Obituaries

Patricia Brannam

Patricia Brannam

Jul 12, 2025

Patricia ("Trish”) Brannam quietly passed away at her home in Jacksonville, Florida, on July 12, 2025.

Born on December 31, 1954, Trish was a proud native of Jacksonville, Florida, graduating from Ribault High School in the class of 1974, and resided on the First Coast her entire life.

Trish devoted her professional life to Blue Cross Blue Shield in Jacksonville until her...

Marjorie Ann Rebis

Marjorie Ann Rebis

Jul 12, 2025

Marjorie Ann Rebis, 86, passed away July 12, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1938, in Niagara Falls, NY. She grew up in Niagara Falls, NY, then raised her children in Pittsburgh, PA. She then retired to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

Marjorie graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in Chemistry. She went on to teach High School Science. She...

Virginia Irene McCaslin

Virginia Irene McCaslin

Jun 30, 2025

Ginny McCaslin passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 30, 2025, at the age of 80, at the McGraw Hospice Center in Jacksonville, Florida, following a recent illness.

Born on July 8, 1944, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Fred and Frances Valle, Ginny attended Union Area High School - Class of 1962 and graduated from Slippery Rock University...

Hazel Piermatteo

Hazel Piermatteo

Jul 14, 2025

Hazel G. Piermatteo, a woman of remarkable grace and tenacity, departed this world on July 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida, cradled in the tender embrace of her beloved husband, Tony Piermatteo, with whom she shared a profound partnership for 35 cherished years. Born on March 15, 1947, in the quaint town of Wedowee, Alabama, Hazel embarked on a journey characterized...

Barbara Drake Glass

Barbara Drake Glass

Jul 14, 2025

GLASS – Barbara Drake Glass, 72, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away July 14, 2025. 

Allan Andre Atkins

Allan Andre Atkins

Jul 13, 2025

Allan Andre’ Atkins, age 56, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13th, 2025, in the hospital surrounded by family, following a five-year illness. Allan is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy and his two children, Ian and Everett, all of Jacksonville, FL. He also leaves behind his brothers-in-law Jimmy Roche, Mark Cornell, and John Healy; his...

Pushpa Gandotra

Pushpa Gandotra

Jul 12, 2025

The passing of Pushpa Gandotra is announced with heavy hearts. She passed away on July 12 at the age of 87, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Gurdaspur on January 12, Pushpa lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Pushpa was a devoted wife to her late husband, Jagdish, a nurturing mother...

Maura T. Wilburn

Maura T. Wilburn

Jul 9, 2025

Mary Teresa (McLoughlin) Wilburn, affectionately known as Maura, went home to the Lord on July 9, 2025, at the age of 87.

Maura was born on August 14, 1937, in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to Michael and Mary Anne (McCullagh) McLoughlin. She was one of three children, along with her brothers Martin (predeceased) and Michael.

She earned her degree in Home...

William "Kim" Hensley

William "Kim" Hensley

Jul 6, 2025

William Kimberly “Kim” Hensley, a devoted husband, father, brother, and “Papa” passed away on July 6, 2025 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 

Born in 1952 to Elizabeth and Paul Hensley, Kim grew up in Sanford, NC, where he played center for the 1968 State Champion Sanford Central football team. He graduated from NC State University with degrees in Recreation and Parks...

Lauren Riley Stafford

Lauren Riley Stafford

Jul 5, 2025



In Loving Memory of Lauren Riley Stafford

A Life of Love and Service

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Heaven gained an angel. Following her courageous 12-year battle with cancer, Lauren Riley Stafford peacefully passed away. She was surrounded by love to the very end, and we still feel the love she shared so freely with all of us in our hearts. Her...

Patricia L. Matsalla

Patricia L. Matsalla

Jul 3, 2025

Patricia L. Matsalla 86, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Robert Geis

Wayne Robert Geis

2025

Wayne “Buddy” Geis

 Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Coach, and Friend

Wayne R. Geis, affectionately known as "Buddy," passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Buddy's life was marked by passion, purpose, and a deep connection with those around him.

Buddy's career as a collegiate and professional football coach took him across the country, but his heart found a...

Mahendrasinh Gharia

Mahendrasinh Gharia

Jul 2, 2025

Mahendrasinh Gharia, 81, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 02, 2025.

Jerry Lionel McKinney

Jerry Lionel McKinney

Jun 30, 2025

Jerry Lionel McKinney of Valdosta, Georgia passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, in Community Hospice of Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Dallas, Texas on July 23,1936 to Willie Ilean (Bill) and Daniel Leake McKinney of Paris, Texas. As a child, Jerry loved being mischievous, always outdoors, playing sports, and bass fishing. 

Jerry graduated from Paris High School in 1954....

Raymond E. Gianni

Raymond E. Gianni

Jun 29, 2025

Raymond E. Gianni 80, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. 

Jerry Alton Ferguson

Jerry Alton Ferguson

Jun 27, 2025

Jerry Alton Ferguson 85, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary. 

Daniel Young

Daniel Young

Jun 27, 2025

Daniel Sharp Young, 81, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Born on Feb. 28, 1944, in Swainsboro, Georgia, Dan lived an interesting life filled with travel, friends, and family.

Dan attended Dupont High School in Jacksonville and served in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University in 1972 with a B.A....

Brandon Douglas Jacobs

Brandon Douglas Jacobs

Jun 24, 2025

Brandon Douglas Jacobs, 50, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1975, in Provo, UT, to Douglas Earl Jacobs and Linda Louise Walker Jacobs.

Brandon was the only son of Doug and Linda and a beloved brother to five sisters. He grew up in a home centered...

Larry A. Baldwin, Sr.

Larry A. Baldwin, Sr.

Jun 21, 2025

Larry Allen Baldwin, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on July 19, 1983, in Slidell, Louisiana, Larry's life journey was one marked by love, determination, and an unwavering commitment to his family and friends.

As a self-motivated entrepreneur, Larry established a well-respected local business in Jacksonville, where...

Olga P Prat

Olga P Prat

2025

In Loving Memory of Olga Prat

June 29, 1923- June 20, 2025

With profound sorrow and immense love, we announce the passing of Olga Prat, who departed this life peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 101. She was surrounded by her family – just as she had always surrounded us – with warmth, care, and unconditional love.

Olga was born...