Obituaries

Darrell "Keith" Rash

Darrell "Keith" Rash

Oct 7, 2025

In loving memory of a life so beautifully lived and a heart so deeply loved. Darrell Keith Rash 67, born March 29th, 1958, and resided in Hiddenite NC passed away in Jacksonville, Florida, Oct.7th 2025, after a very hard-fought battle against a very aggressive terminal illness. He attended Mt Nebo Church in Hiddenite, NC. Keith last worked at JC Steel...

Richard P. Cueroni

Richard P. Cueroni

Oct 13, 2025

Rear Admiral Richard P. Cueroni, U. S. Coast Guard (Retired) passed away on October 13, 2025, at the age of 95.

A graduate of the U. S. Coast Guard Academy and Distinguished Graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he spent 36 years on active duties both at sea and ashore. In his Coast Guard career, he served on...

David Lee Lane

David Lee Lane

Oct 8, 2025

David Lee Lane, 55, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on October 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elmer Lee and Melba Frakes Lane; his maternal grandparents, Ralph Eugene Swain and Anna Lee Bolton Stockwell; his uncle, Rhondal Lane; and his aunt, Linda (Jo) Lane. David was a devoted husband, son, brother, and friend.

He is survived...

Gregory Francis Zuza

Gregory Francis Zuza

Oct 8, 2025

Gregory Francis Zuza, 49, passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of October 8, 2025. Greg was born on September 3, 1976, in Point Pleasant, NJ and spent his childhood in Crystal Lake, IL; Wayne, NJ; and Barrington, IL. As an adult, Greg lived in Palm Coast, FL before recently moving to Jacksonville Beach, FL this past year.

At an early...

Patricia Jeanette Fermier

Patricia Jeanette Fermier

Oct 8, 2025

Patricia Fermier, 79, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. Born on May 16, 1946, in Jacksonville, Florida, Pat was the daughter of Betty Peer Chitty and Eugene S. Peer.

Pat, along with her late husband Bob, was an avid sea fisherman. When they weren’t on their boat, they enjoyed dancing the jitterbug and other swing styles....

Joseph Allen Cashwell

Joseph Allen Cashwell

Oct 7, 2025

Allen Cashwell, a proud veteran, devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Jacksonville, Florida. Born and raised with Southern roots and an adventurous spirit, Allen lived a full life. He honorably served his country as a Master Chief in the United States Navy, dedicating 25 years of service and completing five sea deployments...

Ben Viar Pundamiera

Ben Viar Pundamiera

Oct 7, 2025

Ben Viar Pundamiera, 76, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away October 7, 2025. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. John's Catholic Church on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00 am.

Dr. Peggyann M. Zaenger

Dr. Peggyann M. Zaenger

Oct 6, 2025

Dr. Peggyann M. Zaenger, 74, died at home unexpectedly on Oct. 5, 2025, following a brief illness. As a Doctor of Clinical Pharmacy, she spent most of her adult life in Jacksonville, FL, as both a professor at the University of Florida in Gainesville and as an instructor, medical advisor, Family Practice Residency Program team member, and drug researcher at...

John Edward Clarkson

John Edward Clarkson

Oct 5, 2025

John Edward Clarkson, retired Norfolk Circuit Court Judge, passed away on October 5, 2025, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. He was greatly admired for his judicial temperament, character, unfailing courtesy, fairness, and wise decisions.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois, he was the son of John Palmer Clarkson and Mildred Stitt Clarkson. Following his father’s death, his mother moved to Washington, D.C.,...

Stephanie Diuguid Kuhling

Stephanie Diuguid Kuhling

Oct 4, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Stephanie Diuguid Kuhling

Stephanie Diuguid Kuhling, 92, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 4, surrounded by the family she cherished. Born May 31, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stephen Sampson and Virginia Davis Diuguid, Stephanie’s life was marked by curiosity, compassion, and an unwavering love for family.

Raised in Rochester, New York, Stephanie went on...

Phyllis Scott

Phyllis Scott

Oct 3, 2025

Phyllis Omeda Scott, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, under the loving care of Community Hospice and her devoted caregivers at Cypress Village Rehab. 

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 25, 1930, Phyllis lived a life rich in accomplishments, love, and a deep commitment to nurturing both nature and the...

Lisa Monique Jones Hall

Lisa Monique Jones Hall

Sep 30, 2025

Lisa Monique Jones Hall, 57, of Atlantic Beach, FL entered into eternal rest on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family as she took her final breath.

Born July 3, 1968, in the Canal Zone, Panama, to Ret. USN Capt. Albert Jones and his wife Lola, Lisa was the second of three daughters.

Motherhood was Lisa’s life’s mission, and her children...

Will C Chaffee, III

Will C Chaffee, III

Sep 27, 2025

Will C Chaffee, III, born on December 29, 1950, in Wamego, Kansas, passed away on September 27, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. He was surrounded by family, enjoying a calm farewell with his favorite worship music playing in the background. His final moments were filled with love and peace.

A respected figure in real estate development and franchise sales,...

Charles Douglas Van Sickle

Charles Douglas Van Sickle

Sep 27, 2025

Born on August 12, 1941, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Charles grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and then LSU (Louisiana State University). Over the course of his life and career, he lived in many cities—Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; San Francisco, CA; Morristown, NJ—before ultimately retiring to the place he considered home, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Charles...

Elaine Mae Hiscock

Elaine Mae Hiscock

Sep 24, 2025

Hiscock--Elaine M. went to be with her Lord when she passed away in Jacksonville, Florida, on September 24, at age 86.

 She was born in the Boston area, to Samuel and Ursula Clarke, both of whom emigrated from Newfoundland during the great depression. 

She married the love of her life, Phil, when she was only 18. When asked how she knew he...

Col. (ret.) James R. Gregoire, MD

Col. (ret.) James R. Gregoire, MD

Sep 23, 2025

Colonel (ret. USA) Dr. James Robert Gregoire, MD passed away in Jacksonville Florida after a sudden battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and co-workers.

Jim was born in 1960 in Pontiac Michigan but from 3 months onwards he was a son of Minnesota. Raised by Dr. Earl Gregoire, an OBGYN at Bemidji Community Hospital, and Donna Sandgren, a...

Marie Elizabeth O'Neill

Marie Elizabeth O'Neill

2025

Marie Elizabeth O'Neill passed away in the early hours on September 21st at her home in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL at the age of 92 with her oldest daughter by her side. Marie was born on October 10, 1932, in Queens, NY. She was the only child of Clyde M Squires and Jean Squires (nee Cacciatore). She graduated high school...

Kenneth DeCray

Kenneth DeCray

Sep 19, 2025

Kenneth John DeCray, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on September 19, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, at the age of 82, after a long illness, surrounded by his cherished family. Born on November 18, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kenneth led a life marked by dedication, humor, and an unmatched skill set that garnered the admiration of many.

A...

Henry T. Hughes

Henry T. Hughes

Sep 19, 2025

Henry T. Hughes, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Henry was beloved by his family and friends for his selfless heart, generosity, humor and world-class storytelling. He was a son, husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, colleague and mentor to so many people who will miss him dearly.

Henry was born...

Alden Richards

Alden Richards

Sep 14, 2025



Edward Alden Richards Jr., known to many simply as Alden or AR, passed away on September 14, 2025.

Born on February 21, 1954, in Philadelphia to Alden Sr. and Lorraine, Alden was the oldest of five siblings. He grew up in Ocean City, New Jersey, where his love for the ocean began. Alden spent his early years surfing alongside his brothers...