Obituaries

Sep 19, 2016

Walter B. Grader, 92, of Jacksonville, FL went to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2016. He was born Dec. 20, 1923 in Greenfield, MA. He is survived by wife Madeline Chambers Grader of 61 years. Also a daughter Lititia Grader and son David B. Grader (wife Phyllis).

Grader was a veteran of WWII serving in...

Sep 17, 2016

John Darden Braddock of Jacksonville Beach died at his residence on Sept. 17, 2016. John was born on Nov. 17, 1948 in Jacksonville and resided in Jacksonville Beach for his lifetime.

John attended San Pablo Elementary, Fletcher Jr. High, and graduated from Fletcher Senior High in 1966. John graduated from Auburn University in Civil Engineering in 1971....

Sep 12, 2016

George Hutchinson Cone passed away unexpectedly from heart problems on Monday, September 12, 2016. He was 66 years of age. He was born August 28, 1951 in Jacksonville. He spent his younger years living in Augusta, GA, Chevy Chase, MD, and Japan where his father was stationed with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. George was married to...

Sep 12, 2016

Robert Wayne Hester, age 98, a loving husband for 72 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 12, 2016. Bob was born on August 3, 1918 in Los Angeles, California, one of five children of Harry Earle Hester and Mary Ellen Duffy Hester. He attended UCLA and joined Shell Oil Company in 1940....

Sep 11, 2016

Griffin Moody, 18, passed away tragically from an automobile accident on Sept. 11, 2016. He was born Nov. 18, 1997 in Jacksonville, FL and resided in Ponte Vedra Beach. He was a 2016 graduate of Nease High School and currently attended the University of Central Florida studying Computer Engineering.

Griffin loved life and had a huge heart....

Sep 10, 2016

James A Shields of Ponte Vedra Beach passed away from heart failure on Sept. 10, 2016 at age 83.

Jim was husband to Frances and father of 6 children, Mary (Paul), Anthony (Carol), James (Chris), Michael (Karen), William (Mary) and Joann (Jim).

Born and raised in Woodhaven, NY to Anthony Shields and Elizabeth Henry, Jim...

Sep 10, 2016

Michael “Joey” Brantley, passed away in the early morning hours of Sep 10, 2016, due to complications from a heart surgery, he was 68 years old. Joey was a Jacksonville Beach resident nearly all his life and was an avid surfer.  As young man Joey proudly served his country by joining the Navy and serving in Vietnam where he...

Sep 4, 2016

Michael William Titzler passed away suddenly at home on September 4, 2016.  He grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island and attended Cranston High School.  He graduated from The University of Rhode Island in 1973 with a degree in Industrial Engineering and received his MBA from The University of Connecticut in 1978.  He worked with Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut...

Sep 3, 2016

June Whidden de Paoli, 86, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, September 3 at her home.  She is survived by her son Paul (Cathy), daughter Sue Molm, grandchildren:  Lesley Miller (Brad), Dante de Paoli (Julia), JR Molm and Hays Molm and great-grandson Anderson Miller.

June was a caring and loving person to family members,...

Sep 3, 2016

Mark E. Dorsey, 70, passed away Sept. 3, 2016.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 25th in the American Legion, Post 129 of Jacksonville Beach.

Sep 2, 2016

Frank Bednar, Jr., 83, of Slovak, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. Frank was born September 28, 1932 to parents Frank S. and Agnes A. Bednar who preceded him in death. Frank cherished his wife of 61 years, June and provided example through his love and commitment to his 3 children, Judy (J.D.) Dunnigan,...

Aug 31, 2016

Eugene Nix, 72, went to be with Jesus on Aug. 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents TJ and Nina Cocker Nix; 6 brothers; and 1 sister.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Dorthy; 3 sons, Neil Nix (Angela), Keith Nix (Maria) and Terry Etchison (Nicci); 2 sisters, Sally Viohl and Maurice Christian; 1...

Aug 31, 2016

George Leo Decker, 96, joined his wife of 69 years, "Dee", in Heaven on August 31, 2016, due to natural causes.

George was born January 26, 1920 in Wilkes Barre, PA. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps for 28 years and fought bravely in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. George retired to Jacksonville Beach in 1968, where...

Aug 30, 2016

Jack Bidwell passed away August 30, 2016. He was born in Dunmore, PA and lived in Brielle, NJ and retired to Atlantic Beach, FL in 2008. He proudly served in the US Navy during WW II and retired after 22 years. He became the owner of an Art Gallery in Manasquan. A member of Hadji Shriners, and a Master Mason...

Aug 30, 2016

Charles L. Bohannon, 89, passed away August 30, 2016. He was born May 20, 1927 in San Diego, CA, to the late Cornelius and Catherine Bohannon.

Charles proudly served our country in the U. S. Air Force achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He also worked in the real estate industry after his military career.

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Aug 27, 2016

Humphrey Sullivan, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away on August 27, 2016.  He was born July 28, 1925 in Oak Park, IL to Humphrey Sullivan Sr., and Elizabeth Druce Sullivan. He grew up in the Midwest then spent most of his career residing in the New York area before moving with his wife, Lois, to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL in...

Aug 27, 2016

James Paul Harcourt “Jim”, 78, of Jacksonville, FL was called to Heaven on Saturday August 27, 2016.  Jim was born in Detroit Michigan on June 7, 1938, the 4th of 7 children, to Agnes Mueiller and William “Rex” Harcourt.  Jim proudly served in the US Air Force for 9 years from 1955 to 1964.  He spent his career as...

Aug 25, 2016

John H. Buckner, 74, of Jacksonville, FL passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 25, 2016.  John was born February 28, 1942, in Cedartown, GA to the late John H. Buckner, Sr. and Mary Lanham Buckner.

He was co-founder of Heritage Paper Company in 1972 and served as vice president for 41 years. John loved all sports, especially...

Aug 23, 2016

Anne Leigh Schaffer, 74, of St. Johns, Florida passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 due to complications from cardiovascular disease.  She was born on May 28, 1942 in Richmond, Virginia to Murrill and Anna Howe.  She spent much of her childhood overseas in Turkey, Greece and Switzerland.  On her return to the U.S., she lived in Virginia, the...

Aug 23, 2016

Christine Anne Desmarais, 66, passed away unexpectedly on August 23rd, 2016.  She was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI.  She graduated with a teaching degree from Rhode Island College.  She moved many times during her husband’s Navy career until settling in Jacksonville, Florida. She lived the last years of her life in Jacksonville Beach.

She is survived...