Obituaries

Richard Packard Rorick

Richard Packard Rorick

Jan 19, 2024

Richard Packard Rorick died on January 19, 2024, after a short illness. He lived at Vicars Landing in Ponte Vedra, Florida for 10 years with his wife Marcia who predeceased him in 2021.

Dick was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1927 and spent his childhood in Perrysburg. He attended Canterbury School in New Milford, CT and then attended the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the Psi Upsilon...

Charles Henry Horner, Jr.

Charles Henry Horner, Jr.

Jan 18, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Horner Jr., 68, of Ponte Vedra, FL, formerly of Coronado, CA, and originally from Clinton, Iowa, died January 18, 2024, at the McGraw Center for Caring of Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL. Chuck was born November 22, 1955, in Clinton, IA, the eldest son of Charles “Chuck” Sr. and Joan Horner. Chuck Jr. graduated from Clinton High School...

Mary Irene Smith Crumpton

Mary Irene Smith Crumpton

Jan 17, 2024

Mary Irene Smith Crumpton of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida died with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.  She was born on October 24, 1928, in Philadelphia as the youngest of 4 children to Donald and Thelma Smith.  She is preceded in Death by her brothers Donald Smith, Jr., Duke Smith, sister Martha Smith MacKelcan and her...

Roseann Duran

Roseann Duran

Jan 15, 2024

Roseann Duran of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with cancer. A truly vibrant and unique person, Roseann adored her family, cherished her many friends, and found joy in the company of her beloved dogs.



Roseann was born near Pittsburgh, PA, on October 5, 1951, to the late Edward and Anna...

Larry Edward Rose

Larry Edward Rose

Jan 14, 2024

Larry Edward Rose died January 14, 2024, at 8:35am.  He was born on September 3, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI, and was raised in Cherry Valley New York.   Cherry Valley is a small rural Village in upstate New York near Cooperstown.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lauren Rose, and Alice Marie Chapman Rose.  He is...

George E. Ross

George E. Ross

Jan 14, 2024

George Ross was born in Guthrie, OK on May 5, 1947 to Alberta and Lehman Ross. He passed away in Jacksonville, FL on January 14, 2024 at the age of 76.  

 George attended Westminster College where he met his wife, Jeri. He graduated from the University of Maryland and earned his MBA from Seton Hall University. George’s career in Information...

Jeanette Eatmon

Jeanette Eatmon

Jan 14, 2024

Jeanette L. Eatmon, 87, of Jacksonville, FL passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 1-14-2024, surrounded by the love of her family and friends at Community Hospice and Palliative Care. She was born on May 25, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to Helen and Herman Gasch. Jeanette was one of six siblings. 

  Jeanette married...

Deborah E. Schur

Deborah E. Schur

Jan 13, 2024

In loving memory of Deborah Ella Ann Schur

Deborah Schur was born on September 16, 1943, and reunited with her parents, George, and Diana Reynolds in heaven on January 13, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Deborah’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family and all who knew and loved her. 

Born in Hertfordshire, England, Deborah was...

Louise Helen Jones

Louise Helen Jones

Jan 12, 2024

Louise Helen Jones, 99, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. No service is scheduled at this time.

Evelyn Williams

Evelyn Williams

Jan 11, 2024

 

Evelyn S. Williams, 93, of Atlantic Beach, passed away on January 11, 2024.  She was born in Pembroke, GA to the late Lois and Henry Strickland.  After moving to Jacksonville with her family, Evelyn was introduced to her husband, Billy, by his mother who was her Sunday School teacher at church.  They were married on May 21, 1950, and...

Richard D Crowder Sr.

Richard D Crowder Sr.

Jan 10, 2024

Richard (Dink) Crowder, Sr. ,63, of Jacksonville, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents Austin D. and Ruby Crowder, and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by several brothers and sisters, four children, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024...

Rob J. Hutchins

Rob J. Hutchins

Jan 9, 2024

Rob J. Hutchins, 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. Currently, services are not scheduled.

Andy Ngoc Le

Andy Ngoc Le

Jan 8, 2024

Andy Ngoc le, 84, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away January 8, 2024. There will be a Visitation held at Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home from 12:30 to 4:00 with a Service to follow from 4:30 to 8:30.

James "Jimmy" Ellis Deen

James "Jimmy" Ellis Deen

Jan 6, 2024

James “Jimmy” Ellis Deen, 89, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1934, in Baxley, Georgia. The son of Downie D. and Edith Miles Deen, Jimmy grew up in Appling County, Georgia, attended high school in Jacksonville, and graduated from Baxley High School, serving as class president.

He served as Corporal in the Army during...

Carl Roger Hashey

Carl Roger Hashey

Jan 5, 2024

Carl Roger Hashey was born August 10, 1935 in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. He passed peacefully on January 5, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was 88 years old. He served in the US Air Force and the Florida Army National Guard. Carl retired from the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control after 30 years service. Carl's service to the community includes...

Tom Rusk Vickery, Jr.

Tom Rusk Vickery, Jr.

Dec 30, 2023

Tom Rusk Vickery, Jr, 88, died on December 30th, 2023. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Tom Rusk Vickery and Lillian Estelle Smith and grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Tom was an educator for his entire career. After graduating from Baylor University, Tom taught high school in Wichita Falls, Texas. During these early teaching years, Tom also received...

Mary Godley

Mary Godley

Dec 29, 2023

 

 

A love of music and nature characterized the life of Mary McCreath Godley, 102, who passed away surrounded by her family on December 29, 2023. She joins her husband of 73 years, Frederick Godley Jr., her daughter Margaretta, and sisters Susanna McCreath Carter and Margaretta McCreath.

She was born July 2, 1921, in Harrisburg, PA to Robert McCreath...

Andrew Kostecki

Andrew Kostecki

Dec 28, 2023

Andrew Kostecki, beloved brother, uncle, husband and friend, passed away suddenly but peacefully on December 28, 2023,  in Jacksonville, Florida. Born on September 6, 1961, in Warsaw, Poland, Andrew's life was a testament to kindness, love, and dedication to his family and community.Andrew led a fulfilling career as a Machine Operator at General Electric. His commitment to excellence and hard...

Mildred Paul Forrest

Mildred Paul Forrest

Dec 25, 2023

 

Mildred P. Forrest passed away December 25, 2023.  She was born in Greensboro, NC and resided in Raleigh, NC and Orlando, Florida before moving to Jacksonville Beach in 1973. 

Millie had many talents and interests.  She worked in banking, taught ballroom dancing, and was a bookkeeper at North Carolina State University and Jacksonville Country Day School. 

Millie is survived...

Lucyle R. Ballentine

Lucyle R. Ballentine

Dec 24, 2023

Lucyle Reynolds Ballentine, 98, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2023, with her two daughters by her side.

Lucyle was born in Lexington, Georgia on July 11, 1925. She attended Meason Academy where her basketball team won the state championship two years in a row. She loved her small hometown of Lexington where...

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