Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

Capt. Albert D Jones - US Navy Retired, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 29th following a brave fight with brain cancer.

Al is survived by his wife Lola Frauenheim Jones and his daughters Tara Sellers (Dave), Lisa Hall, and Ashlyn Murray (Adam). He was known as “Cappy” to his...

Sep 29, 2021

On September 29, 2021, Merlin Jacob Mickler, Jr, “Bubba” went to be with our Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loved ones. Bubba was born in Palm Valley, FL to the late Merlin Jacob Mickler, Sr and Edna Mildred Mickler.

Bubba was one of the original “Valley Boys” born and raised in what’s known to most as...

Sep 27, 2021

Dorothy Voss, 107, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021. She was born February 16, 1914, in New York City, NY to Helene and Henry D. Trieper, Jr. She attended Packard Business School and joined Standard Oil of New Jersey, in 1932, where she met her husband, Edward G. Voss, of Jersey City, New Jersey. They married  in 1940...

Sep 24, 2021

Noeline Rachel (King) Clark, 52, beloved wife of David Clark, cherished mother of Madeline and Owen Clark and treasured daughter of Maureen King and the late Howard King, peacefully entered heaven Friday, September 24, 2021. She also leaves a sister Pam Parker (Jess) and brothers David King (Marsha) and Raymond King as well as many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces...

Sep 23, 2021

Robert Lee Gibbs III of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was born November 11th, 1984, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Robert L. Gibbs and Shirley Gibbs. Robert was a loving son and devoted father to his two children, Carter C. Gibbs and Celine E. Gibbs. Robert accepted Christ in his life at a very young age. He was a member of Jack...

Sep 22, 2021

Ramona Therese McCormick, 100, passed away peacefully at home in Jacksonville Beach, FL surrounded by loved ones on September 22, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 10, 1921, the daughter of Francis P Music and Anna Stefanski Music.

Growing up on Mozart Street in Chicago, she was a member of an all-female swing band...

Sep 21, 2021

Janis Nusbaum Hollenback, aged 70, passed away on September 21st, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Janis was born in Norfolk, Virginia as the youngest daughter to Joseph and Joan Nusbaum. She enjoyed her childhood in Virginia with her sisters Nancy Albinder and Carol Jo Bays, taking up equestrian riding and attending Camp...

Sep 18, 2021

Timothy Michael (Mike) Maddox, 63, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on September 18, 2021.  He was born on June 18, 1958, in Griffin, GA.

Mike graduated from Valdosta State College with a BA in Accounting.  He worked in heavy duty truck sales and management for the past 40 years.  He had a successful...

Sep 16, 2021

Katherine Claire Miller, 59, passed away at her home, on September 16, 2021.  She was born May 31, 1962 in Great Lakes, IL, as Leah Marie Wandersee.  She grew up in Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Minnesota due to her father’s military service.  She spent her adult life in San Diego, CA, moving to the Jacksonville Beach area last October....

Sep 13, 2021

Gary Allen Miller, 79, a longtime resident of Jacksonville passed away on September 13, 2021.

Gary was born and raised in Virginia, MN, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota. As an officer in the U.S. Navy, he spent two tours in Viet Nam. His professional life began in accounting and evolved into transportation management, where...

Sep 7, 2021

Donald P. Manahan passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. He was born February 14, 1935, in Chicago, IL. 59 years ago, Don married his beloved wife, Nora, and they enjoyed a lifetime of adventures together.

Always devoted to his Catholic faith, Don led an amazing, cheerful life. He loved to...

Sep 6, 2021

Samuel Gilbert Brown, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021.

Sam was born on February 2, 1954, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida to the late Dr. Gilbert L. Brown and Patricia Ann Brown.

He graduated from Fletcher High School and excelled in basketball and tennis. Sam enjoyed surfing, riding his motorcycles, long walks on...

Sep 6, 2021

Daniel Francis Scrone, Jr., 82, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021, at Community Hospice in Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville, FL surrounded by family.

A viewing is scheduled for Friday September 10th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM and funeral mass on Saturday September 11th at 11:00AM both at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 545...

Sep 4, 2021

Donald Max Wildes (Don)

Don Wildes, 73, passed away September 4, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 10, 1947 one of twin sons to Edwin W. and Florence F. Wildes. He graduated from  Cedarburg High School. During Don’s school years he played the bass guitar in a band, went to sock hops and belonged...

Sep 3, 2021

Rose Maticic Speranza, 92, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away September 3, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and resided there until moving to Jacksonville in 2003.

Rose will be remembered for her sense of humor and fun-loving nature. She loved to dance, especially to the music of Slovenian polka bands at clubs in the Pittsburgh area....

Sep 3, 2021

Christopher Lane Crews, 38, went to meet his Heavenly Father on September 3rd, 2021, surrounded by his family, who loved him. Chris was born and raised in Atlantic Beach, Fl. He graduated from Fletcher High School, the Police Academy, and the Jax Theological Seminary. He worked for the City of Atlantic Beach as the dog catcher, then dispatcher and...

Sep 3, 2021

Ernestine (Tina) Kathryn Higdon-Sheaffer (84) while surrounded by her family and embraced with prayers by many friends, was peacefully taken home to Heaven on September 3, 2021, at UF Health Jacksonville (Shands) Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Tina was born to Ernest (Red) and Mabel Hulse in Henderson, KY, on August 20, 1937, where she grew up with many cousins...

Sep 2, 2021

Martin (Marty) Martirone, 69, passed away September 2, 2021, due to Covid/Pneumonia complications.  He was born January 7, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He resided in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  He is preceded in death by his Mother, Kathleen Martirone and Father, Fred Martirone.

Marty is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, LouAnne; son Jarrod; daughter Kimberly;...

Sep 2, 2021

Pasquale (Pat) Colombo, 79, of Ponte Vedra, Florida and formerly of Bronxville, NY, passed away on September 2, 2021, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife, Gail Dudack and son, J. Ross Colombo, and future daughter-in-law Jessie Wheeler.

Pat was born in New Haven, CT to Angelina (LaFemina) and James Colombo,...

Aug 28, 2021

Dr. Burton Aaron Pierce Jr made his heavenly arrival on August 28, 2021. He was born on July 29, 1936 in Tampa Florida. He was raised here in Jacksonville in the Brentwood and Clifton areas of town. He graduated from Landon High School in 1955 and immediately moved to Davenport, Iowa, to start Palmer Chiropractic College.

Dr. Pierce proudly served...