Obituaries

May 9, 2019

Phyllis Lee Vogt, 91, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on May 9, 2019.  She was born on March 1, 1928 to Otto and Mattie Vogt in Evansville, Indiana.  She lived in Evansville until 1981 when she moved to the beaches.  She enjoyed sewing, knitting and cross stitch.  Phyllis was a member of the Longtime Newcomers of the Beaches.

May 8, 2019

Girard “Jerry” Yeager best friend and husband to Rose Mustillo-Yeager, passed away on May 8, 2019. Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1931, he spent most of his years in Nutley, New Jersey until he moved to Atlantic Beach in 2004 with his wife. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 where he served 4 years.

Jerry had a wonderful sense...

May 7, 2019

John Gagnon passed away peacefully at the age of 28 on May 7, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida.

John proudly served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard and was honorably discharged after 6 years of service. He was an honor graduate of USF, majoring in Physical Therapy. He thrived on helping people overcome their physical limitations and...

May 6, 2019

Claire Radoslovich Clark, age 87, of Arbor Terrace Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Mayo Hospital Jacksonville. Her cause of death was a paralyzing stroke.

Claire was an artist and a New Yorker, known for her glazed clay figurative sculptures. She held degrees from Bennington College and Cranbrook Academy of Art as...

May 6, 2019

Richard L. Fail Jr, 68, passed away May 6th, 2019. He was born June 12th, 1950 in Newport, Rhode Island. He lived in Fall River, Massachusetts during his early childhood, and spent the remainder of his life predominantly in Neptune Beach, Florida.

During his life, Rick was an air traffic controller and served 3 years in the...

May 4, 2019

William “Bill” Carol Hildebrandt, born December 3, 1936 died peacefully surrounded by family on May 4, 2019.  He was the son of Leonhardt August and Gladys Cherry, and born in Baltimore, MD.

He was predeceased by his devoted wife of 54 years, Arden.  Bill and Arden retired to Pawley’s Island in 1997 after spending 36 years in...

May 4, 2019

Christine P. Harrell, 87, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Mrs. Harrell was born on February 25, 1932 in Eastman, GA, to the late James H. Pickett and Essiline Simmons. She moved to the Atlantic Beach area in 1965 with her (5) children and now late husband Naaman R. Harrell, USN RET.

Mrs. Harrell spent...

May 3, 2019

Calvin Currell Southern, 82, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2019. He was born February 27, 1937 in Pulaski, VA to the late Everett Jordan and Zelma Mildred (Jennings) Southern.

In his early years, Mr. Southern worked on his family farm, drove a school bus morning and evening while also working at the boat dock. Upon high...

May 3, 2019

On Friday, May 3, 2019, Vincent L. Downs, loving father of 5 children, passed away at the age of 87 in Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Vince was born on November 25, 1931 in New York City to Charles and Helen (Norkus) Downs. On October 30, 1953, he married Eva St. Clair. They raised four daughters and one son....

May 1, 2019

Our sweet Kevin Patrick Ryan, 51, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2019 after a battle with cancer.

Kevin had a wonderful sense of humor, loved his family, and loved playing guitar.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, James, Sr. and Suzanna; brothers, James, Jr., Michael (Amy), and...

Apr 29, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Young Duke, Sr. passed away on April 29, 2019 at Hadlow Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Florida.  He was born August 7, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia to Inda Limbo Duke and Garland Thomas Duke. He became an Eagle Scout and later became a leader for the Boy Scouts.

He is predeceased by his parents, daughter Lynn...

Apr 29, 2019

Joseph R. Fafard of Jacksonville, Florida and a native of East Haven, CT, passed away April 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Joseph was born August 29, 1926 in Fairhaven, MA. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific theatre on the 64 L Cruise USS Vincennes and in the...

Apr 28, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Hulett, 60, peacefully joined his Savior on the morning of April 28, 2019.

A Jacksonville native, Bobby was born to Allen and JoAnne Hulett on September 17, 1958. During his youth, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on cars alongside his best friend. Over the summer of 1975, Bobby met the love of his life....

Apr 28, 2019

Jolene Collins Myers, age 90, passed away peacefully April 28,2019. She was born May 5, 1928, to her loving parents Myrtle and Reverend Cree Collins in South Boston, VA.  She married her soul mate Julius A. Myers in December 1946 and spent the next 61 years taking care of him in every way. He preceded her in death in...

Apr 24, 2019

Dorothy Miller Jones, of Atlantic Beach Florida, died April 24th, 2019 at the age of 93. Dorothy was born July 4, 1925 in Boonton, New Jersey, to Otto and Elsie Schubert. She graduated from Penn State University and later continued graduate work at UNF. She had a distinguished career in early childhood education and was a pioneer in the...

Apr 19, 2019

David W. McMullen, 71, of Ponte Vedra Beach Florida, went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2019 while on vacation in Auckland, New Zealand.

David was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on May 10, 1947, the first son to Lowell and Lois McMullen.  He attended Mace Elementary and New Ross High School where he graduated as...

Apr 19, 2019

Gary Kenney passed away April 19, 2019, at the age of 30. Gary is survived by his loving mother and father Denise and Joseph Kenney, and sister Caitlin, among other family and friends. His playful sense of humor, keen insights, and generous spirit will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,...

Apr 18, 2019

Edna “Sue” Key, 92, went to be with the Lord on April 18th, 2019. She was born in Kemper County, MS. Sue graduated from Rush Memorial Hospital School for Nursing in Meridian, MS. She worked at Stabler’s Infirmary in Greenville, AL for 20 years before moving to Jacksonville Beach where she retired as Director of Nursing at Beaches Hospital....

Apr 18, 2019

Roy Alan Stark 70, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Oak View Rehabilitation Center, Orange Park, FL. Roy served in the United States Army as a heavy cable installation specialist and was a proud member of the American Legion. He was a committed and loyal friend, always there and ready when needed. He will be missed and...

Apr 9, 2019

Georganna Stephens of Ponte Vedra died April 9, 2019 with her son and daughter-in-law at her side.

She was the first of three children of John and Eva Schumacher, born February 14, 1927 in Seymour, Illinois.

She graduated from Bedford Indiana High School, married her high school sweetheart and gave birth to her only son....