Obituaries
Ruth Ashman
May 20, 2023
Ruth Jackson Ashman, 90, a long-time resident of Suffern, NY and a recent resident of Ponte Vedra, FL passed away on May 20, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 3, 1932, Ruth was the first-born child of William and Grace Jackson, nee McGovern.
She raised her family in Suffern with Ted, her husband of nearly 60 years. After receiving...
Richard W. DeVane, Jr.
May 20, 2023
Richard W. DeVane, Jr., age 88 passed away on May 20, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Ann Rowley DeVane, two sons, Richard Alan DeVane (Vivian) of Jacksonville and John Gary DeVane of Simsbury, CT, a daughter, Elizabeth DeVane Driscoll of Simsbury, CT. and 11 grandchildren: Brandon, Cassadi Ann, Jonathan, and Jack DeVane; Carlynn, Ryan,...
Marta Lynne Almond
May 17, 2023
Marta Lynne Almond, 73, passed away May 17, 2023. She was born March 30, 1950 in San Francisco, California to Albert and Frances Dominquez.
Marta is survived by her loving husband, David; son, Jamie Gay; daughters, Margo Marie Nielsen (Erik) and Gina Renee Almond; grandchildren, Ozzy, Julia Plasky, Austin Nielsen, Gage Nielsen and Erika Johnson (Dan); great grandchildren, Peytin...
Marilyn Peyton
May 16, 2023
Marilyn Stephens Peyton, 92, was born in St. Augustine, Fla., in 1931 to Malcolm Leslie Stephens, Esq. and Helen Hindry Stephens. She was the younger sister of Malcolm Stephens (Barbara), Jr., Esq. who passed away in 2016. After graduating from the Grier School in Birmingham, Pa., Marilyn attended Florida State University where she earned her undergraduate degree. She later...
Charles T. Musante
May 16, 2023
Obituary for Charles T. Musante
As written by him, Charles Thomas Musante, age 73, passed away on May 16, 2023, in Jacksonville Beach, FL, where he had resided for 37 years. He was born February 10, 1950, in Warren, PA to the late Charles William and Elizabeth Gangi Musante.
As a youth, Chuck was an altar boy at St. Joseph’s...
Brian Henning
May 14, 2023
Brian Henning, 85, passed away on May 14, 2023, with his children at his bedside. He was born on April 26, 1938 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He was the most loving, caring and amazing man. There are no words to describe the impact he had on the lives...
Donna Bost McClendon
May 13, 2023
Donna Bost McClendon, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 13, 2023. She was born September 1, 1933, in Jacksonville, FL and moved to Neptune Beach at the age of six.
Donna was a parishioner at St. Paul’s Catholic Church of Jacksonville Beach for over 35 years. While she was attending St. Paul’s she was...
Dori Warren Whitehead
May 12, 2023
Dori Warren Whitehead, 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Atlantic Beach, Florida on May 12th, 2023 with her beloved husband Terry by her side. She was born August 22, 1954 in Orange, New Jersey to Richard and Jean Warren. She grew up in Chatham, New Jersey. After graduating from Jacksonville University, she continued to live in the Jacksonville,...
Mahendra J Patel
May 10, 2023
Mahendrabhai Jethabhai Patel passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023, at the age of 85. He was surrounded with love in his last few days by close family and friends.
Born in Mbarara Uganda on October 28, 1937, to Jethabhai Bavaji Patel and Kamalaben Jethabhai Patel. He was the second youngest of 5 children, 4 brothers and 1 sister and...
Buford Hill
May 9, 2023
Buford Hill, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at the McGraw Center for Hospice Care on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born in Dalton, Georgia November 17, 1929, to Buford Hill, Sr., and Marie Parks Hill.
Buford was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Hill, and his wife Betty Hutchings Hill. He is...
John T. Schiefen Jr.
May 9, 2023
John T. Schiefen, Jr. passed away on May 9th 2023 in Jacksonville, FL after battling cancer for 4 years. He was born on July 11, 1962 in Auburn, NY and lived in Jacksonville, FL for the past 25 years.
John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and achieved the rank of Captain. He completed his...
Robert Joseph Williams
May 9, 2023
Robert “Tiger” Williams (Bob) passed away on May 9, 2023, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in St. John’s, KY, on August 2, 1934, to William and Josephine Williams. He grew up in Louisville, KY, graduated from Flaget High School, enlisted in the Navy, and served during the Korean Conflict.
After discharge he started his railroad...
Lisa Jane Zipperer Bates
May 6, 2023
Lisa Z. Bates, 62, passed away unexpectedly May 6, 2023. She was born January 6, 1961 in Savannah, GA. She spent 46 years living in Blakely, GA where she retired from the school system as a master level educator. After her retirement, Lisa moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL so she could be with her family living there.
Lisa was...
Richard Ogden Spelman
May 6, 2023
Richard O. Spelman, 92, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was born in 1930 in Oak Park, Illinois. He was the youngest of six children. His wife of 63 years, Eileen, predeceased him. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Julia Hewitt, his brother-in-law, George Hewitt and many nieces and nephews.
In his younger years, Richard was an excellent...
Camille Bernadette Hunter
May 4, 2023
Camille Bernadette Hunter, 78, passed away on May 4, 2023, after a long, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born August 26, 1944, in Buffalo, New York to the late Emil and Casmira Knospe.
She married the love of her life, Robert Hunter, on June 6, 1973. (This year they would have been married 50 years.) Bob and Camille...
Garret James Baldwin
May 4, 2023
Garret James Baldwin, 78, passed away at home, May 4, 2023, under the care of his loving wife Carol and Community Hospice.
He was born in Boston, MA, May 2, 1945, To Virginia H. and Roy L. Baldwin.
Garret served in the US Navy as a Torpedo Missile Technician on the, USS John Adams, a ballistic missile submarine during Vietnam...
Stephen Zachary Valdes
May 3, 2023
Stephen Zachary Valdes passed away May 3, 2023, of a heart attack in Jacksonville, FL. He was 65. Steve was born in El Paso, TX, the oldest child of 4 siblings. As a youth, his natural curiosity fostered lifelong passions including AV electronics, listening to, and creating music, and practical handyman work.Like his father, he enlisted in the Armed...
Dr. Ellan Marie Schlinger Duke
May 2, 2023
Our beloved Dr. Ellan Duke, born October 1, 1960, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023. Dr. Ellan was a bright light in this world, and her legacy will continue to shine for all those whose lives she touched. Her faith in God and passion for serving others was evident in every aspect of her life....
Kayleen Savonn Brown
Apr 30, 2023
Kayleen Savonn Brown, 17, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2023. She was born July 30, 2005 in Jacksonville, FL. Kayleen was a Senior at Atlantic Coast High School. After graduation, she planned on starting her first job , attending FSCJ (followed by UCF), and spending the summer with her best friends.
Kayleen loved the beach, the water, and waking...
Hannelore Black
Apr 27, 2023
Hannelore Black, 87 of Jacksonville, Florida, passed from this earth on April 27, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1936, in Rohle, Germany.
She grew up in Munich, Germany. It was here that she met her husband of 55 years, Billy Gene Black of Bastrop, LA. He was studying at University of Munich to become a doctor. She...
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