Obituaries
Dr. Bernardo Manuel Utset
Oct 18, 2024
Dr. Bernardo “Bernie” Manuel Utset, 66, passed away October 18th, 2024. He was born January 21st, 1958, in Chicago but moved and spent his formative years in Plantation, FL. Bernie graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1980. He started medical school at St. George’s University before transferring and graduating from the Miller...
Elaine Perry Atkins
Oct 17, 2024
Elaine Perry Atkins died on October 17, 2024, in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She was 95 years old. Distinguished by her bright and curious mind, generosity and wry sense of humor, Elaine lived a remarkable life.
Born in Manhattan on July 16, 1929, Elaine was the only child of Terese Carneval and Gray Perry. She grew up in New York and attended...
Carol H. Gist
Oct 9, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Carol Hartman Gist, who left us far too soon on October 9, 2024.
Carol spent her life-giving kindness and strength to all who knew her. She spent over 20 years as a Christ Church Episcopal Church as a preschool teacher and retired from Republic Services as a...
Thomas Riley O'Neal
Oct 8, 2024
Thomas Riley O’Neal, Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Brother in-law, Uncle and Great Friend passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on October 8th, 2024, at Baptist South Hospital after a short battle with Lung & Brain Cancer. His wife Maggie and son Kevin and some Dear Friends were by his side.
Thomas was born in Louisville, KY to Thelma &...
Janie Lorene Gibson
Oct 8, 2024
Janie Lorene Gibson passed away October 8, 2024, after a brief illness. Lorene was born March 4, 1938, in Westminster, South Carolina. A graduate of Berry College with a master's degree from Nova University, Lorene taught school at S.P. Livingston, Mayport and Neptune Beach Elementary Schools. I addition, Lorene taught in Turkey, Germany, and on Long Island, New York.
Lorene was...
Mary O. Harris
Oct 8, 2024
MARY O. HARRIS, born in St Francisville, LA on September 1, 1935, went to sleep peacefully on October 8, 2024.
She is the daughter of the late Feltus and Elizabeth Thornton Cavalier, devoted wife to the late Herbert Harris Jr., loving mother to Gregory H. Harris Sr.; Reginald J. Harris Sr.; Patricia Harris Domino; Deborah Henson (late Cedric) and Henrietta “Retta”...
Paul Andrew Stiehl Jr.
2024
Paul Andrew “Pop” Stiehl Jr went to join his beloved Ruthie in heaven on October 7th, 2024, after a short illness. Pop was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 16, 1932, to Paul Andrew Stiehl and Grace Piasecki Stiehl. He grew up in the Navy projects in South Philly. His father worked as a merchant seaman. Paul seniors’ proudest achievement...
William "Liam" Ander Mroz Mathews
Oct 4, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, grandson, great grandson, cousin, nephew, and friend, Liam Mroz Mathews, who left us far too soon at the age of 15. Liam’s brief yet impactful journey ended on Friday, October 4, 2024, leaving an unfillable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
William (Liam) Ander...
Valentina Lucianne Bhurwal
Oct 4, 2024
Valentina Lucianne Grabulis Bhurwal passed away on October 4, 2024, with family by her side. Valentina was born on October 13, 1989, in Ostashkov, Russia. In June 1994, when Valentina was almost 5 years of age, she was adopted from the orphanage in Ostashkov, Russia, by her adoptive parents, Jim and Micheline Grabulis. Ostashkov is located on the southern shore...
Murrel Vivian (McKenzie) Homan
Oct 2, 2024
Murrel Vivian (McKenzie) Homan, 97, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Murrel was born on September 18, 1927, in Okeechobee, Florida to James A. and Carrie (Newell) McKenzie.
Murrel was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Wallace E. Homan (1991), herhusband of 54 months, Sam Eppes (2006);...
Kimberly Lynn Hatchcock
Oct 1, 2024
Kimberly “Kim” Lynn Hatchcock was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world suddenly on October 1, 2024, at age 51. She was born to Steve and Lynn Hatchcock. She grew up in Rockledge, FL and relocated to Jacksonville, FL after graduating high school, where she spent the remainder of her life.
Kim was a kind and generous...
Brenda Sue Lemmer-Miller
Sep 30, 2024
In Loving Memory of Brenda Lemmer-Miller (1954 - 2024)
Brenda (Baker) Lemmer-Miller, age 70, peacefully passed away on September 30, 2024. Born on May 21, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, Brenda’s life was a testament to hard work, love, and a passion for making the most of every moment. While she spent her early years in Saginaw, Brenda’s heart was often found...
Barbara Blocker Jocher
Sep 28, 2024
Barbara B. Jocher, 77, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on September 28, 2024. She was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and moved to Florida in 1981- first to Sarasota then to Jacksonville Beaches. She was married to Arthur H. Jocher who predeceased her in 2008. They had two children, Arthur R. Jocher (Nicole, Joseph) and Allison E. Moody (Donald,...
Dustin Henry Miller
Sep 27, 2024
In loving memory of Dustin Henry Miller (1969-2024)
Dustin Miller, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on September 27, 2024. He was 55 years old. Dustin was born on September 2, 1969 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where he spent his childhood. He moved to Jacksonville Beach in 2015.
Dustin was an active member of his church youth group...
Marcia K. Ezequelle
Sep 25, 2024
Marcia Kathryn Ezequelle Age-87 of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Wednesday September 25.2024 Vicars Landing Windsor Health Center
Marcia Was born December 16,1936 in Southampton, NY daughter of Joseph and Marguerite O'Connell; Sister, Barbara and Brother, John. Marcia attended Southampton High School where she played clarinet in the band. Upon graduation she went on to attend the University of Vermont. She graduated...
Fred A. Cattar
2024
We bid farewell to Fred Cattar, (85) a beloved son, husband, friend and beacon of light, who departed from this world 9 23 2024. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Fred was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach. An industrious and hardworking man, he was known for his clever humor, caring nature, and unwavering faith.
Fred’s...
Peter J. Waldon
Sep 20, 2024
It is with sorrow and kind remembrance that we share the passing into eternal rest of Peter J. Waldon who left us suddenly on 20, September, 2024 after sharing a week of joy with his granddaughter near his home in Naples, Italy. Peter enjoyed a fulfilling life as a friend, mentor, Nonno, and father to so many. Born on July...
Matthew Francis Peters
Sep 20, 2024
Matthew Francis Peters, beloved son, brother, cousin, and friend, passed away at age 36 on September 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with a brain tumor, surrounded by his loving family. Matthew was born on September 9, 1988, in Hartford, CT. He grew up in Colchester, CT, and was residing in Jacksonville, FL, at the time of his passing.
Matthew graduated...
Beverly Ann Koerner
Sep 19, 2024
Beverly Ann Koerner, age 86, beloved wife, mother, grandma, aunt, friend and cousin passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Beverly passed away peacefully at home in her sleep after a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Beverly loved dancing at Euclid Beach Park, fishing in Canada and the Great Lakes. Bev and Joe moved...
Randy Wilson Harrell
Sep 19, 2024
Randy Wilson Harrell, 67, passed away on September 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Eustis, Virginia and grew up in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Randy moved to Jacksonville, Florida to start a career in the trash hauling business. He then went to work at Publix in 2009 and retired in 2018.
Randy never met a...