Obituaries

Mar 28, 2018

Ronald “Joe” Joseph Rhodes passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the age of 63.

Survived by his sister Kelly; niece Cameron; brother Michael (Amanda); nephew James (Ashley); grandnephew Rhythm; and grandniece Phoenix.  Predeceased by his father, Ronald T. Rhodes; mother, Martha J. Rhodes; brother James. T. Rhodes; and sister, Robin L. Burke.

Joe loved the beaches,...

Mar 26, 2018

Penny Leigh Singleton Riley, aged 77, born January 26, 1941 passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 to be with our Lord. She was a longtime resident of Atlantic Beach. She was a graduate of Fletcher High School. Penny attended FSCJ and was a nurse at Beaches Baptist. Penny was dedicated to her church and was involved in ministries...

Mar 25, 2018

Josephine LaMendola Murphy, 82, passed away while visiting her oldest daughter in Pelion, SC on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born in Mineola, NY.  Josephine previously lived in Atlantic Beach, FL for 31 years; Newport Richie, VA for over 10 years; and presently resided in King George, VA with her youngest daughter.

Survived by her...

Mar 23, 2018

Sadly, Robert “Bob” Ouellette, 87, passed away March 23, 2018 after a six-year struggle with Multiple Myeloma. He was at home surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Bob was born March 20, 1931 in Newburyport, MA.

He leaves behind his wife, Mary Frances; daughters, Barbara Ouellette and Cathy Lambert (Brian); grandsons, Ray Deal, Jr. (Katie)...

Mar 22, 2018

James V. Gelsomino, 72, passed away March 22, 2018. He was born September 23, 1945 in Mount Vernon, New York. James was an active parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years.

Before his retirement, James was employed as a Physicist at both Baptist Medical Center- Downtown and Florida...

Mar 21, 2018

Vincent J. Ruffalo, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on March 21, 2018.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 4, 1930, and he is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marie Smith Ruffalo, their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  They have lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, for the past 30+ years.

Vincent...

Mar 20, 2018

Charles T. Huggins, Jr., 75, of Jacksonville, FL, died on March 20, 2018. He was a graduate of Hapeville (GA) High School, Class of 1960, and of Georgia State University, Class of 1964.  From 1964 through 1970 he served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviator.  He was a Vietnam Veteran and Life Member of VFW and American Legion....

Mar 20, 2018

Quinton Gray, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2018.  Quinton, who was known to his family, many friends and students as “Q” or simply “The Man”, was born on October 18, 1934 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Lester and Lola Gray.   Quinton spent his childhood years and early education in Oklahoma City, OK before joining...

Mar 20, 2018

Calvin Gene Tuggle, 85, passed away on March 20, 2018 after a short illness.  He was born September 15, 1932 in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He grew up in Jacksonville, FL and retired to the beaches area in 1993.

Cal attended Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, The University of Florida and served in the Army...

Mar 18, 2018

Jerry Ann Hartwig Doster was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 22, 1948 and passed away on March 18, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.  The daughter of a career Air Force officer, she lived and travelled in numerous locations across the country and the world.  She began high school at Clark Air Force base in the Philippines and made lifelong...

Mar 17, 2018

Douglas “Doug” Warren McNeill, 75, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida died Saturday, March 17th, 2018 after a long and valiant battle with cancer.  Doug was born December 26, 1942 in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Kent State University with a BA in Architecture.  After graduation, he served in the US Army Reserves as a medic. Doug enjoyed a long...

Mar 16, 2018

Shuda, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and lots of love on March 16, 2018.  She was born on May 6, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA.  She left school early to work as a telephone operator while she helped support her family as they recovered from the Great Depression.  She fell in love with the man...

Mar 13, 2018

Marvin Douglas Metheny II, 75, of Jacksonville Beach, FL  passed away March 13, 2018.

No services.

Mar 12, 2018

Norman Frank Taylor went to Heaven on March 12th 2018 at the age of 91.

He was the first born son of Belle & Fred Taylor and was raised and educated in Lowell, Massachusetts.

He graduated from Lowell High School and was the Colonel of the Boys Regiment. Norman sung in many boys and choral...

Mar 12, 2018

Dr. James Lyons, 95, passed away peacefully March 12, 2018.  Born in Georgesville, Ohio to Thurman and Ethel Lyons, Jim served during WWII with the US Navy.  After the war he attended Wittenberg University and graduated from The Ohio State University Dental School.  He then rejoined the Navy as an officer in 1952 and retired as a Captain after...

Mar 12, 2018

Patrick Garriott Raymond, 34, of Los Gatos, Calif., passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 in Jacksonville, Fla.

His memorial service will be held at 1pm Wednesday, March 21 at Redeemer Church in Ponte Vedra, Fla. with Pastor Sean Yost and Pastor David Sheffield of Redeemer Church, officiating.

Patrick was born in San Jose, Calif....

Mar 11, 2018

Reserved and quiet, but not reticent. Kevin Francis O’Gara was steadfast, in his beliefs, in his friendships, in his family, in business. Those who knew him were impressed by his kindness and integrity. He was a model to his employees of how to do business, and to his friends and children of how to live. An Atlanta native, Kevin’s...

Mar 10, 2018

Tim Webster (b. April 6, 1943 - d. March 10, 2018), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Baptist Heart Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida due to complications after a heart attack.

Tim was born in Kalasin,Thailand to Dur and Lurn Pukongtong.  She worked hard to help provide a good life for...

Mar 8, 2018

Louise Brown McCranie, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2018.  She was born in Homer, Georgia and moved to the beaches in 1955 with her husband Stan.

Louise was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville Beach for 56 years, serving as a Sunday school teacher...

Mar 7, 2018

Kathleen (Kiki) Louise McCarthy Coderre, 69, passed away on March 7, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida.  She grew up in Rockford, Illinois and resided in both Virginia and Florida.

Kiki retired from Xerox Corporation after 25 years working as a systems analyst in both Richmond, Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to that she taught Social Studies and English....