Obituaries

Carson Leapley

Carson Leapley

Mar 20, 2025

Carson Joseph Leapley passed away, Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida where he grew up and drove fast.

Carson was born on the beautiful summer morning of July 10, 2000, at St Lukes Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida to Robert and Jeanie (Daugherty) Leapley. He was baptized on Sunday, September 3, 2000, by Monsignor Logan. Joseph P....

Michael O'Donnell

Michael O'Donnell

Mar 27, 2025

Michael A. O'Donnell passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. An obituary and service information will be available in the coming days. 

Barbara Bowden

Barbara Bowden

Mar 25, 2025

Barbara Georgeine Bowden, 82, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida passed away on March 25, 2025, after a valiant fight with cancer. In the days preceding her death, she was surrounded by many members of her family who came from near and far to share their love of her with her.

Georgeine was born on October 6, 1942, to Michael and Helen...

Barry G McCoy

Barry G McCoy

2025

Barry G McCoy, 62, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away from an extended illness on March 25, 2025.

Barry was born March 30, 1962, in Salem, Indiana to Jerry and Shirley (Patton) McCoy. Barry moved many times as a child because his father was in the Navy. Barry moved to Jacksonville, Florida from Seymour, Indiana in 1980 at the age of 17....

Sharmishtha B. Patel

Sharmishtha B. Patel

Mar 25, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sharmishtha Bharat Shivabhai Patel on March 25, 2025, at the age of 83. Sharmishtha was the beloved wife of Bharat for 60 wonderful years, a loving mother to Nirav (and his wife Nijal) and Sonal, and a doting grandmother to Rakhil, Rajeev, and Ravi. She was also a...

Deborah Angelique Farabeau

Deborah Angelique Farabeau

Mar 24, 2025

Deborah Angelique Farabeau, 72, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born March 20, 1953 to Clinton and Marion Brown in Charleston, South Carolina.

Her Memorial Service will be held at Sawgrass Beach Club & Pavilion in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Byron Earl Hodnett

Byron Earl Hodnett

Mar 24, 2025

Byron Earl Hodnett, 80, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2025, as the result of an aneurysm.

Byron was born January 15, 1945, in Valley, AL to John and Dorothy Crowder Hodnett and moved to LaGrange, GA at age ten. He was a proud graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology having attended on a full academic...

Bhagvanbhai Patel

Bhagvanbhai Patel

Mar 23, 2025

Bhagvanbhai Patel Passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 at his home in Jacksonville, Florida. 

A traditional Hindu funeral Service will begin at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025 in Quinn Shalz Funeral Home Located at 3600 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. 

Katherine Ann Fager

Katherine Ann Fager

Mar 23, 2025

Katherine Ann (Dunnam) Fager, born on January 31, 1940, entered into the presence of the Lord on March 23, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Katherine is survived by her two sons, Daniel (Brenda) Fager and Terry (Christi) Fager, and her two daughters, Suzy (Keith)...

Dedra "DeeDee" Gale Torelli

Dedra "DeeDee" Gale Torelli

Mar 21, 2025

There are people who walk this earth with a quiet kind of power. Not the kind that shouts, not the kind that demands, but the kind that holds you steady when the world starts to shake. Dedra Gale Torelli was one of those people.

With heavy hearts, we announce her unexpected passing on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on...

Kenneth James Wojcik

Kenneth James Wojcik

Mar 19, 2025

Kenneth Wojcik, beloved husband of the late Carol and loving father of Kristin and Steven (Stephanie) passed away on March 19, 2025. He was a cherished brother of Rick (Jan) and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Services will be held on Saturday, March 29 at Quinn Shalz Family Funeral Home, 3600 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL...

Wilfred A. Macauley

Wilfred A. Macauley

Mar 19, 2025

Wilfred Augustus Macauley, at the age of 72, was called peacefully to be home with the Lord on March 19, 2025. He was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Wilfred and Betsy Abioseh Macauley on August 7, 1952. Wilfred’s parents instilled in him a drive for continuous learning and advancement. He attended Tabernacle Primary school and Bishop Johnson Secondary school...

Ronald C. Jones

Ronald C. Jones

Mar 15, 2025

Ronald C. Jones, 90, passed away March 15, 2025. Ron was born October 2, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He was an only child to wonderful parents, Charles and Celeste Jones. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Wauwatosa High School, where he went on to attend Wentworth Military Academy for two years. Ron then transferred to Carroll College, now Carroll...

Gerard Thomas VanderLinde

Gerard Thomas VanderLinde

Mar 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerard Thomas VanderLinde, who passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on March 13, 2025.

Gerard Thomas VanderLinde was born on March 27, 1943 in New York City to Herman and Kathryn VanderLinde. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Gerry was known for his...

Mabel J. Thompson

Mabel J. Thompson

Mar 12, 2025

Mabel J. Thompson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at the age of 93 in Campbell Place, Bellefontaine. Born on March 27, 1931, in Mingo, Ohio, Mabel lived a life filled with love and devotion.

Mabel was known for her kind, gentle spirit—a loving mother whose heart overflowed with pride for her family. She...

Stephen L. Murphy

Stephen L. Murphy

Mar 8, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Leroy Murphy, 75, passed away on March 8, 2025. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 1, 1949. He was a graduate of Satellite Beach High School and the University of South Florida.

Steve was an avid surfer who spent most of his twenties traveling throughout Central and South America in search of the “Endless Summer” and perfect...

Bonnie Heipt Gause

Bonnie Heipt Gause

Mar 4, 2025

My beloved mother Bonnie Heipt Gause passed away on Tuesday March 5th. She was born in the small town of New London, Connecticut. While still a young child she moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she raised (as is survived by) her two children, Brad and Kim. More than 30 years ago she and her husband moved to the up-and-coming city...

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell

Mar 4, 2025

Marjorie Mary Herche Bidwell, 90, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Please check back for the full obituary. 

Suzanne Vogel McRee

Suzanne Vogel McRee

Mar 2, 2025

Suzanne Vogel McRee, 83, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born July 11, 1941, to Glennwood and Mary Elizabeth Cree in Newark, Ohio. She graduated from Newark High School in 1959 and later that year she married James L. McRee.

Suzanne was a member of Eastern Star for many years. She excelled at golf. Suzanne...

Ann Elizabeth (Nanny) Riker

Ann Elizabeth (Nanny) Riker

Feb 28, 2025

Ann Riker, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur Riker; daughters, Cheryl Cloin (Jerry) and Candy Petrucci; grandson, Ronnie Waterman Jr. and Michael Waterman; and daughter-in-law, Gale “Yaya” Lucas.

Ann’s legacy lives on through her loving children: Leonard Lucas,...

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