Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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.,...
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lowell Leon Breeding
Sep 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lowell Breeding October 16, 1939 – September 11, 2025
Lowell Leon Breeding Sr., 85, of Neptune Beach, FL, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born in Big Creek, West Virginia, on October 16, 1939.
A well-known and respected figure in the local fishing community, Lowell spent countless hours on the water and earned a reputation as...
Kathleen Brindley
Sep 11, 2025
After many years of illness, Kathleen Brindley, 71, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully at home with the support of her family and hospice care on September 11, 2025. She was born on December 1, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Donald J. and Caroline D. Brindley.
Kathleen was known for her sharp sense of humor, straightforward nature, and appreciation for...
Som Dayal
Sep 10, 2025
Som Dayal, 94, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away September 10, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Quinn Shalz Funeral Home on September 19, 2025 starting at 10:00 AM.
Sandy Ann Cotton
Sep 8, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Ann Cotton, 56, centered her life around family and friends. Born on January 30, 1969, in Poughkeepsie, New York, she grew up in Lagrangeville and graduated from Arlington High School in 1987. She continued her education at SUNY Binghamton, earning a degree in Management Information Systems in 1991.
That same year, Sandy met Neil Cotton when they both began...
Georgia Heitkemper
Sep 7, 2025
Georgia May Heitkemper passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on May 1, 1924, in Louisville, Kentucky, to George and Katherine (Cress) Heitkemper. Georgia attended St. Elizabeth of Hungary Elementary School and Louisville Girls High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce from the University of Louisville.
In 1942, she began...
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