Obituaries

Aug 22, 2017

Belva Jean McKellar, 83, passed away in the early evening of Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the McGraw Center for Caring, Mayo Clinic Campus surrounded by family and dear friends. She was born March 12, 1934 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada where she was raised. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Secretarial Science from the University of Western...

Aug 18, 2017

Wanda Lillian (Carter) Dutcher, 88, of Jacksonville Beach, Florida went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2017.  Wanda was born on March 15, 1929 in Kouchibouguac, New Brunswick, Canada to William and Isabel Carter.  She married John Keith Dutcher in 1948.  In 1960 the family moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Wanda was born to...

Aug 14, 2017

Marjorie Masser Ramsay passed away on August 14, 2017, two months short of her 99th birthday. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School and Massey Business College. She was a member of Church of the Redeemer, Anglican; Periwinkle Garden Circle; and San Jose Country Club.  She was a life member of the Baptist...

Aug 14, 2017

Virginia Bragg McCuen died peacefully at home, in Ponte Vedra Beach, on Monday, August 14, 2017, after a lengthy illness.

Virginia was born in Pelham, Georgia, June 3, 1925, and grew up in Jacksonville. She met Joseph McCuen at the Naval Air Station. They were married in 1951 and moved to Annapolis, Maryland, where he was stationed...

Aug 14, 2017

Martha Lucille Eddy Deckman was born in Frenchtown, NJ on May 10, 1920 and left us on August 14, 2017, one of five children born to Ida Jordan and George Eddy. Lucy played tennis and basketball at Frenchtown High School, and was Captain of her college basketball team at Drexel Institute of Technology where she graduated with a degree...

Aug 12, 2017

Nancy Lloyd Hickey, long-time resident of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, died August 12, 2017. Born in New York City, NY July 10, 1925, daughter of Laurence Lloyd and Helen Simon Lloyd, she graduated from Mary Mount College, Tarrytown.  She was an avid photographer, writer, traveler and animal lover.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 46...

Aug 12, 2017

LTC Thomas Wade Herren, Jr., age 84, of Jacksonville Florida, died August 12, 2017 in Jacksonville after a brief illness.  Tom was born at Ft. McPherson, GA, in 1933 to Thomas Wade and Lillian Corcoran Herren. He graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1955 and his L-2 classmates remained among his closest friends throughout his...

Aug 11, 2017

Vuokko “Vicki” Cornett, 65, passed away August 11, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. She fought an incredibly courageous battle with lung cancer for nearly four years. Vicki was known for her inspirational ethic of care, professionalism, and advocacy for her students and children.

Vicki was born on June 28, 1952, to the late Paul and Anna Vahala Kallio. ...

Aug 10, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce David Helm passed away August 10, 2107, surrounded by his family at home. Born Jan 24, 1932, in Warren PA, he served in the US Army and attended PSU and graduated with a Forestry degree. At Penn State, he met and married the Mighty Anna Mae "Mo" Webb and lived in Hermitage...

Aug 10, 2017

Gene Turner Barfield, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend died August 10, 2017 at his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.  He was 82 yrs. Old. Born and raised in Georgia, Gene was an avid sportsman; lettering in football, basketball, baseball, track and tennis.  He was recruited by the University of Florida and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  Gene...

Aug 8, 2017

Justine Rice Creveling, 79, a Ponte Vedra Beach resident for 33 years, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.  She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Rice III of Interlaken.  Following graduation from Asbury Park High School, Justine attended Glassboro State College, Glassboro, New Jersey, where...

Aug 6, 2017

Norma Ricca, (nee Castana), 91, passed away, Sunday, August 6, 2017. Beloved wife of 65 years to James (Jim) Ricca; loving mother of Susan (Tom) Arnold and Jamie (Ray) Russo; cherished grandmother of Justine Ferriter (Chris) and Jason Russo; sister of Joseph Castana and the late Marie Burnett, Josephine Viaggio & Violet Falcone. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to...

Aug 3, 2017

Carol “Susan” (nee Demmon) Merchant, 58, passed away August 3, 2017. She was born December 13, 1958 in Atchison, Kansas. Susan was in business with Rod Schloth, P.A.

Susan is survived by her mother, Joan Van Wagner; one son, Chris; three grandchildren; loving sisters and brother-in-law’s; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Brian; father,...

Jul 31, 2017

The world lost a classy lady. Helen Sherlock passed away on July 31, 2017. She was born July 6,1939 in Jersey City, NJ and attended Dickinson High School. Helen graduated as “Miss Dickinson”, honor student, cheerleader and most popular. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Her whole life was a class act. Helen later earned a diploma from...

Jul 30, 2017

After a long, courageous battle with colon cancer, Mary Sandra Wendell passed away Sunday evening, July 30, 2017, surrounded by friends and family.

Mary was born January 13, 1972 in Honolulu, HI, to Capt. Ronald, USN, ret. and Barbara Berning.  Raised in a Navy family, she grew up in Hawaii, California, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.  Mary was...

Jul 29, 2017

Johanna Weiland Hoehl passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Jacksonville, FL on July 29, 2017. Johanna was born November 1, 1924 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She moved with her parents to Coral Gables, FL before the hurricane of 1926.

Johanna was the oldest of four daughters born to Dr. Arthur Weiland and Ruth...

Jul 29, 2017

Rita Carmela Fantazzi (Nee Mignone) “Ritz”, 95, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2017. She was born Oct. 20, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA. She moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in 1998 and was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

Ritz was predeceased by her husband of 52 yrs., Rocco Fantazzi and her...

Jul 28, 2017

Jack Sheldon Schmidt, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Jack was born in Gresham, WI on April 10, 1928, the son of Dewey A. Schmidt and Mable Luecke. Serving in the U.S. Army, he proudly fought for his country in the Korean War. He married Margie Schwartz on September 6, 1953. They resided...

Jul 26, 2017

Kelly McGowan, 49, passed away July 26, 2017. She was born in Syracuse, NY to Lu and the late Col. Paul A. McGowan, U.S. Army (Retired). Kelly was a graduate of the University of Florida.

Her husband, Franklin Broughton predeceased her. Kelly left behind her grieving mother, Lu; brother, Michael McGowan (Lynn); niece, Ashley McGowan; and her...

Jul 24, 2017

James Everett LePetrie, Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Johns,  FL on Monday, July 24, 2017.  He was born on February 6, 1939 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and graduated from Meadows of Dan High School in Virginia.

He was predeceased by his parents Edward Everett LePetrie and Gwendoline (Donaldson) LePetrie and son-in-law Phillip...