak Corporation when she lived in Rochester. Later in Illinois she became a real estate...

Mar 28, 2019

It is with profound sadness to announce that Jessica Ann Moon, 36, passed away on March 28, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Jessica was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jessica was a fun loving, free spirit who had an amazing soul. She loved fishing and loved to laugh, sing and listen to music.

She...

Mar 25, 2019

Anna Theresa Pittman “Micki”, 94, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Cypress Village, Jacksonville, FL. She was President of the Retired Officer’s Wive’s Club, volunteer and President of the Auxiliary at Baptist Medical Center – Beaches.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Cangro and Patricia Valek; 3 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and her good friend,...

Mar 21, 2019

Jacklyn Paulson, 86, passed away March 21, 2019. Born in Omaha, Nebraska and retired to Jacksonville, FL in 1986.

She graduated from the University of Nebraska. She then joined her College sweetheart, becoming a Navy wife, mother, volunteer of many organizations and lover of life.

She was greatly loved. A Celebration of Life will be...

Mar 21, 2019

Christopher Allen Ley, 48, of Atlantic Beach, Florida succumbed to cancer in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on March 21, 2019.

Christopher was born July 17, 1970 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida to Kenneth and Judith Ley.  He graduated from Fletcher High School in 1988.  On October 20, 2001, he married the love...

Mar 20, 2019

Eloise Dey Collins Lockhart was born January 26, 1929 in Charlotte, NC and died March 20, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was predeceased by her parents Eloise Dey Doxey Collins and Charles Raymond Collins of Charlotte, NC and her brother Charles Raymond Collins Jr. of Virgin, Utah. She is survived by her daughter Eloise “Bunny” Lockhart-Sample, her...

Mar 17, 2019

Glenn Hugh Conner, 85, passed away on March 17th, 2019. Glenn was born September 10th, 1933 to Roy and Effie Conner in Floyd, VA. He was born in the house his father and grandfather built, created with the lumber from their saw mill. He was the middle of three children with Bill, the eldest and Roy, the youngest.  In...

Mar 17, 2019

Janet E. Peeler, age 95, of Atlantic Beach, FL, died March 17, 2019. She was a native of Buffalo, NY, daughter of William Serrill Eagle, Jr. and Helen Kimball Eagle. She resided at Fleet Landing Retirement Center since moving from Hilton Head Island, SC in 1992. Prior residences include: Ithaca, NY; Appleton, WI; Fort Worth, TX; Mount Prospect, IL;...

Mar 17, 2019

William T. Voelker, 73, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away March 17, 2019. He was born in Amityville, New York, to Ralph and Frieda Voelker.

He will be missed by family and friends.

The family is planning a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name to Baptist Home Care - 3563...

Mar 16, 2019

On Saturday, March 16, 2019, Alan R. Grant passed away unexpectedly at the age of 60. Alan was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, neighbor and friend. Above all else, Alan was an individual who loved life and lived every moment to the fullest. After high school, he served in the United States Navy, on numerous local...

Mar 16, 2019

Larry Weisman, 55, passed away on March 16, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by his family and lifelong friends. Larry was born December 6, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, to Rose and George Weisman.

In 1985, Larry graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He went to work for McDonnell Douglas in Long...

Mar 10, 2019

Gloria Jean Wright, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 10, 2019. Gloria was born to Cleveland Collins and the late Mildred Collins on December 31, 1945. She had a strong faith in God and was healed of lung cancer in 2018.

Gloria was a long-time member of Atlantic Beach Assembly of God – she truly...

Mar 10, 2019

Janice Spencer, 79, passed peacefully in her home March 10, 2019. She was born November 30, 1939, in Marion, Indiana, to Oral and Cesta Hobbs.

She will be very much missed by her loving family and friends.

Her graveside service will be on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

Mar 5, 2019

Raj Muni Verma, 81, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was married to the late Dr. Ram Pratap Verma. Raj was born in Pyu, Burma. After her marriage, she moved to India for four years and then moved to The United States in 1976 to provide a better future for her...

Mar 4, 2019

Susan Carol Fiske went home to be with the Lord in the early morning on March 4, 2019. Susan was born on June 27, 1950 in the District of Columbia and resided in Beaches area and in Jacksonville, FL.

Susan proudly attended Beth Israel Messianic Synagogue in Jacksonville, FL and also attended Neptune Baptist Church. She was...

Mar 3, 2019

Beckii Zinn Narusas passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019 with her husband Victor at her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 6, 1958.

Beckii was a loving wife, mother and friend. She grew up in Texas and as a young adult moved to California...

Mar 1, 2019

Michelle Christine Beck, 51, passed away March 1, 2019 in Jacksonville Beach, FL. She was born December 2, 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and grew up in Orange Park, FL, moving to the beaches in 2002 with her family.

Michelle was a fiercely loyal mother, daughter, sister, wife, aunt, Nana and friend. She was so many things...

Feb 25, 2019

Helen K. Leigh, 95, passed away February 25, 2019.  She was born July 9, 1923 in Jerseyville, IL. Helen  raised her family in Alton, IL and retired to Atlantic Beach, FL in 1997.

Helen graduated from Jerseyville High school, then received her nursing diploma at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She made great friends there,...